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United flight struck light pole.
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Aircraft landed safely, no passenger injuries.
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Investigation by FAA and United underway.
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United Flight Strikes Pole at Newark Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 767, Flight UA169, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. local time, involving a flight originating from Venice, Italy, carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members.
The aircraft landed safely and taxied to its gate without reported injuries to passengers or crew. However, the impact caused damage to the light pole and a tractor-trailer traveling southbound on the turnpike. The driver of the tractor-trailer sustained minor injuries and was subsequently released from the hospital.
Airport personnel inspected Runway 29 for debris following the incident, and normal airport operations resumed promptly. United Airlines' maintenance team is currently assessing the damage to the aircraft, and an investigation into the cause of the contact is underway by the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
