Fokker Super Universal | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

While performing a mail flight, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reasons. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was uninjured.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal in Aylmer Lake

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1929

Type of aircraft:

Fokker Super Universal

Operator:

Registration:

G-CASO

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

822

YOM:

1928

Location:

Aylmer Lake

Northwest Territories

Country:

Canada

Region:

North America

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While taking off from the frozen Aylmer Lake, the aircraft hit an ice ridge, causing an undercarriage to be torn off. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal in Reykjavik

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1929

Type of aircraft:

Fokker Super Universal

Operator:

Registration:

CF-AFM

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

CV-132

YOM:

1929

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Upon landing at Reykjavik Airport, Manitoba, the aircraft hit a rock. It went out of control and came to rest upside down. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal in Cat Lake

Date & Time: Jul 13, 1929

Type of aircraft:

Fokker Super Universal

Operator:

Registration:

G-CASJ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

805

YOM:

1928

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The pilot attempted an emergency landing following engine problems. The aircraft crashed in Cat Lake, some 100 miles north of Sioux Lookout. All three occupants were unhurt while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal near Montreal: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1929

Type of aircraft:

Fokker Super Universal

Operator:

Registration:

CF-AEX

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Ambulance

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Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

CV-134

YOM:

1929

Location:

Montreal-Saint-Hubert

Quebec

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Canada

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North America

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The single engine aircraft was engaged in an ambulance flight, carrying one doctor and two crew members. Shortly after takeoff from Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It collided with power cables and crashed on the Nun's Island. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fokker Super Universal in the Delaware Mountains

Date & Time: May 16, 1929

Type of aircraft:

Fokker Super Universal

Operator:

Registration:

NC8032

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MSN:

819

YOM:

1928

Location:

Delaware Mountains

Texas

Country:

United States of America

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North America

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While cruising in poor weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in a wooded area located in the Delaware Mountains, east of Dell City. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.