Incident Overview
After returning from a local flight, the pilot initiated a landing on runway 03. The wind was reported from 310 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The runway had been plowed, but approximately 60 percent of its surface remained covered with patches of snow.
Sequence of Events
During the landing roll, the pilot reported that a gust of wind pushed the aircraft to the side. Subsequently, the right wheel contacted a snowbank, which turned the aircraft further to the right. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Remarks
The pilot's account indicates that the crosswind gust and the presence of snow patches on the runway were factors in the loss of directional control. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or injuries were provided in the source.