Accident Overview
On May 27, 2015, at approximately 0700 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T188C (registration N1965J) departed the right side of runway 08 after landing at Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport (82V), Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. The airplane, operated by Circle S Aviation, LLC under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight, sustained substantial damage. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The local flight had originated from 82V about 0540.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that winds were light and variable during the landing approach. Upon touchdown and application of forward elevator control, the airplane veered sharply to the right. Full aerodynamic control inputs and application of the left brake failed to stop the veer. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and struck a small berm. The left main landing gear was bent aft, and the airplane slid to a stop, causing the engine cowling to be crushed and both wings wrinkled. The pilot's verbal statement to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and his written statement were consistent.
FAA Examination
An FAA inspector examined the airplane and noted that the only skid marks on the runway were from the left tire. When the aircraft was raised with a lift, the right tire assembly spun freely. The right brake drum was deeply grooved, but there was no indication that the right wheel had seized. The reason for the runway departure could not be determined.