Incident Details
A pilot was taxiing to his hangar after completing a local flight. While taxiing, he observed a pickup truck parked in front of a hangar, requiring him to deviate left to maintain clearance. As he manipulated the rudder pedals to steer the airplane, his left foot became caught on something, causing the aircraft to veer 180 degrees to the left.
Impact and Damage
The airplane subsequently impacted a hangar. The outer 3 feet of the left wing were dented to the spar. The aileron near the inboard hinge was damaged, and the wing root separated from the fuselage by approximately 1 inch.
Pilot's Account
The pilot reported that he was wearing hiking boots at the time, which he believed impeded his ability to operate the rudder pedals effectively.