Incident Overview
On an unspecified date, aircraft N80017 encountered engine trouble en route from Amarillo, Texas, and shut down its left engine. Subsequently, due to electrical problems, the pilot secured all electrical equipment except for the No. 2 radio, transponder, and rotating beacon. After landing, N80017 taxied clear of the runway but could not continue taxiing because of a lack of directional control, coming to a stop on the taxiway.
Meanwhile, aircraft N130L was returning from Lubbock, Texas. After landing at Dallas-Fort Worth, N130L proceeded to cross Runway 31L and reduced power to taxi to the ramp. At that point, the pilot noticed something protruding toward the left side of the taxiway and applied brakes. As the pilot realized the object was an unlit aircraft wing (from N80017), the right propeller of N130L came into contact with the aft outboard section of N80017's wing.
Contributing Circumstances
The pilot of N130L was not advised of the position or condition of N80017 by ground control when cleared to taxi to the ramp area. The lack of lighting on N80017's wing may have reduced visibility, as the aircraft was not using all electrical equipment due to the earlier electrical problems.
Aftermath
Both aircraft sustained damage from the collision. N80017 remained immobile on the taxiway due to its directional control issue, while N130L was stopped after the impact. The specific extent of damage and any other consequences were not detailed in the source.