NTSB Number SPC-05/05
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Summary: This brochure describes how the NTSB provides information and support for victims and family members during a regional accident investigation.

The Investigator-in-Charge (IIC) is the authorized spokesperson at the accident scene.  If the IIC is unable to brief family members because of his or her investigative duties, questions may be referred to the Office of Transportation Disaster Assistance (TDA) based in Washington, DC.  At some accidents, a member of the TDA staff may be present on-scene.  If so, they will work with the IIC to provide factual information to family members.