E19 - Landmark Aviation Accidents

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Aviation Intrigue

Curiosity For Everyone

35 episodes

5 days ago

🌍✈️ Real people, real stories: We connect the human experience with the wonders of flight, air travel and aerospace. We’ll not only unravel the inner workings of all things aviation, but we also spotlight the people whose talents, skills and mindset make amazing things happen. Your hosts, Gopal and Elaine, are seasoned aviators and enthusiastic educators who share compelling human stories that everyone will enjoy. We know you're curious, so join us on our thrilling adventures through the skies! ✨✨✨ Subscribe today to Aviation Intrigue 🎧✨✨✨

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E19 - Landmark Aviation Accidents

Aviation Intrigue

14 minutes 3 seconds

3 months ago

E19 - Landmark Aviation Accidents

Aviation disasters are always tragic, but sometime, they lead to fundamental changes in safety protocols. In this episode, we look at how two significant airline accidents in 2009 led to vital improvements in aviation safety. The findings of the NTSB and International Aviation boards became the basis of flight training, pilot requirements and even technology improvements. Do they work still? Watch and find out.

Chapters

00:00 Significant Changes in Airline Safety

00:31 The Colgan Air Flight 3407 Incident

05:20 Regulatory Changes in Aviation Post-Colgan Crash

06:45 The Tragedy of Air France Flight 447

11:59 Human Error vs. Technology in Aviation

🌍 A Weekly Aviation Podcast for Non-Pilots & Curious Travelers! 🎧

🛩️ Dive into the human side of flying Every Thursday — no pilot’s license needed! We bring you new episodes with cockpit confessions, expert interviews, flight tales, and travel adventures that make aviation relatable, fun, and full of surprises.

✈️ From flight stories and conquering travel anxiety to exploring new destinations and unique aviation adventures, we’ve got your sky-high curiosity covered.

Your hosts, Gopal & Elaine, are experienced aviators, educators, and passionate storytellers on a mission to spread the joy of flight in simple language without any technical jargon.

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, aspiring pilot, or a nervous traveler, you'll find something to fuel your passion here.

✨ Subscribe now & hit the bell 🔔 to join every sky-high adventure 🚀 and share your aviation story with us! What was your most unforgettable flight moment? Best story gets featured!

Links and Photos

Colgan crash photo By NTSB - Aviation Safety Network, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75623060

Q400 photo By Rudi Riet - originally posted to Flickr as Continental Connection Bombardier Q400, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5943906

AF447 tail in water By Marinha do Brasil - VOO AF447: Busca e Resgate (2008), CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=169117707

AF447 photo By Pawel Kierzkowski - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7937860

AF447 tail recovery By Foto: Roberto Maltchik Repórter da TV Brasil - http://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/galeria/2009-06-14/14-de-junho-de-2009, CC BY 3.0 br, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7025836

Colgan memorial - Erie Country Town of Clarence website