Incident Overview
A pilot reported that after completing three takeoffs and full stop landings on runway 30, he switched to runway 04. This runway was 3078 feet long and 100 feet wide, with surface conditions described as ice and snow covered.
Landing and Loss of Control
Following the landing on runway 04, the airplane encountered a patch of packed snow and began to skid. The pilot stated that he "lost control" and that the "plane ran off side of runway." During the skid, the pilot attempted to hold the yoke back, but the nosewheel dug into soft snow located on the side of the runway, causing the airplane to nose over.
Pilot and Aircraft Condition
The pilot was not injured in the incident. He did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft. The right wing rear spar was found to be bent as a result of the event.
Runway Information
Runway 04 measured 3078 feet in length and 100 feet in width. Its surface was covered with ice and snow, which contributed to the reported skidding conditions.
Damage Assessment
The aircraft sustained damage to the right wing rear spar, which was bent. No other damage was explicitly reported.