Commercial Fixed Wing
Communication Breakdown; Situational Awareness
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Event / Encounter Aircraft
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; General Maintenance Action
Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors
During these irregular operations (COVID-19); aircraft are parked in places they normally would not be; congestion is the norm; where aircraft have to be maneuvered around obstacles; usually other aircraft. When dispatched to move Aircraft X that had Aircraft Y behind it; despite an exceedingly cautious operation to ensure the safety of both aircraft and all personnel; an equipment failure led to Aircraft X being pushed into Aircraft Y.
Ground employee reported pushing an aircraft into a parked aircraft while maneuvering through a congested parking area.