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United Flight Hits Turnpike Light Pole and Truck on Newark Approach, Lands Safely

Federal investigators have classified the case as an accident.

Overview

  • United Flight 169, which struck a light pole and a bakery tractor-trailer Sunday, landed at Newark without injuries on board.
  • The truck driver, identified as Warren Boardley, was hospitalized with minor cuts and released, and the fallen pole also hit a Jeep, according to officials.
  • The NTSB opened an accident investigation, ordered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders secured, and said a preliminary report is due in about 30 days.
  • United removed the crew from service and said maintenance is evaluating the Boeing 767-400 that taxied to the gate after landing.
  • Dashcam video shows the low pass over the New Jersey Turnpike near Runway 29, which begins less than 400 feet from the highway and can put jets close to traffic.