Event
A flight to another airport in the local area ended with the aircraft striking a snow bank and nosing over during takeoff. The pilot and a friend had flown to the airport, where the pilot observed the wind sock and chose to land on Runway 11. During the landing, the aircraft encountered snow on the runway that was deeper than expected.
Takeoff Attempt
Because of the runway slope, the pilot decided to take off in the opposite direction, downhill, with a slight tailwind. The aircraft became airborne but could only climb to about 5 feet. Subsequently, it hit a 6-foot snow bank and nosed over.
Pilot's Statement
The pilot stated that he believed the accident occurred due to wind gusts from behind and the aircraft hitting drifts that slowed it down.