NTSB Chair: Baltimore Bridge Collapse Was Preventable Due to Mislabeled Wire

NTSB Findings on Baltimore Bridge Collapse

• 🌉 The NTSB investigated the cause of the Baltimore Bridge collapse in March 2024, which tragically resulted in the deaths of six construction workers.
• ⚡ The cargo ship 'Dali' lost power twice before striking the bridge, with the initial blackout caused by an inappropriately installed wire.
• ⚠️ Investigators discovered a mislabeled sticker on a signal wire, which prevented a proper connection in the circuit breaker, leading to the first power loss.
• 🔍 This faulty wiring could have been identified during routine inspections, according to investigators.

Preventable Tragedy and Human Error

• 💔 NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy stated that the collapse was preventable and should never have occurred, emphasizing the loss of life.
• 🚢 The ship experienced a second blackout due to the flushing pump shutting off, and investigators found that the ship's operator did not provide adequate oversight.
• 💡 The initial blackout was attributed to human error, highlighting systemic issues in the ship's maintenance and operation.