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Fatal Medevac Crash Follows Military GPS Jamming During Approach
A medical evacuation flight crashed into mountainous terrain shortly after losing GPS navigation capabilities due to military testing. Air traffic control temporarily paused the signal interference to assist the crew but subsequently allowed the jamming to resume while the aircraft executed a visual approach on a dark, moonless night. Four people perished when the aircraft struck a 10,000-foot ridge just minutes later. This tragic accident underscores the severe hazards of relying solely on satellite navigation during military signal disruptions and highlights the critical need for spatial awareness during night visual operations.