United jet clips a light pole during Newark landing, damages delivery truck
A United Airlines jet clipped a light pole and damaged a delivery truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
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United flight clips light pole during Newark approach; passengers unharmed, investigation begins
A United Airlines flight from Venice to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during its approach, injuring a tractor-trailer driver but causing no injuries to passengers or crew. The aircraft sustained minor damage; operations resumed after inspection. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, and the crew has been removed from service pending safety reviews. Governor Mikie Sherrill and local authorities were briefed on the incident.
United flight clips highway light pole on Newark approach, no injuries aboard
A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 arriving from Venice struck a light pole over the New Jersey Turnpike during final approach to Runway 29 at Newark Liberty International Airport. The impact damaged the pole and a passing tractor-trailer; the driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized but released. The 221 passengers and 10 crew aboard reported no injuries, and the aircraft landed safely with only minor damage. United says it will conduct a safety investigation and has removed the crew from service while FAA and state authorities investigate; runway operations were resumed after inspections.