Accident Details
The accident occurred during a landing on a private airstrip owned by the pilot on his farm. The aircraft touched down and began its landing rollout. Shortly after, it swerved to the left and departed the runway. The aircraft continued off the runway surface, collided with a fence, and nosed over in a freshly plowed field. The field, adjacent to the runway, was freshly plowed at the time of the accident.
Post-Accident Examination
After the aircraft came to rest, the pilot examined the braking system. The inspection revealed that the brakes were rusted and pitted, indicating corrosion and wear. The pilot reported that the left brake appeared to have locked or applied unevenly, causing the aircraft to veer leftward. This braking asymmetry was perceived as the reason the aircraft swerved off the runway.
Ownership and Operation
The aircraft was owned by the pilot, who was flying it at the time of the incident. The airstrip was a private facility on the pilot's property.