SCADTA - Sociedad Colombo-Alemana de Transportes Aéreos | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

35 minutes after his departure from Barranquilla, the crew encountered technical problems and decided to return. On final approach, at a height of 100 meters, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Three occupants were seriously injured while two others were killed: the pilot Hans Krüger and the passenger Otto Furhop. The aircraft was named 'Cauca'.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Mompós

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1927

Type of aircraft:

Junkers F.13

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A-4

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Yes

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Plain, Valley

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554

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1920

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En route, the crew encountered technical problems and was forced to complete an emergency landing. While the aircraft named 'Bogotá' was damaged beyond repair, all five occupants escaped unhurt.

Probable cause:

Technical failure.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 off Puerto Wilches

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1926

Type of aircraft:

Junkers F.13

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A-10

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Girardot - Puerto Wilches

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615

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1921

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Upon landing on the Rio Magdalena off Puerto Wilches, the seaplane named 'Caldas' went out of control and sank. All four occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Crew:
Oswald Schütz, pilot,
Fritz Wülfert, mechanic.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Colombia

Date & Time: Jan 15, 1926

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Junkers F.13

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Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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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 Barranquilla: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1924 at 1450 LT

Type of aircraft:

Junkers F.13

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A-16

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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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 Colombia

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1923

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Junkers F.13

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J-1

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Crashed somewhere in Colombia during 1923. Exact date unknown.

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

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1923 at 1600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Junkers F.13

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A-2

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Girardot – Puerto Berrío

MSN:

557

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1920

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While taking off from the Rio Magdalena in Girardot, the seaplane named 'Colombia' hit a rock and crashed. The mechanic Schröder was killed while all five other occupants were injured, among them the pilot Oswald Schütz.