What Happened
Fatal Crash Raises Concerns Over Civilian Aviation Readiness
A fatal air ambulance crash in New Mexico was caused by GPS failure, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. The crew lost GPS navigation during a military jamming exercise, and despite warnings from the FAA, the aircraft crashed, killing all on board. The incident raises concerns about the readiness of civilian aviation to deal with GPS interference, which is becoming a growing operational hazard. The FAA has warned pilots to be prepared to fly without GPS, and experts say that the aviation industry needs to modernize its technology to prevent such incidents. This was first reported by Fox News.