Originally Posted by
FlyerGuy
I think it's more than unfair to say that the ATR is unsafe because of the Roselawn accident some two decades ago. ATR have completely redesigned the Icing awareness systems, training and de-icing systems to ensure that another similar accident does not occur again.
Although I wouldn't say the ATR is an unsafe aircraft, I'm afraid your statement is a tad overoptimistic.
Since these modifications at least 2 more ATR- 72 (excluding UTAir) have dropped from cruise altitude due to icing.
Admittedly the crew did not adhere to the procedures.
But still there is no other modern passenger transport aircraft with a similar rate of icing accidents even with the modifications applied.