NTSB Investigates After United Airlines Jet Strikes Truck on New Jersey Turnpike
Aviation Safety and Incident Investigation·May 3 – May 5, 2026
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NTSB Investigates After United Airlines Jet Strikes Truck on New Jersey Turnpike
A United Airlines Boeing 767 was traveling at 160 mph when it hit a bakery truck and a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike. The plane was flying low while trying to land at Newark Liberty International Airport. The truck belonged to a bakery in Baltimore. The driver of the truck was hurt but only had minor injuries. Federal investigators are now looking into why the plane was flying so low over the road. A law firm has also started an investigation to help the driver get money for his injuries. This follows reports that the jet struck the vehicle during its descent.
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United Airlines Flight Strikes Truck and Light Pole During Newark Airport Landing
A United Airlines Boeing 767 hit a delivery truck and a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The plane was coming in to land on May 3 when it collided with the vehicle and a streetlight. The driver of the truck was injured during the accident and received medical care. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why the plane was low enough to hit objects on the highway. Video from the scene shows the aircraft striking the bakery truck just before it reached the runway. The impact damaged a light post on the turnpike and left debris on the road. The flight was landing at Newark when the incident occurred.
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