1983day.year
After an emergency landing because of an in-flight fire, twenty-three passengers aboard Air Canada Flight 797 are killed when a flashover occurs as the plane's doors open. Because of this incident, numerous new safety regulations are put in place.
An in-flight fire aboard Air Canada Flight 797 in 1983 led to a devastating flashover during evacuation, killing 23 passengers and reshaping aviation safety.
On June 2, 1983, Flight 797 from Dallas to Toronto made an emergency landing in Cincinnati due to a cabin fire.
Twenty-three passengers died when a sudden flashover occurred as doors were opened for evacuation.
Investigations revealed the importance of smoke detectors, fire-resistant materials, and improved training.
As a result, new safety regulations mandated evacuation slides, floor lighting, and onboard fire suppression.
This tragedy prompted a comprehensive overhaul of aircraft fire safety standards worldwide.
The legacy of Flight 797 endures in the lifesaving measures now standard in commercial aviation.
1983
Air Canada Flight 797
flashover
1990day.year
The Lower Ohio Valley tornado outbreak spawns 66 confirmed tornadoes in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, killing 12.
On June 2, 1990, a devastating tornado outbreak swept across the Lower Ohio Valley, spawning over sixty twisters and claiming twelve lives.
On June 2, 1990, a historic tornado outbreak impacted the Lower Ohio Valley region, unleashing 66 confirmed twisters across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Fueled by intense summer thunderstorms, the storms produced multiple F2 and F3 tornadoes that obliterated homes, downed power lines, and destroyed farms.
Twelve people lost their lives, and many more were injured as communities grappled with the aftermath.
National Guard and emergency responders were quickly deployed to conduct search-and-rescue operations and restore critical services.
Local volunteers rallied to support survivors, providing shelter, food, and rebuilding assistance.
This outbreak remains one of the most prolific June tornado events on record in the Midwest, underscoring the unpredictable power of severe weather.
1990
Lower Ohio Valley tornado outbreak
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
2023day.year
A collision between two passenger trains and a parked freight train near the city of Balasor, Odisha in eastern India, results in 296 deaths and more than 1,200 people injured.
A catastrophic rail accident on June 2, 2023, near Balasor, Odisha, saw two passenger trains collide with a stationary freight train, leading to nearly 300 fatalities and over 1,200 injuries.
In the early hours of June 2, 2023, two passenger trains traveling through Odisha struck a freight train halted on the tracks near Balasor.
The impact derailed multiple carriages, causing severe structural damage and widespread casualties.
Emergency crews and bystanders scrambled to pull survivors from the wreckage and rush the injured to local hospitals.
The death toll rose to 296, making it one of India’s deadliest rail disasters in recent history, while more than 1,200 passengers were hurt.
Government agencies launched an immediate investigation into signaling errors and safety protocols.
The tragedy renewed calls for comprehensive upgrades to rail infrastructure and improved emergency response systems.
2023
collision between two passenger trains and a parked freight train
Balasor
Odisha
India