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Incredible audio air traffic control (ATC) records the moment when the staff lost radar and radio signals while led by planes Newark Liberty International Airport In New Jersey last week.
The decay on April 28 lasted about 90 seconds. The National Air Transport Controllers have confirmed the incident at Fox News Digital, writing that the operation of the Federal Air Force (FAA) in Philadelphia “temporarily lost the radar and communication with the aircraft under their control, unable to see, hear, hear or talk to them.”
The sound shows the initial moments of the controller who learns about interruption in Philadelphia TraCon/Atct.
“There are some interruptions of equipment, so I don’t know what exactly the equipment is, but they have some frequency problems, and then the radar scalp are out there, so I cannot deviate anyone,” one man is heard.
Newark Airport hit with new delays, an interruption that was heard on an air traffic control sound
View of Newark Airport on May 6. 2025. (Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)
“I will move you here because they have just told me that access has lost all the radars. Three of the four radar screens have become black and have no frequencies, “says others.
Another man notes, “I guess this is a serious question because I have another arrival, and now I have no one else.”
Audio also records controllers trying to get more information about interruption.
“Any idea how long will the delay of going?” One man asks in the sound.
“I have no idea. We are still waiting for the word from Newark Tracon, “the other replies quickly.
Passengers in the United Airlines Holdings Inc. At Terminal C Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“The approach just told me that several techniques had entered, looked at the radar scope and came out,” the man who speaks is heard. “They think it will be probably delay.”
The incident preceded mass delays and cancellation on New Jersey Travel Hub, which runs from Thursday.
In a statement received by Fox Business, FAA has dealt with a lack of staff who have contributed to the issue.
“Although we can’t replace quickly [the controllers who have left] Due to this highly specialized profession, we continue to train controllers that will eventually be assigned to this hectic airspace, “the Agency said on Monday.
View inside Newark airport, while passengers face eight direct mass delays, United Airlines canceling the routes and shortages of staff in Newark, NJ, May 6, 2025. (Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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“When the questions of staff or equipment appear, FAA It will ensure security by slowing down the speed of arrivals at the airport. We will update the public as we work through these questions. “
Kyle SchmiDIbauer Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
