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Archive Home > 2009 > February > 14 > Plane crew noticed ice buildup, but nothing is final on cause Same plane type used for Redmond, but no accidents reported in 8 years

Plane crew noticed ice buildup, but nothing is final on cause Same plane type used for Redmond, but no accidents reported in 8 years

By Carolyn Thompson / The Bulletin
February 14, 2009

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The crew of the commuter plane that fell on a house, killing all 49 people aboard and one person on the ground, noticed significant ice buildup on the wings and windshield just before the aircraft began pitching and rolling violently, investigators said....

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