United Airlines Flight Strikes Light Pole During Newark Landing
A United Airlines flight from Venice to Newark struck a light pole during landing; no injuries reported.
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, United Airlines Flight 169, a Boeing 767 arriving from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport around 2 p.m. EDT. The aircraft landed safely, taxied to the gate without incident, and no passengers or crew were injured.
United Airlines stated that their maintenance team is assessing the aircraft for damage. The flight crew has been temporarily removed from service pending a thorough safety investigation.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into the incident. An NTSB investigator is scheduled to arrive in Newark on Monday, and United has been directed to provide the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder to assist in the investigation. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days.