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Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Major report slams Titanic sub disaster owners over submersible implosion
A report by the US Coast guard has slammed the owners of the OceanGate over the Titan submersible implosion. The report found OceanGate failed to follow established engineering protocols that put people on board at serious risk. The US Coast Guard said OceanGate "leveraged intimidation tactics" in order to avoid regulatory scrutiny. All five people on board died instantly after the submersible was subjected to intense water pressure. 14:41 Anders Anglesey The Marine Board of Investigation report said the US Coastguard was not to blame for the implosion. It said there were "no acts of misconduct, incompetence, negligence, unskillfulness, or violations of law" by the coastguard. 14:31 Anders Anglesey The report said had CEO Rush survived, investigators would have called for the Department of Justice to consider pursuing a criminal investigation into him. 14:25 Anders Anglesey A former OceanGate staff member told investigators the company was "economically" very stressed. They said: "The company was economically very stressed and as a result, [they] were making decisions that compromised safety" 14:15 Anders Anglesey The US Coastguard report slammed nearly every aspect of OceanGate and how it was run. It said the primary factor was the failure of the company to follow "established engineering protocols." The sub had been known to be unreliable under pressure and its layers were known to come apart. (Image: OceanGate Expeditions/AFP via Ge) 14:11 Anders Anglesey The Titan sub began its dive to reach the Titanic on June 18, 2023. 90 minutes into the decent to reach the wreckage (at 12,467ft), the sub experienced a catasrophic failure. It was 500 metres away from reaching the Titanic. Everyone was killed instantly. The sub was later found completely crushed. 14:00 Anders Anglesey Five people died on board the Titan sub during its dive to reach the wreckage of the Titanic. Those who died were: OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, 61 British adventurer Hamish Hardin, 58, British businessman Shahzada Dawood, 48 His son Suleman Dawood, 19 Ex-French Navy diver Paul-Henry Nargeolet 13:57 Anders Anglesey The US Coastguard report said CEO Stockton Rusk ignored inspections amid a culture of a lack of oversight. The report said: "The lack of both third-party oversight and experienced OceanGate employees on staff during their 2023 Titan operations allowed OceanGate's Chief Executive Officer to completely ignore vital inspections, data analyses, and preventative maintenance procedures, culminating in a catastrophic event." CEO of OceanGate Stockton Rush was onboard the Titan when it imploded (Image: BBC ) 13:55 Anders Anglesey OceanGate had a "toxic environment" where staff were fired in order to dissuade them from sharing safety concerns. 13:51 Anders Anglesey The US Coastguard report identified several causes for the implosion. OceanGate's "critically flawed" safety practices The Titan being misrepresented as indestructible Senior leadership for allowing a culture of customer expectations being prioritised over other responsibilities A lack of oversight 13:49 KEY EVENT The "negligence" of OceanGate CEO and the pilot of the Titan submersible Stockton Rush contributed to deaths on board, the report said. An investigation found "evidence of a potentially criminal offence" and Rush "may have been subject to criminal liability." Stockton Rusk was one of the five people on board who died (Image: AP) 13:39 KEY EVENT A report into the Titan implosion has found company OceanGate had "critically flawed" safety practices.
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
All four pilots suspended after runway collision which saw Boeing slice through tail fin of parked Airbus
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALL four pilots involved in a horrifying runway plane collision which saw one jet slice through another's tail fin have been suspended. Harrowing footage showed a Boeing shred through a stationary Airbus while on the tarmac - just moments before it was set to take off. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A plane sliced through another one's wing on a runway 3 Debris scattered across the tarmac during the horror collision 3 Nearly 400 passengers disembarked both flights Hundreds were left stranded after the shocking accident which unfolded in front of terrified passengers who watched debris scatter across the runway. The two Vietnam Airlines aircraft smashed into each other at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam on June 27 - with both aircraft carrying a total of 386 passengers. The Ho Chi Minh City-bound Boeing 787 was taxiing for take-off when it struck an Airbus A321, parked on the tarmac, waiting to head to Dien Bien. Vietnam Airlines has now suspended the four pilots involved - two from each jet. Meanwhile, investigators are still probing the exact cause of the crash. Initial findings have suggested human error, due to the fact the Airbus was not parked correctly on the runway at the time of the smash. The dramatic collision took place at the intersection of taxiways S and S3, under clear weather conditions. In the shocking footage, a blue Airbus can be seen taxi-ing just moments before take-off. But seconds later, another jet's right wing rips through the rear section of the stationary aircraft - almost like butter. Frightened passengers watched in disbelief as they saw parts of the plane's tail stabilizer shoot off onto the floor. Ex-French army general and couple die in horror crash as plane smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff Both planes immediately disembarked hundreds of panicked flyers after the accident. And they were given replacement flights to board shortly after. An independent team hired by the airline are investigating the crash, alongside the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. The terrifying footage comes after a recent string of horror aviation accidents. Heartstopping footage showed the moment an American Airlines flight saw smoke and sparks flying from the plane's engine. Harrowing video of the incident was shared on social media, showing puffs of smoke and orange sparks coming from the plane's engine. And last week, a Ryanair flight crashed into a barrier and suffered a badly smashed wing after landing at a Greek airport. The Boeing 737 suffered 'severe turbulence' during the flight, before those onboard heard a huge bang as the aircraft landed and collided with a barrier.
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff
The plane made a sudden turn before suffering a "rapid descent" in the moments before it crashed JET TRAGEDY Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff THREE people have died after a plane crashed into a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off. A former army general, 77, and a couple on board the Cessna 172 tourist plane all died in the tragic air disaster. 5 The wreckage of a light aircraft after it crashed in a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off Credit: AFP 5 Three people died in the horror accident Credit: AFP 5 The plane is said to have smashed into a 'low wall in a garden' before coming to a sudden stop Credit: AFP The experienced pilot lost control of the small aircraft as it plummeted towards a residential area in Champhol, a town in central France. All three died upon impact, public prosecutor Frederic Chevallier confirmed. The crash took place shortly before 4pm on Friday. Chevallier added that the couple onboard the light aircraft were a man and a woman in their 60s. The veteran French army general, who was piloting the plane, was praised for how he managed to avoid any civilian casualties on the ground when the plane spiralled down. Chevallier says he believes "the pilot likely prevented a greater tragedy by avoiding the houses". The only other damage caused was to a parked car in the area. Initial investigations say the aircraft is believed to have made a sharp turn that is said to have been too tight to perform. The lead prosecutor said the plane made a "sudden turn" before suffering a "rapid descent". It then smashed into a "low wall in a garden" and came to a sudden stop. Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway The light aircraft was owned by the Chartres Metropole aerodrome flying club. An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is still ongoing. It comes as another life was claimed when a small plane crashed near Boston. The Mooney M20 aircraft hit a street close to Beverly Regional Airport in Massachusetts at around 8.45am with one other critically injured. Another tragic plane accident saw two people killed after a small private plane crashed when a pilot lifted a wheel to dodge a turtle on the runway. The pilot and a passenger were killed when the plane collided with a wooded area near Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina and burst into flames on June 3. A second passenger was severely injured in the crash. A communications officer looking out the airport office window advised the pilot that the reptile was on the runway as he prepared to land. To avoid hitting the turtle, the pilot lifted the right wheel of the Universal Stinson 108 plane and pushed the throttle forward - leading to the serious crash. 5 Fire fighters, Gendarmes and police officers investigate the crash site Credit: AFP
Malay Mail
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Ex-French minister Darmanin admits ‘failure', apologises to Liverpool fans over 2022 Champions League fiasco
PARIS, May 6 — Ex-French interior minister Gerald Darmanin yesterday apologised for the first time to Liverpool supporters for the policing operation at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris. Darmanin, now justice minister, said 'we got the measures wrong' in an interview broadcast on YouTube. The final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France was overshadowed by a 37-minute delay to kick-off as fans struggled to access the entrances after being funnelled into overcrowded bottlenecks as they approached the stadium. Darmanin initially blamed Liverpool fans for the disorder and claimed many had turned up without tickets. Three years on, he admitted in the interview that the authorities had got it wrong. 'Yes, it was a failure,' said Darmanin. 'Because I had not checked what was happening properly, which was my mistake, and because I gave in to preconceived ideas. 'I apologise to Liverpool fans. Of course they were right to (feel angry).' Nervy police fired tear gas towards thousands of supporters locked behind metal fences on the perimeter of the stadium. Liverpool fans had to suffer a series of false claims in the aftermath of the chaos. European football's governing body Uefa initially tried to pin the blame on supporters arriving late despite thousands having been held for hours outside the stadium before kick-off. The French authorities then claimed an 'industrial-scale fraud' of fake tickets was the problem. A French Senate enquiry later concluded that poorly executed security arrangements were the cause of the mayhem. An independent report found Uefa bore 'primary responsibility' for the failures which almost led to the match becoming a 'mass fatality catastrophe'. The report added it was 'remarkable' that no one was killed on the night of the final. Real Madrid won the final 1–0. — AFP
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ex-French interior minister Darmanin apologises for 2022 Champions League fiasco
Liverpool fans were left pinned against fences and many were unable to get into the 2022 Champions League final in Paris (Thomas COEX) Ex-French interior minister Gerald Darmanin on Monday apologised for the first time to Liverpool supporters for the policing operation at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris. Darmanin, now justice minister, said "we got the measures wrong" in an interview broadcast on YouTube. Advertisement The final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France was overshadowed by a 37-minute delay to kick-off as fans struggled to access the entrances after being funnelled into overcrowded bottlenecks as they approached the stadium. Darmanin initially blamed Liverpool fans for the disorder and claimed many had turned up without tickets. Three years on, he admitted in the interview that the authorities had got it wrong. "Yes, it was a failure," said Darmanin. "Because I hadn't checked what was happening properly, which was my mistake, and because I gave in to preconceived ideas. Advertisement "I apologise to Liverpool fans. Of course they were right to (feel angry)." Nervy police fired tear gas towards thousands of supporters locked behind metal fences on the perimeter of the stadium. Liverpool fans had to suffer a series of false claims in the aftermath of the chaos. European football's governing body UEFA initially tried to pin the blame on supporters arriving late despite thousands having been held for hours outside the stadium before kick-off. The French authorities then claimed an "industrial-scale fraud" of fake tickets was the problem. A French Senate enquiry later concluded that poorly-executed security arrangements were the cause of the mayhem. Advertisement An independent report found UEFA bore "primary responsibility" for the failures which almost led to the match becoming a "mass fatality catastrophe". The report added it was "remarkable" that no one was killed on the night of the final. Real Madrid won the final 1-0. ldf/mat/pi/gj
