Project 10073 Record: Sighting in Pasco, Washington, 4 October 1966

On October 4, 1966, at 0435Z, a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon occurred in Pasco, Washington. The event was reported by a witness identified as a director at KNDU-TV, who was considered reliable, along with another witness, Lewis G. McCord. The object was described as circular, flame-colored, and resembling a penny in appearance. It was observed for approximately one and a half minutes, during which it was seen rocking slightly with a flat base, appearing completely engulfed in flame with no discernable tail. The object was initially spotted near the zenith and moved from south to north by northwest, eventually climbing and disappearing at the edge of the sighting area. The weather conditions were reported as clear with no moon. The incident was documented under Project 10073. Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Chief of Project Blue Book, subsequently sent correspondence to the primary witness on October 10, 1966, stating that the information provided was insufficient for a formal evaluation and requesting that the witness complete an attached FTD Form 164 to provide further details.