Accident Details
The airplane experienced a loss of control during landing, resulting in substantial damage upon striking a visual approach slope indicator light. A fire subsequently erupted and was extinguished by the pilot and airport personnel. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the right brake was not functioning. He attempted to stop using the left brake while compensating with rudder inputs. The aircraft veered to the right, departed the runway, and impacted the visual approach slope indicator light.
Brake Issues
The pilot stated that maintenance had been performed on the brakes twice in the previous two months. On those occasions, the mechanic bled the lines and added fluid. The pilot noted that he had flown the airplane the day before the accident with no reported problems.
Post-Accident Findings
Following the accident, a seal in the brake master cylinder was found to be defective. No other causal factors were identified in the source material.