Messerschmitt M.20 crash, Feb 26, 1928 (1 killed), Augsbu...
Messerschmitt M.20 accident on February 26, 1928 near Augsburg Bavaria, Germany with 1 fatality. Cause: Part of the wing covering came away in flight..
- Date: February 26, 1928
- Aircraft: Messerschmitt M.20
- Location: Augsburg Bavaria, Germany
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Part of the wing covering came away in flight.
The Messerschmitt M 20 prototype was on its first test flight with test pilot Hans Hackmack aboard. Part of the wing covering came away in flight, and Hackmack bailed out at low altitude but was killed.