Flight and Landing
The pilot stated that after starting the engine at the departure airport, he checked the brakes and noted no discrepancies. During the engine run-up before departure, the brakes again showed no issues. The flight departed and was largely uneventful except for a momentary alternator discrepancy.
At the destination airport, the pilot entered the base leg and lowered one notch of flaps. He then turned final for runway 10, fully extended the flaps, and maintained an airspeed of approximately 65. He reported landing within the first third of the 2,700-foot-long runway.
Brake Application and Loss of Control
Upon landing, the pilot applied normal brakes but later reported, "...got nothing." He repositioned his feet, thinking he might be pushing on the rudder bar instead of the brake pedals, but again there was no effect. During the landing roll, he considered performing a go-around but decided against it due to the length of the remaining runway. The airplane continued off the end of the runway and collided with brush.
Post-Accident Observations
After coming to rest, the pilot and the passengers evacuated the airplane. The pilot then looked back and observed skid marks in the sand area beyond the departure end of the runway. He noted that he was familiar with the accident airport, having flown in there seven or eight times previously.
Following recovery of the airplane, an insurance adjuster examined the brake system and found no evidence of malfunction or any discrepancies.