Incident Summary
A pilot reported that the aircraft encountered ice accumulation during the descent phase of flight. According to the pilot, upon breaking out of clouds at 1,600 feet, the windshield was entirely covered with ice. The pilot was able to clear a small area at the bottom of the windshield using the alcohol deice system, which allowed visibility of the runway. The pilot continued the approach, reduced power, and initiated the flare, but the aircraft was still 5 to 8 feet above the runway at that point.
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that the aircraft had picked up ice during the descent. After descending through clouds, the pilot broke out at 1,600 feet and found the windshield covered with ice. Using the alcohol deice, the pilot cleared a small viewing area at the bottom of the windshield. With that limited visibility, the pilot could see the runway and decided to continue the approach. During the landing flare, the pilot reduced power but the aircraft remained 5 to 8 feet above the runway surface.
Additional Details
The pilot did not provide information on the outcome of the approach, nor any details about the aircraft type, registration, location, or weather conditions other than the ice accumulation. No injuries, damage, or further actions were reported in the source.