Incident Overview
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a veering event during the landing roll on a flat, soft dirt surface of a dry lakebed. The pilot reported that upon attempting to apply the left brake, the brake pedal could not achieve full deflection. The pilot characterized the sensation as similar to having an object underneath the pedal. Due to the insufficient braking, the airplane turned to the right, causing the right wing to strike the ground. The airplane then bounced, and during the subsequent motion, the left wing also struck the ground. The airplane eventually came to rest.
Pilot's Account
The pilot provided the account of the sequence to investigators. He stated that no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions were present that would have prevented normal operation of the airplane. After the event, the pilot inspected the area and found no objects that could have obstructed the left brake pedal's movement. The exact cause of the perceived obstruction was not determined.
Terrain and Aircraft Details
The terrain was described as flat, soft dirt on a dry lakebed. The airplane was equipped with a tailwheel configuration. The pilot did not report any issues with the right brake or other controls. The airplane sustained wing strikes during the incident, but no further details about the extent of damage were provided.