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Crash of a Fokker Universal in Fort Saint John

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
United Air Transport
Registration:
G-CAFU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
404
YOM:
1926
Location:
Fort Saint John
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Fort Saint John-Charly Lake, while on initial climb, the pilot initiated a turn when the seaplane stalled and crashed. The aircraft was lost and the pilot was injured.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Takla Landing

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAWB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
815
YOM:
1929
Location:
Takla Landing
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after liftoff, the aircraft rolled left and right due to strong winds. This caused the left wing to struck the icy ground and the aircraft to crash along the runway edge. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to strong winds at takeoff.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Gull Lake

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Great Bear Lake Airways
Registration:
G-CASE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
432
YOM:
1928
Location:
Gull Lake
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing on Gull Lake, a float gear collapsed. The aircraft sank and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Edmonton

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Independent Airways
Registration:
G-CAGD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
406
YOM:
1927
Location:
Edmonton
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot was forced to initiate a sharp turn to avoid a power line. Doing so, the airplane stalled and crashed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Universal into the Puget Sound

Date & Time: May 30, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Nathan C. Browne
Registration:
NR1776
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Seattle - Seattle
MSN:
421
YOM:
1928
Location:
Puget Sound
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was supposed to be used on a non stop flight from Seattle to Tokyo. After departing Seattle-Boeing Field on a local refuelling test flight, the aircraft was struck on its tail by the heavy gas hose. The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and both occupants were able to bail out before the aircraft crashed into the Puget Sound. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were uninjured.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Peace River

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAIV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
425
YOM:
1928
Location:
Peace River
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from the icy Peace River, the aircraft went through the ice and sank. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Charron Lake

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAJD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
430
YOM:
1928
Location:
Charron Lake
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was carrying two crew members and supplies that should be delivered to prospectors based in Island Lake, MB. En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy snow falls, and elected to make an emergency landing on the iced Charron Lake. Upon landing, the aircraft went through the ice and sank. Both occupants evacuated the area and walked for two weeks in hard conditions before arriving at Little Grand Rapids. The wreckage was raised during the Summer 2007 by the crew of a museum.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Elk Lake

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAIX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
427
YOM:
1928
Location:
Elk Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A fuel exhaustion forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled for few dozen yards before crashing into a barn. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Oshawa

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Interlake Airways
Registration:
CF-ABL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
442
YOM:
1929
Location:
Oshawa
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing following technical problems. The aircraft crashed one mile east of Columbus, in the suburb of Oshawa, Ontario. While the pilot was unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Unknown technical problem.

Crash of a Fokker Universal in Allanwater Lake: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 2, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Fokker Universal
Operator:
Registration:
G-CASF
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Sioux Lookout - Allanwater Lake
MSN:
433
YOM:
1928
Location:
Allanwater Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a cargo flight from Sioux Lookout to Allanwater Lake. Upon landing on rough water, the aircraft was caught by strong winds, deviated from the track and collided with rocks located near the shore before coming to rest and sinking. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
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