NTSB Investigates United Airlines Incident at Newark Airport Involving Light Pole Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating an incident involving a United Airlines flight that struck a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred on May 3, when United Flight 169, arriving from Venice, Italy, encountered issues during its approach. The first officer on board warned the captain that the aircraft was 'slow and a little low' as they neared the runway. Despite this warning, the information was not processed quickly enough to abort the landing. The collision with the light pole resulted in minor injuries to a tractor-trailer driver due to debris, but no injuries were reported among the 231 passengers and crew. The aircraft, a Boeing 767-400, sustained significant damage. The NTSB's preliminary report indicates that the flight crew faced multiple changes to their flight plan, including a switch in aircraft type and runway assignments, which may have contributed to the incident. 
