Accident Sequence
A backhoe backed onto a taxiway and collided with an airplane that was taxiing. The pilot reported observing the backhoe near the taxiway and decided to stop to assess its activity. After noticing that the backhoe was not moving, the pilot continued taxiing forward. As the airplane moved alongside the backhoe, the backhoe reversed back onto the taxiway and struck the airplane's right wing.
Aircraft and Personnel Information
Both the pilot and the chief pilot stated that no anomalies with the airplane were detected prior to the accident. No further details about the aircraft, such as type, registration, or engine count, were provided in the source.
Ground Equipment Details
The incident involved a backhoe, a piece of construction equipment, which maneuvered onto the taxiway. The specific circumstances leading to the backhoe's movement were not elaborated in the source.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the collision occurred when the backhoe backed onto the taxiway and impacted the airplane's right wing during taxi. No additional factors, such as weather conditions or air traffic control involvement, were mentioned in the source material.