New Jersey Turnpike
Coverage of New Jersey Turnpike in the Nexus archive.
- Tractor-trailers burst into flames after crash on New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-trailers crashed and caught fire on the New Jersey Turnpike. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, which produced visible smoke after being put out.
- Fiery multi-tractor trailer crash causes major delays on NJ Turnpike
A major accident involving multiple tractor trailers caused a vehicle fire on the New Jersey Turnpike early Thursday morning, leading to significant delays and a chaotic commute.
- Tractor-trailer fire slows traffic on NJ Turnpike
A tractor-trailer fire on the New Jersey Turnpike near Interchange 12 caused traffic delays, blocking all lanes before 4 a.m. No additional details were immediately available.
- Plane hit light pole, not truck, on New Jersey turnpike as it landed, NTSB says
The NTSB clarified that a United Airlines plane did not strike a truck on the New Jersey turnpike but instead hit a light pole, which subsequently struck the truck. The incident occurred as the plane landed last month.
- New details released after United plane flew 15 feet above New Jersey Turnpike, striking pole, truck, NTSB report says
A United jet struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing in Newark, as revealed in an NTSB report. The incident occurred when the plane flew 15 feet above the highway.
- New details released after United plane flew 15 feet above New Jersey Turnpike, striking pole, truck, NTSB report says
A United jet hit a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike and struck a truck while landing in Newark, according to an NTSB report. The incident occurred when the plane flew 15 feet above the highway.
- New details released after United plane flew 15 feet above New Jersey Turnpike, striking pole, truck, NTSB report says
A United jet hit a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing in Newark, according to an NTSB report. The plane flew 15 feet above the highway and struck a pole and a truck.
- New details released after United plane flew 15 feet above New Jersey Turnpike, striking pole, truck, NTSB report says
A United jet flew 15 feet above the New Jersey Turnpike and struck a light pole and a truck while landing in Newark, as revealed in an NTSB report.
- First officer told captain of United Airlines flight that hit light pole he was "slow and a little low," NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on a United Airlines flight that struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike. The first officer informed the captain that the plane was 'slow and a little low' before the incident.
- Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report
The copilot of a United Airlines Boeing 767 that struck a light pole during landing at Newark Liberty International Airport recognized the plane was descending too low but did not initiate an aborted landing in time. The National Transportation Safety Board reported no injuries among over 200 passengers, with damage to the plane's fuselage and a nearby truck, though the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
- 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.
- Copilot of United jet that struck light pole didn't realize flight was low, report says
The copilot of a United Airlines jet that struck a light pole during landing at Newark Liberty International Airport acknowledged the plane was descending too low but did not realize it in time to abort the landing, according to an NTSB report. The incident caused damage to the plane and a nearby truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, though no injuries were reported.
- Bakery truck driver struck by United jet thought he would be killed, father says
A United Airlines plane clipped a bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, injuring the driver Warren Boardly Jr. The incident is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. The driver's father, Warren Boardly Sr., says his son thought he would be killed in the collision.
- 5/4: CBS Evening News
A Secret Service agent shot a gunman near the Washington Monument and a United flight had a close call when its landing gear hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. The plane was only 20 feet above the ground at the time of the incident. Both events are under investigation.
- 5/4: CBS Evening News
A gunman was shot by Secret Service near Washington Monument and a United flight had a close call when its landing gear hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. The flight was only 20 feet above ground level at the time of incident.
- United flight was only about 20 feet above New Jersey Turnpike when landing gear hit truck
A United Airlines flight's landing gear hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday. The plane was about 20 feet above the turnpike when the collision happened.
- Video shows United flight striking light pole, truck on New Jersey turnpike before landing
A United Airlines flight hit a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike before landing safely at Newark Liberty Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday and was captured on dashcam video. No injuries were reported.
- WATCH: United flight hits light pole while landing
A United Airlines flight from Italy struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred during final approach. No further details on casualties or damage were provided.
- NTSB to investigate United plane that struck pole on NJ Turnpike
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate a United Airlines plane that struck a pole on the New Jersey Turnpike. The incident involved United Airlines Flight 169, a Boeing 767-400 operating from Venice to Newark. The investigation was launched on Sunday.
- United flight clips light pole on Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark
A United Boeing 767 arriving from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark. The incident occurred on Sunday and was reported by the FAA. No further details were provided.
- United flight landing at Newark strikes light pole, truck on NJ Turnpike
A United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon. An investigation is underway. The incident occurred as the plane was coming in for a landing.
- Driver on N.J. Turnpike hurt as United plane hits pole on approach to Newark airport
A United Airlines plane hit a pole on approach to Newark airport, injuring a driver on the New Jersey Turnpike. The incident occurred near Newark Liberty International Airport. Details of the accident are still emerging.
- United jet causes violent crash after striking freeway light pole
A United Airlines pilot struck a freeway light pole during a violent crash on approach to land at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The incident occurred on Sunday and was captured on dashcam video from inside a bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. A Boeing 767 was involved in the crash.