Video shows United flight strike truck on NJ Turnpike before landing at Newark
A United Airlines flight landing at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon, prompting an investigation. The Boeing 767, arriving from Venice, Italy, landed safely with no injuries to the 221 passengers or 10 crew members. The truck driver sustained minor injuries and was treated and released after the plane's landing gear hit his vehicle.
- ▪The plane, United Flight UA169, was a Boeing 767 arriving from Venice, Italy, with 221 passengers and 10 crew on board.
- ▪Preliminary reports indicate the plane's landing gear tire and underside struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike.
- ▪The truck driver, Warren Boardley, suffered minor injuries from broken glass and was later released from the hospital.
- ▪Due to windy conditions, the flight was redirected to Runway 29, the shortest runway at Newark Liberty Airport, which has less clearance from surrounding highways.
- ▪The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, including why the plane was flying too low during approach.
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Local News United flight landing at Newark Liberty Airport strikes light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike, officials say By Jeff Capellini, Jeff Capellini Digital Producer, CBS New York Jeff Capellini has been digital producer at CBS New York for 20 years. He previously worked for The Associated Press and several newspapers. Read Full Bio Jeff Capellini, Jenna DeAngelis Jenna DeAngelis Jenna DeAngelis Jenna DeAngelis is an Emmy award winning journalist. She joined CBS News New York as a general assignment reporter in March 2018.
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