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transportation3 hours ago•1 min saved

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.

via USA Today|

#light-pole-collision #newark-liberty #ntsb-investigation

transportation8 hours ago•2 min saved

Pole strike on Newark approach injures Turnpike driver as United flight lands safely

A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, damaging the light post and a southbound tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike and injuring the truck driver, who was treated and released with minor injuries. The aircraft landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew aboard; United said there were no onboard injuries and the plane sustained minor damage. Dashcam video shows glass breaking as the pole fragment hits the truck. FAA and NTSB are investigating; United has removed the crew from service and maintenance is evaluating the aircraft, with a preliminary NTSB report expected within about 30 days.

via NBC News|

#aviation #newark-liberty #nj-turnpike

local12 hours ago•2 min saved

Turnpike slingshot: United 767 clips light pole on Newark landing

A United Airlines Boeing 767 on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, damaging the pole and a southbound tractor-trailer, but the flight landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew; the trailer driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized briefly. The airline and FAA are investigating, and runway operations were not disrupted.

via CBS News|

#boeing-767 #faa-investigation #local