National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents in other modes of transportation, including highway, railroad, pipeline, and marine. The NTSB determines the probable cause of accidents and issues safety recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences. The organization is currently newsworthy due to several recent events. These include the White House firing of a member, Todd Inman, amid misconduct allegations, an ongoing investigation into a deadly midair collision near Washington D.C. following years of ignored warnings, and an investigation into a Waymo self-driving car striking a child. Additionally, the NTSB is likely involved in the investigation of a private jet crash in Maine. These events highlight the NTSB's crucial role in transportation safety and its responsibility to thoroughly investigate accidents and address systemic safety concerns.