Taxiing Instructor Reports Wing Strike with Sign Post

Incident Details

A flight instructor reported that, after landing, he was taxiing from the runway to the customs area located on the northern side of the airport. This required the airplane to taxi on a road that runs between the runway and the US Customs facility. During the taxi, the airplane's right wing struck a sign post located on the right side of the road.

Damage Assessment

The impact with the sign post resulted in a dent to the leading edge of the right wing and bent internal wing ribs. No other damage was noted.

Pilot Report

The flight instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal flight.