1979day.year
Quebecair Flight 255 crashes after takeoff from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport in Quebec City, killing 17.
In 1979 Quebecair Flight 255 crashed shortly after takeoff from Québec City, killing 17 people and highlighting aviation safety challenges.
On March 29, 1979, Quebecair Flight 255 departed Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport en route to Montreal. Seconds after takeoff, the Fairchild Metroliner lost thrust and failed to gain altitude, leading to a crash in a snow-covered field. The accident claimed 17 lives and injured several others on board. Investigations pointed to possible pilot error and engine malfunction in freezing weather conditions. The tragedy prompted reviews of de-icing procedures and aircraft maintenance protocols in Canadian aviation. Quebecair implemented new safety measures to prevent similar disasters in the future.
1979
Quebecair Flight 255
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
Quebec City
1999day.year
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in India strikes the Chamoli district in Uttar Pradesh, killing 103.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck India's Chamoli district on March 29, 1999, killing over 100 people and damaging villages.
On the evening of March 29, 1999, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the Chamoli district in Uttar Pradesh, India. The tremor collapsed homes, schools, and temples in remote hill villages, cutting off roads and communication lines. More than 100 residents lost their lives, and hundreds were injured or left homeless. Rescue efforts were hampered by rugged terrain and aftershocks. Relief camps were set up to provide shelter, medical aid, and supplies to survivors. The disaster underscored the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to seismic activity and prompted improvements in building codes and early warning systems.
magnitude 6.8 earthquake in India
Chamoli district
Uttar Pradesh
2001day.year
A Gulfstream III crashes on approach to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado. All 18 people on board are killed.
In 2001 a Gulfstream III business jet crashed on approach to Aspen, Colorado, killing all 18 people on board.
On March 29, 2001, a chartered Gulfstream III carrying passengers and crew approached Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in deteriorating weather conditions. As the jet attempted to land, it descended below the glide path and struck terrain short of the runway. The impact and subsequent fire claimed the lives of all 18 occupants. The National Transportation Safety Board investigated factors including pilot decision-making, instrument approach procedures, and mountain weather hazards. The accident led to revised safety protocols for high-altitude airport operations and enhanced pilot training for challenging approaches. It remains one of Colorado's deadliest aviation accidents.
2001
Gulfstream III
crashes
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
Aspen, Colorado
2013day.year
At least 36 people are killed when a 16-floor building collapses in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
On March 29, 2013, a 16-story building under construction collapsed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, killing at least 36 people.
The high-rise structure gave way suddenly in one of Tanzania's busiest urban centers, trapping many workers and bystanders under the rubble.
Rescue teams worked tirelessly through debris to recover survivors and casualties, facing instability and risks of further collapse.
Investigations pointed to potential structural weaknesses and lapses in construction standards.
The disaster sparked national debates over building regulations, contractor accountability, and urban planning oversight.
Communities rallied to support victims' families, calling for stricter enforcement of safety protocols in future developments.
2013
building collapses
Dar es Salaam
2015day.year
Air Canada Flight 624 skids off the runway at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, after arriving from Toronto shortly past midnight. All 133 passengers and five crews on board survive, with 23 treated for minor injuries.
On March 29, 2015, Air Canada Flight 624 overran the runway while landing in a snowstorm at Halifax Stanfield Airport; all on board survived.
The Airbus A320 encountered heavy snow and low visibility as it approached Halifax, causing the aircraft to skid off the runway upon touchdown.
Emergency slides were deployed, and passengers evacuated swiftly, with 23 people treated for minor injuries.
Airport authorities closed the runway for several hours to clear debris and inspect the tarmac.
Investigators examined flight data and weather conditions to determine contributing factors such as pilot decision-making and runway maintenance.
The incident led to reviews of winter operation protocols and enhancements in bird strike prevention strategies at the airport.
2015
Air Canada Flight 624
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Toronto
2016day.year
A United States Air Force F-16 crashes during takeoff from Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.
On March 29, 2016, a U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during takeoff from Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan; the pilot ejected safely.
The F-16 was preparing to depart on a routine mission when it encountered technical issues moments after beginning its takeoff roll.
Crash investigators were dispatched to assess aircraft maintenance records and flight data to pinpoint the cause.
Bagram Airfield, a key U.S. military base, temporarily halted flight operations as wreckage was cleared.
The pilot's timely ejection and emergency response prevented casualties on the ground.
This incident underscored the challenges of operating high-performance aircraft in austere, high-altitude environments and led to renewed safety checks across the fleet.
2016
United States Air Force
F-16
Bagram Airfield
Afghanistan
2021day.year
The ship Ever Given was dislodged from the Suez Canal.
On March 29, 2021, after a six-day blockage, the container ship Ever Given was successfully refloated and freed from the Suez Canal.
The Ever Given, one of the world's largest container ships, had become wedged in the canal on March 23, halting a vital global trade route.
A coordinated effort of tugboats, dredgers, and salvage teams worked around the clock to remove sand and restore the ship’s movement.
The blockage delayed hundreds of vessels, highlighting vulnerabilities in international supply chains and maritime chokepoints.
Insurance claims and rerouted shipments underscored the economic ripple effects of the canal’s closure.
The successful dislodging on March 29 allowed maritime traffic to resume, reinforcing the Suez Canal’s critical role in global commerce.
2021
Ever Given
dislodged
Suez Canal