Originally Posted by
Sillert,V.I.
I'd say if this flight had been conducted at (say) FL160, that both of them would still be alive. If they couldn't maintain 160 in the prevailing weather, they'd likely have found out before crossing the French coast and would have had good diversion options.
Does anyone know if N264DB was FIKI-approved? The photos I've seen show it with boots, but the system may have subsequently been placarded INOP.
AIUI there's an
issue with the windshield deicing on some PA46 aircraft; I've no idea if this has any relevance here.
Exactly my point. You don't have to be a commerical op to be at FL160. FL100 would have been enough that night.