1940day.year
Three trains on the Nishinari Line; present Sakurajima Line, in Osaka, Japan, collide and explode while approaching Ajikawaguchi Station. One hundred and eighty-one people are killed.
On January 29, 1940, three trains collided and exploded near Ajikawaguchi Station in Osaka, resulting in 181 fatalities.
In the pre-dawn hours of January 29, 1940, three passenger trains on the Nishinari Line in Osaka collided violently while approaching Ajikawaguchi Station.
The impact triggered massive explosions, engulfing the trains in flames.
Rescue operations were hampered by the intensity of the blaze and wartime resource constraints.
A total of 181 passengers and crew members lost their lives, making it one of Japan's deadliest rail disasters.
The catastrophe prompted enhanced safety measures and signaling upgrades across the national railway network.
1940
Sakurajima Line
Osaka
Ajikawaguchi Station
1973day.year
EgyptAir Flight 741 crashes into the Kyrenia Mountains in Cyprus, killing 37 people.
EgyptAir Flight 741 crashed into the Kyrenia Mountains in northern Cyprus, killing all 37 people on board.
On January 29, 1973, EgyptAir Flight 741 collided with the slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains in northern Cyprus during poor weather conditions. All 37 passengers and crew members tragically lost their lives in the impact. The flight was part of EgyptAir’s regional service network. Challenging mountain terrain and adverse visibility complicated rescue efforts. The disaster prompted reviews of approach procedures in mountainous regions.
1973
EgyptAir Flight 741
Kyrenia Mountains
Cyprus
1983day.year
Singapore cable car crash: Panamanian-registered oil rig, Eniwetok, strikes the cables of the Singapore Cable Car system linking the mainland and Sentosa Island, causing two cabins to fall into the water and killing seven people and leaving thirteen others trapped for hours.
An oil rig struck Singapore’s cable car system, causing two cabins to plunge into the sea and killing seven people.
On January 29, 1983, the Panamanian-registered oil rig Eniwetok sailed too close to the cables of Singapore’s cable car system. Two passenger cabins fell into the water en route between the mainland and Sentosa Island. Seven passengers drowned, while thirteen survived by clinging to the rig and were rescued hours later. The tragedy led to a complete review of maritime navigation near cable car routes. Subsequent safety measures included exclusion zones and enhanced monitoring to prevent repeat accidents.
1983
Singapore cable car crash
oil rig
Singapore Cable Car
Sentosa Island
2013day.year
SCAT Airlines Flight 760 crashes near the Kazakh city of Almaty, killing 21 people.
SCAT Airlines Flight 760 crashed near Almaty in 2013, resulting in 21 fatalities.
SCAT Airlines Flight 760 departed from Kokshetau Airport on January 29, 2013.
The aircraft lost contact during its approach to Almaty International Airport.
It crashed in hilly terrain approximately 12 kilometers from the runway.
All 21 passengers and crew on board were killed.
Poor weather conditions and possible navigation errors were investigated.
The tragedy prompted a review of regional aviation safety standards.
2013
SCAT Airlines Flight 760
Kazakh
Almaty
2017day.year
A gunman opens fire at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City, killing six people and wounding 19 others in a spree shooting.
In 2017, a gunman opened fire at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City, killing six worshippers and wounding 19.
On January 29, 2017, a lone gunman entered the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City during evening prayers.
The attacker fired multiple rounds, killing six people and injuring 19 others.
He targeted worshippers in a hate-motivated act described as terrorism.
Emergency services quickly responded, and the gunman was arrested outside the mosque.
The attack shocked Canada and prompted national debates on Islamophobia.
Vigils and interfaith gatherings were held in solidarity with the Muslim community.
The incident led to calls for stronger hate crime legislation and community protections.
2017
opens fire
Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City
2025day.year
American Eagle Flight 5342 collided mid-air with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk operated by the United States Army and crashed into the Potomac River, killing all 67 people onboard both aircraft.
In 2025, American Eagle Flight 5342 collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk and crashed into the Potomac River, killing all 67 on board.
American Eagle Flight 5342 was en route when it collided with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk operated by the U.S. Army on January 29, 2025.
The mid-air collision occurred over Washington, D.C., and both aircraft plummeted into the Potomac River.
All 67 passengers and crew from both aircraft perished in the accident.
Witnesses reported seeing debris and fuel trails before the impact.
Rescue teams scoured the river but recovered no survivors.
The National Transportation Safety Board launched a comprehensive investigation.
Preliminary reports considered air traffic control miscommunication and flight path conflicts as possible causes.
2025
American Eagle
collided mid-air
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
United States Army
Potomac River
2025day.year
A chartered Beechcraft 1900 crashes near the Unity oilfield in South Sudan, killing 20 people.
A chartered Beechcraft 1900 crashed near the Unity oilfield in South Sudan in 2025, killing 20 people.
On January 29, 2025, a chartered Beechcraft 1900 took off for an internal flight in South Sudan.
Shortly after departure, the aircraft crashed near the Unity oilfield amid challenging weather conditions.
All 20 passengers and crew aboard were killed in the crash.
The flight was carrying oilfield workers and logistical personnel.
Local authorities and international teams launched a recovery and investigation operation.
The cause of the crash was investigated for mechanical failure and pilot error.
The tragedy underscored the risks of aviation operations in remote and undeveloped regions.
Beechcraft 1900
crashes
Unity oilfield