The White House removed National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Vice Chair Alvin Brown on Monday, though the reason for his dismissal was not immediately clear.
Brown, a Democrat and former mayor, was appointed to the NTSB board in March 2024 and named vice chair by former President Joe Biden in December 2024; board members typically serve five-year terms.
This removal aligns with a pattern of the current administration dismissing officials overseeing independent agencies since January, some of which have been legally challenged and reversed.
The White House on Monday removed National Transportation Safety Board Vice Chair Alvin Brown, according to Reuters.
It was not immediately clear why Brown was dismissed, and he has not publicly commented on the matter. A White House source reportedly confirmed the removal to Reuters.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
