The independent U.S. federal agency responsible for investigating major transportation accidents and issuing safety recommendations.
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.
The NTSB improves transportation safety through independent accident investigation and evidence-based safety recommendations.
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.
The NTSB investigates transportation accidents, whereas the CSB investigates accidents involving hazardous chemical processes and industrial facilities.
Organizations; Transportation Safety; Incident Investigation.
Aviation.; Railways.; Marine.; Pipelines.; Highway transportation.
National Transportation Safety Board
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