1915day.year
The passenger ship SS Eastland capsizes while tied to a dock in the Chicago River. A total of 844 passengers and crew are killed in the largest loss of life disaster from a single shipwreck on the Great Lakes.
The passenger ship SS Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River, killing 844 people in the worst Great Lakes shipwreck.
On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland rolled over while still tied to a dock in the Chicago River.
Overcrowding and design flaws caused the vessel to list and eventually capsize.
Passengers, mainly employees and families heading to a company picnic, were trapped below decks.
Rescue efforts were hampered by the ship's sudden tilt and rising water.
In all, 844 passengers and crew lost their lives in the largest single-ship disaster on the Great Lakes.
The tragedy led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations.
It remains a sobering reminder of the risks of commercial passenger shipping.
1915
SS Eastland
Great Lakes
1982day.year
Heavy rain causes a mudslide that destroys a bridge at Nagasaki, Japan, killing 299.
On July 24, 1982, heavy rains in Nagasaki triggered a massive mudslide that destroyed a bridge and claimed 299 lives.
A sudden deluge in southwestern Japan led to massive landslides that tore through Nagasaki City's hillsides on July 24, 1982. The torrential rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems, causing earth and debris to cascade into residential areas and sever critical infrastructure. A vital bridge was obliterated, and hundreds of homes were buried under mud. Rescue teams worked tirelessly amid dangerous conditions, but the scale of destruction resulted in 299 confirmed fatalities. The tragedy spurred nationwide improvements in flood control and early warning systems. Local communities rebuilt with reinforced embankments and stricter land-use regulations. Annual memorials honor the victims and underscore the importance of disaster preparedness in mountainous regions.
1982
Nagasaki
1999day.year
Air Fiji flight 121 crashes while en route to Nadi, Fiji, killing all 17 people on board.
On July 24, 1999, Air Fiji Flight 121 crashed near Nadi, Fiji, killing all 17 aboard.
Air Fiji Flight 121 took off from Suva bound for Nadi on a routine domestic flight on July 24, 1999.
Shortly after departure, the aircraft encountered severe weather conditions over the Coral Coast.
The pilot reported instrument failures before the plane lost radar contact.
Debris was found scattered across hilly terrain near Nadi International Airport.
Search and rescue teams recovered all 17 victims, confirming there were no survivors.
The accident prompted a review of Fiji’s aviation safety protocols and weather monitoring systems.
1999
Air Fiji flight 121
Nadi
2009day.year
Aria Air Flight 1525 crashes at Mashhad International Airport, killing 16.
On July 24, 2009, Aria Air Flight 1525 crashed while landing at Mashhad International Airport, killing 16 people.
Aria Air Flight 1525, a Yakovlev Yak-42D, was on a domestic route to Mashhad International Airport on July 24, 2009.
During the landing sequence, the aircraft touched down 6 kilometers short of the runway threshold in poor visibility.
The plane skidded off the runway and broke apart on impact, igniting a fire.
Sixteen passengers and crew members were killed in the crash, while dozens more suffered injuries.
Investigators cited crew fatigue and inadequate airport lighting as contributing factors.
The accident led to recommendations for improved approach guidance systems at Iranian airports.
2009
Aria Air Flight 1525
Mashhad International Airport
2013day.year
Santiago de Compostela derailment: A high-speed train derails in Spain rounding a curve with an 80 km/h (50 mph) speed limit at 190 km/h (120 mph), killing 78 passengers.
On July 24, 2013, a high-speed train derailed near Santiago de Compostela, Spain, killing 78 passengers.
On July 24, 2013, train no. 712 rounding a tight curve near Santiago de Compostela exceeded the 80 km/h speed limit, traveling at 190 km/h.
The high-speed train derailed, causing several carriages to roll over and collapse into a nearby field.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but 78 people lost their lives and over 140 were injured.
Investigators determined that excessive speed and distraction of the train operator were major factors.
The tragedy prompted Spain’s national rail operator to upgrade signaling systems and enhance driver training.
Annual commemorations now honor the victims and underscore the importance of rail safety.
2013
Santiago de Compostela derailment
2014day.year
Air Algérie Flight 5017 loses contact with air traffic controllers 50 minutes after takeoff. It was travelling between Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Algiers. The wreckage is later found in Mali. All 116 people on board are killed.
On July 24, 2014, Air Algérie Flight 5017 disappeared en route from Burkina Faso to Algeria, with all 116 aboard killed.
Air Algérie Flight 5017, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, departed Ouagadougou for Algiers on July 24, 2014.
Fifty minutes into the flight, the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control over Mali.
Search efforts located the wreckage in a remote desert area two days later.
All 116 passengers and crew perished in the crash.
The investigation pointed to weather-related icing and possible pilot disorientation.
The disaster led to improved training on icing conditions and modernized weather radar on regional flights.
2014
Air Algérie Flight 5017
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Algiers
Mali
2024day.year
A Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 crashes during takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal killing 18.
On July 24, 2024, a Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 crashed during takeoff from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, killing 18 people.
A Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 attempted takeoff from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport on July 24, 2024.
Shortly after beginning its roll, the aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire.
Eighteen passengers and crew members were killed, making it one of Nepal’s deadliest aviation accidents.
Authorities launched an immediate investigation into runway conditions and aircraft maintenance records.
The crash renewed global scrutiny of operations at high-altitude airports under challenging weather.
Nepal’s civil aviation authority announced safety audits for all domestic carriers in the aftermath.
2024
Saurya Airlines
Bombardier CRJ200
crashes
Tribhuvan International Airport
Kathmandu