Incident Summary
At an unspecified airport, an Air France Boeing 767 was positioned as number one in sequence for takeoff at the runup area for runway 14L. The Air France flight had reported that they were not ready for takeoff. Meanwhile, a KLM flight 662, operating a Boeing 747, was cleared by air traffic control to taxi into position and hold for departure on the same runway.
While taxiing around the stationary Air France 767, the extended right outboard leading edge flap of the KLM 747 made contact with the left wing tip of the Air France 767. The impact resulted in minor damage to both aircraft. Airport operations personnel reported that no fuel was spilled from either airplane, and both aircraft taxied back to their respective gates under their own power.
Damage and Response
Air France maintenance personnel replaced the left wing navigation light assembly on the 767. The aircraft was subsequently released and departed approximately three hours after its intended departure time. The scheduled departure time for KLM flight 662 was 1540 local time.
According to the FAA inspector at the scene, the wing tip of the Air France 767 is visible from the cockpit of the KLM 747. Additionally, the inspector stated that the side window of the 747 was crazed.
Remarks
The incident involved two commercial aircraft on the ground during taxi operations. Both airplanes sustained minor damage. No injuries or fuel spill were reported. The circumstances leading to the collision were not specified in the official source.