Faulty engineering led to deadly Titan sub implosion, US investigators rule
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- The NTSB concluded that the Titan submersible's implosion was due to faulty engineering and inadequate testing by OceanGate.
- Five people, including OceanGate's CEO and notable explorers, died instantly during the descent to the Titanic wreck.
- The carbon fiber pressure vessel had multiple anomalies and failed to meet strength and durability requirements.
- OceanGate did not follow standard emergency response protocols, delaying potential rescue efforts.
- A former technician raised concerns about safety regulations, but the CEO dismissed them, citing political influence.
- Both NTSB and Coast Guard reports deemed the implosion preventable, citing critically flawed safety procedures.
- Current regulations for small passenger vessels were inadequate, enabling unsafe operations.
- The NTSB recommended updated regulations and expert panels to oversee submersible safety.
- The Titan's final dive in June 2023 ended in loss of contact and a multinational search effort.
- The incident led to lawsuits, calls for tighter regulations, and a Netflix documentary.