Incident Summary
A pilot reported an accident involving a ski-equipped airplane during taxiing after landing on a snow-covered, off-airport landing site. The pilot was repositioning the airplane for parking when the left ski broke through the ice, followed shortly by the right ski. The pilot stated that he had not observed the area of soft or thin ice before taxiing.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage as a result of the incident.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The accident occurred after landing on a snow-covered, off-airport site, with the pilot noting he was unaware of the ice condition prior to taxiing.