Accident Overview
A Cessna 182K airplane nosed over after it contacted a snow bank during the landing rollout on a 3,999-foot-long, 75-foot-wide asphalt runway that was covered with snow. The pilot, who reported 3,761 hours of total flight experience including 2,855 hours in the same make and model, stated that he did not experience any preimpact airplane malfunctions.
Landing and Drift
The airplane touched down near the runway centerline. However, during the landing rollout, the pilot was unable to discern the runway boundaries due to the snow on the ground and sun glare. As a result, the airplane drifted to the left, subsequently contacting a snow bank and nosing over.
Damage
The airplane sustained damage to both wings, the propeller, and the horizontal and vertical stabilizers.
Pilot and Environmental Factors
The pilot indicated that the winds at the time of the accident were light and variable. The source does not specify any other environmental or operational factors.