Incident
During the landing roll on a dry, 3,455-foot long and 40-foot wide asphalt runway, the airplane unexpectedly veered to the left. Despite multiple attempts by the pilot to correct the deviation, the airplane continued leftward, exited the runway surface, and subsequently struck a parked aircraft. The wind in the vicinity of the accident was recorded as calm.
Pilot Report
The pilot, who had accumulated approximately 5,000 total flying hours, stated that the airplane would pull to the left each time the brakes were applied. He reported making several brake applications during the landing roll in an effort to maintain directional control, but each application resulted in a leftward veer. The pilot further noted that during an earlier flight earlier that same day, he had observed a similar tendency: the airplane "pulled slightly to the left as brakes were applied."
Investigation
A thorough examination of the airplane's braking system was conducted following the accident. The inspection revealed no anomalies or malfunctions within the braking components. The system was found to be operating normally, with no evidence of hydraulic leaks, worn components, or improper adjustments that could account for the reported veering behavior. The cause of the leftward pull during brake application was not determined from the physical evidence.