Incident Description
During the landing roll, a solo student pilot was instructed by the tower controller to exit the runway at taxiway "C". The pilot reported being unprepared to execute the turn at that moment but attempted to comply with the instruction. As the aircraft turned onto the taxiway, the left wing contacted a taxiway sign, resulting in substantial damage.
Pilot's Account
The student pilot stated that no mechanical issues or malfunctions were present with the aircraft prior to or during the incident. The pilot indicated that the aircraft was operating normally, and the event was solely attributed to the maneuver following the controller's instruction.
Damage Assessment
The left wing of the aircraft sustained substantial damage from the impact with the taxiway sign. No other damage was reported.