What happened
While conducting a ferry flight from Lincoln, an aircraft was performing a nighttime approach into Kansas City Airport when it experienced a loss of control. During the final phase of the flight, the plane rolled over and impacted the ground, resulting in a post-crash fire. The impact caused the total destruction of the aircraft. There were two fatalities among the occupants of the plane.
Findings
The investigation into the accident identified several environmental factors present during the descent. At the time of the crash, the area was experiencing poor visibility due to fog and a low cloud ceiling. Additionally, the aircraft encountered icing conditions characterized by the presence of sleet and freezing rain. During the sequence of events, the sound of an engine surge was also noted.