NTSB Spokesperson for UPS Plane Crash Fired

Todd Inman dismissed from his role following high-profile investigations

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The National Transportation Safety Board has fired Todd Inman, who served as a spokesperson and board member during the agency's response to the 2025 UPS plane crash that killed 15 people, as well as the 2025 collision of a passenger plane and U.S. Army helicopter that resulted in 67 fatalities in Washington, D.C.

Why it matters

Inman's dismissal raises questions about the NTSB's handling of high-profile transportation accident investigations and the role of public communication in such cases. The termination comes amid heightened scrutiny of the agency's response and transparency around these tragic incidents.

The details

According to Reuters, Inman was fired by the White House on March 6, 2026. He had served as the on-scene spokesperson and board member for the NTSB during the agency's response efforts to the November 2025 UPS plane crash and the 2025 collision of a passenger plane and U.S. Army helicopter in Washington, D.C.

  • The UPS plane crash occurred on November 4, 2025.
  • The passenger plane and U.S. Army helicopter collision took place in 2025 in Washington, D.C.
  • Inman was fired from his NTSB role on March 6, 2026.

The players

Todd Inman

A former spokesperson and board member for the National Transportation Safety Board who was fired from his role following high-profile transportation accident investigations.

National Transportation Safety Board

An independent U.S. government investigative agency responsible for civil transportation accident investigation.

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The takeaway

Inman's dismissal raises concerns about the NTSB's transparency and communication practices during major transportation accident investigations, which are critical for public trust and understanding of these tragic events.