Accident Summary
A pilot reported that during the landing approach, he was aware of a crosswind and configured the airplane with wing flaps set to 10 degrees. The runway length was 2,605 feet. After touchdown within the first 400 feet of the runway, the pilot initiated light braking, but the airplane decelerated only slightly. He then applied heavier braking, which produced little or no effect. With approximately 900 to 1,000 feet of runway remaining, both the pilot and a pilot-rated passenger applied heavy braking, yet the airplane did not decelerate noticeably.
Sequence of Events
The airplane continued beyond the paved runway surface at a speed of 10 to 15 miles per hour, traveled down an embankment, and subsequently struck a tree. No injuries were reported in the source.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, an airframe and powerplant mechanic examined the airplane. The inspection found that the brake pads and rotors were worn beyond the minimum allowable limits specified by the manufacturer.