Incident Overview
An aircraft experienced an event involving ice accumulation and a precautionary landing. The pilot had received a complete Flight Service Station (FSS) weather briefing prior to departing Grand Forks, North Dakota. During the flight, the aircraft descended to maintain visual flight rules (VFR) and accumulated clear ice on both the structure and windscreen.
Sequence of Events
After the ice accumulation, the pilot decided to make a precautionary landing. The landing was attempted in an open area. During the initial touchdown, the left wing struck two apple trees. This impact caused the aircraft to become airborne again. Following a second touchdown, the aircraft contacted a tractor scoop. The aircraft then slid to a stop within inches of a farm building.
Preflight Preparation
The pilot obtained a complete weather briefing from the FSS before the flight. The briefing presumably included information relevant to the flight conditions en route and at the destination.
No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, injuries, or damage are available from the source.