Incident Overview
A scheduled domestic passenger flight operating under 14 CFR Part 121 was taxiing from the terminal building toward the departure runway. As the aircraft moved along the taxiway, a baggage tug emerged from around the end of the adjacent concourse building. The tug driver attempted to stop the vehicle but was unable to avoid a collision with the airplane.
Collision Details
The cab of the baggage tug struck the outboard end of the right wing, approximately 4 feet inboard from the wingtip. The impact caused crushing and tearing of the wing's leading edge. The tug's brakes were reported to be ineffective, either because of wet surfaces on the ramp or due to a mechanical malfunction. At the time of the incident, rain was falling and the airport ramps were wet.
Operational Context
The aircraft was a scheduled passenger flight operating under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, or flight number were provided in the source. The incident occurred on the airport ramp adjacent to the terminal, during taxi operations.