One injured as plane hits truck and highway light pole before landing

4 May 2026 • 8:31 PM MYT
The Independent
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One injured as plane hits truck and highway light pole before landing

  • Federal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer near Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • United Airlines Flight 169, a Boeing 767-400 arriving from Venice, Italy, landed safely on Sunday afternoon despite the incident.
  • No passengers or crew members were injured, but the tractor-trailer driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital before being released.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations into the incident.
  • United Airlines has removed the crew from service and is evaluating damage to the aircraft, with a preliminary NTSB report expected within 30 days.

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