Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant crash, Oct 22, 1970, Bettles Al...
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident on October 22, 1970 near Bettles Alaska, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: October 22, 1970
- Aircraft: Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
- Location: Bettles Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A Short Skyvan on a cargo flight lost power from both engines while cruising at low altitude. The two pilots made an emergency landing in trees near an icy river at Bettles and escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.