Originally Posted by
Bowmore
The Dryden accident is a very well known one. Much more complex than just "rapid ice buildup on top of the wings due to the cold fuel." And yes, there was no "heating to prevent this." No airplane so far has any heating of the wings to prevent ice forming on the ground. I guess you are not a pilot?
Partially correct. In the 90s they developed heater blankets for the wings of the MD-80. Don’t remember why they stopped using them. Possibly because it was easier/faster/cheaper to do a hands on check.