United Airlines Flight 169 strikes infrastructure during Newark approach. A United Airlines international flight from Venice, Italy struck a light pole and tractor-trailer while descending toward Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The aircraft, carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported on board. However, the tractor-trailer driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. United's maintenance teams are conducting a full safety inspection and review of the aircraft. The FAA, NTSB, and New Jersey State Police have launched formal investigations into the incident, with the NTSB expecting to release a preliminary report within 30 days.
