United Flight Strikes Light Pole and Damages Delivery Truck During Landing
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A United Airlines Boeing 767 flight from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The incident involved flight 169, which landed safely despite the collision. A delivery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike was also damaged, and its driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries but has since been released. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident. United has removed the crew from service and is assessing the aircraft for damage, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days.
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