Incident Overview
During an uneventful landing, the pilot received clearance to taxi to the terminal. A ground marshaller signaled for the airplane to turn left toward the northwest. As the flight crew initiated the turn, the right wing tip collided with a wing deicing cart. The cart tumbled and bounced back toward the trailing edge of the right wing, and a portion of it impaled the right aileron, resulting in substantial damage. The captain and first officer did not observe the deice cart in time to prevent the collision.
Investigation Findings
The subsequent investigation identified several contributing factors. The marshaller was directing the accident airplane to a parking spot on the ramp that was intended for a smaller aircraft. The ramp area at the airport had no lead-in lines or markings to provide taxi guidance, nor was a 'safe movement' zone designated. Additionally, the deicing cart had been previously noted as a potential hazard by the station manager; however, it was not relocated due to its required proximity to an electrical source.
Damage Assessment
The collision caused substantial damage to the right aileron of the airplane. The specific extent of damage was not detailed beyond the structural impact of the cart impaling the control surface. No other damage to the aircraft or injuries to personnel were reported in the source.