# NTSB Accident IAD96LA063
> **Glasair GL20** · 1996-04-16 · ROCKY MOUNT, VA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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