Accident Overview
An aircraft conducting touch-and-go maneuvers slid off the runway and collided with a snowbank. The incident occurred when the airplane, during the landing and rollout phase, encountered icy conditions. According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), the aircraft began to slide sideways on ice. Corrective inputs were applied but failed to alter the trajectory, and the airplane eventually struck the snowbank at the edge of the runway.
Pilot Reports
The CFI, who was providing instruction, stated in a written report that no mechanical malfunction was observed during the flight. The CFI further indicated that the dual student was at the controls at the time of the accident.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination of the aircraft was conducted. The inspection revealed no anomalies that could be associated with a preexisting condition. The airframe and systems were found to be free of any defects that might have contributed to the loss of directional control.
Conditions and Context
The occurrence took place during a touch-and-go landing, a training maneuver involving landing and immediately taking off again. The runway surface was noted to have patches of ice, which led to the slide. The CFI reported that despite corrective actions, the slide continued until the aircraft contacted the snowbank.
Findings
No evidence of mechanical failure or system malfunction was identified. The aircraft's performance and integrity were consistent with normal operation prior to the icy runway encounter. The accident sequence aligns with a loss of control on a contaminated surface.