1857day.year
The Russian warship Lefort capsizes and sinks during a storm in the Gulf of Finland, killing all 826 aboard.
The Russian warship Lefort capsized and sank in a fierce storm in the Gulf of Finland in 1857, resulting in the loss of all 826 crew members.
Built in the early 1850s, the armored warship Lefort was part of Russia's Baltic fleet.
On September 22, 1857, it encountered a sudden gale in the Gulf of Finland and struggled to maintain stability.
Waves swept over its decks as the ship rolled violently, compromising its ballast.
Unable to right itself, the Lefort capsized and plunged beneath the waves.
All 826 officers and sailors on board perished, marking one of Russia's worst peacetime naval disasters.
The tragedy prompted reviews of naval design and safety protocols in the Imperial Russian Navy.
1857
Lefort
1892day.year
A locomotive shunting falls into a hole in the ground, leading to the burial of the locomotive.
A locomotive engaged in shunting operations fell into a sudden ground sinkhole in 1892, resulting in its burial and highlighting the perils of early railway work.
On September 22, 1892, a shunting locomotive on a railway sidetrack encountered unexpected subsidence.
The ground gave way beneath the engine as workers prepared to rearrange train cars.
Within moments, the locomotive tumbled into a deep hole and sank out of view.
Despite immediate rescue efforts, the engine remained buried until heavy machinery could excavate it.
No casualties were reported, but the incident underscored safety challenges in railway environments.
The buried locomotive became a cautionary tale for rail engineers and unions of the era.
1892
falls into a hole in the ground
1934day.year
The Gresford disaster in Wales kills 266 miners and rescuers.
The Gresford mining disaster in Wales claimed 266 lives in 1934, marking one of Britain's most devastating coal mine tragedies.
On September 22, 1934, a powerful explosion tore through the Gresford Colliery near Wrexham, Wales.
Rescue teams battled raging fires and lethal gases as they attempted to reach trapped miners.
Over subsequent days, the unstable shafts hampered recovery efforts despite tireless work by rescuers.
A total of 266 miners and volunteers lost their lives, making it one of the deadliest coal mining accidents in UK history.
Investigations revealed significant safety lapses, spurring calls for stricter mine regulations.
The tragedy deeply affected the local community and is commemorated by memorials honoring those who perished.
1934
Gresford disaster
1966day.year
Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton, Queensland, Australia.
Twenty-four people lose their lives when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes near Winton, Queensland.
On September 22, 1966, Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashed near Winton, Queensland, killing all 24 aboard.
The twin-engine aircraft went down during routine service in remote outback Australia.
The tragedy highlighted challenges of aviation safety in regional and rural air travel.
It prompted investigations by Australian aviation authorities and led to recommendations for improved safety protocols.
To this day, it remains one of the most fatal crashes in the nation's domestic aviation history.
1966
Ansett-ANA Flight 149
Winton, Queensland
Australia
1981day.year
During a military exercise, a Turkish Air Force Northrop F-5 crashes in Babaeski as a result of pilot error, killing one crew member and also 65 soldiers on the ground.
A Northrop F-5 fighter crashes during a Turkish Air Force exercise in Babaeski, killing 66 military personnel.
During a routine exercise on September 22, 1981, a Turkish Air Force Northrop F-5 suffered a fatal crash in Babaeski.
Pilot error caused the aircraft to collide with the ground, killing one crew member and 65 soldiers in a nearby training formation.
The tragic accident became one of the deadliest airborne mishaps in Turkish military history.
Subsequent inquiries led to changes in flight training procedures and safety regulations within the air force.
The event underscored the risks inherent in large-scale military exercises.
1981
military exercise
Turkish Air Force
Northrop F-5
crashes
Babaeski
pilot error
1993day.year
A barge strikes a railroad bridge near Mobile, Alabama, causing the deadliest train wreck in Amtrak history. Forty-seven passengers are killed.
A barge collides with a railroad bridge near Mobile, Alabama, causing the deadliest accident in Amtrak history.
On September 22, 1993, a river barge struck a support pier of a railroad bridge over the Mobile River in Alabama.
Minutes later, Amtrak's Sunset Limited passenger train plunged into the water, killing 47 passengers and injuring dozens more.
The disaster remains the worst in Amtrak's history and prompted federal investigations into bridge safety.
Rescue operations faced challenges due to strong currents and debris in the river.
The tragedy led to improvements in navigational lighting and bridge design standards nationwide.
1993
the deadliest train wreck
1995day.year
An E-3B AWACS crashes outside Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska after multiple bird strikes to two of the four engines soon after takeoff; all 24 on board are killed.
On September 22, 1995, an E-3B AWACS aircraft crashed near Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, after multiple bird strikes disabled two engines, killing all 24 on board.
During a routine early morning sortie on September 22, 1995, an E-3B AWACS departing Elmendorf AFB encountered multiple bird strikes that disabled two of its four engines. Pilots attempted to return to the base but lost thrust and control. The aircraft crashed in a remote area outside the base perimeter, leaving no survivors among the 24 crew members. The accident prompted an intensive investigation by military and aviation authorities. Findings led to revised protocols for wildlife management around airfields and enhanced engine inspection procedures. The tragedy highlighted the persistent risk of bird strikes to large military aircraft.
1995
crashes
2006day.year
Twenty-three people were killed in a maglev train collision in Lathen, Germany.
On September 22, 2006, a Transrapid maglev train in Lathen, Germany, collided with a maintenance vehicle, resulting in 23 fatalities.
On September 22, 2006, a Transrapid maglev train on the test track near Lathen collided head-on with a maintenance vehicle on the guideway. The collision occurred at high speed, tearing the train apart and causing 23 deaths, including engineers and technicians. Investigators found that a dispatcher inadvertently authorized the train onto the occupied track. The accident marked the deadliest incident in maglev history and cast doubt on the system's safety. German authorities suspended the Transrapid program pending further safety reviews. The disaster prompted upgrades to signaling protocols and stricter track monitoring measures.
2006
maglev
train collision
Lathen
Germany