Some of the post on here are way out on the definition of icing.
Anti ice is usually for the engines, most airlines for example are 8-10 degrees TAT (total air temperature ) and visible moisture, with some other limitations usually based on the engine manufacturer.
De-Ice systems are after entering icing conditions such as wing de-ice etc.
Big difference between the two.
Sorry just had to put this in as I read a few post that showed many did not understand the difference.
Wait to the final report, speculation is useless at this point.
I would like to hear more about crew duty time limitations for this flight.
Perhaps more to this accident with other factors.
Maybe nothing but worth looking at.
Last edited by Earl; 16th Feb 2009 at 05:05.