Flight Safety Detectives

Flight Safety Detectives

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Episodes 331
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (333)
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Real Time Research into Unapproved Plane Parts - Episode 332

Jun 10, 2026 41m

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.  See what they…

Can AI Improve Aviation Safety? - Episode 331

Jun 03, 2026 46m

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…

eVTOL Aircraft Face Critical Technical Challenges - Episode 329

May 20, 2026 47m

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…

Laguardia Crash Preliminary NTSB Findings - Episode 328

May 13, 2026 44m

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…

Focus on Aviation Mechanics - Episode 327

May 06, 2026 43m

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…

What Really Went Wrong at LaGuardia Airport - Episode 326

Apr 29, 2026 23m

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…

Airport User Fees Reshape Aviation Safety- Episode 325

Apr 22, 2026 37m

Controversial proposed landing fee increases at two airports in Mesa, Arizona could have ripple effects nationwide as more airports adopt user fees. What may look like a routine pricing update could…

Aviation Industry Facing Critical Shortage- Episode 324

Apr 15, 2026 37m

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.  From…

Behind the Scenes of a Real Aviation Accident Investigation - Episode 323

Apr 08, 2026 55m

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…

LaGuardia Crash Breaking News - Episode 322

Mar 30, 2026 33m

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.  Greg…

Air Safety Measure Becomes Ground Danger - Episode 321

Mar 25, 2026 27m

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…

Loss of Power Leads to Ice Landing - Episode 320

Mar 18, 2026 25m

Developing: a routine training flight in March turned into a fight for survival. When a student pilot and instructor flying a Cessna 172 lost engine power over New York’s Hudson River, they were…

Who Controls the Story When a Plane Crashes? - Episode 319

Mar 11, 2026 40m

What really happens in the hours and days after a major aviation accident and who controls the story? Todd Curtis and John Goglia discuss the issues and suffering creating when people speculate after…

FSD Live February 23 2026 - Episode 318

Mar 04, 2026 35m

Recording of the monthly livestream!  Flight Safety Detectives go live to answer your aviation safety questions. This month, Greg Feith, Todd Curtis and John Goglia answer questions about TWA Flight…

What Did Steven Spielberg Get Right About UFO Encounters in the Cockpit? - Episode 317

Feb 25, 2026 24m

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…

Questions Unanswered in Piper Navajo Crash - Episode 316

Feb 18, 2026 33m

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…

Plane Crashes Lead to Complex Investigations - Episode 315

Feb 11, 2026 40m

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…

First Look at Deadly Bangor Plane Crash - Episode 314

Feb 04, 2026 26m

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…

General Aviation Accident Data Mixed Messages - Episode 313

Jan 28, 2026 34m

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.…

Hawker Stalls Lead to Surprising NTSB Advisory - Episode 312

Jan 21, 2026 34m

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…

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Flight Safety Detectives has published 331 episodes since August 2019, covering topics in Aviation, Leisure.

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