Incident Overview
A scheduled charter flight, operated with a wheel-equipped airplane carrying two passengers, experienced a runway excursion during landing at a remote airport. The pilot had previously landed at the same airport earlier that day and was aware that the runway surface was covered with snow and ice.
Landing and Runway Conditions
Upon touchdown, the airplane encountered a crosswind of 18 knots. The aircraft began to weathervane to the left as a result of the crosswind. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation using rudder input and nose wheel steering, but these actions produced no noticeable effect on the airplane's direction.
Sequence of Events
The airplane continued its deviation to the left despite the pilot's control inputs. It subsequently slid off the departure end of the runway. The aircraft then proceeded down an embankment and came to rest in a snow bank.
No further details were provided in the report regarding the aircraft type, registration, or any injuries or damage sustained.