United Newark Occurrence Prompts Safety Reminders

Damage to United 767

Damage to the United Airlines Boeing 767-400 that struck a light pole at Newark May 3.

Credit: NTSB
United Airlines has reminded pilots that efforts to maximize runway stopping distance can create ancillary risks on approach. The airline issued two related alerts following May 3's occurrence that saw one of its Boeing 767-400s strike a roadside light pole on approach to Newark Liberty...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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