Incident Overview
A private certificated pilot/owner was conducting a landing at a remote airport. The purpose of the flight was to perform work on the FAA's VOR building at the destination airport. The pilot is an employee of the FAA's Airways Facilities Branch.
Weather and Wind Conditions
The pilot reported that his pre-flight weather check included a wind report of 060 degrees at eight knots. Upon arrival over the airport, he visually checked the windsock. The windsock frame appeared to be oriented about 150 degrees, but the tail of the sock was blowing at an angle. He perceived the wind to be 060 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 15 knots.
Landing and Runway Excursion
The pilot landed on Runway 33, touching down at the approach end. The runway surface was icy. Approximately 300 feet after touchdown, the airplane was blown to the left. The pilot was unable to correct the left drift, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway into an area of soft snow.
Damage
The airplane nosed over and sustained damage to its wings and vertical stabilizer.
Airport Information
The remarks section of the airport facility directory/Alaska supplement notes that the airport is unattended, the runway condition is not monitored, the airport has frequent crosswinds, and the windsock at the south end of the airport is damaged and not functioning properly.