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mindFly Katha: Aviation Safety & Human Factors Podcast
Independent conversations and monologues on aviation safety, human factors, regulation, fatigue, accident investigation, and systems thinking.
Latest 10 Episodes
1
Fatal Deviations: The In-Flight Breakup of Air Ambulance VT-AJV
On February 23, 2026, a Redbird Airways Beechcraft King Air C-90A operating as an air ambulance from Ranchi to New Delhi crashed in Jharkhand, tragically claiming…
2
Willie in Wonderland: India's Expat CEO Obsession
In this episode, we dive into IndiGo’s recent decision to appoint Willie Walsh—former CEO of British Airways and IAG—as its new Chief Executive. While the market…
3
LaGuardia Runway Incursion Explained | Why Red REL Lights Can Be Missed at Night
Have you ever wondered why a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport drove right past illuminated red Runway Entrance Lights (REL)? The system didn't fail, but the…
4
LEAKED: Air India Safety Scandal – Flying Passengers with EXPIRED Certificates
In this episode, we expose a serious safety violation at Air India involving the operation of an Airbus A320 (VT-TQN) without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate…
5
Deciphering EAFR Data: "Maximum Recorded Airspeed" vs. "As Per EAFR"
Why do preliminary aviation reports sometimes distinguish between milestones occurring "as per EAFR" and specific statistics like "maximum recorded airspeed"? In this episode, we analyze the…
6
The Acoustic Anomaly: Was the RAT Already Deployed?
In this episode, we deconstruct the preliminary acoustic evidence surrounding the infamous cockpit exchange: “Why did you cut off?” — “I didn’t do it.”.While media reports…
7
The 100-Tonne Mistake: How Cognitive Traps Led to the Milan B777 Tail Strike
On July 9, 2024, a LATAM Boeing 777-300ER dragged its tail along the runway at Milan Malpensa for over 700 meters. How does a modern cockpit…
8
Mind the Gap: AI132, Fuel Switches, and the "Mess Hall" Problem in Aviation Safety
In this podcast, we analyse the critical gap between written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the tactile reality of cockpit practice, using the AI132 fuel control…
9
The VIP Crash: When Facts are "Managed"
On September 30, 2001, a King Air C-90 carrying former Aviation Minister from the sky, killing all eight onboard. The official report blamed heavy rains and…
10
From Locked Doors to Smart Security: The Fire Safety Crisis at Chennai Airport
re passengers at Chennai International Airport safe? In this video, we investigate the alarming reports regarding fire safety violations at the newly commissioned terminal and the…
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