Incident Details
A pilot reported that while attempting to land at an airport along his route to Las Vegas, Nevada, deteriorating weather conditions prompted him to seek a landing to let the weather pass. According to the pilot, the airport's unicom had broadcast winds from 340 degrees at 30 knots, gusting to 35 knots. A witness observed the pilot make an initial landing attempt on runway 26, which resulted in a go-around. The witness noted that weather conditions were worsening and saw the airplane make a second landing attempt.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that during the second landing, he touched down on the left side of the runway. He reported that a gust seemed to have kicked the aircraft further to the left, and it subsequently struck a runway sign. No further details about the aircraft or injuries were provided in the source.
Witness Account
A witness recounted that the pilot first attempted to land on runway 26 but executed a go-around. As weather conditions continued to deteriorate, the witness observed the airplane make a second approach and landing. The witness did not provide additional information about the outcome beyond the pilot's account of the sign strike.