Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant crash, Jul 2, 1970 (2 killed)
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident on July 2, 1970 near Washington-National Virginia, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of effective...
- Date: July 2, 1970
- Aircraft: Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
- Location: Washington-National Virginia, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of effective elevator control caused by the forward shift of improperly secured cargo
A Skyvan cargo flight from New York JFK struggled in fog on approach to Washington National Airport and nosed down steeply into Roaches Run. Both crew were killed and the aircraft was demolished. The NTSB attributed the loss of elevator control to improperly secured cargo shifting forward.