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Q What do you think is the purpose of an accident investigation? Explain and support what makes the NTSB a reactive organization in terms of accident/incident investigation (after the fact) yet, still be a proactive safety organization. How do the involuntary and voluntary reporting systems interact with aviation safety? You must include the reasons for your answer.

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An investigation is useful for mapping out the reasons why an accident occurred in the first place. An investigation tells us the parts in an airplane or any other machinery for instance that were rendered faulty leading to the accident. Investigation pinpoints the exact reasons behind the accident, including its faulty mechanism, the impact and the results of the incident. An investigation also details the economic impact on the Company and determines the party at fault.