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Newark airport route where United plane hit truck is notoriously dangerous, expert says: ‘you’re out there in the wild west’

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Fews App Post Time 9h ago

Dozens of pilots have reported near-misses and other problems on the Newark Liberty International Airport approach where United Flight 169 smashed into a truck this weekend, putting hundreds of lives at risk. Years of confidential reports submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration detail problems with “Stadium Visual Rwy 29” — a notoriously difficult and dangerous landing route, known for its irregularities and potential hazards. “I believe a midair collision is imminent,” one pilot wrote last year in the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System, specifically referencing Stadium Visual Rwy 29 in a desperate plea for the airport to update safety protocols.

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