Accident Summary
The airplane was damaged during landing when it exited the left side of runway 27L, a 5,004-foot by 100-foot dry asphalt surface, and struck a runway sign. The aircraft came to rest facing south in a grass area on the left side of the runway. Landing was conducted on runway 27L.
Pilot Actions
After touchdown, the pilot noted that the rate of left drift was excessive. The pilot applied both brakes and right rudder input in an attempt to correct the drift, but the airplane continued moving to the left side of the runway. The left main landing gear subsequently struck a runway sign as the airplane veered off the paved surface.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the airplane following the accident did not reveal any pre-existing mechanical anomalies that could have contributed to the loss of directional control. The reported wind at the time of the event was from 010 degrees magnetic at 8 knots.