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Flight Safety Detectives

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World-renowned aviation-industry consultants and former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith have 100 years of worldwide aviation safety experience between them. In this hard-hitting podcast series they talk about everything aviation -- from the behind-the-scenes facts on deadly air crashes to topics of interest such as tips and tricks for navigating through airports and security, traveling with infants and children, unruly passengers, and packing your bags to ease through security.

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00:30:53

How to Get Information on Aircraft Incidents

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/08/31

Episode 130 Ever wonder how to get details on aviation accidents? You may be surprised to learn that many incidents don’t get added to the NTSB online database. The Flight Safety Detectives share how they find aviation incident information, from basic Google searches to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. “Most people don’t realize that many accidents are investigated by the FAA, not the NTSB,” John says. “And there are many databases out there that can have information.” The example of wing

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00:32:40

Tips for Today's General Aviation Pilots

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/08/24

Episode 129 A look at the broad community of support available to today’s general aviation pilots. Todd is discovering rich resources that are helpful to every pilot as he returns to the cockpit after many years. “Flight instructors are a wealth of knowledge, but pilots still need more,” says Todd. He and John discuss several important resources: Aviation-specific weather available 24/7/365, forecast and up-to-the-minute YouTube videos that provide education on large and small topics Updated

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00:28:22

Cessna 310R Air Crash Report Highlights and Failures

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/08/17

Episode 128 The NTSB report of a 2010 Cessna 310R air crash in Palo Alto, California gets mixed reviews. Todd’s impressed by a sound study used to recreate the flight path, and John finds lots of detail in the examination of the wreckage, engine and prop. The positive first impression falls apart when Greg highlights missing details. The report does not answer many questions, including: Appropriateness of unusual air traffic control instructions to “take off at your own risk” Why the pilot turned

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00:27:32

Air Safety Insights Comes Addressing the Whys the...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/08/11

Episode 127 A look beyond the NTSB documentation of a Cessna 421C crash in Florida. Greg and John review the many important “whys’ not answered in the report. Why did the pilot not properly follow procedures to handle engine failure despite completing a training program just 90 days earlier? Why was a pilot who had recently completed a certified training program so ill prepared for handle an engine failure scenario? Why was there loss of torque in several bolts and other internal engine damage? “A

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00:19:39

Pilot Training Causes Fatal Cessna 421 Crash

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/08/03

Episode 126 Poor pilot training is a central cause of a Cessna 421C crash in Florida. The NTSB report documents the crash, but misses the opportunity to fully analyze the training failures. With the number of accidents that involve training issues on the rise, the Flight Safety Detectives dig into this accident to share important safety takeaways. “The good news is that pilot training quality issues are on the radar of FAA inspectors,” John says. He and Greg agree that attention and improvements

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00:26:56

Live from OshKosh – A Pilot's Story of Disaster Averted

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/07/29

Episode 125 You never know what you will learn at the Avemco Insurance booth! John, Greg and Todd are at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. A conversation with a pilot and listener revealed a story of an air disaster averted that the Flight Safety Detectives had to share. Hear about Heather’s flight that resulted in a damaged prop and landing gear. “I caption this story, ‘Am I really ready,’” says Greg. “It’s an important lesson every pilot and aspiring pilot needs to hear.” Heather shares what happened during

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00:23:48

Air Disasters in the Making?

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/07/20

Episode 124 John and Greg have get-real conversation about alarming trends in aviation safety. Accidents are increasing, even among experienced pilots. At the same time, the NTSB has scaled back on investigations and is issuing reports with superficial findings. Are more air disasters in the making? Pilot shortages are leading to a push for training volume over quality. The college requirement has been removed and there is a push to reduce the flight hours for qualification. “NTSB findings often

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00:40:45

Manufacturer Repair Failure Causes Air Crash –...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/07/06

Covering the “sister” accident to the flight crash discussed in Episode 122, John, Greg and Todd focus on the role played by manufacturers in aviation safety and maintenance. The NTSB findings place the blame for this 1995 accident squarely with the propeller manufacturer and FAA oversight. Nine of 29 people aboard the Embraer EMB-120RT were killed in the crash of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529. In-flight loss of the propeller blade led to the collision. “This crash is the result of the

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00:23:12

Prop Design Causes Air Crash – Episode 122

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/06/29

A close look at the crash of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311. This 1991 accident brings focus to the importance of thorough and methodical inspection and maintenance beginning in the factory. The flight started at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and was headed to Brunswick, Georgia. The twin-turboprop Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia crashed just north of Brunswick while approaching the airport for landing. All 23 people aboard the plane were killed, including passengers NASA

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00:26:35

Air Crash Not an Accident Episode 121

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/06/22

Some air crashes are not really accidents. Todd and John characterize the focus of this week’s episode an event where a perfectly good airplane was destroyed. “Some pilots have more money than brains, and this seems to be a case of that,” John says. The 2021 air crash event involved a Cessna Citation flown by a single pilot. Although the pilot had experience in aviation, he had been denied a type rating for the plane and single pilot authorization by an Arizona flight school. This fateful flight

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00:30:09

Aviation Safety with the Flight Safety Foundatio

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/06/15

Episode 120 The efforts of the Flight Safety Foundation take center stage. Special guest is Jim Burin, former technical director at the Foundation and chairman of the award committee for the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award. Greg and John highlight the many accomplishments of the foundation as an independent, international, and impartial non-profit that exists to champion the cause of aviation safety. The Foundation works to identify global safety issues, set priorities and serve as a catalyst

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00:36:10

FAA Takes Right Action Against Pilots in Recent Stunts

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/06/01

Episode 119 The Flight Safety Detectives take on two recent events where pilot stunts led the FAA to revoke their pilot certificates. Pilots are counted on for solid decision making and judgement. The FAA found that pilots failed in their duty to fly safely. The FAA took the action when pilots Andy Farrington and Luke Aikins conducted a stunt for Red Bull that had been denied. In the other incident, Trevor Jacobs was penalized for staging a crash. Greg, John and Todd share insight into where these

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00:31:26

Celebrating Charlie Taylor and Aviation Maintenance...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/05/24

Episode 118 Charlie Taylor (1868 – 1956) was an American inventor, mechanic and machinist. John, Greg and Todd talk about the impacts of Taylor’s work in the earliest days of aviation. Taylor built the first aircraft engine used by the Wright brothers in the Wright Flyer. He was a vital contributor of mechanical skills in the building and maintaining of early Wright engines and airplanes. An unsung hero in his day, his contributions are now recognized and applauded. Aviation Maintenance Technician

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00:44:07

Aircraft Maintenance Highs and Lows

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/05/11

Episode 117 This episode kicks off with a recap of the 2022 Aerospace Maintenance Competition. John applauds the talents of the more than 350 participants. More than 800 people attended the event! Team and individuals earned awards and scholarships. More than 25 people also earned final interviews with companies in attendance to staff their maintenance crews. Keeping with the maintenance theme, Greg and John cover the crash of Emery Worldwide Airlines Flight 17. Greg served at the NTSB investigator

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00:39:57

How to Polish Rusty Pilot Skills

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/05/04

Episode 116 Todd Curtis has decided to return to the cockpit after decades and he’s sharing his experience. Whether you are new to aviation or are rusty after a brief or long time away from flying, this discussion is for you. Todd and John walk through the steps and how to have a safety mindset from day one. How to find the right instructor Having an honest health conversation with your doctor Getting started Approaches to preflight inspections and checklists Making your logbook an essential

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00:30:16

A Week of Fatal Crashes

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/04/27

Episode 115 Greg Feith flies solo as he presents a roundup of recent fatal air crashes. The focus is on three accidents now under investigation that add to the escalation of fatal crashes this year. Hear preliminary details related to the crashes that involved a Cessna 340 in Georgia, a Cessna 337 in California, and a Diamond DA40. Greg surfaces the issues that could make these accidents important lessons for all pilots. With popular flying season starting, Greg asks every pilot to ask themselves

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00:53:01

Building the Backstory of Air Crashes

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/04/20

Episode 114 This episode is about facts and their impact on the work of air crash investigators. Building a complete backstory with facts leads to an effective investigation. Two recent accidents have few facts to work with. The available facts related to the 737 Max continue to be swept aside in favor of more headline-grabbing narratives. John and Greg continue their effort to keep the focus on facts, conditions and circumstances to get to the real story of air crashes. These elements that lead to

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00:58:30

The Real Story with Boeing

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/04/13

Episode 113 John, Greg and special guest Geoffrey Thomas offer the facts about Boeing and the 737 Max. They call out the sensationalism of the Netflix documentary “Downfall” and dig into facts that offer a more true picture of the airline and issues that led to the Lion Air and Ethiopian crashes. Geoff is a world-renowned multi-award-winning writer, author, and commentator and editor-in-chief at AirlineRatings.com. He is an outspoken no-nonsense but fair critic of many aspects of airline management,

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00:42:11

Details About China Eastern Plane Crash and a...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/04/06

Episode 112 Greg and John dive into the latest details emerging about the China Eastern Flight 5735 crash on March 21. They also cover the backstory and impact of the Aerospace Maintenance Competition coming April 25-28. The Chinese Government has allowed the NTSB to assist as technical advisors in investigating the China Eastern crash. Greg and John talk about what that means for getting to the facts. They share insights from previous accidents with similar themes to this crash, including the

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00:51:41

Deadly Helicopter Crash and Flight Instructor Issues

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2022/03/31

Episode 111 A recent helicopter crash in Texas took the lives of a student pilot and a flight instructor. Helicopter fleets are growing – are there enough highly qualified flight instructors to keep pace with the demand? Greg, John and Todd look at the initial information about this tragedy. They explore known safety issues with Robinson 44 helicopters. The tail boom appears to have been cut by the main rotor blade, a topic of a Robinson safety bulletin. Citing data that reflects a surge in

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