National Transportation Safety Board (Ntsb) Investigation Party Form Page 9
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lieves that periodic factual briefings to the news media are a normal part of its investiga-
tion and that, for the public to perceive the investigation as credible, the investigation
should speak with one voice, that being the independent agency conducting the investiga-
tion.
Therefore, the NTSB insists that it be the sole source of public information regarding the
progress of an accident investigation.
Parties are encouraged to refer media inquiries to the NTSB’s Office of Public Affairs.
In any case, release to the media of investigative information at any time is grounds for
removal as a party.
XIV.
Public Hearing
After completion of the on-scene phase of the investigation, formal depositions or a pub-
lic hearing may be conducted. Parties to the on-scene investigation may be consulted for
their views on the value of conducting a hearing and may also be requested to participate
in these activities. Parties to a public hearing may be different than those participating
during the on-scene phase of the investigation. A public hearing or formal depositions
may be held prior to completion of all field work, such as component testing, simulator
runs, etc.
XV.
Party Recommendations as to Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Any party to an investigation may, and is encouraged to, submit to the NTSB proposed
findings of fact and conclusions that the party believes should be drawn from the evi-
dence obtained during the investigation. A party may also propose safety recommenda-
tions for preventive action. All submissions should be made in writing and parties should
serve copies of submissions on all other parties. The IIC will provide a date by which
such submissions must be made.
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