NTSB's Controversial Shift to X for Plane Crash Updates

NTSB's Controversial Shift to X for Plane Crash Updates

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the U.S. government agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents, has recently announced a significant change in its communication strategy. The agency will now exclusively use Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to disseminate press updates regarding two specific plane crashes: one in Washington, D.C., and the other in Philadelphia. This decision, initially reported by The Desk, has sparked considerable debate and raised concerns about transparency, accessibility, and the reliance on a privately owned platform for critical public information. While the NTSB claims this shift is intended to "better manage" the influx of emails related to these incidents, the move has been met with skepticism and calls for further explanation. This article delves into the details of this controversial decision, exploring the NTSB's rationale, the potential implications for journalists and the publ…