The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation has revealed that the Seastreak Wall Street commuter ferry had a damaged propeller on it left side. The Seastreak ferry injured 80 passengers including two critically when it crashed into the South Street Seaport’s Pier 11 in New York City.
The NTSB is continuing it’s investigation into the crash interviewing passengers and witnesses of the accident. The Captain of the ferry stated that the vessels approach was normal but that at the last minute there was a loss of control of the vehicle causing it to collide with the dock jolting and throwing passengers leading to injuries.
The NTSB is including in its investigation the company that manufactured the pitch propellers which enable the ferry to slow and steer the ferry when it docks.
NTSB investigators are conducting tests and reviewing data to determine whether the ferry’s engines and propellers which were changed last year contributed to the failure to stop.
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