Brasher Warning: Exploring the Skies, One Close Call at a Time: Take a deep dive into the intense world of aviation incidents with Brasher Warning, a podcast that explores the stories behind near misses, full-blown accidents, and everything in between. As a busy Chicago-based air traffic controller, husband, and father of two amazing girls, my time is limited, but my passion for aviation safety has never wavered. Thanks to cutting-edge AI, I’ve discovered a way to bring this passion back int ...
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A Silent Threat: Lessons from the Beech BE-23 Crash Investigation
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In this episode of Brasher Warning, we unravel the tragic story of the December 17, 2000, crash of a Beech BE-23 near Rolla, Missouri, which claimed the life of its pilot. This in-depth discussion explores the key findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation, focusing on the insidious role of carbon monoxide poisoning…
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Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701: Pushing Limits, Ignoring Protocols
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On October 14, 2004, a repositioning flight for Pinnacle Airlines pushed the limits of aviation—and paid a devastating price. What should have been a simple journey from Little Rock to Minneapolis turned into a chilling tragedy when both engines flamed out mid-flight, leaving the Bombardier CRJ-200 plummeting toward Jefferson City, Missouri. In thi…
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The Bedford Tragedy: A Deadly Lesson in Complacency
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On May 31, 2014, a Gulfstream G-IV corporate jet prepared for a routine evening departure from Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts. But moments after attempting takeoff, the jet careened off the end of the runway, bursting into flames in a nearby ravine. All seven aboard perished, leaving investigators to piece together a shocking t…
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Into the Night: The Mysterious Fall of Flight 266
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In January 1969, United Air Lines Flight 266, a Boeing 727, embarked on a routine journey from Los Angeles International Airport. But within moments of takeoff, a cascade of electrical failures turned a steady ascent into a tragic high-speed plunge into the Pacific Ocean, claiming the lives of all 38 aboard. This episode explores the painstaking in…
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Charkhi-Dadri: The Collision That Changed Aviation Forever
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A calm November evening in 1996 was shattered by a horrifying mid-air collision above Charkhi-Dadri, India. A Saudi Arabian Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan IL-76, both carrying hundreds of souls, crossed paths in a sequence of tragic miscommunications and failures. The result? A catastrophe that claimed 349 lives and shook the aviation world to its cor…
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Collision Over San Diego: A Clear Day Turned Tragic
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On a serene morning in San Diego, under crystal-clear skies with ten-mile visibility, two aircraft unknowingly hurtled toward a catastrophic fate. September 25, 1978, was supposed to be a routine day for Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) Flight 182, a Boeing 727 carrying 128 passengers and seven crew members on its final approach to Lindbergh Field.…
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Collision Over the Amazon: Tragedy at Flight Level 370
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On a fateful afternoon in September 2006, two aircraft embarked on what should have been routine journeys over the vast and isolated expanse of the Amazon rainforest. One, a Boeing 737 packed with 148 passengers and six crew members, belonged to Gol Airlines, cruising smoothly towards Rio de Janeiro. The other, a sleek and powerful Embraer Legacy 6…
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Silent Struggles: The Mental Health Crisis in Aviation
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In our 4th episode, we examine the tragic crash of Germanwings Flight 9525. On March 24, 2015, the Airbus A320 was deliberately flown into the French Alps by its co-pilot, leading to the heartbreaking loss of 150 lives. We explore the sequence of events, the co-pilot’s mental health struggles, and how this tragedy forced the aviation industry to co…
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Disaster in Clear Skies: The Collision That Transformed Air Safety
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On a serene summer day in 1986, the skies over Cerritos, California, became the setting for an unimaginable catastrophe. Aeromexico Flight 498, a bustling passenger DC-9, was nearing its destination at Los Angeles International Airport, while a private Piper PA-28 aircraft ascended nearby, piloted under visual flight rules. What should have been a …
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Into the Abyss: The Final Flight of JFK Jr.
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On a warm July evening in 1999, a private Piper Saratoga PA-32R-301 departed New Jersey’s Caldwell Airport on a seemingly routine flight to Martha's Vineyard. But as the plane approached its destination, the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean would become the stage for a tragic turn of events. This episode investigates the ill-fated journey of N9253…
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Stress in the Skies: The Ditching of Transair Flight 810
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In the predawn hours of July 2, 2021, Transair Flight 810, a Boeing 737-200 cargo plane, took off from Honolulu bound for Maui. What began as a routine flight swiftly spiraled into chaos when the right engine suffered a catastrophic failure shortly after takeoff. Despite their efforts to return to the airport, the pilots faced the unthinkable: a ni…
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Fog of Tragedy: The Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Unpacked
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On January 26, 2020, the world stood still as news broke of a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of nine people, including basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. The Sikorsky S-76B, operated by Island Express Helicopters, was on a routine charter flight from Orange County to Camarillo when it plunged into the rugged terrain of…
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