Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during taxi to the runway, he was adjusting the flight instruments for takeoff. While doing so, the airplane drifted left of the taxiway centerline and struck a culvert. After the impact, the pilot conducted a visual inspection of the airframe and determined that all systems were functioning normally. He then elected to continue to the runway and complete the flight as planned.
Discovery of Damage
The following day, a mechanic performed an inspection of the airplane and found substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies were present that would have prevented normal operation. He further commented that he should not have begun taxiing or attempted to multi-task while taxiing.
Aircraft Information
No specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source. The incident occurred during taxi on an unspecified date at an undisclosed location. No injuries were reported, and weather conditions were not described.
Subsequent Actions
No further information was available regarding any formal investigation or maintenance actions beyond the mechanic's discovery of the wing damage.