Event Summary
An airplane struck the rear of a parked airport vehicle while taxiing on a 50-foot wide taxiway. The flightcrew had observed the vehicle parked on the grass off the right side of the taxiway and had also seen a larger airplane taxi past that point, leading them to believe clearance was adequate. However, as they continued taxiing, the right wing of their airplane made contact with the rear of the vehicle.
Taxiway and Vehicle Details
The taxiway had a safety area that extended an additional 34 feet from its edge. The driver of the airport vehicle had parked about 6 feet from the edge of the taxiway, placing the vehicle approximately 28 feet within the safety area. The driver did not inform air traffic control that the vehicle was parked there. Additionally, buildings obstructed the view from the control tower, preventing air traffic controllers from seeing the vehicle's position.
Aftermath
The accident resulted in damage to the airplane's right wing and the airport vehicle. No information is available about any injuries, the type or registration of the aircraft, the operator, the exact date, or the airport location. The investigation into the circumstances is continued.