New video shows United Airlines flight strike pole, truck during Newark landing
Summary
A United Airlines plane hit a light pole and came very close to a bakery truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the event, and the truck driver had minor injuries.Key Facts
- The incident happened around 2 p.m. during the plane's final approach to Runway 29 at Newark Airport.
- United Airlines Flight 169, a Boeing 767, was arriving from Venice with 221 passengers and 10 crew members.
- The plane’s landing tire and underside struck a light pole and a southbound bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike.
- The pole then hit a Jeep traveling on the turnpike.
- The truck driver, Warren Boardley, received minor injuries from glass but was taken to a hospital.
- The plane landed safely, with no injuries reported to crew or passengers.
- United Airlines is assessing damage and has removed the crew from service pending investigation.
- The NTSB is interviewing the crew and analyzing flight data and cockpit voice recorders to understand what happened.
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