2 fatal · Glasair GL20 · 1996-04-16 · ROCKY MOUNT, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD96LA063
Event ID
20001208X05588
Type
Accident
Date
1996-04-16
Location
ROCKY MOUNT, VA, USA
Coordinates
36.989345, -79.890892
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Glasair
Model
GL20
Registration
N518EC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which led to airframe ice and a loss of control. Related factors were: the failure of the FSS briefer to advise the pilot of a valid AIRMET regarding icing conditions, the icing conditions, and turbulence.