Accident Overview
On March 11, 1986, a pilot conducted a night instrument flight rules (IFR) departure after receiving a weather briefing that included severe turbulence and moderate mixed icing. The aircraft was not equipped for flight in icing conditions.
Sequence of Events
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported encountering turbulence and icing. Less than one minute later, radio and radar contact with the flight was lost in the vicinity of the accident site. A search was initiated, and the wreckage was located at 1115 MST, scattered over an area 3,772 feet long.
Pilot Condition
The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the impact.
Aircraft and Equipment
The aircraft involved in the accident was not equipped for flight in icing conditions. No further details about the aircraft type or registration were provided in the source.