Karl Nikitsch

Karl Nikitsch
Born	17 January 1885 Gross-Czakowitz, Czechoslovakia (Then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire)
Died	7 September 1927
Allegiance	Austro-Hungary, First Austrian Republic
Service/branch	Aviation
Rank	Hauptmann
Unit	Flik 14 (as CO), Flik 16 (as Deputy Commander), Flik 39, Flik 69 (Was appointed CO but was not able to take command)
Awards	Order of the Iron Crown 3rd Class with War Decoration and Swords, German Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Military Merit Medal in Bronze with Swords

Hauptmann Karl Nikitsch was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.

He was killed in an air crash during a test flight of a French single-seat aircraft.