United Airlines Flight Clips Truck During Newark Landing, Prompting Safety Investigation
United Airlines Flight 169, while attempting a visual landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, clipped a tractor-trailer and a light pole. The incident occurred as the plane was descending over the New Jersey Turnpike, where its landing gear struck the top of the truck, pushing it into a concrete barrier. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries, but all 231 passengers and crew aboard the plane were unharmed. The landing approach, known as 'Stadium Visual Rwy 29,' is notorious for its challenging conditions, including a short runway and nonstandard guidance lights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident, which has been classified as an accident due to the damage incurred.