Incident Details
The pilot reported that the touchdown point was beyond the runway numbers. Braking was not initiated until the aircraft had traveled halfway along the 2,400-foot-long runway. Even after applying maximum pressure to the brake pedals, no deceleration was apparent.
Pilot Actions
The pilot did not report attempting to pump the brakes or use asymmetrical braking to aid deceleration. However, before reaching the end of the runway, the pilot was able to accomplish a swerve off to the side. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck a VASI (Visual Approach Slope Indicator) light.
At the time of the incident, the pilot had accumulated 3.9 hours of pilot-in-command time in this make and model of aircraft.
Post-Incident Inspection
An examination of the aircraft's brakes revealed no discrepancies. No mechanical issues with the braking system were found that could explain the lack of deceleration.