Incident Overview
During the landing roll on Runway 36, the pilot of the airplane experienced a complete brake system failure when applying the brakes. Despite having hydraulic pressure, the brakes did not engage. The pilot reported the incident to an FAA inspector and later described to the investigator-in-charge that after touchdown, he noticed he had no brakes but observed hydraulic pressure.
Loss of Control and Stopping
Unable to maintain directional control, the airplane departed the right side of the runway and came to a stop in a ditch. The pilot was not injured, and there were no reported injuries.
Aircraft and Brake System Details
The airplane had accumulated a total of 748 flight hours since new at the time of the incident. According to the operator, the brake failure was due to a failure of the hydraulic brake system, though the specific reason for the failure remained undetermined.
Investigation Findings
The investigation confirmed the brake system failure as reported by the pilot. No further causal factors were identified in the source material.