The Mexican navy confirmed that the New York-based pilot navigating the training ship Cuauhtemoc during its crash into the Brooklyn Bridge had limited time to respondâapproximately 80 to 90 seconds. Tragically, the incident resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to 22 others. As the ship lost power and was drawn towards the bridge by the current, it complicated the situation. Family members shared the dreams and aspirations of the slain sailors. An NTSB investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway, with a preliminary report due soon but a full investigation expected to take over a year.
The Mexican navy confirmed the pilot of the training ship Cuauhtemoc, which crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, was New York-based and had little time to react.
Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Angeles acknowledged that the pilot had only 80 to 90 seconds to respond when the Cuauhtemoc lost power and was carried towards the bridge.
The tragic accident killed two Mexican naval soldiers, while 22 others were injured, leading to an investigation by the NTSB as the community mourns.
Family members of the deceased sailors highlighted their aspirations, with America Sanchez wanting to become a naval engineer and Adal Jair Maldonado dreaming of following his father's path.
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