Incident Details
While being vectored for an approach at the destination airport in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the pilot reported ice accumulation on the aircraft. Air traffic control (ATC) then cleared the pilot to climb, but the aircraft was unable to climb. Subsequently, ATC cleared the aircraft to descend on a heading toward the airport.
After descending, the pilot broke out of the clouds near the airport, overflew the field, and began to turn for a visual flight rules (VFR) approach. During the turn, the pilot lost control of the aircraft.
Conditions
A state trooper who responded to the scene reported that approximately one inch of ice was present on all exterior aircraft surfaces.
Weather Briefing
The pilot had been advised of icing conditions in the area when he obtained his weather brief prior to the flight.