Titan Submersible Implosion Caused by Engineering Failures, Official Report Finds
The Titan submersible’s catastrophic implosion during its Titanic wreck expedition resulted from fundamental engineering deficiencies, according to an official investigation. The NTSB found the vessel suffered from inadequate testing and should have been removed from service before its final voyage.
Official Investigation Points to Engineering Failures
The Titan submersible that imploded during a dive to the Titanic wreck site suffered from critical engineering deficiencies and inadequate testing protocols, according to an official report from US investigators. The catastrophic failure in June 2023 resulted in the deaths of all five passengers aboard the submersible, including OceanGate’s chief executive.