UFO Sighting Report — Wilberforce, Ohio, 3 November 1967

On November 3, 1967, a student at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, reported observing an unidentified aerial object. The witness, who was driving a car near Highway 42 at approximately 10:00 AM, stated that the object appeared in mid-air at an altitude of 400 to 600 feet. The witness described the object as metallic grey, shaped like a Napoleon-style hat turned sideways, with black spots along the top. During the observation, which lasted 10 to 15 seconds, the witness noted that their car engine stopped. The object initially hovered before turning and flying away in the direction of Cedarville. The witness attempted to speak with nearby construction workers, who initially suggested the object was an 'English plane,' though they later admitted they were unsure of its identity. The witness reported the incident to instructors at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Air Force subsequently initiated a formal investigation under Project Blue Book, sending multiple requests for the witness to complete an AF Form 117 to provide a detailed account. The official conclusion recorded in the Project 10073 record was 'Probable (AIRCRAFT),' noting that the witness themselves thought it was an airplane.