North Carolina: Possible UFO crash/retrieval
Early October 1941, a potential UFO crash occurred in south central North Carolina during US Army maneuver preparations. Pvt. Guy B. Simeone reported details of a crash and deceased small beings to his family.
Background
Background
In early October 1941, during preparations for the US Army's Carolina Maneuvers, an unusual incident is said to have taken place in south-central North Carolina, possibly in the Uwharrie National Forest. The account rests on reports from a soldier who spoke of a crash and small bodies.
Witnesses and Reports
Pvt. Guy B. Simeone related details of the crash and of dead "little people" in a letter and a telephone call to his family. The information remains fragmentary and derives from family recollection.
Investigation
Walter N. Webb investigated the case in 1996 and published his findings in two articles. He classified it as an anecdotal account of a possible UFO crash and recovery. No physical evidence was documented.
Significance
The case belongs to the early UFO crash stories predating Roswell. Given the lack of primary sources it is regarded as speculative, though it draws attention to early military UFO encounters.