NTSB News Talk

NTSB News Talk is your go-to podcast for in-depth discussions of aircraft accidents and investigations. Hosted by aviation professionals, this show breaks down recent NTSB reports, analyzes accident causes, and explores lessons that every pilot, instructor, and aviation enthusiast can learn from. Whether you’re a student pilot, airline captain, or just fascinated by aviation safety, NTSB News Talk brings you the facts, context, and expert commentary behind the headlines—without sensationalism…

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July 14, 2026

Three Fuel Emergencies, a Boeing 737 Crash, and the Carb-Ice Myth

Max Trescott and Rob Mark talk about a series of accidents tied together by fuel management, fatigue, aircraft knowledge, and the need to recognize deteriorating situations before recovery options disappear. The episode begins with the loss of K2 Airways Flight KTA1732, Boeing 737-400 freighter AP-BOI. The crew reported a navigation-system problem while flying from Sharjah to Karachi, after which tracking data showed abrupt altitude changes and a steep descent into the Arabian Sea. Five crewmemb

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June 30, 2026

Runway Close Calls, Skydiving Crashes, Citation Latitude Fatal Crash & Cirrus Icing CAPS Pull

Max Trescott and Rob Mark open Episode 33 of NTSB News Talk by noting that general aviation accident activity often rises during the summer months because more flying is taking place. They stress that this does not make accidents acceptable or less tragic, but it does help explain why there are more recent events to choose from during this time of year. The first segment looks at a runway close call at Boston Logan involving Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 and American Airlines Flight 3161. Delta 23

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June 16, 2026

B-52 Crash, United 169 Light Pole Strike, Skydiving Tragedy, and Oshkosh Stall

In NTSB News Talk #32, Max Trescott and Rob Mark examine two major new aviation accidents, a dramatic United 767 light pole strike at Newark, and several newly released NTSB final reports that highlight familiar accident themes: unstable approaches, low-altitude decision-making, maintenance neglect, traffic-pattern workload, weather surprises, visual illusions, and delayed instructor intervention. Brought to you by AVEMCO aircraft insurance. Support Rob and Max by making a donation at Patr

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June 2, 2026

Piper PA-46 N85PG In-Flight Breakup, Westwind N1125A Crash + Other NTSB Reports

Max Trescott and Rob Mark review a new NTSB recommendations for the FAA’s Runway Condition Assessment Matrix after wet-runway overruns showed that heavy rain can sharply reduce braking effectiveness. Brought to you by AVEMCO aircraft insurance. Support Rob and Max by making a donation at Patreon.com The episode then turns to several recent and preliminary accidents, including a Piper PA-28 N7188W loss-of-control crash at Akron-Fulton Airport, a Piper PA-32 Saratoga N5802N accident southwest of

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About the Hosts

Max Trescott

President

Max Trescott is President of Glass Cockpit Publishing and founder of the Aviation Podcast Network. A cohost of the Airplane Geeks podcast since 2015, he also hosts Aviation News Talk, a leading general aviation and safety podcast that consistently ranks among the top aviation shows. Max was named the 2008 National CFI of the Year, representing 96,000 U.S. flight instructors. He holds Airline Transport Pilot certificates in all airplane categories and classes and is also a commercial helicopter pilot.

Max has authored three books on the Garmin G1000, G3000, and GPS/WAAS systems, and offers G1000 online courses at PilotLearning.com. He’s trained in accident investigation at USC and writes a monthly column for FLYING magazine. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Max is a Cirrus Platinum CSIP instructor specializing in Cirrus Aircraft, including the SF50 Vision Jet.

Rob Mark

Cohost

Rob Mark is a 35-year aviation industry veteran and the founder of CommAvia, which has been delivering cutting-edge media content for the global aviation community since 1996. A former senior editor at Flying magazine and editor at AIN Safety, Rob has twice won the prestigious Airbus Aerospace Journalist of the Year award. His writing has been featured in AOPA Pilot, Air Line Pilot, Air & Space, and The Chicago Tribune.

An Airline Transport Pilot with nearly 7,000 flying hours, Rob is type-rated in multiple business jets and has flown everything from training aircraft to the Airbus A380. He also spent 10 years as an FAA air traffic controller.

Rob edits the award-winning blog Jetwhine.com and co-hosts the Airplane Geeks and NTSB News Talk podcasts. He frequently appears as an aviation news analyst for major TV and radio outlets. He lives with his family in Evanston, Illinois.

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