Incident Overview
A cargo flight pilot reported for duty on a morning mission, finding the twin-engine airplane positioned with its windscreen directly facing the sun, which had caused condensation to form on the surface. Attempting to clear the moisture with his hand proved unsuccessful, as the condensation quickly reappeared. To mitigate the visibility issue, the pilot elected to begin taxiing with the left crew door open.
Taxi Maneuver and Collision
While executing a left turn onto the cargo ramp, the airplane's left wing and left propeller made contact with an unattended aircraft. The pilot responded by securing both engines and subsequently exited the airplane without assistance.
Post-Accident Examination
An inspection following the event revealed that the parked airplane had sustained structural damage to its forward nose area. The taxiing aircraft incurred structural damage to its left wing.
Operational Context
The incident occurred during the early phase of a cargo flight, with the pilot attempting to manage the condensation through alternative means after the initial cleaning effort failed. The decision to taxi with the door open was a measure to enhance forward visibility.