1 fatality

Aircraft Lost Without Trace in Indochina (41-12287)

Indochina, IndochinaFlight

On November 24, 1943, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 41-12287) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Indochina, Indochina in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft disappeared without a trace during operations in Indochina, resulting in the confirmed death of at least one crew member.

What happened

The incident involved an aircraft that was lost without trace while operating in the region of Indochina. The specific sequence of events leading to the disappearance is not detailed in the available records. However, it has been established that the loss of the aircraft resulted in fatal consequences for the personnel on board.

Findings

Investigations into the incident confirmed that at least one member of the crew was killed. The individual identified as a casualty is Cpl Florian Sticka. No further details regarding the specific contributing factors or mechanical failures were provided in the source material.