Describe the role of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Description should include the following:

• The NTSB is an independent U.S. government investigative agency responsible for civil transportation accident investigation.
• In this role, the NTSB investigates and reports on aviation accidents and incidents, certain types of highway crashes, ship and marine accidents, pipeline incidents, and railroad accidents.

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Process/Skill Questions:

• Why was the NTSB created?
• What is the purpose of the NTSB?