United Airlines Flight 169 Strikes Light Pole at Newark Airport

Boeing 767 arriving from Venice, Italy, made contact with light pole on adjacent New Jersey Turnpike during landing; FAA investigating

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NEWARK, N.J. -- Federal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet landing Sunday at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the adjacent New Jersey Turnpike. The Federal Aviation Administration says the incident involving United Airlines Flight 169 happened at about 2 p.m. EDT Sunday. The FAA said that the Boeing 767 aircraft landed safely. It was arriving in the U.S. from Venice, Italy. United did not immediately respond to an email message seeking comment Sunday evening.

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A United Airlines Boeing 767 arriving from Venice, Italy struck a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The aircraft landed safely, taxied to the gate and no passengers or crew were injured. The NTSB has opened an investigation and is expected to issue a preliminary report within 30 days.

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United Airlines Flight 169 Strikes Light Pole at Newark Airport

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