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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.

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  • 30 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 31 min
  • English
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  • #329
    May 20 · 47 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.

  • #328
    May 13 · 44 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.

  • #327
    May 6 · 43 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.

  • #326
    April 29 · 23 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.

  • #324
    April 15 · 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.

  • #323
    April 8 · 55 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.

  • #322
    March 30 · 33 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.

  • #321
    March 25 · 27 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.

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