startling mishap

accident surprising unforeseen trouble startling misadventure misfortune unexpected disaster catastrophe shocking tragedy upsetting sudden adversity calamity incident disturbance failure unhappiness crisis misstep blunder error casualty dismay difficulty setback fault devastation miscalculation jolt unlucky wreck disappointment disastrous nightmare unplanned turmoil whammy unfortunate hurt tumble mislay astonish heartbreak stagger stumble