1791day.year
HMS Pandora sinks after having run aground on the outer Great Barrier Reef the previous day.
In 1791, HMS Pandora, sent to capture the mutineers of HMS Bounty, ran aground on the outer Great Barrier Reef and sank the following day.
HMS Pandora was dispatched by the Royal Navy to hunt down the mutineers of HMS Bounty.
On 29 August 1791, the ship struck the outer Great Barrier Reef after navigating its treacherous waters.
Despite efforts to refloat her, Pandora began taking on water and ultimately sank early on 30 August.
Of the 134 crew and prisoners aboard, 35 lives were lost, while survivors endured harrowing open-boat journeys to Timor.
The wreck remained undiscovered until its remarkable rediscovery in 1977, offering invaluable insights into late 18th-century naval history.
Pandora's fate underscored the perils of coral reef navigation and left a lasting legacy in maritime exploration lore.
1791
HMS Pandora
Great Barrier Reef
1974day.year
A Belgrade–Dortmund express train derails at the main train station in Zagreb killing 153 passengers.
A Belgrade–Dortmund express train derailed at Zagreb station on August 30, 1974, resulting in the deaths of 153 passengers.
On August 30, 1974, the overnight express train traveling from Belgrade to Dortmund derailed at the main station in Zagreb.
Preliminary reports indicated that excessive speed combined with track issues led to the fatal accident.
Carriages plunged off the rails, causing widespread destruction and trapping passengers within crushed compartments.
Rescue teams and local volunteers worked through the night to recover victims and provide medical aid.
The tragedy remains one of the deadliest rail accidents in the region, prompting safety reviews across Yugoslav rail networks.
1974
Belgrade
Dortmund
derails
Zagreb
1974day.year
A powerful bomb explodes at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries headquarters in Marunouchi, Tokyo. Eight are killed, 378 are injured. Eight left-wing activists are arrested on May 19, 1975, by Japanese authorities.
A bomb exploded at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries headquarters in Tokyo on August 30, 1974, killing 8 and injuring over 370 people.
On August 30, 1974, a powerful explosive device detonated in the lobby of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Marunouchi headquarters.
The blast claimed the lives of eight individuals and injured 378 others, many seriously.
The attack shattered windows and sent a fireball through the high-rise complex during business hours.
After months-long investigations, authorities arrested eight left-wing activists on May 19, 1975, linking them to the bombing.
The incident reverberated across Japan, leading to heightened security measures at corporate offices and public buildings.
explodes
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Marunouchi
1983day.year
Aeroflot Flight 5463 crashes into Dolan Mountain while approaching Almaty International Airport in present-day Kazakhstan, killing all 90 people on board.
Aeroflot Flight 5463 crashes into Dolan Mountain near Almaty, killing all 90 on board.
On August 30, 1983, Aeroflot Flight 5463 was conducting a routine passenger flight to Almaty International Airport.
As the aircraft descended through heavy cloud cover, it collided with the summit of Dolan Mountain in present-day Kazakhstan.
All 90 passengers and crew aboard perished in the crash, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the region at the time.
Investigators cited navigational errors and adverse weather conditions as contributing factors.
The tragedy prompted Soviet aviation authorities to review approach procedures and improve mountainous terrain safety.
Memorial services were held to honor the victims, and new protocols were introduced to prevent similar disasters.
1983
Aeroflot Flight 5463
Almaty International Airport
Kazakhstan
2002day.year
Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4823 crashes on approach to Rio Branco International Airport, killing 23 of the 31 people on board.
Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4823 crashes near Rio Branco, killing 23 of the 31 on board.
On August 30, 2002, Flight 4823 of Brazilian carrier Rico Linhas Aéreas approached Rio Branco International Airport in poor weather.
The Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia lost altitude on final approach and crashed into a wooded area outside the runway perimeter.
Of the 31 passengers and crew, only eight survived the impact and resulting fire.
Investigators pointed to pilot error and limited visibility as key factors in the accident.
The tragedy prompted Brazilian aviation authorities to review regional flight safety protocols and instrument procedures.
Memorials were held in Rio Branco to honor the victims and support their families through the aftermath.
2002
Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4823
Rio Branco International Airport
2008day.year
A Conviasa Boeing 737 crashes into Illiniza Volcano in Ecuador, killing all three people on board.
In August 2008, a Conviasa Boeing 737 flight crashed into the Illiniza Volcano in Ecuador, killing all three crew members on board.
In August 2008, a Conviasa Boeing 737 flight crashed into the Illiniza Volcano in Ecuador amid challenging weather conditions. The aircraft struck the remote volcanic peak, causing fatal damage. All three crew members aboard the flight perished in the crash. Rescue and recovery operations were hindered by the rugged terrain and unstable weather at high altitude. The tragedy prompted reviews of flight routes near mountainous regions and reinforced safety protocols for approaching airports located in complex topographies.
2008
Conviasa
Boeing 737
crashes
Illiniza Volcano
Ecuador