1960day.year
The 5.7 Mw Agadir earthquake shakes coastal Morocco with a maximum perceived intensity of X (Extreme), destroying Agadir and leaving 12,000 dead and another 12,000 injured.
A devastating 5.7 Mw earthquake strikes Agadir, Morocco, leveling the city and causing massive casualties.
On February 29, 1960, a powerful 5.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Agadir, Morocco, at dawn.
With a maximum intensity of X (Extreme), the quake destroys most of the city's adobe structures.
Approximately 12,000 people are killed and another 12,000 wounded in one of Morocco's deadliest natural disasters.
Emergency response is hampered by limited infrastructure and remote location, amplifying the tragedy.
The catastrophe leads to modern rebuilding efforts and new seismic safety regulations in Morocco.
1960
Agadir earthquake
Morocco
X (Extreme)
1964day.year
British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802/6 crashes into the Glungezer mountain in the Tux Alps of Austria, killing all 75 people aboard.
In 1964, British Eagle Flight 802/6 tragically crashed into Austria's Tux Alps, killing all 75 aboard.
On February 29, 1964, British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802/6 struck the steep slopes of the Glungezer in the Austrian Tux Alps under challenging weather conditions. The impact was catastrophic, leaving no survivors among the 75 passengers and crew. Rescue teams faced treacherous terrain and poor visibility, delaying recovery efforts. Investigators examined flight records and mountain weather patterns but could not determine a definitive cause. This tragedy highlighted the risks of alpine aviation and led to calls for enhanced navigational aids in mountainous regions. The crash remains one of the deadliest air disasters in the Alpine area.
1964
British Eagle International Airlines Flight 802/6
Glungezer
Tux Alps
1968day.year
Aeroflot Flight 15 crashes Irkutsk Oblast, Soviet Union, due to a loss of control. Eighty-three of the 84 occupants onboard die. The exact cause of the accident is unknown.
Aeroflot Flight 15 suffered a fatal loss of control over Siberia in 1968, killing 83 of 84 onboard.
On February 29, 1968, Aeroflot Flight 15 lost control and crashed in the remote wilderness of Irkutsk Oblast in the Soviet Union. Of the 84 people aboard, only one survived the impact, while the remaining 83 perished. Harsh weather and dense forest hampered immediate rescue efforts. Soviet authorities launched an investigation but were unable to conclusively identify mechanical failure or pilot error as the cause. The accident drew attention to the challenges of flying in extreme Siberian conditions and prompted improvements in weather monitoring and aircraft safety protocols across the region.
1968
Aeroflot Flight 15
Irkutsk Oblast
Soviet Union
1996day.year
Faucett Perú Flight 251 crashes in the Andes; all 123 passengers and crew are killed.
In 1996, Faucett Perú Flight 251 crashed in the Andes, killing all 123 aboard.
On February 29, 1996, Faucett Perú Flight 251 crashed into a remote mountainside in the Peruvian Andes, killing all 123 passengers and crew. Navigational errors and challenging terrain contributed to the disaster. Rescue teams faced severe altitude and weather obstacles, delaying recovery efforts. Investigations highlighted the need for improved terrain awareness and pilot training in mountainous regions. The tragedy prompted reforms in Peruvian aviation safety standards and flight operation procedures. It remains one of the deadliest accidents in Peru’s aviation history, remembered for its profound impact on airline regulations.
1996
Faucett Perú Flight 251
the Andes