Etta Pegues
Etta Pegues
Aurora resident since childhood, age 15 at time of alleged incident
CIVILIANEtta Pegues is a documented witness in the Aurora, Texas 1897: The Alleged Airship Crash case. Their testimony contributes to the evidentiary record of this incident.
UAP Related Involvement
Etta Pegues provided testimony regarding their observations during the Aurora, Texas 1897: The Alleged Airship Crash incident. Their account has been documented by investigators and researchers studying this case.
Credentials and Background
Role: Aurora resident since childhood, age 15 at time of alleged incident. Verification status: Interviewed by Time magazine, 1979; age 86 at interview
On Record Statements
"[Haydon] wrote it as a joke and to bring interest to Aurora. The railroad bypassed us, and the town was dying."
Etta Pegues, documented testimony.
Analysis and Commentary
This witness's testimony is part of the documented record for the Aurora, Texas 1897: The Alleged Airship Crash case. As with all witness accounts, researchers consider factors of credibility, consistency, and corroboration when evaluating the testimony.