NTSB PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGS AND HEARINGS NOW AVAILABLE "LIVE" VIA WEBCAST

Washington, D.C. - In its continuing efforts to improve its service to the public, the National Transportation Safety Board announced today that it will webcast all public Board meetings and hearings on its website.

The new policy is a result of the review initiated by NTSB Chairman Ellen G. Engleman of all Board outreach and public information tools including publications and other media.

"Having our public meetings available to those who are not able to attend in person is a major step to provide better service to the American people," said Chairman Engleman.

Beginning with the Board's August 5, 2003 "sunshine" meeting, web site visitors can view the Board's public meetings while in progress by logging on to its website at: http://www.ntsb.gov

Other features that are available on the Board's web site are reports of thousands of aviation accidents dating back to 1962, major accident reports in all modes of transportation since the mid-1990s, speeches by Board Members, press releases and news advisories.

NTSB Press Contact: Keith Holloway, (202) 314-6100