National Transportation Safety Board team members survey the wreckage recovered from the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on April 10 near New York City. [Credit: NTSB]
Key Takeaways:
John DeLeeuw, an American Airlines safety executive and former pilot, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the newest member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
DeLeeuw brings decades of experience as a military and commercial pilot, along with his expertise in safety management systems from American Airlines, to his new role.
His appointment fills a vacancy created by the controversial removal of NTSB Vice Chair Alvin Brown by the Trump administration, and DeLeeuw will serve the remainder of Brown's term until December 31.
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.
