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There are concerns that drones could become a safety hazard or a tool for terrorists.
The shutdown forced the NTSB to suspend nearly 2,000 accident investigations.
While there is there is little evidence so far of increased safety risks, the rising alarm was echoed by union leaders.
The incident highlights the potential for massive disruptions of commercial air travel by the mere presence of drones.
The potential drone strike stoked fears that the rising use of uncrewed aircraft will endanger planes filled with passengers.
The jet rolled off the end of a Burbank, California runway, skidding to a stop on a crushable concrete surface.
A mechanic worked on other sensors during a night shift before the departure, but not on the angle-of-attack vane.
The Boeing bulletin suggests pilots on Lion Air 737 Max 8 were battling the plane as its computers commanded a steep dive.
Indonesian investigators called on planemaker Boeing Co. and U.S. authorities to ensure there aren't fleet-wide issues.
Evidence shows a substantial increase in drugged-driving deaths as opiate use soars and marijuana has become legal.