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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

NTSB preliminary findings point to possible military signal jamming role in fatal air ambulance crash, underscoring GPS-loss pro

A preliminary NTSB report is examining whether military signal jamming contributed to a fatal air ambulance crash, with investigators highlighting GPS degradation or failure as a key factor. The report emphasizes that pilots must sustain robust situational awareness and follow procedures designed for navigation outages.

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2026-07-02T11:16:48.538533-07:00

New York Times

NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude crashes on Texas highway after mechanical issue; 1 of 6 killed

27 Sources

2026-06-17T02:09:17.576480-07:00

FlightGlobal

NTSB probing whether a “mechanical” issue preceded fatal Laredo Citation Latitude crash

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2026-06-19T01:50:58.939617-07:00

AINonline

NTSB preliminary findings cite GPS jamming as a factor in fatal King Air crash and related New Mexico medical-plane interference

7 Sources

2026-06-18T10:52:36.923337-07:00

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Flying Magazine

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NTSB preliminary findings point to possible military signal jamming role in fatal air ambulance crash, underscoring GPS-loss pro A preliminary NTSB report is examining whether military signal jamming contributed to a fatal air ambulance crash, with investigators highlighting GPS degradation or failure as a key factor. The report emphasizes that pilots must sustain robust situational awareness and follow procedures designed for navigation outages.

2026-07-02T11:16:48.538533-07:00

NTSB preliminary findings point to possible military signal jamming role in fatal air ambulance crash, underscoring GPS-loss pro

AINonline

3 sources

NTSB/industry business-aviation accident reporting updates: July 2026 accident report cycle and rising drug detection in pilot t Business-aviation accident reporting for July 2026 highlights findings from preliminary and final reports, alongside a new analysis indicating drug detection is up among pilots killed in accidents. The underlying study reviews toxicology results from 2018 through 2022 to quantify the trend.

2026-07-01T02:59:15.941309-07:00

NTSB/industry business-aviation accident reporting updates: July 2026 accident report cycle and rising drug detection in pilot t

FlightGlobal

2 sources

NTSB probing whether a “mechanical” issue preceded fatal Laredo Citation Latitude crash Investigators studying the fatal Cessna 680A Citation Latitude crash near Laredo, Texas—after a crew declared an emergency on approach—have not yet clarified the cause or the nature of the emergency. An initial report is expected in about two weeks as the probe continues.

2026-06-19T01:50:58.939617-07:00

NTSB probing whether a “mechanical” issue preceded fatal Laredo Citation Latitude crash

AINonline

7 sources

NTSB preliminary findings cite GPS jamming as a factor in fatal King Air crash and related New Mexico medical-plane interference In a pre-dawn May 14 King Air crash investigation, the NTSB’s preliminary findings point to GPS jamming as an under-investigation factor. Separate reporting based on federal findings says a New Mexico medical plane’s GPS malfunctioned after military jamming in the area, despite pilots being warned.

2026-06-18T10:52:36.923337-07:00

NTSB preliminary findings cite GPS jamming as a factor in fatal King Air crash and related New Mexico medical-plane interference

New York Times

27 sources

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NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude crashes on Texas highway after mechanical issue; 1 of 6 killed A NetJets-operated Cessna 680 Citation Latitude crashed on the Loop 20 highway near Laredo, Texas, on June 16, after the crew reported a mechanical issue and diverted from Austin plans to land at Laredo International Airport. One passenger was killed; five were injured (six aboard).

2026-06-17T02:09:17.576480-07:00

NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude crashes on Texas highway after mechanical issue; 1 of 6 killed

Bloomberg

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United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing United Airlines circulated a safety bulletin to pilots covering approach procedures at Newark Liberty after a Boeing 767 struck a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike on May 3. The NTSB preliminary report says the aircraft was “low and slow,” with copilot input before impact and debris hitting a truck below.

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

AeroTime

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FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision Following the fatal 2025 DCA midair collision, the FAA and NTSB are divided on whether to require ADS-B In cockpit technology. The dispute centers on whether an ADS-B In mandate is the right regulatory lever versus alternative safety actions and equipage scope/timing.

2026-06-01T20:42:44.163513-07:00

FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision

FlightGlobal

2 sources

NTSB links fatal airshow crash to airspeed management; Brazil probes Westwind overrun tied to unstable approach and high landing Two separate investigations point to approach-and-landing technique failures. The NTSB says a Lancair ES crash at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 resulted from the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on arrival. In Brazil, investigators conclude an unstable approach plus excessive speed during landing roll led an IAI 1124 Westwind to veer off the runway and crash through a brick wall.

2026-05-27T23:31:45.250828-07:00

NTSB links fatal airshow crash to airspeed management; Brazil probes Westwind overrun tied to unstable approach and high landing