Long TSA lines delayed Air Canada crash investigation, NTSB says - USA Today
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The NTSB said lengthy TSA screening lines delayed its investigation into an Air Canada crash, hampering timely evidence collection at the accident site.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said lengthy Transportation Security Administration lines at an airport delayed its investigation into an Air Canada crash. TSA screening delays prevented NTSB investigators from accessing the accident site promptly, hampering their ability to conduct timely initial assessments and collect perishable evidence. The incident underscores how airport security procedures can inadvertently obstruct safety investigations that are critical to understanding what caused an accident and preventing future incidents. The NTSB typically has a narrow window to examine crash sites and interview witnesses before conditions change or memories fade, making rapid access essential to their work.
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