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Plane Strikes Light Pole During New Jersey Landing
News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 05:54 PM EDTBy Hollie SilvermanDeputy Weekend EditorAuthorities are investigating after a United Airlines flight arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole along the New Jersey Turnpike during its landing on Sunday afternoon, WABC reported, citing officials. The airline reported no injuries among the 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board, according to the report.Newark is one of the nation’s busiest airports, and even minor landing incidents can trigger broader safety reviews. The incident raises questions about approach procedures, airport infrastructure, and whether the aircraft’s path or external factors contributed to the strike, especially in the wake of the deadly crash at LaGuardia airport that killed two pilots in March.Newsweek reached out to the FAA, United Airlines and Port Authority by email Sunday for more information. This is a breaking news story. Updates to come. ...
Driver on N.J. Turnpike hurt as United plane hits pole on approach to Newark airport
A United Airlines plane hit a light pole during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, injuring a driver on the New Jersey Turnpike and causing damage to the aircraft, officials said Sunday.Flight UA169, a Boeing 767 carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members, “struck an object over the southbound New Jersey Turnpike, causing damage to a light post and a tractor trailer traveling south on the turnpike,” the Port Authority Police Department said.A source familiar with the situation confirmed a piece of the light pole struck the vehicle. The driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and has since been released, police said.The flight originated from Venice, Italy, and landed around 2 p.m., the department said. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate normally, with no injuries reported on board, a United Airlines spokesperson said. In dashcam video shared with NBC News, a loud whizzing sound can be heard before glass breaks as a piece of the light pole hit the truck while the driver was traveling on the turnpike. Chuck Paterakis, who oversees transportation for Schmidt Bakery, said the driver was transporting products from the company when the incident occurred. Paterakis said the
United flight landing at Newark Liberty Airport strikes light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike, officials say
By Updated on: May 3, 2026 / 8:22 PM EDT / CBS New York Add CBS News on Google An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.Cellphone video appears to show Flight UA169, a Boeing 767 that originated in Venice, Italy, with 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board, flying low over the turnpike before landing just after 2 p.m."Upon its final approach into Newark International Airport, United flight 169 came into contact with a light pole. The aircraft landed safely, taxied to the gate normally and no passengers or crew were injured. Our maintenance team is evaluating damage to the aircraft and we will investigate how this occurred," the airline said, in part, in a statement.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said the plane was on its way to Runway 29 when it hit the pole, causing damage to the pole and a tractor-trailer traveling south on the turnpike. The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and was later released.New Jersey
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