First officer told captain of United Airlines flight that hit light pole he was "slow and a little low," NTSB says
The NTSB released a preliminary report on a United Airlines flight that struck a light pole while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport. The first officer warned the captain that they were 'slow and a little low' before the impact occurred. The plane landed safely, but it sustained substantial damage, including punctures to the fuselage.
- ▪The incident occurred on May 3, 2026, as United flight 169 was landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
- ▪Debris from the light pole hit a passing tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike.
- ▪The NTSB report indicated that the plane suffered three punctures to its fuselage, with one gash nearly four feet long.
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Local News First officer of United flight that hit light pole on New Jersey Turnpike told captain he was "slow and a little low," NTSB says By Jesse Zanger Jesse Zanger Managing Editor, CBS New York Jesse Zanger is the managing editor of CBSNewYork.com. Jesse has previously worked for the Fox News Channel and Spectrum News NY1. He covers regional news around the Tri-State Area, with a particular focus on breaking news and extreme weather. Read Full Bio Jesse Zanger Updated on: June 5, 2026 / 5:21 PM EDT / CBS New York Add CBS News on Google The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on a United Airlines plane that struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike in May. Debris from the light pole smashed into a passing tractor trailer, the NTSB report says.
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