Sumwalt speaks to the media in New York City.

NTSB Board Member Robert Sumwalt speaks to media near scene of NYC gas explosion.

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Chairman Hersman at the Heli-Expo copyright Mark Mennie Photography

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Chairman Hersman speaking about helicopter operations safety at a Town Hall during the Heli-Expo this week.
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Speeches and Testimony

Board member and staff remarks concerning transportation safety:

Chairman Deborah Hersman
Vice Chairman Christopher Hart
Member Robert Sumwalt
Member Mark R. Rosekind
Member Earl F. Weener