Incident Description
Following touchdown, the pilot reported that the left wheel would not roll. The aircraft subsequently veered off the left side of the runway and entered a ditch that was filled with plowed snow.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination of the landing gear and brakes revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or difficulty. No anomalies were found in the components inspected.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that the movement areas at the departure airport, including the sod runway, had areas covered with slush and snow. After the accident, the pilot discovered frozen slush on the left main landing gear brake.