Landing and Overrun
The airplane touched down on a 1,280-foot long, damp, upsloping grass airstrip. The pilot reported that he had the throttle at idle, performed a full stall with full flaps, and experienced difficulty slowing the airplane. He applied what he described as "stand-on-the-brakes emergency stopping pressure," but only minimal braking was achieved.
Path After Departure
The aircraft continued off the end of the airstrip, crossed a country road, and came to rest on a concrete driveway. The left wing contacted a utility pole, causing the airplane to rotate 90 degrees before stopping.
Tire Marks and Touchdown Points
Tire marks on the grass indicated that the right main gear touched down 272 feet past the runway threshold, followed by the left main gear 42 feet later. The airplane traveled 30 feet 6 inches beyond the departure end of the airstrip before striking the pole. The pilot noted that while tire marks were visible on the strip, skid marks were only present after the airplane spun around following the pole contact.
Aircraft History and Brake Condition
The pilot purchased the airplane on October 1, 2003. The last annual inspection was dated September 27, 2003, during which new brake linings were installed. The pilot reported flying the airplane for 46 hours prior to the accident without any previous brake problems. Examination of the brake system revealed that the brake disks were worn concave, and only 20 percent of the brake pads were in contact with the disks.