NTSB: United 767 That Struck NJ Turnpike Light Pole Was Only 19 Feet Above Highway
A tractor-trailer driver was injured after debris from the falling pole hit his vehicle.
A tractor-trailer driver was injured after debris from the falling pole hit his vehicle.
Both companies are expected to appeal the decision.
The truck driver was hospitalized for minor injuries and then released, while the aircraft landed safely at Newark.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The accident’s death toll has climbed to at least 12 people.
Officials said the aircraft made an unexpected turn right before touching down.
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s 2025 Global Aviation Safety Report shows an increase in the number of accidents for commercial flights.
Aviation authorities are investigating after an Air India flight plunged 900 feet and received multiple critical warnings shortly after takeoff.
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