Episode Summary:

In this episode of Case by Case: Five Stones and Goliath, host Larkin Moran sits down with private pilot Darrin Smedsmo, whose emergency landing after a sudden engine failure led to the unexpected seizure of his aircraft. What should have ended as a successful safety outcome quickly became a legal dispute involving FAA authority, tribal jurisdiction, and pilot property rights.

Darrin shares the critical moments of the engine failure, the training that helped him land safely, and the shock of losing access to his plane despite following federal aviation rules. He explains why emergency landings override jurisdictional boundaries and why this case could impact pilots nationwide.

Key Takeaways:

1. FAA authority over U.S. airspace
2. Emergency landings and pilot rights
3. Jurisdiction conflicts affecting aviation safety

Golden Nugget:

“Surviving an emergency landing should never start a legal fight.”

Learn More:

1. Guest: Darrin Smedsmo
2. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/darrin-smedsmo-b1a05a2b

Listen Now & Subscribe:

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.