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NTSB Overload NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports that the National Transportation Safety Board has a backlog of accident cases to investigate. Experts say the reasons range from complex aviation technology to the involvement of lawyers and law enforcement.

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NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports that the National Transportation Safety Board has a backlog of accident cases to investigate. Experts say the reasons range from complex aviation technology to the involvement of lawyers and law enforcement.