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United Plane Clips Lamppost, Truck During Newark Landing
4 May
Summary
- A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a lamppost and a delivery truck.
- The incident occurred while the plane was approaching Newark Liberty International Airport.
- All 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board the flight landed safely.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 encountered a lamppost and a delivery truck on Sunday, May 3rd, while on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport. The aircraft, identified as Flight 169, had departed from Venice, Italy, with 221 passengers and 10 crew members.
The plane made contact with the structures on the New Jersey Turnpike around 2 p.m. local time. While the aircraft sustained minor damage, all individuals aboard Flight 169 landed safely. The driver of the delivery truck was transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries and has since been released.
Federal Aviation Administration officials have confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation into the event is underway. United Airlines has also initiated its own safety investigation and has removed the crew from service as part of the process.
