National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent federal agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents, including those involving airplanes, trains, ships, and pipelines. The main goal of the NTSB is to promote safety and prevent future accidents by conducting thorough investigations into the causes of accidents and making recommendations to improve safety standards and regulations. The NTSB also issues safety recommendations to various transportation agencies and organizations, and works closely with industry stakeholders to implement changes that will enhance safety in the transportation sector. Additionally, the NTSB provides assistance to victims and their families in the aftermath of transportation accidents, offering support and guidance throughout the investigative process.