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technology•Sep 21, 2026, 07:48 PM ET

A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US in Indiana

Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed on Monday after construction crews in New Jersey accidentally cut a Verizon fiber cable used for air traffic control. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said that a circuit failure led to the discovery of the severed fiber cable, ABC News reports. The outage hammered airports

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A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US in Indiana
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A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US in Indiana: Official verification from the The Verge Tech & AI confirms active advisories affecting Indiana. Americans in the affected zone should monitor local guidance and take safety precautions.

“A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US in Indiana: Official verification from the The Verge Tech & AI confirms active advisories affecting Indiana. Americans in the affected zone should monitor local guidance and take safety precautions.”

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  • •Official Issuing Wire: The Verge Tech & AI
  • •Headline: A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US
  • •Executive Briefing: Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed on Monday after construction crews in New Jersey accidentally cut a Verizon fiber cable used for air traffic control. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said that a circuit failure led to the discovery of the severed fiber cable, ABC News reports. The outage hammered airports

Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed on Monday after construction crews in New Jersey accidentally cut a Verizon fiber cable used for air traffic control. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said that a circuit failure led to the discovery of the severed fiber cable, ABC News reports. The outage hammered airports

Event Timeline & Developments

Sep 21, 07:48 PM ET
Initial Bulletin Recorded
Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed on Monday after construction crews in New Jersey accidentally cut a Verizon fiber cable used for air traffic control. FAA Administrato

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas are affected by this technology announcement?

The primary region affected is Indiana.

Who is the official issuing source?

This information was officially issued by the The Verge Tech & AI on 9/22/2026.

What should affected Americans do right now?

Review the recommended guidance above, verify direct notices at https://www.theverge.com/transportation/998550/a-cut-cable-disrupted-hundreds-of-flights-across-the-us, and check with local emergency services or transport providers where applicable.

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