Accident Summary
The pilot reported that the airplane was performing well throughout the flight and as he entered the traffic pattern for landing at the destination airport. Perceiving that he was high on final approach, the pilot slipped the airplane to increase the descent rate.
Sequence of Events
On short final, the airplane was low and struck a snowbank that crossed the approach end of the runway. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. Upon striking the snowbank, the pilot aborted the landing and diverted safely to a nearby airport staffed with crash, fire, and rescue personnel.
Aircraft Damage
Substantial damage was sustained by the airplane as a result of the collision with the snowbank.