Incident Overview
After landing on runway 12R, an MD-88 aircraft was cleared by ground control to "cross runway 22 and taxi to the gate." The pilot proceeded to taxi on taxiway Zulu, which runs parallel to taxiway Yankee. However, taxiway Zulu was closed due to construction. The closure was not advertised on the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS), Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), or the dispatcher's release from the company. Additionally, the ground controller did not inform the flight that taxiway Zulu was closed.
Collision Details
While taxiing to gate 26, the left wing of the aircraft collided with a parked forklift and a truck and trailer loaded with aluminum siding material. The pilot stated that he taxied the airplane on the centerline of the taxiway and was unaware of the collision until arriving at the terminal.
Operational Context
The incident occurred during taxi operations. No information was provided regarding weather conditions, time of day, or ATC involvement beyond the initial clearance and lack of closure notification.