Video shows United flight striking light pole, truck on New Jersey turnpike before landing

Video shows United flight striking light pole, truck on New Jersey turnpike before landing – CBS News Watch CBS News Dashcam video shows a United Airlines flight hitting a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike Sunday before landing safely at Newark Liberty Airport. Lilia Luciano reports. Source link

United flight landing at Newark Liberty Airport strikes light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike, officials say

An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said. Cellphone video appears to show Flight UA169, a Boeing 767 that originated in Venice, Italy, with … Read more

Driver on N.J. Turnpike hurt as United plane hits pole on approach to Newark airport

A United Airlines plane hit a light pole during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, injuring a driver on the New Jersey Turnpike and causing damage to the aircraft, officials said Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Flight UA169, a Boeing 767 carrying … Read more

FAA investigating after United flight landing in Newark strikes light pole on New Jersey Turnpike

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet landing Sunday at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the adjacent New Jersey Turnpike. The Federal Aviation Administration says the incident involving United Airlines Flight 169 happened at about 2 p.m. EDT Sunday. The FAA said that the Boeing … Read more

United Airlines passenger allegedly assaulted flight attendant, tried to get into cockpit

A United Airlines passenger allegedly attacked a crew member and attempted to access the cockpit before being removed by police Saturday evening at Newark Liberty International Airport. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 48-year-old man, whose name was not released, was detained and taken to … Read more

United flight from San Francisco to San Diego reports close call with drone just before landing

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego on Wednesday morning, authorities said. A United spokesperson said Flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to the plane’s arrival at San Diego International Airport. The flight landed safely, and … Read more

United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it is leaving the OPEC oil cartel after more than 50 years of membership. The UAE said its decision to exit OPEC followed an “extensive review” of its production policy and future capacity. The statement also cited “geopolitical fluctuations” affecting short-term oil supplies, a reference to the … Read more

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC as Iran war raises gulf tensions

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday that it would leave OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which coordinates oil output among leading energy producing nations. The country joined OPEC in 1971. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The departure from OPEC will likely lead … Read more