NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom): "The NTSB is aware that advances in image recognition and computational methods have enabled individuals to reconstruct approximations of cockpit voice recorder audio from sound spectrum imagery released as part of NTSB investigations, including the ongoing investigation of the crash last year of UPS flight 2976 in Louisville, Kentucky.<br>The NTSB does not release cockpit audio recordings. Federal law prohibits such public release due to the highly sensitive nature of verbal communications inside the cockpit. The NTSB takes these privacy restrictions seriously.<br>The NTSB docket system is temporarily unavailable as we examine the scope of the issue and evaluate solutions. We hope to restore access to the docket system as soon as possible." | XCancel
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The NTSB is aware that advances in image recognition and computational methods have enabled individuals to reconstruct approximations of cockpit voice recorder audio from sound spectrum imagery released as part of NTSB investigations, including the ongoing investigation of the crash last year of UPS flight 2976 in Louisville, Kentucky.<br>The NTSB does not release cockpit audio recordings. Federal law prohibits such public release due to the highly sensitive nature of verbal communications inside the cockpit. The NTSB takes these privacy restrictions seriously.<br>The NTSB docket system is temporarily unavailable as we examine the scope of the issue and evaluate solutions. We hope to restore access to the docket system as soon as possible.
May 21, 2026 · 7:07 PM UTC
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Joshua Morgan@snowoverrain
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On a more serious note is there going to be a study done to explore the different outcomes post engine detachment. Had things been done differently by the flight crew.
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Tyler Supercharged@RevTyler21
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they publish spectrum charts then act surprised people reconstruct cockpit audio from them. taking the whole docket offline is peak reactive
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Zetharion@Zetharion
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Pretty soon because of people complaining that they could recreate the audio, all investigations will just stay secret.
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Scott Manley
@DJSnM
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Thanks for looking into this.
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Guernica@GuernicaYoss
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I'm always for transparency but I don't think hearing the last few moments of someone's life will lead to a better understanding of the events; the point of transparency.
People react in all sorts of ways when death is imminent and I don't want it to become shock content.
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Bryan
@bryansnatchko
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Just release the audio. @grok what is the reason they will not release the audio?
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Jeff Brown
@OldToolMan
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If they take "privacy restrictions seriously" then they wouldn't have released the sound spectrum imagery. This should read, "The NTSB is now aware they screwed up and request people not distribute the audio recording they inadvertently released to the public".
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JCSAT ramsey@NoClever
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I saw an intern from US NRL decode a voice sample from a scanned waveform on a visitor's business card. This was ~1990.
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Airliner Media@awm_media
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I only support letting the victims families hear the actual audio under an agreement to never release the tapes publicly.
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Jesse François Roux@JesseFRoux
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Then why are some released in others not?
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Jeff Brown
@OldToolMan
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If they take "privacy restrictions seriously" then they wouldn't have released the sound spectrum imagery. This should read, "The NTSB is now aware they screwed up and request people not distribute the audio recording they inadvertently released to the public".
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Matthew Keys
@MatthewKeysLive
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Pulling a repository of public records is unprecedented. This is an inappropriate move by a government agency, regardless of the reason.
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Just an old Marine@needtobuild
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Probably not illegal, but it should be! This AI crap is getting out of hand.
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BM5k
@BM5k
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Just release the fukkin audio, the public deserves to hear.
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icostco@legend9095
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News flash the IFFT exists
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Joshua Morgan@snowoverrain
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I would like to invite NTSB to a hearing for the said incident. The hearing will cover but not limited to;<br>The basic technology in encoding and decoding audio across mediums, pre post verification and checks, recall of posts, possible negligence.
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Tom Wilson@TheRealTomWilso
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Y’all didn’t know this...