A United Airlines flight crashed into a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon. new jersey. United Flight 169 arrived at Newark Airport from Venice, Italy, around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Video of the plane crash has surfaced as the FAA released a statement providing details of the accident.
“At approximately 2 p.m. local time on May 3, United Airlines Flight 169 struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The Boeing 767 landed safely and departed from VeniceItaly. “
Here’s video of the moment the plane hit the pole. The video was captured by a bystander in a nearby car. AIRPORT.
United Airlines reportedly flew a van. Video captured by the van’s dash cam captured the plane hitting the van. Reports say the truck driver was hospitalized with minor abrasions. This is video:
This story is being updated.
