Plane Hits Pole On NJ Turnpike While Landing At Newark: Authorities

NEWARK, NJ — A United Airlines plane struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing Sunday in Newark, authorities said.

Flight 169 hit the pole around 2 p.m. while making its final approach into Newark Liberty International Airport, according to authorities.

“The aircraft landed safely, taxied to the gate normally and no passengers or crew were injured," United said in a prepared statement. "Our maintenance team is evaluating damage to the aircraft and we will investigate how this occurred.”

The Boeing 767-400 was carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members from Venice.

The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident, according to the agency.