Chernobyl

On 26 April 1986 accident at a loss as to value most in the world. The nuclear disaster of Chernobyl, the radioactive material is spread out over half of the Ukraine. More than 200,000 people evacuated the area. And the need for resettlement. And more than 1.7 million people were affected by the radioactive substance. More than 125,000 people have died due to infections and cancer. Lose money on the hazard to more than 200 billion U.S. dollars.

Space Shuttle Columbia

This event occurred on February 1, 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia explosion has made ​​the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has released a statement. Lost more than 13 billion U.S. dollars.

Prestige Oil Spill

On November 13, 2002 Prestige oil tanker was carrying 77,000 tons of fuel oil tank when the accident occurred in a total of 12 tanks and a fire occurred during a storm in the city of Galicia, Spain. the ship broke in half and sink to the bottom of the ocean. And 20 million gallons of oil have leaked into the sea. Lost in all the oil out of U.S. $ 12 billion.

Challenger Explosion

Occurred on January 28, 1986 after the space shuttle Challenger was delivered to the space just 73 seconds. Because of the liquid hydrogen tank to explode. Cost more than U.S. $ 450 million.

Piper Alpha Oil Rig

On July 6, 1988 an explosion at a giant oil rig this up. Due to the carelessness of the people on the rig. The death of 167 people lost more than U.S. $ 3.4 billion.

Exxon Valdez

Accidental oil spills at sea aboard the Exxon Valdez accident, even though it may not be the biggest oil spill in the world. The accident occurred near the Strait of Prince William can come only by boat, helicopter and on 24 March 1989, more than 10.8 million gallons of oil have leaked from the ship's captain named Joseph. Hazelwood did not have cruise control. The ship collided with the large numbers of underwater coral. Losses due to a value of U.S. $ 2.5 billion.

B-2 Bomber Crash

This event occurred on February 23, 2008 at Andrews Air Force Base on Guam. It might be caused by the failure of the propulsion system. The two pilots of the plane can flip out safely. But it counters the loss of money is worth 1.4 billion U.S. dollars.

MetroLink Crash

On September 12, 2008 (not long ago it) is one of the worst train accident in the history of California. Have killed all 25 people on a tram crashed into a rail freight company, Union Pacific in the City of Los Angeles that may be caused by the tram moves forward in time to receive permission to go because there are. in the chaos of the signal. Losing money is worth U.S. $ 500 million.

Tanker Truck vs Bridge

On August 26, 2006 a car crashed into a truck carrying 32,000 liters of oil over the bridge Wiehltal Bridge in Germany. The truck had crashed into the edge of the bridge and fell onto the road below the A4 Autobahn at about 90 feet and explode. The result of the explosion and fire burned the bridge counters. The total cost is U.S. $ 358 million.

Titanic

Accident, the Titanic's sinking was an accident that is recognized by people around the world. But it is only ranked 10th in our ranking on April 15, 1912 aboard the Titanic collided with an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean, traveling around the north more than 1,500 people. died of cold water until almost frozen. Total cost over U.S. $ 7 million.