What happened
The accident occurred during the landing phase of flight. The pilot was attempting to land on a runway that was covered with ice. Despite the hazardous surface conditions, the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop before reaching the end of the paved surface. The aircraft continued past the runway threshold and encountered soft terrain beyond the departure end. This impact caused the aircraft to nose over.
The investigation
Investigators reviewed the pre-flight preparations made by the pilot prior to the accident flight. Records indicated that the pilot had received two partial weather briefings before departing. However, there was no evidence that the pilot inquired about specific runway conditions at the intended destination airport. The lack of information regarding the ice-covered surface likely contributed to the inability to stop safely.
Findings
The primary factors leading to this accident were the pilot's failure to stop the aircraft on an ice-covered runway and the failure to obtain complete weather information, specifically regarding runway conditions. The combination of these errors resulted in the overrun and subsequent nose-over of the aircraft.
Safety message
Pilots must ensure they receive complete weather briefings that include current runway condition reports at the destination. Awareness of surface friction levels is critical for determining landing performance requirements and ensuring the ability to stop within the available distance.