Narrative:

Current weather was reported as wind 300/23; vis 1 mile with blowing snowing and -18 C. Even though the visibility was reported as 1 mile; ground visibility was much better. The blowing snow was causing the 1 mile to be reported. Upon arriving in ZZZ; [another aircraft] was still on the ground and parked in our normal parking spot. We were instructed and marshaled in to park behind them and slightly to the right. The ground crew was currently working on unloading/loading; but we were told that would be halted and they would turn our aircraft. The ramp was slick to walk on; a mix of glare ice/snow covered ice; but did not affect the safety to taxi an aircraft. Prior to starting; the ramp personnel asked if we wanted to make a 180 to taxi out or go around the [other aircraft]. The ca (captain) told them we would go around. I completely agreed with this decision. Had we done the 180 we would have exposed the ramp area; that had ground equipment and numerous cargo pods; to a lot of jet blast. I had previously been in ZZZ and taxied around another jet; with wing walkers; successfully. We made a 45 degree turn and then paralleled the [other aircraft] to go past it. The ca was watching the left wing and ramp personnel. He asked how it looked on the right side as there was a large snow berm along the ramp. I said he looked good on that side. As we paralleled the other jet; I looked out the left side and could see 3 ramp personnel walking right with our wing and one of them had the marshaling wand straight up in the air. Shortly thereafter is when we contacted the other jet's winglet. The captain of the freighter came out to assess the damage. A section of the winglet was sheared off and laying in front of our plane. That was moved and we were told it was clear to continue our taxi. The ca also talked with the flight attendant's (flight attendants) to make sure everyone was alright back there and what was going on. We taxied out onto the runway; back taxied to the end of the runway; and exited to park in the same spot we were previously in. We then deplaned everyone. So far; the best thing I can think of is to just have one jet on the ground at a time. If for unseen circumstances; there are two jets on the ground; the second should wait at a different part of the ramp; out of the way. If it is needed to park behind the other plane; turn the first one there first so no one has to taxi past another jet.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Air Carrier flight crew reported wing tip contact with parked aircraft due to improper ground crew marshalling.

Narrative: Current weather was reported as wind 300/23; vis 1 mile with blowing snowing and -18 C. Even though the visibility was reported as 1 mile; ground visibility was much better. The blowing snow was causing the 1 mile to be reported. Upon arriving in ZZZ; [another aircraft] was still on the ground and parked in our normal parking spot. We were instructed and marshaled in to park behind them and slightly to the right. The ground crew was currently working on unloading/loading; but we were told that would be halted and they would turn our aircraft. The ramp was slick to walk on; a mix of glare ice/snow covered ice; but did not affect the safety to taxi an aircraft. Prior to starting; the ramp personnel asked if we wanted to make a 180 to taxi out or go around the [other aircraft]. The CA (Captain) told them we would go around. I completely agreed with this decision. Had we done the 180 we would have exposed the ramp area; that had ground equipment and numerous cargo pods; to a lot of jet blast. I had previously been in ZZZ and taxied around another jet; with wing walkers; successfully. We made a 45 degree turn and then paralleled the [other aircraft] to go past it. The CA was watching the left wing and ramp personnel. He asked how it looked on the right side as there was a large snow berm along the ramp. I said he looked good on that side. As we paralleled the other jet; I looked out the left side and could see 3 ramp personnel walking right with our wing and one of them had the marshaling wand straight up in the air. Shortly thereafter is when we contacted the other jet's winglet. The Captain of the freighter came out to assess the damage. A section of the winglet was sheared off and laying in front of our plane. That was moved and we were told it was clear to continue our taxi. The CA also talked with the FA's (Flight Attendants) to make sure everyone was alright back there and what was going on. We taxied out onto the runway; back taxied to the end of the runway; and exited to park in the same spot we were previously in. We then deplaned everyone. So far; the best thing I can think of is to just have one jet on the ground at a time. If for unseen circumstances; there are two jets on the ground; the second should wait at a different part of the ramp; out of the way. If it is needed to park behind the other plane; turn the first one there first so no one has to taxi past another jet.

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