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Old 6th Oct 2005, 18:23
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Obbie
 
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The temp. and dew point were even at -1 degrees. Light snow and mist at time of take off.

Pilot requested an immediate return to the field a few minutes after take off. Reporting excessive airframe icing to ATC.

She only needed 3 more miles to make the field, but ran out of time.

Report says the airplane amazingly did not hit any other objects in a very populated area. Without doubt a direct result of a pilot who kept her cool even though things were comming apart around her.

Very sad day.
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