NTSB report reveals new details about deadly Brooklyn Bridge sailboat collision

Federal investigators revealed that the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc was moving backward at over 6 mph when it collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on May 18, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The preliminary report noted mechanical issues and communication challenges among the crew and pilots, with a final report expected to take over a year to complete.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Federal investigators found that the Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtémoc was moving backward quickly when it hit the Brooklyn Bridge last month, causing two deaths and injuries to many others.

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