Ice and Flying Dont Mix

More than once Ive been accused of needing to get a life. Im not sure what theyre talking about, but in my spare time I do enjoy reviewing various aviation publications, including accident reports and incident summaries.

Fred Simonds

Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Carburetor icing is a subtle yet deadly threat, occurring even in seemingly warm conditions, and requires prompt, full application of carburetor heat at the first sign of an issue.
Structural icing can rapidly degrade aircraft performance, requiring pilots to assert Pilot In Command (PIC) authority, make safety-first deviations from ATC if necessary, and ensure all ice protection systems are active.
Incidents often arise from pilot complacency, "get-there-itis," or neglecting pre-flight checks, underscoring the critical need for proactive decision-making and adhering to safety protocols.
Ground icing poses significant risks during landing and taxiing, demanding extreme caution and awareness of braking action reports to prevent loss of control.

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More than once I’ve been accused of needing to get a life. I’m not sure what they’re talking about, but in my spare time I do enjoy reviewing various aviation publications, including accident reports and incident summaries.

Periodically, the Aviation Safety Reporting System publishes the most pertinent pilot reports in several areas. As I was reading through these, I potentially saw myself in more than one. Thus, I thought you might wish to review them with me to see if there’s anything we can learn.