Fokker-Grulich F2 | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

While approaching Hanover Airport from the southwest, the pilot Heumann encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. Too low, the airplane contacted trees and crashed in a wooded area located on the slope of Mt Süntel, near Pötzen, some 35 km southwest from Hanover Airport. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft named 'Eider' was destroyed.

Crash of a Fokker-Grulich F.IIb in Germany

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1931

Type of aircraft:

Fokker-Grulich F2

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D-766

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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1588

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1925

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The airplane named 'Lahn' suffered an accident somewhere in Germany.

Crash of a Fokker-Grulich F.IIb in Jüterbog

Date & Time: Jul 28, 1930 at 1100 LT

Type of aircraft:

Fokker-Grulich F2

Operator:

Registration:

D-758

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Chemnitz – Berlin

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1586

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1925

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En route from Chemnitz to Berlin, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in an open field located in Jüterbog and came to rest, bursting into flames. The passenger was slightly injured and the pilot was unhurt. The aircraft named 'Trave' was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker-Grulich F2 in Schlüchtern: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 24, 1929

Type of aircraft:

Fokker-Grulich F2

Operator:

Registration:

D-757

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Frankfurt – Berlin

MSN:

1571

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1925

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After passing Schlüchtern, Hesse, pilot followed the railway to the northeast when he encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. Between the villages of Elm and Hutten, the airplane hit a hilly terrain and crashed. The pilot and three passengers were killed while a fourth passenger (Mrs. Rücker) was seriously injured.
Crew:
Alfred Bauer, pilot.
Passengers:
Josef Groß,
Mrs. Thekla Neubauer (Lufthansa secretary),
Mr. & Mrs. Georg Rücker.

Crash of a Fokker-Grulich F2 in Berlin: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1929 at 1600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Fokker-Grulich F2

Operator:

Registration:

D-780

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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1572

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1925

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Shortly after takeoff from Berlin-Tempelhof, while climbing, the engine failed. The pilot Hans Loeb lost control of the aircraft that crashed near the runway. The pilot was killed and the aircraft named 'Havel' was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The engine failure was caused by a crankshaft crack.