Resources

Airplane Accidents and Injuries Resource Links

Magaña, Cathcart & McCarthy
Aviation Accident Attorneys

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Aviation Consumer Protection Division
Oversees consumer issues related to air travel.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Responsible for ensuring that the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of all aircraft meet minimum standards and all current regulations.

The National Transportation Board (NTSB)
Responsible for improving air travel safety by investigating all accidents and problems related to the aviation industry and recommending any changes that may be necessary.

The Air Transport Association (ATA)
Represents the industry on major aviation issues before Congress, federal agencies, state legislatures, and other governmental bodies to promote safety by coordinating industry and government safety programs.

Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Information (AFS-620)
Targets the public with easily accessible Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety related information pertaining to airlines and aircraft. The site also provides service information concerning aviation-related schools, safety-related forms, and FAA offices.

Aviation Safety Data Site
Source of important safety information for general aviation, amateur-built, and ultralight aircraft.

AeroFlight Tech Data
Links to airworthiness directives and other regulatory information.

National Aviation Safety Data Analysis Center
The FAA's incident data system. It contains records of events that do not meet the aircraft damage or the personal injury thresholds contained in the NTSB definition of an accident.