July 3, 2009 -
The National Transportation Safety Board's annual report, which provides a summary of accident investigations and safety recommendations in the past calendar year, was released to Congress. Along with investigations into 19 major accidents, 221 regional accidents, and 18 international aviation accidents, 2008 highlights include 34 major reports and accident briefs adopted, 129 safety recommendations issued, and 67 safety recommendations closed.
Nineteen major accident investigations initiated; 129 recommendations issued
The National Transportation Safety Board today released its annual report to Congress, providing a summary of accident investigations and safety recommendations in the past calendar year.
2008 highlights include:
19 major accident investigations, including 7 aviation, 3 highway, 3 marine, 4 rail, and 2 pipeline
221 regional accident investigations, including 206 aviation, 7 highway, 4 marine, and 4 rail
18 international aviation accident investigations in which support was provided in accordance with international treaty
34 major reports and accident briefs adopted, including 13 aviation, 7 highway, 3 marine, 10 rail and 1 pipeline
129 safety recommendations issued
67 safety recommendations closed
"The calendar year 2008 was an extremely active one" remarked Acting Chairman Mark V. Rosenker, "as Board staff traveled to accident sites all over the U.S. involving every mode of transportation, lending their expertise and investigative skills." Rosenker continued, "We also completed a number of significant accident investigations, including the August 2007 collapse of the Minneapolis I-35W bridge, and issued numerous safety recommendations in our continued quest to facilitate improvements in transportation safety throughout the entire nation." Rosenker concluded, "I am especially pleased that the Partnership for Public Service rated the NTSB as one of the top ten federal government workplaces in its 2009 rankings, as a clear indication of the satisfaction all of us here at the Board receive from the important work we do here every day."
The 2008 report includes several new sections, including a review of agency accomplishments in the areas of international outreach, information technology, and planning and performance. The 2008 report also includes enhanced graphics, maps and statistical charts to provide readers with greater detail and clarity on all Board activities.
A copy of the 2008 Annual Report to Congress may be found at http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/2009/SPC0901.htm. Company Information: Name: National Transportation Safety Board Address: 490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW City: Washington State: DC ZIP: 20594 Country: USA Phone: 202-314-6000 http://www.ntsb.gov
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