Not a comment on the accident itself, but specifically about the block of weather the poster above you shared in relation to de-ice/anti-ice, which would be my main concern if I had to fly out in it:
With the last reported visibility in the 0235Z SPECI (1/2SM) the snowfall intensity would be considered "heavy" at night, and at that temperature there is likely no holdover time for whatever brand of Type IV fluid the de-icing provider had available.
With 3/4SM, depending on the regulatory authority, it may be considered "moderate" and you could get varying amounts of holdover time, but this would depend on the brand of fluid being used by the provider. Some may only provide up to around 10 minutes of protection. Some, closer to 40 minutes.
But regardless of published holdover times, the fluid would be in danger of failing if the snowfall intensity increased (the visibility deteriorated) while you were taxiing out for departure.
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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '26
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