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A United Airlines plane landing at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon, causing minor injuries to the truck driver but no harm to the aircraft’s passengers or crew, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred around 2 p.m. Local time as Flight 169, arriving from Venice, Italy, was on final approach to Runway 22L. The plane landed safely and taxied to the gate without incident, according to United Airlines. The airline reported that the aircraft sustained only minor damage and that its maintenance team is evaluating the extent of the impact.
No injuries were reported among the 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board. The truck driver, Warren Boardley of Baltimore, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including cuts from broken glass, but has since been released. The tractor-trailer, operated by Baker’s Express and owned by Schmidt Bakery, was not damaged, and the bread products it carried remained unaffected.
Dashcam footage captured the moment of impact, showing either a plane tire or falling debris striking the truck. Chuck Paterakis, vice president of transportation for Schmidt Bakery, described the scene as fortunate, emphasizing that the driver was able to pull over safely and contact his employer immediately after the incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are both investigating the incident. Airport officials conducted runway inspections following the event and reported that normal operations were quickly resumed.
The case underscores the importance of rigorous safety protocols in aviation and highlights the swift response of both airport and emergency personnel in mitigating potential risks.
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