March 30

On March 30, 1967, Delta Air Lines Flight 9877, operated by a Douglas DC-8, was on final approach to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The aircraft encountered landing difficulties and crashed while touching down on the runway. Nineteen passengers and crew members lost their lives in the impact. Federal investigators analyzed weather conditions, mechanical systems, and pilot procedures to determine the cause. The tragedy led to revisions in landing safety protocols for commercial jets. It remains one of the deadliest crashes in the airport's history.

On March 30, 2006, Severe Tropical Cyclone Glenda made landfall near Onslow in Western Australia as one of the strongest storms on record in the region. Glenda's sustained winds exceeded 215 km/h (130 mph), causing widespread structural damage and uprooting large numbers of trees. Emergency evacuations were carried out in coastal communities ahead of the storm's arrival. Although no fatalities were reported, the cyclone disrupted power supplies and water services across the Pilbara area. The economic impact was significant, prompting assessments of building standards in cyclone-prone regions. The event underscored the importance of early warning systems and community preparedness.