Incident Overview
A pilot en route to an intended destination was 40 miles away when a level 6 thunderstorm was reported over the airport at the estimated time of arrival. The pilot decided to divert to another airport.
Landing and Taxi
Upon landing on runway 35, the pilot exited the runway. According to the pilot, the taxiway leading to the terminal appeared to be approximately 2 miles long. In an effort to save time, the pilot taxied at a speed of 25 to 30 miles per hour.
Loss of Control
A rise in the taxiway obstructed the pilot's view of the right taxiway exit. The pilot was unable to reduce speed sufficiently to execute a right turn. As a result, the aircraft departed the taxiway and came to rest in a ditch west of the taxiway, approximately 15 feet below the taxiway pavement.
Final Remarks
The incident involved a high-speed taxi on a taxiway with an obscured exit, leading to a terrain excursion into a ditch. No further details were provided regarding injuries, damage, or aircraft specifics.