United Airlines plane hit truck driver feared decapitation, father says
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Key Points:
- Warren Boardly Jr., driving a bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, was struck by the landing gear of United Flight 169, causing him to suffer an acute head injury and emotional trauma.
- Dashcam footage shows the collision moments, with Boardly Jr. fearing he would be decapitated, and he is currently recovering at home with significant pain and emotional distress.
- Boardly's family and lawyer are focused on understanding what caused the incident, suspecting negligence, but have not yet pursued litigation pending further investigation.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the event, with United Airlines providing flight data and confirming the plane landed safely without injuries.
- A preliminary investigation report is expected within 30 days as authorities work to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding the unusual collision.
