Incident Overview
A pilot experienced a runway excursion after landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported that he intentionally came in high due to auto traffic operating perpendicular to the runway. Upon landing and applying brakes, the airplane pulled hard left with only partial braking available. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway before nosing over.
Touchdown Speed Discrepancy
The pilot stated that the touchdown speed was between 65 and 70 knots. In contrast, the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the accident aircraft recommended a touchdown speed of 60 knots. The higher touchdown speed may have contributed to the landing distance required.
Pilot Statement
The pilot provided two key statements: first, that he "intentionally came in a little high due to...the auto traffic that runs perpendicular to runway 36" and second, that "when I landed and applied brakes, my plane pulled hard left and I experienced only partial braking." These statements form the basis of the reported facts.