A hearing on Burgess ' nomination was heard by the Senate Committee on Commerce on October 3 , 1969 , with her approval won shortly thereafter . During her tenure , Burgess oversaw several crucial events in transportation safety and evolution , including the ALM Flight 980 crash in 1970 . Overall , Burgess oversaw 17 major NTSB investigations , as well as 12 official hearings . Burgess was noted for her frequent domestic and international speeches advocating for better safety in the transportation industry , both in the private and government sectors
ALM Flight 980 crash
ALM Flight 980
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