Military GPS Jamming Linked to Fatal Medevac Crash in New Mexico

On May 14, 2026, a Beechcraft King Air C90 crashed in New Mexico, killing four crew members. The NTSB's preliminary report confirmed that military GPS jamming from White Sands Missile Range was active during the flight. The crew lost GPS navigation shortly after takeoff, leading to a disoriented descent into the Capitan Mountains. Air traffic control was overwhelmed by multiple aircraft affected by the same jamming, delaying assistance. The crash highlights vulnerabilities in civilian aviation due to military operations, raising concerns about the safety of GPS-dependent flights. The incident marks the first time military electronic warfare has been implicated in a fatal domestic aviation accident. The NTSB is investigating further to determine the probable cause.

Key Points: • Military GPS jamming was active during the medevac flight, contributing to the crash. • Four crew members died when the aircraft lost navigation and crashed into mountains. • The incident raises significant concerns about the safety of civilian flights in jamming zones.