Incident Overview
According to the pilot's written statement, the incident occurred after the airplane exited the runway and began taxiing to parking. When the pilot applied right rudder to execute a right turn, the airplane did not respond as expected and instead continued straight ahead, ascending an embankment.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the flight controls during the event. The statement did not include any additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the unintended movement.
FAA Inspection
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspector responded to the site following the incident. The inspector observed that the airplane had come to rest on a 10-degree slope. Damage was noted to the horizontal stabilizer.
System Examination
Further inspection of the braking and steering systems was conducted by the FAA inspector. No mechanical anomalies were found in either system. The inspector's report indicated that the systems appeared to function normally.
Conclusion
The pilot's written account and the subsequent FAA inspection both indicate that the airplane's flight controls, brakes, and steering were mechanically sound at the time of the incident. The airplane's deviation from the intended direction during taxi resulted in it traveling up an embankment, causing damage to the horizontal stabilizer.