Junkers F.13

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E-13

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Takeoff (climb)

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Tallinn - Helsinki

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646

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1923

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Shortly after takeoff from Tallinn-Reval Airport, the engine lost power. The aircraft stalled and crashed. The pilot Harald Stunde and three passengers were injured while a fourth passenger, Mr. Jakob Tillo, was killed.

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It seems that the accident is attributable to the cold benzol used in the engine that probably clogged the carburetor.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Colombia

Date & Time: Jan 15, 1926

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The aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Colombia. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown, somewhere in January 1926. Registration and crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Dessau: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1925

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Flight

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Test

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Dessau - Dessau

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Sole on board, the pilot Georg Strasser was completing a local test flight at Dessau Airport when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot was killed.

Crash of a Junkers F.13bi in Schönau am Königssee

Date & Time: Sep 9, 1925

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Südwestdeutsche Luftverkehrs

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D-409

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Plain, Valley

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739

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1924

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The crew was performing a sightseeing flight over the region of Bechstersgaden, Bavaria. Upon landing, a wing hit the ground and the aircraft crashed. The pilot Ludwig Gaim and a passenger were seriously injured while all three other occupants were slightly injured. The aircraft named 'Fliegenschnapper' was destroyed.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Germany

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1925

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Schlesische Luftverkehrs

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D-559

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755

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1925

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Named 'Ziegenmelker', the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, in Germany? Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a Junkers F.13bi in Kulmbach

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1925

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D-371

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Plain, Valley

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Munich - Leipzig

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729

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The single engine airplane departed Munich-Oberschleissheim Airport on a regular service to Leipzig with three passengers and one pilot on board. While flying over Bavaria, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity. He attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in an open field located in Kulmbach. All four occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Tbilissi: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 22, 1925

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Zakavia

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RR-ECA

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Tbilisi - Sukhumi

MSN:

590

YOM:

1920

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi City District

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Georgia

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Asia

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Shortly after take off from Tbilisi Airport, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed, bursting into flames. All five occupants were killed, among them three official of the Georgian Government en route to a Soviet Congress in Sukhumi.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Barranquilla: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1924 at 1450 LT

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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A-16

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Barranquilla - Bogotá

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684

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1923

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Shortly after takeoff, the pilot initiated some manoeuvre at low height, most probably to demonstrate the capabilities and efficiency of the aircraft. Unfortunately, the engine suffered problems and the aircraft stalled before crashing onto houses. While all six occupants were killed, nobody on the ground was hurt. Names 'Tolima', the aircraft was totally destroyed. The crew was performing a promotional tour in South America and departed Barranquilla on a flight to Bogotá.
Crew:
Hermut von Krohn, pilot,
Wilhelm Fischer, mechanic.
Passengers:
Ernesto Cortissoz, Colombian Aviator and Pioneer,
Albrecht Nikisch von Roseneck,
Fritz Troost,
Christian Ludwig Meyer.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Gdańsk

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1923

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Danziger Luftreederei

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Dz.40

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Postal (mail)

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