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White House Fires NTSB's Todd Inman Amid Safety Scrutiny

3/8/2026

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Todd Inman, a Republican member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), was fired by the White House on March 6, 2026.
He served since April 2024 and led investigations, including the January 2025 collision that killed 67.
Inman said the experience profoundly affected his perspective on aviation safety.
The NTSB faces scrutiny after Inman's dismissal and the earlier firing of Vice Chair Alvin Brown, signaling concerns about political influence.

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Todd Inman, a Republican member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), was fired by the White House on March 6, 2026.
He served since April 2024 and led investigations, including the January 2025 collision that killed 67.
Inman said the experience profoundly affected his perspective on aviation safety.
The NTSB faces scrutiny after Inman's dismissal and the earlier firing of Vice Chair Alvin Brown, signaling concerns about political influence.