Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report
A Project 10073 sighting report from January 1967 concludes there was insufficient data to identify an object. The Air Force requested additional photographic evidence from the witness for further analysis.
Document Collection
1967
Project 10073 Records and Correspondence — Dayton, Ohio, January 1967
This document is a compilation of Project 10073 sighting reports and Air Force correspondence from January 1967. It details witness accounts of aerial phenomena in Dayton, Ohio, and the subsequent FTD evaluations, which largely attributed the sightings to aircraft or astronomical events.
Project 10073 Record — Oshkosh, Wisconsin, January 1967
A civilian reported nine white circular objects in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in January 1967. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data for a scientific evaluation.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observations, Lyndhurst, New Jersey
A civilian reported multiple UFO sightings in New Jersey in 1967, which were subsequently identified by the Air Force as observations of Echo and Pageos satellites. The witness eventually concurred with this conclusion.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 1 Jan 67
A paperboy in Colorado Springs reported a large, dome-topped, plywood-like object hovering at 50 feet on January 1, 1967. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the sighting.
Project 10073 Records — Indianapolis, Indiana, January 1967
This document compiles Project 10073 sighting reports from Indianapolis in January 1967, including witness questionnaires and official FTD evaluations. The sightings were variously attributed to aircraft, the star Altair, and hot air balloons.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD
A series of reports from January 1967 describe a greenish-white object seen over Arizona and California. After investigation by multiple military and scientific agencies, the object was officially identified as a large fireball or meteor.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting of 5 Jan 67, Orlando, Florida
A civilian report of a pulsating, multi-colored object in Orlando, Florida, on January 5, 1967. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely the star Sirius.
Project 10073 Record — Scarsdale, New York, 6 Jan 67
This document is a Project 10073 sighting report regarding a long, thin, cigar-shaped object observed in Scarsdale, New York, on January 6, 1967. The USAF investigation concluded that insufficient information existed to identify the object, though a helicopter was suggested as a possible explanation.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 12 Jan 67
A civilian in Roseville, California, reported a 6-minute sighting of an unidentified aerial object on January 12, 1967. The Air Force concluded the data was insufficient for identification after local checks and interviews failed to provide further evidence.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 13 Jan 67
A civilian couple in Fair Oaks, California, reported a round, orange, silent object that appeared to explode and emit sparks on January 13, 1967. The Air Force investigated and concluded the sighting was likely an aircraft using an afterburner.
Project 10073 Record and Related Correspondence — January 1967
This document collection compiles various UAP sighting reports from January 1967, including incidents in Arkansas, Florida, Canada, and Massachusetts. The Air Force generally attributed these sightings to astronomical phenomena or satellites, while requesting more rigorous investigation for radar-tracked events.
Project 10073 Record — Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 17 January 1967
The Air Force investigated a 1967 sighting report from John Zoppi in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The case was closed as having insufficient data after the Air Force determined the witness's astronomical claims were inconsistent with planetary positions.
Project 10073 Record — Elk Creek, Missouri, 17 January 1967
A civilian reported a UFO sighting in Elk Creek, Missouri, on January 17, 1967. The Air Force determined the data was insufficient for evaluation, though the case received special handling due to its referral from the White House.
Project 10073 Record — Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, 18 January 1967
A civilian reported observing two saucer-shaped objects in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, on January 18, 1967. The Air Force Foreign Technology Division determined the data was insufficient for evaluation and requested further information via a formal questionnaire.
Project 10073 Record — Dunbar, West Virginia, 19 January 1967
A civilian reported a UFO sighting in Dunbar, West Virginia, on January 19, 1967. The Air Force's Foreign Technology Division determined the report lacked sufficient data for scientific evaluation.
UFO Sighting Report — Kirksville, Missouri, 20 January 1967
A civilian witness in Kirksville, Missouri, reported an inverted W-shaped, multi-colored aerial object on January 20, 1967. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was possibly an aircraft, despite no radar confirmation of traffic in the area.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting Report — Kansas City, Missouri, 23 January 1967
A medical student in Kansas City reported a green, round object on January 23, 1967. Air Force intelligence investigated the report, finding no radar confirmation, and officially categorized the event as a meteor.
Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 24 Jan 67
A civilian reported an oval, blinking object near the moon on January 24, 1967. The Air Force concluded the data was insufficient for evaluation and suggested it may have been an aircraft.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD - 24 Jan 67
A civilian reported a round, pulsating red-and-white light over Denver on January 24, 1967. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was likely an aircraft landing at Stapleton Airfield.
Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 25 Jan 67
A UFO sighting on January 25, 1967, in New York was investigated by the Air Force. The phenomenon was officially identified as the atmospheric decay of the Cosmos 139 rocket body.
Personal Sighting Account Synopsis
A witness reports a UFO sighting on Washington Street in Methuen that caused their car to stall and electrical systems to fail. The witness describes the object as large and unlike any known aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Morrisville, Pennsylvania, 25 January 1967
A 1967 UFO sighting report from Morrisville, Pennsylvania, involving a bright, blue-white light with a tail. The Air Force classified the event as a possible satellite.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Sighting Report - San Diego, California, January 1967
A former NASA employee reported an illuminated, cloud-like object in San Diego in January 1967. The Air Force determined the report lacked sufficient detail for a scientific evaluation.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD - Knox City, Missouri - 29 Jan 67
A 1967 sighting report from Knox City, Missouri, describes a reddish, spherical object observed for 30 minutes. Project 10073 investigators concluded the object was the moon.
Project 10073 Record — Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 30 Jan 67
A civilian reported a multi-colored, star-like object performing sharp maneuvers in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on January 30, 1967. The report was classified as 'Confusing Data' due to contradictory witness statements regarding her location during the event.
UFO Sighting Report — Corpus Christi, Texas, 31 January 1967
A civilian in Corpus Christi, Texas, reported a red, round object on January 31, 1967. The Air Force concluded the object was likely an aircraft due to heavy local air traffic.
Project 1173 Record — Crosby, North Dakota, June 1967
A commercial pilot reported an oblong, white object in Crosby, North Dakota, on June 30, 1967. The official investigation concluded the object was likely a hot air balloon.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting in St. Louis, Missouri, 30 January 1967
A civilian sighting of a flashing object in St. Louis was investigated by the USAF and identified as an Ozark Airlines flight whose navigation lights were refracted by smog.
SOVIET EFFORT TO CONTACT EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE
This 1967 FTD report assesses Soviet scientific interest in extraterrestrial life, noting high-level theoretical debate but a lack of large-scale practical programs. It identifies key Soviet institutions and scientists involved in the 1964 Byurakan Conference.
Project 10073 Record — Toledo, Ohio, February 1967
A civilian in Toledo, Ohio, reported a hovering blue-green object with a humming sound in February 1967. The Air Force determined the report lacked sufficient data for a scientific evaluation.
UFO Observation, 1 Feb 67 - Kansas City, Missouri
A civilian report of a UFO in Kansas City was investigated by the Air Force and subsequently identified by the witness as the moon obscured by fog and clouds.
Project 10073 Records — Denver, Colorado, February 1967
This document compiles multiple USAF Project 10073 sighting reports from Denver, Colorado, in February 1967. The Air Force concluded these sightings were likely astronomical phenomena or satellite observations.
Project 10073 Record — Oakdale, Connecticut, 2 Feb 67
A civilian witness in Oakdale, Connecticut, reported recurring sightings of a color-changing light in the sky between December 1966 and March 1967. The Air Force categorized the incident as an astronomical phenomenon.
Project 10073 Record — Kensington, Maryland, 3 February 1967
A civilian in Kensington, Maryland, reported a 10-minute sighting of an object with red and white lights on February 3, 1967. The U.S. Air Force Project 10073 record officially concluded the object was an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting in Woodbridge-Manassas, Virginia, 3 February 1967
This document is a Project 10073 record detailing two UFO sightings in Virginia on February 3, 1967. The Air Force concluded the sightings were likely the Echo II satellite or aircraft, though the investigating officer requested further interviews.
Project 10073 Record — Newport, Kentucky, 4 February 1967
A 1967 UFO sighting report from Newport, Kentucky, where a witness observed a stationary, light-emitting object for two hours. The Air Force concluded the object was likely an astronomical body due to insufficient data.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD - Yorktown-Walden, New York - 5 Feb 67
A civilian report of an egg-shaped fiery object was investigated and identified as an F-101 aircraft performing a low-level pass with afterburners engaged at Stewart AFB.
Project 1173 Record — 8 Feb 67, Mille Lacs, Minnesota
A 1967 UFO sighting report from Mille Lacs, Minnesota, was closed as having insufficient data for evaluation due to the significant delay in reporting and lack of specific details.
Project 10073 Record — 8 Feb 67, Palisades Parkway, New York
A civilian reported an oblong object with lights over the Palisades Parkway in 1967. The USAF investigation concluded the object was likely a commercial airliner.
UFO Observation, 10 Feb 67 - Circleville, Ohio
An Air Force investigation into a February 1967 UFO sighting in Circleville, Ohio, concluded that the initial report lacked sufficient data for a scientific evaluation.
Project 100/3 Record: UFO Observation, 10 Feb 67, Wilsonville, Alabama
A civilian in Wilsonville, Alabama, reported a red, pulsating, sphere-shaped object on February 10, 1967. The Air Force concluded the report provided insufficient data to rule out an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Worland, Wyoming, 11 Feb 67
A 1967 UFO sighting in Worland, Wyoming, was investigated by the Air Force and determined to be a homemade hot air balloon launched by local teenagers. The report includes witness statements, weather data, and photographic evidence.
Project 10073 Record — Orogrande, New Mexico, 12 February 1967
A civilian electronic technician reported a red and white blinking light performing vertical maneuvers near Orogrande, New Mexico, on February 12, 1967. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely an aircraft, though they requested further documentation from the witness.
Project 10073 Record — Cheltenham, Maryland, 12 February 1967
A sighting report from Cheltenham, Maryland, on February 12, 1967, describing a red, blinking object. The U.S. Air Force concluded the object was likely an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 14 Feb 67, Lees Summit, Missouri
A group of 18 witnesses in Lees Summit, Missouri, reported observing three unidentified objects on February 14, 1967. Despite radar returns and multiple attempts to verify the sighting, the Air Force concluded there was insufficient data for a scientific evaluation.
Project 10073 Record — North Bend AFS, Oregon, 14 February 1967
A 1967 report from North Bend AFS, Oregon, describes two glowing orange objects observed in the sky. The Air Force officially concluded the objects were hot air balloons.
Project 10073 Record — Findlay, Ohio, 15 February 1967
A civilian reported observing 3 to 5 hovering, color-changing lights in Findlay, Ohio, on February 15, 1967. The U.S. Air Force concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 15 Feb 67
A civilian reported a 90-minute sighting of a rotating light near Christiansburg, Ohio, on February 15, 1967. The Air Force concluded the data was insufficient for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record — Chagrin Falls, Ohio, 15 Feb 67
A civilian report from 1967 details a sighting of a slow-moving, flashing red light in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The Air Force concluded the object was likely an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Los Angeles, California, 15 Feb 67
A sighting of a bright, descending object in Los Angeles on February 15, 1967, was officially identified by the Air Force as a satellite decay (object 2672). The report includes witness testimony and military communications regarding the event.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD - Topeka, Kansas - 16 Feb 67
A February 1967 UFO report from Topeka, Kansas, was investigated by the Air Force and determined to be a C-130 aircraft departing from Forbes AFB. The investigator attributed the witness's perception of a stationary object to the relative motion of the observer's vehicle.
Project 10073 Record — Condon, Oregon, 18 Feb 67
A military witness at Condon AFS reported a circular, multi-colored object on February 18, 1967. The Air Force determined the initial report was insufficient for scientific evaluation and requested further documentation.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 20 Feb 67, Oxford, Wisconsin
A truck driver reported an oval, orange-red aerial object near Oxford, Wisconsin, on February 20, 1967. The Air Force concluded the report provided insufficient data for a scientific evaluation.
Project 10073 Record — St. Mary's, Ohio, 21 Feb 67
A state police officer reported a hovering object with red, green, and blue lights in St. Mary's, Ohio, on February 21, 1967. The Air Force was unable to obtain further information because the witness's address was unknown, leading to a conclusion of insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record — Margate, New Jersey, 21 February 1967
A 1967 U.S. Air Force sighting report from Margate, New Jersey, involving two eight-year-old witnesses who observed two white, exhaust-trailing objects. The Air Force officially classified the incident as a meteor sighting.
Project 10073 Record — Englewood, Colorado, 21 February 1967
A 1967 UFO sighting in Englewood, Colorado, was investigated by the USAF and officially attributed to the star Aldebaran.
Project 10073 Record — Kingsland, Texas, 22 February 1967
A civilian witness in Kingsland, Texas, reported a glowing conical object on 22 February 1967. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was the planet Venus, possibly in conjunction with a high-altitude weather balloon.
Project 10073 Records: UFO Sightings in Kirksville, Missouri (February 1967)
The document details two UFO sightings in Kirksville, Missouri, in February 1967. The first was officially attributed to Venus, while the second was considered a possible aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Newburg, Missouri, 22 February 1967
The Air Force determined that a civilian UFO sighting report from Newburg, Missouri, in February 1967 lacked sufficient data for scientific evaluation. The agency requested further information from the witness via a standardized form.