Taxiway Excursion After Landing on Runway 17L

Event Description

According to the pilot, a normal landing was completed on runway 17L. The pilot subsequently received an instruction to cross runway 17R without delay. As the airplane was taxiing, it began to weather vane to the left, likely due to wind conditions. The pilot attempted to correct the direction by applying right rudder, but the airplane continued veering left. During this maneuver, the airplane collided with a taxiway light. The pilot continued maneuvering to the left, causing the airplane to enter a ditch. As a result, the tail of the airplane struck an airport sign.

Sequence of Events

• Landing on runway 17L was normal.
• ATC instruction to cross runway 17R without delay was received.
• During taxi, the airplane weathervaned left into the wind.
• Pilot's application of right rudder was insufficient to prevent the leftward movement.
• The airplane struck a taxiway light.
• The airplane subsequently entered a ditch.
• The tail of the airplane struck an airport sign.