Pilot Institute

Air Crash Analysis

Society EN ↓ 8 episodes

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.

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One Light Solved This Mystery | Accident Case Study 27.05.2026 9:43

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.

Nine Minutes to Disaster | Accident Case Study 26.06.2025 20:50

A sleek business jet lifts off from a quiet airport in New Hampshire. Nine minutes later, a sudden, violent pitch oscillation leaves one passenger fatally injured. At first, reports blamed turbulence. But the truth was far more preventable. Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8zT2LFDRZE

How I Survived an Engine Fire | Accident Case Study 20.04.2025 22:54

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. Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UOvfyHnBv44

This Private Jet Disappeared: Here's What Really Happened 07.02.2025 15:40

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. Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dpbTg3bdnOY

How a Pilot's Ego Led to Disaster 03.11.2024 16:57

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

Why Did They Fly into a Storm? 04.10.2024 12:42

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

Pilot or Plane: What Caused This Crash? 03.09.2024 18:13

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

Passenger Causes a Dual Engine Failure: What Went Wrong? 03.09.2024 19:56

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