Incident Details
After landing, the pilot was taxiing to the parking ramp or hangar while following signals from a lineman. During the taxi, the pilot turned off the angled taxiway prematurely. This maneuver caused the nose landing gear and the right main landing gear to enter a low area or hole situated off the edge of the taxiway.
Aircraft Damage
As the landing gears dropped into the depression, the propeller and the right wing struck the ground. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Pilot Statement
The pilot later stated that he should have kept the landing light on the taxiway until he had cleared the taxiway intersection, rather than relying solely on the lineman's instructions. This remark reflects the pilot's assessment of his own actions during the event.