Flight Safety Detectives

flightsafetydetectives

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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20 episodes
Updated Wednesday

Episodes20

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737 Crash Details Emerging, Mental Health Bill Needs Attention - Episode 339
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 maintenance records.
Wednesday · 55 min
Young Aviation Enthusiast Examines Air Traffic Issues - Episode 338
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.
July 22 · 36 min
Three New Aviation Events Everyone in Aviation Should Know About - Episode 337
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.
July 15 · 30 min
Three People Die in One Tragic Flight - Episode 336
A routine flight turned into a tragedy that raises difficult questions about pilot decision-making, flight school oversight, and the risks of night flying.
July 8 · 40 min
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.
July 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.
June 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.
June 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.
June 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.
June 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.
April 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?
April 22 · 37 min
Aviation Industry Facing Critical Shortage- Episode 324
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.
April 15 · 37 min
Behind the Scenes of a Real Aviation Accident Investigation - Episode 323
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 as a case study, they break down the unique challenges investigators face from the moment an accident occurs.
April 8 · 55 min
LaGuardia Crash Breaking News - Episode 322
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.
March 30 · 33 min
Air Safety Measure Becomes Ground Danger - Episode 321
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 Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) after an aircraft accident.
March 25 · 27 min
Loss of Power Leads to Ice Landing - Episode 320
Developing: a routine training flight in March turned into a fight for survival.
March 18 · 25 min
Who Controls the Story When a Plane Crashes? - Episode 319
What really happens in the hours and days after a major aviation accident and who controls the story?
March 11 · 40 min

Flight Safety Detectives

737 Crash Details Emerging, Mental Health Bill Needs Attention - Episode 339

Young Aviation Enthusiast Examines Air Traffic Issues - Episode 338

Three New Aviation Events Everyone in Aviation Should Know About - Episode 337

Three People Die in One Tragic Flight - Episode 336

Aviation Misadventures Explored in June Livestream Recording - Episode 335

Aviation Investigations Uncover the Full Story - Episode 334

Student Pilot Runs Out of Fuel - Episode 333

Real Time Research into Unapproved Plane Parts - Episode 332

Can AI Improve Aviation Safety? - Episode 331

eVTOL Aircraft Face Critical Technical Challenges - Episode 329

Laguardia Crash Preliminary NTSB Findings - Episode 328

Focus on Aviation Mechanics - Episode 327

What Really Went Wrong at LaGuardia Airport - Episode 326

Airport User Fees Reshape Aviation Safety- Episode 325

Aviation Industry Facing Critical Shortage- Episode 324

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

LaGuardia Crash Breaking News - Episode 322

Air Safety Measure Becomes Ground Danger - Episode 321

Loss of Power Leads to Ice Landing - Episode 320

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