United Airlines Plane Strikes Truck and Streetlight During Landing at Newark Airport
Plane Collides With Truck, Streetlight While Landing At Newark Airport In US | Video
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A United Airlines Boeing 767, arriving from Venice, Italy, collided with a streetlight and a tractor-trailer while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while all passengers on the plane remained unharmed. An investigation is underway by the National Transportation Safety Board.
- 01The incident involved a United Airlines Boeing 767 landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
- 02The aircraft struck a streetlight and a tractor-trailer, injuring the truck driver.
- 03More than 200 passengers and 10 crew members were on board the plane, all of whom were unharmed.
- 04The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation into the incident.
- 05The runway used for landing is located close to the New Jersey Turnpike, causing potential hazards for highway traffic.
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On Sunday, a United Airlines Boeing 767, arriving from Venice, Italy, collided with a streetlight and a tractor-trailer while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The incident occurred as the plane was landing at over 160 miles per hour, crossing the New Jersey Turnpike. A tire from the plane's landing gear struck the pole and the truck, injuring the truck driver, who was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Fortunately, all over 200 passengers and 10 crew members aboard the aircraft were unharmed. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate. United Airlines stated that a rigorous flight safety investigation will be conducted, and the crew has been removed from service during this process. The National Transportation Safety Board will analyze the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder as part of their investigation. The runway where the incident occurred is located less than 400 feet from the busy New Jersey Turnpike, which can lead to startling situations for drivers as planes pass overhead. Air traffic control did not initially realize that the plane had struck the light pole upon landing.
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This incident raises concerns about the safety of air traffic near busy highways, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and changes in landing protocols.
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