Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The private pilot was taxiing from landing when he inadvertently turned onto a roadway. While making a 180-degree turn to reverse direction, the right wing of the airplane struck a stop sign. The airplane received structural damage to the right wing end rib.
Source record
Factual narrative
The private pilot was taxiing from landing when he inadvertently turned onto a roadway. While making a 180-degree turn to reverse direction, the right wing of the airplane struck a stop sign. The airplane received structural damage to the right wing end rib.