Green beam from a UFO lifts up Army helicopter, observed by Lawrence Coyne and John Healy in 1973
Analysis Summary
Lawrence Coyne
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
Major Coin, an Army helicopter pilot, and his crew encountered a UAP while flying from Port Columbus Airport to Cleveland on October 18, 1973. They noticed a red light approaching them on a collision course. As the object got closer, it appeared cigar-shaped and hovered above the helicopter. Despite descending, the helicopter unexpectedly climbed from 1,700 feet to over 3,800 feet. The crew experienced a green light beaming down from the UAP, which seemed to override their controls. They observed the object for about two minutes before it left. After the encounter, Major Coin felt compelled to share his experience and became involved in efforts to address UFOs at the United Nations. The incident had a lasting impact on him and his crew.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The transcript details a near-collision between a military helicopter and an unidentified flying object, as recounted by Major Coin and his crew. They describe the UFO's unusual characteristics, including its cigar shape, high speed, and ability to emit a green light, which affected the helicopter's controls.
The helicopter experienced a sudden altitude increase while in a dive, indicating the UFO's potential influence over the aircraft.
Major Coin
“This craft, from the angle that we saw, it was cigar-shaped.”
Lieutenant Arrigo Jetsy
“I was having a difficulty seeing the object.”
Sergeant Robert Yanichek
“I observed this craft stopped directly in front of us.”
Detective John Healey
“We were almost involved in a mid-air collision with an object.”
Managed by: U.S. Army
investigation of UFO sightings
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsover the town of Mansfield
Mansfield, Ohio, united_states
military ruled the incident a near miss with an unidentified craft; findings inconclusive
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe encounter involves multiple credible witnesses, including trained military personnel, who provided detailed observations of a cigar-shaped UFO exhibiting advanced technology. The account includes corroboration from independent witnesses and physical effects on the helicopter, enhancing its evidential strength.
The crew chief observed a red light approaching the helicopter, prompting concern about a potential collision.
“The light was closing on the helicopter, that it was coming at us on a collision course.”
The object hovered directly in front of the helicopter, revealing its cigar shape and advanced technology.
“This craft, from the angle that we saw, it was cigar-shaped.”
After a brief observation, the craft moved away from the helicopter, leaving the crew in disbelief.
“Then it took off.”
Observed a red light and a cigar-shaped craft with a green light.
Crew members communicated urgency and observations.
Felt the helicopter being pulled upward against controls.
Instruments malfunctioned during and after the encounter.
Appearance: cigar-shaped, metallic structure
Five Observables (4/5)
The craft was observed hovering directly above the helicopter, exhibiting advanced technology and no visible means of propulsion.
The encounter involved a near-collision with a UFO that exhibited advanced technology and caused significant instrument malfunctions.
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Lawrence Coyne
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