United Flight Strikes Light Pole and Damages Delivery Truck During Landing
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Federal authorities have launched an investigation after a United Airlines passenger plane struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident involved United flight 169, which landed safely after departing from Venice, Italy. The Port Authority confirmed that the aircraft hit an object, damaging a delivery truck on the highway. The truck driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at a hospital. United is assessing damage to the Boeing 767 and has removed the crew from service during the ongoing safety investigation by the NTSB, which will provide a preliminary report in 30 days.
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