15 hours ago · Investigators trying to determine what caused last week’s deadly midair collision between a US military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, DC, briefed ...

The NTSB aviation accident database contains civil aviation accidents and selected incidents that occurred from 1962 to present within the United States, its territories and possessions, and in international waters. Foreign investigations in which the NTSB participated as an accredited representative will also be listed. Help

3 days ago · With the recovery of the black box in the fatal Philadelphia plane crash Sunday, investigators are hoping to piece together what caused the Learjet to plummet to the ground shortly over takeoff Friday night. The first preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board could be released ...

Jan 31, 2025 · N.T.S.B. Investigates Washington Plane Crash: What to Know The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent federal agency tasked with examining serious transport-related accidents.

5 days ago · The crew of Delta Air Lines Flight 1040 reported a passenger medical emergency Sunday after the plane encountered turbulence at cruising altitude. The Airbus A319 departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and landed at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport around 7:45 p.m.

Jan 31, 2025 · Investigators are intensifying their search into what caused the collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, with recovery crews still working to pull ...

Jan 31, 2025 · National Transportation Safety Board to investigate a midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas that killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft.

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Reports provide details about the accident, analysis of the factual data, conclusions and the probable cause of the accident, and the related safety recommendations. Most reports focus on a single accident, though the NTSB also produces reports addressing issues common to a set of similar accidents. Investigation reports are loading...

The NTSB's investigative authority relates to accidents that occur on U.S. territory or in international waters when U.S. Flag vessels or U.S.-registered aircraft are involved. Learn about our role in foreign aviation investigations.