§ 831.2 - Responsibility of the NTSB.  


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  • § 831.2 Responsibility of the NTSB.

    The NTSB is required to investigate—

    (a) Aviation accidents as described in subpart B of this part;

    (b) Highway accidents as described in subpart C of this part;

    (c) Railroad, pipeline, and hazardous materials accidents as described in subpart D of this part; and

    (d) Any accident that occurs in connection with the transportation of people or property that, in the judgment of the NTSB, is catastrophic, involves problems of a recurring nature or would otherwise carry out the intent of its authorizing statutes. This authority includes selected events involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including their release.