Accident Overview
A pilot diverted from the intended destination airport to a nearby air park after encountering low clouds and reduced visibility. The field at the air park was snow-covered, with some areas showing vegetation through the snow and bare ground from snowmobile tracks.
Sequence of Events
While circling for landing, the pilot observed the snow-covered field but noted visible vegetation and bare ground where snowmobiles had made turns. The pilot proceeded with the landing. During the landing roll, the main landing gear sank into deep snow, causing the airplane to nosed over.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the nosed over event.