Coverage dated May 2, 2026 to May 3, 2026

United Airlines flight strikes turnpike light pole, injuring driver

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A United Airlines jet struck a New Jersey Turnpike light pole while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon.

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BNO News
United flight strikes truck, light pole while landing at Newark airport (opens BNO News)
Published May 2, 2026
BNO News's feed description
A United Airlines flight arriving from Italy struck a bakery truck and a light pole along the New Jersey Turnpike while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport, according to officials and media reports. The truck driver suffered minor injuries. The incident happened at about 2 p.m.
ABC 7 New York
United flight strikes light pole while landing at Newark Airport (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published May 2, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description
United Flight 169 from Italy struck a light pole over the New Jersey Turnpike moments before landing at Newark Liberty Airport.
ABC 11 Raleigh
United flight strikes light pole while landing at New Jersey's Newark Airport (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published May 2, 2026
ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description
An investigation is underway after a plane landing at New Jersey's Newark Airport made contact with a light pole.
UPI
United Airlines flight strikes turnpike light pole, injuring driver (opens UPI)
Published May 3, 2026
UPI's feed description
A United Airlines jet struck a New Jersey Turnpike light pole while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
FOX 4 Dallas
United flight strikes light pole and tractor-trailer landing at Newark Airport (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published May 3, 2026
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.
CBS News
Video shows United flight strike truck on New Jersey Turnpike before landing at Newark Liberty Airport (opens CBS News)
Published May 3, 2026
CBS News's feed description
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
WTOP Washington DC
United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published May 3, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
A United Airlines jet struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Washington Examiner
United Airlines plane strikes truck on New Jersey Turnpike (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 3, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Despite the collision, the flight of 221 passengers and 10 crew members landed safely, with the aircraft sustaining only moderate damage.
Newsweek
Plane strikes light pole during New Jersey landing (opens Newsweek)
Published May 3, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the nation’s busiest, and even minor landing incidents can trigger broader safety reviews.
ABC 30 Fresno
United flight strikes light pole, damages truck while landing in New Jersey, dashcam video shows (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published May 3, 2026
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
An investigation is underway after a plane landing at New Jersey's Newark Airport made contact with a light pole.
WMUR
Dash camera video captures moment United Airlines flight struck light pole, truck while landing (opens WMUR)
Published May 3, 2026
WMUR's feed description
United Flight 169 hit a streetlight and tractor trailer while landing at Newark, prompting an NTSB investigation. No one onboard was injured.
ABC 12 Flint
United flight hits truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published May 3, 2026
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
A United Airlines flight landing at Newark Liberty International Airport hit a streetlight and a tractor-trailer on the nearby highway on Sunday, injuring the truck
FOX Business
United flight carrying 221 passengers hits pole and truck on approach to Newark (opens FOX Business)
Published May 3, 2026
FOX Business's feed description
United Airlines Flight 169 from Venice struck a light pole and truck while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA and NTSB are both investigating the incident.
Delaware Public Media
A United jet struck a light pole and a truck near Newark airport, police say (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published May 3, 2026
Delaware Public Media's feed description
New Jersey State Police say a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole and damaged a truck as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday.
New York Post
United plane strikes light pole, tractor-trailer on NJ Turnpike while landing at Newark Airport: officials (opens New York Post)
Published May 3, 2026
New York Post's feed description
A United Airlines plane clipped a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
The Daily Caller
Airplane Strikes Light Pole On Turnpike While Landing In Least Surprising Moment For Airport (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 3, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
United Airlines Flight 169 struck a light pole as well as a bakery truck Sunday afternoon as it attempted to land at Newark Liberty International Airport.
NBC10 Philadelphia
United jet hits Turnpike light pole, tractor trailer while landing at Newark (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published May 3, 2026
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
For the second time in less than 24 hours, there was a scare this weekend involving a United Airlines flight landing at Newark Liberty International Airport....
KTVZ Bend
United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published May 3, 2026
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Aaron Cooper, Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A United Airlines flight landing at Newark Liberty International Airport hit a streetlight and a tractor-trailer on the nearby highway on Sunday, injuring the truck’s driver, according to the New Jersey State Police.
WMUR
United flight strikes light pole on New Jersey Turnpike, FAA says (opens WMUR)
Published May 3, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Federal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport
NBC New York
United jet hits tractor trailer, Turnpike light pole while landing at Newark (opens NBC New York)
Published May 3, 2026
NBC New York's feed description
For the second time in less than 24 hours, there was a scare this weekend involving a United Airlines flight landing at Newark Liberty International Airport....

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