Incident Summary
During a cross-country ferry flight, the airplane's windshield became spattered with oil, and the engine oil pressure began to decrease. In response, the pilot selected a forced landing area on a remote frozen lake.
Landing and Damage
During the landing roll, the airplane's right wing struck a tree. The impact produced damage to both the wing and the fuselage.
Pilot's Account
The pilot indicated that the engine breather tube was frozen over.
Aftermath
Due to the remote nature of the area, the pilot replaced the engine oil and departed the lake. The airplane was flown to the next available airstrip and secured. Damage to the airplane was reported to the NTSB 12 days later.