Landing and Brake Issues
The pilot was conducting a landing on a runway 2,200 feet in length. He described the approach as a normal short field landing with full flaps deployed. Upon touchdown, he retracted the flaps and applied the brakes.
The pilot reported that the left brake locked up and the right brake failed, making the airplane difficult to control. He noted that a mechanic had just completed 16 hours of work bleeding the brake system and replacing both brake cylinders.
FAA Observations
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the airplane touched down halfway down the runway. There were 535 feet of skid marks on the runway surface. The airplane departed the runway, and the right main landing gear sheared off.
Pilot's Remarks
The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if the brakes and related systems had been examined for leaking fixtures that allow air into the system.