Accident Summary
On a personal local flight under Part 91, a solo student pilot was sightseeing near a frozen lake. He noticed a well-marked landing area in the snow and chose to land there. During the landing roll, the main landing gear wheels broke through the crusted snow, causing the airplane to nose over. The student pilot reported damage to the left wing, rudder, and vertical stabilizer.
Pilot's Actions
The pilot, who was the sole occupant, said he elected to land after observing the marked area. The landing was conducted on snow-covered terrain adjacent to a frozen lake.
Damage Assessment
According to the pilot, the left wing, rudder, and vertical stabilizer were damaged during the accident. The extent of damage was not further specified.