Fokker-Grulich F3

Historical safety data and incident record for the Fokker-Grulich F3 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.8/10

Total Incidents

10

Total Fatalities

16

Incident History

British Air Lines - BAL

Croydon Surrey

Shortly after takeoff from Croydon Airport, the airplane suffered technical problems, lost height and crashed onto a house located in Plough Lane, north of the airfield. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all six occupants were escaped with minor injuries. No one on the ground was injured.

September 6, 1928 3 Fatalities

Bodensee Aerolloyd

Heroldsbach Bavaria

En route from Erfurt to Munich, the single engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Heroldsbach, Bavaria. The aircraft named 'Main' was destroyed and all three occupants were killed. Crew: Mr. Zander, pilot. Passengers: Mr. Weider, Mr. Haur.

Deutsche Lufthansa

Valkeveen North Holland

Few minutes after takeoff from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, while flying bound to the east in poor weather conditions, the engine lost power. The pilot decided to ditch the aircraft named 'Etsch' in the Gooi Lake off Valkeveen. The pilot was rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Deutsche Lufthansa

Genkingen Baden-Württemberg

En route from Munich to Stuttgart, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a pasture located in Genkingen. Three occupants were injured, the pilot escaped unhurt and the aircraft named 'Ems' was damaged beyond repair.

Det Danske Luftfartselskab - DDL

Copenhagen-Kastrup Hovedstaden

Shortly after takeoff from Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, while in initial climb, the pilot lots control of the airplane that crashed, bursting into flames. Both passengers evacuated safely while the pilot was injured.

April 22, 1927 2 Fatalities

Deutsche Lufthansa

Floh-Seligenthal Thuringia

En route from Hanover to Würzburg, the pilot encountered unfavorable weather conditions when the engine failed. He attempted an emergency landing in an open field when the aircraft crossed a railway road and came to rest upside down. The passenger Mr. Saalfeld was killed and the pilot Mr. Schaefer was seriously injured. He died later from his injuries. The aircraft named 'Unstrut' was destroyed.

October 8, 1926 4 Fatalities

Deutsche Lufthansa

Büren North Rhine-Westphalia

The single engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all four occupants.

June 30, 1926 3 Fatalities

Deutsche Lufthansa

Berlin-Staaken Berlin

Following an uneventful flight from Königsberg with an intermediate stop in Ganzig, the airplane was approaching Berlin-Staaken Airport when it crashed in unknown circumstances. A passenger was injured and all three other occupants were killed. The aircraft named 'Flensburg' was destroyed.

Balair - Switzerland

Borex Vaud

The pilot was performing a special flight from Geneva with four passengers all leaving in the small village of Borex. The aircraft departed Geneva-Cointrin at 1100LT for a 15-minute flight to the east. On approach to Borex, near Nyon, the pilot encountered engine problems and elected to land in an open field. After touchdown, the aircraft hit an electrical pylon, lost its left wing and came to rest. All five occupants evacuated with minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed. At the time of the accident, there was no electricity as the line was cut due to maintenance work in a close village. Pilot: Charles Hautier. Passengers: Mr. H. Ticon, Mr. A. Briggen, Mr. A. Goncerut, Mr. A. Dupontet.

November 1, 1925 4 Fatalities

Det Danske Luftfartselskab - DDL

Copenhagen-Kastrup Hovedstaden

Shortly after takeoff from Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, while climbing to a height of about 100 metres, the aircraft stalled and crashed near the main airport buidling. Two passengers were seriously injured and four other occupants were killed, among them the pilot Aage Mortensen.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)

Deutsche Lufthansa5
Det Danske Luftfartselskab - DDL2
Balair - Switzerland1
Bodensee Aerolloyd1
British Air Lines - BAL1