Discussion: NTSB Organization

I. Address or answer the following, along with any additional questions your instructor may post, in this discussion forum.

• Give a brief explanation of who the "Key Players" are.
• Explain the concept that the NTSB is "Independent."
• Define the scope and purpose of the "Party System."

 II. Within your responses, apply historical concepts of accident investigations that led to modern techniques, current regulation, and scope of aircraft accident investigation.

III. Vague, short answers absent of detailed qualifications will not be accepted. Support your opinions with references. You may use course material, but be specific. Personal experiences etc. may be used to enhance your perspective on the question, but they must be valid and relative to the subject matter.