Event Details
The pilot was returning to the departure airport after having flown for approximately two hours at various cruise altitudes. The pilot attempted a landing on runway 30, which measured 2,394 feet in length and 48 feet in width and was covered with slush. During the landing rollout, the airplane "swerved hard right" and entered a snowbank, where it subsequently nosed over.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the accident. Damage included the wing ribs, wing trailing edge, and rudder.
Weather Conditions
A weather reporting station located approximately 9 miles from the accident site recorded variable winds at 4 knots at the time of the accident.
Examination Findings
Examination of the airplane after the accident revealed that the brake pin lubrication had dried out, and the right brake caliper would not release.