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r/CatastrophicFailure

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10 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Another angle of airplane crash in Medford, OR. 12/5/21 image
Another angle of airplane crash in Medford, OR. 12/5/21
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for A bridge undergoing repairs collapsed in Covington, GA on October 19. OSHA is investigating. image
A bridge undergoing repairs collapsed in Covington, GA on October 19. OSHA is investigating.
Fatalities
in Covington, GA
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1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Balloonfest 1986: A fundraising publicity stunt organized by United Way that released almost 1.5 million balloons in downtown Cleveland. It caused traffic problems, shut down a nearby airport runway, and interfered with the rescue of two missing fisherman who were later found dead by drowning. image
Balloonfest 1986: A fundraising publicity stunt organized by United Way that released almost 1.5 million balloons in downtown Cleveland. It caused traffic problems, shut down a nearby airport runway, and interfered with the rescue of two missing fisherman who were later found dead by drowning.
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8 months ago
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China 2020, electric truck on charge catches fire
Fire/Explosion
in China
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5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for On August 12, 2000, two large explosions occurred consecutively inside the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk, causing it to sink to the bottom of the sea with the lives of 118 sailors. This is considered the deadliest accident in the history of the Russian Navy. image
On August 12, 2000, two large explosions occurred consecutively inside the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk, causing it to sink to the bottom of the sea with the lives of 118 sailors. This is considered the deadliest accident in the history of the Russian Navy.
Fatalities
in Russia
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7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for A Kalibr cruise missile fired by Russian destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov malfunctions mid launch and crashes into the sea (April 2021) image
A Kalibr cruise missile fired by Russian destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov malfunctions mid launch and crashes into the sea (April 2021)
Equipment Failure
in Russia
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4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Today on 25 April , the Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala 402 has been found with its body that has been broken into 3 parts at 800m below sea level. All 53 were presumably dead. image
Today on 25 April , the Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala 402 has been found with its body that has been broken into 3 parts at 800m below sea level. All 53 were presumably dead.
Fatalities
in Indonesia
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7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for 7 years ago, April 16, 2014, the South Korean ferry MV Sewol capsized off Korea, killing 304 of which 250 were students from Danwon High School. Factors leading to the disaster include sea currents, shifting freight and a change in center of gravity during renovations. image
7 years ago, April 16, 2014, the South Korean ferry MV Sewol capsized off Korea, killing 304 of which 250 were students from Danwon High School. Factors leading to the disaster include sea currents, shifting freight and a change in center of gravity during renovations.
Fatalities
in South Korea
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7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Boeing 777 engine failed at 13000 feet. Landed safely today image
Boeing 777 engine failed at 13000 feet. Landed safely today
Fire/Explosion
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8 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Scott Manley’s video about the collapse of the Arecibo Telescope on December 1st, 2020 image
Scott Manley’s video about the collapse of the Arecibo Telescope on December 1st, 2020
Structural Failure
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1 year ago
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Failed rocket launch (unknown date)
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7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Burnt out nightclub in Austria, 2010. Photo credit: thetatogram image
Burnt out nightclub in Austria, 2010. Photo credit: thetatogram
Fire/Explosion
in Austria
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Wrong way driver traveling at over 100mph hits multiple vehicles 09.21.2020 in Goose Creek, SC. Multiple DOA image
Wrong way driver traveling at over 100mph hits multiple vehicles 09.21.2020 in Goose Creek, SC. Multiple DOA
Fatalities
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Race Truck explodes on the Dyno-Ogden, UT-9/18/20 image
Race Truck explodes on the Dyno-Ogden, UT-9/18/20
Destructive Test
in Ogden, UT
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11 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Heavy rains burst into Norwood Hospital (MA, USA) - June 2020 image
Heavy rains burst into Norwood Hospital (MA, USA) - June 2020
Natural Disaster
in Norwood, MA
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Large fire erupts at hydroelectric dam in India 21/08/2020 image
Large fire erupts at hydroelectric dam in India 21/08/2020
Fire/Explosion
in India
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3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for 08/10/2020 - Arecibo Observatory, one of the largest single-aperture radio telescopes in the world, has suffered extensive damage after an auxiliary cable snapped and crashed through the telescope’s reflector dish. image
08/10/2020 - Arecibo Observatory, one of the largest single-aperture radio telescopes in the world, has suffered extensive damage after an auxiliary cable snapped and crashed through the telescope’s reflector dish.
Structural Failure
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3 months ago
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City of San Diego's entire fireworks show goes off at once 2012
Operator Error
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for On May 20, 1976, during structural renovations, a fire burned away the Montreal's Biosphère transparent acrylic dome. image
On May 20, 1976, during structural renovations, a fire burned away the Montreal's Biosphère transparent acrylic dome.
Fire/Explosion
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9 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Explosive decompression test on a model of a de Havilland Comet fuselage following the crashes of BOAC 781 and SA 201. (Notes and source in comments.) image
Explosive decompression test on a model of a de Havilland Comet fuselage following the crashes of BOAC 781 and SA 201. (Notes and source in comments.)
Destructive Test
in Delaware
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8 months ago
Preview thumbnail for On April 22, 2020 a building site collapsed after a crane collapsed on it in Rishon Letzion, Israel image
On April 22, 2020 a building site collapsed after a crane collapsed on it in Rishon Letzion, Israel
Structural Failure
in Israel
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Someone failed to secure the roof 4/7/2020 image
Someone failed to secure the roof 4/7/2020
Structural Failure
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1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for 24.03.2020 College in Qyzylorda,KZ collapses due to strong wind. No one was injured thanks to quarantine time. image
24.03.2020 College in Qyzylorda,KZ collapses due to strong wind. No one was injured thanks to quarantine time.
Structural Failure
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for 1987 Indianapolis, IN Ramada Inn after and Air Force pilot failed to make the runway at Indianapolis Intl Airport image
1987 Indianapolis, IN Ramada Inn after and Air Force pilot failed to make the runway at Indianapolis Intl Airport
Operator Error
in Indianapolis, IN
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1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Super Yacht Crash 13th March 2020 image
Super Yacht Crash 13th March 2020
Operator Error