United Flight Strikes Tractor-Trailer During Newark Landing; Driver Hospitalized

Key Details A truck driver suffered non-life threatening injuries when a United Airlines flight struck his rig during approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3rd. Flight 169, arriving from Venice, Italy, made contact with a light pole and tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike near the airport around 2 p.m. The aircraft's landing gear struck the truck during descent, causing the rig to overturn. Why It Matters This incident highlights an unusual but serious hazard for drivers operating near major airport approaches. The truck driver was transported to a hospital, though specific injury details remain undisclosed. A fallen light pole also struck a nearby Jeep, expanding the incident's impact. Investigation Update United confirmed the aircraft landed safely and taxied normally with no passenger or crew injuries. The plane is being inspected for damage, and the NTSB has directed the airline to provide cockpit voice and flight data recorders. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days. New Jersey State Police continue investigating the circumstances of the accident.