Incident Details
After landing, the crew was instructed to taxi to a holding area known as 'Yankee Aircraft Parking' to await a gate assignment. While maneuvering into parking space No. 4, the right wing tip struck a light pole, severing a 6-foot section of the pole.
Similar Prior Incident
A similar incident had occurred several months prior involving another Boeing 747, also affecting parking space No. 4.
Response and Restrictions
Following the incident, the Port Authority restricted the use of the parking space No. 4 area to narrowbody aircraft only.
No information was provided regarding aircraft registration, operator, location, date, time of day, weather, injuries, fatalities, or ATC involvement. The source did not state a probable cause.