1976day.year
A bomb explodes on board Middle East Airlines Flight 438 over Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 81 people on board.
A terrorist bomb destroys Middle East Airlines Flight 438, killing all 81 people on board.
On January 1, 1976, a bomb detonated aboard Middle East Airlines Flight 438.
The Boeing 720C was en route from Beirut to Doha, over Qaisumah in Saudi Arabia.
All 81 passengers and crew perished in the mid-air explosion.
The incident highlighted emerging threats of aviation terrorism in the 1970s.
Despite investigations, no group claimed responsibility for the attack.
The tragedy prompted early moves to enhance aircraft security measures.
1976
Middle East Airlines Flight 438
Qaisumah
Saudi Arabia
1978day.year
Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747, crashes into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Bombay, India, due to instrument failure, spatial disorientation, and pilot error, killing all 213 people on board.
Air India Flight 855 crashed into the Arabian Sea off Bombay due to instrument failure and pilot error, killing all 213 on board.
On January 1, 1978, Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747, departed Bombay bound for Dubai.
Shortly after takeoff, the crew experienced instrument malfunction, leading to spatial disorientation.
The pilots lost control of the aircraft and it plunged into the Arabian Sea.
All 213 passengers and crew tragically perished, making it one of Air India's deadliest accidents.
Investigations revealed that a faulty attitude indicator and lack of backup training contributed to the crash.
The disaster prompted global improvements in cockpit instrumentation standards and crew training.
1978
Air India Flight 855
Boeing 747
Arabian Sea
Bombay, India
spatial disorientation
pilot error
1985day.year
Eastern Air Lines Flight 980 crashes into Mount Illimani in Bolivia, killing all 29 aboard.
Eastern Air Lines Flight 980 tragically crashes into Mount Illimani, killing all 29 on board.
On January 1, 1985, Eastern Air Lines Flight 980, a Boeing 727, departed La Paz, Bolivia, en route to Santa Cruz.
In dense fog and high-altitude conditions, the crew failed to see Mount Illimani and the aircraft struck the mountain.
All 29 passengers and crew lost their lives in one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the Andes.
The remote, treacherous crash site and harsh weather delayed recovery and investigation efforts.
Investigators concluded the crash was a controlled flight into terrain caused by poor visibility and navigational challenges.
The accident highlighted the need for terrain awareness systems and improved high-altitude flight procedures.
Eastern Air Lines Flight 980
Mount Illimani
2007day.year
Adam Air Flight 574 breaks apart in mid-air and crashes near the Makassar Strait, Indonesia, killing all 102 people on board.
Adam Air Flight 574 broke apart in mid-air and crashed into the Makassar Strait, killing all 102 on board.
On January 1, 2007, Adam Air Flight 574 suffered a catastrophic in-flight breakup and crashed into Indonesia's Makassar Strait. The Boeing 737-400 was en route from Surabaya to Manado when it reported loss of control before disappearing from radar. All 102 passengers and crew lost their lives, making it one of Indonesia's deadliest aviation accidents. Investigations pointed to navigational errors, potential structural issues, and crew mismanagement as contributing factors. The tragedy prompted reviews of airline safety standards and regulatory oversight in Indonesia's rapidly growing aviation industry. It also intensified calls for improved pilot training, stricter maintenance protocols, and better air traffic control coordination in the region.
Adam Air Flight 574
Makassar Strait
Indonesia
2009day.year
Sixty-six people die in a nightclub fire in Bangkok, Thailand.
A deadly fire at a Bangkok nightclub claimed 66 lives on January 1, 2009.
In the early hours of January 1, 2009, a blaze broke out at a crowded nightclub in central Bangkok, Thailand. The fire spread rapidly through the venue, fueled by highly flammable interior decorations and poor emergency exits. Emergency responders faced challenges reaching trapped patrons as smoke filled narrow corridors and stairwells. Sixty-six people lost their lives, and dozens more were injured in the chaos. The disaster prompted an overhaul of fire safety regulations for entertainment venues across Thailand, including stricter building inspections and mandatory evacuation drills. Survivors and the public called for greater enforcement of safety standards to prevent similar tragedies.
2009
nightclub fire
Bangkok, Thailand
2013day.year
At least 60 people are killed and 200 injured in a stampede after celebrations at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
A deadly stampede at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan kills at least 60 people and injures 200 during New Year celebrations.
On January 1, 2013, overcrowding at celebrations in Abidjan's Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium led to a tragic stampede. Panic swept through the crowds, causing barriers to collapse and people to be crushed in the surge. Emergency responders rushed in, but many victims sustained severe injuries. Hospitals in the city were overwhelmed by the influx of wounded. The disaster spurred calls for improved crowd management and safety measures at large public events in Ivory Coast.
2013
stampede
Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
2024day.year
A 7.5 Mww earthquake strikes the western coast of Japan, killing more than 500 people and injuring over 1,000 others. A majority of direct deaths were due to collapsed homes.
A magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes western Japan, causing over 500 deaths and injuring more than 1,000 people.
On January 1, 2024, a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's western coastal region, triggering widespread destruction. The tremor caused numerous homes to collapse, accounting for the majority of the more than 500 fatalities. Emergency teams raced to rescue survivors trapped under rubble amid aftershocks and disrupted infrastructure. Over 1,000 people were injured, with hospitals working around the clock to treat the wounded. The disaster prompted a national outpouring of support, disaster relief mobilization, and discussions on strengthening building codes and preparedness.
2024
earthquake strikes
Japan