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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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00:24:46

What Did Steven Spielberg Get Right About UFO...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2026/02/25

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.Revisiting the tense near–midair collision sequence, Todd analyzes how accurately the film portrayed the real-world challenges pilots and controllers faced in the 1970s when reporting UFOs (now known as UAPs). As shown in the scene, two separate airline crews and air traffic controllers hesitate to report what they’ve seen—even after a close

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00:33:35

Questions Unanswered in Piper Navajo Crash - Episode 316

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2026/02/18

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. The pilot had flown from his home in Nevada to Medford but had to have the fuel system repaired. Days later when the repairs were complete, the pilot took off in low ceiling conditions. The aircraft made a sharp right turn, entered

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00:40:00

Plane Crashes Lead to Complex Investigations -...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2026/02/11

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.John and Todd review the crash of TWA Flight 800, an investigation where John was involved as an NTSB Board Member and Todd as support for Boeing. They explore

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00:26:25

First Look at Deadly Bangor Plane Crash - Episode 314

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2026/02/04

In a live episode for members recorded on Jan 26, John Goglia and Greg Feith offer their first findings related to Sunday's crash a Bombardier Challenger 600. Both are familiar with the plane and share the issues that need investigating and the steps the NTSB is likely to take on scene. Investigators need to talk to people present that day and learn what happened leading up to the flight. They also will need to look into whether the plane was deiced, when and what fluid was used. Runway conditions

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00:34:05

General Aviation Accident Data Mixed Messages -...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2026/01/28

FAA data shows a steady decrease in U.S. accident rates for general aviation in recent years. But the data may not show an accurate story.Todd Curtis and John Goglia take a deeper dive into the data. Comparing the FAA rates to a NTSB table listing accidents in general aviation shows that the NTSB data implies that general aviation aircraft crashed roughly 50 times more frequently than airlines and other air carrier flights.Pilots should check out the website for the General Aviation Joint Safety

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00:34:36

Hawker Stalls Lead to Surprising NTSB Advisory -...

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2026/01/21

A just-issued NTSB advisory warns operators of several Hawker jet models of a dangerous stall tendency not adequately explained in the aircraft's documentation. Todd Curtis and John Goglia share important background and details.The advisory was issued based on findings from two fatal Hawker jet crashes, one in 2024 and the other in 2025. Both occurred during post-maintenance flights to test the stall warning system. Interesting - the NTSB also noted that it could not find any experience, training,

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00:47:43

Aviation Safety Deep-Dive - Your Comments Answered -...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2026/01/14

In a December livestream event Todd Curtis and John Goglia tackled listener questions. Listen as they take a deeper dive into some of aviation safety’s most important topics:TWA 800 investigation – was it a coverup?Getting NTSB reps on the show to discuss investigationsTaxiway issuesHow the media affects air crash investigationsUpdates on the Louisville crashListen and get updated on these topics and more. Don’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to theFlight Safety

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00:39:13

Crisis Communication for Airlines - Episode 310

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2026/01/07

A veteran crisis-communications expert and author of “Transport Management: Successes and Failures” (2026) joins the show. Linda Tavlin draws on more than 35 years of experience to discuss how transportation organizations—especially airlines—should communicate during major accidents and crises. Linda and John Goglia reflect on their long professional history, including work on major aviation disasters. They illustrate how poor communication during crises often worsens outcomes, while good

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00:29:51

Real Time Reporting on an Emergency Airworthiness...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/12/31

The European Aviation Safety Agency issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) on November 28, 2025, that ordered nearly 6,000 A319, A320, and A321 aircraft be grounded to check for a flight control computer issue. Todd and John recorded this show while gathering details about the grounding in real time.The show was recorded as John gets phone calls and emails from colleagues during the show and Todd prepares for a television news interview. This episode shows how they gather facts and data on

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00:35:19

Biffle Citation Crash Facts and Problematic Conflict-...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/12/21

Recorded the day of the crash of a Cessna Citation earlier in the day that killed former NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his family, and three others when the aircraft struck the ground just short of the runway and caught fire at the Statesville, North Carolina airport. The aircraft had taken off from the airport just a few minutes earlier and was attempting to land at the same airport.The aircraft, a 1981 Cessna Citation, was owned by a company associated with Biffle. Biffle was a rated multiengine

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00:48:33

Xyla Foxlin on Pilot Mental Health - Episode 307

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/12/17

Guest Xyla Foxlin focuses on how the FAA and the aviation community can better support mental health issues faced by pilots and other aviation professionals. Foxlin is an engineer and pilot who produced an award-winning video about pilot mental health.Her aviation journey highlights include a Young Eagles flight that cemented her fascination with aviation, owning and maintaining a Cessna 140 that she has flown from coast to coast, a 2025 visit to Oshkosh and regaining her FAA medical

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00:45:44

UPS Crash Updates, Basic Med Clarified, Mental Health...

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2025/12/10

This recording of a live stream on November 26 gives additional insights and updates into recent issues in aviation safety. Todd Curtis, Greg Feith and John Goglia tackle viewer questions to correct mistakes and dig deeper into current accidents and incidents.Hear more about:Politics and aviation safetyBasic Med rulesThe Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025How a ramp worker was able to steal an airplane in broad daylightDon’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to

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00:31:00

Examining a Rash of Endeavor CRJ Ground Collisions -...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/12/03

Take a deep dive into the NTSB preliminary report of what happened when a taxiing Delta A350 struck and substantially damaged an Endeavor CRJ in Atlanta. Greg Feith, John Goglia and Todd Curtis examine the contributing factors, including crew distractions, limited visibility of the wingtip from the cockpit, and the layout of the taxiways.This event was one of three incidents involving Endeavor Airlines CRJs in a little over a year. Two Endeavor Airlines CRJ aircraft collided on the ground at

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01:01:16

Digging Into the Data on Aviation Risks - Episode 304

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/11/26

The perception of aviation safety risk is much higher than the actual data. Safety data expert Mike Borfitz helps John Goglia and Todd Curtis look at how misleading data is used to support misleading theories about the Air India 787 and other high-profile aviation disasters.John and Mike highlight issues with reporting and documents related to the Air India accident. Learn the inside story on why some official-looking reports are inaccurate. Todd and Mike and both former Boeing engineers who used

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00:55:04

UPS Crash Facts Examined - Episode 303

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/11/26

A look at the facts provided in the NTSB preliminary accident report on the November 4, 2025, crash of a UPS MD-11F in Louisville, Kentucky. John Goglia, Todd Curtis and Greg Feith share their insider perspectives as they examine the details of this fatal plane crash.Many online commentators have speculated on the cause of the crash and other details of the accident, only to be proven wrong by the facts provided by the NTSB. The accident has similar circumstances to the 1979 crash of an American

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00:28:34

Older Pilots at Risk? Plus UAP Reporting News -...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/11/26

Breaking news! The FAA has made significant changes to the policy on reporting Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). UAP reports generated by air traffic controllers will use the acronym UAP instead of UFO, and controllers are required to provide specific information about the UAP in their reports.Also in this episode, Todd Curtis and John Goglia discuss two 2025 fatal accidents in which pilot medical conditions may have been an issue. Todd and John discuss how aging brings issues that are a

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00:59:34

Safety in Aircraft Design, Mental Health, Pilot...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/11/12

This recording of a livestream event covers many aviation safety topics, from designing aircraft for safety to mental health support for industry professionals to passenger responsibilities. Hear Greg Feith, John Goglia and Todd Curtis tackle viewer questions with insight and candor!Among the topics covered:Biennial flight reviewsMental health in the cockpit and in the hangarTesting for certificated pilotsA preflight checklist for passengersRecent aviation safety presentationsGulf of Mexico or Gulf

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01:16:49

FAA & Aviation Maintenance Disconnects - Episode 300

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/11/05

In this 300th episode of the Flight Safety Detectives podcast, Greg Feith, Todd Curtis, and John Goglia welcome special guest Sarah MacLeod, executive director of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA). Maintenance issues get the spotlight, including how maintenance professionals and aircraft operators are challenged to understand how FAA maintenance regulations and standards apply to them.MacLeod is a vocal advocate for individuals and companies on international aviation safety law,

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00:38:18

LaGuardia Regional Airliners Collide on Taxiway -...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/10/29

Greg Feith, Todd Curtis, and John Goglia provide critical insights into an October 1, 2025, ground collision at LaGuardia Airport between two taxiing regional airliners. The collision caused serious damage to both planes operated by Delta Connection. The NTSB has not yet provided a preliminary report but the detectives gather details that offer initial insights. John has extensive experience as a mechanic at LaGuardia and shares his experience with congestion at this very busy airport. Hear why the

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00:42:17

Missing Logbooks, Missing Answers in Night Flight...

Flight Safety Detectives ·

2025/10/22

A pilot who was attempting to satisfy FAA requirements for flying at night was killed in another preventable plane crash. The NTSB report of this 2018 high-energy impact into the ocean leaves several key questions unanswered.The NTSB lists a probable cause that the Flight Safety Detectives just can’t support. They add this to a list of insufficient NTSB reports published in the last few years.The pilot in command was flying at night with a passenger. He was required by the FAA to have performed

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