Incident Overview
A pilot of a wheel-ski equipped airplane reported that after landing on skis, the aircraft was taxiing on hard packed snow when a gust of wind caused it to veer. The left wing subsequently struck a parked, unoccupied airplane, resulting in substantial damage.
Damage Assessment
The accident airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left wing lift strut. The parked airplane was unoccupied and no further details about its condition were provided.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Conditions
Data from the automated weather observation station at the airport, recorded approximately 13 minutes after the accident, indicated the wind was from 360° at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Conclusion
The pilot reported that a gust of wind pushed the airplane into the parked aircraft during taxi. No other factors or causes were identified in the report.