The Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican navy tall ship, was sailing backwards and inexplicably picked up speed prior to crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge, according to the preliminary NTSB report. The accident occurred on May 17, 2025, leading to the deaths of two crewmembers and injuring 19 others. Despite a tugboat attempting to assist the Cuauhtémoc, the crew seemingly lost control of the vessel, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the docking pilot's orders during the event. The timeline states that the upper sections of the masts contacted the bridge sequentially, leading to the impact.
According to officials, the Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc was inexplicably sailing backwards and picked up speed before colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge, which resulted in the tragic death of two crewmembers and injuries to 19 other individuals.
The preliminary NTSB report raises questions about why the docking pilot's orders to stop the vessel failed to have any effect, as the tugboat attempted to assist Cuauhtémoc during the incident.
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