United Airlines Flight Strikes Light Pole During Newark Landing
A United Airlines flight from Venice to Newark struck a light pole on final approach, causing minor injuries to a truck driver on the New Jersey Turnpike.
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, United Airlines Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport. The Boeing 767-400, carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members, landed safely without injuries to those on board.
The impact damaged a delivery truck on the Turnpike, causing minor injuries to its driver, who was treated and released from the hospital. United Airlines stated that its maintenance team is evaluating the aircraft's damage and that the crew has been removed from service pending a "rigorous" flight safety investigation.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into the incident, directing United to provide the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days.