The Aftermath: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash

The Alarmist

Comedy, History, Society & Culture

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes Captain Scott Miller back on the air to discuss the tragic demise of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. A certified Flight Instructor with decades of experience as a pilot for a major US airline under his belt, Scott masterfully explains the unique technical issues happening during this routine flight. He also shares a few surprising details that might change your understanding of the situation. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if the initial verdict still stands. Not part of our Patreon family yet?! Join us below!

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0:00.0	The best way to support The Alarmist as we recover from the Eaton fire is to join us on Patreon.
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0:10.0	You can also make a one-time donation to our show by visiting the shop page on our Patreon.
0:14.8	Link will be in the show notes.
0:16.3	We appreciate the alarmie during this time.
0:18.9	Each week, we decide who's to blame for historical tragedy.
0:22.6	And each week, you tell us if we got it right.
0:26.6	My name is Rebecca Delgado Smith, and this is The Aftermath.
0:31.6	The Aftermath.
0:32.6	Hey everyone, thanks to tuning into this episode of The Aftermath.
0:36.6	Today we're speaking with guest expert, Captain Scott Miller.
0:41.6	Captain Miller is an aviation lecturer at San Jose State University.
0:46.9	Scott is also a certified flight instructor at the CFI Flight School in Sacramento,
0:52.2	as well as a pilot for a major U.S. airline.
0:55.4	Let's hear what he has to say about the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crash.
1:00.8	Hi, Scott.
1:01.9	Thank you so much for coming back on the show.
1:03.8	We're so honored to have you back.
1:05.8	Thank you.
1:06.3	It's my pleasure.
1:07.1	I appreciate the opportunity.
1:09.1	Can you start off by telling us a little bit about the plane
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