As reported
Cone over Mt. Rogers (Near), VA
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
Camping out on a clear night, I saw a white cone of light touch the ground from outer space.
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center. Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.