United Airlines Flight Strikes Light Pole at Newark Liberty Airport, No Injuries Reported
A United Airlines flight, UA169, originating from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon as the Boeing 767, carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members, was on its final approach to Runway 29. Despite the collision, the aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. However, the driver of the tractor-trailer that was hit by the pole sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations into the incident. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that normal airport operations resumed shortly after the runway was inspected for debris.