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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.
Episodes
Icing and the Nov 1 Learjet 60 Crash - Episode 354
4 Nov 2026 · 34 min
Aviation safety experts Todd Curtis, John Goglia and Greg Feith share the latest details surrounding the November 1, 2026 crash of a Learjet 60 in Florida.
AI Reexamines the John Denver Long-EZ Crash - Episode 353
28 Oct 2026 · 4 min
The NTSB report of the 1997 accident that killed singer John Denver is reexamined using artificial intelligence (AI) with some unexpected results.
Unstable Approach Tragedy - the Miami Cargo 767 Crash Examined - Episode 352
21 Oct 2026 · 8 min
Todd Curtis gives an expert overview of the September 2026 crash of a 21 Air 767 cargo aircraft in Miami. The aircraft landed almost halfway down the runway and crashed into two vehicles, killing five people in those vehicles.
7/28/26 Piper PA-28 N9062J Accident - Chandler, AZ
16 Oct 2026 · 8 min
On 7/28/26 a Piper PA-28 reg. N9062J crashed shortly after takeoff in Chandler, AZ. John Goglia and Todd Curtis discuss the preliminary report.
8/20/26 Cessna 441 N128EZ Accident – Alaska
7 Oct 2026 · 7 min
On 8/20/26 a Cessna 441 reg. N128EZ crashed on approach to Cape Newenham, AK. John Goglia and Todd Curtis discuss the preliminary report.
7/10/26 C-402C C6-FLX Accident - Andros, Bahamas
30 Sept 2026 · 9 min
On 7/10/26 a Cessna C-402C reg. C6-FLX crashed on approach to San Andros Airport in the Bahamas. John Goglia and Todd Curtis discuss the preliminary report.
5/14/26 Piper PA-28 N7188W Fatal Crash Akron, OH
17 Sept 2026 · 9 min
On 5/14/26 at 3:45pm a Piper PA-28 reg. N7188W crashed into a residential home in Akron, OH. The Flight Safety Detectives discuss the preliminary report.
New Findings in the Crash That Killed NASCAR Champion Alan Kulwicki - Episode 346
7 Sept 2026 · 19 min
Todd Curtis and John Goglia take a closer look at the crash of a Fairchild SA227-TT in Blountville, Tennessee that killed NASCAR champion Alan Kulwicki and others. They bring to light why this plane crash wasn't simply a story about bad weather.
Marine One & Passenger Jet Near Miss at Reagan National NTSB Report Out - Episode 345
2 Sept 2026 · 17 min
Marine One. A departing passenger jet. A communications failure. And a safety system that didn’t work as intended.
What We Know About the Aug 19 Carlisle Airport Crash - Episode 344
27 Aug 2026 · 10 min
A fatal collision at Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania on August 19 raises important questions about what happened in the final seconds of two aircraft sharing the same airspace.
Flight 405 Crash Survivor Speaks Out - Episode 343
26 Aug 2026 · 57 min
On March 22, 1992, a Fokker 28 aircraft operating USAir flight 405 crashed shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in New York, killing 25 of the 51 people who were on board the aircraft. John Goglia and Greg Feith meet with flight 405 survivor Bob Main for a powerful discussion.
How to Evacuate an Airplane - Episode 342
19 Aug 2026 · 29 min
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.
The Real Story Behind the Marine One Event - Episode 341
12 Aug 2026 · 32 min
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…
What Makes an Airplane Safe to Fly? - Episode 340
5 Aug 2026 · 41 min
When is an aircraft truly airworthy? The answer is more complicated—and more important—than most pilots and aviation professionals realize.
737 Crash Details Emerging, Mental Health Bill Needs Attention - Episode 339
29 Jul 2026 · 56 min
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…
Young Aviation Enthusiast Examines Air Traffic Issues - Episode 338
22 Jul 2026 · 37 min
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.
Three New Aviation Events Everyone in Aviation Should Know About - Episode 337
15 Jul 2026 · 30 min
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.
Three People Die in One Tragic Flight - Episode 336
8 Jul 2026 · 40 min
A routine flight turned into a tragedy that raises difficult questions about pilot decision-making, flight school oversight, and the risks of night flying.
Aviation Misadventures Explored in June Livestream Recording - Episode 335
1 Jul 2026 · 36 min
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.
Aviation Investigations Uncover the Full Story - Episode 334
24 Jun 2026 · 26 min
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…