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This matter started as a Weird News article, but now the NTSB has issued a detail preliminary report.
NTSB Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Documents/DCA26FA194 Preliminary Report.pdf
The plane came in too low, the landing gear his a light pole, debris of which hit the windshield of a truck, which resulted in minor injuries to the driver. In addition, substantial damage was done to the aircraft, namely a breach in the fuselage (three punctures to the left lower aft fuselage).
The main issue is why the aircraft was as low as it was.
Astronuc said:United Airlines Flight Clips Light Pole, Strikes Bakery Truck on New Jersey Turnpike While Landing at Newark Airport
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/united-airlines-flight-clips-light-111458999.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/united-flight-strikes-light-pole-231550102.html
United Jet Wheel Falls From Sky and Smashes Truck on New Jersey Turnpike
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/watch-united-jet-wheel-falls-144729813.html
There seems to be contradictory information about whether landing gear or a lost aircraft wheel his the windshield of a truck. NTSB is investigating.
NTSB Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Documents/DCA26FA194 Preliminary Report.pdf
The plane came in too low, the landing gear his a light pole, debris of which hit the windshield of a truck, which resulted in minor injuries to the driver. In addition, substantial damage was done to the aircraft, namely a breach in the fuselage (three punctures to the left lower aft fuselage).
The main issue is why the aircraft was as low as it was.