Background
A pilot was assigned an altitude by an air traffic controller and observed the accumulation of one and a half to two inches of structural ice on the aircraft. The pilot requested a lower altitude, but the controller could not accommodate the request because of the minimum vectoring altitude in the area.
Flight Events
During the approach pattern, the pilot maintained an elevated airspeed to manage the icing conditions. However, on short final, the pilot reduced power, and the aircraft stalled at approximately 105 miles per hour. The aircraft subsequently struck the ground short of the runway.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to both the left and right wings of the airplane.
Pilot's Report
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft during the flight. In a safety recommendation, the pilot indicated that a preferable course of action would have been to seek an ice-free solution, which would have been located behind the original flight path.