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Kingman, Arizona UFO Crash

Date of account: Repository revision bf0636323d
Source: UAP Gerb Video Database — open research notes
Reference: 01 Incidents · contributor research note
Rights: open_licensed
Language: English
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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The 1953 Kingman, Arizona UFO Crash is one of the most widely discussed crash retrieval cases. Multiple testimonies suggest that a disc-shaped craft was recovered by the U.S. military under high secrecy.

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Overview The 1953 Kingman, Arizona UFO Crash is one of the most widely discussed crash retrieval cases. Multiple testimonies suggest that a disc-shaped craft was recovered by the U.S. military under high secrecy. Event Details Date: May 1953 Location: Kingman, Arizona Craft Description: Disc-shaped, approximately 30 feet in diameter. Recovery Team: Allegedly transported to Groom Lake (Area 51) or Wright-Patterson AFB. Biological Entities: Some reports suggest non-human occupants were found inside. Key Witnesses & Testimonies Arthur Stansel (Fitz Werner): USAF engineer who allegedly worked on the recovery. Bill Uhouse: Claims of reverse-engineering alien technology linked to the craft. David Grusch: Modern whistleblower referencing crash retrieval operations. Richard Doty: Former AFOSI agent, discussed intelligence community involvement. Reverse Engineering & Secrecy Alleged study at Wright-Patterson AFB and Area 51. Possible involvement of Lockheed Skunkworks and other aerospace contractors. Theories about the craft’s propulsion system involving electromagnetic or anti-gravity technology. Related Investigations & Documents Project Blue Book – Official government UFO study. Wilson-Davis Memo – Potential references to UFO retrieval programs. Project Moon Dust & Blue Fly – Military efforts to retrieve anomalous aerial objects. 17 The 1953 Kingman UFO Crash UAP Gerb Video Related Cases 1947 Roswell Crash – Parallels in secrecy and military response. UFO Crashes and Retrievals – Compilation of UFO crash cases. ReverseEngineeringPrograms – Alleged study of retrieved non-human craft. Tags #UFO #Kingman #CrashRetrieval #GovernmentSecrecy #ReverseEngineering #BlackedOutWindows #Saucer Open Questions How credible are the testimonies of Stansel, Uhouse, and others? Was the Kingman crash part of a broader pattern of UFO retrievals? What technological advancements, if any, resulted from this incident?

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