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United Flight 169 clipped a light pole and truck near Newark but everyone survived
International
Published on 4 May 2026
The aircraft touched a light pole and truck—still landed safely
United Flight 169, a Boeing 767-400 inbound to Newark Liberty International from Venice, reportedly struck a light pole and a bakery truck during its final approach. Despite the contact, the flight landed safely with no injuries reported among 231 occupants. The incident is now under investigation by the NTSB, as details emerge about what happened on approach.
- United Flight 169 contacted a light pole and a truck near Newark
- The Boeing 767-400 landed safely with no reported injuries
- All 231 passengers and crew were reportedly unharmed
- The NTSB is investigating the cause of the incident
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