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Coach Bo Rein and the pilot, most likely incapacitated by a loss of cabin pressure and oxygen, were killed when the plane flew far off-course and crashed after running out of fuel. [15] 14 March 1980: USA Boxing team: Boxing: LOT Polish Airlines: Ilyushin Il-62: Warsaw, Poland: 87: 14: Killed 14 American boxers and 8 staff members: 25 November 1985
Oceanic yacht racing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. [1] It was particularly dangerous in the early days, when oceanic racing was more like early mountain climbing in terms of sense of adventure and achievement. Modern safety and communication equipment has improved safety; however, like any sport in the natural environment ...
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Fatalities from wingsuit flying have occurred almost from the inception of the sport. Listed below are notable examples where wingsuit pilots were publicly named in the press, including when wingsuit practice was not the first cause of death. This incomplete list is frequently updated to include new information. Date Name Age Location Details 4 February 1912 Franz Reichelt 33 France The ...
Andrews was crushed to death between the cowl and the fuel tank, but no fire broke out. [41] Elio de Angelis (ITA) [note 1] 1986-05-14 Open wheel Brabham BT55-BMW: Formula One: Circuit Paul Ricard: Formula 1 World Championship: Test‡ During tests at the Paul Ricard circuit in France, the rear wing of de Angelis's BT55 detached at high speed.
This is a list of accidents and disasters by death toll. It shows the number of fatalities associated with various explosions , structural fires , flood disasters , coal mine disasters , and other notable accidents caused by negligence connected to improper architecture , planning , construction , design , and more.
August 21 – In the bottom of the 4th inning of an American League Baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers at Baltimore, the Tigers were leading 7-4 when the lead-off batter for Baltimore was called out at first base; Orioles players surrounded and argued with umpire Tom Connolly about the call, and a bench-clearing ...