Why planes freeze

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 10:02 in Astronomy & Space

Pilots and safety officials worry about ice accumulating on the wings and tail of an aircraft flying during freezing rain. Abnormal ice buildup can disturb airflow to alter the physics of flight and lead to stalls, rolls and high-velocity crashes.

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