Incident Overview
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, approximately 1 to 2 feet above the ground, the airplane experienced a drift to the right. The right main landing gear subsequently contacted a snowbank located along the right side of the runway. This contact caused the airplane to nose over. The aircraft came to rest inverted adjacent to the runway.
Damage Assessment
An examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to both the wings and the fuselage. The inspector did not observe any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Additionally, the pilot did not report any such malfunctions.
Weather Conditions
According to recorded data from a nearby airport, around the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 6 knots.