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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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Nathan Fielder is a comedian, actor, and writer known for his unique comedic style and for creating and starring in the television series 'Nathan for You'. In 'The Rehearsal', he explores complex topics through comedy and simulation, and he sought aviation expertise for the show's second season.
John Goglia is a renowned aviation safety expert, former NTSB investigator, and a safety advocate with extensive experience in aircraft accident investigations.
Todd Curtis is an aviation safety expert and consultant with extensive experience in the field. He has worked on various safety initiatives and has a background in analyzing aviation accidents. His insights into helicopter operations and safety protocols are well-regarded in the industry.
Alvin Brown is a former mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, and served as an NTSB board member since March 2024, as well as vice chair since December 2024. His tenure on the NTSB was notable for being the first time a board member was removed without explanation. Brown's background includes extensive experience in public service and transportation safety.

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0:00 35:33

John Goglia Costars in Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" on HBO - Episode 274

Hosts
John Goglia Greg Feith
Guests
Nathan Fielder
Keywords
aviation safety crew resource management CRM air crashes airline safety Nathan Fielder The Rehearsal 737 type rating aviation expert

Nathan Fielder needed an aviation expert for Season 2 of the series "The Rehearsal" so he tapped Flight Safety Detectives own John Goglia. Johns recommendations for how crew resource management (CRM) can reduce aviation accidents became the focus of the season.

John discusses how he was approached to be in the show, how he didn't have a clear idea of the direction it would take, and the unexpected reaction.

Season 2 of "The Rehearsal" addresses the role that enhanced CRM could play in reducing accidents. The tropic is explored in the context of comedy, absurdity, and simulations of the travel experience. Throughout, John is featured as the voice of authority.

Perhaps the most unusual aspect of the series was how seriously deeply Fielder approached the subject. He went from being a non-pilot to getting a type rating in a 737. Hear Johns insider look at how the show came together.

Stay tuned John has invited Nathan Fielder to appear on a future episode of Flight Safety Detectives!

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0:00 37:27

What Happened to Singer Jim Croce? - Episode 273

Hosts
John Goglia Greg Feith
Guests
John Goglia Todd Curtis
Keywords
aviation safety air crashes Lufthansa incident Jim Croce crash aircraft accident investigation pilot error aircraft fire aircraft overload cockpit safety aviation regulations

Jim Croce died in a plane crash more than 50 years ago. Determining what caused the 1973 crash is challenging. This episode also covers an event where no one was flying a Lufthansa plane.

The only surviving document from the plane crash that killed Jim Croce is less than a page long, leaving many questions unanswered. The investigation was likely carried out by an investigator who was outside of NTSB headquarters. At that time, the records for most accident investigations were not sent to headquarters.

Jim Croce was traveling late at night from Louisiana to Texas. For reasons that are not explained, the aircraft hit a tree off the end of the runway. It was destroyed in the subsequent fire. While the report mentions the weather conditions and the pilot's preexisting heart condition, it does not answer many questions, such as whether the plane was overloaded or even the position of the tree relative to the runway.

In a 2024 incident involving Lufthansa, the captain stepped out of the cockpit and the first officer lost consciousness. For 10 minutes, no one was flying the plane!

The event did not result in an accident, although it was a close call. Fortunately, the first officer recovered enough to open the cockpit door, and the flight continued without incident. 

John Goglia and Todd Curtis agree that always having a second person in the cockpit is a good practice. The regulations in Europe, where Lufthansa is based, do not require a second person. 

Although these two events are very different, like many accidents and incidents, each provides learning opportunities. Aviation is a learning adventure!

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0:00 39:45

Aviation Safety Takes Significant Hits in US - Episode 271

Hosts
John Goglia Greg Feith
Guests
Todd Curtis Alvin Brown
Keywords
aviation safety air traffic control Newark Liberty Airport FAA air traffic controller workforce air traffic controller mental health aircraft crashes air traffic infrastructure NTSB Alvin Brown

Recent air traffic control issues at Newark Liberty Airport and the recent dismissal of an NTSB board member signal significant aviation safety issues in the US.

Since early May, Newark Airport has experienced significant flight disruptions due to radar outages and shortages of air traffic controllers. The current FAA administrator blames the previous administration for these problems. What’s the truth?

These issues have been ongoing for more than a decade for many reasons. 

  • Delayed infrastructure improvements
  • Aging air traffic controller workforce
  • Increased demand for flight operations at Newark

Add to this that there aren’t enough trained air traffic controllers. A combination of retirements, COVID hiring freezes, and flawed hiring policy changes have limited the number of potential new controllers.

John Goglia and Todd Curtis discuss possible air traffic controller mental health issues that may arise from a combination of stress from long hours and high workload. Negative news coverage from both traditional and online media compounds the situation.

NTSB board member Alvin Brown was removed without explanation in May. Brown is a former mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. He was a board member since March 2024 and vice chair since December 2024. This is the first time a Board member had been removed in such a fashion. Todd and John speculate that Brown was dismissed because of his close association with the Democratic Party.

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0:00 21:51

Ice Falls from the Sky - Episode 270

Hosts
Greg Feith John Goglia
Guests
Todd Curtis
Keywords
ice fall aviation safety UAP unidentified anomalous phenomena chemical analysis Florida Mark Wahlberg Flight Risk

A 200-pound chunk of ice came crashing through the roof of a house in February. What was the source?

Todd Curtis, Greg Feith, and John Goglia analyze an unusual event involving a large chunk of ice from the sky. The ice fell out of a clear sky and crashed through the metal roof of a home in Florida. 

After an investigation, the FAA found no evidence that a plane was the source of the ice. Chemical analysis showed that the ice was not contaminated with chemicals that may have come from an airplane's lavatory.

Twelve to 15 ice fall events occur annually. Since 2000, 78 of these events had no identified origin.

Was it an icy meteorite? Space debris? Someone in the local area launching it with a catapult? The detectives explore these and other possibilities. 

This event fits into the category of a UAP, or Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, that is possibly from unknown or unrecognized natural phenomena.

Bonus: Hear Greg’s review of the Mark Wahlberg movie "Flight Risk."

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0:00 38:55

Offshore Oil Platforms and Aviation Safety - Episode 269

Hosts
John Goglia
Guests
Todd Curtis
Keywords
offshore oil platforms aviation safety helicopter accidents pilot procedures maintenance failures

Helicopters and offshore oil platform operations can be a deadly combination. John Goglia and Todd Curtis discuss two accidents to illustrate aviation safety concerns.

In a 2010 accident discussed, maintenance and managerial failures resulted in minor damage and no injuries because of the pilot's skill. Another is a fatal accident that killed all on board due to the pilot not following the helicopter operator's standard procedures for landing and taking off.

In the 2010 accident there were multiple missed inspections by mechanics and pilots over several days, including the accident flight. The poor maintenance effort led to system malfunctions that prevented the pilot from fully controlling the helicopter, forcing the pilot to make a running landing at about 45 knots.

In a 2022 accident, the pilot landed away from the center of the helideck and the rear of the right skid was over the edge of the helipad and adjacent to a raised perimeter light. When the pilot took off, the right skid contacted a perimeter light, causing the helicopter to roll sharply to the right. The helicopter struck the helideck, rolled off the oil rig, and sank. The pilot has a documented history of not following takeoff and landing procedures on most of his flights to and from oil rigs.

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4.6 rating 390 reviews

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