The
NTSB is an independent federal agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents, including those involving U.
Although other technologies exist, the
NTSB basically is urging greater adoption of ADS-B In's Traffic Information System-Broadcast (TIS-B), a free data stream available to anyone with a suitable receiver but which is not without its own limitations.
NTSB investigators also identified a number of design and manufacturing concerns that could have led to internal short-circuiting within a cell.
Both were reprimanded by the
NTSB in August for making statements on Air Cargo World's website related to the investigation.
The
NTSB report cited details on parasailing accidents since 2009 in which seven people died and four were injured.
The intern was not identified by name, but the
NTSB said, "Appropriate actions will be taken to ensure that such a serious error is not repeated.
The
NTSB was also sharply critical of the PHMSA that released an ANPR on Aug.
The
NTSB announced, on 14 July this year, that it had undertaken a comprehensive safety study of E-AB aircraft with the support of the EAA, which is hosting the web-based survey, the results of which are being shared with the
NTSB.
According to the
NTSB, had all the gusset plates met design standards at the time of construction, then--even with the increased weight from the bridge's additions, the increase in traffic, and the weight of the construction materials and machinery--the collapse would not have occurred.
As part of its mandate, the
NTSB investigates all civil aviation accidents.
NTSB has fully implemented or made significant progress in adopting leading management practices in all areas where GAO made prior recommendations.
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