Overview
A privately owned business jet was involved in a ground incident on an airport ramp. According to the pilot's report, the airplane was parked with engines running and passengers onboard, ready to taxi for takeoff. A ramp employee driving a tractor tug had positioned the vehicle on the right side of the airplane and was waiting for it to move forward.
Incident Details
The pilot stated that the ramp employee inadvertently placed the tractor tug into reverse gear. As a result, the tug moved backward and struck the airplane's right wing. The tug had been stationary before the shift. The airplane itself was not moving at the time of impact.
Damage
The collision caused substantial damage to the right wing and the right aileron. No further details about the extent of the damage were provided. No injuries were reported in the source.
Pilot's Account
The pilot reported that the tug driver was parked on the right side, waiting for the airplane to taxi. The pilot observed the tug reverse into the wing. The cause of the tug's reverse movement was described as inadvertent by the ramp employee.