Originally Posted by
BoredwLife
Did I miss something? I understood that they were only in light to moderate icing. I have been through all types of icing in the 400 and I mean ALL. It sheds moderate like its candy, not even an issue. Now severe is a different story. But moderate is a non-event in the 400, IMHO.
Moderate as called by a DAL MD80 or Cactus Airbus is not the same as Moderate as reported by a booted King Air.. or Q400... I would think (their CVR shows this to be the case), that they were carrying a lot more ice than is normal for this type.