{"podcast":{"title":"NTSB News Talk – Aviation Accidents, Safety Investigations & Pilot Lessons","slug":"ntsb-news-talk-aviation-accidents-safety-investigations-pilot-lessons-7333682","podcast_index_feed_id":7333682,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/ntsb-news-talk/","website_url":"https://ntsb-news-talk.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e59cce0d-ceac-4876-bb9e-2a7fa856e525/c6j-b92lxGaL0lGS87uijiqk.jpg","author":"Max Trescott | Aviation News Talk Network","episode_count":33,"summary":"NTSB News Talk is your go-to podcast for in-depth discussions of aircraft accidents, investigations, and the lessons pilots can’t afford to ignore. Hosted by award-winning aviation journalist Rob Mark and Max Trescott, a flight instructor who has trained as an accident investigator, this show breaks down recent NTSB reports, analyzes accident causes, and explores what every pilot, instructor, and aviation enthusiast can learn from these events. Whether you’re a student pilot, airline captain, or simply fascinated by aviation safety, NTSB News Talk brings you facts, context, and expert commentary—without sensationalism. Rob and Max balance serious safety insights with engaging conversation, making complex investigations accessible and informative. Each episode features real-world scenarios, industry trends, and sometimes, interviews with investigators, subject-matter experts, or those impacted by aviation incidents. Tune in to stay informed, sharpen your safety mindset, and better understand how aviation continues to evolve through hard-won lessons in the skies. Subscribe now and never miss a crash course in aviation safety.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T06:18:51.990744+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ntsb-news-talk-aviation-accidents-safety-investigations-pilot-lessons-7333682"},"episode":{"title":"Air India 787 Crash Investigation: NTSB–India Standoff, Black Box Battle & Stunning Near Misses","slug":"air-india-787-crash-investigation-ntsb-india-standoff-black-box-battle-stunning-near-misses","published_at":"2025-12-01T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ntsb-news-talk-aviation-accidents-safety-investigations-pilot-lessons-7333682/air-india-787-crash-investigation-ntsb-india-standoff-black-box-battle-stunning-near-misses","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ntsb-news-talk-aviation-accidents-safety-investigations-pilot-lessons-7333682","url":"https://ntsb-news-talk.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3a17e133-458c-4989-9a03-0edf4bec963c.mp3","summary":"Episode 18 begins with an extraordinary behind-the-scenes dispute surrounding the Air India Boeing 787 crash investigation. Max and Rob open with a Wall Street Journal report describing how U.S. technical experts arrived in Delhi last summer expecting to assist with the black-box analysis, only to be told they would need to board a late-night military flight to a remote facility. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy expressed concerns about U.S. personnel and equipment being moved into an area under State Department terrorism advisories, especially given rising tensions in the region. The NTSB pushed instead for data extraction either in Delhi or in Washington, triggering a rapid series of high-level calls involving the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Boeing, and GE Aerospace. Indian officials insisted they had full capability to download the recorders, yet simultaneously requested more than 30 pieces of specialized equipment from the NTSB, further complicating the diplomatic dynamics. Homendy ultimately issued a 48-hour ultimatum: select Delhi or Washington for the data download, or the U.S. would withdraw from the investigation entirely. India chose Delhi, but the episode highlights how political sensitivities can shape technical investigations—especially when early evidence, as reported, suggested the possibility of intentional fuel-cutoff switch manipulation. The hosts note that pilot-suicide scenarios, though rare, account for more fatal commercial accidents than many pilots realize, citing EgyptAir, Germanwings, Malaysia 370, and other historical cases. From the geopolitical, the episode shifts to more traditional NTSB investigations. A midair collision in Canada between a Cessna 172 and a Piper Seminole resulted in the 172 losing a wing and crashing, while the Seminole…","meta_description":"Episode 18 begins with an extraordinary behind-the-scenes dispute surrounding the Air India Boeing 787 crash investigation. 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