Accident Overview
A tailwheel airplane experienced a loss of directional control during landing on runway 10, resulting in a runway excursion and inversion. The accident occurred on a 4,403-foot long, 100-foot wide asphalt runway that had patches of ice.
Sequence of Events
The pilot approached the runway at an excessive speed and touched down approximately halfway along the runway. After landing, the airplane began to swerve. The pilot applied left rudder input in an attempt to prevent a ground loop. However, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, collided with a snow bank, and came to rest inverted.
Contributing Conditions
According to the pilot and weather reports from airports near the accident site, a left quartering tailwind was present at the time of landing.
Runway Information
Runway 10 was 4,403 feet in length and 100 feet in width, constructed of asphalt. Ice was present in scattered patches on the runway surface.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained damage from the impact with the snow bank and the subsequent inversion.