One Injured After United Airlines Plane Clips Truck While Landing at Newark

Incident Overview

A minor accident occurred on Sunday as a United Airlines Boeing 767, traveling from Venice, Italy, clipped a truck and a streetlight while landing at Newark Airport in New Jersey. Fortunately, all 231 passengers and crew members aboard the flight were unharmed. The truck driver sustained injuries due to broken glass from the impact and was promptly treated.

Details of the Collision

According to a statement from United Airlines, the plane's landing gear apparently came into contact with the truck, resulting in the vehicle's window shattering. Dash camera footage captured the scene, revealing a low-flying plane moments before the collision, with glass flying in all directions as the truck driver braced for impact.

The driver immediately received medical attention for injuries sustained from glass shards in his arm and hand, reported CBS News, the BBC's U.S. news partner.

Response from Authorities and Airlines

In light of the incident, United Airlines announced that it is undertaking a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the crash. The airline has also temporarily removed the flight crew from service as part of its protocol following the incident. Furthermore, their maintenance team is assessing the airplane for any potential damage caused during the landing.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill expressed relief that the aircraft landed safely, emphasizing her gratitude that no passengers or crew members were hurt.

NTSB Involvement

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has dispatched an investigator to the site and has requested key data from United Airlines, including the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder. This data will be crucial for understanding the factors that contributed to the incident and ensuring the safety of future flights.