Event Overview
The pilot of an airplane reported that the landing, conducted in variable and gusty wind conditions, was uneventful. During the landing roll, the pilot aligned the airplane with the left edge of the runway to facilitate a left turn onto taxiway “K.” The pilot then slowly initiated a 120-degree left turn. However, the airplane would not straighten despite the application of right rudder or brake input. The airplane continued turning left until it exited the taxiway, rolled onto the grass, and impacted a taxiway sign.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination of the airplane’s brake system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.
Weather Information
At the time of the accident, the automated weather observing system at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) reported wind from 040 degrees at 7 knots. The report also indicated that the wind direction varied between 250 and 140 degrees during the previous hour, a condition consistent with the potential for windshear.