October 26, 2004

• Press Releases:
     10/26/2004
     10/20/2004
     9/27/2004
• Presentations
• Animations and Video
• Synopsis

October 29-November 1, 2002

• Agenda, Presentations, and Transcripts
• Exhibits from the Public Docket
• Technical Panel
• Press Release

Investigation Information:

Photos of Recovered Components

Recommendation Letter (2/8/02)
Pilot training for rudder and vertical stabilizer on transport-category airplanes.

Past Statements from the Chairman 
May 3, 2002 - NASA Langley Research Center
February 8, 2002 - Press Conference

Investigation Updates
 7/22/2004
 3/4/2004
 11/10/2003
 3/19/2003
 6/4/2002
 4/12/2002
 3/11/2002
 2/25/2002
 1/15/2002
 12/18/2001
 11/29/2001
 11/20/2001

Other Information:

• Descriptions of CVR and FDR
• Press Releases and Advisories
• Family Assistance
• NTSB Investigative Process
• Aviation Accident Synopses

The Safety Board dispatched approximately 40 personnel to the scene, working under the direction of Investigator-in-Charge Robert Benzon. Among the investigative groups that comprise the NTSB team are Operations, Witnesses, Structures, Power Plants, Systems, Air Traffic Control, Weather, Aircraft Performance, Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder.

Parties to the investigation are the Federal Aviation Administration, American Airlines, General Electric Engines, Allied Pilots Association, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants. In addition, as the aircraft was manufactured in France, the Safety Board's counterpart agency, the Bureau Enquêtes Accidents, is the Accredited Representative to the investigation under the rules of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Airbus Industries is an advisor to the BEA.