United Airlines plane that hit light pole landing in Newark flew just 19 feet above Jersey Turnpike, probe shows
An investigation revealed that a United Airlines plane was flying just 19 feet above the Jersey Turnpike when it hit a light pole while landing at Newark International Airport. The flight, which occurred on May 3, was below the safe landing path for a significant distance before the incident. Debris from the light pole also struck a passing Jeep and injured the driver of a tractor-trailer.
- ▪The United Airlines plane was flying just 19 feet above the Jersey Turnpike during its landing approach.
- ▪The incident occurred on May 3, and the plane was below the safe landing path for about three-quarters of a mile.
- ▪Debris from the struck light pole hit a Jeep and injured the driver of a tractor-trailer.
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Metro United Airlines plane that hit light pole landing in Newark flew just 19 feet above Jersey Turnpike, probe shows By Alex Oliveira Published June 5, 2026, 10:36 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The United Airlines plane that hit a light pole while landing at Newark International Airport last month was flying just 19 feet above the busy Jersey Turnpike, an initial investigation showed. The May 3 flight was cruising below the safe landing path for about three-quarters of a mile before reaching the runway and striking the light pole, the early National Transportation Safety Board report showed.
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