Flight Safety Detectives

Episoade

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  How to Evacuate an Airplane - Episode 342 19.08.2026 29min

  A passenger’s video from the 8/8/2026 Delta Airlines Boeing 757 evacuation event in Atlanta reveals interesting details. Also on the episode, the recent discovery of the Pan Am flight 526A Douglas DC-4 wreckage from 1952 off the coast of Puerto Rico.
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  The Real Story Behind the Marine One Event - Episode 341 12.08.2026 32min

  Just days ago, Marine One took off from the White House carrying President Trump while an airliner was taking off from nearby Reagan National Airport. This event highlights unresolved air space issues made apparent by the fatal midair collision involving a U.S. Army helicopter and a regional airliner.
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  What Makes an Airplane Safe to Fly? - Episode 340 05.08.2026 41min

  When is an aircraft truly airworthy? The answer is more complicated—and more important—than most pilots and aviation professionals realize.
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  737 Crash Details Emerging, Mental Health Bill Needs Attention - Episode 339 29.07.2026 55min

  Greg Feith, John Goglia, and Todd Curtis, along with returning guest Mike Borfitz dig into the developing facts emerging related to the recent 737 crash in the northern Arabian Sea. As the wreckage is recovered, the Flight Safety Detectives are keen to learn about the plane’s history and maintenance records.
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  Young Aviation Enthusiast Examines Air Traffic Issues - Episode 338 22.07.2026 36min

  Todd Curtis and John Goglia interview Rohan Guskin an aviation enthusiast whose experiences defy his young age. Guskin started flying at age 14 and is now 16. He is still too young to qualify for a pilot’s license but that has not stopped him from pursuing his passions.
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  Three New Aviation Events Everyone in Aviation Should Know About - Episode 337 15.07.2026 30min

  In this episode of Flight Safety Detectives, aviation safety experts John Goglia and Todd Curtis examine three recent aviation events and explain what they reveal about today's aviation safety challenges.
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  Three People Die in One Tragic Flight - Episode 336 08.07.2026 40min

  A routine flight turned into a tragedy that raises difficult questions about pilot decision-making, flight school oversight, and the risks of night flying.
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  Aviation Misadventures Explored in June Livestream Recording - Episode 335 01.07.2026 36min

  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.
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  Aviation Investigations Uncover the Full Story - Episode 334 24.06.2026 26min

  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.
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  Student Pilot Runs Out of Fuel - Episode 333 17.06.2026 27min

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

  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.
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  Can AI Improve Aviation Safety? - Episode 331 03.06.2026 46min

  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.
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  eVTOL Aircraft Face Critical Technical Challenges - Episode 329 20.05.2026 47min

  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.
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  Laguardia Crash Preliminary NTSB Findings - Episode 328 13.05.2026 44min

  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.
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  Focus on Aviation Mechanics - Episode 327 06.05.2026 43min

  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.
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  What Really Went Wrong at LaGuardia Airport - Episode 326 29.04.2026 23min

  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.
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  Airport User Fees Reshape Aviation Safety- Episode 325 22.04.2026 37min

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

  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.
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  Behind the Scenes of a Real Aviation Accident Investigation - Episode 323 08.04.2026 55min

  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.
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  LaGuardia Crash Breaking News - Episode 322 30.03.2026 33min

  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.