NetJets Laredo Crash Preliminary Report & 737 MAX Spoiler Wire Malfunctions
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Tom and Mike discuss the preliminary NTSB report on the NetJets Laredo crash and safety issues with the Boeing 737 MAX.
In this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast , airline pilots Tom and Mike dive into the highly anticipated preliminary NTSB accident report on the NetJets Citation Latitude highway crash in Laredo, Texas. We break down the timeline of the dual engine flameout, the unusual in-flight vibrations, and the critical component failures—including a fractured fuel-tube assembly and damaged starter generator—that led to an emergency landing on Bob Bullock Loop. We also tackle the latest safety concerns surrounding The Boeing Company 737 MAX , specifically the FAA's active Airworthiness Directive regarding non-conforming spoiler wire bundles . Learn how improperly installed wires can trigger a flight spoiler hardover, and why we're watching the recent Air Canada taxiway excursion in Montreal so closely. Plus, we address the craziest transition in South Florida aviation history: Palm Beach International (PBI) officially renaming to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT) . From "perfect" TSA lines to the reality of updating global airport codes, we've got the pilot's perspective. To wrap things up, we share the dark reality of crew ground transportation, the…
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