UFO Observation Report — Centre County, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1967

This document collection details a UFO sighting reported by a family traveling by automobile on Route 220 from Summerhill to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on the evening of March 17, 1967. The primary witness, a woman, reported observing a bright, oblong-shaped light above Bald Eagle Ridge. She initially compared the object to a giant light atop a tower, but upon closer observation, noted it was too low and brilliant to be a tower light. The object reportedly flashed a light at an angle, appeared solid, and later changed color from a light pink to a deep rose, eventually revealing a circular shape that illuminated the surrounding area. The witness described the object as having a soft, white light that outlined its shape, with a dark rim. The object was observed for approximately one to two minutes before disappearing. The witness also provided hand-drawn sketches illustrating the object's appearance and behavior, including the activation of red lights and the appearance of a white light around the craft's edge. The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Trooper James W. Summerson, investigated the incident and filed a report (Incident No. F1-10517), noting that a check with the Lock Haven airport revealed no local flying or transit traffic during the time of the sighting. The report was forwarded to the Pennsylvania Aero Commission and the Federal Aviation Agency. The U.S. Air Force, through the Foreign Technology Division, reviewed the report but concluded that the information was insufficient for a scientific evaluation. They sent an FTD Form 164 to the witness for further details, but the form was never returned, leading the Air Force to close the case due to insufficient data.