NTSB seeks United flight recorders after Newark approach collision

7 articles · Updated · NBC News · May 4

Flight UA169, a Boeing 767 from Venice with 221 passengers and 10 crew, struck a light pole over the New Jersey Turnpike before landing safely at Newark.
A piece of the pole hit a tractor-trailer, sending its driver to hospital with minor injuries; police said he has since been released, and the aircraft suffered minor damage.
The FAA is also investigating, United removed the crew from service and is evaluating the jet, and the NTSB expects a preliminary report within 30 days.

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