Historical Events tagged with "disappearance"

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Suspension of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Search

January 17th, 2017 8 years ago

After nearly three years of extensive search efforts, the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was officially suspended. The aircraft disappeared on March 8, 2014, during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, sparking one of the largest and most complex search operations in aviation history. Despite the deployment of advanced technology and the cooperation of multiple nations, the fate of the aircraft remained a mystery. The decision to suspend the search was announced by the Australian government, which had led the operation in the southern Indian Ocean, where the plane was believed to have gone down.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

The Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

March 8th, 2014 11 years ago

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished during its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying a total of 239 people onboard. The Boeing 777, which took off at 12:41 AM local time, was last seen on radar shortly after departing Malaysian airspace. Communication with air traffic control ceased, leading to an extensive search effort. Unprecedented oceanic searches revealed only some debris, leaving the flight’s true fate and the reasons for its disappearance a subject of ongoing speculation.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Faucett Boeing 727 Vanishes in Atlantic

September 11th, 1990 34 years ago

A Faucett Airlines Boeing 727 disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean while on a flight from Malta to Peru, with a total of 38 people on board, including passengers and crew. The flight faced difficulties due to weather conditions, which contributed to its loss of contact. Despite extensive search efforts, no wreckage or survivors were found, leading to unanswered questions regarding the cause of the incident and the fate of those onboard.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Disappearance of Pakistan International Airlines Flight 404

August 25th, 1989 35 years ago

Pakistan International Airlines Flight 404 vanished after taking off from Gilgit Airport, Pakistan, carrying 54 individuals. Within moments of departing, the aircraft lost contact, and extensive search efforts were launched, but no trace of the plane or its passengers has ever been found, leaving unanswered questions about its fate.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Disappearance of Varig Flight Over Pacific Ocean

January 30th, 1979 46 years ago

A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter vanished over the Pacific Ocean 30 minutes after departing from Tokyo. The aircraft, under the command of Captain Aroldo Gomes, lost contact with air traffic control during its scheduled flight, prompting extensive search efforts. Despite comprehensive searches, no wreckage or survivors were found, leading to significant concerns about aviation safety and operational protocols in the region.

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Exploration & Discovery

Frederick Valentich Disappears in Bass Strait

October 21st, 1978 46 years ago

Frederick Valentich, an Australian pilot, vanished while flying over the Bass Strait near Melbourne. During his flight, he reported an encounter with an unidentified aircraft, claiming it was hovering above him. Despite search efforts, no trace of Valentich or his aircraft was ever found, leading to theories and speculations surrounding his disappearance.

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Politics & Government

Harold Holt Officially Presumed Dead

December 19th, 1967 57 years ago

Harold Holt, the sitting Prime Minister of Australia, officially became presumed dead after disappearing while swimming at Cheviot Beach in Victoria. His disappearance on December 17 led to an extensive search operation that failed to locate him. On December 19, the Australian government announced that Holt was presumed dead, marking a significant moment in Australian politics as he was the prime minister at the time, leaving the country in a state of uncertainty and leading to significant media coverage.

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Politics & Government

Harold Holt's Mysterious Disappearance at Sea

December 17th, 1967 57 years ago

Harold Holt, the Prime Minister of Australia, disappeared while swimming at Cheviot Beach near Portsea, Victoria. On December 17, 1967, Holt was last seen by his friends during a summer outing. Despite extensive search efforts involving the Royal Australian Navy and other agencies, no trace of him was ever found, leading to widespread speculation and theories concerning his fate.

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Accidents & Tragedies

MV Darlwyne Disappearance off Cornwall Coast

July 31st, 1966 58 years ago

The pleasure cruiser MV Darlwyne vanished off the coast of Cornwall with 31 people aboard. The vessel was making a routine trip, but on that fateful day, it encountered sudden bad weather. Despite search efforts, no survivors or wreckage were ever found.

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