Lt. Col. Lawrence Coyne talks about a cigar-shaped UFO flying above his helicopter, October 18, 1973
Analysis Summary
Lawrence Coyne
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
Colonel Coyne and his helicopter crew were flying at night near Mansfield, Ohio. They observed a red light approaching their helicopter at high speed. The light seemed to follow them as they attempted to avoid a collision. Colonel Coyne put the helicopter into a steep dive, but the object matched their altitude and speed. A green light emitted from the UFO, illuminating the cabin. The crew described the object as cigar-shaped with a metallic structure and no visible means of propulsion. Despite their descent, the helicopter unexpectedly climbed in altitude. After the encounter, the crew reported the incident, emphasizing their experience and adherence to reporting protocols.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The transcript details a firsthand account of a military helicopter crew's encounter with a UFO that exhibited advanced technology and unusual behavior. The crew reported significant altitude changes and a close encounter with the object, which emitted a green light and was described as cigar-shaped.
The helicopter crew experienced an unexplained altitude increase while being pursued by a UFO that matched their speed and emitted a green light.
Colonel Coyne
“I observed this light moving at a very excessive speed in excess of 600 knots coming at the helicopter.”
Lieutenant Arrigo Jetsey
“I was watching it come on out of the east horizon.”
Sergeant Healey
“It was a cigar shaped object like a symmetrical airfoil with the dome on it.”
Robert Yanacek
“The light seemed to be facing the helicopter moving along in a parallel direction.”
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsapproximately eight miles east of Mansfield
Cleveland, Ohio, united_states
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed first-person narrative from trained military personnel, including specific observations of the UAP's behavior and characteristics. The presence of multiple witnesses and the description of the incident's impact on the helicopter's flight path enhance the credibility and corroboration of the claims.
The experiencer observed a light moving rapidly towards the helicopter, initially perceived as a missile.
“i looked out the window and observed this light moving at a very excessive speed in excess of 600 knots”
The helicopter crew experienced a close encounter with the UAP, which maintained pace with them and emitted a green light.
“the green light came out from the undercarriage of the ufo”
The helicopter crew reported the incident and reflected on the experience, emphasizing their training and adherence to reporting protocols.
“we reported the incident as it occurred and have avoided any speculation on the subject”
Observed a bright green light and a cigar-shaped object.
Five Observables (3/5)
The craft was cigar-shaped, metallic, and emitted a green light that illuminated the helicopter's interior.
The encounter involved a military helicopter crew observing a UAP that demonstrated advanced technology, including the ability to ascend contrary to the helicopter's descent.
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