Accident Sequence
The airplane touched down on the right side of runway 22L's centerline at a speed described by the pilot as "a little excessive." The runway measured 4,850 feet in length and 75 feet in width. Following touchdown, the airplane bounced three times as it slowly veered off the runway surface. While the pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway, the airplane impacted a taxiway sign.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that his visibility was compromised during the landing. He stated that he was "blinded by the combination of sun and bugs," which prevented him from seeing clearly. No further details were provided regarding the type or quantity of bugs, or the specific effect of the sun.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the accident, the sun's position relative to the runway was determined to be approximately 20 degrees to the right of the runway heading and 1.4 degrees above the horizon. This geometry may have contributed to glare, but the source does not explicitly state a causal link.
The circumstances of the accident were documented solely from the pilot's account. No information about the aircraft, occupants, injuries, damage, or time of day was included in the source.