Incident Details
A pilot reported that during approach to a 150-foot-wide runway, he maintained centerline alignment with crosswind correction. The runway surface was wet following a recent rain shower. As the airplane neared the runway, a left drift developed. The pilot attempted to arrest the drift by lowering the right wing, but the airplane touched down on both main landing gear nearly simultaneously.
Sequence of Events
After touchdown, the airplane began a severe slip toward the left edge of the runway. Although the airplane remained aligned with the runway heading, it traveled sideways. The pilot maintained crosswind correction and managed to stop the airplane. He was later informed that the left wing had been damaged by a taxiway sign during the event.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane. A weather observation taken seven minutes after the accident indicated variable surface wind at 5 knots.