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1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt, timekeeping in the pits during the practice session in which her husband, Jochen

1982 Belgian GP
ZOLDER, BELGIUM - MAY 09: The point on the track where Gilles Villeneuve collided with the March 821 Ford driven by Jochen Mass during the Belgian GP at Zolder on May 09, 1982 in Zolder, Belgium

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The shocking remains of the Hill GH1 of Rolf Stommelen (GER) sit on the wrong side of the Armco following his massive accident - triggered by a broken rear wing whilst leading the race on lap 26

Formula One World Championship, Rd3, San Marino Grand Prix, San Marino, Italy, 1 May 1994
Roland Ratzenberger (AUT) Simtek S941 was tragically killed in a crash during the Saturday qualifying session. Formula One World Championship, Rd3, San Marino Grand Prix, San Marino, Italy

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 05, 1970 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Jochen Rindt in pits with his wife Nina shortly before he headed out onto the track for the final

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4-7 May 1967. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312) leads John Surtees (Honda RA273). Bandini later crashed suffering fatal injuries. Ref-3/2801

The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
3732772 The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1756-1783)

The fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking
3732625 The fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking (1776-1837)

Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident
3732770 Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident)

Fatal airship accident at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)
2920851 Fatal airship accident at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Construction on the foundations of the St Louis bridge
5310129 Construction on the foundations of the St Louis bridge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting construction on the foundations of the St. Louis bridge (c 1870)

King Henry II of France
5307438 King Henry II of France.; (add.info.: Wood engraving depicting King Henry II of France being fatally wounded during a tournament)

Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident
3732771 Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident)

(Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897) Swedish engineer, and his team setting out on the fatal balloon expedition to
530669 (Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897) Swedish engineer, and his team setting out on the fatal balloon expedition to the North Pole, 11 July 1897. Andree's body was found in 1930

Engraving depicting a Portuguese man o war, a marine hydrozoan of the family Physaliidae found in the Atlantic
5309426 Engraving depicting a Portuguese man o war, a marine hydrozoan of the family Physaliidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans; (add.info)

Ascent before the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking
3732687 Ascent before the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking; (add.info.: Engraving depicting ascent before the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking (1776-1837)

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The immediate aftermath of the multi-car accident at the start of the race: Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus (Yellow overalls) lies in the track having been pulled from his shattered, burning, Lotus 78

The fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking
3732688 The fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking (1776-1837)

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Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) tries his hand at photography while wife Joanne Villeneuve looks on amused

1973 United States GP
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 06: Francois Cevert, Tyrrell 006 Ford, in practice before his fatal accident during the United States GP at Watkins Glen International

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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Dan Gurney (USA) BRM P48 crashed at the hairpin after suffering brake failure and killed a spectator who was standing in a prohibited area. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Holland, 6 June 1960

1973 United States GP
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 07: Francois Cevert, Tyrrell 006 Ford, in practice before his fatal accident during the United States GP at Watkins Glen International

1973 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JULY 29: Fire marshals assess Roger Williamson's wrecked March 731 Ford during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on July 29, 1973 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

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Race leader Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 72E, who retired with gearbox and engine trouble on lap 67 (Left), laps race retiree Chris Amon (NZL) Techno PA123 as Roger Williamson (GBR)

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Rolf Stommelen (GER) Hill is carried away with serious leg injuries following his massive accident that stopped the race and tragically killed five spectators

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Piers Courage (GBR) was tragically killed when his De Tomaso 505 overturned and caught fire. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 21 June 1970

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(L to R): Seventh placed John Miles (GBR) Lotus 72B makes a move down the main straight on Piers Courage (GBR) de Tomaso 505 who would suffer a tragic fatal accident on lap 23

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Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell 006 was tragically killed in an accident during the Saturday morning practice session. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 7 October 1973. BEST IMAGE

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Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 79 (Shown during practice) suffered severe leg injuries in an accident at the start of the race

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Barrier repairs take place on the circuit following the tragic fatal accident suffered by Francois Cevert (FRA) during practice. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1973.

1961 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 10: Wolfgang von Trips during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 10, 1961 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4-7 May 1967. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312) leads John Surtees (Honda RA273) and Bruce McLaren (McLaren M4B BRM)

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(L to R): Max Mosley (GBR), FIA President and former part-owner of Simtek Research watches the Simtek S941 of David Brabham (AUS) being prepared in the pits

MotoGP
Shoya Tomizawa (JPN), Technomag-CIP Suter, was tragically killed on lap 15. MotoGP, Rd12, GP Aperol di San Marino e Rimini, Misano, San Marino, Italy. 3-5 September 2010

Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN), Ferrari 126C2, was tragically killed during practice following an accident. Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982. BEST IMAGE

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Roger Williamson (GBR) was tragically killed following an accident on lap eight that saw his March 731 overturn and burst into flames; the incompetent

Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN), Ferrari 126C2, was tragically killed during practice following an accident. Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982. BEST IMAGE

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Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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The remains of the Penske Racing Cars March 751 of Mark Donohue (USA) are removed following his massive crash at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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The remains of the Penske March 751 of Mark Donohue (USA) after he crashed heavily at the Hella Licht during the Sunday morning warm-up session are cleared away

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Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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