KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij

On final approach to Croydon Airport, the engine lost power. The pilot increased power but the airplane continued to lose height then stalled and crashed in a field. On ground, it rolled for few dozen metres before hitting a bank and some concrete posts. While all four occupants were slightly injured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The engine and some other parts were later used for another Fokker F3.

Probable cause:

Power loss on final approach.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.9B in Rotterdam

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1922

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.9

Operator:

Registration:

H-NABO

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

55889

YOM:

1921

Location:

Waalhaven (Rotterdam)

South Holland

Country:

Netherlands

Region:

Europe

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Circumstances:

Following a night takeoff, the aircraft crash landed in a field near Rotterdam-Waalhaven Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker F3 in Hythe

Date & Time: May 17, 1922 at 1430 LT

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F3

Operator:

Registration:

H-NABT

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Croydon

MSN:

1532

YOM:

1921

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Captain / Total flying hours:

700

Captain / Total hours on type:

25.00

Circumstances:

The aircraft departed Rotterdam-Waalhaven Airport at 1214LT and the pilot landed at Calais where it stopped for about 45 minutes for weather improvement. While cruising over The Channel and approaching the English coast, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to fog and low clouds. He continued along the shore and arrived in Hythe, Kent, when the aircraft hit a tree and crashed in a field. All four occupants were rescued and one passenger was slightly injured. At the time of the accident, visibility did not exceed 75 yards.
Crew:
W. Warnaar, pilot.

Crash of a Fokker F3 in Rotterdam

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1921

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F3

Operator:

Registration:

H-NABL

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Postal (mail)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Croydon - Rotterdam

MSN:

1533

YOM:

1921

Location:

Waalhaven (Rotterdam)

South Holland

Country:

Netherlands

Region:

Europe

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Circumstances:

The pilot was performing a night mail flight from Rotterdam to Croydon. While flying over The Channel, the pilot encountered foggy conditions and decided to return to Rotterdam. On approach to Waalhaven, the aircraft impacted ground and came to rest. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was rebuilt with another MSN 1530 and registration H-NABR.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.9B in Waalhaven

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1921

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.9

Operator:

Registration:

H-NABP

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

H9196

YOM:

1921

Location:

Waalhaven (Rotterdam)

South Holland

Country:

Netherlands

Region:

Europe

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Circumstances:

En route, the engine caught fire and the pilot elected to make an emergency landing in Waalhaven, south of Rotterdam. The aircraft crashed and was damaged beyond repair and the pilot escaped unhurt. This was the first official accident involving an aircraft of the Dutch National carrier KLM since its creation in 1919.
Crew:
H. Wende, pilot.

Probable cause:

Engine fire in flight.

Crash of a Fokker F.III in Hekelingen

Date & Time: May 21, 1921 at 1345 LT

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F3

Operator:

Registration:

H-NABL

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Croydon – Rotterdam

MSN:

1508

YOM:

1921

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Circumstances:

While approaching Rotterdam Airport, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reasons. Upon landing in a field, the aircraft impacted a drainage ditch and came to rest upside down. All three occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was rebuilt with another MSN 1533 and same registration H-NABL.