Airplane Suffers Loss of Control During Landing Rollout

Incident Details

While conducting a traffic pattern, the pilot overheard another pilot request a wind check, to which the control tower responded with wind from 190 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot subsequently landed the airplane on all three landing gear and applied aileron input for wind correction.

Pilot Account

During the landing rollout, the airplane suddenly made a 90-degree turn. The pilot stated that he was unable to regain control of the airplane. He further reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to or during the event.

Damage

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors responded to the scene and observed that the airplane had struck a runway sign and a runway light, causing damage to the left elevator.