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First officer of United flight that hit light pole on New Jersey Turnpike told captain he was "slow and a little low," NTSB says

Updated on: June 4, 2026 / 7:42 PM EDT / CBS New York

First officer of United flight that hit light pole on New Jersey Turnpike told captain he was "slow and a little low," NTSB says

TL;DR

  • A United Airlines plane struck a light pole on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Debris from the light pole hit a tractor-trailer traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike.
  • The NTSB preliminary report indicates the first officer told the captain the plane was "slow and a little low."
  • The captain reported hearing a "thump" just before landing.
  • The aircraft sustained "substantial" damage with three punctures to the lower left aft fuselage.

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