A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Wednesday, but the ordeal didn't end there. According to the FAA, the plane struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was making its approach, leaving passengers shaken but fortunately unharmed. The incident raises concerns about the safety of air travel and the potential risks of low-altitude flight paths. As investigators from the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) begin to probe the incident, questions are being asked about the circumstances surrounding the landing and the decision to allow the plane to take off in the first place.
United flight landing at Newark Liberty Airport strikes light pole on New Jersey Turnpike, FAA says CBS News
