GPS Jamming Led to Plane Crash | Sydney News

A ten-day airspace shutdown in February sparked panic—turns out it was a secret Pentagon drone-defense laser test. Then, in May, a medical plane crashed in New Mexico, killing all four aboard, after GPS signals were jammed by the military. Despite air traffic control’s efforts to mitigate the interference, pilots landed visually—only for jamming to resume just before impact. The AOPA is demanding clearer pilot warnings about GPS disruptions, as this may be the first fatal crash tied to such interference. Experts stress that while backup systems exist, GPS’s precision is vital—especially in rugged terrain—and investigators are still piecing together exactly what went wrong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7576a34456cd289