US Military GPS Jamming Exercise Linked to Fatal Plane Crash in New Mexico
A medevac flight from Roswell Air Center in New Mexico crashed into a mountain after encountering GPS jamming activities conducted by the U.S. military. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the crew experienced navigation issues consistent with GPS interference. Although the interference did not directly cause the crash, it was a significant factor in the chain of events leading to the accident. The crash raises concerns about the impact of military GPS jamming on civilian aviation, as similar incidents have been reported globally. The crash occurred on a dark, moonless night, complicating visual navigation and contributing to the accident.