Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during a night landing, the tower controller requested that he "keep up the speed" and execute a "close approach" before landing. During the landing rollout, the pilot attempted to exit the runway at an excessive speed. The airplane then "began to tilt to the right," according to the pilot. He tried to steer the airplane back onto the runway, but the airplane exited the runway and collided with a taxiway sign.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing as a result of the collision with the taxiway sign.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that the tower controller's request for speed and a close approach preceded the landing. The pilot's attempt to exit the runway during rollout was made at an excessive speed, leading to a loss of directional control and the subsequent runway excursion.