Incident Overview
A pilot reported two incidents involving the same aircraft on consecutive days in April 1985. The first occurred on April 11 during a landing at Omak, Washington. The left tire blew out, which damaged the left wheel and braking system. Repairs were subsequently made, but the pilot noted that the left brake felt spongy.
Subsequent Flight
The following day, April 12, the pilot flew the aircraft to a private airstrip at Paulina, Oregon. During the touchdown, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot applied excessive right rudder in an attempt to correct the veer. According to the pilot, the left brake then locked, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Damage
As a result of the nose-over, additional damage occurred, though specific items were not detailed in the report. The initial damage from the tire blowout included the left wheel and braking system.