{"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":"Reagan National Midair NTSB Hearing Day 1: Army Black Hawk & Regional Jet Crash Testimony","slug":"reagan-national-midair-ntsb-hearing-day-1-army-black-hawk-regional-jet-crash-testimony","published_at":"2025-07-30T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ntsb-news-talk-aviation-accidents-safety-investigations-pilot-lessons-7333682/reagan-national-midair-ntsb-hearing-day-1-army-black-hawk-regional-jet-crash-testimony","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/6760497c-af50-4c08-9f81-d74a843be455.mp3","summary":"Max Trescott takes listeners deep inside Day 1 of the NTSB’s investigative hearing into the tragic midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport between a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 and a U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter. The accident claimed the lives of 67 people, including the crew of both aircraft, and has become one of the most scrutinized airspace safety failures in recent history. In this episode of NTSB News Talk , Max distills over ten hours of testimony into 18 critical clips, delivering more than an hour of compelling audio that reveals surprising findings, heated exchanges, and systemic safety issues. The day opened with an animated reconstruction of the collision showing the helicopter at 280 feet MSL—80 feet above the 200-foot altitude depicted for that segment of the published helicopter route—and the CRJ-700 at 290 feet on short final to DCA’s Runway 33. Panel 1, “Overview of Accident Helicopter’s Air Data Systems and Altimeters,” uncovered a significant problem with UH-60L altimeter accuracy. Test flights conducted after the accident revealed rotor downwash caused barometric altimeters to read 80–130 feet lower than true altitude at hover and cruise. Compounding the issue, transponder encoders legally transmit in 100-foot increments and can be off by up to 90 feet while still being “in spec.” The testimony underscored how cumulative tolerances could create a 100-foot discrepancy between left and right seat altimeters, even with properly maintained systems. The hearing also exposed a fundamental difference in altitude standards between Army and civilian pilots. Army witnesses stated their standard is to maintain altitude within ±100 feet, meaning 300 feet would still be considered acceptable when targeting 200 feet MSL. 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