# NTSB Accident CEN12LA095
> **BEECH F90** · 2011-12-02 · Midland, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12LA095
- **Event ID:** 20111202X62845
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-12-02
- **Location:** Midland, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.042221, -102.080833
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** F90
- **Registration:** N90QL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed for icing conditions and his subsequent loss of airplane control while flying the airplane under autopilot control in severe icing conditions, contrary to the airplane's handbook. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to divert from an area of severe icing. Also contributing to the accident was the lack of an advisory for potential hazardous icing conditions over the destination area.

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