Accident Sequence
According to the pilot, during the landing roll on runway 26, the airplane veered to the right. In response, the pilot applied full engine throttle in an effort to gain altitude and airspeed. However, the right wing struck a runway sign located to the right of runway 26. The impact ruptured the right wing fuel tank.
After the collision, the pilot retarded the throttle and attempted to land in the grass on the opposite side of intersecting runway 20. The airplane slid across the runway intersection. During the slide, the right wing caught fire. The airplane eventually came to rest approximately 1,000 feet to the right of the centerline of runway 20.
Aircraft and Flight Information
No specific details about the aircraft type, registration, engine count, or operator were provided by the pilot or documented in the source. The flight's date, time of day, and location were not specified. The number of occupants and any injuries were not mentioned.
Pilot Actions
The pilot's account indicates that the veer to the right occurred on touchdown. The pilot's immediate actions included applying full throttle, then retarding the throttle after the wing strike. The attempted landing on the grass beyond runway 20 was unsuccessful as the airplane continued sliding.
Damage
The right wing tank was ruptured, and the right wing caught fire. The extent of further damage to the airplane was not described.