Accident Details
A pilot planning to practice landings on a snow-covered field near his home conducted a low pass over the area, dragging one tire in the snow. The pilot reported that there were 2 to 3 inches of snow at his residence, but he had not checked the snow conditions in the field prior to the flight.
During the maneuver, the crust covering the snow broke, and the tire was pulled into the snow. The aircraft subsequently nosed over to an inverted position.
Pilot Actions
The pilot stated that he was flying low over the field while dragging one tire in the snow. He did not assess the snow conditions in the field before the flight. The accident occurred when the snow crust failed under the weight of the tire.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane came to rest inverted. The extent of damage to the aircraft is not specified in the source.