Dan Gryder’s “Probable Cause” youtube channel has a detailed discussion of the crash. Gryder is an experienced commercial pilot who investigates aircraft incidents. I recommend it if you want more information about the aviation issues here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kwPyiXCVKs
A VFR pilot flying into winter IMC/icing conditions is never a good idea.
Get-there-itis is a killer.