Project 10073 Record — Sighting in Pataskala, Ohio, 21 October 1966

This document contains a U.S. Air Force sighting report regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed on October 21, 1966, in Pataskala, Ohio. The witness, a civilian, reported observing a single object for approximately 55 minutes. The object was described as having the appearance of two dinner plates with a shallow bowl on top, colored dark, brownish, metallic gray. The witness reported that the object hovered, moved at high speeds, and performed 90-degree turns without skidding. The object emitted a sound described as similar to wind in a cave and featured headlights and a blinking pink light. The witness noted that the object did not cause radio interference and that there was no wind associated with its movement. The report includes a completed U.S. Air Force Technical Information questionnaire, where the witness provided detailed observations, including sketches of the object's motion and appearance. The official conclusion recorded on the project form is 'INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION.' A subsequent memorandum from the Director of Technology and Subsystems, Colonel Louis DeGoes, dated November 23, 1966, indicates that the report was returned to the 840th Combat Support Group at Lockbourne Air Force Base for re-accomplishment because the initial submission lacked the required analysis and weather data mandated by Air Force Regulation 80-17. A memo routing slip notes that the event was discussed over the telephone with the witness, who was described as very sincere and concerned.