Incident Summary
A pilot experienced a directional deviation during landing on two consecutive flights. On the flight prior to the accident, the pilot felt a slight pull to the right when applying brakes. During the next flight, the pilot touched down normally, lowered the nose, and lightly applied brakes. The pull to the right was more severe. The pilot applied left rudder and increased engine power to straighten the aircraft, but the aircraft departed the runway at a 20-degree angle. Realizing the loss of control, the pilot reduced power just before the aircraft collided with another aircraft and a hangar.
Investigation Findings
A post-accident inspection of the brake system revealed no irregularities. A retired FAA operations inspector who had flown the aircraft several days prior to the accident reported that he noticed nothing wrong with the brakes at that time. The source does not specify any other mechanical issues or pilot errors, nor does it provide information on aircraft type, registration, injuries, or fatalities.
Conclusion
The investigation did not identify a specific cause for the reported brake pull. The brake system was found to be functioning normally after the accident.