Feb 8, 2001
Accident
Substantial Sioux Falls, SD
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot initiated the flight into known icing conditions which resulted in his ability to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the ice accumulation and the company induced pressure for the pilot to make the flight into the adverse weather conditions.
NTSB CHI01LA082