Jan 27, 1996
Accident
Destroyed MOUNT STORM, WV
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reason(s), and the accumulation of structural ice on the airplane, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a subsequent forced landing before the pilot could reach an alternate airport. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) conditions, darkness, fog, and the lack of suitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
NTSB BFO96LA040