Accident Overview
A private pilot conducting a personal cross-country flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91, encountered whiteout conditions en route to the destination. The pilot reversed course to return to the departure airport, but visibility continued to diminish, prompting a decision to land on a frozen, snow-covered lake.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that the ski-equipped airplane landed hard on uneven terrain. The impact caused the left main landing gear to collapse, and the left wing subsequently struck the ground. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical issues with the airplane before the accident.
Damage Details
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage as a result of the accident.