Aircraft Collides with Snowbank After Brake Weakness and Landing Long (N3762Y)

Incident Overview

A pilot observed a weakness in the aircraft's left brake while taxiing for takeoff. Despite this, the pilot elected to proceed with the flight. The aircraft landed long at the destination airport, as reported by control tower personnel.

Maneuver and Collision

After landing, the pilot attempted to turn onto the right high-speed taxiway. Subsequently, according to the pilot, he tried to turn left, back onto the runway. However, the aircraft continued a right ground loop or swerve and collided with a snowbank.

Sequence of Events

• While taxiing for departure, the pilot detected a left brake weakness.
• The flight was completed despite the brake issue.
• At the destination, the aircraft touched down long on the runway.
• The pilot initiated a right turn toward the high-speed taxiway.
• The pilot then attempted to reverse the turn to the left, but the aircraft maintained a rightward swerve.
• The ground loop or swerve ended when the aircraft struck a snowbank.