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Boeing 677
Coverage of Boeing 677 in the Nexus archive.
- Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report
The copilot of a United Airlines jet realized it was landing low at Newark Liberty Airport but couldn't abort in time, causing it to strike a light pole and damage a nearby truck. The National Transportation Safety Board reported no injuries but significant plane damage, with the incident likely linked to strong winds and a short runway.