Event Description
The aircraft collided with deep unplowed snow on the runway during takeoff and nosed over. Just prior to rotation, the nose wheel caught the deeper snow at the end of the plowed portion of the runway, leading to the nose-over event.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he had landed on frozen snow earlier, but when he returned to takeoff, the snow had become soft. He noted that a 1200-foot-long portion of the runway had been cleared, but it was about 10 feet too short for a safe takeoff.
Runway Conditions
The runway had a plowed section of approximately 1200 feet in length. Beyond that section, the snow was deep and unplowed. The pilot did not use flaps during the takeoff.
Additional Details
The aircraft's nose wheel encountered the unplowed snow at the end of the cleared area, causing the aircraft to nosed over. No other factors were reported.