Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report - MyNorthwest.com

The copilot of a United Airlines jet that struck a light pole on landing at Newark Liberty International Airport realized the descent was too low but could not call for an aborted landing in time, according to an initial NTSB report. The crew recalled hearing a loud thump and feeling a mild jolt just before touchdown, with the first officer noting the aircraft appeared slow and low. After the May 3 landing from Venice, the Boeing 677 sustained significant fuselage damage, yet no injuries were reported among the more than 200 people aboard. While earlier police statements cited a bakery truck, the initial NTSB findings attributed the impact to debris from the light pole hitting a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. The investigation will continue, with a final report expected next year.