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In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Filippo Marchino, an aviation attorney and engineer whose work has placed him at the center of some of the most significant aviation accident cases in recent history. Drawing on his background in both engineering and law, Filippo offers a unique perspective on how accidents are investigated, how liability is assigned, and why the public often misunderstands what actually causes aviation disasters.

From the Lion Air 610 crash and Boeing 737 MAX controversy to Delta 89 and UPS 2976, this conversation explores the intersection of aviation safety, engineering, human performance, and the legal system. Along the way, Filippo explains why pilots are sometimes blamed for failures they didn't create and when they truly deserve accountability.

In this episode:

- How an engineering background shaped Filippo's approach to law
- How accident investigations often reveal far more than pilot error
- The Boeing 737 MAX crashes and the role of MCAS
- How the legal system evaluates responsibility after an aviation accident
- Why pilots are sometimes blamed for systemic failures
- The challenges of separating human error from negligence
- Lessons learned from the Lion Air 610 litigation
- The controversy surrounding Delta 89's fuel dumping incident
- When pilots deserve blame and when they don't
- How insurance companies influence aviation litigation
- The Swiss cheese model and why accidents rarely have a single cause
- What pilots can learn from major accident investigations

About the guest:
Filippo Marchino is an aerospace engineer and attorney with X Law Group whose practice focuses on aviation accidents, regulatory matters, and complex litigation. Combining technical engineering expertise with legal experience, Filippo has worked on high-profile cases involving airline accidents, helicopter operations, product liability, and aviation safety. His work provides a rare perspective on how engineering decisions, human factors, operational pressures, and legal accountability intersect in the aviation industry. 

Find out more about Filippo at www.xlawx.com

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