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In addition, we conduct transportation safety research studies and offer information and other assistance to family members and survivors for each accident or event we investigate. 

We also serve as the appellate authority​ for enforcement actions involving aviation and mariner certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and US Coast Guard, and we adjudicate appeals of civil penalty actions taken by the FAA.​​​​​



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30 Sep 2024

NTSB Releases Illustrated Digest of East Palestine Investigation Report

​​Provides summary of investigation into 2023 derailment and fire


WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2024) — The National Transportation Safety Board released an

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26 Sep 2024

NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations on Boeing 737 Rudder System

​​​Rudder control system could jam or become restricted on some 737NG and 737MAX airplanes

WASHINGTON (Sept. 26, 2024) — The National Transportation…

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24 Sep 2024

Incorrect Lineup Leads to Tugboat Damaging Hylebos Bridge Fender System

​​​WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2024) — The deteriorated fender system protecting the Hylebos Bridge in Tacoma, Washington, was damaged beyond repair last…

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