Richard de Crespigny
Former Qantas A380 captain who commanded Qantas Flight 32 and is an author and speaker on leadership, risk and resilience; creator of the podcast 'Fly' and author of The Elements of Resilience.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 4min
#222 Richard de Crespigny: The Pilot Who Saved 440 Qantas Passengers
Richard de Crespigny, former Qantas A380 captain, shares his harrowing experience from the cockpit of Qantas Flight 32, which faced a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff. He delves into the themes of leadership and teamwork, detailing how decisive action averted disaster. Richard introduces concepts of micromorts to compare aviation risks with everyday activities and emphasizes the importance of resilience and thorough training. He also discusses the evolution of aviation technology and the critical role of trust in automation.
Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 39min
#293 - Richard de Crespigny | The pilot who saved 469 passengers from a mid air disaster: The event that nearly destroyed Qantas.
Richard de Crespigny, a former Royal Australian Air Force officer and retired Qantas captain, reflects on his heroic command of QF32 after a catastrophic engine failure. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and resilience, sharing lessons from his adventurous childhood and the value of allowing children to take risks. Richard discusses the significance of clear communication and psychological safety during emergencies and advocates for embracing failure as a learning opportunity. His insights on leadership and personal responsibility highlight how resilience shapes both individuals and organizations.
Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 46min
QF32: A380 in Not - Kampf um 469 Menschenleben
Richard de Crespigny, Kapitän des Qantas-Flugs QF32, erzählt von der dramatischen Notlandung nach einer Triebwerksexplosion. Jens Friedrichs, Triebwerksexperte, erläutert die technischen Ursachen und Risiken der Fly-by-Wire-Technologie, während Klaus Cordes die fliegerischen Entscheidungen der Crew analysiert. Das Crew-Management und die Teamarbeit im Cockpit sind entscheidend für das Überleben der 469 Passagiere. Außerdem wird die schwierige Kommunikationsdynamik zwischen Kapitän und Passagieren in Stresssituationen thematisiert.
