1968day.year
Wien Consolidated Airlines Flight 55 crashes into Pedro Bay, Alaska, killing all 39 people on board.
In 1968, Wien Consolidated Airlines Flight 55 crashed into Pedro Bay, Alaska, killing all 39 people on board.
Wien Consolidated Airlines Flight 55 was en route from Seattle to Anchorage when it crashed into the waters of Pedro Bay in Alaska on December 2, 1968. The accident claimed the lives of all 39 passengers and crew aboard. Investigators determined that poor weather conditions and limited visibility contributed to the crash. The disaster highlighted the challenges of aviation in Alaska's rugged terrain and prompted reviews of flight safety protocols in remote regions. It remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Alaska's history.
1968
Wien Consolidated Airlines Flight 55
Pedro Bay, Alaska
1977day.year
A Tupolev Tu-154 crashes near Benghazi, Libya, killing 59.
In 1977, a Tupolev Tu-154 airliner crashed near Benghazi, Libya, killing all 59 people on board.
On December 2, 1977, a Tupolev Tu-154 passenger aircraft crashed shortly after departure from Benghazi, Libya. The accident resulted in the deaths of all 59 passengers and crew members aboard. Preliminary investigations cited potential mechanical failure or pilot error under low-visibility conditions. The crash prompted Libyan aviation authorities to review flight safety procedures and maintenance standards. It remains one of the deadliest air disasters in Libya’s aviation history, highlighting the risks of early jet airliner operations.
1977
Tupolev Tu-154
crashes
Benghazi
2016day.year
Thirty-six people die in a fire at a converted Oakland, California, warehouse serving as an artist collective.
A devastating fire at a converted warehouse in Oakland kills 36 artists and residents, exposing safety gaps in informal housing.
On December 2, 2016, a fire broke out in a former warehouse repurposed as the Ghost Ship artist collective in Oakland, California.
The blaze spread rapidly due to flammable interior materials, narrow exits, and a lack of proper permits and safety equipment.
Thirty-six people lost their lives, making it the deadliest building fire in Oakland's history.
The tragedy exposed the risks of unregulated live-work spaces and led to nationwide scrutiny of building codes and fire safety enforcement.
Investigations resulted in criminal charges against the building operators and prompted reforms to prevent similar disasters in creative communities.
2016
a fire
Oakland, California
artist collective