U.S. Senate Confirms John DeLeeuw to NTSB Board
The U.S. Senate has confirmed longtime American Airlines executive John DeLeeuw as the newest member of the National Transportation Safety… Read More »
NTSB Chair Criticizes House Aviation Bill After DC Crash
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board sharply criticized a House aviation safety bill Thursday, calling it “watered-down” and… Read More »
NTSB Issues 33 Safety Recommendations in DCA Report
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the January 29, 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan… Read More »
NTSB Warns Burbank Airport Could Face Risk of Mid-Air Collision
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board has warned that Hollywood Burbank Airport could be the site of the… Read More »
NTSB: Boeing Flagged MD-11 Engine Mount Risk Years Before UPS Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has disclosed that Boeing warned airlines as early as 2011 about a critical MD-11 engine-mount… Read More »
NTSB Identifies Engine Mount Failure in Deadly UPS MD-11 Crash
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board have identified the specific aircraft component that failed in last year’s fatal UPS… Read More »
NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Guidance for Hawker Jet Stall Tests
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued urgent safety recommendations covering several Hawker jet variants following two fatal accidents… Read More »
NTSB: Proposed Defense Bill Could Undermine ADS-B Safety Rules
In an unusually sharp rebuke, the nation’s top safety investigator raised alarm over a provision in the defense policy bill… Read More »
NTSB Says Delta Pilot Didn’t Recall Clearance Instructions Before LaGuardia Taxiway Collision
A Delta Air Lines regional jet captain told investigators he did not recall instructions to yield to another aircraft moments… Read More »
NTSB: Distracted Controllers Caused Near-Crash at San Diego Airport
A private jet came within 100 feet of colliding with a Southwest Airlines plane on a San Diego runway in… Read More »
Trump Picks American Airlines Pilot for NTSB Seat
President Donald Trump has nominated John DeLeeuw, a veteran American Airlines pilot and safety executive, to serve on the National… Read More »
FAA and NTSB Tensions Rise Over Deadly Mid-Air Collision Probe
A highly public investigation into a fatal mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport has exposed growing tensions between the National… Read More »
NTSB Probes Altitude Error in Deadly DCA Midair Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened three days of hearings into the January 29 midair collision over Washington,… Read More »
NTSB Final Report on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Door Plug Incident
On July 10, 2025, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report on the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282… Read More »
NTSB: Boeing Lacked Oversight, Training Ahead of 737-9 Max Emergency
Boeing failed to provide adequate training, guidance, and oversight to prevent the mid-air cabin panel blowout of a new 737-9… Read More »
NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Warning for Boeing 737 Max Engines
Boeing 737 Max aircraft are facing renewed safety concerns after two bird strike incidents in 2023 involving Southwest Airlines flights—one… Read More »
NTSB Urges Fix for Boeing 737 Max Engines After Smoke Incidents
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging a rapid fix to Boeing 737 Max engines after two serious smoke… Read More »
Alvin Brown Sues Trump Over Removal From NTSB Board Position
Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is suing former President Donald Trump, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy, and… Read More »
NTSB: Faulty Engine Assembly Caused American Airlines Fire
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that incorrect engine part installation and fuel leaks… Read More »
NTSB Vice Chair Removed Amid Ongoing Aviation Investigations
The White House confirmed Tuesday that Alvin Brown, vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has been unexpectedly… Read More »
Key Takeaways from NTSB’s Preliminary Report on Deadly Midair Collision in Washington, D.C.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended banning helicopter traffic from a four-mile stretch over the Potomac River during… Read More »
NTSB Recommends Helicopter Restrictions at DCA
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued urgent recommendations to permanently restrict helicopter operations in specific areas around Ronald… Read More »
NTSB Probes Midair Collision Over Potomac Amid Airspace Concerns
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is continuing its intensive investigation into the deadly midair collision between an American Airlines… Read More »
NTSB Links Atlas Air Boeing 747 Engine Fire to Improper Maintenance
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on an engine fire incident involving an Atlas Air… Read More »
NTSB Demands Boeing 737 Rudder Fix After Newark Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued urgent safety recommendations concerning the Boeing 737 rudder control system after a… Read More »
NTSB Urges FAA to Address Over 5,000 Safety Recommendations
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy revealed that the board has issued over 5,000 safety recommendations to the… Read More »