United Airlines 757 Wing Strikes Light Pole While Taxiing at Newark Airport
A United Airlines flight was involved in a ground incident after safely landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 757 arriving from the Bahamas, struck a light pole with its right wing while taxiing to the gate. The impact caused the pole to topple over, hitting a nearby tractor-trailer. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the 124 passengers and seven crew members on board. The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed it is investigating the incident.
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