How can I get access to the black box recordings of a plane crash?

In Florida, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the organization that has access to black box recordings of plane crashes. The NTSB also works with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate the causes of plane crashes. If you would like to get access to the black box recordings of a plane crash, you will first need to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the NTSB. This process will involve filling out an online form or sending a written request to the NTSB with the details of the plane crash and requesting access to the black box recordings. The NTSB will then review your request and decide whether or not to grant you access to the recordings. Depending on the type of plane crash, the NTSB may decide to deny your request for the recordings. If they do grant your request, you may be provided with an audio copy of the recording or you may be invited to view the recordings at the NTSB headquarters in Washington, D.C. If you are provided with a copy of the recording, you will likely need to sign a confidentiality agreement and agree not to share the recordings with the public. In addition to requesting access to the black box recordings through the FOIA process, you can also place a request to the NTSB for an official accident report. The accident report will include findings from the NTSB’s investigation, as well as any relevant information from the black box recordings.

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