Light sport pilot reported a runway incursion occurred when he failed to turn onto the taxiway he was cleared to. Distractions related to anticipation of a wake turbulence encounter were cited as contributing.
Synopsis
Light sport pilot reported a runway incursion occurred when he failed to turn onto the taxiway he was cleared to. Distractions related to anticipation of a wake turbulence encounter were cited as contributing.
Narrative
Aircraft was in the landing and taxi phase returning from SEF. VFR conditions prevailed. Wind was moderate with 5 kt. gusts for light sport. On one mile final; had aircraft taking off in front of me (jet traffic). Medium sized jet. Noted possible wake turbulence. Had jet traffic in trail behind me on final. Landed uneventfully. Tower was told I was going to hangar. I was told to turn off on Taxiway D and turned off on Runway 4/22. Tower advised me to taxi 22 briefly; 200 ft. and turn off on Alpha Delta intersection; which I did. Contacted Ground and they instructed me to taxi into parking on Alpha. To my knowledge; no aircraft were using Runway 4/22 at the time. No aircraft were on approach for those runways; no aircraft were preparing to take off on those runways; the entire Runway 4/22 was clear. Taxied to parking and secured aircraft in my hangar. Remedies; flying a light sport; I am always concerned with wake turbulence and aircraft over taking me at my slower speed. I feel after landing I should have shifted all of my focus to the turn off at Delta. My attention was still on the aircraft in trail. Seeking to expedite my taxi off the runway; I turned prematurely; I have booked ground school and we will review airport diagram and taxiways.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.