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CFO-2022-0001

UFO / UAP · Case file

Metallic disc hovering above the mesa

Debunked
  1. Received
  2. Director's review
  3. Investigation
  4. Filed

Witness account

Witness observed a silver disc-shaped object hanging motionless above a mesa for approximately five minutes. It rocked slightly and reflected sunlight. It then descended out of view. Witness notes wind conditions were strong that day.

Debunked

Verdict

Weather balloon launched at 17:30. Same balloon type. Same result.

Filed 24 September 2026 by director

Evidence

  • Exhibit ASmall silver disc over the mesa

Field Investigator’s memo

Memorandum

TO
The Director
FROM
Field Investigator
RE
CFO-2022-0001
Plausibility26/100

A silver object that rocks in strong wind, holds position and then descends is a weather balloon, which the local airport released at 17:30. The Bureau notes that this is what the object was in 1947 as well, and that no one has ever been persuaded by it. Recommended: Director’s review.

Closest match on file: SUBJECT-DS · Classic Disc

  • Weather may explain
  • Aircraft may explain

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Case timeline

  1. Bureau · 8 Jul 2022, 02:45 UTC

    Report received.

  2. Agent · 24 Sept 2026, 16:04 UTC

    Field Investigator: plausibility 26/100. Referred to the Director's review.

  3. Bureau · 24 Sept 2026, 16:04 UTC

    Referred to the Director's review.

  4. Staff · 24 Sept 2026, 16:04 UTC

    Filed: DEBUNKED. Weather balloon launched at 17:30. Same balloon type. Same result.