A crash of this aircraft in 1931, lead to widespread reforms in the U.S. aviation industry and hurt the reputation of wooden winged' aircraft, especially the Fokker Tri-motor types.

After the crash of a Transcontinental & Western Air F-10 in 1931, killing Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne and seven others, which was caused by the deterioration of the wooden wing spar, the type was temporarily grounded, and it was required to undergo more frequent and rigorous inspection.

Its public image was also greatly damaged, leading to its early retirement from U.S. airlines.

Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1928,[5] Aero Favourites:Fokker F.10.

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