There have been many tragic and costly accidents in history. But there’s nothing like the ten man-made accidents you’re about to see below.

These are the costliest ever recorded not only in terms of money, but also the enormous damage it caused to the environment and the loss of lives of many people.

Here are the top 10 most expensive accidents in the history of mankind:

#10. Titanic$150 Million

The sinking of the Titanic is possibly the most famous accident in the world. On April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage and was considered to be the most luxurious ocean liner ever built. Over 1,500 people lost their lives when the ship ran into an iceberg and sunk in frigid waters. The ship cost $7 million to build ($150 million in today's dollars).

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#9. Tanker Truck vs Bridge$358 Million

On August 26, 2004, a car collided with a tanker truck containing 32,000 liters of fuel on the Wiehltal Bridge in Germany. The tanker crashed through the guardrail and fell 90 feet off the A4 Autobahn resulting in a huge explosion and fire which destroyed the load-bearing ability of the bridge.

Temporary repairs cost $40 million and the cost to replace the bridge is estimated at $318 Million.

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Ikwokrikwo:
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8. Chatsworth Train Collision, 2008 ($500 Million)

This is one of the worst, and the costliest, train crashes in history. The accident happened because the Metrolink train ignored a red signal while the train conductor was busy receiving messages. It caused Metrolink $500 million in total losses.

#7. B-2 Bomber Crash$1.4 Billion February 23, 2008

Here we have our first billion dollar accident (and we're only #7 on the list).
This B-2 stealth bomber crashed shortly after taking off from an air base in Guam on February 23, 2008. Investigators blamed distorted data in the flight control computers caused by moisture in the system. This resulted in the aircraft making a sudden nose-up move which made the B-2 stall and crash. This was 1 of only 21 ever built and was the most expensive aviation accident in history. Both pilots were able to eject to safety.

6. Exxon Valdez oil spill, 1989 ($2.5 Billion)

On March 24, 1989, a tanker crashed into a Reef because the ship’s master left the control. 10.8 million gallons of oil was spilled into the ocean. The cleanup cost Exxon $2.5 billion.

5. Piper Alpha Oil Rig, 1988 ($3.4 Billion)

This is the world’s most expensive off-shore oil disaster ever recorded. The cause was a human error when one of the technicians forgot to replace one of the safety valves. The result was catastrophic. It killed 167 workers and cost $3.4 billion in damages.

#4. Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion, 1986 ($5.5 Billion)

Just 73 seconds after takeoff, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded with all the seven highly trained members inside. All damages totaled around 5.5 billion in today’s dollars.

DrGaius:
5. Piper Alpha Oil Rig, 1988 ($3.4 Billion)

This is the world’s most expensive off-shore oil disaster ever recorded. The cause was a human error when one of the technicians forgot to replace one of the safety valves. The result was catastrophic. It killed 167 workers and cost $3.4 billion in damages.

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#3. Prestige Oil Spill$12 Billion

On November 13, 2002, the Prestige oil tanker was carrying 77,000 tons of heavy fuel oil when one of its twelve tanks burst during a storm off Galicia, Spain. Fearing that the ship would sink, the captain called for help from Spanish rescue workers, expecting them to take the ship into harbour.

However, pressure from local authorities forced the captain to steer the ship away from the coast. The captain tried to get help from the French and Portuguese authorities, but they too ordered the ship away from their shores. The storm eventually took its toll on the ship resulting in the tanker splitting in half and releasing 20 million gallons oil into the sea.

According to a report by the Pontevedra Economist Board, the total cleanup cost $12 billion.

IJMBEXCEL:
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Se why safety is important. The IOCs don't joke with it. A little mistake can cost them billions od dollars.

#2. Space Shuttle Columbia$13 Billion

The Space Shuttle Columbia was the first space worthy shuttle in NASA's orbital fleet. It was destroyed during re-entry over Texas on February 1, 2003 after a hole was punctured in one of the wings during launch 16 days earlier. The original cost of the shuttle was $2 Billion in 1978. That comes out to $6.3 Billion in today's dollars. $500 million was spent on the investigation, making it the costliest aircraft accident investigation in history. The search and recovery of debris cost $300 million.

In the end, the total cost of the accident (not including replacement of the shuttle) came out to $13 Billion according to the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

#1. Chernobyl$200 Billion

On April 26, 1986, the world witnessed the costliest accident in history. The Chernobyl disaster has been called the biggest socio-economic catastrophe in peacetime history. 50% of the area of Ukraine is in some way contaminated after a nuclear reactor exploded. Over 200,000 people had to be evacuated and resettled while 1.7 million people were directly affected by the disaster.

The death toll attributed to Chernobyl, including people who died from cancer years later, is estimated at 125,000.

The total costs including cleanup, resettlement, and compensation to victims has been estimated to be roughly $200 Billion. The cost of a new steel shelter for the Chernobyl nuclear plant will cost $2 billion alone. The accident was officially attributed to power plant operators who violated plant procedures and were ignorant of the safety requirements needed.

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DrGaius:
#1. Chernobyl$200 Billion

On April 26, 1986, the world witnessed the costliest accident in history. The Chernobyl disaster has been called the biggest socio-economic catastrophe in peacetime history. 50% of the area of Ukraine is in some way contaminated after a nuclear reactor exploded. Over 200,000 people had to be evacuated and resettled while 1.7 million people were directly affected by the disaster.

The death toll attributed to Chernobyl, including people who died from cancer years later, is estimated at 125,000.

The total costs including cleanup, resettlement, and compensation to victims has been estimated to be roughly $200 Billion. The cost of a new steel shelter for the Chernobyl nuclear plant will cost $2 billion alone. The accident was officially attributed to power plant operators who violated plant procedures and were ignorant of the safety requirements needed.

Credits: http://www.wreckedexotics.com/articles/011.shtml

: http://www.atchuup.com/10-most-expensive-accidents-in-history/

the worst of them all.Turning a lively city of Chernobyl into a ghost town with no hope of people returning there soon..
Oh my Chernobyl, when are you going to regain your lost glory!!! The events and scars of that faithful day is still fresh in people's mind Even Hiroshima and Nagasaki have moved on and won't even wish to experience the same magnitude of radiation as experience by ur inhabitants