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Who investigates plane crashes?

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the independent US agency investigating civil aviation accidents, like the Miami crash. Their job is to determine the probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent similar incidents. They meticulously examine wreckage, flight recorders, and witness accounts to piece together what happened.

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