Trending Now - United Airlines Landing Mishap Injures Driver on NJ Turnpike

WHO:

CBS News - Chuck Paterakis, senior vice president of Transportation & Logistics at H & S Bakery, stated the driver was headed to a company depot in New Jersey when the incident occurred.

CBS News - United Airlines, New Jersey State Police, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Gov. Mikie Sherrill, Chuck Paterakis (senior vice president of Transportation & Logistics at H & S Bakery).

WBFF - H & S Bakery, Schmidt Bakery.

WHAT:

CBS News - The driver of the bakery truck suffered injuries caused by broken glass, as confirmed by Chuck Paterakis.

CBS News - Video from inside the truck shows the moment of impact.

AP News - A preliminary report from the NTSB is expected within 30 days.

CBS News - United Airlines stated that their maintenance team is evaluating damage to the aircraft following the incident.

CBS News - Cellphone video appears to show Flight UA169 flying low over the turnpike before landing.

CBS News - The light pole struck by the plane also hit a Jeep traveling on the turnpike, according to New Jersey State Police.

CBS News - Gov. Mikie Sherrill expressed gratitude on social media that the aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew were unharmed.

CBS News - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

CBS News - The driver of the bakery truck suffered injuries from broken glass, as confirmed by Chuck Paterakis.

CBS News - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that an object was struck and that a delivery truck on the turnpike at the time also was damaged.

AP News - Minor damage to the aircraft was observed, and airport staff inspected the runway for debris, with normal operations quickly resumed.

AP News - United stated that the crew was removed from service while it conducts a “rigorous” flight safety investigation.

CBS News - The plane that struck the light pole and truck was Flight UA169, which originated in Venice, Italy.

CBS News - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey stated that the aircraft was on its way to Runway 29 when it hit the light pole.

CBS News - The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.

CBS News - The light pole struck by the plane also hit a Jeep traveling on the turnpike, according to New Jersey State Police.

WBFF - Dashcam video from inside the bakery truck captured the moment of impact when the plane struck the truck.

CBS News - A United Airlines plane, Flight UA169, struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing.

CBS News - The aircraft, a Boeing 767, had 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board.

CBS News - The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and was later released.

CBS News - The plane landed safely and taxied to the gate normally; no passengers or crew were injured.

WBFF - The driver of the bakery truck suffered minor injuries from broken glass.

ABC News - The FAA confirmed the incident occurred while the flight was landing.

WHERE:

CBS News - New Jersey Turnpike, near Newark Liberty International Airport.

WBFF - The truck was part of Schmidt Bakery, which operates under the H & S Family of Bakeries.

WHEN:

CBS News - The incident occurred just after 2 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon.

Boston.com News - The incident involving United Airlines Flight 169 happened at about 2 p.m. EDT on a Sunday.

WHY:

CBS News - A preliminary investigation indicated that a tire from the plane's landing gear and the underside of the plane hit both the pole and the tractor-trailer.

HOW:

AP News - The National Transportation Safety Board stated that an investigator would arrive in Newark on Monday and directed United to provide the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder for the investigation.

AP News - The National Transportation Safety Board stated that an NTSB investigator would arrive in Newark on Monday and directed United to provide the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder for the investigation.

AP News - A preliminary report from the NTSB is expected within 30 days.

CBS News - United Airlines stated that their maintenance team is evaluating damage to the aircraft following the incident.

CBS News - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey stated that the plane was on its way to Runway 29 when it hit the light pole.

CBS News - The plane was on its final approach to Newark International Airport when it came into contact with the light pole.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 23:16 UTC)

A bakery truck driver has suffered injuries from broken glass, as confirmed by Chuck Paterakis, and video footage from inside the truck captured the moment of impact. United Airlines has announced that their maintenance team is currently assessing damage to the aircraft involved in the incident, while the National Transportation Safety Board is sending an investigator to Newark on Monday to begin their investigation. They have also requested that United provide the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder within the same timeframe.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 17:23 UTC)

Cellphone video has surfaced showing Flight UA169 flying low over a turnpike before landing, with reports indicating that the plane struck a light pole which also hit a Jeep on the road. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill took to social media to express her gratitude that all passengers and crew aboard the aircraft were unharmed, while the Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board announced that an investigator will arrive in Newark on Monday and has instructed United Airlines to provide both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder for further examination.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 15:34 UTC)

A bakery truck driver suffered injuries from broken glass while heading to a company depot in New Jersey, as confirmed by Chuck Paterakis, the senior vice president of Transportation & Logistics at H & S Bakery. The National Transportation Safety Board announced that an investigator will arrive in Newark on Monday to look into the incident and has directed United to provide both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder for the investigation. This development follows the unfortunate event that has raised concerns about safety protocols in transportation.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 11:28 UTC)

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has confirmed that an object struck an aircraft, which resulted in minor damage, while a delivery truck on the turnpike was also damaged during the incident. Airport staff quickly inspected the runway for debris and resumed normal operations, while United Airlines announced that the crew has been removed from service as they conduct a rigorous flight safety investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board will send an investigator to Newark on Monday and has instructed United to provide the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder for the investigation.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 07:48 UTC)

The National Transportation Safety Board has announced that an investigator will arrive in Newark on Monday to begin an investigation into a recent incident. They have directed United Airlines to provide both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder for analysis. A preliminary report from the NTSB is anticipated within the next 30 days.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 05:55 UTC)

A United Airlines flight, identified as Flight UA169, originating from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole and a truck while approaching Runway 29. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed the aircraft was on its way to the runway when the incident occurred, prompting the National Transportation Safety Board to launch an investigation. Meanwhile, United Airlines has stated that their maintenance team is currently evaluating the damage to the aircraft following the collision.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 04:11 UTC)

A plane on its way to Runway 29 struck a light pole, which also hit a Jeep traveling on the turnpike, according to New Jersey State Police. Dashcam video from inside a bakery truck captured the moment of impact when the plane collided with the truck. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed the details surrounding the incident.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 01:25 UTC)

A United Airlines plane, Flight UA169, struck a light pole and a truck belonging to Schmidt Bakery while landing near Newark Liberty International Airport. The Boeing 767, carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members, landed safely and taxied to the gate without any injuries reported among those on board, although the driver of the bakery truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries from broken glass. Preliminary investigations suggest that a tire from the plane's landing gear and the underside of the aircraft made contact with both the pole and the tractor-trailer during its final approach.