When a major aviation incident makes headlines, public attention often focuses on what happened in the air. Less visible, but equally significant, are the legal and regulatory processes that begin immediately afterward. These events can trigger complex investigations...

When an aircraft accident or serious incident happens, two federal agencies usually step in. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) both respond, but they have very different jobs. Knowing how they work can help...