Incident Details
A pilot reported that after landing, while taxiing to his hangar at night, he struck a distance remaining sign. The pilot stated that all runway and taxiway lights were inoperative at the time of the impact. Additionally, the airplane's landing and taxi lights were inoperative. When questioned, the pilot could not recall whether the airplane's landing and taxi lights were operative during the preflight inspection, which he affirmed was conducted.
Post-Impact Actions
Following the collision, the pilot continued taxiing to his hangar, where he secured the airplane. He contacted the airport manager the following morning to report the incident.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing as a result of the impact with the sign.
Relevant Circumstances
The runway and taxiway lights were inoperative at the time of the accident. A Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) had been issued regarding the inoperative lights, and this information was available to the pilot.