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NTSB

NTSB — National Transportation Safety Board

The independent U.S. federal agency responsible for investigating major transportation accidents and issuing safety recommendations.

Definition

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent federal agency that investigates significant aviation, rail, highway, marine and pipeline accidents to determine their causes and issue recommendations that improve transportation safety. NTSB investigations have influenced engineering design, operational practices and safety management across multiple transportation industries.

Why It Matters

The NTSB improves transportation safety through independent accident investigation and evidence-based safety recommendations.

In Practice

The NTSB is responsible for investigating transportation accidents within its jurisdiction and publishing recommendations intended to prevent similar events, but it does not regulate or enforce transportation laws.

Common Misuse

The NTSB investigates transportation accidents, whereas the CSB investigates accidents involving hazardous chemical processes and industrial facilities.

Term Details
Synonyms:
NTSB; National Transportation Safety Board; Transportation Safety Board
Classification:
Standards, Codes & Regulations
Organization
Intermediate
Applications

Organizations; Transportation Safety; Incident Investigation.

Where It's Used

Aviation.; Railways.; Marine.; Pipelines.; Highway transportation.

References

National Transportation Safety Board

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