The regional airline flight in Alaska that crashed, killing all 10 people onboard, was overweight before it took off, according to a preliminary report released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Freezing rain was reported in Nome at the time of the crash. A large weather front over Western Alaska created the potential for ice buildup as the plane neared the airport, according to the NTSB report.

The Cessna flight was set to brave a 140 mile journey through icy conditions Feb. 6, but never arrived to its destination. A search uncovered a nightmare sight as all 10 aboard were found dead inside