737 Crash Details Emerging, Mental Health Bill Needs Attention – Episode 339
Greg Feith, John Goglia, and Todd Curtis, along with returning guest Mike Borfitz dig into the developing facts emerging related to the recent 737 crash in the northern Arabian Sea. As the wreckage is recovered, the Flight Safety Detectives are keen to learn about the plane’s history and maintenance records.
They also discuss a recent incident that appears to be a suicide. A flight instructor exited a Cessna 150 midflight, leaving his student to land the aircraft.
The discussion focuses on pilot mental health and related legislation that is slowly working its way through Congress.
Previous FSD mental health episodes:
- Episode 239: Anxiety in Flight Turns Deadly
- Episode 274: John Goglia Costars in Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehersal” on HBO
- Episode 307: Xyla Foxlin on Pilot Mental Health
The discussion also covers engineering and maintenance careers in aviation. Mike’s engineering career includes work at Boeing and the FAA. Both Mike and John share experiences that made them knowledgeable about aviation and the roles they could play. Todd is also an engineer who has worked on the operational and manufacturing sides of aviation.
Resources:
NTSB Report on 1994 Crash of a USAir 737
NTSB Report on 1991 Crash of a United 737
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