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Unidentified aircraft crash in Gulf of Mexico, December 1969 (N10416)

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On December 15, 1969, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration N10416) operated by Albany Industrial Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Gulf of Mexico, World in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Mexico during December 1969, leaving the fate of the crew uncertain.

What happened

During the month of December 1969, an aircraft crashed into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The precise date of the accident has not been established due to a lack of available records. At the time of the impact, the specific flight phase or operational status of the aircraft was not documented.

No information regarding the identity of the operator or the specific model of the aircraft is currently available in the historical record. Because the crash occurred in an area of the ocean, the wreckage could not be immediately recovered to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the descent.

Findings

  • The fate of the crew remains unknown following the event.
  • There were no confirmed counts for fatalities or injuries due to the lack of survivors or recovered bodies.
  • The exact date and location within the Gulf of Mexico remain unverified.

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