60 http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/castinfo.htm Discussions of critical and timely issues related to aviation safety and aviation security. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:45:00 GMT en-us Copyright © 2009 AirSafe.com, LLC, All Rights Reserved TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) An honest and objective look at the perception and reality of airline safety Conversations about critical and timely issues related to aviation safety, aviation security, and the risk of airline travel. air, travel, risk, safety, airline, airport, terror, accident, crash Dr. Todd Curtis TheConversation@AirSafe.com no http://www.airsafe.com/pix/tsa_intl_flags.jpg http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/castinfo.htm Dr. Todd Curtis Struck on Head During Hard Landing in Tampa Television infomercial celebrity Billy Mays died in his sleep less than a day after he was involved in a landing incident where he was struck in the head by one or more falling objects. US Airways Flight 1241, a 737-400, departed from Philadelphia, PA just after noon on June 27, 2009 on a nonstop flight to Tampa, FL. http://www.airsafenews.com/2009/06/infomercial-celebrity-billy-mays-dies.html Television infomercial celebrity Billy Mays died in his sleep less than a day after he was involved in a landing incident where he was struck in the head by one or more falling objects. US Airways Flight 1241, a 737-400, departed from Philadelphia, PA just after noon on June 27, 2009 on a nonstop flight to Tampa, FL. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show93-billy-mays.mp3 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:45:00 GMT no 3:00 us, airways, 737-400, 737, tampa, philadelphia, billy, mays, informercial, hard, landing, infomercial, celebrities, turbulence, luggage, accident, fatal TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Insights on the early stages of the investigation On June 1st, 2009, Air France flight 447, a scheduled international flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed in the Atlantic Ocean in an area roughly 600 miles, or 960 kilometers, off the northeast coast of Brazil. Several areas of suspected aircraft debris were also found near the estimated position of its last radio communication. All 216 passengers and 12 crew members, together representing over 30 nationalities, are missing and presumed dead. http://www.airsafenews.com/2009/06/air-france-flight-447-update-for-9-june.html On June 1st, 2009, Air France flight 447, a scheduled international flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed in the Atlantic Ocean in an area roughly 600 miles, or 960 kilometers, off the northeast coast of Brazil. Several areas of suspected aircraft debris were also found near the estimated position of its last radio communication. All 216 passengers and 12 crew members, together representing over 30 nationalities, are missing and presumed dead. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show92-air-france.wmv Tue, 9 Jun 2009 07:25:00 GMT no 4:10 airbus, a330, 447, atlantic, black, box, brazil, crash, cvr, dfdr, fdr, flight, air, france, ocean, plane, a330, airbus TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Insights on the early stages of the investigation On June 1st, 2009, Air France flight 447, a scheduled international flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed in the Atlantic Ocean in an area roughly 600 miles, or 960 kilometers, off the northeast coast of Brazil. Several areas of suspected aircraft debris were also found near the estimated position of its last radio communication. All 216 passengers and 12 crew members, together representing over 30 nationalities, are missing and presumed dead. http://www.airsafenews.com/2009/06/air-france-flight-447-update-for-9-june.html On June 1st, 2009, Air France flight 447, a scheduled international flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed in the Atlantic Ocean in an area roughly 600 miles, or 960 kilometers, off the northeast coast of Brazil. Several areas of suspected aircraft debris were also found near the estimated position of its last radio communication. All 216 passengers and 12 crew members, together representing over 30 nationalities, are missing and presumed dead. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show92-air-france.mp4 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 07:25:00 GMT no 4:10 airbus, a330, 447, atlantic, black, box, brazil, crash, cvr, dfdr, fdr, flight, air, france, ocean, plane, a330, airbus TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Insights on the early stages of the investigation On June 1st, 2009, Air France flight 447, a scheduled international flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed in the Atlantic Ocean in an area roughly 600 miles, or 960 kilometers, off the northeast coast of Brazil. Several areas of suspected aircraft debris were also found near the estimated position of its last radio communication. All 216 passengers and 12 crew members, together representing over 30 nationalities, are missing and presumed dead. http://www.airsafenews.com/2009/06/air-france-flight-447-debris-spotted.html On June 1st, 2009, Air France flight 447, a scheduled international flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed in the Atlantic Ocean in an area roughly 600 miles, or 960 kilometers, off the northeast coast of Brazil. Several areas of suspected aircraft debris were also found near the estimated position of its last radio communication. All 216 passengers and 12 crew members, together representing over 30 nationalities, are missing and presumed dead. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show92-air-france.mp3 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:15:00 GMT no 4:10 airbus, a330, 447, atlantic, black, box, brazil, crash, cvr, dfdr, fdr, flight, air, france, ocean, plane, a330, airbus TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Discussion of Key Issues with Mike Boyd and Dr. Todd Curtis On May 12th, 2009, the NTSB began a three-day public hearing about its ongoing investigation into the fatal February 2009 crash of a Continental Connection airliner in Buffalo, NY. Among the issues that came up were the possible roles of crew fatigue and crew training in the accident. During the last day of the hearing, noted aviation consultant Mike Boyd and I sat down with host Dave Berns of the "State of Nevada" program on KNPR radio in Las Vegas. http://www.airsafenews.com/2009/05/ntsb-hearings-on-buffalo-plane-crash.html On May 12th, 2009, the NTSB began a three-day public hearing about its ongoing investigation into the fatal February 2009 crash of a Continental Connection airliner in Buffalo, NY. Among the issues that came up were the possible roles of crew fatigue and crew training in the accident. During the last day of the hearing, noted aviation consultant Mike Boyd and I sat down with host Dave Berns of the "State of Nevada" program on KNPR radio in Las Vegas. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show91-ntsb-hearings-buffalo-knpr.mp3 Tue, 19 May 2009 07:45:00 GMT no 15:21 buffalo, plane, crash, ntsb, hearings, continental, connection, colgan, crew, fatigue TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Preliminary Crash Report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau On 20 March 2009, an Emirates A340 aircraft, with 275 passengers and crew on board, was involved in a tail strike accident during takeoff from Melbourne, Australia. The aircraft suffered some damage, but there were no injuries to anyone on board. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) recently released preliminary findings that indicated that an incorrect weight had been used when making performance calculations prior to departure. The calculations were based on a takeoff weight that was 100 tons below the actual takeoff weight of the aircraft. http://www.airsafenews.com/2009/05/emirates-a340-accident-report-released.html On 20 March 2009, an Emirates A340 aircraft, with 275 passengers and crew on board, was involved in a tail strike accident during takeoff from Melbourne, Australia. The aircraft suffered some damage, but there were no injuries to anyone on board. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) recently released preliminary findings that indicated that an incorrect weight had been used when making performance calculations prior to departure. The calculations were based on a takeoff weight that was 100 tons below the actual takeoff weight of the aircraft. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show90-emirates-a340.mp3 Wed, 6 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT no 21:10 a340, atsb, australia, transport, safety bureau, crash, emirates, plane, sout africa, strike, tail TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Suggestions for Dealing with a Potential Epidemic After a rapid spread of the swine flu virus, the World Health Organization announced an increase in its global alert level on April 27, 2009. So far, about 150 people have died from the disease, all in Mexico. In this report, AirSafe.com summarizes the current situation and offers passengers suggestions on how to deal with flu threats on their flight. http://www.airsafenews.com/2009/04/swine-flu-risk-for-airline-passengers.html After a rapid spread of the swine flu virus, the World Health Organization announced an increase in its global alert level on April 27, 2009. So far, about 150 people have died from the disease, all in Mexico. In this report, AirSafe.com summarizes the current situation and offers passengers suggestions on how to deal with flu threats on their flight. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show89-swine-flu.wmv Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:20:00 GMT no 2:35 airline, cdc, disease, epidemic, flu, health, safety, sars, swine, virus, who TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Suggestions for Dealing with a Potential Epidemic After a rapid spread of the swine flu virus, the World Health Organization announced an increase in its global alert level on April 27, 2009. So far, about 150 people have died from the disease, all in Mexico. In this report, AirSafe.com summarizes the current situation and offers passengers suggestions on how to deal with flu threats on their flight. http://www.airsafenews.com/2009/04/swine-flu-risk-for-airline-passengers.html After a rapid spread of the swine flu virus, the World Health Organization announced an increase in its global alert level on April 27, 2009. So far, about 150 people have died from the disease, all in Mexico. In this report, AirSafe.com summarizes the current situation and offers passengers suggestions on how to deal with flu threats on their flight. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show89-swine-flu.mp4 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT no 2:35 airline, cdc, disease, epidemic, flu, health, safety, sars, swine, virus, who TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Suggestions for Dealing with a Potential Epidemic After a rapid spread of the swine flu virus, the World Health Organization announced an increase in its global alert level on April 27, 2009. So far, about 150 people have died from the disease, all in Mexico. In this report, AirSafe.com summarizes the current situation and offers passengers suggestions on how to deal with flu threats on their flight. http://www.airsafenews.com/2009/04/swine-flu-risk-for-airline-passengers.html After a rapid spread of the swine flu virus, the World Health Organization announced an increase in its global alert level on April 27, 2009. So far, about 150 people have died from the disease, all in Mexico. In this report, AirSafe.com summarizes the current situation and offers passengers suggestions on how to deal with flu threats on their flight. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show89-swine-flu.mp3 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT no 2:35 airline, cdc, disease, epidemic, flu, health, safety, sars, swine, virus, who TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis First Fatal Accident at Narita Airport The aircraft was on a cargo flight from Guangzhou, China to Narita Airport near Tokyo, Japan. The aircraft bounced on landing, and contacted the runway a second time nose wheel first. The plane then rolled to the left, hit the runway with its left horizontal stabilizer and wing, caught fire and rolled over onto its back, coming to rest off the left side of the runway. Both crew members were killed. This was the first fatal accident at Narita Airport since it opened in 1978. http://fedex.airsafe.org The aircraft was on a cargo flight from Guangzhou, China to Narita Airport near Tokyo, Japan. The aircraft bounced on landing, and contacted the runway a second time nose wheel first. The plane then rolled to the left, hit the runway with its left horizontal stabilizer and wing, caught fire and rolled over onto its back, coming to rest off the left side of the runway. Both crew members were killed. This was the first fatal accident at Narita Airport since it opened in 1978. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show88-fedex-tokyo.mp4 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:05:00 GMT no 2:04 plane, crash, fedex, express, federal, tokyo, narita, cargo, md-11, md11, china, flight, 80 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis First Fatal Accident at Narita Airport The aircraft was on a cargo flight from Guangzhou, China to Narita Airport near Tokyo, Japan. The aircraft bounced on landing, and contacted the runway a second time nose wheel first. The plane then rolled to the left, hit the runway with its left horizontal stabilizer and wing, caught fire and rolled over onto its back, coming to rest off the left side of the runway. Both crew members were killed. This was the first fatal accident at Narita Airport since it opened in 1978. http://fedex.airsafe.org The aircraft was on a cargo flight from Guangzhou, China to Narita Airport near Tokyo, Japan. The aircraft bounced on landing, and contacted the runway a second time nose wheel first. The plane then rolled to the left, hit the runway with its left horizontal stabilizer and wing, caught fire and rolled over onto its back, coming to rest off the left side of the runway. Both crew members were killed. This was the first fatal accident at Narita Airport since it opened in 1978. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show88-fedex-tokyo.wmv Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:05:00 GMT no 2:04 plane, crash, fedex, express, federal, tokyo, narita, cargo, md-11, md11, china, flight, 80 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis First Fatal Accident at Narita Airport The aircraft was on a cargo flight from Guangzhou, China to Narita Airport near Tokyo, Japan. The aircraft bounced on landing, and contacted the runway a second time nose wheel first. The plane then rolled to the left, hit the runway with its left horizontal stabilizer and wing, caught fire and rolled over onto its back, coming to rest off the left side of the runway. Both crew members were killed. This was the first fatal accident at Narita Airport since it opened in 1978. http://fedex.airsafe.org The aircraft was on a cargo flight from Guangzhou, China to Narita Airport near Tokyo, Japan. The aircraft bounced on landing, and contacted the runway a second time nose wheel first. The plane then rolled to the left, hit the runway with its left horizontal stabilizer and wing, caught fire and rolled over onto its back, coming to rest off the left side of the runway. Both crew members were killed. This was the first fatal accident at Narita Airport since it opened in 1978. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show88-fedex-tokyo.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:05:00 GMT no 2:04 plane, crash, fedex, express, federal, tokyo, narita, cargo, md-11, md11, china, flight, 80 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis NTSB and AAIB Respond to Accident Investigation Findings In March 2009, the AAIB released findings from the investigation of the January 2008 British Airways 777 accident that point to ice buildup in the fuel system as the key factor in the crash in London. On March 11th, 2009, the NTSB called for a redesign of the fuel system, and for the affected aircraft to have those changes installed within six months after the redesign is complete. http://777.airsafe.org In March 2009, the AAIB released findings from the investigation of the January 2008 British Airways 777 accident that point to ice buildup in the fuel system as the key factor in the crash in London. On March 11th, 2009, the NTSB called for a redesign of the fuel system, and for the affected aircraft to have those changes installed within six months after the redesign is complete. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show87-british-777.wmv Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:30:00 GMT no 5:17 plane, crash, british, airways, london, heathrow, ntsb, aaib, china, fuel, flight, 38 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis NTSB and AAIB Respond to Accident Investigation Findings In March 2009, the AAIB released findings from the investigation of the January 2008 British Airways 777 accident that point to ice buildup in the fuel system as the key factor in the crash in London. On March 11th, 2009, the NTSB called for a redesign of the fuel system, and for the affected aircraft to have those changes installed within six months after the redesign is complete. http://777.airsafe.org In March 2009, the AAIB released findings from the investigation of the January 2008 British Airways 777 accident that point to ice buildup in the fuel system as the key factor in the crash in London. On March 11th, 2009, the NTSB called for a redesign of the fuel system, and for the affected aircraft to have those changes installed within six months after the redesign is complete. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show87-british-777.mp4 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:50:00 GMT no 5:16 plane, crash, british, airways, london, heathrow, ntsb, aaib, china, fuel, flight, 38 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis NTSB and AAIB Respond to Accident Investigation Findings Recent findings from the AAIB accident investigation point to ice buildup in the fuel system as the key factor in the January 2008 crash of a British Airways 777 in London. On March 11th, 2009, the NTSB called for a redesign of the fuel system, and for the affected aircraft to have those changes installed within six months after the redesign is complete. http://777.airsafe.org Recent findings from the AAIB accident investigation point to ice buildup in the fuel system as the key factor in the January 2008 crash of a British Airways 777 in London. On March 11th, 2009, the NTSB called for a redesign of the fuel system, and for the affected aircraft to have those changes installed within six months after the redesign is complete. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show87-british-777.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:10:00 GMT no 5:16 plane, crash, british, airways, london, heathrow, ntsb, aaib, china, fuel, flight, 38 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Fatal Crash Short of the Runway The aircraft, on a scheduled international flight from Istanbul, Turkey, to Amsterdam, Netherlands crashed in a field about a mile (1.6 km) short of the runway. The fuselage was broken into three major sections, and both engines were torn off. There was apparently no post crash fire. Three crew members, including both pilots, were killed, as were at least six others among the 135 passengers and crew members. http://turkish.airsafe.org The aircraft, on a scheduled international flight from Istanbul, Turkey, to Amsterdam, Netherlands crashed in a field about a mile (1.6 km) short of the runway. The fuselage was broken into three major sections, and both engines were torn off. There was apparently no post crash fire. Three crew members, including both pilots, were killed, as were at least six others among the 135 passengers and crew members. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show86-turkish.m4v Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:05:00 GMT no 2:23 plane, crash, turkish, 737, amsterdam, flight, 1951, tk1951, fatal, event, thy TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Fatal Crash Short of the Runway The aircraft, on a scheduled international flight from Istanbul, Turkey, to Amsterdam, Netherlands crashed in a field about a mile (1.6 km) short of the runway. The fuselage was broken into three major sections, and both engines were torn off. There was apparently no post crash fire. Three crew members, including both pilots, were killed, as were at least six others among the 135 passengers and crew members. http://turkish.airsafe.org The aircraft, on a scheduled international flight from Istanbul, Turkey, to Amsterdam, Netherlands crashed in a field about a mile (1.6 km) short of the runway. The fuselage was broken into three major sections, and both engines were torn off. There was apparently no post crash fire. Three crew members, including both pilots, were killed, as were at least six others among the 135 passengers and crew members. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show86-turkish.wmv Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT no 2:23 plane, crash, turkish, 737, amsterdam, flight, 1951, tk1951, fatal, event, thy TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Fatal Crash Short of the Runway The aircraft, on a scheduled international flight from Istanbul, Turkey, to Amsterdam, Netherlands crashed in a field about a mile (1.6 km) short of the runway. The fuselage was broken into three major sections, and both engines were torn off. There was apparently no post crash fire. Three crew members, including both pilots, were killed, as were at least six others among the 135 passengers and crew members. http://turkish.airsafe.org The aircraft, on a scheduled international flight from Istanbul, Turkey, to Amsterdam, Netherlands crashed in a field about a mile (1.6 km) short of the runway. The fuselage was broken into three major sections, and both engines were torn off. There was apparently no post crash fire. Three crew members, including both pilots, were killed, as were at least six others among the 135 passengers and crew members. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show86-turkish.mp3 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:30:00 GMT no 2:23 plane, crash, turkish, 737, amsterdam, flight, 1951, tk1951, fatal, event, thy TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Nonfatal Runway Excursion Event The aircraft departed the left side of runway 34R during takeoff from Denver International Airport. The scheduled, domestic passenger flight was en route to Houston. There were 83 occupants in the aircraft, and 32 were injured, five seriously. The aircraft was substantially damaged and experienced a post-crash fire, which was located on the right side of the aircraft. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/cal.htm The aircraft departed the left side of runway 34R during takeoff from Denver International Airport. The scheduled, domestic passenger flight was en route to Houston. There were 83 occupants in the aircraft, and 32 were injured, five seriously. The aircraft was substantially damaged and experienced a post-crash fire, which was located on the right side of the aircraft. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show77-continental-denver.mp3 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:20:00 GMT no 2:06 plane, crash, 737, denver, rto, runway, ice, snow, continental, airlines, air, plane, crash, fatal, airline, fear, flying TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Nonfatal Runway Excursion Event The aircraft departed the left side of runway 34R during takeoff from Denver International Airport. The scheduled, domestic passenger flight was en route to Houston. There were 83 occupants in the aircraft, and 32 were injured, five seriously. The aircraft was substantially damaged and experienced a post-crash fire, which was located on the right side of the aircraft. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/cal.htm The aircraft departed the left side of runway 34R during takeoff from Denver International Airport. The scheduled, domestic passenger flight was en route to Houston. There were 83 occupants in the aircraft, and 32 were injured, five seriously. The aircraft was substantially damaged and experienced a post-crash fire, which was located on the right side of the aircraft. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show77-continental-denver.m4v Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:15:00 GMT no 2:06 plane, crash, 737, denver, rto, runway, ice, snow, continental, airlines, air, plane, crash, fatal, airline, fear, flying TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Nonfatal Runway Excursion Event The aircraft departed the left side of runway 34R during takeoff from Denver International Airport. The scheduled, domestic passenger flight was en route to Houston. There were 83 occupants in the aircraft, and 32 were injured, five seriously. The aircraft was substantially damaged and experienced a post-crash fire, which was located on the right side of the aircraft. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/cal.htm The aircraft departed the left side of runway 34R during takeoff from Denver International Airport. The scheduled, domestic passenger flight was en route to Houston. There were 83 occupants in the aircraft, and 32 were injured, five seriously. The aircraft was substantially damaged and experienced a post-crash fire, which was located on the right side of the aircraft. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show77-continental-denver.wmv Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:10:00 GMT no 2:06 plane, crash, 737, denver, rto, runway, ice, snow, continental, airlines, air, plane, crash, fatal, airline, fear, flying TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis First Fatal Airliner Event in US in over Two Years A Continental Connection Dash 8 aircraft crashed into a residential area near Buffalo, NY, killing all 45 passengers and four crew members on the aircraft, plus one person on the ground. The aircraft was on a scheduled domestic flight from Newark, NJ, and crashed about five miles from the Buffalo Airport at about 10:20 pm local time. http://buffalo.airsafe.org A Continental Connection Dash 8 aircraft crashed into a residential area near Buffalo, NY, killing all 45 passengers and four crew members on the aircraft, plus one person on the ground. The aircraft was on a scheduled domestic flight from Newark, NJ, and crashed about five miles from the Buffalo Airport at about 10:20 pm local time. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show83-continental-buffalo.wmv Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:30:00 GMT no 1:01 plane, crash, dash, 8, bombardier, de havilland, dehavilland, continental, airlines, connections, colgan, air, plane, crash, fatal, airline, fear, flying TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis First Fatal Airliner Event in US in over Two Years A Continental Connection Dash 8 aircraft crashed into a residential area near Buffalo, NY, killing all 45 passengers and four crew members on the aircraft, plus one person on the ground. The aircraft was on a scheduled domestic flight from Newark, NJ, and crashed about five miles from the Buffalo Airport at about 10:20 pm local time. http://buffalo.airsafe.org A Continental Connection Dash 8 aircraft crashed into a residential area near Buffalo, NY, killing all 45 passengers and four crew members on the aircraft, plus one person on the ground. The aircraft was on a scheduled domestic flight from Newark, NJ, and crashed about five miles from the Buffalo Airport at about 10:20 pm local time. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show83-continental-buffalo.m4v Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:15:00 GMT no 1:01 plane, crash, dash, 8, bombardier, de havilland, dehavilland, continental, airlines, connections, colgan, air, plane, crash, fatal, airline, fear, flying TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis First Fatal Airliner Event in US in over Two Years A Continental Connection Dash 8 aircraft crashed into a residential area near Buffalo, NY, killing all 45 passengers and four crew members on the aircraft, plus one person on the ground. The aircraft was on a scheduled domestic flight from Newark, NJ, and crashed about five miles from the Buffalo Airport at about 10:20 pm local time. http://buffalo.airsafe.org A Continental Connection Dash 8 aircraft crashed into a residential area near Buffalo, NY, killing all 45 passengers and four crew members on the aircraft, plus one person on the ground. The aircraft was on a scheduled domestic flight from Newark, NJ, and crashed about five miles from the Buffalo Airport at about 10:20 pm local time. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show83-continental-buffalo.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:40:00 GMT no 1:01 plane, crash, dash, 8, bombardier, de havilland, dehavilland, continental, airlines, connections, colgan, air, plane, crash, fatal, airline, fear, flying TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A Discussion with One of the Founders of Bird Strike Committee USA On January 18th, 2009, three days after the bird strike related ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in New York, I interviewed bird strike expert Dr. Ron Merritt. He's currently the president of Detect, Inc., which manufactures bird strike avoidance radars. He was also at one time the military commander of US Air Force unit responsible for understanding and reducing bird strike hazards to Air Force aircraft. For the next half hour or so, you'll hear Ron and I discuss a variety of bird strike and wildlife hazard topics, including the need for wildlife experts in the US Airways accident investigation team, wildlife control policy issues, and the history of the key bird strike organizations in the US and Canada. http://hudson.airsafe.org On January 18th, 2009, three days after the bird strike related ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in New York, I interviewed bird strike expert Dr. Ron Merritt. He's currently the president of Detect, Inc., which manufactures bird strike avoidance radars. He was also at one time the military commander of US Air Force unit responsible for understanding and reducing bird strike hazards to Air Force aircraft. For the next half hour or so, you'll hear Ron and I discuss a variety of bird strike and wildlife hazard topics, including the need for wildlife experts in the US Airways accident investigation team, wildlife control policy issues, and the history of the key bird strike organizations in the US and Canada. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show81-usairways-merritt.mp3 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT no 34:51 plane, crash, ditch, airbus, a320, bird, interview, 1549, trip, detect, ron, merritt, strike, hudson, airline, fear, flying TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Interview about issues surrounding the 15 January 2009 ditching of a US Airways A320 in New York's Hudson River On February 9th, 2009, I was a guest on the "Escapes" radio show hosted by Ann Lombardi of the the Trip Chicks, who along Wendy Swartzell run the Atlanta area travel company Passport to Adventure. During the show, we discussed several of the issues around the previous month's ditching accident involving a US Airways A320 in New York, including what can be done about bird strike hazards, and how passengers should deal with fear of flying. http://hudson.airsafe.org On February 9th, 2009, I was a guest on the "Escapes" radio show hosted by Ann Lombardi of the the Trip Chicks, who along Wendy Swartzell run the Atlanta area travel company Passport to Adventure. During the show, we discussed several of the issues around the previous month's ditching accident involving a US Airways A320 in New York, including what can be done about bird strike hazards, and how passengers should deal with fear of flying. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show82-tripchicks.mp3 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:30:00 GMT no 21:58 plane, crash, ditch, airbus, a320, bird, interview, tripchicks, trip, chicks, lombardi, strike, hudson, airline, fear, flying TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis How media coverage affects fear of flying, and ideas for preventing bird strikes On 15 January 2009, a US Airways A320 encountered a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. Both engines lost power, apparently as the result of experiencing multiple bird strikes, and the crew was able to successfully ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River. All five crew members and 150 passengers survived the accident. The following day, Dr. Todd Curtis was a guest of Dean Richards on Chicago's WGN radio. They discussed the US Airways event, how the public's fear of flying is affected by extensive media coverage of airline accidents, and what kind of measures could be taken to deal with the threat of bird strikes. http://hudson.airsafe.org On 15 January 2009, a US Airways A320 encountered a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. Both engines lost power, apparently as the result of experiencing multiple bird strikes, and the crew was able to successfully ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River. All five crew members and 150 passengers survived the accident. The following day, Dr. Todd Curtis was a guest of Dean Richards on Chicago's WGN radio. They discussed the US Airways event, how the public's fear of flying is affected by extensive media coverage of airline accidents, and what kind of measures could be taken to deal with the threat of bird strikes. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show80-usairways-wgn.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:40:00 GMT no 13:15 plane, crash, ditch, airbus, a320, bird, strike, hudson, airline, fear, flying TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial Report Including the Sequence of Events Leading to the Ditching On 15 January 2009, a US Airways A320 experienced a loss of power to both engines shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The crew was able to successfully ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River near midtown Manhattan. Reportedly, the aircraft encountered a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. The aircraft reached an maximum altitude of about 3200 feet before it began to descend. After ditching, all five crew members and 150 passengers evacuated the aircraft. One passenger sustained serious injuries. http://hudson.airsafe.org On 15 January 2009, a US Airways A320 experienced a loss of power to both engines shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The crew was able to successfully ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River near midtown Manhattan. Reportedly, the aircraft encountered a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. The aircraft reached an maximum altitude of about 3200 feet before it began to descend. After ditching, all five crew members and 150 passengers evacuated the aircraft. One passenger sustained serious injuries. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show79-usairways-ditch.wmv Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:30:00 GMT no 2:41 plane, crash, ditch, airbus, a320, bird, strike, hudson, airline TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial Report Including the Sequence of Events Leading to the Ditching On 15 January 2009, a US Airways A320 experienced a loss of power to both engines shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The crew was able to successfully ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River near midtown Manhattan. Reportedly, the aircraft encountered a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. The aircraft reached an maximum altitude of about 3200 feet before it began to descend. After ditching, all five crew members and 150 passengers evacuated the aircraft. One passenger sustained serious injuries. http://hudson.airsafe.org On 15 January 2009, a US Airways A320 experienced a loss of power to both engines shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The crew was able to successfully ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River near midtown Manhattan. Reportedly, the aircraft encountered a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. The aircraft reached an maximum altitude of about 3200 feet before it began to descend. After ditching, all five crew members and 150 passengers evacuated the aircraft. One passenger sustained serious injuries. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show79-usairways-ditch.m4v Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:50:00 GMT no 2:41 plane, crash, ditch, airbus, a320, bird, strike, hudson, airline TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial Report Including the Sequence of Events Leading to the Ditching On 15 January 2009, a US Airways A320 experienced a loss of power to both engines shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The crew was able to successfully ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River near midtown Manhattan. Reportedly, the aircraft encountered a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. The aircraft reached an maximum altitude of about 3200 feet before it began to descend. After ditching, all five crew members and 150 passengers evacuated the aircraft. One passenger sustained serious injuries. http://2008.airsafe.org On 15 January 2009, a US Airways A320 experienced a loss of power to both engines shortly after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The crew was able to successfully ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River near midtown Manhattan. Reportedly, the aircraft encountered a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. The aircraft reached an maximum altitude of about 3200 feet before it began to descend. After ditching, all five crew members and 150 passengers evacuated the aircraft. One passenger sustained serious injuries. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show79-usairways-ditch.mp3 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:10:00 GMT no 2:40 plane, crash, ditch, airbus, a320, bird, strike, hudson, airline TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A look back at the seven fatal events, and 15 other significant aviation safety events of 2008 The year 2008 had the fewest fatal airline crashes in any year since AirSafe.com began it's annual review of airline safety events in 1996. This 13th annual review discusses seven fatal airline events, and fifteen other significant events from 2008. As AirSafe.com looks back at the fatal and significant aviation safety events of last year, the most noticeable fact about this 13th annual review is that 2008 had fewer fatal airline events than any of the previous 12 years reviewed by AirSafe.com. The most was 19 fatal events in 1997, and the previous low was eight fatal events in 2003, 2006, and 2007. http://2008.airsafe.org The year 2008 had the fewest fatal airline crashes in any year since AirSafe.com began it's annual review of airline safety events in 1996. This 13th annual review discusses seven fatal airline events, and fifteen other significant events from 2008. As AirSafe.com looks back at the fatal and significant aviation safety events of last year, the most noticeable fact about this 13th annual review is that 2008 had fewer fatal airline events than any of the previous 12 years reviewed by AirSafe.com. The most was 19 fatal events in 1997, and the previous low was eight fatal events in 2003, 2006, and 2007. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show78-2008-review.wmv Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT no 4:07 plane, crash, review, 2008, airline, aircraft, military, significant, fatal, event, celebrities TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A look back at the seven fatal events, and 15 other significant aviation safety events of 2008 The year 2008 had the fewest fatal airline crashes in any year since AirSafe.com began it's annual review of airline safety events in 1996. This 13th annual review discusses seven fatal airline events, and fifteen other significant events from 2008. As AirSafe.com looks back at the fatal and significant aviation safety events of last year, the most noticeable fact about this 13th annual review is that 2008 had fewer fatal airline events than any of the previous 12 years reviewed by AirSafe.com. The most was 19 fatal events in 1997, and the previous low was eight fatal events in 2003, 2006, and 2007. http://2008.airsafe.org The year 2008 had the fewest fatal airline crashes in any year since AirSafe.com began it's annual review of airline safety events in 1996. This 13th annual review discusses seven fatal airline events, and fifteen other significant events from 2008. As AirSafe.com looks back at the fatal and significant aviation safety events of last year, the most noticeable fact about this 13th annual review is that 2008 had fewer fatal airline events than any of the previous 12 years reviewed by AirSafe.com. The most was 19 fatal events in 1997, and the previous low was eight fatal events in 2003, 2006, and 2007. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show78-2008-review.m4v Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT no 4:07 plane, crash, review, 2008, airline, aircraft, military, significant, fatal, event, celebrities TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A look back at the seven fatal events, and 15 other significant aviation safety events of 2008 The year 2008 had the fewest fatal airline crashes in any year since AirSafe.com began it's annual review of airline safety events in 1996. This 13th annual review discusses seven fatal airline events, and fifteen other significant events from 2008. As AirSafe.com looks back at the fatal and significant aviation safety events of last year, the most noticeable fact about this 13th annual review is that 2008 had fewer fatal airline events than any of the previous 12 years reviewed by AirSafe.com. The most was 19 fatal events in 1997, and the previous low was eight fatal events in 2003, 2006, and 2007. http://2008.airsafe.org The year 2008 had the fewest fatal airline crashes in any year since AirSafe.com began it's annual review of airline safety events in 1996. This 13th annual review discusses seven fatal airline events, and fifteen other significant events from 2008. As AirSafe.com looks back at the fatal and significant aviation safety events of last year, the most noticeable fact about this 13th annual review is that 2008 had fewer fatal airline events than any of the previous 12 years reviewed by AirSafe.com. The most was 19 fatal events in 1997, and the previous low was eight fatal events in 2003, 2006, and 2007. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show78-2008-review.mp3 Thu, 1 Jan 2009 06:30:00 GMT no 4:06 plane, crash, review, 2008, airline, aircraft, military, significant, fatal, event, celebrities TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Update on the Investigation of a crash that killed four members of one family Update on an 8 December 2008 crash involving a US Marine Corps F/A-18 jet based at the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station which crashed during approch about two miles short of the runway. The pilot successfully ejected, but four people, including two children, their mother, and their grandmother were killed in one of the two houses destoyed by the jet. No one else on the ground was injured. http://www.airsafenews.com/2008/12/crash-of-fa-18-jet-near-san-diego.html Update on an 8 December 2008 crash involving a US Marine Corps F/A-18 jet based at the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station which crashed during approch about two miles short of the runway. The pilot successfully ejected, but four people, including two children, their mother, and their grandmother were killed in one of the two houses destoyed by the jet. No one else on the ground was injured. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show76-f-18.m4v Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:20:00 GMT no 1:36 f/a, 18, san, diego, plane, crash, mcas, miramar, pilot, eject TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Update on the Investigation of a crash that killed four members of one family Update on an 8 December 2008 crash involving a US Marine Corps F/A-18 jet based at the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station which crashed during approch about two miles short of the runway. The pilot successfully ejected, but four people, including two children, their mother, and their grandmother were killed in one of the two houses destoyed by the jet. No one else on the ground was injured. http://www.airsafenews.com/2008/12/crash-of-fa-18-jet-near-san-diego.html Update on an 8 December 2008 crash involving a US Marine Corps F/A-18 jet based at the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station which crashed during approch about two miles short of the runway. The pilot successfully ejected, but four people, including two children, their mother, and their grandmother were killed in one of the two houses destoyed by the jet. No one else on the ground was injured. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show76-f-18.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT no 1:38 f/a, 18, san, diego, plane, crash, mcas, miramar, pilot, eject TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis What an Air Canada Event Says About Incapacitated Pilots AirSafe.com reviews the investigation into a January 2008 incident where an Air Canada pilot became mentally incapacitated and had to be removed from the cockpit. Once the first officer was removed, the captain was able to safely land the aircraft. The event caused some in the aviation community to question whether this kind of incident may have led to serious problems in the past. While a review of the available incident and accident record by AirSafe.com revealed no proven cases of a mentally incapacitated pilot deliberately causing death or serious injury to passengers, there have been several cases where such behavior was suspected, and one case where a pilot crashed an airliner on purpose. http://www.airsafenews.com/2008/11/risks-from-incapacitated-pilots-and.html AirSafe.com reviews the investigation into a January 2008 incident where an Air Canada pilot became mentally incapacitated and had to be removed from the cockpit. Once the first officer was removed, the captain was able to safely land the aircraft. The event caused some in the aviation community to question whether this kind of incident may have led to serious problems in the past. While a review of the available incident and accident record by AirSafe.com revealed no proven cases of a mentally incapacitated pilot deliberately causing death or serious injury to passengers, there have been several cases where such behavior was suspected, and one case where a pilot crashed an airliner on purpose. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show75-air-canada-pilot.mp3 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT no 5:01 pilot, incapacitation, air, canada, 767, atlantic, ireland, irish, mental, delusional, suicidal, egyptair, silkair, 737 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A discussion about the effectiveness of a TSA program to choose passengers for further security screening based on their behavior. This interview from the Radio America show The Gregg Knapp Experience focused on a TSA behavior detection program that singles out passengers for extra screening based on what the TSA describes as suspicious behavior. Since the program began in 2006, over 160,000 passengers were pulled aside for additional checks such as a pat-down search or an interivew. Less than one percent of those passengers were arrested, often on charges related to drugs or carrying false identification. The TSA didn't mention whether any of those searched or arrested were on any kind of terror watch list, or intended to commit a terrorist act. For more information about what passengers can do to deal with TSA security issues, please visit tsa.airsafe.org. There you'll a number of resources, including extensive information on current TSA rules, advice on packing, advice on traveling with duty free items such as alcohol and perfume, and links to airline complaint resources. http://www.airsafenews.com/2008/11/interview-on-gregg-knapp-experience-18.html This interview from the Radio America show The Gregg Knapp Experience focused on a TSA behavior detection program that singles out passengers for extra screening based on what the TSA describes as suspicious behavior. Since the program began in 2006, over 160,000 passengers were pulled aside for additional checks such as a pat-down search or an interivew. Less than one percent of those passengers were arrested, often on charges related to drugs or carrying false identification. The TSA didn't mention whether any of those searched or arrested were on any kind of terror watch list, or intended to commit a terrorist act. For more information about what passengers can do to deal with TSA security issues, please visit tsa.airsafe.org. There you'll a number of resources, including extensive information on current TSA rules, advice on packing, advice on traveling with duty free items such as alcohol and perfume, and links to airline complaint resources. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show74-knapp2.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:00 GMT no 9:16 tsa, behavior, detection,program, screen, security, interview, risk, air, safety, security TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the lack of interest by the US media in this event reveals that the US is in the middle of a record breaking period of no passenger fatalities on US airlines. The accident earlier this month involving a Qantas Airbus A330 on a flight from Singapore to Perth seriously injured several passengers, but didn't result in any fatalities. The event drew substantial news media attention in Australia and Asia, but very little attention from major US media. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com believes that this may be an example of how when it comes to airline events, it's difficult to get the attention of the US public, or of the policy makers in the US, if no one is killed, especially when there have not been any fatal airline events involving US airlines in over two years. The current 26-month period since the last fatal US event is the longest period without a passenger fatality on a US airliner since airlines in the US first began using jet aircraft in 1958. Dr Curtis suggests that there is always room for improvement, and one way to improve the system is to study the results of accident investigations, including the ongoing Qantas investigation. AirSafe.com provides links to that investigation at http://qantas.airsafe.org. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/qantas.htm The accident earlier this month involving a Qantas Airbus A330 on a flight from Singapore to Perth seriously injured several passengers, but didn't result in any fatalities. The event drew substantial news media attention in Australia and Asia, but very little attention from major US media. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com believes that this may be an example of how when it comes to airline events, it's difficult to get the attention of the US public, or of the policy makers in the US, if no one is killed, especially when there have not been any fatal airline events involving US airlines in over two years. The current 26-month period since the last fatal US event is the longest period without a passenger fatality on a US airliner since airlines in the US first began using jet aircraft in 1958. Dr Curtis suggests that there is always room for improvement, and one way to improve the system is to study the results of accident investigations, including the ongoing Qantas investigation. AirSafe.com provides links to that investigation at http://qantas.airsafe.org. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show73-npr.mp3 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT no 7:27 qantas, a330, accident, rate, us, fatal, event, faa, risk, air, safety, complacency TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis First-hand Account from a Passenger on the Qantas A330 Accident Flight that Seriously Injured over a Dozen Passengers This show features an interview with Keesin Ng, a passengers on a Qantas A330 aircraft that experienced a violent in-flight upset during a flight from Singapore to Perth on 7 October 2008. About 75 passengers and crew members were injured during this event, with 14 hospitalized with serious injuries such as fractures and lacerations. The interview occurred three days after the event with passenger Keesin Ng, who provides additional details about the in-flight drama. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/qantas.htm This show features an interview with Keesin Ng, a passengers on a Qantas A330 aircraft that experienced a violent in-flight upset during a flight from Singapore to Perth on 7 October 2008. About 75 passengers and crew members were injured during this event, with 14 hospitalized with serious injuries such as fractures and lacerations. The interview occurred three days after the event with passenger Keesin Ng, who provides additional details about the in-flight drama. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show72-qantas-interview.mp3 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT no 27:00 qantas, a330, airbus, flight, interview, passenger, injuries, australia, perth, singapore, safety, incident, accident TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Review of a Qantas A330 In-flight Event that Injured Several Dozen on Board A Qantas Airbus A330-300, with 303 passengers and 10 crew members on board, was on a scheduled international flight from Singapore to Perth. While in cruise, the aircraft reportedly experienced some type of sudden and unexpected altitude change. The crew issued a mayday call before diverting the aircraft to the airport at Learmonth, near the town of Exmouth, about 1100 kilometers or 680 miles north of its intended destination of Perth. About 36 passengers and crew members were injured, with over a dozen severe injuries. AirSafe.com is providing additional information about the event is available at http://qantas.airsafe.org. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/qantas.htm A Qantas Airbus A330-300, with 303 passengers and 10 crew members on board, was on a scheduled international flight from Singapore to Perth. While in cruise, the aircraft reportedly experienced some type of sudden and unexpected altitude change. The crew issued a mayday call before diverting the aircraft to the airport at Learmonth, near the town of Exmouth, about 1100 kilometers or 680 miles north of its intended destination of Perth. About 36 passengers and crew members were injured, with over a dozen severe injuries. AirSafe.com is providing additional information about the event is available at http://qantas.airsafe.org. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show71-qantas-mayday.wmv Wed, 8 Oct 2008 05:35:00 GMT no 2:41 qantas, a330, airbus, flight, upset, injuries, australia, singapore, safety, incident, accident TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Review of a Qantas A330 In-flight Event that Injured Several Dozen on Board A Qantas Airbus A330-300, with 303 passengers and 10 crew members on board, was on a scheduled international flight from Singapore to Perth. While in cruise, the aircraft reportedly experienced some type of sudden and unexpected altitude change. The crew issued a mayday call before diverting the aircraft to the airport at Learmonth, near the town of Exmouth, about 1100 kilometers or 680 miles north of its intended destination of Perth. About 36 passengers and crew members were injured, with over a dozen severe injuries. AirSafe.com is providing additional information about the event is available at http://qantas.airsafe.org. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/qantas.htm A Qantas Airbus A330-300, with 303 passengers and 10 crew members on board, was on a scheduled international flight from Singapore to Perth. While in cruise, the aircraft reportedly experienced some type of sudden and unexpected altitude change. The crew issued a mayday call before diverting the aircraft to the airport at Learmonth, near the town of Exmouth, about 1100 kilometers or 680 miles north of its intended destination of Perth. About 36 passengers and crew members were injured, with over a dozen severe injuries. AirSafe.com is providing additional information about the event is available at http://qantas.airsafe.org. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show71-qantas-mayday.m4v Wed, 8 Oct 2008 05:30:00 GMT no 2:41 qantas, a330, airbus, flight, upset, injuries, australia, singapore, safety, incident, accident TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Review of a Qantas A330 In-flight Event that Injured Several Dozen on Board A Qantas Airbus A330-300, with 303 passengers and 10 crew members on board, was on a scheduled international flight from Singapore to Perth. While in cruise, the aircraft reportedly experienced some type of sudden and unexpected altitude change. The crew issued a mayday call before diverting the aircraft to the airport at Learmonth, near the town of Exmouth, about 1100 kilometers or 680 miles north of its intended destination of Perth. About 36 passengers and crew members were injured, with over a dozen severe injuries. AirSafe.com is providing additional information about the event is available at http://qantas.airsafe.org. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/qantas.htm A Qantas Airbus A330-300, with 303 passengers and 10 crew members on board, was on a scheduled international flight from Singapore to Perth. While in cruise, the aircraft reportedly experienced some type of sudden and unexpected altitude change. The crew issued a mayday call before diverting the aircraft to the airport at Learmonth, near the town of Exmouth, about 1100 kilometers or 680 miles north of its intended destination of Perth. About 36 passengers and crew members were injured, with over a dozen severe injuries. AirSafe.com is providing additional information about the event is available at http://qantas.airsafe.org. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show71-qantas-mayday.mp3 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT no 2:41 qantas, a330, airbus, flight, upset, injuries, australia, singapore, safety, incident, accident TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Review of the facts about the discovery of the Fossett crash site On September 3rd, 2007, adventurer Steve Fossett took off from Yerington, Nevada on a short flight in a Bellanca Super Decathlon, and went missing. After more than a year, a hiker found some of his personal effects high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California on September 29, 2008. Two days later, authorities spotted wreckage from his aircraft. Possible human remains were also found at the site. The aircraft crashed into a steep granite slope at an elevation of about 10,000 feet, seven miles west of the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The crash site is about 93 miles or 150 kilometers south of Yerington, Nevada. Pieces of the plane were scattered over a steeply sloped area, with the engine about 300 feet from the fuselage wreckage. There was also evidence of a post crash fire. Fossett was the only occupant. http://www.airsafe.com/events/celebs/fossett.htm On September 3rd, 2007, adventurer Steve Fossett took off from Yerington, Nevada on a short flight in a Bellanca Super Decathlon, and went missing. After more than a year, a hiker found some of his personal effects high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California on September 29, 2008. Two days later, authorities spotted wreckage from his aircraft. Possible human remains were also found at the site. The aircraft crashed into a steep granite slope at an elevation of about 10,000 feet, seven miles west of the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The crash site is about 93 miles or 150 kilometers south of Yerington, Nevada. Pieces of the plane were scattered over a steeply sloped area, with the engine about 300 feet from the fuselage wreckage. There was also evidence of a post crash fire. Fossett was the only occupant. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show70-fossett.wmv Fri, 3 Oct 2008 17:25:00 GMT no 2:30 steve, fossett, adventurer, bellanca, decathlon, champion, mammoth, lakes, yerington, nv, ca, nevada, california TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Review of the facts about the discovery of the Fossett crash site On September 3rd, 2007, adventurer Steve Fossett took off from Yerington, Nevada on a short flight in a Bellanca Super Decathlon, and went missing. After more than a year, a hiker found some of his personal effects high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California on September 29, 2008. Two days later, authorities spotted wreckage from his aircraft. Possible human remains were also found at the site. The aircraft crashed into a steep granite slope at an elevation of about 10,000 feet, seven miles west of the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The crash site is about 93 miles or 150 kilometers south of Yerington, Nevada. Pieces of the plane were scattered over a steeply sloped area, with the engine about 300 feet from the fuselage wreckage. There was also evidence of a post crash fire. Fossett was the only occupant. http://www.airsafe.com/events/celebs/fossett.htm On September 3rd, 2007, adventurer Steve Fossett took off from Yerington, Nevada on a short flight in a Bellanca Super Decathlon, and went missing. After more than a year, a hiker found some of his personal effects high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California on September 29, 2008. Two days later, authorities spotted wreckage from his aircraft. Possible human remains were also found at the site. The aircraft crashed into a steep granite slope at an elevation of about 10,000 feet, seven miles west of the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The crash site is about 93 miles or 150 kilometers south of Yerington, Nevada. Pieces of the plane were scattered over a steeply sloped area, with the engine about 300 feet from the fuselage wreckage. There was also evidence of a post crash fire. Fossett was the only occupant. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show70-fossett.m4v Fri, 3 Oct 2008 17:20:00 GMT no 2:30 steve, fossett, adventurer, bellanca, decathlon, champion, mammoth, lakes, yerington, nv, ca, nevada, california TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Review of the facts about the discovery of the Fossett crash site On September 3rd, 2007, adventurer Steve Fossett took off from Yerington, Nevada on a short flight in a Bellanca Super Decathlon, and went missing. After more than a year, a hiker found some of his personal effects high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California on September 29, 2008. Two days later, authorities spotted wreckage from his aircraft. Possible human remains were also found at the site. The aircraft crashed into a steep granite slope at an elevation of about 10,000 feet, seven miles west of the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The crash site is about 93 miles or 150 kilometers south of Yerington, Nevada. Pieces of the plane were scattered over a steeply sloped area, with the engine about 300 feet from the fuselage wreckage. There was also evidence of a post crash fire. Fossett was the only occupant. http://www.airsafe.com/events/celebs/fossett.htm On September 3rd, 2007, adventurer Steve Fossett took off from Yerington, Nevada on a short flight in a Bellanca Super Decathlon, and went missing. After more than a year, a hiker found some of his personal effects high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California on September 29, 2008. Two days later, authorities spotted wreckage from his aircraft. Possible human remains were also found at the site. The aircraft crashed into a steep granite slope at an elevation of about 10,000 feet, seven miles west of the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The crash site is about 93 miles or 150 kilometers south of Yerington, Nevada. Pieces of the plane were scattered over a steeply sloped area, with the engine about 300 feet from the fuselage wreckage. There was also evidence of a post crash fire. Fossett was the only occupant. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show70-fossett.mp3 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 06:40:00 GMT no 2:30 steve, fossett, adventurer, bellanca, decathlon, champion, mammoth, lakes, yerington, nv, ca, nevada, california TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis An overview of the fatal aircraft accident that injured Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker Travis Barker, former drummer for the music group Blink-182, Adam Goldstein, more widely known as DJ AM, and two other passengers were in a Learjet 60 aircraft that was on a chartered flight from Columbia, South Carolina to Van Nuys airport in Los Angeles. The crash, which happened shortly before midnight, occurred during takeoff. The crew was attempting to abort the takeoff because of what they thought was a blown tire. The NTSB also reported that accident investigators reviewing the recording heard sounds consistent with a tire blowout. The crew was unable to stop the aircraft before it departed the runway. The plane struck a series of antennas and lights, crashed through a fence, crossed a nearby highway, and came to rest on an embankment where it burst into flames. The crash and subsequent fire killed both flight crew members and two of the four passengers. The two survivors, Barker and Goldstein, escaped the aircraft but suffered severe burns. http://www.airsafe.com/events/celebs/blink182.htm Travis Barker, former drummer for the music group Blink-182, Adam Goldstein, more widely known as DJ AM, and two other passengers were in a Learjet 60 aircraft that was on a chartered flight from Columbia, South Carolina to Van Nuys airport in Los Angeles. The crash, which happened shortly before midnight, occurred during takeoff. The crew was attempting to abort the takeoff because of what they thought was a blown tire. The NTSB also reported that accident investigators reviewing the recording heard sounds consistent with a tire blowout. The crew was unable to stop the aircraft before it departed the runway. The plane struck a series of antennas and lights, crashed through a fence, crossed a nearby highway, and came to rest on an embankment where it burst into flames. The crash and subsequent fire killed both flight crew members and two of the four passengers. The two survivors, Barker and Goldstein, escaped the aircraft but suffered severe burns. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show69-blink182.wmv Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:30:00 GMT no 2:25 travis, barker, dj, am, drummer, blink, 182, columbia, sc, learjet, 60, crash, fire, burn, music TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis An overview of the fatal aircraft accident that injured Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker Travis Barker, former drummer for the music group Blink-182, Adam Goldstein, more widely known as DJ AM, and two other passengers were in a Learjet 60 aircraft that was on a chartered flight from Columbia, South Carolina to Van Nuys airport in Los Angeles. The crash, which happened shortly before midnight, occurred during takeoff. The crew was attempting to abort the takeoff because of what they thought was a blown tire. The NTSB also reported that accident investigators reviewing the recording heard sounds consistent with a tire blowout. The crew was unable to stop the aircraft before it departed the runway. The plane struck a series of antennas and lights, crashed through a fence, crossed a nearby highway, and came to rest on an embankment where it burst into flames. The crash and subsequent fire killed both flight crew members and two of the four passengers. The two survivors, Barker and Goldstein, escaped the aircraft but suffered severe burns. http://www.airsafe.com/events/celebs/blink182.htm Travis Barker, former drummer for the music group Blink-182, Adam Goldstein, more widely known as DJ AM, and two other passengers were in a Learjet 60 aircraft that was on a chartered flight from Columbia, South Carolina to Van Nuys airport in Los Angeles. The crash, which happened shortly before midnight, occurred during takeoff. The crew was attempting to abort the takeoff because of what they thought was a blown tire. The NTSB also reported that accident investigators reviewing the recording heard sounds consistent with a tire blowout. The crew was unable to stop the aircraft before it departed the runway. The plane struck a series of antennas and lights, crashed through a fence, crossed a nearby highway, and came to rest on an embankment where it burst into flames. The crash and subsequent fire killed both flight crew members and two of the four passengers. The two survivors, Barker and Goldstein, escaped the aircraft but suffered severe burns. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show69-blink182.m4v Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT no 2:25 travis, barker, dj, am, drummer, blink, 182, columbia, sc, learjet, 60, crash, fire, burn, music TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis An overview of the fatal aircraft accident that injured Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker Travis Barker, former drummer for the music group Blink-182, Adam Goldstein, more widely known as DJ AM, and two other passengers were in a Learjet 60 aircraft that was on a chartered flight from Columbia, South Carolina to Van Nuys airport in Los Angeles. The crash, which happened shortly before midnight, occurred during takeoff. The crew was attempting to abort the takeoff because of what they thought was a blown tire. The NTSB also reported that accident investigators reviewing the recording heard sounds consistent with a tire blowout. The crew was unable to stop the aircraft before it departed the runway. The plane struck a series of antennas and lights, crashed through a fence, crossed a nearby highway, and came to rest on an embankment where it burst into flames. The crash and subsequent fire killed both flight crew members and two of the four passengers. The two survivors, Barker and Goldstein, escaped the aircraft but suffered severe burns. http://www.airsafe.com/events/celebs/blink182.htm Travis Barker, former drummer for the music group Blink-182, Adam Goldstein, more widely known as DJ AM, and two other passengers were in a Learjet 60 aircraft that was on a chartered flight from Columbia, South Carolina to Van Nuys airport in Los Angeles. The crash, which happened shortly before midnight, occurred during takeoff. The crew was attempting to abort the takeoff because of what they thought was a blown tire. The NTSB also reported that accident investigators reviewing the recording heard sounds consistent with a tire blowout. The crew was unable to stop the aircraft before it departed the runway. The plane struck a series of antennas and lights, crashed through a fence, crossed a nearby highway, and came to rest on an embankment where it burst into flames. The crash and subsequent fire killed both flight crew members and two of the four passengers. The two survivors, Barker and Goldstein, escaped the aircraft but suffered severe burns. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show69-blink182.mp3 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT no 2:24 travis, barker, dj, am, drummer, blink, 182, columbia, sc, learjet, 60, crash, fire, burn, music TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A discussion of key issues in the days following the crash of a Spanair MD82 in Madrid The previous podcast reviewed the initial findings from the Spanish accident investigation. The video version of the podcast also included portions of a security camera video that captured the final moments of the flight. This podcast features a discussion that was originally recorded on August 23rd, 2008, three days after the crash of the Spanair MD82, and featured Capt. Tom Bunn of the SOAR fear of flying organization, and Capt. Steve Fisher, a veteran airline pilot who has flown for a major US airline for over two decades. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/spanair.htm The previous podcast reviewed the initial findings from the Spanish accident investigation. The video version of the podcast also included portions of a security camera video that captured the final moments of the flight. This podcast features a discussion that was originally recorded on August 23rd, 2008, three days after the crash of the Spanair MD82, and featured Capt. Tom Bunn of the SOAR fear of flying organization, and Capt. Steve Fisher, a veteran airline pilot who has flown for a major US airline for over two decades. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show68-spanair3.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:45:00 GMT no 26:17 spanair, fatal, event, crash, madrid, sas, group, investigation, update, douglas, md82, md-82, boeing, v1, takeoff, emergency, procedures TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A report of the preliminary findings of the Spanish authorities investigating the accident. Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the preliminary findings in the investigation of the 20 August 2008 crash of a Spanair MD82 in Madrid. Spanish investigators reportedly found that the flaps were not properly configured for takeoff and that the crew flap configuration alarm was not activated. A video taken by the Spanish airport authorities also show that there was no indication of a fire or explosion while the aircraft was airborne. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/spanair.htm Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the preliminary findings in the investigation of the 20 August 2008 crash of a Spanair MD82 in Madrid. Spanish investigators reportedly found that the flaps were not properly configured for takeoff and that the crew flap configuration alarm was not activated. A video taken by the Spanish airport authorities also show that there was no indication of a fire or explosion while the aircraft was airborne. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show67-spanair2.wmv Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:15:00 GMT no 2:17 spanair, fatal, event, crash, madrid, sas, group, investigation, update, douglas, md82, md-82, boeing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A report of the preliminary findings of the Spanish authorities investigating the accident. Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the preliminary findings in the investigation of the 20 August 2008 crash of a Spanair MD82 in Madrid. Spanish investigators reportedly found that the flaps were not properly configured for takeoff and that the crew flap configuration alarm was not activated. A video taken by the Spanish airport authorities also show that there was no indication of a fire or explosion while the aircraft was airborne. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/spanair.htm Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the preliminary findings in the investigation of the 20 August 2008 crash of a Spanair MD82 in Madrid. Spanish investigators reportedly found that the flaps were not properly configured for takeoff and that the crew flap configuration alarm was not activated. A video taken by the Spanish airport authorities also show that there was no indication of a fire or explosion while the aircraft was airborne. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show67-spanair2.m4v Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:45:00 GMT no 2:17 spanair, fatal, event, crash, madrid, sas, group, investigation, update, douglas, md82, md-82, boeing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A report of the preliminary findings of the Spanish authorities investigating the accident. Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the preliminary findings in the investigation of the 20 August 2008 crash of a Spanair MD82 in Madrid. Spanish investigators reportedly found that the flaps were not properly configured for takeoff and that the crew flap configuration alarm was not activated. A video taken by the Spanish airport authorities also show that there was no indication of a fire or explosion while the aircraft was airborne. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/spanair.htm Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the preliminary findings in the investigation of the 20 August 2008 crash of a Spanair MD82 in Madrid. Spanish investigators reportedly found that the flaps were not properly configured for takeoff and that the crew flap configuration alarm was not activated. A video taken by the Spanish airport authorities also show that there was no indication of a fire or explosion while the aircraft was airborne. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show67-spanair2.mp3 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:45:00 GMT no 2:17 spanair, fatal, event, crash, madrid, sas, group, investigation, update, douglas, md82, md-82, boeing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial AirSafe.com report of the crash of an Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 near Perm, Russia. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 near Perm, Russia. There were 82 passengers and six crew on the aircraft. All 88 passengers and crew were killed, including six children and one infant. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/fsu.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 near Perm, Russia. There were 82 passengers and six crew on the aircraft. All 88 passengers and crew were killed, including six children and one infant. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show66-aeroflot-nord.wmv Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:55 GMT no 1:54 air, airline, safety, russia, perm, moscow, accident, former, soviet, union, fatal, event, accident, airline, aeroflot, nord TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial AirSafe.com report of the crash of an Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 near Perm, Russia. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 near Perm, Russia. There were 82 passengers and six crew on the aircraft. All 88 passengers and crew were killed, including six children and one infant. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/fsu.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 near Perm, Russia. There were 82 passengers and six crew on the aircraft. All 88 passengers and crew were killed, including six children and one infant. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show66-aeroflot-nord.m4v Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:30 GMT no 1:54 air, airline, safety, russia, perm, moscow, accident, former, soviet, union, fatal, event, accident, airline, aeroflot, nord TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial AirSafe.com report of the crash of an Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 near Perm, Russia. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 near Perm, Russia. There were 82 passengers and six crew on the aircraft. All 88 passengers and crew were killed, including six children and one infant. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/fsu.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Aeroflot-Nord 737-500 near Perm, Russia. There were 82 passengers and six crew on the aircraft. All 88 passengers and crew were killed, including six children and one infant http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show66-aeroflot-nord.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:00 GMT no 1:54 air, airline, safety, russia, perm, moscow, accident, former, soviet, union, fatal, event, accident, airline, aeroflot, nord TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches. http://www.airsafe.com/paxinfo/storms.htm When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show65-storms.wmv Wed, 3 Sep 2008 06:00 GMT no 2:27 air, airline, safety, hurricane, delay, severe, storm, gulf, atlantic, tropical, storm, andrew, katrina, gustav, isabel TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches. http://www.airsafe.com/paxinfo/storms.htm When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show65-storms.m4v Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:50 GMT no 2:27 air, airline, safety, hurricane, delay, severe, storm, gulf, atlantic, tropical, storm, andrew, katrina, gustav, isabel TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches. http://www.airsafe.com/paxinfo/storms.htm When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show65-storms.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:00 GMT no 2:27 air, airline, safety, hurricane, delay, severe, storm, gulf, atlantic, tropical, storm, andrew, katrina, gustav, isabel TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Discussion of the 20 August 2008 crash of a Spanair MD82 with airline pilot and noted author Capt. Patrick Smith Two days after the crash of a Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008, Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com interviewed Patrick Smith, an airline captain with a major US carrier and the author of the book "Ask the Pilot." They discussed several crash-related issues, including the quality of media coverage of the event, and provided some insights into what areas may be important in the ongoing investigation. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/spanair.htm Two days after the crash of a Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008, Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com interviewed Patrick Smith, an airline captain with a major US carrier and the author of the book "Ask the Pilot." They discussed several crash-related issues, including the quality of media coverage of the event, and provided some insights into what areas may be important in the ongoing investigation. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show64-spanair2.mp3 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT no 20:30 spanair, fatal, event, crash, madrid, sas, group, douglas, md82, md-82, boeing, patrick, smith TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial AirSafe.com report of a fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. At least 65 of those on board, including five of the seven crew members, were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/itek.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly survived. At least 65 of those on board, including five of the seven crew members, were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show63-itek.wmv Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:10:00 GMT no 1:57 air, airline, safety, kyrgyzstan, accident, fatal, event, accident, airline, itek, iran, bishkek TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial AirSafe.com report of a fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. At least 65 of those on board, including five of the seven crew members, were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/itek.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly survived. At least 65 of those on board, including five of the seven crew members, were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show63-itek.m4v Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT no 1:57 air, airline, safety, kyrgyzstan, accident, fatal, event, accident, airline, itek, iran, bishkek TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial AirSafe.com report of a fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. At least 65 of those on board, including five of the seven crew members, were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/itek.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly survived. At least 65 of those on board, including five of the seven crew members, were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show63-itek.mp3 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:50:00 GMT no 1:57 air, airline, safety, kyrgyzstan, accident, fatal, event, accident, airline, itek, iran, bishkek TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial AirSafe.com report of a fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly survived. At least 65 of those on board, including five of the seven crew members, were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/spanair.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show62-spanair.wmv Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:50:00 GMT no 2:10 spanair, fatal, event, crash, madrid, sas, group, douglas, md82, md-82, boeing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial AirSafe.com report of a fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/spanair.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show62-spanair.m4v Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:50:00 GMT no 2:10 spanair, fatal, event, crash, madrid, sas, group, douglas, md82, md-82, boeing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial AirSafe.com report of a fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/spanair.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show62-spanair.mp3 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:30:00 GMT no 2:10 spanair, fatal, event, crash, madrid, sas, group, douglas, md82, md-82, boeing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis How free speech and free online resources form the foundation of the site's ongoing success Dr. Todd Curtis discusses how the laws of the U.S., particularly those dealing with free speech and copyright protection, have allowed AirSafe.com and other sites to flourish, and also how the availability of a variety of free services have allowed all who are online to be much more creative when it comes to producing and consuming online content. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show61.htm Dr. Todd Curtis discusses how the laws of the U.S., particularly those dealing with free speech and copyright protection, have allowed AirSafe.com and other sites to flourish, and also how the availability of a variety of free services have allowed all who are online to be much more creative when it comes to producing and consuming online content. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show61_secrets6.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT no 6:44 free, speech, libel, copyright, intellectual property, first amendment, constitution, itunes, flickr, youtube TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A segment of the show "Survive This!" featuring Dr. Curtis This show features a segment from the the Discovery Channel series "Survive This!" That segment featured the 21 September 2005 landing gear event involving a jetBlue A320 near Los Angeles. During the clip, Dr. Todd Curtis explains some of the factors that led to a dramatic, but safe end of the flight. The series "Survive This!" ran for one year during the 2007 season. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show60.htm This show features a segment from the the Discovery Channel series "Survive This!" That segment featured the 21 September 2005 landing gear event involving a jetBlue A320 near Los Angeles. During the clip, Dr. Todd Curtis explains some of the factors that led to a dramatic, but safe end of the flight. The series "Survive This!" ran for one year during the 2007 season http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show60-jetblue.mp3 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT no 8:30 discovery, channel, survive, this, jetblue, flight, 292, lax, los angeles, 2005, landing, gear TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A discussion of what researchers have learned about how people react in emergencies This show features an interview with Time Magazine senior writer Amanda Ripley, Author of the book "The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes And Why." Amanda has traveled the world, writing about and studying a number of disasters, including the attacks of 9/11, and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. She currently covers both risk and homeland security issues for Time Magazine. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show59.htm This show features an interview with Time Magazine senior writer Amanda Ripley, Author of the book "The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes And Why." Amanda has traveled the world, writing about and studying a number of disasters, including the attacks of 9/11, and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. She currently covers both risk and homeland security issues for Time Magazine. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show59-ripley.mp3 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT no 29:47 book, disaster, risk, plane, crash, survivor, airplane, qantas, boeing, 747, crash, plane, accident, survival, katrina, new orleans, fear, flying, brain, research, emergency, panic, airline, flight, attendants, pilots TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of information revealed by the accident investigators, plus a discussion of the media's response Dr. Todd Curtis reviews information from provided by Australian investigators that points to a aircraft systems failure as a possible cause of the explosive decompression event. Also, fear of flying expert Capt. Tom Bunn discusses the media's response to this incident. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56.htm Dr. Todd Curtis reviews information from provided by Australian investigators that points to a aircraft systems failure as a possible cause of the explosive decompression event. Also, fear of flying expert Capt. Tom Bunn discusses the media's response to this incident. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show58-qantas2.mp3 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT no 19:32 qantas, rapid, decompression, manila, melbourne, hong, kong, south, china, sea, oxygen, fuselage, explosion TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Some of the basic steps you need to take if you want to become widely recognized as an expert in a particular area AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis discusses key online technological innovations, including search engines, blogs, and subscription services, that have influenced how AirSafe.com changed over time to accommodate the needs of the audience. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show57.htm AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis discusses key online technological innovations, including search engines, blogs, and subscription services, that have influenced how AirSafe.com changed over time to accommodate the needs of the audience. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show57_secrets5.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT no 11:31 technology, blogs, youtube, video sharing, subscription, rss, xml, itunes, ipod, download, syndication, audience, behavior, podcast TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56.htm AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56-qantas.wmv Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT no 2:17 qantas, rapid, decompression, manila, melbourne, hong, kong, south, china, sea, diver, fuselage, wing, root, incident, rain, man TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56.htm AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56-qantas.m4v Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT no 2:17 qantas, rapid, decompression, manila, melbourne, hong, kong, south, china, sea, diver, fuselage, wing, root, incident, rain, man TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56.htm AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56-qantas.mp3 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:30:00 GMT no 2:18 qantas, rapid, decompression, manila, melbourne, hong, kong, south, china, sea, diver, fuselage, wing, root, incident, rain, man TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Some of the basic steps you need to take if you want to become widely recognized as an expert in a particular area AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis talks about how he has been able to get interviewed by major national and international news media organizations, and he describes how he used his experiences, credentials, and published works to attract the attention of producers and editors at newspapers, magazines, and television. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show55.htm AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis talks about how he has been able to get interviewed by major national and international news media organizations, and he describes how he used his experiences, credentials, and published works to attract the attention of producers and editors at newspapers, magazines, and television. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show55_secrets4.mp3 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT no 9:19 expert, media, newspaper, magazine, producer, press, release, experience, credentials TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis How observing visitor behavior influences site design and content AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis shares his observations of how visitors use the site, and how these traffic pattern continues to influence the content of the site. Research on media behavior around plane crashes, especially the events reported by the New York Times, was the basis of the original design of the site. After the site's launch, visitor traffic patterns and visitor feedback became the key factors that influenced site design and site content. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show54.htm AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis shares his observations of how visitors use the site, and how these traffic pattern continues to influence the content of the site. Research on media behavior around plane crashes, especially the events reported by the New York Times, was the basis of the original design of the site. After the site's launch, visitor traffic patterns and visitor feedback became the key factors that influenced site design and site content. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show54_secrets3.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT no 9:07 web, site, design, content, development, planning, media, new, york, times ,audience, behavior, feedback TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis How free online resources were used to develop the audience AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis discussed some of the key Internet resources that have made it possible to build and maintain an audience, and how those resources have changed over the years. In addition, he'll also talk about the criteria and guidelines that determine what kind of information shows up in the site. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show53.htm AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis discussed some of the key Internet resources that have made it possible to build and maintain an audience, and how those resources have changed over the years. In addition, he'll also talk about the criteria and guidelines that determine what kind of information shows up in the site. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show53_secrets2.mp3 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT no 6:36 web, development, planning, marketing, basics,audience, free, resources, development TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Key strategies for long term online audience development AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curits reflects on the 12 years that AirSafe.com has been in operation, and introduces the "secrets" of AirSafe.com, which are the tools, insights, and lessons learned that have been key to the development of the site and its audience. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/secrets.htm AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curits reflects on the 12 years that AirSafe.com has been in operation, and introduces the "secrets" of AirSafe.com, which are the tools, insights, and lessons learned that have been key to the development of the site and its audience. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show52_secrets1.mp3 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT no 5:02 web, development, planning, marketing, audience, development TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show51a.htm This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show51a_patagonia.wmv Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:05:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Survivors rescued after four days at the crash site This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show51a.htm This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show51_patagonia.m4v Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:05:00 GMT no 2:05 aircraft, incident, crash, patagonia, airlines, cessna, caravan, rescue, alive, mountains TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Survivors rescued after four days at the crash site This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show51a.htm This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show51_patagonia.mp3 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT no 2:05 aircraft, incident, crash, patagonia, airlines, cessna, caravan, rescue, alive, mountains TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show50_taca.htm The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from San Salvador, El Salvador, to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft landed, overran the runway, went down an embankment, and struck several vehicles. One of the six crew members and two of the 118 passengers were killed. Two people outside the aircraft were also killed. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show50_taca.wmv Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:00:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of accident information available shortly after the crash The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from San Salvador, El Salvador, to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft landed, overran the runway, went down an embankment, and struck several vehicles. One of the six crew members and two of the 118 passengers were killed. Two people outside the aircraft were also killed. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show50.htm The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from San Salvador, El Salvador, to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft landed, overran the runway, went down an embankment, and struck several vehicles. One of the six crew members and two of the 118 passengers were killed. Two people outside the aircraft were also killed. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show50_taca.mp4 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT no 2:13 aircraft, fatal, accident, event, taca, a320, airbus, landing, overrun, honduras, tegucigalpa TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A discussion with two fear of flying therapists This show features two pioneers in the treatment of fear of flying, Captain Tom Bunn and Lisa Hauptner of SOAR fear of flying organization. These two experts, who are both trained therapists, reveal a number of surprising facts about fear of flying, including the roots of fear of flying and the fact that the fear is often only indirectly related to flying. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show51.htm This show features two pioneers in the treatment of fear of flying, Captain Tom Bunn and Lisa Hauptner of SOAR fear of flying organization. These two experts, who are both trained therapists, reveal a number of surprising facts about fear of flying, including the roots of fear of flying and the fact that the fear is often only indirectly related to flying. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show51_fear2.mp3 Sat, 7 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT no 52:13 aircraft, incident, crash, fear, flying, anxiety, aerophobia, phobia, panic, attack, stress, trigger, soar, bunn, expert TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial report on a fatal TACA A320 crash in Honduras This initial report on the crash of a TACA A320 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft ran off the runway and hit several cars on a nearby road. Early media reports indicate that two passengers and the captain were killed, as well as an occupant in a car hit by the aircraft. This was the first fatal jet airliner event for TACA. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show50.htm This initial report on the crash of a TACA A320 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft ran off the runway and hit several cars on a nearby road. Early media reports indicate that two passengers and the captain were killed, as well as an occupant in a car hit by the aircraft. This was the first fatal jet airliner event for TACA. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show50_taca.mp3 Sat, 31 May 2008 06:50:00 GMT no 2:13 aircraft, incident, crash, taca, airbus, a320, landing, overrun TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show48.htm Second update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB on 23 January 2008. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show48_ba777e.wmv Sun, 25 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis)