Near-Miss at Newark: United Airlines Plane Dodges Disaster on Landing

A United Airlines flight narrowly avoided a catastrophe when its plane collided with a semitrailer truck and a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident was classified as an accident by the NTSB due to the extent of the aircraft's damage and is currently under investigation.

A United Airlines flight narrowly escaped catastrophe during landing at Newark Liberty International Airport after colliding with a semitrailer truck and a light pole. The incident occurred on Sunday, nearly causing disaster as the plane came within feet of a major mishap.

Safety expert Steve Arroyo, familiar with the tricky runway, noted that the plane was alarmingly close to the ground, stating that just a few feet lower could have resulted in a tragedy. The Boeing 767 carrying 231 passengers landed safely, and only the truck driver sustained minor injuries.

The National Transportation Safety Board reclassified the incident as an accident, citing significant aircraft damage, though detailed information is pending until the investigation progresses. The unique challenges of landing on Newark's shortest runway amid strong winds are a focus of the inquiry.