NTSB Investigation of the Kobe Bryant Sikorsky Helicopter Crash

Lion Air Accident Report Analysis: Episode 14 Greg and John do a moment by moment analysis of the events leading up to the crash of Lion Air Flight 610. They share their takeaways following months of dissecting the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) final re... by Flight Safety Detectives

89 min listen

Passenger Safety and COVID-19: Episode 25 COVID-19 requires airports and airlines to rethink procedures. Air travel involves crowds and shared spaces. Cleaning and other processes from curb to curb need to be adapted to ensure the safety of the flying public. Lisa Kay, COO Envir... by Flight Safety Detectives

39 min listen

An Insider Look at NTSB Aircraft Accident Investigations: Episode 8 John and Greg take listeners inside NTSB aircraft accident investigations. They use the case of Valujet Flight 592 to illustrate how the process works and the types of issues encountered. The parties and technical experts involved can be ... by Flight Safety Detectives

24 min listen

Who's Accountable and What Caused the Ethiopian Airlines Crash?: Episode 3 "In the US we have the NTSB which is an independent investigative authority. Ethiopia does not have that. How is it that that they are going to be held accountable?" "Some preliminary information...indicates that the AoA vane (an ext... by Flight Safety Detectives

30 min listen

Cultural Differences in Airline Training, Experience and Decision-Making: Episode 6 Pilot training and confidence is everything when it comes to safety in the air according to this week’s guest, Captain Chinar Shah. She’s a professional pilot, flying for more than 19 years,13 as a pilot in the airline ranks including a num... by Flight Safety Detectives

53 min listen

The Aftermath, Causes and Results of the Deadly Lion Air Crash: Episode 2 "That was a brand new airplane. If they had a problem, why didn't they go back to Boeing for a brand new part?" "Many airlines today are outsourcing both line maintenance and their heavy base maintenance functions." "While the service... by Flight Safety Detectives

25 min listen

Patience! Tips for Safe Air Travel this Holiday Season: Episode 11 The holiday season is a busy time for air travel. John and Greg advise that patience and planning can minimize the stress of holiday travel and help you arrive safely. Give yourself plenty of extra time Be sure your bags don’t have any pro... by Flight Safety Detectives

42 min listen

Aviation Safety Demands More than Soundbites and Other Takeaways from Boeing on Capitol Hill: Episode 10 John and Greg explore what was said and what wasn’t said when Boeing executives recently spent two days on Capitol Hill testifying before congress. Their take: the hearings were an emotional platform for congressmen to point fingers, not a... by Flight Safety Detectives

50 min listen

Asking the Hard Questions at Boeing and Looking at Recent General Aviation Crashes: Episode 12 John and Greg share observations from their recent visit to Boeing headquarters. During executive briefings they asked the same tough questions they pose in their podcasts, sometimes stumping the experts. They share how the visit validat... by Flight Safety Detectives

37 min listen

Flight Safety and the Role of Airplane Maintenance: Episode 5 Flight safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Goglia welcome Kathy Yodice, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Yodice Associates, for a lively discussion of aviation regulations and legalities. An important theme is the role that maintenance ... by Flight Safety Detectives

23 min listen

NTSB Investigation of the Kobe Bryant Sikorsky Helicopter Crash: Episode 16 The fatal Jan. 26, 2020, Sikorsky Helicopter Crash near Calabasas, California is the latest high-profile NTSB investigation. John and Greg use the unfortunate tragedy to look at the facts known so far and also to explain the NTSB investi... by Flight Safety Detectives

48 min listen

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 Recap: Episode 80 Oshkosh 2021 was an adventure! More than 600,000 people and 10,000 planes were onsite. Greg and John took it all in and share the highlights. The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital was a special exhibit. John had worked on the plane when it was in serv... by Flight Safety Detectives

65 min listen

Inspector General Report Signals Dangerous Air Safety Complacency: Episode 17 The Department of Transportation’s Inspector General’s office recently issued a scathing report about failures in Southwest Airlines’ safety practices and culture. The report also criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration’s inspectors... by Flight Safety Detectives

47 min listen

Who’s Investigating?: Episode 21 NTSB and FAA investigators are not deemed “essential” for the purposes of coronavirus guidance. That’s a huge concern for John and Greg as well as special guest Jason Lukasik, president of JL2 Aviation Consultants in Eagle River, Alaska. I... by Flight Safety Detectives

53 min listen

Storing Airplanes Safely During COVID-19: Episode 24 Most aircraft are not getting used as often due to coronavirus-related restrictions. The Flight Safety Detectives explore the safety issues created by parking and storing airplanes of all sizes. Airplanes are machines that like to be us... by Flight Safety Detectives

72 min listen

Lost Information, Unaddressed Issues and More Failures of the NTSC Final Lion Air Flight 610 Report: Episode 9 The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) has released its final report regarding the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 and John and Greg are far from satisfied. One thing is clear to these aviation experts: the focus was on... by Flight Safety Detectives

58 min listen

Deconstructing the NTSB 737 Max Safety Recommendations: Episode 4 In their latest podcast (#4) Former NTSB Board Member John Goglia and former NTSB Lead Investigator Greg Feith dissect the recently released Boeing 737 MAX Safety recommendations issued by the NTSB. The Detectives criticize the recommenda... by Flight Safety Detectives

57 min listen

Fly the Way You Train, Train the Way You Fly: Episode 15 They have dissected the more than 300 pages of the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) final report on Lion Air Flight 610 and John and Greg reach a very different conclusion. The Maneuvering Characteristics Augmen... by Flight Safety Detectives

63 min listen

The Flight Safety Detectives Takeoff: Episode 1 Why would two guys with 100 years of flight safety experience between them want to dive back into the politics, the technology, the human factors and other aspects of the worldwide aviation industry? Because, often, it's a matter of lif... by Flight Safety Detectives

21 min listen

A Free-Ranging Conversation with Expert Pilot Brian Schiff: Episode 26 Flight Safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Goglia tap their network of aviation experts in this episode that focuses on pilots. Brian Schiff, a pilot with more than 40 years of experience in the cockpit, is the special guest. Schiff is... by Flight Safety Detectives

46 min listen

Are Active Winglets the Next Game Changer for Aviation?: Episode 19 John Goglia, center, with Tamarack’s Jacob Klinginsmith (left) and Nick Guida Guests Nick Guida and Jacob Klinginsmith from Tamarack Aerospace Group talk about the company’s patented active winglets. Installed now on 100 Citation Jets, t... by Flight Safety Detectives

46 min listen

Talking Drones with Drone Queen Loretta Alkalay: Episode 18 Loretta Alkalay, a retired regional counsel for the FAA Eastern Region, is known as the “drone queen” for her passion as a drone user. She is this episode’s special guest as John and Greg explore all things drone. Drones are an exciting wa... by Flight Safety Detectives

48 min listen

The (Real) Facts of the Indonesian Report: Episode 13 The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) final report regarding the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 continues to get a lot of media attention. Moving away from soundbites, John and Greg examine the actual words and facts... by Flight Safety Detectives

59 min listen

Distracted Flying in Commercial and General Aviation Creates Room for Error: Episode 7 Accidents and other issues created by distracted driving make headlines across the country. Prompted by listener questions, John and Greg talk about the issue of distractions and flight safety. They share recent incidents and observations... by Flight Safety Detectives

18 min listen

You Asked, Flight Safety Detectives Answer: Episode 28 Flight Safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Goglia answer listener questions in this lively episode that shares details of air crash investigations. Get a rare look inside the NTSB command center and on-scene investigations. The NTSB be... by Flight Safety Detectives

43 min listen

Accident Investigations: Tearing Down Engines: Episode 22 Greg and John take a deep dive into the accident investigation process related to engines with guest Jason Lukasik, president of JL2 Aviation Consultants in Eagle River, Alaska. Jason shares his experiences in two roles. He was the air saf... by Flight Safety Detectives

50 min listen

The Real Story with Boeing: Episode 113 John, Greg and special guest Geoffrey Thomas offer the facts about Boeing and the 737 Max. They call out the sensationalism of the Netflix documentary “Downfall” and dig into facts that offer a more true picture of the airline and issues that... by Flight Safety Detectives

59 min listen

Alarming Passenger Behavior Threatens Flight Safety: Episode 74 Todd Curtis of airsafe.com joins John and Greg for a look at the alarming rise in unruly passenger behavior on flights. Fistfights, attempts to open cabin doors and more are disrupting flights. They outline the federal rules and regulations in... by Flight Safety Detectives

62 min listen

Icing Issues General Aviation Pilots Need to Know: Episode 95 Several accidents caused by icing reveal safety information that pilots need to know. As we head into a time when icing can be common, John, Greg and Todd want to be sure everyone avoids the mistakes other pilots have made. “Icing has greater ... by Flight Safety Detectives

39 min listen

COVID-19 Requires a New Approach to Air Safety: Episode 23 As the world looks to get back on track, front and center is the need to maintain protections to prevent the spread of coronavirus. This is a challenge for the aviation industry that does not yet have a clear answer. Greg, John and guest D... by Flight Safety Detectives

44 min listen

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NTSB Investigation of the Kobe Bryant Sikorsky Helicopter Crash

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