Messerschmitt M.18

Münchner Photogrammetrie

The airplane departed Ljungbyhed Airport on an aerial photography mission to Linköping, carrying three passengers and one pilot. En route, a wing failed for unknown reasons. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a pasture near Malmbäck. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed. Crew: Johann Wirtz, pilot. Passengers: Franz Paul, photographer, Fritz Danielsson, engineer, Mrs. Danielsson.

Nordbayerische Verkehrsflug

Shortly after takeoff, at a height of about 30-40 metres, the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed on the ground. The pilot and one passenger were killed while two other occupants were injured.