Flight Event
The commercial certificated pilot was landing the airplane on a paved runway that was 6,398 feet long by 150 feet wide. During the landing roll, as the pilot applied the airplane's brakes, the airplane suddenly veered to the left. The right wingtip struck the runway surface. The airplane then departed off the left edge of the runway.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained damage to the right wingtip that required replacement of the wingtip, nose rib, and the leading edge of the wing between wing stations 190 and 208.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the sudden left veer occurred while applying the brakes during the landing roll.
Investigation Findings
No mechanical malfunction of the airplane was found during the subsequent investigation.