Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot did not ensure adequate clearance from construction vehicles during taxi.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported while taxiing at an uncontrolled airport, he observed that a construction crew was working on both sides of the taxiway. Approaching the construction area, the pilot turned right to avoid a skid loader that was in motion on the left side of the taxiway. The airplane struck a pickup truck on the right side of the taxiway, in which the which the right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.