Not sure what to make of this. There’s a big play on weather around the islands at the time of flight. He asked for a decent from 5000 to 2000. Now correct me if I’m wrong. Not being as experienced as some of you guys. Surely a bad decision to start. But a route of that length would have been in the upper levels? So would have been clear of most icing on route.
Also. There was no mayday made. This indicates something more than icing to me. Not to get a call out? Sorry if I’m sounding dim on this. I’m sure a correction will come shortly. Also was he adequately rated for the flight?
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