Overview
- United Flight 169, which approached Newark on Sunday, struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer over the New Jersey Turnpike before landing without injuries to the 231 people on board.
- The NTSB and FAA opened accident probes, directed United to preserve cockpit voice and flight data recorders, and plan a preliminary report in about 30 days.
- United removed the crew from service and began inspecting the Boeing 767’s damage as air traffic audio suggested the strike was not immediately recognized by pilots or controllers.
- The jet used Newark’s Runway 29, a 6,726‑foot runway that relies on RNAV to a low altitude before a visual segment over the Turnpike, a setup experts say leaves less margin for error for wide-body jets.
- Dashcam and security videos showing the impact spread widely as the truck driver, Warren Boardley Jr., recovered from minor injuries and his attorney launched an independent inquiry that could shape legal and policy reviews.