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NTSB News Talk Aviation Accidents, Safety Investigations & Pilot LessonsNTSB reports, aircraft accident analysis, aviation crash investigations, pilot safety lessons, and general aviation insights Author: Max Trescott Aviation News Talk Network
NTSB News Talk is your go-to podcast for in-depth discussions of aircraft accidents, investigations, and the lessons pilots cant 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 youre a student pilot, airline captain, or simply fascinated by aviation safety, NTSB News Talk brings you facts, context, and expert commentarywithout 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. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Reagan National (DCA) Midair Collision Probable Cause + Greg Biffle Citation 550 Preliminary Report
Episode 23
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
Max talks with co-host Rob Mark about two headline-making NTSB threads: the DCA midair collision and the preliminary report on the Greg Biffle crash. First, they react to the NTSB’s day-long public hearing on the DCA midair and the board’s newly adopted probable-cause statement—an unusually long, multi-factor finding that points toward fixes in airspace design, controller procedures, ADS-B policy, and military aviation governance.Then they pivot to the Cessna Citation 550 accident involving NASCAR driver Greg Biffle (N257BW) near Statesville, North Carolina. The preliminary report raises hard questions about cockpit workload and decision-making: instrument anomalies, an apparent electrical/power issue, and a “second in command required” limitation that wasn’t satisfied by the right-seat occupant.The episode also rounds up several other investigations: a Cirrus SR20 CAPS deployment in England where the parachute lines may have separated after snagging power lines, a Cirrus SR22 engine-failure diversion in South Carolina, an IFR Bonanza crash in rain near Sabine, Texas, a Mexican Navy King Air 350i accident near Galveston, and final reports covering a training stall/spin in Georgia and a Musketeer engine failure after an undetected oil-system leak. If you care about real-world lessons—and what the NTSB is signaling for the next wave of safety changes—hit play and share it with another pilot.SupportSupport the work that Rob and Max do creating the NTSB News Talk podcast by making a monthly donation via Patreon.
