Event Overview
According to the pilot, the airplane collided with a snow bank during landing and nosed over. The nose gear collapsed as a result of the impact. The incident occurred while attempting to land on runway 35.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that prior to landing, he listened to the closest automated terminal information service (ATIS), which was located 30 miles away, reporting winds from 260 degrees at 16 knots. He also checked the windsock at the destination airport, which indicated winds from the west. The pilot reported making two go-arounds because the airplane was not lined up with the runway centerline on previous approaches.
Third Landing Attempt
On the third landing attempt, after turning onto final approach, the pilot noted the airplane was "just a little on the upwind side of the runway centerline." Following touchdown, the pilot stated that "the wind blew me off the side of the runway," causing the airplane to contact a snow bank. The nose gear then collapsed and the airplane nosed over.
No other details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, or occupants.