20 Best Air Crash Podcasts

1. Flight Safety Detectives

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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 Hosts Gregory Feith, John Goglia, Todd Curtis
Producer/Network flightsafetydetectives
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 387Facebook 3.6KTwitter 1.1K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Hard Landings

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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 Hosts Nick, Christie, Miranda, Caitlyn, James
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 105Facebook 1.5KTwitter 208 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

3. 'There I was...' An Aviation Podcast

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There I was…, presented by the AOPA Air Safety Institute, invites you into the cockpit with pilots across the aviation community. We fly with them as they encounter unpredictable scenarios and we learn from the knowledge and skills they utilize to fly safely out of them. This podcast honors the tradition and heritage in aviation to leverage 'hangar flying' as an avenue to pass along knowledge and experience.MORE Host David OLeary
Producer/Network AOPA Air Safety Institute
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 319Facebook 177KTwitter 83.9KInstagram 230.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Plane Crash Diaries

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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 Host Desmond Latham
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 266Twitter 24 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Essence Of Safety

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Hosted by airline pilot and safety investigator Nicolaus Dmoch (M.Sc.), the Essence of Safety podcast takes deep dives into accidents to uncover the often overlooked underlying causes. In the first season, we are going to look at the accidents of a Ju-Air Junkers Ju-52 in the Swiss Alps, a deadly, inadvertent activation of an ejection seat that killed one of the pilots of the famous Red Arrows aerobatics team, and the accident of Rescue 116, an Irish helicopter that was lost during a search-and-rescue missue - and many more.MORE Producer/Network The Essence Of Safety Podcast
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Twitter 243 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Radar Contact Lost: The Podcast

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'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 Host Dave Gorham
Producer/Network Dave Gorham
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 34 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Warning Bells

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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...MORE Host Ed Pierson
Producer/Network The Foundation for Aviation Safety
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 53 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Black Box Down

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A true crime podcast in the air. Lifelong aviation enthusiast Gustavo Sorola and his co-host Chris Demarais break down the major accidents in aviation and the steps taken to prevent future disasters. If you like true-crime podcasts but want something fresh and unique, you'll love Black Box Down. Subscribe now and fasten your seat belt.MORE Hosts Gustavo Sorola, Chris Demarais
Producer/Network Black Box Down
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 5.5KFacebook 4.4KTwitter 23.9KInstagram 23.4K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Plane Crash Podcast

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Each episode focuses on the details surrounding a specific plane accident followed by general discussion of air travel.
Host Michael Bauer
Producer/Network Michael Bauer
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 679Twitter 2.6K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Inside the Aluminum Tube - The Aviation History Podcast

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Climb Inside the Aluminum Tube and enjoy a fast-paced aviation history podcast telling the stories of accidents, incidents, mere mishaps and topics from the often quizzical world of aviation. It's all presented in a way that everyone can understand and enjoy, not just aviation geeks. I rewrite events in aviation history so you'll be hanging on to the edge of your seat, laughing, crying, shaking your head and rolling your eyes. Whether you're afraid to fly, or whether you're not...you will be. MORE Host Shanon Baker
Producer/Network Shanon Baker
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 58Instagram 902 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Plane Safety Podcast - Safety from the flightdeck

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Join Pilot Pip for a look at aviation safety news, incidents and your plane safety feedback.
Hosts Pilot Pip, Captain Al
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 122Facebook 373Twitter 1.5K Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Air Crash Investigation: The Podcast

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On this podcast, we go through some memorable and forgotten air crashes in aviation history and see what we, as a people, have learnt through these tragedies. New episodes every Sunday
Producer/Network serene productions.
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. Controlled Pod Into Terrain

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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/@controlledpodintoterrainMORE Hosts Ariadne, Kyra Dempsey, J
Producer/Network J, Kyra and Ariadne
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 58 Avg Length 102 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. The Podcrashed

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Join Mariah and Casey as we celebrate the heroism and heartbreak of a different aviation disaster every week.
Producer/Network The Podcrashed
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 43 Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. AvSafety Podcast

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Welcome to the AvSafety Podcast, presented by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with your hosts Lea Vesic and Tim Penny. You will hear insights from fellow aviators and industry experts who are willing to share their experiences and impart their knowledge so that we can all be safer pilots. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. Remember, safety is in your hands. We look forward to delivering new content that just might make your next flight that little bit safer. For more information visit https://www.casa.gov.au/.MORE Producer/Network Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Apple Reviews 4Facebook 55.8KTwitter 13.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. CAA Safety files

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This series looks at occurrence, incident or accident reports that have been published throughout the different areas of the UK aviation industry. Each episode will focus on a different report. We'll talk about what can be learned from it, and also hear from experts who will cover the relevant safety guidance.MORE Producer/Network UK Civil Aviation Authority
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Apple Reviews 16Twitter 60.7K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Aviation Enthusiasm

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A podcast brought to you by an Aviation Enthusiast. We'll be journeying together through numerous aspects in the exciting world of Aviation. Planes, Pilots, Air disasters, conspiracy theories and interesting guests... we have it all. So buckle in your seat belts and just enjoy the ride.MORE Host Tatenda J Karuwa
Producer/Network tjkaruwa
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Facebook 268.1KTwitter 47.7KInstagram 16.4K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Flight Theory

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Welcome to Flight Theory! On this podcast, we conduct guest interviews with pilots, discuss aviation, and talk about accidents and incidents involving aircraft and pilots. Don't miss new episodes every Saturday at 10AM PST! 'To most people, the sky is the limit. To pilots, the sky is home.' - Jerry CrawfordMORE Producer/Network Carson Wagner
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Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

19. Taking Off Podcast Aviation Life

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Dan Millican, Christy Wong and Baylee Ward talk all about aviation—from discussing air disasters and plane crashes to the latest flying techniques and training. All to help the listener be better pilots and better people.MORE Hosts Christy Wong, Dan Millican, Baylee Ward
Producer/Network Dan Millican & Christy Wong
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 32Instagram 2.6K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact