Accident Overview
A student pilot had just landed the airplane and exited the runway at a taxiway. While taxiing toward a fueling facility, the pilot inadvertently turned onto a roadway designated for automobile traffic. Shortly thereafter, the pilot became distracted by an automobile, and the left wing of the airplane struck a sign post. The airplane then departed the roadway and came to rest in a ditch. During the accident sequence, the left wing sustained substantial damage.
Details from the Investigation
The aircraft was being taxied by a student pilot after landing. The pilot exited the runway via a taxiway and proceeded toward the fueling facility. The pilot inadvertently entered a roadway intended for automobiles. While on the roadway, the pilot's attention was diverted by an automobile, leading to the left wing contacting a sign post. The impact caused the airplane to leave the roadway and come to a stop in a ditch. The left wing was substantially damaged.
Damage and Aftermath
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. No other damage details were provided. The aircraft came to rest in a ditch adjacent to the roadway.