Fokker-Grulich F3 crash, Aug 4, 1928, Valkeveen North Hol...
Fokker-Grulich F3 accident on August 4, 1928 near Valkeveen North Holland, Netherlands with no fatalities. Cause: Engine power loss combined with a...
- Date: August 4, 1928
- Aircraft: Fokker-Grulich F3
- Location: Valkeveen North Holland, Netherlands
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine power loss combined with a sudden downdraft near the coast in poor weather
The Fokker Grulich F.III Etsch was flying in very bad weather after takeoff from Amsterdam when its engine lost power and a sudden downdraft pushed it toward the coast. It came down in shallow water off Valkeveen, and the pilot climbed onto the wing to wait for rescue. The aircraft was seriously damaged and later shipped to Amsterdam.