What happened
While attempting to land at the Girdwood Airport in Girdwood, Alaska, a pilot operating a ski-equipped airplane observed snow removal equipment on the runway. The pilot initially flew over the airstrip and then returned to perform a touch-and-go landing, under the assumption that the personnel would move the equipment upon seeing his approach.
Following the successful touch-and-go, the pilot attempted a full-stop landing. However, the landing roll lasted longer than anticipated. As the aircraft approached the end of the runway, the pilot attempted to turn the airplane toward a clear area at the edge of the strip to reduce speed. During this maneuver, the pilot lost directional control and steered the aircraft into two maintenance vehicles.
The collision resulted in no injuries to the pilot. The maintenance vehicles, which were parked outside the runway perimeter marking cones, sustained only superficial damage. The airplane, however, sustained substantial damage.