Plane Strikes Light Pole During New Jersey Landing
A United Airlines flight landing at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole along the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon, prompting an investigation. There were no injuries reported among the 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board. The incident has raised concerns about approach procedures and airport infrastructure safety.
- ▪A United Airlines flight struck a light pole during landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
- ▪No injuries were reported among the 221 passengers and 10 crew members.
- ▪The FAA, United Airlines, and Port Authority are involved in the ongoing investigation.
- ▪The incident occurred along the New Jersey Turnpike during Sunday afternoon.
- ▪This event follows heightened scrutiny after a fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport in March.
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By Hollie SilvermanDeputy Weekend EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Authorities are investigating after a United Airlines flight arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole along the New Jersey Turnpike during its landing on Sunday afternoon, WABC reported, citing officials. The airline reported no injuries among the 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board, according to the report.Newark is one of the nation’s busiest airports, and even minor landing incidents can trigger broader safety reviews.
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