Project 10073 Record — Hankins, New York, 3 November 1966

This document is a Project 10073 record detailing a series of sightings reported by a civilian witness in Hankins, New York, beginning on November 3, 1966. The observer reported seeing two or three objects on several occasions, characterized by red, green, orange, and white blinking lights. The witness described the objects as having no definite shape or formation, moving in straight lines without erratic maneuvers, and eventually disappearing behind hills. The observer claimed to have made a point to look for these lights every night. Captain John W. Cannon of the 4650th CSS conducted an investigation into the reports. During his interview with the witness, Captain Cannon noted that the observer was unsure about many details, including whether he had initiated contact with the Officer of the Day (OD) or if the OD had contacted him. Weather conditions at the time were reported as clear with good visibility. After reviewing the location and the proximity of established air traffic routes—specifically the intersections of V-252/V-273 and V-3/V-249—Captain Cannon concluded that the reported phenomena were likely normal air traffic. He cited the witness's lack of reliable information as a primary factor in his assessment that the sightings did not represent anomalous activity.