Government Role in Airplane AccidentsA guide to the Federal Government's role in Airplane Safety and Airplane Accidents, covering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Air Traffic Control (ATC), and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Federal Aviation Administration-FAA · National Transportation Safety Board-NTSB · General Aviation Revitalization Act-GARA · Air Traffic Control-ATC · Department of Transportation-DOT Federal Aviation Administration-FAAThe FAA, or Federal Aviation Administration is the government body responsible for ensuring civil aviation safety; it is part of the Department of Transportation (DOT). The FAA issues and enforces civil aviation regulations as well as the minimum standards for aircraft manufacturing, operation, and maintenance. They are also responsible for the certification of airpersons and airports. While the FAA is separate from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), they often collaborate in their investigations of aviation accidents. It is important to note the FAA, along with the NTSB, simply investigate aviation accidents; they have no duty or responsibility toward the victims and their legal/financial interests. National Transportation Safety Board-NTSBThe NTSB, or National Transportation Safety Board, is an independent federal agency that investigates significant transportation accidents. Consequently, the NTSB investigates all civil aviation accidents in the US. Based on its inquiries into the causes of accidents, the NTSB issues recommendations in order to prevent future accidents and make transportation safer; they also maintain the government’s database of civil aviation accidents. The NTSB has no power to enforce or regulate the aviation industry, only to offer recommendations. During their investigations, the NTSB does not and cannot establish liability; they simply attempt to determine the cause. General Aviation Revitalization Act-GARAGARA is the acronym for the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994. It was designed to protect the makers of smaller, private aircrafts from liability for accidents involving older airplanes and/or parts. GARA is a statute of repose, and consequently prevents claims against the manufacturer of an aircraft (or constituent part) once the item has been in service for 18 years. There are instances when GARA does not apply, such as if the aircraft, at the time of the accident, was engaged in scheduled transportation of passengers or in operation for air medical services. Air Traffic Control-ATCAir traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other support for pilots when able. Department of Transportation-DOTThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is the government agency that oversees consumer issues related to air travel. The FAA is a division of the DOT. It was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966 and began operation on April 1, 1967. It is administered by the United States Secretary of Transportation. The FAA, or Federal Aviation Administration is the government body responsible for ensuring civil aviation safety; it is part of the Department of Transportation (DOT). The FAA issues and enforces civil aviation regulations as well as the minimum standards for aircraft manufacturing, operation, and maintenance. They are also responsible for the certification of airpersons and airports.  All content on Accidents.com is for informational purposes only and is NOT intended as legal or medical advice. Please seek advice from a professional on any related topics.
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