Country | United States |
State or Province | Maryland |
City | Baltimore |
Date | 10/17/76 |
Time | Early evening |
Weather | Clear |
Duration | 10 minutes |
Witnesses (Number) | 0 |
Distance | 500 to 1000 ft |
Solid Object | Yes |
Size | Approximately 60 ft long |
Shape | Triangular |
Shape Details | Not Specified |
Metallic/Shiny | No |
Color | Black |
Glow/Halo | No |
Lights | Yes |
How Many Lights | 3 |
How Bright | About the same as an airplane |
Light Coloration | White |
Sound | No |
Motion/Speed | No movement |
Number of Objects | One |
Coordination/Communication | Not Specified |
Windows | No |
Occupants | No |
Description | A 14-year-old witness saw a black triangular-shaped craft hovering silently between 500 and 1000 ft above them near Frog Mortar Creek. The object had three white lights, and the witness initially thought it was a Harrier jump jet but later realized the craft made no sound. |
Nearby Landmarks | Not Specified |
Latitude | 39.3206 |
Longitude | -76.3997 |
Altitude | Not Specified |
Propulsion | No |
Advanced Capabilities | No |
Visible Payload | No |
Radar | No |
Signatures | No |
Awareness | No |
Aggression | No |
Health Effects | No |
Physical/Environmental Effects | None |
Animal Disturbance | None |
Witness Feelings | Later wondered why they assumed it was a known aircraft despite no sound |
Witness Assessment | Not Specified |
Additional Info | Never reported to any agency, did not mention it to anyone at the time |
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