Event Description
A pilot was taxiing an airplane when it struck a parked vehicle with its right wing. The pilot applied the brakes upon noticing the vehicle, but the impact occurred. Both the pilot and a pilot-rated passenger were on board. The airplane was taxiing using a row of hangars on the right side to assist in judging the distance from parked airplanes on the left.
Environmental Conditions
Snow and ice obstructed the taxiway lines, which normally mark the taxi path. The presence of snow and ice may have contributed to the pilot's reliance on the hangars for positional awareness.
Operator Actions
The pilot focused on both the right and left sides to maintain clearance from parked airplanes. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger did not notice the vehicle parked in front of the hangars until it was too late to avoid collision.
Mechanical Inspection
No mechanical problems were found with the airplane following the incident.