Accident Synopsis
A pilot experienced a runway excursion during the landing rollout on runway 16. The airplane had touched down normally, but a left drift developed during the rollout. The pilot applied right brake and rudder inputs to correct the drift, but the airplane departed the runway surface and struck a snow bank, causing the airplane to nose over.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the landing touchdown on runway 16 was normal. However, during the rollout, the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot applied right brake and rudder in an attempt to correct the situation. Despite these inputs, the airplane continued to the left, exited the runway surface, impacted a snow bank, and then nosed over.
Damage and Findings
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the wing spar and empennage. No mechanical anomalies were reported by the pilot. The reported wind at the time of the accident was from 130 degrees at 10 knots, indicating a left crosswind condition. No information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or occupant status.