A United Airlines copilot acknowledged the aircraft was flying too low before it struck a light pole during a landing at Newark Liberty last month, but claimed he failed to realise the danger in time to abort the manoeuvre, according to a new report.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated in its initial findings that the first officer recalled telling the pilot, "you are still slow and a little low" as the plane descended. He then looked outside and, despite thinking the plane was low, believed it was on the verge of touching down.
