NTSB Vice Chair Michael Graham Announces Retirement After Four Years on Board

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Michael Graham, a former F/A-18 pilot and Textron Aviation safety chief who has served on the National Transportation Safety Board since 2020, is retiring from the agency. His departure will create a leadership transition at the federal body responsible for investigating aviation accidents and issuing safety recommendations.

Discovered 2026-08-31T09:06:02.042399-07:00 | 2026-08-31T09:06:02.042399-07:00

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  • Graham’s retirement marks a leadership change at the NTSB, the federal agency responsible for aviation accident investigations and safety recommendations.
  • His background as an F/A-18 pilot and aviation safety executive reflects the operational and industry experience represented on the board.

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