Incident Overview
According to an official accident investigation source, an incident occurred while an airplane was holding in position on Runway 29R. The pilot reported losing radio contact with the tower. During this time, the pilot glanced at short traffic on Runway 21 and also noticed a red flashing light from the tower.
Sequence of Events
The pilot then touched the volume control knob on the radio and immediately heard the tower giving instructions to clear the runway. While taxiing clear of the runway, the airplane's right wing collided with a taxiway sign. The collision resulted in damage to the right wing spar.
Aircraft and Damage
The investigation source did not provide details on the aircraft type, registration, or operator. The only documented damage was to the right wing spar as a result of the collision with the taxiway sign.
Communication and Visibility
The pilot's loss of radio contact was temporary, and the tower's instructions were received after adjusting the volume control. The red flashing light from the tower was noted by the pilot, but the source does not specify its meaning or if it was related to the instructions.