Mar 17, 2007
Accident
Substantial Beverly, MA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The inadequate guidance and procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer regarding operation of the pneumatic de-icing boots. Also causal was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate directives which failed to require manufacturers to direct flightcrews to immediately operate pneumatic deicing boots upon entering icing conditions.
NTSB NYC07LA081