Aviation · Max Trescott | Aviation News Talk Network
by 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 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.
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Max and Rob do a great job bringing tragic situations to us that happened to somebody else so we can remember what airplanes and Mother Nature can do to us if we slip up, often just for a second or two. It's really easy for some hubris to rear its ugly head and to think that these were dumb pilots flying these planes. It can be hard to remember that every smart and capable pilot (yes, us) does a dumb thing once in a while. Those of us who are living more than likely just had better luck when their brain fart happened. Stay humble and keep remembering on how that might have been me in that moment and find the way you need to protect yourself from yourself. The delivery of the analyses is helpful in keeping that proper mindset.
While I generally enjoy this podcast and find it informative, covering new accidents, then the preliminary/interim NSTB reports and then final reports means at some point you’ll be covering a single accident three times, which is unnecessary and adds little in the way of knowledge. Lose the initial/interim section and spend more time on more final reports…there’s a bunch out there. Also, while Rob Mark seems like a nice guy, he adds little to the show beyond “if only…” folksy platitudes.
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