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Behind-the-Scene @ NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
Behind-the-Scene @ NTSB will share the stories of our staff and highlight the exceptional work that is being done to advance transportation. Each episode will feature an interview with NTSB staff. We’ll delve into their transportation career history, discuss interesting investigations or reports that they have worked on, and share how their expertise improves safety.
New episodes will be available every other Thursday.
- 20 episodes
- Avg 50 min
- English
- BNJul 30, 2024 · length unknown
EPISODE 58: NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV CRASH INVESTIGATION
In a new episode of our Behind the Scene @NTSB podcast, we talk with Ellen Lee, Project Manager and Brian Bragonier, Investigator, both in the Office of Highway Safety, about the January 29, 2022, multi-vehicle collision in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The NTSB final report for the investigation we discussed is available on our website. The recording of the NTSB Board meeting for the investigation is available on our YouTube channel. To learn more about the Safe System Approach, recordings of each installment of the NTSB Safe System Approach Roundtable series are available on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNMar 25, 2024 · length unknown
Episode 57: Hazardous Materials Branch
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB we talk with NTSB Office of Railroad, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Investigations’ HazMat Branch about their work to improve transportation safety. To read some of the investigative reports discussed in this episode, visit our webpage. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/.
- BNFeb 16, 2024 · length unknown
Episode 56: San Pedro Bay Marine and Pipeline Investigation
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB, we talk with staff from the Office of Marine Safety, the Office of Railroad, Pipeline, and Hazardous Materials Investigations, and the Office of Research and Engineering, about the investigation of the 2021 Anchor Strike of Underwater Pipeline and Eventual Crude Oil Release in San Pedro Bay off the coast of Huntington Beach, CA. For full details on this investigation, including a recording of the Board Meeting, visit our webpage. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/.
- BNJun 16, 2023 · 50 min
EPISODE 55: NTSB VEHICLE RECORDERS DIVISION
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB, we talk with staff from our Vehicle Recorders Division, in the Office of Research and Engineering, about the work they do to support transportation safety investigations, and how they contribute to the mission of the NTSB. For more information about NTSB job opportunities, visit our webpage. To learn more about NTSB’s Office of Research and Engineering, visit the office’s webpage. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/.
- BNDec 15, 2022 · length unknown
Episode 53: Decatur, TN Crash Investigation
In a new episode of our Behind the Scene @NTSB podcast, we talk with Meg Sweeney, Project Manager and Shawn Currie, Motor Carrier Factors Investigator, both in the Office of Highway Safety, about the October 27, 2020, collision between a service truck and school bus in Decatur, Tennessee. The NTSB final report for the investigation we discussed is available on our website. To learn more about NTSB school bus-related crash investigations visit our School Bus Safety webpage. To learn more about the Safe System Approach, recordings of each installment of the NTSB Safe System Approach Roundtable series are available on our YouTube channel. For information about the NTSB Most Wanted List, visit our website. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNNov 10, 2022 · length unknown
Episode 52: Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. In a new episode of our Behind-the-Scene @NTSB podcast, we talk with Safety Recommendations Division Chief Jeff Marcus, Human Performance Investigator Dennis Collins, and National Resource Specialist Jana Price, Ph.D., about fatigue and NTSB fatigue-related crash investigations. They also discuss NTSB safety recommendations aimed at mitigating fatigue risk across transportation modes and the actions still needed to address the pervasive problem of drowsy driving. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNSep 2, 2022 · length unknown
Episode 51: Conception Investigation
In a new episode of our Behind-the-Scene @NTSB podcast, we talk with Morgan Turrell, Director, Office of Marine Safety about the lessons learned from the 2019 Conception disaster. To learn more about the NTSB Conception investigation, and to access the full investigative report and docket, visit our investigation webpage. For more information about the NTSB Most Wanted List “Improve Passenger and Fishing Vessel Safety” item visit our website. The previously released podcast episode featuring Morgan Turrell is available on our website. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNAug 26, 2022 · length unknown
Episode 50: NTSB Executive Officer Erik Strickland
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB, we celebrate the 50th episode with NTSB Executive Officer Erik Strickland and Safety Advocacy Division Chief Nicholas Worrell to talk about the genesis for the podcast, reflect on the interviews with Board Members and staff since the podcast was launched in 2017, and look to the future as we continue to talk with the people and share the work of the NTSB. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNJul 21, 2022 · length unknown
Episode 49: EAA Air Venture Oshkosh 2022
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB we talk with Tim LeBaron, Director; Kristi Dunks, Acting Deputy Director for Regional Operations; and Aaron Sauer, Senior Air Safety Investigator, in the Office of Aviation Safety, about their work to improve general aviation safety and the NTSB’s participation in the upcoming EAA AirVenture Oshkosh event. Hear more about our “Fly Like a Pro” presentation theme for this year, the safety messages being shared with the GA community, including our updated Safety Alert on fly-ins and other safety resources, and where you can find Member Mike Graham and NTSB staff throughout the event. For more information about NTSB at the EAA Air Venture Oshkosh event, visit our webpage. To learn more about NTSB aviation investigations, and to access investigative reports, visit our investigations webpage. NTSB Safety Alerts are also available on our website. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNJun 9, 2022 · length unknown
Episode 48: James Anderson
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @ NTSB, we have a conversation with James Anderson, the Audio Visual Communication Specialist in the NTSB Office of Safety Recommendations and Communications and the Producer of the NTSB podcast. James shares how he got interested in audio and video production, his career path to the NTSB, and some notable projects he’s worked on at the agency. You can view the video James produced about the NTSB investigation of the Sinking of US cargo Vessel El Faro, on our YouTube channel. To learn more about the work of the NTSB visit our YouTube channel. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNApr 29, 2022 · length unknown
Episode 47: Mt. Pleasant Township, PA Crash Investigation
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB, Highway Factors Investigator, Dan Walsh discusses the 2020 multi-vehicle crash investigation near Mt. Pleasant Township, PA, and we explore the safety issues and safety recommendations issued as a result of our investigation. The NTSB final report for the Multivehicle Crash Near Mt. Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, mentioned in this episode is available on our website. For more information about the NTSB Most Wanted List visit our website. To learn more about the NTSB Safe System Approach Roundtable Series visit our website. Recordings of each installment of the series are available on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNMar 24, 2022 · length unknown
Episode 46: Chair Jennifer Homendy
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB, Chair Jennifer Homendy reflects on her NTSB journey so far, her transition from Board Member to Chair, and talks about our Most Wanted List of transportation safety improvements, the Safe System Approach, and what she hopes to see accomplished to improve transportation safety as head of the agency. For more information about the NTSB Most Wanted List visit our website. To learn more about the NTSB Safe System Approach Roundtable Series hosted by Chair Homendy visit our website. Recordings of each installment of the series are available on our YouTube channel. The previously released podcast episodes featuring Chair Homendy are available on our website. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNNov 19, 2021 · length unknown
EPISODE 45: MOST WANTED LIST – VULNERABLE ROAD USERS AND SPEEDING
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @ NTSB, we talk with Mike Fox and Steve Prouty, Highway Crash Investigators, Nathan Doble, Transportation Research Analyst and Brittany Rawlinson, Statistician about the 2021-2022 Most Wanted List safety items Implement a Comprehensive Strategy to Eliminate Speeding-Related Crashes and Protect Vulnerable Road Users through a Safe System Approach. For more information about the NTSB Most Wanted List visit our website. The NTSB safety research reports mentioned in this episode are available on our website. The previously released podcast episodes featuring Mike Fox are available on our website. The previously released podcast episode featuring Nathan Doble is available on our website. Get the latest episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNOct 29, 2021 · length unknown
EPISODE 44: TEEN DRIVER SAFETY
October 17-23, 2021 was designated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as Teen Driver Safety Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of preventive measures that can be taken to eliminate teen injuries and fatalities on American roadways. In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @ NTSB, State and Local Liaison Steve Blackistone, Chief of the Safety Advocacy Division Nicholas Worrell, Senior Highway Crash Investigator Kenny Bragg, and Safety Advocate Bryan Delaney discuss NTSB’s long history of advocating for preventive measures that would mitigate teen traffic crashes including eliminating distractions, fatigue, and impairment, reducing speeds, occupant protection, and implementation of robust Graduated Driver License (GDL) laws. They also discuss the recent NTSB Teen Driver Safety Roundtable series and the importance of recognizing that traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens and encouraging teens and parents to speak up about safe driving behaviors among teens. To learn more about our Teen Driver Safety Week Roundtable Series and to access recordings of the events visit the event page. The previously released podcast episodes featuring Kenny Bragg are available on our website. The previously released podcast episodes featuring Nicholas Worrell are available on our website. Get the latest episode on Apple Podcasts, on Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNSep 23, 2021 · length unknown
Episode 43: Improve Rail Worker Safety
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @ NTSB, we talk with Rob Hall, Director, NTSB Office of Railroad, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Investigations and Railroad Accident Investigators, Tim DePaepe and Joe Gordon, about the 2021-2022 Most Wanted List safety item Improve Rail Worker Safety. To learn more about the NTSB Most Wanted List and the Improve Rail Worker Safety item, visit our Most Wanted List web page. The previously released podcast episode featuring Tim DePaepe is available on our website. The previously released podcast episode featuring Joe Gordon is available on our website. Get the latest episode on Apple Podcasts , on Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNAug 26, 2021 · length unknown
Episode 42: TWA Flight 800
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB, NTSB Managing Director, Sharon Bryson and Frank Hilldrup, Chief Technical Advisor for International Affairs, NTSB Office of Aviation Safety, talk about the July 17, 1996, TWA flight 800 accident. We discuss what happened, the findings and safety recommendations that came out of the investigation, its tremendous impact on aviation safety, how the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act of 1996 led to the establishment of NTSB’s disaster assistance program, and the decommissioning of the TWA flight 800 reconstruction. The NTSB final report for the TWA flight 800 in-flight breakup mentioned in this episode and the NTSB docket for investigation is also available on our website. To learn more about the NTSB Transportation Disaster Assistance (TDA) Program, visit our TDA web page. To learn more about the NTSB Most Wanted List (MWL), visit our MWL web page. You can also access the MWL archive on our website. Information about upcoming NTSB virtual training courses are available on our Training Center web page. Get the latest episode on Apple Podcasts , on Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNJun 24, 2021 · length unknown
Episode 41: Chairman Robert Sumwalt
In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB, Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt reflects on his time at the NTSB, from his first day on the job, to how he’s feeling about his last day as Chairman. He also shares memorable moments during his 15 years at NTSB and some of the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way. Chairman Sumwalt’s full bio is available here. Previously released podcast episodes featuring Chairman Sumwalt are available here. Get the latest episode on Apple Podcasts , on Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNMay 27, 2021 · length unknown
Episode 40: Motorcycle safety month
May has been designated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, to help motorists understand standard motorcycle driving behaviors and learn how to drive safely around motorcycles on our roadways. In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @ NTSB, NTSB Highway Crash Investigators Kenny Bragg and Mike Fox discuss our investigation of the June 2019 collision between a pickup truck with a trailer and a group of motorcycles in Randolph, New Hampshire, its safety recommendations, motorcycle safety tips, and other considerations that drivers should take when sharing the roadway. Behind-the-Scene @NTSB podcast Motorcycle Safety episode The NTSB final report for the Randolph, New Hampshire, crash mentioned in this episode is available on our website. To learn more about the NTSB Most Wanted List and the Protect Vulnerable Road Users Through a Safe System Approach and Prevent Alcohol- and Other Drug-Impaired Driving safety items, visit our Most Wanted List web page. The previously released podcast episode featuring Kenny Bragg is available on our website. The previously released podcast episode featuring Mike Fox is available on our website. Get the latest episode on Apple Podcasts , on Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/
- BNMay 25, 2021 · length unknown
Episode 39: Marine Safety
May 22-28, 2021, has been designated as National Safe Boating Week, which kicks off a yearlong campaign promoting the importance of wearing a life jacket. In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @ NTSB, we talk with Morgan Turrell, Director, NTSB Office of Marine Safety, about the 2021-2022 Most Wanted List safety item Improve Passenger and Fishing Vessel Safety, the NTSB Safer Seas Digest and recent marine investigations. Morgan also shares boating safety tips, including the importance of wearing a life jacket, as we approach the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Behind-the-Scene @NTSB podcast Marine Safety episode The NTSB Safer Seas Digest mentioned in this episode is available on the Safer Seas Digest 2019 Lessons Learned from Marine Accident Investigations web page. The full report for the investigation into the fire aboard the small passenger vessel Conception is available on our web site. For information about the upcoming NTSB Board meeting on the 2019 sinking of the fishing vessel Scandies Rose read the media advisory. Get the latest episode on Apple Podcasts , on Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. And find more ways to listen here: https://www.blubrry.com/behind_the_scene_ntsb/