Incident Overview
A commercial certificated pilot was concluding a public use caribou tracking flight when he landed a wheel/ski-equipped airplane on a remote ice-covered lake. The pilot estimated about 1,500 feet of usable landing area. He landed toward the west with the skis extended, but the airplane began sliding on the icy surface toward an area of open water along the lake's shore.
Maneuver and Impact
In response to the slide, the pilot initiated a left turn and applied engine power. During this maneuver, the airplane's right wing and right elevator struck the ice. The impact resulted in damage to the right wingtip, right aileron, and right elevator.
Post-Landing Conditions
After landing, the pilot discovered that the wind was from the east at about 7 knots. No other factors were reported in the source.