A United Airlines Newark incident ended without injuries Sunday after United flight 169 struck a light pole during descent near Newark Liberty International Airport, aviation authorities said.
The Boeing 767 was travelling from Venice, Italy, to New Jersey. There were 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said no passengers or crew members were injured.
The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate after the incident. This occurred around 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
A United Airlines Boeing experienced a horrific incident upon landing at Newark Airport, resulting in a collision with a truck.
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— Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) May 4, 2026The FAA said the aircraft was approaching Newark Liberty International Airport when it hit a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Fox Business cited preliminary findings. These findings say the plane’s landing gear and underside struck a pole and a tractor-trailer. This pushed the pole into a moving jeep on the roadway. United Airlines has opened an investigation into the incident.
The National Transportation Safety Board has also launched a probe. It has directed United Airlines to secure the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder.
The NTSB said a preliminary report was expected within 30 days
