Piers Morgan Uncensored 'The Pilots Sacrificed Themselves' Captain Steeeve on LaGuardia Crash + Max Amini & Afroman
Mar 27, 2026
Captain Steeeve, former military and commercial pilot, breaks down the LaGuardia collision, runway risks and system failures. Afroman, rapper and performer, discusses his legal battle, free speech and touring. Max Amini, Iranian-American comedian and actor, shares personal perspectives on Iran, protests and balancing comedy with activism.
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Simulator Drills Recreate Last Second Runway Intrusions
- Pilots train annually in simulators on last-second runway conflicts and go-arounds.
- Captain Steeeve recounts simulator scenarios where a truck is suddenly whispered in at 100 feet, cueing pilots to hit go-around buttons.
Captain Took Control To Prevent A Fireball
- The captain assumed control seconds after touchdown and intentionally kept the aircraft straight to avoid wing fuel ignition.
- Captain Steeeve reasons that veering would have ruptured wings and sparked a fireball, so the crew's actions likely saved passengers.
Fix Staffing By Adjusting Mandatory Retirement
- Congress can quickly alleviate staff shortages by changing mandatory retirement ages for pilots and controllers.
- Captain Steeeve suggests raising controller retirement from 56 to 65 and removing mandatory pilot retirement to expand workforce fast.