{"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":"B-52 Crash, United 169 Light Pole Strike, Skydiving Tragedy, and Oshkosh Stall","slug":"b-52-crash-united-169-light-pole-strike-skydiving-tragedy-and-oshkosh-stall","published_at":"2026-06-16T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ntsb-news-talk-aviation-accidents-safety-investigations-pilot-lessons-7333682/b-52-crash-united-169-light-pole-strike-skydiving-tragedy-and-oshkosh-stall","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/6f6b0cf6-49bf-492f-ba62-0b7b00dec06a.mp3","summary":"Max Trescott and Rob Mark review major recent aviation accidents and newly released NTSB reports, beginning with two breaking accidents: a U.S. Air Force B-52 crash shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, and a fatal skydiving aircraft crash near Butler, Missouri, involving N221BN, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL /P-750 operated for Skydive Kansas City. That accident killed the pilot and 11 skydiving passengers and raises early questions about takeoff performance, low-altitude options, and the unique operational risks of jump aircraft. Brought to you by AVEMCO aircraft insurance. Support Rob and Max by making a donation at Patreon.com They also discuss N318JF, a fatal Gulfstream G200 crash at La Romana in the Dominican Republic and N858SD, a Cirrus SR20 crash in Ohio, along with the pilot’s previous icing accident in in N406SR, a 2006 SR22 . The preliminary report segment focuses on United Flight 169, a Boeing 767 arriving at Newark from Venice. After multiple runway changes, the crew flew the RNAV W Runway 29 approach, descended below the intended visual path, struck a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike, and landed safely. Final reports include N4167G, a Cessna 402B in Puerto Rico with serious maintenance discrepancies, N18BG, a Lancair ES stall while maneuvering for spacing at Oshkosh AirVenture, N3464D, a Champion 7GCBC accident near Eatonville, N14137, a 1934 WACO that entered unexpected IMC, and N6310N, a Citabria training accident in California.","meta_description":"Max Trescott and Rob Mark review major recent aviation accidents and newly released NTSB reports, beginning with two breaking accidents: a U.S. Air Force…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3015,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ntsb-news-talk-aviation-accidents-safety-investigations-pilot-lessons-7333682/episodes/b-52-crash-united-169-light-pole-strike-skydiving-tragedy-and-oshkosh-stall/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ntsb-news-talk-aviation-accidents-safety-investigations-pilot-lessons-7333682/b-52-crash-united-169-light-pole-strike-skydiving-tragedy-and-oshkosh-stall.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}