Columbia Accident Investigation Board

The 'Columbia' Accident Investigation Board was convened by NASA to investigate the destruction of the Space Shuttle 'Columbia' during STS-107 upon atmospheric re-entry on February 1, 2003. The panel determined that the accident was caused by foam insulation breaking off from the shuttle, forming debris which damaged the wing; and that the problem of "debris shedding" was well known but considered "acceptable" by management. The panel also recommended changes that should be made to increase the safety of future shuttle flights. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Columbia Accident Investigation Board has hosted 25 events in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first program was a 2003 News Conference. Most appearances with Harold W. Gehman Jr. (26), G. Scott Hubbard (9), Stephen Turcotte (9). Most common tag: Shuttle Columbia Accident.