Approach and Alignment Issues
During a circle-to-land approach, the pilot was transitioning from the base leg to the final leg. The incident occurred during the final phase of the approach. The pilot overshot the runway centerline, meaning the aircraft was not aligned with the runway as it turned onto the final approach path. On short final, still at a low altitude, the pilot had not managed to correct the alignment and was not centered on the centerline.
Corrective Maneuvers
To achieve alignment with the runway, the pilot executed a left turn. This was followed by a right turn. Both maneuvers were performed at low altitude and in close proximity to the ground.
Ground Contact and Damage
During the right turn, the right wing contacted the snow-covered ground. The wing was dragged along the surface, resulting in damage to the outboard leading-edge slat. The slat is a movable aerodynamic surface on the leading edge of the wing.