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Flight Safety Detectives

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Aviation Safety
NTSB
FAA
Air India
Accident Investigation
Pilot Training
Air Traffic Control
Aviation Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance
Drones
Laguardia Airport
Helicopter Operations
UAP
Engine Failure
Cockpit Voice Recorder
Boeing 787
Pilot Mental Health
FAA Regulations
Flight Data Recorder
UPS Flight 2976

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, traveli... more

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Latest Episodes

John Goglia and Todd Curtis examine an all-too-common aviation incident: fuel exhaustion.

Two pilots recently took off on a training flight that would start after midnight and end before dawn. They planned 10 takeoffs and landings at a towered airpo... more

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Todd Curtis and John Goglia share their real time research into unapproved parts in aviation. They use the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) database to do their research.

See what they uncover as they investigate unapproved parts in avia... more

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Can artificial intelligence (AI) make aviation safer? In this episode, Todd Curtis and John Goglia explore ways that AI tools are being used to analyze safety data, identify trends, and improve communication across the aviation industry.

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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 year... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Borfitz
CEO of Kilroy Aviation; safety certification engineer (Boeing/FAA)
Kilroy Aviation
Episode: eVTOL Aircraft Face Critical Technical Challenges - Episode 329
Linda Tavlin
Author of Transport Management, Successes and Failures
Episode: Crisis Communication for Airlines - Episode 310
Xyla Foxlin
Aviation advocate, YouTube creator, and recipient of the Shorty Award for her video about the FAA.
Episode: Xyla Foxlin on Pilot Mental Health - Episode 307
Sarah MacLeod
President of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association and a long-time advocate for regulatory clarity in aviation maintenance.
Aeronautical Repair Station Association
Episode: FAA & Aviation Maintenance Disconnects - Episode 300
Dr. Gregory Rodgers
Former NASA and Air Force flight surgeon involved in multiple shuttle missions.
Episode: Aviation Safety and UAPs in Space - Episode 282
Peter Greenberg
Travel editor for CBS News and host of The Travel Detective
CBS News, PBS
Episode: The Ultimate Insider Discussion of Today’s Media and Aviation Safety - Episode 262
Nick Lappos
Aviation expert and chair of the AIAA committee focusing on air traffic management for unmanned vehicles.
AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
Episode: UAVs, Advanced Air Mobility and Crowded Air Space - Episode 257
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Famous race car driver involved in the air crash incident
Episode: Dale Earnhardt Jr Survives Air Crash Caused by Bad Pilot Decisions - Episode 255
Bob Pett
Glider pilot with extensive flight experience
Episode: Hair-Raising UAP Encounter Shared by Pilot - Episode 252

Hosts

John Goglia
Host, aviation safety expert with long-form investigative background
Greg Feith
Aviation safety expert and investigator with extensive NTSB background
Todd Curtis
Aviation expert and co-host with industry consulting background

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 544 ratings
  • Great discussion

    Always a great discussion of real aviation topics, by professionals for aviation professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Workday fan
    United States3 months ago
  • Invaluable Knowledge and Mindset

    Sitting in the cockpit, pushed for time trying to smash a clearance into the system, I can almost hear the words “slow the heck down sunshine!” ..and “do a proper preflight!!”

    Helping to maintain a safety mindset, this show has almost become required listening at one major European carrier.

    Quite an accolade and absolutely deserved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AriesPolar
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Fabulous information

    I’m no pilot but find these chaps fascinating and they impart interesting information that is pertinent to mere travelers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmacarth
    Australia10 months ago
  • Great show

    Love the show guys. I’m not a pilot, but I am a frequent flier and love airplanes. Additionally, I prefer to use the facts in problem solving which I think you guys do a great job of. Keep up the full breakdowns of crashes- loved your step-by-step walkthrough of the Lion Air crash. One suggestion: long periods of talking about the current state of the NTSB, why their reports are bad, why it isn’t what it used to be, etc. is not compelling listening- focus more on what caused the accidents and ho... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ThomasM5
    United States10 months ago
  • Covid Masks?

    I started listening to this podcast a few weeks ago working my way backwards. At Episode 49 I heard them praise the ridiculous “Covidian” masking rituals. Literally vitiated whatever credibility they had built up with me. I immediately stopped listening and I will unsubscribe after this review is published. Very disheartening. The Covid masks were nothing more than a “totem” of leftist sheeple. Even the medical journals have since admitted the same. Very disappointing to discover that these expe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    waycoolsnoopy
    United Statesa year ago

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Some episodes draw criticisms around production quality or topic focus, with ads sometimes noted as disruptive.
Listeners praise the hosts' expertise and thorough, evidence-based analysis.
Many appreciate minute-by-minute crash breakdowns and practical safety takeaways.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#11
United States/Leisure/Aviation
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#229
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#14
Canada/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#65
United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#13
Italy/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#18
France/Leisure/Aviation

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

FSD Live February 23 2026 - Episode 318
Q: What role do financial pressures and slot times play in decision-making during flights, and could these influence safety?
While commercial pressures exist, the hosts stress that safety must override business pressures; they discuss how slotions and operational demands can influence decisions but emphasize thorough analysis and training to mitigate such influences.
FSD Live February 23 2026 - Episode 318
Q: Why are you covering up the fact that the US Navy missile shot down Flight 800?
The hosts explain that the evidence does not support a missile strike; the investigation found an inside-out explosion from a fuel-tank failure, with physical indicators and extensive analysis showing no external hit, and that the NTSB's process is transparent and evidence-driven.
Aviation Safety Deep-Dive - Your Comments Answered - Episode 311
Q: Why aren't you giving us more information?
We don't have additional information yet from the NTSB and must wait for their investigation.
Xyla Foxlin on Pilot Mental Health - Episode 307
Q: What are you doing to champion pilot mental health?
I work on the legislative side to promote the Major Mental Health and Aviation Act and educate the public about pilots' experiences with mental health issues.
Xyla Foxlin on Pilot Mental Health - Episode 307
Q: What can you say to keep young people's enthusiasm for aviation alive?
It's essential to remind young pilots to fly for fun and celebrate small wins. Many lose sight of the joy of flying amidst training pressures.

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What is Flight Safety Detectives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting aviation safety show hosted by two former investigators with deep industry experience. Across episodes, the discussion centers on deep-dive analyses of air-disaster investigations, safety systems, maintenance practices, and the intersection of human factors with technical data. Listeners get practical takeaways on preflight planning, incident reconstruction, and how investigations unfold, often anchored by real-world cases (e.g., high-profile LaGuardia and TWA 800 scenarios) and the role of regulatory bodies, insurers, and safety organizations in improving operations. The format blends rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, occasional guest insights, and sponsor mentions tied to aviation safety training and complianc... more

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Recent guests on Flight Safety Detectives include:

1. Mike Borfitz
2. Linda Tavlin
3. Xyla Foxlin
4. Sarah MacLeod
5. Dr. Gregory Rodgers
6. Peter Greenberg
7. Nick Lappos
8. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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