June 30
Jun 30
The 2021 Tiger Fire
The Tiger Fire, igniting on June 30, 2021, in the rugged and wildfire-prone Bradshaw Mountains near Crown King, Arizona, rapidly grew to over 16,000 acres. Despite its vast spread, the fire resulted in no human casualties, thanks to significant firefighting efforts and timely evacuations. This account provides a detailed timeline of the event, the aftermath, and ongoing recovery efforts, highlighting the community’s resilience and the lessons learned for future wildfire management.
Jun 30
The Yemenia Flight 626 Crash
On June 30, 2009, Yemenia Flight 626 tragically crashed into the Indian Ocean near the Comoros Islands, resulting in the deaths of 152 out of the 153 people on board. Despite numerous warnings and bans from EU airspace, the airline continued operations, leading to this devastating incident. This article explores the lead-up to the crash, the heart-wrenching aftermath, and the legacy it left on aviation safety.
Jun 30
The 2007 Glasgow International Airport Attack
The Glasgow Airport attack on June 30, 2007, saw a failed vehicle bomb attempt that highlighted persistent extremist threats in the UK. The attack resulted in several injuries and prompted heightened national security measures.
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Jun 3
Dana Air Flight 0992 Crash
On June 3, 2012, Dana Air Flight 0992 crashed into a densely populated neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria, after suffering dual engine failure due to poor maintenance and delayed pilot response. All 153 people on board and at least six people on the ground perished, prompting sweeping changes in Nigerian aviation safety and regulatory practices.
Jun 6
1981 Bihar Train Disaster
On June 6, 1981, a passenger train in Bihar, India derailed and plunged into the rain-swollen Bagmati River near Badlaghat. Overcrowded and running atop a flood-weakened embankment amid monsoon downpours, the train’s carriages tumbled into the river, leading to one of the deadliest rail disasters in history—with 500 to 800 or more fatalities. Rescue and recovery efforts were hampered by the force of the river and poor records, leaving the true human toll uncertain.
Jun 2
Air Canada Flight 797 Fire
On June 2, 1983, a fire broke out in the rear lavatory of Air Canada Flight 797 while en route from Dallas to Montreal, leading to an emergency landing in Cincinnati. Despite a rapid evacuation, 23 passengers perished due to a sudden flashover that engulfed the cabin in flames, profoundly shaping modern aviation fire safety standards worldwide.