Incident Overview
A pilot provided details of an incident in which the airplane he was flying veered off the runway and struck a taxiway sign. According to the pilot, the event occurred after a bounced landing on runway 06.
Approach and Landing
The pilot stated that before landing, he flew over the airport and observed the windsock, which indicated the wind was from 150–160 degrees at 10–12 knots. Initially, he intended to land on runway 24 but changed his plan after hearing another airplane advise that they were using runway 06. While turning onto final approach, the pilot performed a 360-degree turn to ensure clearance with a departing airplane. He then extended the flaps 20 degrees and landed long, resulting in a bounce.
Runway Excursion
During the descent following the bounced landing, the pilot reported feeling the airplane 'shift' to the right. The airplane subsequently touched down, rolled off the right side of the runway, and collided with a taxiway sign. The impact separated the right main landing gear. The pilot estimated that the airplane traveled approximately 600 feet off the runway before coming to a stop.
Damage
The collision caused separation of the right main landing gear. No other damage is noted in the pilot's account.