Incident Overview
A ground collision occurred when an airplane's left wing impacted a service vehicle during taxi for takeoff. The aircraft was proceeding on the centerline of a taxiway that ran parallel to the active runway. The service vehicle was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the incident.
Vehicle Location
The service vehicle was positioned partially on the apron adjacent to the taxiway and partially on the taxiway itself. The collision happened as the airplane taxied along the taxiway centerline.
Taxiway Conditions
Available space to taxi existed to the south of the taxiway, which the pilot could have used if desired. The presence of this additional room suggests alternative maneuvering options were present.
Mechanical Status
No mechanical malfunctions were reported with the airplane. The aircraft appeared to be operating normally during the taxi phase.
Summary
The incident involved a taxiing aircraft striking a stationary ground service vehicle that encroached onto the taxiway. The vehicle was unoccupied, and the airplane was following the taxiway centerline. The exact cause of the collision is not specified in the available information.