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A United Airlines jet narrowly avoided a drone during its landing at Newark, with air-traffic audio noting the drone was about 100 feet below the plane and a second sighting reported around 2,000 feet by another aircraft. The flight landed safely, and the FAA said it is investigating the incident, highlighting ongoing drone-sighting risks near airports and the penalties for unauthorized operators.
The NTSB's preliminary report on United Flight 169, a B767-400ER from Venice, shows the crew landed too low on Runway 29 at Newark, with four red PAPI cues starting at about 4,500 ft and the FO warning twice that they were slow and low; the captain, who turned off autopilot near 900 ft, did not initiate a go-around, and the airplane struck a light pole that hit a bakery truck on the Turnpike. No mechanical issues were found; the cause remains under investigation, but the report highlights possible factors like get-there-itis and crew deference to the captain and the need for stable-approach callouts.
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark about two hours after takeoff when a Bluetooth device displayed a suspicious name, prompting a security scare; passengers were evacuated and later reboarded, and the flight resumed to Spain hours later. The 190 passengers and 12 crew were safe, with authorities responding on the ground and the trip finishing after a significant delay.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is weighing pulling Customs and Border Protection officers from Newark Liberty International Airport to support enforcement at a nearby immigration detention facility amid protests; critics warn the move could cripple international flights and cargo operations, especially with the World Cup approaching. A final decision is not yet made, with uncertainty over protests' trajectory and White House approval, and industry groups warning of cascading travel disruptions if CBP staffing is diverted.
A Baltimore bakery truck driver was on the New Jersey Turnpike when United Airlines Flight 169 clipped his tractor-trailer during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, toppling a light pole and sending the truck into a barrier. He survived with injuries, and his family says he feared he would be decapitated in the moment before impact. Authorities are reviewing what happened, while the flight landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew aboard; the driver has been transported back to Baltimore for evaluation.
A delivery truck was struck by a United Airlines jet during landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, leaving the driver with only minor injuries as a light pole clipped by the aircraft also struck a Jeep; normal operations resumed and the NTSB is investigating the incident.
A 48-year-old man was detained after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the cockpit door on a United Airlines flight as it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport; the suspect was taken for psychiatric evaluation, one passenger refused medical attention, and the FAA will investigate.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 clipped a truck and a streetlight while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, injuring the truck driver with minor injuries; the plane landed safely with 231 passengers and crew onboard. United will conduct a rigorous safety investigation and has removed the crew from service, while the NTSB is sending an investigator and has requested the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder.
A 48-year-old passenger was detained at Newark Liberty International Airport after an altercation on United Airlines flight 1837, allegedly assaulting a flight attendant and attempting to open the cabin door; he was taken to a local hospital for psychiatric evaluation, with no other injuries reported. The flight originated from the Dominican Republic, and the FAA notes around 500 unruly passenger incidents this year.
An Alaska Airlines Flight 294 and a FedEx Flight 721 narrowly avoided a collision during an aborted landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, with air traffic control ordering a go-around as the two aircraft approached intersecting runways; the FAA and NTSB are investigating amid broader air-traffic staffing strains tied to the partial federal government shutdown.
A traveler infected with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for 12 hours, raising concerns about potential exposure to thousands of passengers, prompting health advisories and vaccination reviews to prevent further spread of the highly contagious disease.
A passenger at Newark Liberty International Airport on December 12 may have exposed others to measles, with symptoms potentially appearing as late as January 2, 2026. Health officials are working to contact those possibly exposed, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and caution for symptomatic individuals.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Newark Airport on December 19, urging unvaccinated individuals to get the MMR shot and watch for symptoms like fever and rash.
New Jersey health officials are investigating a measles case involving a traveler who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport on December 19, amid a rise in measles cases nationwide and increased holiday travel, but no local outbreak has been reported yet.
Health officials issued an exposure alert for Newark Liberty International Airport after a traveler infected with measles passed through on Dec. 19, warning those in specific terminals to watch for symptoms and seek medical advice if exposed, amid rising measles cases nationally and locally.