Plane Hits Lamppost And Truck During Newark Landing, Viral Video Stuns Internet

A dramatic video of a passenger plane hitting a lamppost and a truck while landing in the US is going viral, with many calling it one of those moments that looks far worse than how it ended.

The incident involved a United Airlines flight arriving from Venice to Newark on May 3. As the Boeing 767 made its final approach, it flew unusually low over the New Jersey Turnpike and struck a roadside light pole before hitting a delivery truck below.

What makes the footage so unsettling is how sudden it feels. The dashcam video shows the truck driving normally when a loud impact shatters the windshield. One of the aircraft’s landing gear tyres reportedly punched through the glass.

Despite how serious it looks, the outcome was very different.

There were 221

passengers and 10 crew members on board, and all of them were unharmed. The truck driver, identified as Warren Boardley, suffered minor injuries and was treated and released.

Investigators say the plane’s landing gear and underside hit the pole and truck, and the pole then struck another vehicle on the road.

The aircraft still managed to land safely and taxi to the gate, which many are now calling the most remarkable part of the story.

The incident has also raised questions about the landing approach into Newark.

Experts have pointed out that Runway 29, which the aircraft was approaching, requires planes to fly low over a busy highway, sometimes just above traffic. Some aviation specialists say the approach is complex and leaves little room for error, especially in heavy traffic or tricky conditions.

Authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, have launched a formal investigation. They are expected to examine everything from weather conditions to pilot actions and air traffic control instructions.

Meanwhile, the airline has removed the crew from duty as part of standard procedure and is reviewing cockpit recordings.

Online, reactions have been a mix of shock and relief.

“Extremely lucky that everyone on the plane is safe,” one user wrote. Another added, “That could have gone very differently.”