United Airlines Flight Hits Light Pole and Truck During Newark Landing
A United Airlines flight from Venice to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole during its final approach and landed safely without injuries to passengers. The collision caused debris to hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, resulting in minor injuries to the truck driver. Federal investigators later determined that the flight captain operated the aircraft at too low an altitude and too slow a speed before landing.
According to an initial report by the National Transportation Safety Board, the crew recognized the plane was flying low but did not abort the landing in time. The incident prompted investigations by federal authorities and inspections of the runway at Newark Airport.
Actors
United Airlines
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
National Transportation Safety Board
crew of United Airlines Flight 169
passengers of United Airlines Flight 169
tractor-trailer driver
Locations
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Jersey Turnpike
