Accident Sequence
The aircraft completed a normal skydiver drop before the pilot initiated a spiral descent for landing. The intended landing site was a 2000-foot gravel runway with a powerline located at the approach end. Wind conditions were reported as variable at 5 knots, and the density altitude was approximately 2400 feet.
Landing and Braking
During the landing, the aircraft touched down within the first third of the runway. The pilot applied the brakes, but reported that the braking action was marginal. Consequently, the aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway length and ran off the end of the runway.
Post-Impact
After departing the runway, the aircraft struck a ditch. The impact caused the nose gear to fail. Prior to the accident, the pilot had been warned that the aircraft's brakes were marginal.