Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report The copilot of a United Airlines jet that hit a light pole during landing realized the plane was too low. However, he informed investigators that he did not perceive the danger in sufficient time to abort the landing. This incident occurred as the plane was landing at a New Jersey airport.

• The copilot of a United Airlines passenger jet recognized the plane was approaching too low for landing.
• He stated he did not realize the low altitude in time to call for an aborted landing.
• The incident involved the plane striking a light pole during its landing at a New Jersey airport.