Three Rivers, MI, USA
N133PJ
Champion 8GCBC
The pilot reported that he was in a hurry after landing and exited the runway early (before the taxiway). He stated that he was not paying attention and the airplane collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane nosed over, substantially damaging the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway sign after landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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