Background
The aircraft took off from an airport where the runway was covered with slush. Approximately ten minutes later, it landed at another airport. At the destination, the runway surface was covered with dry snow.
Accident Sequence
During the landing, specifically at touchdown, the aircraft veered to the left and struck a snowbank adjacent to the runway. The impact caused the landing gear to fail, and the aircraft slid to a stop on the runway.
Investigation Findings
An investigation conducted after the accident revealed that the left wheel and brake assembly were frozen. Ice was found on the aft portion of the brake housing, the brake fitting, and the flex line.