Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft conducting a ferry flight encountered icing conditions, prompting the crew to descend from 9,000 feet to remain below the cloud deck. During the descent, the aircraft struck an ice sheet at a speed of 180 knots at an altitude of 5,125 feet.
Meteorological Conditions
At the time of the accident, the cloud base was reported at 3,000 feet. Surface winds were from 7° at 7 knots, with 10 kilometers of visibility in moderate rain.
Crew and Rescue
All three crew members on board survived the impact. They were subsequently rescued by a Danish Navy Lynx helicopter and transported to safety.
Flight Details
The flight originated at Springfield Airport (SGF) in Missouri, USA, and was destined for Southend Municipal Airport (SEN) in the United Kingdom. The purpose of the flight was a ferry operation.
Investigation
The accident investigation is ongoing, with focus on the circumstances leading to the encounter with the ice sheet and the aircraft's performance under icing conditions.