Koolhoven FK.43

Historical safety data and incident record for the Koolhoven FK.43 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.9/10

Total Incidents

4

Total Fatalities

4

Incident History

June 10, 1939 3 Fatalities

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij

Vlissingen Zeeland

The crew was performing a training mission. In unknown circumstances, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field, killing all three occupants, two student pilots and an instructor.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij

Groningen Groningen

The crew was performing a training flight. Shortly after takeoff from Groningen-Eelde airport, while climbing to a height of some 15 meters, the crew initiated a sharp turn when the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. Both occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was destroyed.

December 18, 1935 1 Fatalities

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij

Amsterdam North Holland

The pilot, sole on board, was completing a training mission in Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport. While on approach, the single engine aircraft collided in unknown circumstances with a Fokker C.1 whose identity remains unknown. The Koolhoven went out of control and crashed in a field, killing the pilot.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij

Groningen-Eelde Drenthe

The crew was performing a round training flight from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport with stops in De Kooy and Groningen. Shortly after takeoff from Groningen-Eelde Airport, while climbing to a height of 150 metres, the crew made a turn to the left when it lost control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed in a field. While both occupants were slightly injured, the aircraft named 'Luis' was destroyed.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

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

Primary Operators (by incidents)

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij4