Incident Overview
A private pilot, flying solo in a ski-equipped airplane, was conducting a landing on a frozen, snow-covered lake. The lake was surrounded by trees, and the landing surface consisted of hard-packed snow with an icy layer.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, after touchdown the airplane continued to slide across the icy, hard-packed snow. The sliding motion continued until the airplane collided with a stand of trees located at the edge of the lake.
Damage Assessment
The collision resulted in structural damage to both wings of the airplane. No other damage was reported.
Mechanical Condition
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The aircraft was operating normally before the landing attempt.