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  1. 8 minutes ago

    In a new , Office of Hwy Safety Dir Robert Molloy, Ph.D., reflects on the Wrong-Way Driving analysis & its importance in advancing strategies for addressing this important safety problem, & our safety recommendations.

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  2. 8 minutes ago

    Today, released a new analysis on Wrong-Way Driving that offers countermeasures and supports safety recommendations issued in our report of the same topic.

    Heading the Wrong Way with "Wrong-Way" Driving via
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  3. 7 hours ago

    Today, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, the Board will meet to consider a draft report on recommendations for the implementation of Stricter Regulatory Requirements for Some Revenue Passenger-Carrying General Aviation Operations. To view the event LIVE go to

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  4. Mar 22

    the Board will meet on April 6 to finalize our 2021-2022 Most Wanted List

    SAVE THE DATE! Join us April 6 at 9:30am (ET) as the Board meets to finalize our 2021 – 2022 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements. More information is available on our website:
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  5. Retweeted
    Mar 18

    NTSB schedules a public meeting for March 23, 2021, to consider stricter regulatory requirements and greater oversight for some types of revenue passenger-carrying general aviation operations. Read more:

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  6. Mar 17

    Impaired driving IS 100% preventable. If your plans include drinking, be safe, be smart, and call a taxi or ride share service at the end of the night!

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  7. Mar 17

    In 2020, some cities reported ZERO DUI arrests on . Let's continue the trend this year. Be safe, be smart. or get a .

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  8. Mar 15

    Today marks the anniversary of the 2018 bridge collapse that tragically killed 6 people. In case you missed it, we released a detailed illustrated report on how it happened and our related recommendations:

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  9. Mar 15

    Did you know it has been more than a decade since we announced our Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements at a public Board meeting? Join us April 6 to see how the Board determines our 2021-2022 MWL.

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  10. Mar 10

    SAVE THE DATE! Join us April 6 at 9:30am (ET) as the Board meets to finalize our 2021 – 2022 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements. More information is available on our website:

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    Mar 5

    NTSB issued Friday an investigative update for its ongoing investigation of the Feb. 20, 2021, United Airlines flight 328 engine failure event;

    WASHINGTON (March 5, 2021) — In this photo taken Feb. 25, 2021, the inlet cowl and cowling debris from the Feb. 20, 2021, United Airlines flight 328 engine failure event is seen as laid out in a hangar in Denver, as part of the NTSB’s ongoing investigation of the incident. The NTSB released an investigative update on its investigation of the incident March 5. UAL flight 328 experienced a failure of the right Pratt & Whitney PW4077 engine shortly after takeoff from Denver International Airport, Denver. There were no injuries reported, and the airplane sustained minor damage. (NTSB photo)
    WASHINGTON (March 5, 2021) —A fracture surface consistent with fatigue is seen this photo illustration created (DATE). The fracture surface comes from a fractured fan blade of the right Pratt & Whitney PW4077 engine from United Airlines flight 328. UAL flight 328 experienced an engine failure of its right Pratt & Whitney PW4077 engine shortly after takeoff from Denver International Airport, Denver. There were no injuries reported, and the airplane sustained minor damage. (Photo courtesy of Pratt & Whitney, illustrated by NTSB)
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  12. Mar 5

    in our office of , , and center. Check out the opportunities:

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  13. Mar 4

    Yesterday, Member Homendy testified in support of CT HB 6484, a life-saving measure that would expand CT’s current seat belt use law protecting passengers in the front and back seat. Full testimony here:

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  14. Mar 3

    We made the safety recommendation to lower the per se BAC from .08 g/dL to .05 g/dL or lower in our 2013 Reaching Zero report. Research shows that lowering the per se BAC to .05 will saves lives.

    Letter in the by Pres. Cathy Chase & T. Bella Dinh-Zarr, former Vice Chair highlights bills to lower BAC to .05%, SB 754, SB 634, HB 651, and the need for action. (2/3)
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  15. Mar 2

    Congrats to AAA’s School Safety Patrol Program & all Patrollers for 100 years of helping students get to school safely! Our Safety Advocacy team consists of former patrollers who are still advocating for safe travel to school.

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  16. Mar 2

    Collision avoidance systems are life-saving technologies available NOW to prevent crashes. We must continue to improve their performance AND increase implementation in all new vehicles. This a safety priority highlighted on our :

    Self-Driving Cars vs. Today's Safety Systems
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  17. Mar 1

    In a new article for iChiefs, Member Homendy reminds EMS operators about their role in improving flight safety. Improving the Safety of Part 135 Flight Operations is on our :

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    Feb 25

    NTSB issued final report Thurs., Feb. 25, 2021, for investigation into the fatal Jan. 26, 2020, helicopter crash near Calabasas, CA;

    This photo illustration is from radar tracking the last minute of the flightpath of the Sikorsky S-76B helicopter. Google Earth image, NTSB graphic overlay by Bill English
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    Feb 22

    Recording from Chairman Sumwalt's Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, media briefing available on NTSB's YouTube Channel;

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    Feb 22

    NTSB announced Monday its decision to decommission the TWA Flight 800 reconstruction as the agency prepares for the expiration of the lease for its Ashburn, Virginia, Training Center;

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