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National Transportation Safety Board
Organization GovernmentUS agency investigating transportation accidents and safety issues
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About
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is a US government agency responsible for investigating accidents and incidents involving transportation systems. Recently, they have been in the news due to various high-profile aviation and helicopter crashes, including midair collisions near Washington DC and tourist helicopter crashes in Hawaii. The NTSB has also faced controversy over allegations of misconduct among its members. With their investigations ongoing, the NTSB plays a crucial role in identifying safety issues and implementing changes to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Last updated: April 27, 2026
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Recent Coverage
Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote
Three dead after helicopter crash in Hawaii
Three killed as tourist helicopter crashes on Hawaiian island of Kauai
US officials downplay controller ‘distraction’ in New York LaGuardia plane crash
Accident d’avion à New York : la collision «a bouleversé les habitants», déclare le maire Zohran Mamdani
Plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport halting flights
Air Canada plane collides with ground vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia airport, halting all flights
White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations
