Incident Overview
A ground observer reported that an airplane was seen flying in and out of clouds before the incident. The observer's last sighting described the airplane turning toward Tok Airport with a "high angle of bank and sinking toward the ground." Subsequently, the airplane nosed over into a snow bank on the airport grounds.
Examination Findings
Post-incident examination of the airplane revealed that all leading edges were covered with 1/8 inch of rime ice. Additionally, the airplane was estimated to weigh 156 pounds over its certificated maximum gross weight.
Location
The event occurred at Tok Airport. No further location details were provided.
Notes
No information was available regarding the airplane's type, registration, engine count, date, operator, number of occupants, injuries, or fatalities. The source did not include any analysis or causal factors beyond the observed ice and excess weight.