Vol 6 - Issue 1 - April 2020
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Highlighting NTSB Advocacy in Action
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NTSB Operations and Advocacy During COVID-19
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As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the NTSB implemented the Office of Management and Budget’s March 11 guidance to maximize telework for the agency’s personnel and to facilitate social distancing. We canceled the April 7 Board meeting for the investigation of the fatal Oct. 30, 2018,
Rochester, Indiana, crash involving four students who were crossing a high-speed road to board a school bus.
Read more on our response.
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Communicating Advocacy in a Time of Crisis
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More than 30 communications and advocacy professionals from across the transportation industry met virtually on April 1 to discuss strategies and policy changes adopted or proposed within their organizations and agencies during the COVID-19 crisis. NTSB’s Safety Advocacy Division, in coordination with the National Safety Council, hosted the conversation.
Read more on our meeting.
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MWL Midpoint Progress Meeting: Next Steps to Progress
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On February 4, the NTSB hosted about 125 attendees from government, industry, and the advocacy community to discuss progress made so far on the
2019–2020 Most Wanted List (MWL) and identify strategies for implementing the recommendations associated with the list. The conversations were productive and lively, and attendees all agreed that, collectively, we need to do more in 2020 to implement MWL recommendations and improve transportation safety.
Read more on our Midpoint.
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3rd Global Ministerial Conference: Distraction & Speed Focus
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Keynote Address at the Arizona Distracted Driving Summit
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On January 22, Safety Advocate Leah Walton delivered the keynote address at the
Arizona Distracted Driving Summit, which was held at the capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona. The state recently passed a ban on driver use of handheld devices, which will take effect in January 2021.
Read more on the summit.
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A Message for Aviation Lawyers about Driving Safety
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Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg was featured on an episode of the
DRI Aviation Law Committee’s podcast,
Aviation Wing Tips, on March 10. Although he was speaking to an aviation legal audience, the Vice Chairman deviated from the topic of aviation to bring attention to distraction on highways.
Read more on the podcast.
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Truck Safety Discussion with Top Trucking Association
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Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg and Board Members Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman, as well as staff from the Office of Highway Safety (HS) and Safety Advocacy Division, met with safety leadership from the
American Trucking Associations (ATA) on March 12 to exchange ideas and discuss potential collaboration opportunities.
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Sheriffs' Association National Conference: Rec Review
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NTSB at the Transportation Research Board Conference
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Improving Part 135 Safety: NTSB Panel Discussions
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Addressing State Aviation Officials & Airport Challenges
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Reminding Aviation Students about Distraction Dangers
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Virtual Board Meeting: Duck Boat Safety Issues
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On April 28, the NTSB met to determine the probable cause of the fatal, July 19, 2018, amphibious passenger vessel sinking, in Branson, Missouri. The Stretch Duck 7, an amphibious passenger vessel (DUKW), had 29 passengers and two crewmembers aboard for a tour when weather conditions deteriorated on Table Rock Lake. One crewmember and 16 passengers died in the accident.
Read more on the meeting.
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Rail, Pipeline & Hazmat Safety
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A Message to AASHTO Council on Rail Transportation
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Maryland Teen Safe Driving Coalition Participation
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Safety Advocate Amy Terrone attended and participated in the
Maryland Teen Safe Driving Coalition conference calls and virtual meetings in February and April. The coalition is currently building a website with resources for Maryland teens, to which the NTSB contributed.
Read more on our role.
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Select NTSB Reports, Alerts & Studies
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Aviation Final Reports:
Chignik Lake, AK,
ANC17FA021
; and Atlantic Ocean, AO,
ERA19LA096
(M
WL Issue: Part 135 Safety)
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Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
NTSB will be teaming up with youth/teen organizations and advocacy groups all month-long to share driving safety messages.
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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
NTSB will be teaming up with motorcycle safety organizations and advocacy groups all month-long to share driving safety messages.
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American Gas Association CS Virtual Conference
Rail, Pipeline & HAZMAT investigators will be attending/presenting.
More Info
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NTSB Virtual Board Meeting
The NTSB Board will meet to discuss the Air Ambulance Helicopter Crash in Zaleski, Ohio.
More Info
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100 Deadliest Days of Summer
NTSB begins its campaign of summer safe-driving messages.
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Back to School Awareness Month
NTSB will be working with schools to share safety messages related to gong back to school.
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