The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary report on the progress of its investigation of the May 17 incident in which the Mexican Navy tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc slammed
ARM Cuauhtémoc after the contact.: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary report on the progress of its investigation of the May 17 incident in which the Mexican Navy tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc slammed into New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two crewmember fatalities and nineteen injuries, ranging from minor to serious.
The NTSB notes that the incident occurred at 2024 eastern daylight time There were 277 crewmembers and cadets aboard the Cuauhtémoc when it struck the Brooklyn Bridge after departing from Pier 17 in Manhattan , damaging all three of its masts. The estimated damage is expected to exceed $500,000.
The following morning, the U.S. Coast Guard declared the accident a major marine casualty. The NTSB was named as the lead federal agency for the safety investigation and launched a full team to New York City, arriving on scene early that afternoon.
The
Content Original Link:
" target="_blank">
