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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

The right aileron sustained substantial damage. Based on the meteorological information, clouds were likely present from 4,000 feet msl through 14,000 feet msl. Probable cause(s): The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in airframe ice accretion and a subsequent loss of airplane control.

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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

The right aileron sustained substantial damage. Based on the meteorological information, clouds were likely present from 4,000 feet msl through 14,000 feet msl. Probable cause(s): The pilots continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in airframe ice accretion and a subsequent loss of airplane control.