7 chapters across the catalog
Flight 1549 Salvage Photos and AIG Insurance
Photographer Stephen Mallon was reportedly pressured by AIG to remove high-quality salvage photos of US Airways Flight 1549. The hosts discuss theories regarding the "Miracle on the Hudson," suggesting the event may have been used to secure aviation bailouts or that the "bird strike" explanation serves as a legal "act of God" for insurance purposes.
Adam Curry, an experienced pilot, analyzes the NTSB recordings of the "Miracle on the Hudson." He points out three suspicious elements: the pilot using the wrong call sign, the Airbus computer's potential role in shutting down engines prematurely, and the lack of audible warning bells in the cockpit. Curry suggests the official narrative of a double bird strike may be incomplete.
Bank of America Executives and Flight 1549 Theories
The hosts discuss the presence of 30 Bank of America executives on US Airways Flight 1549. They speculate on various theories, including "warring bank factions" and the timing of the bank's request for $18 billion to acquire Merrill Lynch. Adam Curry suggests monitoring the future safety of these executives for any unusual patterns.
Super Bowl XLIII Commercials and Military Presence
The Super Bowl XLIII broadcast featured the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 and a national anthem performance by Jennifer Hudson. General David Petraeus participated in the coin toss, which the hosts criticize as an unnecessary military intrusion into a commercial sporting event. They also note the high volume of "house ads" NBC ran for its own programming like "Heroes."
The BBC released edited audio of the US Airways Flight 1549 emergency landing in the Hudson River. The hosts analyze the communication between Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and air traffic control, noting the calm demeanor of the pilot. They express frustration with the FAA for not releasing the full, unedited raw audio of the incident.
Flight 1549 Bird Strike Skepticism, Sullenberger Interview
The official narrative of the US Airways Flight 1549 "Miracle on the Hudson" is questioned, specifically the lack of public audio for the distress call. Captain Chesley Sullenberger is scheduled for a 60 Minutes interview, which the hosts suggest may be a tightly controlled media "spin" event.
The successful emergency water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River is analyzed from an aviation perspective. Questions are raised regarding the lack of official bird strike warnings (NOTAMs) and the absence of air traffic control recordings immediately following the event. The technical features of the Airbus A320 that allowed it to float are also discussed.
