City File · Mansfield 14 cases on file · 1886–1973
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Paranormal events in Mansfield

The Spooky Valley archive holds 14 documented paranormal cases in Mansfield. The earliest dates to 1886 and the most recent to 1973, a span of 87 years.

Reporting in Mansfield is led by the UFO sighting, with 10 UFO sightings and 4 hauntings on file. Of these, 11 are verified against primary-source documentation. Every entry below records what was reported and the sources behind it, rather than asserting a conclusion.

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Artistic depiction of Army Helicopter Coyne Incident — mothership flanked by smaller escort craft
UFO 1973

Army Helicopter Coyne Incident

Mansfield, Ohio, USA

On October 18, 1973, an Army Reserve helicopter commanded by Captain Lawrence Coyne encountered a gray metallic object that stopped their emergency descent and pulled their aircraft upward from 1,700 to 3,500 feet. The encounter, witnessed by ground observers, was investigated by multiple agencies and never explained.

Artistic depiction of Coyne Helicopter UFO Incident — wide hammerhead-style saucer with engine ports
UFO 1973

Coyne Helicopter UFO Incident

Mansfield, Ohio, USA

An Army Reserve helicopter crew encountered a UFO that stopped their descent and pulled them upward. The case is considered one of the best-documented military UFO encounters.

Artistic depiction of Coyne Helicopter Incident — classic chrome flying saucer
UFO 1973

Coyne Helicopter Incident

Mansfield, Ohio, USA

An Army Reserve helicopter piloted by Captain Lawrence Coyne encountered a grey metallic object that stopped their descent and pulled them upward from 1,700 to 3,500 feet—with the collective still down. Ground witnesses corroborated the sighting. One of the most credible military encounters.

Artistic depiction of Coyne Helicopter UAP Encounter — metallic flying saucer with illuminated dome
UFO 1973

Coyne Helicopter UAP Encounter

Mansfield, Ohio, USA

On October 18, 1973, an Army Reserve helicopter commanded by Captain Lawrence Coyne nearly collided with a gray metallic UAP near Mansfield, Ohio. The craft shone a green beam that filled the cockpit. Despite a dive, the helicopter rose 2,000 feet against controls. Ground witnesses confirmed the event.

Artistic depiction of Coyne Helicopter Incident — silver flying saucer with porthole windows
UFO 1973

The Coyne Helicopter Incident

Mansfield, Ohio, USA

A military helicopter was pulled upward by a UFO in an encounter witnessed by crew and ground observers.

Artistic depiction of Coyne Helicopter UFO Incident — chrome flying saucer with ringed underside
UFO 1973

The Coyne Helicopter UFO Incident

Mansfield, Ohio, USA

An Army helicopter crew encountered a UFO that pulled their aircraft upward.