Event Brief
United flight hits light pole and truck near Newark
Filed: May 03, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: A United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike during landing at Newark Liberty Airport.
WHO: United Airlines officials
WHAT: Investigation after a United flight struck a light pole and truck
WHEN: May 03, 2026 at 8:33 PM ET
WHERE: Newark Liberty Airport, New Jersey
WHY: The plane struck the light pole and truck during landing.
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