Venice-Marco Polo Airport (VCE/LIPZ) → Newark-Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR/KEWR)
Flight / Schedule
Venice-Marco Polo Airport (VCE/LIPZ) → Newark-Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR/KEWR)
Aircraft
Boeing 767-424ERRegistration
N77066
MSN
29461/878
Year of Manufacture
2002
Operator
United AirlinesDate
May 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Approach
Crash Site
Substantial
Crash Location
near Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR/KEWR), Newark, NJ -
Region
United States of America
Coordinates
40.7012°, -74.1552°
Narrative Report
On May 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Venice-Marco Polo Airport (VCE/LIPZ) → Newark-Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR/KEWR) experienced a crash involving Boeing 767-424ER, operated by United Airlines, with the event recorded near near Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR/KEWR), Newark, NJ -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was approach at a substantial crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 231 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
United Airlines flight UA169, a Boeing 767-400, N77066, struck a light pole and a truck on I95 while conducting an RNAV approach to runway 29 at Newark. The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing an inspection. The truck driver survived with minor injuries. A second vehicle hit the felled light post. The damage to the aircraft is said to be significant and the occurrence has been rated an accident. The approach calls for the turn onto final approach to be completed by about 3km from the runway threshold. The lane the truck was in is 170m from the Runway 29 threshold and some 500m from the runway aiming point.
Aircraft reference details include registration N77066, MSN 29461/878, year of manufacture 2002.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 40.7012°, -74.1552°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
United Airlines flight UA169, a Boeing 767-400, N77066, struck a light pole and a truck on I95 while conducting an RNAV approach to runway 29 at Newark. The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing an inspection. The truck driver survived with minor injuries. A second vehicle hit the felled light post. The damage to the aircraft is said to be significant and the occurrence has been rated an accident. The approach calls for the turn onto final approach to be completed by about 3km from the runway threshold. The lane the truck was in is 170m from the Runway 29 threshold and some 500m from the runway aiming point.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
231
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Venice-Marco Polo Airport (VCE/LIPZ) → Newark-Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR/KEWR)
Operator
United AirlinesFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Approach
Crash Site
Substantial
Region / Country
United States of America
Aircraft Details
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