The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent Federal agency dedicated to promoting aviation, railroad, highway, marine, pipeline, and hazardous material ssafety. Established in 1967, the agency is mandated by Congress through the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 to investigate transportation accidents, determine the probable cause of accidents, issue safety recommendations, study transportation safety issues, and evaluate the safety effectiveness of government agencies involved in transportation. The Safety Board makes public its actions and decisions through accident reports. safety studies, special investigation reports, safety recommendations, and statistical reviews.
Information about available publications may be obtained by contacting.
National Transportation Safety Board
Public Inquiries Section. RE-5I
490 L'Enfant Plazza East. S.W.
Washinton, D.C. 20554
(202)38-6735
Safety Board publications may be purchased, by individual copy or by subscription, from
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, Virginia 22161
(703)487-4600
