Airplane Noses Over After Snowbank Impact on Ice-Covered Runway

Accident Sequence

During the landing roll on an ice and snow covered runway, the airplane began to drift to the right. The pilot applied left rudder to correct the deviation, but the airplane continued moving right. As a result, the right main landing gear wheel left the runway surface and entered the adjacent snow. The airplane subsequently struck a snowbank, nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and the fuselage.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.