Accident
An aircraft collided with a parked PA-34 while taxiing for takeoff. The time was dawn and the taxiway lights were illuminated. The taxiing pilot allowed the aircraft to stray from the intended path, resulting in a collision with the parked aircraft. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Parked Aircraft
The stationary PA-34 was situated approximately 10 feet closer to the taxiway than usual due to congestion at the parking area. This deviation from normal positioning was noted in the investigation.
Environmental Conditions
The pilot of the taxiing aircraft reported the presence of condensation on the cockpit windows at the time of the incident. No further details about weather or visibility were provided.
Investigation
The source of information is the official accident investigation report, which stated that the taxiing pilot allowed the aircraft to stray. No other causal factors were identified in the report. The report did not specify the make, model, or registration of the taxiing aircraft, nor did it mention the operator, date, location, or number of occupants. No injuries were reported.
Conclusion
The accident occurred when the taxiing pilot failed to maintain proper control of the aircraft's position on the taxiway, leading to a collision with a parked aircraft. The condensation on the windows was reported but not explicitly linked to the cause.