Accident Overview
During the approach to Scottsbluff Airport, the airplane encountered marginal weather conditions. The aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames a few miles short of the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed, and all three occupants were killed.
Circumstances
The accident occurred while the aircraft was on approach, with the pilot operating in marginal weather. The specific weather phenomena were not described beyond the term marginal. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was loss of control apparently caused by icing conditions. The pilot entered an area of known icing conditions, and the airplane was not adequately equipped for airframe icing. No other factors were identified in the findings.