Accident Overview
The airplane was landing on runway 8L, which has asphalt surface dimensions of 5,000 feet by 75 feet. During the landing roll, the airplane departed the left edge of the runway and impacted snow-covered terrain.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that upon touchdown, the airplane began skidding to the left and the left wheel was shaking violently. In an effort to keep the airplane on the runway, the pilot applied right rudder and right brake aggressively. Despite these actions, the airplane departed the runway onto snow-covered ground. The pilot stated that the airplane sank through a hard layer of snow, causing the propeller to strike the ground and the left wing to hit the snow.
Wind Conditions
At the time of the accident, the wind was from 170 degrees magnetic at 13 knots, gusting to 18 knots.