# Network update caused FAA system crash, sources say

_Published Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM EST · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

An update to the private communications network connecting the air traffic control system caused a reboot and crash behind the FAA outage, CBS News reported, citing sources. The account identifies a network update as the trigger for the disruption.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261113/p35#a261113p35)

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Published: 2026-11-14T01:12:16.452Z
Story chronology: 2026-11-13T23:55:00.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-11-14T02:55:57.931Z
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