A United Airlines flight from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The plane, carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew, landed safely and no injuries were reported. The incident also involved a delivery truck and a Jeep on the highway, raising questions about how the impact occurred.
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.
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