What happened
While taxiing on an empty ramp, the left wing of the aircraft collided with a fence. Prior to this incident, airport operations personnel had placed reflectors on the fence in an effort to increase its visibility. As a result of the accident, operations personnel painted yellow reflective diagonal lines on the ground approximately 5 feet away from the curb.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the collision and the effectiveness of the visibility measures in place. It was noted that despite the presence of reflectors on the fence, the aircraft still made contact with the structure during taxi operations.
Findings
The primary finding relates to the failure of the visibility enhancements to prevent the collision. The placement of reflectors on the fence did not suffice to avoid the accident. In response, additional ground markings were implemented to further delineate the area near the curb.