Accident Sequence
According to the pilot's account, during the landing roll, a nose wheel vibration prompted him to apply back pressure on the yoke. This action caused the airplane to begin "hopping." In an effort to increase braking effectiveness, the pilot attempted to retract the flaps. During this maneuver, the aircraft drifted to the right, struck a snowbank, nosed over, and came to rest inverted.
The pilot stated, "The airplane drifted right and struck the snowbank, probably because I was reaching for the flaps." The sequence of events suggests that the pilot's attention was divided between addressing the vibration and managing the flap retraction, leading to a loss of directional control.
Pilot Background
The pilot reported a total flight experience of 100 hours, with 20 hours specifically in the make and model of the accident aircraft. No further details regarding the pilot's training or recent flight activity were provided in the source.
Investigation Notes
The investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or damage items. The time of day, weather conditions, and any ATC involvement were also not mentioned. The source contains no explicit statement of probable cause for the accident.