Event Details
The pilot of the airplane landed on Runway 3 on a dark night. According to the pilot's statement, the touchdown occurred on the centerline. Brakes were applied as the airplane's speed decreased. A few seconds later, the airplane began to swerve. The pilot ceased braking temporarily, then reapplied the brakes with increased pressure on the right brake and rudder, because the left main landing gear was on a rough icy area off the left side of the runway.
The pilot reported that the airplane straightened out and was beginning to veer toward the centerline. However, the left wing then struck a snowbank on the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently spun to the left into a pile of snow, causing the left main landing gear to collapse. This was followed by the collapse of the nose gear.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction involved in the event. No other factors were reported by the pilot.