White House says NTSB member Todd Inman fired over alleged misconduct, which he denies
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NTSB member Todd Inman was fired over alleged misconduct, which he denies.
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The White House announced the termination of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Todd Inman, citing alleged misconduct, which Inman denies. Inman served as the lead board member for the investigation into last year's midair collision near Washington, D.C., which resulted in 67 fatalities. He also oversaw the initial inquiry into the November crash of a UPS cargo plane in Kentucky, killing 15 people. The dismissal raises questions regarding the leadership and continuity of ongoing high-profile NTSB investigations. Further details on the alleged misconduct have not been publicly released by the White House.
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The White House announced the termination of NTSB member Todd Inman over alleged misconduct, which he denies.
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