Newark Liberty Airport
Coverage of Newark Liberty Airport in the Nexus archive.
- Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report
The copilot of a United Airlines jet realized it was landing low at Newark Liberty Airport but couldn't abort in time, causing it to strike a light pole and damage a nearby truck. The National Transportation Safety Board reported no injuries but significant plane damage, with the incident likely linked to strong winds and a short runway.
- United Airlines flight from Newark makes emergency landing in D.C.
A United Airlines flight departing from Newark Liberty Airport was forced to make an emergency landing in Washington D.C. after a passenger allegedly attempted to open a door during flight. The incident resulted in the aircraft diverting to the nation's capital as a precautionary safety measure.
- United Airlines plane strikes truck on turnpike before landing
A United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a truck before landing at Newark Liberty Airport. The incident occurred before the plane landed safely. No further details on damages or injuries were provided.
- Video shows United flight striking light pole, truck on New Jersey turnpike before landing
A United Airlines flight hit a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike before landing safely at Newark Liberty Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday and was captured on dashcam video. No injuries were reported.
- United flight landing at Newark strikes light pole, truck on NJ Turnpike
A United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon. An investigation is underway. The incident occurred as the plane was coming in for a landing.