Flight Diversion
According to the pilot, while en route to Grandfield, Oklahoma, the weather began to deteriorate. The pilot elected to divert and land at Wheeler instead of continuing to the original destination.
Landing Attempt
The aircraft was landed slightly fast and downwind. Winds were reported from 210 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Aborted Landing and Climb
As the aircraft neared the north end of the runway, the pilot stated that the right brake pedal went soft. The landing was aborted by applying full power. Once airborne, the aircraft cleared a fence but was unable to climb fast enough to clear a line of trees.
Forced Landing
Realizing the aircraft would not clear the trees, the pilot reduced power and flew the aircraft in a landing attitude into rough terrain.