March 10
2019
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Crash
On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, operating a Boeing 737 MAX 8, crashed near Bishoftu, Ethiopia, just six minutes after takeoff, killing all 157 people on board. This disaster followed another 737 MAX crash less than five months prior and triggered a worldwide grounding of the aircraft, a global reckoning over aviation safety, and widespread scrutiny of Boeing and aviation regulators. Read more
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Mar 26
2021 Sohag Train Collision
On March 26, 2021, two passenger trains collided near Al-Sawam’a village in Sohag Governorate, Egypt. The crash, triggered by an unauthorized emergency brake activation, resulted in at least 19 deaths and over 185 injuries. The tragedy exposed longstanding issues in Egypt’s railway system, including inadequate safety protocols, staff negligence, and outdated infrastructure, igniting national calls for reform and accountability.
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Mar 19
SAM Colombia Flight 501 Crash
The tragic crash of SAM Colombia Flight 501 in 1993 resulted in the loss of 140 lives and reshaped aviation safety measures by highlighting the risks of controlled flight into terrain and navigational errors within challenging topographies.
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Mar 14
The Hlaingthaya Massacre
On March 14, 2021, Myanmar security forces carried out a deadly crackdown on anti-coup protesters in Hlaingthaya Township, Yangon, resulting in at least 65 civilian deaths and widespread destruction. The massacre marked a turning point in the military junta’s violent suppression of dissent following the February coup, with grave consequences for local workers and the national economy.
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