Incident Details
During a landing on runway 28L, an airplane collided with a taxiway sign. According to the pilot, the approach was normal until nearing the threshold, where difficulty correcting for crosswind caused the airplane to drift to the right edge of the runway. After touchdown, the airplane continued to the right and "ballooned slightly" before the nose gear impacted a taxiway sign. The nose gear subsequently collapsed, and the airplane came to rest in the grass between runways 28L and 28R.
Weather Information
The pilot reported that the ATIS indicated winds from 250 degrees at 5 knots as he approached the airport. Later, at 1153, the recorded wind conditions were from 240 degrees at 10 knots.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he received the ATIS before the approach. He described the approach as normal, but mentioned difficulty correcting for the crosswind as he neared the threshold, resulting in the aircraft drifting to the right. After touching down, the airplane continued right, ballooned slightly, and the nose gear struck a taxiway sign, causing it to collapse. The airplane then came to rest in the grass area between runways 28L and 28R.