Incident Overview
A pilot attempted to land on a gravel airstrip covered with approximately 4 inches of snow. The landing was unsuccessful, resulting in the aircraft nosing over after a bounce.
Previous Flight Observations
A prior flight had successfully landed at the same airstrip using an identical aircraft, but with larger tires. That pilot reported that the snow was a 'definite factor' for landing, indicating challenging conditions.
Pilot Account
The pilot of the incident aircraft provided a description of the events. During the landing attempt, the airplane descended into the snow, causing a bounce. The pilot stated, '...sank in which caused a bounce. I...did not add power to smooth the bounce or go around.' After the bounce, the aircraft touched down in unbroken snow and immediately nosed over.
Outcome
The incident concluded with the aircraft coming to rest on its nose. No further details are available from the source regarding damage or other outcomes.