1914day.year
HMAS AE1, the Royal Australian Navy's first submarine, is lost at sea with all hands near East New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
On September 14, 1914, HMAS AE1, Australia’s first submarine, vanished off the coast of Papua New Guinea with all hands aboard.
HMAS AE1 was commissioned in 1914 as the Royal Australian Navy’s first submarine, symbolizing Australia’s growing naval capabilities.
While on patrol northeast of Rabaul near East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, the vessel disappeared on September 14, 1914.
All 35 crew members were lost, and no distress signal was ever recorded.
Despite numerous search efforts, the submarine’s fate remained a mystery for over a century.
In 2017, the wreck was finally located, shedding light on potential mechanical failure as the cause.
The loss of AE1 underscored the perils of early submarine operations and remains a poignant chapter in Australian naval history.
1914
HMAS AE1
Royal Australian Navy
East New Britain
Papua New Guinea
1993day.year
Lufthansa Flight 2904, an Airbus A320, crashes into an embankment after overshooting the runway at Okęcie International Airport (now Warsaw Chopin Airport), killing two people.
In 1993, Lufthansa Flight 2904 overran the runway at Warsaw's Okęcie Airport in heavy rain, crashing into an embankment and killing two on board.
On September 14, 1993, Lufthansa Flight 2904, operating an Airbus A320, attempted to land at Okęcie International Airport in Warsaw during severe weather. The aircraft touched down but failed to decelerate on the wet runway, overrunning the pavement and crashing into an embankment. Two passengers lost their lives while dozens of others sustained injuries. The accident spurred investigations into runway design, aircraft braking performance, and pilot procedures in adverse conditions. Changes were implemented in airport safety protocols and pilot training to prevent similar tragedies. The crash remains one of the most serious aviation accidents in Poland's history.
1993
Lufthansa Flight 2904
Airbus A320
Warsaw Chopin Airport
1997day.year
Eighty-one killed as five bogies of the Ahmedabad–Howrah Express plunge into a river in Bilaspur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
On September 14, 1997, five bogies of the Ahmedabad–Howrah Express plunged into a river in Madhya Pradesh, India, resulting in 81 fatalities.
The Ahmedabad–Howrah Express was traveling through Bilaspur district of Madhya Pradesh on September 14, 1997, when a section of track collapsed under a swollen bridge. Five coaches derailed and fell into the rushing river below. The disaster claimed the lives of 81 passengers and injured many others. Rescue efforts involved army units, local volunteers, and emergency responders racing to reach survivors in strong currents. Investigations attributed the accident to heavy monsoon rains compromising bridge integrity. The tragedy prompted calls for improved infrastructure maintenance and safety inspections across Indian Railways. It stands as one of the deadliest train accidents in the nation's history.
1997
Ahmedabad–Howrah Express
Madhya Pradesh
India
2002day.year
Total Linhas Aéreas Flight 5561 crashes near Paranapanema, Brazil, killing both pilots on board.
Total Linhas Aéreas Flight 5561 crashed near Paranapanema, Brazil, on September 14, 2002, killing both pilots.
A cargo flight operated by Total Linhas Aéreas, designated Flight 5561, departed on September 14, 2002, but soon encountered difficulties near Paranapanema in Brazil. The aircraft lost altitude shortly after takeoff and crashed in a rural area. Both pilots on board were killed in the impact. Brazilian aviation authorities launched an investigation to determine the cause, examining weather data, maintenance records, and flight communications. The accident highlighted the hazards of cargo aviation in remote regions. In response, regulators reviewed safety practices for small carriers operating in challenging environments. The crash remains a solemn chapter in Brazil's civil aviation history.
2002
Total Linhas Aéreas Flight 5561
Paranapanema
2008day.year
Aeroflot Flight 821, a Boeing 737-500, crashes into a section of the Trans-Siberian Railway while on approach to Perm International Airport, in Perm, Russia, killing all 88 people on board.
Aeroflot Flight 821 crashed near Perm, Russia, on September 14, 2008, killing all 88 aboard.
On September 14, 2008, Aeroflot Flight 821, a Boeing 737-500, crashed into a section of the Trans-Siberian Railway while on approach to Perm International Airport. All 88 passengers and crew lost their lives in the accident. Investigators cited pilot fatigue and procedural errors as key factors contributing to the crash under poor weather conditions. The tragedy prompted a thorough review of flight crew duty regulations and safety protocols within Russian aviation. Families and communities mourned the victims, and Aeroflot implemented new training measures to prevent similar disasters.
2008
Aeroflot Flight 821
Boeing 737-500
Trans-Siberian Railway
Perm International Airport
Perm, Russia