Historical Events tagged with "collision"

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Military & Warfare

EP-3E Aircraft and J-8 Fighter Jet Collision

April 1st, 2001 23 years ago

An EP-3E surveillance aircraft collided with a Chinese J-8 fighter jet, resulting in the loss of the Chinese pilot, who ejected but was not found. The U.S. Navy crew made an emergency landing on Hainan Island, China, where they were subsequently detained by Chinese authorities. This incident raised significant tensions between the two countries regarding military operations in contested airspace.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Ehime Maru and USS Greeneville Collision

February 9th, 2001 24 years ago

A tragic collision occurs between the Ehime Maru, a Japanese fishery training ship, and the USS Greeneville, a U.S. Navy submarine, in Pearl Harbor. The incident claims the lives of nine individuals, including students and crew aboard the Ehime Maru. The Greeneville, while damaged, sustains about $2 million in repairs. Investigations soon follow to assess the circumstances surrounding the collision and the actions of the submarine's crew.

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Space Exploration

Collision of Progress Spacecraft with Mir Station

June 25th, 1997 27 years ago

A Progress supply spacecraft collided with the Russian space station Mir, damaging its rear docking port and causing pressure loss. The uncrewed Progress 232 spacecraft, launched to deliver supplies and equipment, experienced a failure in its automated navigation system. This mishap raised concerns regarding the safety of operations onboard Mir.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Collision of Beechcraft Planes at Quincy Airport

November 19th, 1996 28 years ago

A tragic mid-air collision occurred at Quincy Regional Airport involving a Beechcraft 1900 and a Beechcraft King Air. Fourteen individuals lost their lives when the two aircraft collided upon takeoff, leading to a significant investigation into safety protocols. The incident raised awareness about aviation safety at smaller regional airports.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Capitol Limited and MARC Train Collision

February 16th, 1996 29 years ago

A Chicago-bound Amtrak train, the Capitol Limited, collided with a MARC commuter train bound for Washington, D.C., resulting in the deaths of 11 people. The accident occurred when the Amtrak train struck the MARC train at a grade crossing in Silver Spring, Maryland. Emergency responders faced challenges in managing the aftermath, as the collision led to significant injuries and fatalities, highlighting safety concerns regarding train crossings.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Collison of F-16 and C-130 at Pope AFB

March 23rd, 1994 30 years ago

A USAF F-16 aircraft collided with a C-130 at Pope Air Force Base during a training exercise, resulting in the crash of the F-16 and the tragic deaths of 24 U.S. Army soldiers on the ground. The incident highlighted serious concerns regarding flight safety and operational procedures. The aftermath of the event spurred investigations and changes to military aviation protocols to prevent similar disasters in the future.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Collision at Indira Gandhi Airport Claims Lives

March 8th, 1994 31 years ago

A tragic incident occurred at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where a collision between two aircraft resulted in the deaths of nine individuals. As a Boeing 747 and an Airbus A320 were involved in the mishap, both planes were on the ground at the time of the accident. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation, highlighting the urgency and severity of the incident, which drew attention to airport safety protocols and procedures.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Mid-air Collision of Iranian Aircraft

February 8th, 1993 32 years ago

A collision occurred between an Iran Air Tours Tupolev Tu-154 and an Iranian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24 near Qods, Iran, resulting in the deaths of all 133 individuals on both aircraft. The incident prompted investigations into air traffic control and operational safety for civilian and military air traffic in the region, highlighting significant issues with airspace management.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Runway Collision at LAX Involving Two Flights

February 1st, 1991 34 years ago

A catastrophic collision occurred on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport between USAir Flight 1493, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9, and SkyWest Flight 5569, a Bombardier CRJ. The accident led to a fireball engulfing both aircraft, resulting in the loss of 34 lives and injuring 30 others. Emergency responders arrived rapidly, but the fire’s intensity hindered immediate evacuation efforts. This incident raised serious concerns about air traffic control procedures at one of the busiest airports in the world.

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