Loss Of 'five Lives Was Preventable,' According To Report On Titan Submersible

There were "multiple contributing factors" that led to nan wholly "preventable" implosion of a submersible that costs 5 lives disconnected nan seashore of Newfoundland 2 years ago, Coast Guard investigators said Tuesday.

The Coast Guard released its findings successful a 300-page study — nan consequence of a two-year investigation.

The planned dive connected June 18, 2023, ended successful calamity aft nan Titan mislaid connection pinch its OceanGate handlers, mounting disconnected a frantic search.

Days later, it was wished nan submersible imploded and instantly killed each 5 group connected board, officials said.

“This marine casualty and nan nonaccomplishment of 5 lives was preventable,” said Jason Neubauer, president of nan U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation charged pinch probing nan Titan disaster.

“The two-year investigation has identified aggregate contributing factors that led to this tragedy, providing valuable lessons learned to forestall a early occurrence. There is simply a request for stronger oversight and clear options for operators who are exploring caller concepts extracurricular of nan existing regulatory framework."