26 Best Air Crash Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

World-renowned aviation-industry consultants and former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith have 100 years of worldwide aviation safety experience between them. In this hard-hitting podcast series they talk about everything aviation -- from the behind-the-scenes facts on deadly air crashes to topics of interest such as tips and tricks for navigating through airports and security, traveling with infants and children, unruly passengers, and packing your bags to ease through security. more

Der Germanwings-Absturz reißt im März 2015 riesige Lücken in zahlreiche Familien: 150 Menschen sterben. Wie machen Familien weiter, wenn geliebte Menschen plötzlich fehlen? WDR-Reporterin Justine Rosenkranz hat Angehörige zehn Jahre lang begleitet. more

We are a weekly podcast here to give you insights into commercial aviation disasters and how they shape the aviation industry and make it safer to fly! Listen and check out our sources on our website at: www.hardlandingspodcast.com and check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/hardlandingspodcast. Please email us at ****@hardlandingspodcast.com with suggestions/feedback. more

Le storie degli incidenti aerei che hanno colpito l'opinione pubblica, e cambiato la storia dell'aviazione. Gli ultimi attimi di voli maledetti, tra eroismi estremi ed errori evitabili. Supporta il podcast qui: www.patreon.com/ultimiattimi Tutti i link qui: https://linktr.ee/ultimiattimi Questo podcast fa parte dell'universo di VOIS. Per scoprire di più, segui @vois.fm su Instagram o visita il sito https://vois.fm/ — 📩 Per Collaborazioni o Sponsorship: ****@vois.fm more

I'm a pilot obsessed with flying and all things aviation. This podcast series covers more than a century of commercial aviation and how its shaped the world. Aviation is now safer than its ever been, but it took one hundred years of learning and often through accidents and incidents to reduce the risk of flying. more

Final Boarding Call dives into the true stories of aviation disasters, survival tales, and near misses that have shaped history. Hosted by Alice, a disaster-obsessed frequent flyer, and her reluctant, homebody husband Zach, each episode explores the history, mechanics, and human decisions behind these harrowing events. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, we examine how small oversights and miscommunications can cascade into catastrophe, revealing the fragility of complex systems and celebrating the heroism that emerges in crisis. From ghost planes circling on autopilot to pilots sucked out of windshields at 17,000 feet, we unpack these incidents with equal parts fascination and respect for the lessons they've taught us. So stow your tray tables, fasten your seatbelts, and prepare for turbulence—because not every trip reaches its final destination. more

'Radar Contact Lost: The Podcast' will discuss the tragic circumstances involved with some of the worst airplane crashes. When weather conditions are at fault or are a contributing factor to the accident (as is so often the case), the meteorology will be examined and explained. Hosted by a meteorologist with 40 years of professional experience including U.S. Air Force, broadcast and commercial meteorology. The Radar Contact Lost team includes experts from the fields of commercial meteorology, commercial aviation and air traffic control. more

Blackbox Chronicles is dé podcast die je meeneemt in de spannendste en meest leerzame momenten uit de luchtvaart. Bekende én vergeten incidenten komen tot leven met echte ATC-opnames, cockpitdynamiek en heldere uitleg door Maarten, luchtvaartprofessional, en Ruud, toegewijd luchtvaartliefhebber met een gezonde obsessie voor alles wat vliegt. Geen sensatie, maar inzichten. Geen droge rapporten, maar verhalen die je bijblijven. Het is een soort Air Crash Investigation, maar dan in je oren, in het Nederlands, en met een menselijke blik. more

General Aviation news, pilot tips for beginners & experts, interviews, listener questions answered, technical details on G1000 & Perspective glass cockpits & flying GPS approaches. 40 yrs experience flying general aviation aircraft. As an active flight instructor, I bring my daily experiences in the air to this show to help teach pilots and future pilots to fly safely. I'm a Platinum Cirrus CSIP instructor and work with people who are thinking about buying a new or used SR20 or SR22. Go to AviationNewsTalk.com for my contact information, or to click on Listener Questions, which lets you speak into your phone to leave a question you'd like answered on the show. more

Tune in for the rest of the story—with exclusive interviews with pilots who have shared their emergencies, crises, and mistakes over 950-plus installments of Flying's iconic series, 'I Learned About Flying From That.' Host Carl Valeri relates the tale as told by the author, then catches up with that pilot to ask the questions we know have been on your mind. more

Chain of Events. Cause and Effect. We analyse what went right and what went wrong as we discover that many outcomes can be predicted, planned for and even prevented. more

Dan and Chelsea talk about the issues, decisions, frustrations, and opportunities that matter to pilots and aircraft owners. From buying and owning airplanes to maintenance, safety, training, technology, costs, regulations, and the changing world of general aviation, the conversation goes wherever pilots are actually talking. Sometimes it's just Dan and Chelsea. Sometimes they're joined by pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics, industry leaders, builders, and other interesting people from across aviation. more

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On November 28, 1979, an Air New Zealand jet took off from Auckland Airport on a sightseeing trip to Antarctica. There were 257 people on board. Hours later everyone was dead. Somehow, the plane had flown directly into the Erebus volcano. This was a disaster that shattered a country's psyche. In the decades since, grief gave way to blame, anger and recrimination. Who was responsible for so many deaths? Was there a cover-up? How could a plane just fly into a mountain? To mark the 40th anniversary of the disaster, Michael Wright and Katy Gosset explore why New Zealand's deadliest disaster was also its most controversial; why a nation was incapable of moving on; and how it was captured by one famous phrase: 'an orchestrated litany of lies'. White Silence will be released daily from November 8, 2019. more

Oft entscheiden nur Minuten über Leben und Tod, manchmal löst ein einzelner Fehler eine ganze Kettenreaktion aus - und am Ende führt alles zur einer großen Katastrophe. Wir sind Max und Hans und in unserem Podcast 'Falsche Zeit, falscher Ort' rekonstruieren wir große Katastrophen und Unglücke. Wir sprechen über Flugzeugabstürze, Schiffsuntergänge oder Zugunglücke - wir schauen uns nicht nur an, was passiert ist, sondern wie und warum es zu solch einer Tragödie kam. Und wir sprechen darüber, was nach der Katastrophe passiert ist.Folge diesem Podcast, um zukünftig keine Folge mehr zu verpassen! Infos zu den Fällen & Kontakt via Instagram: @katastrophen.podcastProducerin: Judith TrostCover-Design: Christopher BurgholzSound-Design: Simon BüchsenschützSchnitt: Hermann Nguyen, Judith Trost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Rampvlucht, op zoek naar de waarheid.In de podcast Rampvlucht wordt dertig jaar na de Bijlmervliegtuigramp een journalistieke zoektocht naar de waarheid gereconstrueerd. Meteen is de crash namelijk door mysterie omgeven; raadselachtige types in witte pakken, een afwijkend vliegschema, een onvindbare cockpitvoicerecorder, zieke huisdieren en Bijlmerbewoners met onverklaarbare aandoeningen. Wat zat er in dat vliegtuig en hoe heeft het daar kunnen neerstorten?De journalisten in deze podcast brachten de wegkijkende overheid en hun systemisch falen aan het daglicht. Wie werkte hen tegen en waarom? Wat waren de belangen, de geheimen? En in welk web raakten ze verstrikt in hun zoektocht naar de waarheid?Makers: Geesje Oostland en Myrthe KlausConcept & ontwikkeling: Evelien Veldboom en Josephine HooglandAdvies: Heleen HummelenMuziek: Bram KniestEindmix: JP Geersing / AudiochefVoormontage: Coen SnijderRedactionele inbreng: Marjolein KosterPresentatie: Sosha Duysker more

La sera del 27 giugno 1980 un DC-9 della compagnia Itavia, partito da Bologna, sta volando verso Palermo con 81 persone a bordo. È in ritardo di due ore, ma l'atmosfera in cabina è serena, hostess e steward distribuiscono caramelle gommose contro il mal d'aria, pilota e copilota conversano fra loro e comunicano costantemente con i centri radar.Alle 21.04, quando il radarista della torre di controllo di Ciampino chiama l'aereo per autorizzare l'atterraggio, non ottiene nessuna risposta. Qualche ora dopo, i primi corpi riaffioreranno dalle acque del Tirreno.Cos'è stato a provocare la caduta dell'aereo? Cos'è successo in quei minuti e poi nei quarantacinque anni successivi? Per capirlo abbiamo parlato con i familiari delle vittime, soccorritori, piloti, medici, radaristi, periti, ufficiali dell'aeronautica, storici e giornalisti. 'Il cielo sopra Ustica' racconta, in sette puntate, l'ultimo viaggio delle vittime, le speranze, le indagini, le ipotesi, i depistaggi, la tenacia dei familiari e l'incredibile avventura del recupero del relitto a oltre 3500 metri di profondità. more

'大家好，我是老张，欢迎各位点开收听这一集的节目！'「空难事故调查」是一次回 顾历史上著名空难事故的声音尝试，希望用播客的形式带大家坐上时光机，重新置身于那些事故里的飞机中，用'上帝视角'一起抽丝剥茧的再次揭开空难中的重重谜团。因为老张我相信，每一起空难事故都并非看上去那么简单，里面既有不明觉厉的较量，还有让人脊背发凉的阴谋，也自然还有那些希望力挽狂澜的英雄的无奈和让人恨之入骨的疯狂等等。如果你已准备好，那就请系好安全带，咱们这就出发！ more

An investigative podcast about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370. www.deepdivemh370.com

A multimedia podcast about aviation accidents, featuring Kyra Dempsey (aka Admiral Cloudberg), Ariadne (aka the business knowing one) and J (aka the systems and physics knowing one) Best experienced with pictures at https://www.youtube.com/@controlledpodintoterrain more

Step aboard as we explore the most tragic and deadly airline crashes in aviation history. Each episode of AIRLINE DISASTERS takes a deep dive into the events leading up to catastrophic accidents, unraveling the technical, human, and environmental factors that contributed to these heartbreaking moments. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a curious listener, this podcast will keep you on the edge of your seat as we uncover the hidden stories behind the world's most infamous airline crashes. more

Date with Destiny: Stories of Resilience, Courage, and Preparation is a podcast that explores pivotal life moments when individuals are called to step up, lead, and define their legacy. Hosted by Captain Christopher Behnam, this series blends personal storytelling, expert insights, and interviews with individuals who have faced extraordinary challenges to inspire listeners to discover their own 'finest hour.'Winston Churchill called it our finest hour. I call it my 'Date with Destiny.' We all face moments in life that test us—moments that ask us who we truly are.For me, that moment came on February 13, 2018. United Airlines Flight 1175. A catastrophic failure of the #2 engine—at 36,000 feet, over 200 miles of open Pacific Ocean. Three hundred and eighty-one lives in my hands.But this is not just a story about one flight. It's about resilience. It's about the unseen preparation, the quiet moments of resolve, and the lessons learned from starting over. It's about how everything in my life—every hardship, every failure—prepared me for that moment.You already know my story. But what I've come to realize is that every day, there are heroes all around us. Ordinary people who are called to face extraordinary moments—moments where their courage, resilience, and preparation are tested.My 'Date with Destiny' came at 36,000 feet, but yours could come tomorrow. In your office. Your family. Your community. Will you rise to meet it?In this podcast, you'll hear the stories of people who stepped forward in their finest hours—not because they were fearless, but because they were ready. Their moments may not make headlines, but they will leave you inspired.Because when you get that tap on your shoulder, will you be ready?Date with Destiny: Stories of Resilience, Courage, and Preparation. more

The Secret History of Flight 149Imagine boarding a flight thinking you're heading on holiday, but instead you get taken hostage by Saddam Hussein. It might sound far-fetched, but in August 1990 this is what happened to the passengers and crew of BA Flight 149. What followed has been dubbed the most shocking government cover-up of the last thirty years.Journalist Stephen Davis has been reporting on this extraordinary story for the past three decades. In this series you'll hear directly from the hostages - the people used as human shields by the Iraqi regime, with horrific and traumatic consequences. But why was the plane allowed to land at all, putting so many lives at risk? Why have secrets and lies persisted for so many years? Join Stephen in his search to uncover the truth behind The Secret History of Flight 149.Presenter: Stephen DavisProducer: Samantha PsykMixing and sound design: Rory Auskerry more

A plane carrying 101 people disappears with no distress call (Season 1 | Flight 293). A ship runs aground in the darkness spawning myths and legends. Descendants of five men convicted in a dubious trial search for their graves 170 years later. Unsolved Histories by KSL explores forgotten mysteries and other little-known stories. more

In June of 2018, warning bells went off for Ed Pierson, a Senior Manager at Boeing's 737 Factory. The production environment he helped oversee was becoming increasingly chaotic, leading to worrisome lapses in quality and safety. Months later, when two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft crashed in separate incidents, killing over 300 people, Pierson took action as a whistleblower, determined to shed light on the potential role played by production defects. Today, as a leading safety advocate in aviation, Pierson continues to push Boeing and Federal authorities to fully investigate and fix the 737 MAX. Join him as he discusses the latest safety-related news; chats with a fascinating array of whistleblowers, safety experts, policymakers, and business leaders from around the globe; and explores how all of us can keep our communities safer by heeding our own warning bells. more

Welcome to Occurrence, the podcast that deep dives into the darkest corners of history, nature and sometimes crime. We uncover the chilling tales of disasters both famous and forgotten, from the depths of Nutty Putty Cave to the fiery skies of the Hindenburg. Every Thursday, join us as we explore the human stories behind the wreckage, the science that explains the chaos, and the lessons we can learn from the past. If you're fascinated by the unpredictable and the unexplained, get ready to be captivated by Occurrence. RSSVERIFY more