Aircraft Overrun After Icing Encounter and Diversion to North Canton (N2105L)

Incident Overview and Weather Conditions A pilot reported that, while beginning a descent near his intended destination, the aircraft entered icing conditions. The pilot diverted to North Canton, where severe to moderate icing conditions were encountered. Before the flight, the pilot was advised of slight snow, instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions, and icing conditions along the route. ## Approach and Landing Vectors were provided for a surveillance approach. The aircraft descended below the clouds at about 1,000 feet above ground level. The pilot flew the approach at 120 knots to avoid a stall. The pilot elected to land downwind because he believed the aircraft could not be kept airborne if he attempted to maneuver for a headwind landing. ## Runway Overrun and Damage After landing, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on the icy runway. After departing the runway, the aircraft went down a snow-covered grade and was damaged. Witnesses reported that about 1-1/2 inches of ice had accumulated on the antennas and leading edges of the aircraft.