Snow Removal Vehicle Strikes Aircraft Wing During Taxi (N88706)

What happened

The incident occurred while the pilot was taxiing the aircraft toward runway 01 in preparation for takeoff. During this phase of ground movement, a snow removal vehicle was observed operating in reverse, moving directly toward the aircraft. The pilot identified the potential conflict and attempted to maneuver the aircraft to the right to avoid a collision. Despite these evasive actions, the snow removal vehicle struck the leading edge of the left wing.

Findings

Post-accident investigation revealed that the driver of the snow removal vehicle reported significant visibility issues at the time of the incident. Specifically, the driver stated that condensation had formed on the windows of the cab, impairing their ability to see clearly and avoid the aircraft.