Flight Safety Detectives
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.
Aviation Misadventures Explored in June Livestream Recording - Episode 335
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.
Jul 1
36 min
Aviation Investigations Uncover the Full Story - Episode 334
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.
Jun 24
26 min
Student Pilot Runs Out of Fuel - Episode 333
John Goglia and Todd Curtis examine an all-too-common aviation incident: fuel exhaustion.
Jun 17
27 min
Real Time Research into Unapproved Plane Parts - Episode 332
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.
Jun 10
41 min
Can AI Improve Aviation Safety?  - Episode 331
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.
Jun 3
46 min
eVTOL Aircraft Face Critical Technical Challenges - Episode 329
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.
May 20
47 min
Laguardia Crash Preliminary NTSB Findings - Episode 328
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.
May 13
44 min
Focus on Aviation Mechanics - Episode 327
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.
May 6
43 min
What Really Went Wrong at LaGuardia Airport - Episode 326
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.
Apr 29
23 min
Airport User Fees Reshape Aviation Safety- Episode 325
Are rising airport fees quietly reshaping the future of pilot training and harming aviation safety?
Apr 22
37 min
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