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Driver injured after truck was struck by United plane landing at Newark airport

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Updated 4.5.2026
Key Topics & People
Newark Liberty International Airport *United Airlines Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Boeing 767 Incident

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May 4 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsMay 4

Driver injured after truck was struck by United plane landing at Newark airport

A United Airlines Boeing 767 landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon struck a delivery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. The plane, arriving from Venice, Italy, clipped a landing tire and the underside of the truck, which was carrying bread products. The truck driver, Warren Boardley, sustained minor cuts from broken glass and was treated and released from a hospital. The aircraft also hit a light pole, which then struck a Jeep. Officials reported only minor damage to the plane, and airport operations quickly resumed. No injuries were reported on the aircraft.

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Key Claims

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A United Airlines plane landing at Newark airport struck a delivery truck, injuring the driver.

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The truck driver, Warren Boardley, sustained minor injuries, described as cuts from broken glass.

— Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

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A landing tire and the underside of the United Airlines plane hit the truck.

— New Jersey state police

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Dashboard camera footage captured the moment of impact and circulated on social media.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into the incident.

— National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

May 4 Morning

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South China Morning PostMay 4

United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hits light pole, truck while landing at Newark

A United Airlines Boeing 767 jet struck a light pole and a delivery truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft, arriving from Venice, Italy, landed safely, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced an investigation into the incident. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew on the plane. The driver of the delivery truck sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from the hospital. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed the details of the event.

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Key Claims

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A United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hit a light pole and a delivery truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.

— officials

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The plane arrived safely from Venice, Italy.

— Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials

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The FAA will investigate the incident.

— Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials

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No injuries were reported on the plane.

— Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

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The truck driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and released.

— Port Authority of New York and New Jersey