A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 struck a light pole on Sunday afternoon. The strike occurred during the final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport. Flight 169 arrived from Venice, Italy. The aircraft landed safely. Passengers and crew reported no injuries.
The pole stood on the adjacent New Jersey Turnpike. A tractor-trailer on the highway sustained damage. The truck driver reported minor injuries.
United Airlines maintenance teams are assessing aircraft damage. The airline removed the flight crew from service pending an internal safety investigation. The FAA and NTSB launched separate investigations. Airport operations resumed following a runway inspection.