What happened
Following departure from the original point of origin, the pilot navigated to a nearby airport and executed a landing on Runway 28. At the time of arrival, the runway surface was obscured by snow, and wind conditions were recorded from 270 degrees at a speed of 10 knots.
After completing the landing roll, the pilot taxied the aircraft back toward the active runway for an intended takeoff. During this ground maneuver, the aircraft entered a right turn while operating with reduced engine power and experiencing a tailwind component. Under these specific conditions, the nose of the aircraft pitched downward abruptly, resulting in a nosed-over incident.
The investigation
Examination of the event focused on the sequence of operations during the taxi phase following the initial landing. Investigators noted the environmental factors present, specifically the snow-covered runway surface and the wind direction relative to the aircraft's heading during the turn.