Status:	Definitief
Datum:	02 JUL 1970
Tijd:	10:48 EDT
Type:	Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3-200
Luchtvaartmaatschappij:	Jetco Aviation International
Registratie:	N21CK
Constructienummer:	SH.1858
Bouwjaar:	1969
Motoren:	2 Garrett TPE331-2-201A
Bemanning:	slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2
Passagiers:	slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0
Totaal:	slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2
Schade:	Afgeschreven
Gevolgen:	Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Plaats:	Potomac River, WA (Verenigde Staten)
Fase:	Nadering (APR)
Soort vlucht:	Vracht
Vliegveld van vertrek:	New York-John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK/KJFK), Verenigde Staten
Vliegveld van aankomst:	Washington-National Airport, DC (DCA/KDCA), Verenigde Staten
Vluchtnummer:	106

Beschrijving:
The Skyvan approached runway 15 in fog at 700-800 feet when about 0,5 mile out. With an already steep approach, the nose suddenly pitched down to 45 degrees. The aircraft struck the water, cartwheeled onto the right wingtip and sank in 12-15 feet deep water, 1800 feet short of the runway.

PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
pilot in command - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
miscellaneous acts,conditions - improperly secured
miscellaneous acts,conditions - improperly loaded aircraft-weight-and/or c.g.
miscellaneous acts,conditions - cargo shifted
FACTOR:
miscellaneous acts,conditions - aircraft came to rest in water

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