Accident Overview
A tailwheel airplane equipped with tundra tires performed an off-airport precautionary landing after encountering icing conditions. During the landing roll, the aircraft encountered soft terrain, causing it to nose over.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the pilot.
Weather Conditions
Weather data from the intended destination's automated weather observation station, located approximately 19 miles to the southwest, was reviewed. About 37 minutes before the accident, conditions included wind from 120 degrees true at 14 knots, visibility 1 statute mile, light snow, mist, temperature 34°F, and dewpoint 30°F. About 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 110 degrees true at 13 knots, overcast ceiling at 1700 feet, visibility 1 1/4 statute miles, light snow, mist, temperature 34°F, and dewpoint 32°F.