United struck a light pole
 

https://x.com/aviationbrk/status/205...tOrnMdFOUu0MqA

It reminds me of a pilot at EWR when I was just starting out who had the habit of always flying the approach with four red lights.

Hmmm…at least he didn’t land on the taxiway ? (Assuming this was 29. Quite breezy out today).

That whole RNAV W to 29 is a goat rope. Was a matter of time. Short runway, no electronic glide slope and the NJ turnpike literally 100 feet from the threshold. What could possibly go wrong?!?

Not just a light pole, they hit a truck on the road too.

Video:
https://x.com/airplusnews/status/2051053703914836231

Or just a bad pilot dipping below GS

The new 737 FM specifically removed the guidance to go three red one white on a short field landing and its about time. I wonder how many guys will go "nope, im still doing three red one white!". Land in the touchdown zone with brakes MAX, morons...you will be fine.

there is no GS per se on 29 but I know what you mean

“Upon its final approach into Newark International Airport, United flight 169 came into contact with a light pole. The aircraft landed safely, taxied to the gate normally and no passengers or crew were injured. Our maintenance team is evaluating damage to the aircraft and we will investigate how this occurred”

They are using that term rather loosely.

landed just after them. Heard an ops vehicle, looking for Fod on the runway. They said they heard a bang and now there’s a hole in the airplane. Tower thought it was because of Fod on the runway. Just gusty winds landing 29.

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There’s way too much pushing the envelope these days. DCA comes to mind too.