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NTSB Identifies Pilot Error in Newark Jet Crash

Updated 2026-06-04 20:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that the captain of a United Airlines flight from Italy was too slow and too low during landing, causing the plane to strike a light pole. The incident occurred at Newark, New Jersey.

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NTSB says United jet was too slow and too low in Newark landing accident

Federal investigators say the captain flying the United 767 from Italy was too slow and too low before landing last month at Newark, N.J. The jet struck a light pole, damaging a truck on the turnpike.

2026-06-04 20:10 UTC