Landing and Collision
The pilot stated that during landing, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the right. No aileron correction was applied. On the landing rollout, the airplane began to drift to the right. The pilot applied left rudder, but with negative results. The airplane continued to the right, departing the right side of the runway. The pilot observed a taxiway sign and applied right rudder, after which the airplane collided with the sign.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the brakes, flight controls, and nosewheel steering revealed no evidence of a pre-crash mechanical failure or malfunction. Examination of the right main landing gear showed a scuff mark. Inspection of the runway surface disclosed a skid mark veering to the right of the centerline, which was consistent with the damage noted on the right main landing gear.