Episodes
Aug. 25, 2025
NTSB Accident Reports: TBM & King Air Loss of Control
In Episode 10 of NTSB News Talk , aviation safety experts Max Trescott and Rob Mark examine recent accident reports that reinforce why loss of control in flight continues to be the number one cause of fatalities in general av...
Aug. 6, 2025
Reagan National Midair NTSB Hearing Day 3: Collision Avoidance & Safety Culture
On this episode of NTSB News Talk, Max Trescott covers the third and final day of the NTSB’s investigative hearing into the January 2024 midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport between a PSA Airlines CRJ-70...
Aug. 2, 2025
Reagan National Midair NTSB Hearing Day 2: Army Black Hawk & CRJ-700 Testimony
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 ...
July 30, 2025
Reagan National Midair NTSB Hearing Day 1: Army Black Hawk & Regional Jet Crash Testimony
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 he...
July 28, 2025
NTSB: Delta B-52 Close Call and Runway Incursion at Mexico City
Max and Rob bring listeners a packed episode of aviation safety lessons anchored by the NTSB. They begin with the Board’s announcement of a three-day investigative hearing into the Reagan National midair between a regional je...
July 16, 2025
SR22 Electrical Failure Crash; Air India Fuel Switches, Cessna 240 Crashes into Pacific
Max Trescott and Rob Mark return for episode five of NTSB News Talk with a full slate of recent accidents and preliminary reports that highlight critical lessons in decision-making, mechanical failure, and situational awarene...
July 2, 2025
Air India 787 Crash, 737 MAX Engine Smoke, and Recent NTSB Reports
Max Trescott and Rob Mark return for Episode 4 of NTSB News Talk with critical analysis and commentary on recent aviation accidents and safety investigations. The show kicks off with an update on the fatal Air India Flight 17...
June 18, 2025
Air India crash, Miracle in Toronto, N414BA San Diego crash and more accidents
In this densely packed episode of NTSB News Talk, Max Trescott and Rob Mark discuss several major aviation accidents—ranging from high-profile international crashes to domestic general aviation incidents—emphasizing a recurri...
June 11, 2025
Fly the Plane: Distractions, Doors, and Darkness
In this episode of NTSB News Talk , hosts Max Trescott and Rob Mark explore a series of recent general aviation accidents that underscore persistent issues around loss of control, distraction, weather misjudgment, and pilot t...
May 20, 2025
N611VG Unpacking the Fatal Citation Jet Crash Caused by Cabin Decompression
Max Trescott and Rob Mark launch the first episode of NTSB News Talk , diving into NTSB agency news, recent accidents and newly published NTSB reports to help pilots better understand accident causes and improve decision-maki...
May 13, 2025
NTSB News Talk Trailer
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 CFI...