United flight landing at Newark Liberty Airport strikes light pole on New Jersey Turnpike, FAA says
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Key Points:
- A United Airlines Boeing 767, Flight UA169 from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
- The plane, carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported among those on board.
- The collision caused damage to the light pole and a tractor trailer on the turnpike; the truck driver sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from the hospital.
- Airport operations resumed quickly after runway inspections found no debris, and the airline is investigating the cause while assessing aircraft damage.
- The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the incident.
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