Flight Safety Detectives

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• Aviation Misadventures Explored in June Livestream Recording - Episode 335 01.07.2026 36мин

  John Goglia and Todd Curtis went live on June 22 to answer listener questions and give to-the-moment updates on several recent aviation safety events.
• Aviation Investigations Uncover the Full Story - Episode 334 24.06.2026 26мин

  What can NASA safety reports tell us about the state of aviation after the pandemic? In this episode of Flight Safety Detectives, former NTSB Board Member John Goglia and aviation safety analyst Todd Curtis dive into recent trends in NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS), examining how reporting levels for Part 121 and Part 135 operators changed during and after the pandemic.
• Student Pilot Runs Out of Fuel - Episode 333 17.06.2026 27мин

  John Goglia and Todd Curtis examine an all-too-common aviation incident: fuel exhaustion.
• Real Time Research into Unapproved Plane Parts - Episode 332 10.06.2026 41мин

  Todd Curtis and John Goglia share their real time research into unapproved parts in aviation. They use the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) database to do their research.
• Can AI Improve Aviation Safety? - Episode 331 03.06.2026 46мин

  Can artificial intelligence (AI) make aviation safer? In this episode, Todd Curtis and John Goglia explore ways that AI tools are being used to analyze safety data, identify trends, and improve communication across the aviation industry.
• eVTOL Aircraft Face Critical Technical Challenges - Episode 329 20.05.2026 47мин

  New York City eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft test flights and global commercialization efforts are making headlines. Special guest Mike Borfitz, CEO of Kilroy Aviation and a safety certification engineer with more than 40 years of experience, explores critical technical challenges including battery limitations and software integration.
• Laguardia Crash Preliminary NTSB Findings - Episode 328 13.05.2026 44мин

  Todd Curtis and John Goglia discuss the details in the NTSB preliminary accident report about the March 22, 2026 fatal collision between an Air Canada Jazz regional jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport. The preliminary report offers a detailed timeline of the key events in the minutes before the accident.
• Focus on Aviation Mechanics - Episode 327 06.05.2026 43мин

  In this recording of April’s livestream, Todd Curtis and John Goglia focus on all things related to aviation mechanics. John and Todd just completed their participation at the latest AMC MRO maintenance competition and they share the unique perspectives on the past, present and future of A&P mechanics.
• What Really Went Wrong at LaGuardia Airport - Episode 326 29.04.2026 23мин

  Todd Curtis and John Goglia did some digging beyond the official investigation of the tragic March 22, 2026 collision at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada regional jet and an airport fire truck operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
• Airport User Fees Reshape Aviation Safety- Episode 325 22.04.2026 37мин

  Are rising airport fees quietly reshaping the future of pilot training and harming aviation safety?
• Aviation Industry Facing Critical Shortage- Episode 324 15.04.2026 37мин

  The aviation industry is facing a critical challenge—the growing shortage of aviation mechanics. Todd Curtis and John Goglia break down what’s driving it and why it matters now more than ever.
• Behind the Scenes of a Real Aviation Accident Investigation - Episode 323 08.04.2026 55мин

  Greg Feith, John Goglia and Todd Curtis take you inside the critical first day of a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation. Using the recent runway collision at LaGuardia Airport as a case study, they break down the unique challenges investigators face from the moment an accident occurs.
• LaGuardia Crash Breaking News - Episode 322 30.03.2026 33мин

  This recording of a Flight Safety Detectives livestream was recorded soon after the fatal collision between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 22.
• Air Safety Measure Becomes Ground Danger - Episode 321 25.03.2026 27мин

  The very system designed to save lives in the air becomes a hidden danger on the ground. Todd and John break down a January 2026 NTSB safety alert warning first responders about the risks posed by Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) after an aircraft accident.
• Loss of Power Leads to Ice Landing - Episode 320 18.03.2026 25мин

  Developing: a routine training flight in March turned into a fight for survival.
• Who Controls the Story When a Plane Crashes? - Episode 319 11.03.2026 40мин

  What really happens in the hours and days after a major aviation accident and who controls the story?
• FSD Live February 23 2026 - Episode 318 04.03.2026 35мин

  Recording of the monthly livestream!
• What Did Steven Spielberg Get Right About UFO Encounters in the Cockpit? - Episode 317 25.02.2026 24мин

  Take a deep dive into the iconic air traffic control scene from Close Encounters of the Third Kind. What host Todd Curtis uncovers might surprise you.
• Questions Unanswered in Piper Navajo Crash - Episode 316 18.02.2026 33мин

  The NTSB report of a fatal Piper Navajo crash in Medford, Oregon in December 2021 leaves important aviation safety questions unanswered. This fatal crash is attributed to spatial disorientation but facts available lead to serious questions about the fuel tanks and more.
• Plane Crashes Lead to Complex Investigations - Episode 315 11.02.2026 40мин

  This episode looks at two aviation accident investigations that were highly complex for very different reasons. One is the well-known TWA Flight 800 investigation where John Goglia and Todd Curtis were both directly involved. The other is a lesser-known 2002 crash of a Cessna 208B aircraft that is the subject of a book by author Leslie Kean.