Emotions After an Accident

Emotions After an Accident

Author: Casey Aviation May 15, 2026 Duration: 1:01:03

In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe opens up about the mental and emotional side of aviation emergencies, including his catastrophic engine failure in a Mirage and a brake failure that resulted in a bent airplane.

Beyond the checklist and technical response, pilots also have to manage shock, disbelief, fear, pressure, and decision-making in real time. This conversation looks at how those emotions can affect a pilot during and after a major event and why training, preparation, and honest self-evaluation matter so much.

Whether you fly a PA-46, TBM, King Air, or any other aircraft, this episode is a reminder that emergencies are not just mechanical events. They are human events, too.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The emotional impact of a crash or major failure
  • How stress affects pilot decision-making
  • Joe’s real-world experience with an engine failure in a Mirage
  • Lessons learned from a brake failure and damaged aircraft
  • Why training must prepare pilots mentally, not just technically
  • How pilots can process, learn, and move forward after a serious event

This is an honest conversation every pilot should hear before they ever face a true emergency.

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