Thousands of flights canceled after FAA systems went down
Summary
More than 6,000 flights across the United States were canceled or delayed after a construction crew accidentally cut a backup data cable at a radar facility near Philadelphia. The primary data line had already stopped working, leading to widespread disruptions in air travel.Key Facts
- A construction crew accidentally severed a backup data cable near Philadelphia.
- The radar facility affected is important for tracking flights.
- The main data line had already failed before the backup cable was cut.
- Over 6,000 flights were canceled or delayed across the country.
- The disruptions affected flights coast to coast.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) systems were directly impacted.
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