United Airlines Flight Strikes Light Pole and Truck During Newark Landing, Prompting Investigation
A United Airlines flight, identified as Flight UA169, struck a light pole and a delivery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon as the Boeing 767, arriving from Venice, Italy, was on its final approach to the airport. The aircraft, carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported among those on board. However, the driver of the truck, Warren Boardley, sustained minor injuries from glass and was treated at a hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations to determine the cause of the mishap. Preliminary findings suggest that the plane's landing gear and underside made contact with the pole and truck, which was en route to a bakery depot in Newark.