Close Call: United Airlines Flight Strikes Truck During Landing
A United Airlines jet struck a truck while descending to Newark Liberty International Airport, injuring one driver and triggering a federal investigation into the near-disaster
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- Dashcam footage captures the moment a wheel from a United Airlines plane struck a bakery delivery truck
- The incident happened as United Flight 169 made its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport
The stakes
- This incident raises critical safety concerns about aircraft landing procedures and their proximity to road traffic
- The federal investigation could lead to new regulations or changes in air traffic protocols
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- Incidents involving low-flying aircraft near highways are not common but can have serious implications if they occur
- Flight 169 was arriving from Venice, Italy, adding an international aspect to the incident
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Original report VIDEO: Airplane narrowly misses catastrophic disaster after striking truck during landing
Publisher: Standard Media Entertainment (KE) · Published May 6, 6:01 am · tnx.africa
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A United Airlines jet struck a truck while descending to Newark Liberty International Airport, injuring one driver and triggering a federal investigation into the near-disaster
Dashcam footage has captured the terrifying moment a wheel from a United Airlines plane struck a bakery delivery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike during a tense near-miss
The incident occurred around 2 p.m. as United Flight 169, arriving from Venice, Italy, made its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport
What happened
- Dashcam footage captures the moment a wheel from a United Airlines plane struck a bakery delivery truck
- The incident happened as United Flight 169 made its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport
- The Boeing 767 flew unusually low, hitting the truck on the New Jersey Turnpike
- The collision scattered debris and caused a light pole to collapse onto a nearby vehicle
- Only one driver was reported injured in the incident
Why this matters
- This incident raises critical safety concerns about aircraft landing procedures and their proximity to road traffic
- The federal investigation could lead to new regulations or changes in air traffic protocols
- The public's confidence in air travel safety may be affected by near-miss scenarios like this
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