What happened
During the takeoff roll prior to the accident, the pilot observed that the left brake was sticking. The flight continued to the destination, where the aircraft encountered moderate to severe turbulence and a 90-degree left crosswind. Due to the combination of the crosswind and the mechanical issue with the brake, the pilot elected to land on the right side of the runway.
Upon touchdown, the airplane began drifting to the right. The pilot attempted to compensate by applying light pressure to the left brake. This resulted in the aircraft veering to the left, exiting the runway and traveling onto wet, grassy terrain, where it nosed over.
The investigation
An examination of the runway identified tire skid marks measuring between 300 and 400 feet in length. These marks continued from the runway across the grass and ended at the location of the inverted airplane.