Overview
Continental Flight 415 was scheduled to depart from Eastern Airlines Gate 14A. As the aircraft began its departure from the gate, the aircrew turned left to avoid a DC-9 parked at Gate 14, then turned right to follow a yellow taxi line. During these maneuvers, the left wing tip extended across designated vehicular traffic lanes and scraped the top of a fuel truck.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft was positioned at Eastern Airlines Gate 14A. The fuel truck involved was parked in the furthest lane from the gates and taxi area. According to reports, if the aircraft had taxied along the yellow taxi line without maneuvering, sufficient clearance would have been available. The scraping occurred because the wing tip crossed into the vehicular lane where the truck was located.
Aftermath
The incident resulted in the left wing tip making contact with the top of the fuel truck. No further details regarding damage or injuries were provided in the source.