This episode kicks off with a recap of the 2022 Aerospace Maintenance Competition. John applauds the talents of the more than 350 participants. More than 800 people attended the event!
Team and individuals earned awards and scholarships. More than 25 people also earned final interviews with companies in attendance to staff their maintenance crews.
Keeping with the maintenance theme, Greg and John cover the crash of Emery Worldwide Airlines Flight 17. Greg served at the NTSB investigator in charge. John also visited the crash site.
Originally thought to be caused by a cargo shift, the accident investigation revealed a maintenance error was the root cause. John explains the mistakes made during maintenance of the plane’s tail. It all comes down to simple bolts that were installed incorrectly.
Greg highlights the challenges of recovering the plane wreckage. The crash was into an auto salvage yard and caused a large fire. Investigators had to sift through everything to find the DC8 parts.
Following procedures can lead to maintenance successes and failures. This episode showcases those highs and lows.
Getting Serious About UAP Sightings – Episode 187
Too Many Plane Crashes Caused by Flight Instructor Error – Episode 186
UAPs Pose Flight Safety Threats – Episode 181
Medical Helicopter Crashes Show Aviation Safety Risks – Episode 185
Accident Kills Entire Reba McEntire Band – Episode 184
Gender Reveal Plane Crash Kills One, Bad Parts Back in Circulation – Episode 183
A Model for Investigating UAP Events – Episode 182
Fun Leads to Tragedy for Famous Composer James Horner – Episode 180
Aviation Thrill Seekers Beware – Episode 179
The Aviation Disaster that Ended an Empire – Episode 178
Carbon Fiber in the Air and Under the Sea – Episode 177
NYC Air Crash Shows Danger of Wing Contamination – Episode 176
Charter Flight Safety Boosted with Part 135 Certification Rules – Episode 175
Aviation Safety Lessons from First Flight into a Special Use Airport – Episode 174
Aircraft Cargo Door Headaches – Episode 173
Flight Plan Creates Aviation Safety Risks – Episode 172
John Goglia’s Unique Insight into USAir Plane Crash – Episode 171
Keith Green Plane Crash Shows Value of Accident Investigation – Episode 170
Small Hardware Causes Big Aviation Safety Problems – Episode 169
Aviation Maintenance & Real-World Safety – Episode 168
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