Accident Details
The airplane nosed over during a touch-and-go landing on a snow-covered runway. After coming to rest inverted, the vertical stabilizer and rudder were bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies.
Pilot Actions
Prior to landing, the pilot flew over the airport three times. He observed that one end of the runway was visible, while the remaining three-quarters of the runway was covered in snow. Visually, the snow did not appear deep. Based on reported winds, the pilot decided to perform a touch-and-go on the snow-covered portion of the runway. During touchdown, the landing gear entered the snow, and the airplane nosed over.
Airport Information
The Airport Facility Directory Southwest (AFD/SW) included a remark stating, "CLOSED winters due to snow." The pilot reported that he reviewed the AFD/SW but did not read the "Remarks" section.