AAIB investigation to Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, G-IFLP

Loss of separation due to airframe icing, Approx 30 miles west of Leeds, 16 December 2018.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 April 2019
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
16 December 2018
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II
Location:
Approx 30 miles west of Leeds
Registration:
G-IFLP

Summary:

G-IFLP encountered control difficulties due to airframe icing resulting in a descent below the cleared level. The pilot requested clearance to descend but was not able to convey the seriousness of the request whilst also manually flying the aircraft and operating the de-icing system. The controller did not detect the urgency of the situation and instructed the aircraft to maintain altitude. This resulted in a brief loss of separation with another aircraft.

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Published 11 April 2019