Incident Overview
A pilot flying an unspecified aircraft initially contacted Athens Air Traffic Control Tower while 7 miles south of the airport and was instructed to report a right base for runway 09. Two minutes later, the pilot reported being on a long right base for runway 09, and was cleared to land. However, when the pilot called the tower from 1 mile on final, he stated he was on final for runway 09, but the tower informed him he was actually on final for runway 02. The tower cleared him to land on runway 02, which the pilot acknowledged and proceeded to land.
Landing and Brake Issues
After landing, the pilot told the airport assistant manager that he landed fast and past the runway numbers. Upon applying brakes, the aircraft veered severely to the right side of the runway. The pilot reported there was no left brake. He managed to center the aircraft on the runway and reapplied brakes, but again the airplane veered to the right, still with no left brake. Unable to stop the aircraft and with insufficient runway remaining to take off, the pilot decided to let the airplane exit off the end of the runway into the grass and roll to a stop.
Fence Encounter and Nose Gear Collapse
As the aircraft entered the grass at the end of the runway, the pilot saw a fence on the downward slope of a gulley. He then added power and lowered the flaps in an attempt to fly over the fence and gulley. The aircraft cleared both obstacles but, upon landing on the opposite side, the nose gear collapsed.
Damage Assessment
Examination of the airplane revealed the nose gear collapsed, damage to the nose cone, brakes, right wing spar, and the tail. Both propellers and engines were damaged due to propeller strikes.
Probable Cause
Not provided in the source.