agency of the United States Government which investigates transportation accidents of all types (railroad, airliners, etc.)
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National Transportation Safety Board
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National Transportation Safety Board
National Transportation Safety Board. Investigates aeroplane accidents. Plays at most an advisory role in flightworthiness accreditation.
Ntsb Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent U.S. government investigative agency responsible for civil transportation accident investigation. In this role, the NTSB investigates and reports on aviation accidents and incidents, certain types of highway crashes, ship and marine accidents, pipeline incidents and railroad accidents. When requested, the NTSB will assist the military with accident investigation. The NTSB is also in charge of investigating cases of hazardous materials releases that occur during transportation. Deborah Hersman was appointed as NTSB Chairman in July 2009. Christopher A. Hart was designated Vice Chairman on August 18, 2009 for a two-year term. The agency is based in Washington, D.C. It has nine regional offices around the country and runs a training center in Ashburn, Virginia.
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Ntsb Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
National Transportation Safety Board (USA)
