On November 18, 1990, a Cessna 195 (registration N4320V) operated by Kieth Kreth was involved in an aviation accident near N. Little Rock, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the right brake locked during landing rollout. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot lost directional control after the right brake locked during landing rollout, causing the aircraft to depart the runway and groundloop.
What happened
During the landing rollout phase of flight, the pilot initiated a standard procedure to verify the functionality of the braking system. To check for normal operation, the pilot lightly applied both brakes simultaneously. However, the right brake locked for an unknown reason, immediately compromising directional control.
The pilot attempted to maintain control of the aircraft's path but was unsuccessful in preventing a deviation from the runway centerline. The airplane departed the runway to the right side. Following the departure, the aircraft groundlooped and eventually came to rest adjacent to the runway surface.
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the right brake locked during landing rollout.