1. NTSB Introduction and Overview David L. Mayer June 13, 2014

2. Overview NTSB overviewNTSB overview Investigative processInvestigative process Party processParty process Other collaborative activitiesOther collaborative activities Observations about collaborationObservations about collaboration

3. The NTSB Established as part of DOT in 1967Established as part of DOT in 1967 Established as independent agency in 1974Established as independent agency in 1974 Five modes: Aviation, Rail, Marine, Highway, PipelineFive modes: Aviation, Rail, Marine, Highway, Pipeline Investigate accidentsInvestigate accidents Make recommendationsMake recommendations

4. Other Functions Court of appeal for airmen, mechanics, and marinersCourt of appeal for airmen, mechanics, and mariners Special studies of transportation safetySpecial studies of transportation safety Assistance to victims and familiesAssistance to victims and families

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6. Independent Not a part of any other federal entityNot a part of any other federal entity No regulatory roleNo regulatory role Priority over other federal investigationsPriority over other federal investigations Political independencePolitical independence

7. Safety focus Primary product: Safety recommendationsPrimary product: Safety recommendations Issued to organizations that can implementIssued to organizations that can implement Goal: Improve transportation safetyGoal: Improve transportation safety Prevent accidentsPrevent accidents Reduce injury, impactReduce injury, impact Improve emergency responseImprove emergency response No requirement to implement recommendationsNo requirement to implement recommendations Tracking, follow-up, advocacyTracking, follow-up, advocacy

8. NTSB Most Wanted List Address Unique Characteristics of Helicopter OperationsAddress Unique Characteristics of Helicopter Operations Advance Passenger Vessel SafetyAdvance Passenger Vessel Safety Eliminate Distraction in TransportationEliminate Distraction in Transportation Eliminate Substance-Impaired DrivingEliminate Substance-Impaired Driving Enhance Pipeline SafetyEnhance Pipeline Safety Improve Fire Safety in TransportationImprove Fire Safety in Transportation General Aviation: Identify and Communicate Hazardous WeatherGeneral Aviation: Identify and Communicate Hazardous Weather Implement Positive Train Control SystemsImplement Positive Train Control Systems Promote Operational Safety in Rail Mass TransitPromote Operational Safety in Rail Mass Transit Strengthen Occupant Protection in TransportationStrengthen Occupant Protection in Transportation

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13. Investigative Process Notification and response, transparencyNotification and response, transparency Organize investigation, name partiesOrganize investigation, name parties Onsite phase, laboratory supportOnsite phase, laboratory support Fact findingFact finding Technical reviewTechnical review HearingHearing Report development, analysisReport development, analysis Board meeting, adoptionBoard meeting, adoption

14. Parties Agencies, companies, and associations whose employees, functions, activities, or products were involved in the accident,Agencies, companies, and associations whose employees, functions, activities, or products were involved in the accident,and Who can provide suitable qualified technical personnel actively to assist in the investigation.Who can provide suitable qualified technical personnel actively to assist in the investigation. Not claimants or insurers.Not claimants or insurers. Not anyone in a legal position.Not anyone in a legal position.

15. Parties Participate in fact findingParticipate in fact finding Contribute technical expertiseContribute technical expertise Share informationShare information Avoid talking to mediaAvoid talking to media Access to all evidenceAccess to all evidence

16. Aviation Safety: Public / Private Partnerships NTSB Party ProcessNTSB Party Process Organized for each investigationOrganized for each investigation Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) Confidential reporting systemConfidential reporting system Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST)Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) Data driven, focused partnershipData driven, focused partnership Aviation Safety Information Analysis & Sharing (ASIAS)Aviation Safety Information Analysis & Sharing (ASIAS) Big data for aviation safetyBig data for aviation safety

17. Goals Cooperative, non-adversarial processCooperative, non-adversarial process Establish agreed-upon set of factsEstablish agreed-upon set of facts Make all facts publicMake all facts public Conduct separate analysesConduct separate analyses Fair, balanced, independent reportFair, balanced, independent report ExplainExplain Why the accident happenedWhy the accident happened How to preventHow to prevent

18. Contact David L. Mayer Managing Director 202-314-6318david.mayer@ntsb.gov