Project 10073 Record — Hartsdale, New York, October 1969

This document contains a record of a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Hartsdale, New York, in October 1969. The file includes correspondence from Lt. Colonel Hector Quintanilla, Jr., of the Air Force's Aerial Phenomena Office, requesting that the witness complete an AF Form 117 due to insufficient information for a scientific investigation. The witness provided a detailed account of a metallic, luminous object that appeared as bright as burning magnesium ribbon. The witness described the object moving from North to South at an estimated speed of 1,100 M.P.H., noting that it performed a maneuver where it ascended 200 feet for approximately four seconds before returning to its original altitude. The witness also reported a 'buzzing' sound. The official record notes conflicting data regarding the date of the incident, as the initial report cited October 4, 1969, while the completed form indicated September 27, 1969. The duration of the sighting was also inconsistent, with the form stating 5 minutes while the witness's narrative suggested a much longer timeframe between 2329 and 0129 hours. The case was ultimately categorized under 'Other (CONFLICTING DATA)' due to these discrepancies.