Incident Overview
A pilot on a flight from Kansas City, Missouri, to Sac City, Iowa, encountered icing conditions after making an approach at Sac City. The pilot executed a go-around and diverted to Carroll, Iowa, where he performed an NDB approach. During the landing at Carroll, the aircraft experienced a stall and touched down hard in crosswind conditions with winds at 15 knots gusting to 25 knots.
Icing Encounter
The pilot reported encountering icing conditions during the approaches at both Sac City and Carroll. After landing, a small amount of ice was observed on the wings. The aircraft was equipped with icing equipment, but it was not certificated for flight in known icing conditions.
Landing and Damage
The landing was characterized by a stall and a hard touchdown. The specific damage to the wings was not discovered until March 8, 1982. The report does not specify the extent or nature of the damage.
Equipment and Certification
The aircraft had icing equipment installed; however, it lacked certification for flight in known icing conditions. No further details about the equipment or its operation are provided.