Incident Details
According to the operator of both airplanes, N289CT taxied to the assigned gate B-15 and was awaiting the ground marshalling crew. The flight crew of N289CT reported that they positioned the airplane on the J-line leading to the gate parking spot and set the brake while waiting for the ground crew. The marshallers arrived and began signaling the crew into the gate. Shortly after releasing the parking brake, the flight crew felt the airplane shudder and stopped moving. They then noticed the other aircraft taxiing behind with damage to its right wingtip. They proceeded to the gate and deplaned with no further incident.
Sequence of Events
N8686A was cleared to taxi from gate B14 to Runway 22L via taxiways T and Y. While taxiing northeast on taxiway Y, the aircraft's right wingtip struck the aft portion of N289CT's horizontal stabilizer.
Damage
Inspection of N289CT revealed substantial damage to both elevators. N8686A sustained damage to its right wingtip.