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United States / 1973 / UNRESOLVED

Coyne helicopter incident

An Army Reserve helicopter crew reported a close encounter with a bright object over Ohio.

Coyne helicopter incident research dossier cover
Archive cover prepared for Coyne helicopter incident after the selected Ohio Magazine source did not provide a suitable event image or video frame. It is not presented as witness evidence.
CredibilityB
StatusUNRESOLVED
Evidence types2
Official sources0
Last reviewed2026
Archive assessment

This case remains unresolved in the public record, with credibility grade B.

Documentation
Limited documentation
Primary location
Mansfield, Ohio
Source base
2 linked records
Research use
Comparison case

Case dossier

Coyne helicopter incident is a notable UFO/UAP report from Mansfield, Ohio. The case is tracked as part of the launch archive because it is searchable, source-linked, and useful for comparison across countries, eras, evidence types, and explanations.

Timeline

  • Coyne helicopter incident is reported in Mansfield, Ohio.
  • The case enters public UFO/UAP discussion through reports, archives, or later summaries.
  • The case is indexed with sources, evidence notes, and skeptical context.

Evidence matrix

Reported evidencehelicopter crew
Reported evidenceaviation report

Evidence assessment

Reported evidence includes helicopter crew, aviation report.

helicopter crewaviation report

Official context

The case entered public aviation and UFO reporting channels.

Skeptical notes

Aircraft, astronomical objects, and perception under flight conditions are debated.

Sources