Incident Overview
An aircraft collided with a truck while taxiing out for takeoff. The pilot reported observing the truck approaching from the opposite direction along the side of the runway. In response, he reduced speed and steered the aircraft toward the opposite side of the taxiway.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the truck driver made no apparent attempt to alter the vehicle's path to pass clear of the aircraft. As the two vehicles neared each other, the pilot saw the truck driver duck down in the seat. The pilot then applied full brakes and cut the engine. Despite these actions, the left wing of the aircraft struck the truck's windshield.
Aircraft and Vehicle Movements
The taxiway was being used by both the aircraft and the truck. The pilot's actions—slowing, steering away, braking, and engine shutdown—aimed to avoid the collision, but the truck's consistent path and the driver's ducking motion preceded the impact. The source does not specify the type of aircraft, truck, or any resulting injuries or damage beyond the wing-to-windshield contact.