Accident Narrative
On June 28, 2018, at approximately 1130 central daylight time, a Cessna T210N airplane, registration N6386C, experienced a loss of directional control while landing at Pocahontas Municipal Airport (M70) in Pocahontas, Arkansas. The private pilot was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from Henry County Airport (PHT) in Paris, Tennessee, about 1000 and was conducted as a personal flight under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the landing.
After touching down on runway 36 with a left quartering tailwind, the pilot reported that the airplane veered to the left as if a tire had blown. The pilot attempted to correct toward the centerline by applying the right brake but was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane subsequently exited the left side of the runway and nosed over, damaging the right wing.
Runway Evidence
Examination of the runway revealed two skid marks beginning 1,100 feet and 1,132 feet from the threshold of runway 36. The right skid mark started 32 feet before the left skid mark. Both skid marks continued to the left edge of the 4,000-foot-long, 75-foot-wide asphalt runway and exited 1,500 feet from the runway threshold.
Aircraft Examination
Inspection of the airplane showed that the left wheel and tire spun freely, while the right wheel and brake assembly were tight. Disassembly of the right wheel and brake assembly revealed that the brake linings were new and had recently been replaced. A review of maintenance records indicated that the right brake lining had been replaced on numerous occasions compared to the left brake lining. Examination of the airframe and engine found no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal flight operations.