Accident Investigation Division
Contact Us
Office of Pipeline Safety Accident Investigation Division (AID)National Pipeline Incident Coordinator Toll-Free 888-719-9033 PHMSAAccidentInvestigationDivision@DOT.GOV
Director – Accident Investigation Division Chris Ruhl
Operations Supervisor Ky Nichols Jill Watson...
Pipeline Failure Causes
CorrosionExternal CorrosionInternal CorrosionStress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)Selective Seam Corrosion (SSC)Excavation DamageNatural Force DamageOther Outside Force DamageMaterial/Weld FailureEquipment FailureIncorrect OperationWhat is the difference between an accident and an incident?
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Accident Maps
Pipeline Accident Maps - National Pipeline Mapping SystemPipeline accidents are geospatially located in the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) Public Viewer. Via the mapping system, users can query basic information about the accident, the pipeline operator, and the commodity released.
...Who We Are
Accident Investigation DivisionThe Accident Investigation Division (AID) is PHMSA's single point of contact for accident investigations related to pipelines regulated under Pipeline Safety Regulations (Title 49 CFR Parts 190-199). AID works with our State Partners when accidents occur on...