Harried Landing: United Flight's Near Miss at Newark Airport

A United Airlines Boeing 767 hit a light pole while landing at Newark Airport, causing debris to strike a passing tractor-trailer. No serious injuries occurred, though the plane sustained damage. Pilots were advised on safe approaches to prevent similar incidents, with the NTSB investigating the pilot's approach technique.

A United Airlines aircraft recently experienced a close call during landing at Newark Airport, resulting in damage and potential danger. The Boeing 767 struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, launching debris that hit a tractor-trailer.

Thankfully, the 231 individuals on board, including the 11 cabin and flight crew members, were unharmed. However, the aircraft sustained significant damage. United Airlines responded by issuing a safety bulletin emphasizing the need for precise touchdown coordinates on shorter runways.

This incident is under investigation by the NTSB, which noted the pilot's approach technique as a contributing factor. United aims to address issues with low approach altitudes in visual segments at certain airports and runways.