Accident Overview
A pilot reported an accident during landing on a 2,200-foot asphalt runway. The surface was covered with loose gravel, which led to a loss of braking effectiveness.
Pilot's Account
According to the pilot, he conducted an overflight of the ranch strip before landing to assess the conditions. He touched down within the first 200 feet of the runway. However, whenever he applied the brakes, the wheels would lock and skid due to the loose gravel on the pavement. Realizing that he would be unable to stop before the end of the runway, the pilot shut down both engines and turned the aircraft to the right. This maneuver was intended to direct the aircraft onto a dyke rather than collide with railroad ties located at the runway's end.
Aftermath
During the evasive turn, the nose landing gear and the right main landing gear collapsed. The density altitude at the time of the accident was approximately 3,200 feet.
No other information regarding aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, occupants, or injuries was provided in the source.