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United Airlines Flight Nearly Collides with Highway During Newark Landing

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A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice nearly struck a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, just 19 feet above the New Jersey Turnpike. The incident occurred on May 3, when Flight 169, traveling over 160 mph, deviated from its glide path and collided with the pole, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. Although the plane also reportedly hit a tractor-trailer, the NTSB clarified that damage to the truck was due to debris from the pole, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to the driver. Fortunately, none of the 200 passengers or crew members aboard were harmed. The NTSB is continuing its investigation, with a final report forthcoming.

Key Details: • Incident occurred on May 3 during landing at Newark Airport. • Flight 169 was arriving from Venice, Italy, with over 200 passengers. • The plane was just 19 feet above the New Jersey Turnpike when it struck the pole. • No injuries reported among passengers or crew; driver of tractor-trailer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. • NTSB is conducting a thorough investigation with a final report to be released later.

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