Incident Overview
A commercial airplane struck a parked semi-trailer during ground operations after landing. The semi-trailer had been escorted from a construction site on the airport by a contracted escort service. The escort vehicle led the semi along the shoulder of the taxiway instead of following established routes.
Sequence of Events
During the escort, the semi-trailer struck a concrete bumper. The driver stopped the vehicle to assess possible damage. At that point, the driver estimated the semi-trailer was approximately 100 feet from the edge of the taxiway. Shortly thereafter, the airplane's left wing made contact with the parked trailer.
Crew and Escort Actions
The flight crew reported that they believed they had adequate clearance to taxi past the parked trailer until just prior to impact. No further details about the escort or ground crew actions were provided in the source.