Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the approach for landing, the airplane was high on the glidepath. The pilot's attention was partially diverted by a tower controller's warning about heavy wake turbulence from landing jet traffic on a parallel runway. The aircraft touched down approximately 1,800 feet or more beyond the intended touchdown point and subsequently overran the departure end of the runway.
Post-Landing Events
After the aircraft came to a stop, the controller instructed the pilot to turn around and exit the runway at taxiway Hotel. However, the pilot became confused and instead turned the airplane toward the main terminal. The controller then directed the pilot to execute a 180-degree turn. During this maneuver, the pilot found himself in the path of a taxiing incoming jet airplane. To avoid a collision, the pilot moved the aircraft to the left and subsequently struck an unmanned guard shack.
Damage and Mechanical Status
A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the left wing of the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.