
<p>A routine flight from Mexico to Seattle. A trusted aircraft. An experienced crew. And yet, in the span of a few terrifying minutes, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 plunged into the Pacific, killing all 88 souls on...


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 into my life—and now, into yours. Each episode unpacks real-life aviation events using detailed reports, including those from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), weaving them into seamless, digestible narratives. Whether on my way to work, during a quick break, or while I’m getting ready for the day, AI allows me to analyze mountains of data and transform it into compelling stories that inform and entertain. And now I’m sharing that with you. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, a cur
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Recent episodes include "The Final Dive: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 and the Tragic Cost of Neglected Maintenance" (13 February 2025, 15 minutes), "Seconds to Disaster: The CV-22B Osprey Crash and the Cost of Split-Second Decisions" (6 February 2025, 17 minutes), and "Fueling the Crash: Lessons from the Velocity Tragedy" (30 January 2025, 14 minutes).
Brasher Warning publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 20 episodes.
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Brasher Warning is a leisure podcast with 20 episodes published.
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<p>A routine flight from Mexico to Seattle. A trusted aircraft. An experienced crew. And yet, in the span of a few terrifying minutes, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 plunged into the Pacific, killing all 88 souls on...

<p>A routine infiltration mission. A highly experienced crew. A cutting-edge aircraft. So what went so horribly wrong?</p> <p>In this gripping episode of Brasher Warning, we dissect the harrowing crash of a CV-22B...

<p>What happens when overconfidence meets oversight? In this episode of Brasher Warning, we unravel the tragic January 30, 2002, crash of a Velocity aircraft near Miramar, California. Despite advanced onboard...

<p>In this gripping episode of Brasher Warning, we revisit the tragic 2018 crash of a Piper PA-24-260 in Scottsdale, Arizona—a flight that lasted only 70 seconds but claimed six lives. Using the NTSB’s final report and...

Episode #16
<p>What happened to Flight N4386F on that fateful summer afternoon in Mississippi? A seemingly routine flight spiraled into tragedy, leaving behind questions about decisions made under pressure, the limits of...

<p>What happens when overconfidence meets poor decision-making? On November 9, 2014, a Learjet 35A operated by Diplomat Aviation (Bahamas) Ltd. crashed during its second approach to Freeport International Airport in...

<p>What happens when safety takes a back seat to urgency? On January 29, 2019, a Survival Flight helicopter air ambulance mission turned tragic when a Bell 407 helicopter, N191SF, crashed into forested terrain near...

<p>What happens when a tiny design flaw nearly becomes a catastrophic failure? In this gripping episode of Brasher Warning, we explore the harrowing events of June 12, 1972, when American Airlines Flight 96, a McDonnell...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...
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