Incident Overview
A student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) were conducting a landing on an 80-foot-wide runway. As the airplane approached the runway, it began to drift to the right of the centerline. The CFI immediately assumed control of the airplane, lowering the nose and applying full power in an attempt to arrest the drift and execute a go-around. However, corrective inputs using rudder and aileron were unsuccessful in realigning the aircraft with the runway centerline.
Landing and Impact
The airplane subsequently touched down on the right side of the runway. After touchdown, the aircraft continued to travel along the right side of the runway surface. During this roll, the right wing contacted a taxiway identification sign located adjacent to the runway, resulting in damage to the wing.
Pilot Report and Weather Conditions
The CFI stated that no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies were observed with the airplane prior to the event. Weather conditions at the airport, recorded at 1153, indicated winds from 200 degrees at 12 knots with gusts to 18 knots. The crosswind component likely influenced the aircraft's directional control during the landing attempt.