Fired NTSB Member, White House Spar Over Reason for Dismissal

March 9, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC

The White House on Monday confirmed it fired J. Todd Inman as a member of the nation’s top body investigating transportation accidents.

Inman said the Trump administration didn’t give any reason when it fired him on Friday from the five-member National Transportation Safety Board, where he played key roles investigating incidents such as the 2025 midair collision between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter that killed 67 people.

“My only hope is that the NTSB leadership and those who control it stay true to its roots and culture as the preeminent safety organization unimpeded by political or personal ...

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