Night Landing Incident: Aircraft Wing Strikes Utility Pole During Maneuvering (N6341D)

Incident Narrative

The aircraft landed at night and taxied to a hangar area for a passenger stop. After the passenger deplaned, the pilot made a U-turn around a T-hangar and drove onto an automobile service road that was not normally used for aircraft. The hangar area featured several T-hangars, with the service road running alongside. The pilot then attempted to return to the taxiway by moving between two T-hangars. While doing so, the left wing struck a utility pole, resulting in damage to the wing. The collision area lacked any lighting, as reported. No lights were present in the vicinity of the T-hangars or the service road.