MAJOR INVESTIGATIONS
When the Board is notified of a major accident, it launches
a "Go Team," which varies in size depending on the severity of the accident
and the complexity of the issues involved. The team may consist of experts
in as many as 14 different specialties, coordinated by the investigator-in-charge.
Each expert manages a group of other specialists from government agencies
and industry in collecting the facts and determining the conditions and
circumstances surrounding the accident. The investigative groups formed
vary, depending on the nature of the accident, and may look into areas
such as structures, systems, powerplants, human performance, fire and explosion,
meteorology, radar data, event recorders, and witness statements, among
others. After an investigation is completed, a detailed narrative report
is prepared that analyzes the investigative record and identifies the probable
cause of the accident. See a description of the investigative
process for further details.
The
NTSB now provides quick access to status summaries for major
aviation investigations.
Other current information is available for investigations in all
modes, under the following areas:
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Publications
- online access to final reports and studies
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Board
Meetings - schedule of reports presented for discussion at public meetings,
including links to presentations, as available
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Public
Hearings - schedule and topics publicly presented during a major investigation
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Press
Releases & Advisories - timely updates on investigation status
Public Docket
- description of detailed records and files maintained for investigations
and all major Board activities
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