# Ep 115: President-Nominated NTSB Member Reveals What Pilots Learn From Crashes

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Podcast: [Pilots Say What?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pilots-say-what-6865192)
Published: 2026-06-19T16:56:42+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thrustflight/2928126
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Duration seconds: 3225

## Resource

In this episode of Pilots Say What?, we sit down with John Duluth, a board member at the National Transportation Safety Board, retired American Airlines pilot, former 787 captain, and former Air Force C-130 pilot. John explains what the NTSB really does, how it differs from the FAA, and why accident reports can be one of the most valuable learning tools for student pilots, CFIs, airline pilots, mechanics, and anyone pursuing a career in aviation.

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