First officer told captain of United Airlines flight that hit light pole he was "slow and a little low," NTSB says

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A United Airlines plane struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike in May, and newly released safety board documents reveal the first officer warned the captain moments before impact that he was "slow and a little low." The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report captures the exchange between pilots as the aircraft descended toward Newark Airport. The incident, which damaged the plane's wing, underscores how communication between crew members can be critical in preventing accidents, and how quickly situations can deteriorate when warnings go unheeded.