National Transportation Safety Board

American  

noun

U.S. Government.

1. an independent agency, created in 1975, that promotes safe transportation in the U.S. through accident investigations, studies, and recommendations. NTSB

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Example Sentences

The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday that an examination of the wreckage of United Parcel Service Flight 2976 found a bearing piece with signs of fatigue cracking and stress.

From The Wall Street Journal

The National Transportation Safety Board, which is leading the investigation, said it was launching a go team to investigate the fatal crash.

From BBC

The National Transportation Safety Board said it is launching a team to investigate the crash.

From Barron's

Officials with the Sheriff’s Office, PG&E and the National Transportation Safety Board are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the explosion.

From Los Angeles Times

The National Transportation Safety Board was created to investigate aviation accidents, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission investigates products that may pose a danger.

From Los Angeles Times