Flight Safety Detectives

On 10/5/21 a Dassault Falcon 20C crashed on approach to Thomson-McDuffie Co. Airport in Thomson, GA. This factual accident analysis is meant for pilots, A&P mechanics, aviation professionals and aviation enthusiasts.John Goglia and Todd Curtis will discuss the contributing factors to this accident, including the weather, poor crew resource management and the training history of both pilots.Would you like to experience more of the Flight Safety Detectives? Please consider becoming a member. We’d love to have you onboard!NTSB report Link: https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/104047/pdf NTSBDocket Link: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=104047   Don’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Want to go deeper with the Flight Safety Detectives? Join our YouTube Membership program for exclusive perks like members-only live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities are available—brand mentions, episode integrations, and dedicated segments are just a few of the options. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to [email protected]. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Based on preliminary information and the first NTSB briefing about the accident, Greg and John focus on the events during the last moments of the flight. The aircraft was flying through an area of severe weather, including icing.Several kinds of icing could occur in the conditions at the time of the flight. The aircraft entered a rapid descent, leveled off at about 8,000 feet, and then entered a second rapid descent shortly before the crash that killed the two pilots and all passengers on board.Greg Feith shares experiences that highlight the difficulties that the crew faced in recovering from the situation, including how icing may have affected the instrument readings during the descent. He points to areas the NTSB may examine, including weather, crew decision-making, and the effect that icing, turbulence, and excessive speed may have had on the aircraft. Don’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Want to go deeper with the Flight Safety Detectives? Join our YouTube Membership program for exclusive perks like members-only live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities are available—brand mentions, episode integrations, and dedicated segments are just a few of the options. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to [email protected]. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Todd discusses the issues raised in the report and the facts of the incident, including the actions taken by the pilots during an unstable approach.The investigation is not yet finished, but Todd highlights important aviation safety questions that need to be answered. Don’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Want to go deeper with the Flight Safety Detectives? Join our YouTube Membership program for exclusive perks like members-only live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities are available—brand mentions, episode integrations, and dedicated segments are just a few of the options. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to [email protected]. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. In addition, John will talk about pre-planning for an engine failure event shortly after takeoff, when the airport’s surroundings provide limited emergency landing options. Todd will talk about the effects of hot weather and elevated density altitude on engine and aircraft performance. This episode is for pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, controllers, and aviation enthusiasts with an interest in factual air accident causes. Would you like to experience more of the Flight Safety Detectives? Please consider becoming a member – we’d love to have you on board! Don’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Want to go deeper with the Flight Safety Detectives? Join our YouTube Membership program for exclusive perks like members-only live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities are available—brand mentions, episode integrations, and dedicated segments are just a few of the options. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to [email protected]. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.In addition, John will talk about the challenges of flying in Alaska. Todd will discuss flying into an environment that combines challenging terrain and shifting weather.Would you like experience more of the Flight Safety Detectives? Please consider becoming a member – we’d love to have you on board! Don’t miss what’s to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Want to go deeper with the Flight Safety Detectives? Join our YouTube Membership program for exclusive perks like members-only live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities are available—brand mentions, episode integrations, and dedicated segments are just a few of the options. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to [email protected]. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.