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United Flight 169 Crashes Into NJ Turnpike Truck, Minor Injuries.

5/6/2026

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United Flight 169 Collision

Flight 169 from Venice hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike near Newark.
Its landing gear struck a pole, which hit a Jeep and broke the truck’s windshield.
Driver Warren Boardley suffered minor injuries, including glass in his hand and arm, and was released.
United removed the crew and will conduct a safety inspection.
The NTSB, with the FAA, opened investigations and reported a hole in the airplane’s side.

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Gordon Evaluates Crash

Attorney Wyndal Gordon says Warren Boardley Jr.’s injuries are blunt-force head trauma, pending evaluation.
Gordon expects United’s negligence but will not file a lawsuit until the facts are clear.
The plane attempted a visual landing on Runway 29, a difficult approach due to the short runway, nonstandard lights, and crosswinds.
Boardley Sr. says his son endures severe emotional distress and may have underlying brain issues after the crash.

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United Flight Crash

The crash struck the Turnpike near the I-95 interchange and revived concerns after a 2012 YouTube video showed a United jet flying low over the Turnpike.
Aviation analyst Peter Trabucco said the low-altitude approach on Runway 29 seemed inevitable.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Newark Airport on Monday to observe the NTSB-FAA probe.
Air-traffic-control recordings captured tower staff informing the crew about a hole in the plane’s side after landing.

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United Flight 169 Collision

Flight 169 from Venice hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike near Newark.
Its landing gear struck a pole, which hit a Jeep and broke the truck’s windshield.
Driver Warren Boardley suffered minor injuries, including glass in his hand and arm, and was released.
United removed the crew and will conduct a safety inspection.
The NTSB, with the FAA, opened investigations and reported a hole in the airplane’s side.

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