Air travel across the northeastern United States faced significant disruptions on Monday after construction workers accidentally cut a critical cable used for air traffic control. The incident impacted the Terminal Radar Approach Control system, which manages aircraft during takeoff and landing procedures.
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that the cable was repaired later in the day, allowing for a gradual return to normal operations, though residual delays persisted. The outage occurred as the region prepared for the arrival of numerous world leaders attending the UN General Assembly in New York City.
The source of the damage remains a point of contention. While Secretary Duffy initially attributed the outage to Amtrak workers, an Amtrak spokesperson stated the incident involved a contractor for NJ Transit. NJ Transit acknowledged the error, noting that markers at the excavation site had been placed incorrectly. Verizon, the owner of the cable, confirmed it was not responsible for the damage.
According to FAA head Bryan Bedford, the severed line was a backup network, and the issue only became apparent when the primary circuit also failed. Newark Liberty International Airport experienced the most significant impact, with hundreds of departures and arrivals delayed. Other affected hubs included John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Philadelphia International Airport.
Passengers reported varying levels of disruption, including flight diversions. One traveler, Douglas Tewnion, described being diverted to Boston while en route to New York, noting that passengers remained on the tarmac for hours with limited information.
Source: BBC News
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