{"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 2: Army Black Hawk & CRJ-700 Testimony","slug":"reagan-national-midair-ntsb-hearing-day-2-army-black-hawk-crj-700-testimony","published_at":"2025-08-02T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ntsb-news-talk-aviation-accidents-safety-investigations-pilot-lessons-7333682/reagan-national-midair-ntsb-hearing-day-2-army-black-hawk-crj-700-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/6c1bfb83-6b14-4261-a107-0d79c68c6696.mp3","summary":"Max Trescott plays audio clips from Day 2 of the NTSB investigative hearing on the midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport between a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 and a U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk. This day focused exclusively on Panel 3: Training, Guidance, and Procedures Applicable to DCA Air Traffic Control, revealing systemic issues that shaped the events leading to the accident. A major theme was visual separation. Testimony explored the difference between pilot-applied and tower-applied visual separation in Class B airspace and the operational norm at DCA where helicopter pilots almost reflexively request pilot-applied visual separation. Experts explained how the unique combination of restricted airspace, helicopter routes, and runway configurations makes visual separation “paramount” for traffic flow, though it shifts collision avoidance responsibility to pilots. A U.S. Army pilot described the difficulty of spotting Runway 33 arrivals at low altitude, highlighting how these challenges contributed to the accident sequence. Staffing emerged as a critical factor. The DCA tower had 19 fully operational controllers to cover 16 shifts a day, forcing position combinations such as merging tower and helicopter frequencies. Witnesses described high workload and a culture summed up by the phrase “just make it work,” raising questions about whether safety margins were being eroded. A management-level request to reduce arrival rates from 32 to 28 per hour due to safety concerns was denied, reportedly over political timing related to FAA reauthorization. The hearing also examined miles-in-trail spacing, revealing inconsistent agreements between Potomac TRACON and DCA Tower and noting that arrivals were being fed at less than four miles apart before the accident. 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