National Transportation Safety Board.
United States government investigative agency for civil transportation accidents
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The NTSB investigated a Canadian Pacific Railway train derailment that occurred in Foster County, ND.Some support2 reports
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of a Grumman AA-5 aircraft.Some support1 report
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The NTSB and FAA are investigating a fatal civil aviation incident that occurred at Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri.Well supported5 reports
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The NTSB is investigating an aircraft crash that occurred off Central Coast, involving an aircraft operated by Airborne Tactical Advantage Company.Some support2 reports
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The National Transportation Safety Board investigates operational failures at Brown Field Municipal Airport.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating fatal crashes of small planes, with Peters involved.Some support1 report
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NTSB and FAA will investigate a crash that occurred near Ostrander Lake in Idaho.Some support4 reports
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that occurred in Mariposa County.Some support2 reports
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The FAA incident has triggered an NTSB investigation, while Congress provides funding for infrastructure upgrades and the FAA deploys SMART to manage flight congestion.Well supported10 reports
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Todd Spencer served as an industry advisor to the National Transportation Safety Board.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the 2024 train derailment in North Dakota, referencing previous East Palestine reports.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An MMA unit train carrying crude from North Dakota was involved in a derailment in Farnham, leading to NTSB investigation.Some support1 report
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The NTSB is investigating a fatal civil aviation incident that occurred in the state of Alaska.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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The NTSB is investigating a fatal plane crash near western Alaska. Separately, a bill aiming to reduce pollock fleet bycatch was introduced.Some support1 report
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An investigation is underway into a KABC helicopter crash in Chatsworth involving the FAA and NTSB, with Gavin Newsom commenting on the incident.Well supported5 reports
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The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a fatal helicopter crash in Los Angeles.Well supported5 reports
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a midair collision involving American Airlines.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a civil aviation incident involving a loss of power.Well supported6 reports
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The FAA and NTSB are jointly investigating an aviation incident concerning presidential travel safety protocols.Well supported24 reports5 developments inside
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NTSB is investigating a Boeing 767 crash, while Amazon utilizes Boeing 767 aircraft for Prime Air operations.Well supported20 reports2 developments inside
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating operational incidents involving United Airlines and failures related to Boeing 737 aircraft.Some support1 report
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The Experimental Aircraft Association's local chapter in Fresno began operations on September 1, 2026, investigating aviation incidents in the area.Some support1 report
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An investigation is underway into an aviation incident involving engine failure after departure from Space Coast Regional Airport, concurrent with a power grid shutdown.Some support1 report
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Edwards Air Force Base hosts B-52 bomber operations, and a crash investigation is underway involving safety review.Well supported15 reports4 developments inside
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal operational failure within the MTA system in New York City.Some support1 report
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DHS oversees USCG executive jet operations and the NTSB is investigating aviation safety failures.Some support1 report
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A profile piece detailing the work of an NTSB board member in 2007, praising their work on civil transportation accidents and safety.Some support1 report
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Pete Hegseth has commented on the need to slash pointless rules within the aviation sector, involving the FAA and NTSB.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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NTSB investigated the 2022 Wings Over Dallas collision, involving American Airlines and Boeing, while Trump appointed Michael Graham to the NTSB.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating safety risks stemming from construction work at the White House.Some support2 reports
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NTSB findings regarding an incident involving a presidential helicopter led the FAA to implement changes in operational procedures.Some support2 reports
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A crash at LaGuardia Airport is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB, with commentary focused on accountability and fraud.Some support2 reports
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The NTSB is investigating an incident involving a Sikorsky helicopter used as Marine One near a national airport.Some support2 reports
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating civil aviation safety protocols, including warnings regarding military jamming range and crash findings.Some support13 reports5 developments inside
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The NTSB is investigating FAA procedures following an incident involving military operations, leading to new restrictions.Some support5 reports
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Various organizations, including the NTSB, NHTSA, and Governors Highway Safety Association, are collaborating on solutions for drowsy driving, with input from the National Sleep Foundation.Some support2 reports
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Operational failures at Peoria International Airport are under investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board involved.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash site near Anchorage.Some support4 reports
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an incident in Salem, Illinois, which is linked to a historical 1971 New Orleans train derailment.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that occurred in Philadelphia.Some support3 reports
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a UPS crash that occurred during a flight from Louisville to Honolulu.Some support1 report
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NTSB is coordinating with the FAA on crash details, referencing the Army's missile range.Some support2 reports
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The NTSB is investigating fatal civil aviation incidents in New Mexico, finding that procurement failures expose systemic flaws in defense and testing.Some support2 reports
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A vessel registered in Liberia is under investigation by the NTSB after an incident in Charleston harbor due to mechanical failures.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal helicopter crash that occurred in Utah.Well supported52 reports
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Joint investigation launched into a helicopter crash in Richfield involving the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board.Well supported55 reports
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NTSB investigates a crash near Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Airport amidst wildfire smoke affecting visibility.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that occurred in New Mexico and providing expert commentary.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that occurred in New Mexico and providing expert commentary.Some support2 reports
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The NTSB is investigating the intentional crash of an aircraft that was involved in an incident near Bend, involving Cirrus.Some support2 reports
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The NTSB and FAA are jointly investigating a business jet crash that occurred recently.Well supported12 reports4 developments inside
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Jurisdictional overlap between agencies is exposed during an investigation involving the National Transportation Safety Board.Some support1 report
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The NTSB conducted an initial review of a runway deviation incident at Fitiuta Airport.Some support1 report
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NTSB issued recommendations targeting operational standards within the aviation industry.Well supported8 reports
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The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are jointly investigating a fatal aircraft crash involving an aircraft registered in Corvallis.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a landing accident that occurred at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport due to heavy rain.Some support1 report
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Systemic failures in FAA airspace design were identified on July 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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The NTSB found that the FAA had inadequate oversight regarding an incident involving Bering Air.Some support2 reports
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The NTSB is investigating a crash involving Bering Air, which operated a commuter plane in icy conditions near Nome, Alaska.Well supported10 reports
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The NTSB has found that the FAA exercised inadequate oversight regarding an incident involving a pilot and air traffic control in Anchorage.Some support2 reports
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Federal Aviation Administration OperationalThe Federal Aviation Administration is managing air traffic operations at Boston Logan Airport.Moves National Transportation Safety Board
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Boeing StructuralUnited and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Moves National Transportation Safety Board
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National Interagency Fire Center OperationalThe National Interagency Fire Center is monitoring large fires across the country, including activity in Nebraska.Moves National Transportation Safety Board
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Amazon TransactionalNvidia is expanding its platform deployment across major cloud providers, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.Moves National Transportation Safety Board
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves National Transportation Safety Board
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Tesla OperationalNio Inc. and Tesla are facing market headwinds, while Geely has acquired a minority stake in Nio's power unit.Moves National Transportation Safety Board
Connections
The 40 strongest of 166, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Miami International Airport Transactional
The NTSB is formally investigating the fatal cargo jet crash and operational failures at Miami International Airport.
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Federal Aviation Administration Operational
The agencies actively coordinate on civil aviation investigations, with NTSB findings frequently leading to operational agreements and critiques of FAA oversight.
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Jennifer Homendy Structural
Jennifer Homendy holds the formal and functional role of Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board.
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Boeing Structural
NTSB exercises formal investigative and regulatory authority over Boeing regarding civil aviation safety and compliance failures.
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Amazon Transactional
NTSB is conducting a mandatory investigation into an Amazon cargo jet crash.
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American Airlines Structural
The NTSB holds investigative and oversight authority over American Airlines' operational safety protocols.
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Donald Trump Operational
The NTSB is actively investigating aviation safety incidents and communication failures related to Donald Trump's presidential flights.
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Mount Rainier National Park Operational
The NTSB actively investigates and monitors aviation and wildfire incidents affecting Mount Rainier National Park.
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Clint Johnson Structural
Clint Johnson serves as the appointed Chief of the NTSB Alaska Regional Office, a formal functional role within the organization.
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Amazon Air Transactional
The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating a crash incident involving Amazon Air.
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Bonanza Transactional
The NTSB is conducting a mandatory federal investigation into the aircraft incident involving Bonanza.
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NetJets Transactional
The NTSB is conducting an active investigation into a crash involving NetJets.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Structural
The NTSB is formally investigating CP Rail regarding a derailment caused by poor culvert conditions and inspection failures.
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Tesla Operational
The NTSB is actively investigating crashes and safety incidents involving Tesla vehicles.
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Mary Schiavo Operational
Mary Schiavo provides expert opinion and testimony on aviation safety factors to the National Transportation Safety Board.
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White Sands Missile Range Transactional
The NTSB is investigating a fatal plane crash caused by jamming exercises conducted at the White Sands Missile Range.
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House Operational
The NTSB issues safety recommendations that prompt or are ignored by the House in its legislative process.
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Cessna Transactional
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a civil aviation crash involving a Cessna aircraft.
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ensign Transactional
The NTSB is investigating a fatal helicopter crash involving Ensign in Utah.
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National Interagency Fire Center Operational
NIFC provides critical fire center data to the NTSB to support investigations into fire-related aviation incidents.
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Congress Structural
The NTSB produces findings and recommendations that inform the legislative and regulatory actions of Congress.
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East Palestine Operational
The NTSB is actively investigating the major derailment and chemical release incident that occurred in East Palestine.
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senate Operational
NTSB findings directly influence the Senate's consideration of transportation reform.
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Army Transactional
The NTSB investigated a collision where the Army's operational failures were found to be a contributing factor.
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GoPro Transactional
NTSB investigated an accident by recovering and reviewing data from damaged GoPro cameras.
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Robert L. Sumwalt Structural
Robert L. Sumwalt served in the formal leadership role of Chairman at the National Transportation Safety Board.
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Saratoga County Airport Transactional
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Delta Air Lines Transactional
The NTSB is formally investigating a severe aviation incident involving Delta Air Lines.
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Federal Railroad Administration Structural
NTSB findings are used to inform and guide the regulatory actions taken by the FRA.
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Wausau Downtown Airport Transactional
The NTSB has been formally notified to investigate an incident related to Wausau Downtown Airport.
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Miguel Rodriguez Transactional
Police Chief Rodriguez notified the NTSB regarding the crash incident.
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The NTSB investigates landing accidents and safety issues occurring at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
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Waymo Transactional
The NTSB is currently investigating Waymo regarding specific incidents and operational failures.
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Shim Eun Kyung Operational
The NTSB is actively investigating the role of Shim Eun Kyung in a helicopter crash.
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United Airlines Structural
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates operational incidents and safety issues related to United Airlines.
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LaGuardia Airport Operational
The National Transportation Safety Board is actively investigating a crash incident that occurred at LaGuardia Airport.
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Todd Spencer Structural
Todd Spencer served as an industry advisor to the NTSB in his professional capacity.
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Maura Healey Transactional
Maura Healey sought assistance from the National Transportation Safety Board regarding a sinking investigation.
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Los Angeles Police Department Operational
The two entities are functionally linked through an ongoing investigation into a drone strike incident.
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Cirrus Transactional
NTSB is investigating the intentional crash of the aircraft associated with Cirrus.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
20 events- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of a Grumman AA-5 aircraft.
- The NTSB is investigating an aircraft crash that occurred off Central Coast, involving an aircraft operated by Airborne Tactical Advantage Company.
- The National Transportation Safety Board investigates operational failures at Brown Field Municipal Airport.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating fatal crashes of small planes, with Peters involved.
- NTSB and FAA will investigate a crash that occurred near Ostrander Lake in Idaho.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that occurred in Mariposa County.
- Todd Spencer served as an industry advisor to the National Transportation Safety Board.
- An MMA unit train carrying crude from North Dakota was involved in a derailment in Farnham, leading to NTSB investigation.
- The NTSB is investigating a fatal plane crash near western Alaska. Separately, a bill aiming to reduce pollock fleet bycatch was introduced.
- An investigation is underway into a KABC helicopter crash in Chatsworth involving the FAA and NTSB, with Gavin Newsom commenting on the incident.
- The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a fatal helicopter crash in Los Angeles.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a midair collision involving American Airlines.
- The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a civil aviation incident involving a loss of power.
- NTSB is investigating a Boeing 767 crash, while Amazon utilizes Boeing 767 aircraft for Prime Air operations.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating operational incidents involving United Airlines and failures related to Boeing 737 aircraft.
- The Experimental Aircraft Association's local chapter in Fresno began operations on September 1, 2026, investigating aviation incidents in the area.
- An investigation is underway into an aviation incident involving engine failure after departure from Space Coast Regional Airport, concurrent with a power grid shutdown.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal operational failure within the MTA system in New York City.
- DHS oversees USCG executive jet operations and the NTSB is investigating aviation safety failures.
- A profile piece detailing the work of an NTSB board member in 2007, praising their work on civil transportation accidents and safety.
August 2026
27 events- The FAA incident has triggered an NTSB investigation, while Congress provides funding for infrastructure upgrades and the FAA deploys SMART to manage flight congestion.
- The NTSB is investigating a fatal civil aviation incident that occurred in the state of Alaska.
- The FAA and NTSB are jointly investigating an aviation incident concerning presidential travel safety protocols.
- Pete Hegseth has commented on the need to slash pointless rules within the aviation sector, involving the FAA and NTSB.
- NTSB investigated the 2022 Wings Over Dallas collision, involving American Airlines and Boeing, while Trump appointed Michael Graham to the NTSB.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating safety risks stemming from construction work at the White House.
- NTSB findings regarding an incident involving a presidential helicopter led the FAA to implement changes in operational procedures.
- A crash at LaGuardia Airport is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB, with commentary focused on accountability and fraud.
- The NTSB is investigating an incident involving a Sikorsky helicopter used as Marine One near a national airport.
- The NTSB is investigating FAA procedures following an incident involving military operations, leading to new restrictions.
- Various organizations, including the NTSB, NHTSA, and Governors Highway Safety Association, are collaborating on solutions for drowsy driving, with input from the National Sleep Foundation.
- Operational failures at Peoria International Airport are under investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board involved.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash site near Anchorage.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an incident in Salem, Illinois, which is linked to a historical 1971 New Orleans train derailment.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that occurred in Philadelphia.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a UPS crash that occurred during a flight from Louisville to Honolulu.
- The NTSB is investigating fatal civil aviation incidents in New Mexico, finding that procurement failures expose systemic flaws in defense and testing.
- A vessel registered in Liberia is under investigation by the NTSB after an incident in Charleston harbor due to mechanical failures.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal helicopter crash that occurred in Utah.
- Joint investigation launched into a helicopter crash in Richfield involving the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board.
- NTSB investigates a crash near Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Airport amidst wildfire smoke affecting visibility.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that occurred in New Mexico and providing expert commentary.
- The NTSB is investigating the intentional crash of an aircraft that was involved in an incident near Bend, involving Cirrus.
- Jurisdictional overlap between agencies is exposed during an investigation involving the National Transportation Safety Board.
- The NTSB conducted an initial review of a runway deviation incident at Fitiuta Airport.
- The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are jointly investigating a fatal aircraft crash involving an aircraft registered in Corvallis.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a landing accident that occurred at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport due to heavy rain.
July 2026
5 events- NTSB issued recommendations targeting operational standards within the aviation industry.
- Systemic failures in FAA airspace design were identified on July 31, 2026.
- The NTSB found that the FAA had inadequate oversight regarding an incident involving Bering Air.
- The NTSB is investigating a crash involving Bering Air, which operated a commuter plane in icy conditions near Nome, Alaska.
- The NTSB has found that the FAA exercised inadequate oversight regarding an incident involving a pilot and air traffic control in Anchorage.
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June 2026
8 events- The NTSB investigated a Canadian Pacific Railway train derailment that occurred in Foster County, ND.
- The NTSB and FAA are investigating a fatal civil aviation incident that occurred at Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the 2024 train derailment in North Dakota, referencing previous East Palestine reports.
- Edwards Air Force Base hosts B-52 bomber operations, and a crash investigation is underway involving safety review.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating civil aviation safety protocols, including warnings regarding military jamming range and crash findings.
- NTSB is coordinating with the FAA on crash details, referencing the Army's missile range.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that occurred in New Mexico and providing expert commentary.
- The NTSB and FAA are jointly investigating a business jet crash that occurred recently.