Tag: NTSB

Investigation on the accident of July 2010 by NTSB The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a press release stating that its investigation has determined that the mate operating a tugboat on the Delaware River near Philadelphia on July 7, 2010, failed to maintain a proper lookout while towing a barge alongside.He was inattentive due to his repeated use of a cell phone and lap top computer while communicating with his family who were dealing with a family emergency.As a result of this inattention, the barge collided with an anchored amphibious passenger vehicle, the DUKW 34. The collision resulted in the sinking of the vehicle. Two of the 35 passengers on the vehicle were killed.Minor injuries were suffered by 26 passengers and two crew members.You can view a synopsis of the report by clicking hereSource: National Transportation Safety Board

Passenger ferry and coast guard cutter The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued the report of its investigation into the collision between a US passenger ferry and a US Coast Guard cutter in Block Island Sound on July 2, 2008.To view the full report please click hereSource: NTSB