United Airlines Boeing 767 Strikes Light Pole and Truck During Newark Landing
On May 3, around 2 PM local time, a United Airlines Boeing 767 collided with a delivery truck and a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The flight, which had come from Venice, Italy, successfully carried 221 passengers and 10 crew members to safety. While there were no injuries reported among those on the aircraft, the driver of the truck was hospitalized with minor injuries but was later discharged. Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are conducting an investigation into the occurrence. The FAA noted that the aircraft incurred minor damage.
Key facts
- United Airlines Boeing 767 hit a light pole and a delivery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
- The flight, United Airlines Flight 169, arrived from Venice, Italy.
- The plane carried 221 passengers and 10 crew members.
- No injuries were reported on the plane.
- The truck driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and released.
- The FAA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are investigating.
- The incident occurred around 2pm local time on Sunday, May 3.
- The plane sustained minor damage.
Entities
Institutions
- United Airlines
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
- Newark Liberty International Airport
Locations
- Newark
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Turnpike
- Venice
- Italy
- United States