The flight was complicated by encountering unexpected ground frost at the first stop, requiring immediate de-icing and quick departure.
En route, the aircraft experienced varied in-flight icing conditions, from trace rime to severe clear ice/freezing rain, necessitating multiple altitude changes to escape.
A sudden destination runway closure forced a diversion, during which the pilot had to adapt approach procedures (e.g., no flaps, higher speed) to safely land with potential airframe ice.
When traveling via personal piston airplane without so much as a heated prop, we know the drill if there’s airframe ice: Get an immediate route amendment, an altitude change, or both. Escape icing conditions or at least keep the problem from getting worse, then work on a diversion if needed. Just remember that there are trips when this isn’t just a one-time deal…
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