Accident Details
An aircraft experienced a ground loop during landing on a narrow snow-covered runway. The pilot, who had been inactive in flying for several years, had recently purchased the accident aircraft. He had accumulated 9 hours of dual instruction and 3 hours of solo flight time in this aircraft.
Landing and Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, as he approached for landing, he was not properly aligned with the cleared area of the narrow runway. Just after touchdown, the right main landing gear drifted into the snow berm on the right side of the runway. The aircraft then entered a ground loop to the right and tipped onto the left wing.
Investigation Findings
No probable cause was stated in the official source. The accident involved a snowbank collision and ground loop during landing on a snow-covered narrow runway. The pilot's recent inactivity and limited experience in the aircraft were noted.