Encounters: The UFO Phenomenon, Exposed!/Encounters - The UFO Phenomenon, Exposed (1995).iso/misc1/misc066.txt

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From: [e-mail] (Chris Rutkowski)
Subject: Final word on the Carp UFO crash!
Date: 14 Apr 94 14:34:20 GMT
Organization: The University of Manitoba


From: [e-mail] (Jacques Poulet)
Date: 13 Apr 94 18:41:00 -0500
Subject: CARP: FINAL WORD 1/9

 * Message originally:
     From: Benjamin Leblanc
     To  : All
     Date: 04-Avr-94
     Area: "Odyssey Fringe science"
 * Forwarded by Jacques Poulet using RemoteAccess 2.01+

This document called "CARP: FINAL WORD" is actually here for serious
ufologists. It is provided to you by the O.C.I.P.E. organization as
a _conclusion_ to the case. It contains the official RCMP GRC inves-
tigation on the Carp affair and some remarks at the end of the
report.

And if after reading this you still believes the case is genuine, you
are definitely hopeless.

Here are the coordinates of the O.C.I.P.E. Research Group, should you
have any further comments or suggestions.

Thank you.

O.C.I.P.E.
(Organisation de Compilation et d'Information
sur les Phenomenes Etranges)
C.P. 143
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Qc.
CANADA J3B 6Z1

Tel.:  [phone]

   Director:   Mr. Christian R. Page
Co-director:   Mr. Benjamin H. Leblanc

###################################################################


RCMP GRC
Information Access Directorate
720 Chemin Belfast Rd.
OTTAWA, Ontario K1A 0R2



               RCMP GRC -  INVESTIGATION REPORT


Security classification :  PROTECTED A
RCMP File References    :  93A-0735

Division     :  A
Date         :  1993-APR-01
Sub-division :  Federal Policing Section
Detachment   :  F.I.U.

Reference    :  Unsolved Mysteries
                Assistance to General Public
                1993-FEB-07



1.0  INDIVIDUALS & ORGANISATIONS SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION


5. (N.J. PATTERSON) Mjr.
   Canadian Forces Base Ottawa
   Base Information Officer
   ph: [phone]

7. (P. FRASER), Sgt.
   Add: R.C.M.P. H-Q, Audio Visual Enhancement
   ph:  993-8448



ORGANISATIONS

1. TOWNSHIP of WEST CARLETON
   Municipal Offices
   ph: [phone]

2. Huisson Aviation Ltd.
   Add: Carp Ont.
   ph: [phone]

3. Department of Transport (D.O.T.)
   Add: Ottawa Ont.
   ph: [phone]

4. National Research Council (N.R.C.)
   Flight Research
   ph: [phone]

5. Ottawa Weather Office
   ph: [phone]



2.0  HISTORY OF THE COMPLAINT

2.1   On February 02nd 1993, a television broadcast entitled
"Unsolved Mysteries" was aired. In this broadcast Diane LABENEK
alleges that on August 18th 1991, at approximately 22:00 hrs, she
observed a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object), approaching, landing
then departing from the back fields of her residence.

2.2   Ten minutes after the departure an unidentified helicopter
passed over her residence at an altitude close enough to cause
some damage to a few roof shingles.

2.3   At the time Mr. LABENEK was reported to be on an errand and
as a result he did not witness the incidents. The broadcast also
indicated that the UFO incident had been captured on video tape by
an unknown individual identified only as, "THE GUARDIAN". The
video and correspondence was then sent ################# some six
months after the incident.

2.4   On february 10th 1993, "A" Division F.I.U. received infor-
mation from a source stating that the incident ##################
#################################################################
############.


3.0  PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION

3.1  A: To ascertain if sufficient evidence is available to
        support a prosecution under the Aeronautics Act, Section
        534(2)(b), for flying below 500 feet.

     B: To ascertain if in fact the object observed is an aircraft

     C: To ascertain if the craft observed is a UFO.



4.0  INVESTIGATION

4.1   On FEB. 15th 1993, Cst. DE HAITRE conducted a
enquiry with the following results.

4,2   One source interviewed (A) had not observed the reported
occurence, however on February 14th 1993, he did video tape a
sign ###################################################### of
where the incident had occurred. This sign was approximately
five feet square, made of steel, painted in yellow with the
phrases; "DEFENCE CANADA" "KILLING TECHNOLOGY" "TEST AREA", in
black paint with a hand drawn picture of a tank and an airwolf
type helicopter at the bottom of the sign. A copy of the video
was made for the writer.

4.3   One observation made of the sign, is that the general
characteristics of the lettering closely resembled that of the
correspondence sent by "THE GUARDIAN" ###############, along
with the video taping of the UFO.

4.4   The source had in 1991 and 1992 observed several more
such signs in that area, one even had the word "NUCLEAR" spelt
as "NUCLEEAR", with two "E"s. It appears that at the present
time these signs are either gone or buried under the snow.

4.5   The source ############## further stated that low flying
helicopters with no observed identifiable markings have been
in the area at different times of the day and night. As a result
it was agreed that the source would keep a daily diary until
further notice. An attempt to photograph and or video tape
future helicopters flying over would be made, as an assistance
to the writer.

4.6   At approximately 10:00 hrs Cst. DE HAITRE attended at the
location where the video of the sign was made. Four more signs
were located and photographed for the file. These signs were
similar to signs previously mentioned in 4.4 but smaller in size,
with only the word "WARNING" on one and the word "ONE" on the
other. Nothing of further value was found. These signs had been
severely damaged by gun shots likely as a result of hunters
using them as target practice.

4.7   At approximately 11:00 hrs a red and white helicopter was
observed and photographed by the investigator who was at the
intersection of Corkery Rd., and Old Almonte Rd. The helicopter
was travelling in a north to south direction crisscrossing #####
###################### well above the 500 feet limit required
by law.

4.8   Another source interviewed (B) did not observe any UFO
sighting as mentioned on the broadcast. This individual has
lived in the area ####################### and has had occasion
to observe helicopters flying in a south-west direction. He
stated that a military base exists in Carp, and that there is
also a training school at the Carp airport about seven miles
away.

4.9   This source further stated that around 1988/1989 a heli-
copter was sighted in the field behind #########. A few months
later it was rumoured that a farmer in that area had been
missing a few cows. No comments was made regarding the Unsolved
Mysteries showing.

4.10  Another source interviewed (C) did not observe the UFO
sighting, however did say that helicopters do fly low in the
area, further, that there is a medical helicopter described as
being white and orange-red in colour that does the Carp to
Kingston run. The helicopter's flight path is directly over
their residence. It was not mentioned if the medical helicopter
was the suspected low flyer.


4.11  Another source interviewed (D) who has resided in the are
########## did not see the program in question ###############
####################################### This person ###########
############# indicates that there are many helicopters flying
usually out of the Carp Airport, but not at low altitudes.

4.12  Another source interviewed (E) has resided in the area ##
##############################################################
###############################################################
#######################################################, (same
area visited by the first source and the investigator). He
further stated that almost every night at approximately 21:00
hrs, for the last couple of years, helicopters have been flying
over the residence.

4.13  Another source interviewed (F) has lived in the area ###
################################## has seen several helicopters
fly over, noticed nothing out of the ordinary and added that
this is a quiet area. The source did view the Unsolved Mysteries
program ####################.

4.14  Another source interviwed (G) has lived in the area many
years #########################################################
##############################################################
###### (same area visited by the investigator). He is aware of
the signs erected saying, "NUCLEAR TESTING" etc.

##############################################################
#############################################################
##############################################################
########################################################

4.16  When questioned about the red and white helicopters the
source indicated that this was the new emergency helicopter
which for the last two years has been flying over the house when
making its runs to and from Barrys Bay. At times it even flies
three times a night.

4.17  As a final piece of information the source indicated that
a person living in the area, #################################
###############################################################
#############################################################

4.18  Another source interviewed (H) has lived in the area many
years and indicates that for as long as he can remember their
(sic) have been odd grass formations, approximately ten feet in
diameter. They could be found ################################
#############################################

4.19  Another source interviewed (I) has lived in the area ####
######## and could only say that ############################
###############################################################
#############################################

##############################################################
###############################################################
##############################################################

4.21  Attendance made at the West Carleton township clerks
office where it was learnt that a similar letter much like the
one aired on Unsolved Mysteries had been received about a year
ago. Since it made reference to the military it was subsequently
handed over to the Military Police at the Carp military base.
It was also learnt that pictures had been taken of various
signs on the previously mentioned property, by a by-laws officer
who subsequently handed them to the military. To date this
information has not been made available to the writer.

4.22  On February 17th 1993, another source interviewed (J) ####
#################### advised that the air ambulance has been in
operation for the last two years, it covers all of Eastern Onta-
rio and the flight path from Carp to Cornwall takes it directly
##########################. The helicopter has a white strobe
light which at night can look blue and can flash several cycles
per second much like the one seen on Unsolved Mysteries.

4.23  The air ambulance helicopter was in operation from 20:35
hrs on the 18th of August 1991, till 00:22hrs on the 19th. At
the time of the sighting the helicopter was was on route from
Cornwall to N.D.M.C. (National Defence Medical Center) in Ottawa
and therefore eliminated as a subject.



4.24  The writer heard rumors that the military, the RCMP
S.E.R.T. teams and the N.R.C. (National Research Councel) had
each been conducting helicopter exercices and training sessions
during the same period of time. This information was later
denied by the Military and RCMP. The NRC flight reasearch lab
with facilities in Carp have been experimenting with different
means of commanding a helicopter, a Bell 205 Red and Yellow.
Such tests are usually during the day and originate from Uplands
Airport, furthermore no such flights were recorded on the 18th
of August.

4.25  On February 18th information was received from the D.O.T.,
revealing that Military helicopters have in fact been conducting
exercices at Connaught Ranges, ################################
and that often helicopters land in farmers fields. The exercices
consists of night vision goggles (NVG) flight training, in which
the pilot flies the helicopter without lights in total darkness
using only special night vision equipment, the purpose is to fly
as close to the ground as possible. It is conceivable that the
pilot may by design or by error stray from the designated area.
When such activities are to take place a Notice to Airmen should
be sent out advising of same and that red flares will be used
as markers, in a "T" formation.

4.26  The D.O.T. also advises that it is not uncommon to see
the U.S. military making unscheduled or unspecified flights
into Canadian Air Space, without alerting Canadian authorities.
Such patrols would never be admitted by U.S. authorities. These
flights are likely out of Fort DRUM, N.Y.  They will often
participate in Cnd. Armed Forces manoeuvres, for an exchange of
experience and information during training sessions, and some-
times although rarely, "just for a ride". It has also been
learnt that the Canadian military's actions are not governed
by the Civil Aeronautics Act but rather by parallel military
air regulations. Should the military be found flying in a manner
dangerous to the public safety, the D.O.T. procedure is to
advise the Ministry of Defence who will then investigate the
matter. In the source's opinion it is an accepted practice that
until something happens the infractions are ignored.

4.27  Mjr. PATTERSON admits that helicopters do fly in the area
but not at tree top level. That N.V.G. flights are made but in
designated areas. He further admits that he may not be aware of
all unscheduled or unspecified flights. He further stated that
it is not uncommon to have U.S. helicopters in the area for
reasons such as refuelling etc.

4.28  Mjr. PATTERSON who had received a copy of the video tape
and a letter relating to the incident ########### provided same
to the writer for investigational purposes. ##################
################################################# PATTERSON has
viewed the video and in his opinion, the event appears to be
real but the location where it occurred is not certain. ######
###############################################################
##############################################################

4.29  On February 18th three experts from the D.O.T. viewed the
video and as a result a letter expressing a personal opinion
was provided to the writer, indicating the following.

Note that the letter has been condensed

    The main rotor, the tail bottom assembly, the bright white
    light under the object is consistent with helicopter high
    intensity hover lights, the red and green lights which
    could be navigation lights that are low and close to the
    body again consistent with a helicopter.

    The flickering light could be a "masthead light", which is
    a white light shinning on the rotor mast of a helicopter
    for inspection purposes. This light shines on the rotating
    portion of the flight control rods of the main rotor and
    gives the impression that the light is pulsing. The fre-
    quency of the flicker, 7 cycles per second as stated in
    the television video, would be consistent with the rotation
    speed of a helicopter rotor (360-400 RPM). As a result the
    helicopter is likely a SIKORSKEY S-76 commercial or a
    SIKORSKEY UH60 U.S. Military helicopter.

4.30  On February 19th at approx. 10:00 hrs Cst. DE HAITRE
spoke ########################################################
#############################################################
made reference to several individuals he had apparently inter-
viewed regarding the incident and who the GUARDIAN might be.

##############################################################
#############################################################
##############################################################




4.32  Fraudulent Cheque Section at H-Q was provided a copy of
the correspondence as seen on the broadcast, to compare with
any similar material. This resulted with a negative reply.

4.33  On February 22nd the writer obtained the weather condi-
tions for the 18th AUGUST 1991, for the general area including
Carp.

      High 23.5 C  Low 15.8 C    Precipitation nil
      At 20:00hrs: 18.7 C - wind East 11Km            - mild
      At 21:00hrs: 17.3 C - wind East North East 11Km - mild
      At 22:00hrs: 16.9 C - wind North North East 9Km - mild
      At 23:00hrs: 16.1 C - wind East North East 11Km - mild
      At 24:00hrs: 15.9 C - wind North East 11Km      - mild
No clouds from 20:00hrs to 24:00hrs clear visibility 15 miles+

4.34  On February 25th at approx. 15H00hrs ##################
scaled photograph of the fingerprint found on the "GUARDIAN's"
video cassette. However without a suspect print to compare to,
A-Div. Ident. was not able to provide any results.

4.35  On February 26th at approx. 09:30hrs Cst. DE HAITRE con-
tacted the complainant and was advised that low flying heli-
copters had been recorded in a diary and video taped. On the
02nd of March attendance was made to view the diary and the
video. Unfortunately the quality was so poor that the helicop-
ter could not be identified. However the daily diary has no
less than six separate sightings of a low flying white heli-
copter between February 15th and 25th.

4.36  At approximately 13:15 hrs Mjr. PATTERSON was informed
of this new development and provided a response for only two
of the sightings. He states that they are UN helicopters,
white in colour, on manoeuvres and should be no lower than
500 feet.

4.37  D.O.T. advised that the helicopters refered to here are
likely RCMP S.E.R.T. TEAMS doing scenarios, flown by the mili-
tary. The bottom line is that the civil air regulations does
not apply in this case, but these flights may be bordering on
illegal low-flying.

4.38  The Ottawa Intl. airport could not provide information
regarding the UFO and would not ordinarily know of any inci-
dent in the Carp area unless advised. As for the Carp airport
it is a limited operation, operated by the township. Basically
one can come and go at will without anyone knowing.

4.39  On March 02 at approx. 10:30 hrs the writer attended
HUISSON Aviation in Carp where pictures were taken of the air
ambulance and the Bell 205 helicopter. ################## the
maintenance crew and pilots were allowed to view the video.
Their conclusion is that the aircraft in question is likely a
SIKORSKY UH-60, Black Hawk. One person mentioning that it
sounded like one. Their opinions mirror that of the Dept. of
Transport. These helicopters including the Bell 205 all resem-
ble each other with very minor differences.

4.40  Attendance was made at the ####### residence at approx.
12:30hrs. In conversation with ########### it was learnt that
on the date in question he remembered that at approx. 14:00hrs
he saw a dark coloured possibly green helicopter in the third
field, and observed poeple jumping out. He stated "they don't
bother me I don't bother them". He admits it may be that they
were doing the same thing later that evening. His concern is
that helicopters fly so close to his house that they damage
the shingles.

4.41  On March 03 at approx. 13:30 hrs #####################
########## In the conversation he indicated that there was no
STRONTIUM residue in the area and that there should have been
since it is a component of red flares. This residue remains
in the ground for years and years and should therefore have
been present. ########## also made mention to the writer and
to Mjr. PATTERSON, that TITANIUM had been found in some of
the soil samples he had taken from the area. He did not ex-
plain how the samples were taken and if any precautions were
made against contamination.

4.42  On March 03rd at approx. 14:45hrs Cst. DE HAITRE was
advised by H-Q chemistry section that time and knowing where
to look is an important factor when attempting to find stron-
tium. All traces of the material would disappear in a very
short time especially when exposed to the elements. This
information contradicts ########## theory that because stron-
tium was not found, that the red flares were from a U.F.O.




4.43  At approx. 10:30 hrs ############### contacted the in-
vestigator by phone. He refused to be interviewed in person
stating that he had no time. ###############################
############################################### and further
does not wish to be involved with the investigation. When
asked about the alien pictures in the video ######### imme-
diate response was that it was a picture of a mask taken in
the dark. "It's that simple to do".

4.44  On March 8th a voluntary statement was obtained from
a source (K) who said that, after hearing of the Unsolved
Mysteries crew being in the Carp area filming a UFO inci-
dent, he provided the name ###############################
as a possible reference, simply because of his knowledge on
the subject. The source also advised that ################
###########################################################
##########################################################
###########################################################
##########################################################
###########################################################
##########################################################
##################################################### also
claims that the GUARDIAN tape has been poorly edited. That
it has several of what is called "jump cuts", poor edits
throughout. In his opinion there is nothing in the video to
suggest it was filmed in Corkery and he also suspects that
the Alien pictures were from another video tape.

4.45  On March 05th at approx. 09:30hrs Sgt FRASER RCMP Video
Analysis viewed the video in question. The video provided
appeared to be a third of fourth generation and there is an
attendant decrease in the quality of the video recording with
each successive generation. As a result of this viewing
certain characteristics of a helicopter were noted, ie:

                  A: Tail end
                  B: Lights at front
                  C: Two sets of windows

Prints of the above were provided to the writer. The follow-
ing two observations were equally as interesting.

        D: The flares appear at the beginning of the video
with the UFO then they disappear not to be seen again. This
is contrary to ###################### the Unsolved Mysteries
program which show the UFO leaving then the flares extinguish.

        E: The UFO shown on Unsolved Mysteries was seen
approaching, landing then departing the scene as the flares
went out. This is contrary to the actual GUARDIAN video which
shows the UFO stationary throughout the filming and the red
flares disappearing at the beginning.

4.46  On March 30th 1993 at approx. 08:00 hrs Cst. DE HAITRE
interviewed #################################################
############################################################
#############################################################



5.0   INVESTIGATORS COMMENTS

5.1  It is worth noting that to this date there have been no
further reported incidents of low flying white helicopters,
as indicated in 4.35.



6.0   IN CONCLUSION

6.1  The purpose of the investigation is stated in para-
graph 3.1. In reviewing the facts pertaining to the incident
############################ it has been determined that ;

        A: Not enough evidence has been brought forward to
           support a prossecution under Section 534(2)(b) of
           the Aeronautics Act.

        B: The object observed was a helicopter but could not
           be identified due to a lack of sufficient details
           ie; markings.

        C: See B above.

Unless further information regarding this incident comes to
light this file will be as here undernoted.

CONCLUDED HERE.


                                     (JRD DE HAITRE), Cst..
                                     Reg. #: 34529



(JCP BISSON), Sgt.
"A" DIVISION
Federal Investigation Unit



Distribution: - original to General Enforcement Branch H-Q
              - copy to the file



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Commentary by Page and LeBlanc on the RCMP investigation report:

How interesting... I wonder why Oeschler didn't show us this
report!

Even more interesting, if you go back on point 4.43, you will find
that "somebody" (the name is hidden under FOIA regulations) was
contacted by phone by the RCMP, and did refuse to be interviewed
since he had no time... "He" also stated he didn't want to be in-
volved in the investigation and when asked about the alien picture,
"he" stated that it was a picture of a mask taken in the dark.
"It's that simple to do", "he" said.

Well, this "person" is nobody else than Oeschler himself. It is
obvious. Even on the original copy of the report, the blank space
do matches *exactly* with the lenght of his name.

Obviously, Oeschler got scared by how the things were progressing,
and he just decided not to play with fire (i.e. RCMP agent).

We all can consider this as the FINAL WORD on CARP.

Regards,
Benjamin Leblanc, O.C.I.P.E. co-director
                  Fido BAMA Consultant
                  MUFON Quebec co-director

--
Chris Rutkowski - [e-mail]
University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, Canada