This podcast examines aircraft accidents to determine what went wrong and, more importantly, what we can learn.
Whether you're a pilot or an aviation enthusiast, this podcast is for you.
One Light Solved This Mystery | Accident Case Study
How did a pilot with over 12,000 hours lose control of a well-known and highly reliable aircraft on a relatively clear night? Investigators soon discovered one light that changed everything.This is the story of N4602B.
26 Jun 2025
Nine Minutes to Disaster | Accident Case Study
This episode analyzes a business jet accident caused by a violent pitch oscillation, revealing the preventable factors behind the disaster and its fatal consequences.
20 Apr 2025
How I Survived an Engine Fire | Accident Case Study
What was meant to be a routine maintenance flight turned into a nightmare emergency for the owner and pilot, Jon Rocha. This is his story.
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7 Feb 2025
This Private Jet Disappeared: Here's What Really Happened
When the pilot of a Citation business jet goes radio-silent, controllers scramble to locate the missing aircraft. The truth about what happened to N614SB should be a warning to all.
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3 Nov 2024
How a Pilot's Ego Led to Disaster
Analyzing accidents allows us to become safer pilots. This is the story of a pilot who thought he was above the law.
Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B3f9LOqaT8s?si=3wa2om9fGcnvw-kF
4 Oct 2024
Why Did They Fly into a Storm?
Analyzing accidents allows us to become safer pilots. This is the story of false hope, expectation bias, and why you should always stay aware of your aircraft's limitations.
Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P8fMfRQP9Ig?si=wVXQmgcv4RXbe_LW
3 Sept 2024
Pilot or Plane: What Caused This Crash?
Analyzing accidents allows us to become safer pilots. This is the story of an accident that left a permanent scar on four generations of the same family.
Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EYVdhk8JRZE
3 Sept 2024
Passenger Causes DUAL ENGINE FAILURE: What Went Wrong?
Analyzing accidents allows us to become safer pilots. This is the story of a perfectly good airplane, a dual engine failure, and why the cockpit is no place for a casual attitude.
Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b-PDWUTcb9Y
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YouTube views
14,733,938
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100
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11
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
32
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