Incident Overview
Following a night landing, the pilot of a twin-engine airplane taxied to the ramp and was marshaled into a parking space by ground crew personnel. The pilot stopped the airplane and set the parking brake before continuing with other checklist items. Unbeknownst to the pilot, the airplane, with its engines still running, began to roll forward.
Collision and Damage
The airplane traveled forward and impacted a tug and ground power unit (GPU) located approximately 25 feet across the ramp. During the impact, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the nose of the airplane came to rest on the rear of the tug. The pilot immediately shut down both engines. The pilot and three passengers exited the airplane unassisted.
Examination
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the airplane and reported that the forward fuselage had sustained structural damage. No anomalies were noted with the airplane's systems.
No Injuries
No injuries were reported among the pilot, passengers, or ground personnel.