Flight Safety Detectives
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 291
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Piloting Issues in Business and Charter Aviation
Episode 51
Experienced pilot Bob Jenkins joins Greg and John for this look at piloting challenges in business and charter aviation. COVID-19 is leading to increased interest in these flight options a…
Piper Wing Spar Corrosion Examined
Guest Jason Lukasik, president of JL2 Aviation Consultants and former FAA inspector, walks John and Greg through the recent Airworthiness Directive related to PA 28 Series planes. Jason shares his fi…
Assessing Cognitive Function in Pilots
Episode 49
Special guest is Dr Chuck Dennison, forensic and aviation psychologist, who specializes in neuropsychological evaluations for the FAA. He talks about how he tests cognitive function to ens…
Drugs Impact Aviation Safety and WTF Segment Begins
John and Greg kick off this episode with a new segment – WTF. They talk about several recent accident reports that identify unbelievable neglect of basic safety procedures.
“Stupid or not stupid, all…
Emergency Response in Aviation - Episode 47
Episode 47
Jump in for a deep dive into emergency response in aviation. All sectors of the industry need to plan and prepare for emergency scenarios like crashes and much more.
Special guest is Mark …
Propellers and Air Safety
Episode 46
Prop strikes are pretty common. Even seemingly minor nicks and gouges can lead to major safety issues.
John and Greg focus on propellers as the “ugly stepsisters” of aircraft maintenance. …
Icing on Aircraft Lessons from the Crash of AE 4184
Episode 45
Weather caused Flight 4182 to be in a holding pattern to land on October 31, 1994. Weather also triggered a fateful series of events that led to the loss of the aircraft and 68 lives.
John…
Revisiting the Crash Scene of American Eagle Flight 4184
Episode 44
This episode starts when Greg got the call about the tragic crash of American Eagle Flight 4184. He walks through the first week of responding to the accident scene as the NTSB Investigato…
NTSB Still Not Onsite, CO Pilot Makes Up the Rules
Episode 43
The NTSB is still not doing onsite accident investigations...A pilot landing in Colorado decides to ignore the rules...Long-term health impacts of COVID could impact pilots, mechanics and …
Is the NTSB Obsolete?
Episode 42
The NTSB is considered a non-essential service and on-site accident investigations have been suspended during COVID-19. With no one on site to gather facts and evidence, John and Greg ask …
Episode 41 - End of a Long Day and Weather Add Up to Disaster
Greg and John examine the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder from American Flight 1420, a MD-80 that crashed at Little Rock Airport in 1999. Greg served as the NTSB investigator in charge (IIC)…
Assumptions and Expectations Can Kill
Episode 40
Assumptions and expectations in all roles in aviation often lead to the most serious accidents. John and Greg share anecdotes that illustrate the point.
This is a trying time for air trave…
Accident Shows Importance of Pilot and Mechanic Communication
Episode 39
John and Greg often make the point that flight safety involves both hangar and cockpit. This episode illustrates the point.
They walk through an accident involving a Cessna 177 Cardinal. T…
Merion Air Disaster Revisited
Episode 38
When a Piper Aerostar collided in mid-air with a Bell 412 helicopter over an elementary school in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, in 1991 Greg Feith was among the first investigators …
Minute-by-Minute Examination of ValuJet Flight 592's Electronic Witness
Episode 37
The cockpit voice recorder is called the “electronic witness” by crash investigators. In this episode, John and Greg walk through the CVR recovered during the investigation of ValuJet Flig…
The Right Stuff: What It Takes to Be a Great Pilot
Episode 36
A panel discussion from the campus of Vaughn College explores many aspects of a successful career in aviation. From formal education to soft skills, Greg, John and their guests explore the…
Flying Safely Is an Obligation Not to Take Casually
Episode 35
The Cessna P210N crash near Detroit, Michigan gets a close look in this episode. The National Transportation Safety Board recently released the accident final report and Greg and John laye…
Time to Apply PRIA Standards Inside the Hangar
Episode 34
Air safety does not begin and end with pilots. It is impacted by everyone who has a role with a plane, including maintenance personnel. Flight Safety Detectives Greg Feith and John Gogli…
The Discipline Needed for Aviation Safety
Episode 33
Flight Safety Detectives listeners ask for insider details and John and Greg deliver! A theme in this wide-ranging discussion of questions received is the importance of discipline.
A l…
Mask Over the Mask? More COVID Airline Challenges Surface
Episode 32
Instructions on how to use the oxygen mask is a mainstay of the airline safety briefing. With passengers now required to wear masks, does the mask go over the mask?
The tried and true sa…