OceanGate
NTSB Report Reveals Engineering Failures Led to Fatal Titan Submersible Implosion
Oct 17, 2025 02:38 am CST
An official NTSB investigation has determined that OceanGate's Titan submersible implosion in June 2023 was caused by defective engineering and inadequate testing procedures. The carbon fiber pressure vessel contained multiple anomalies that compromised its structural integrity, leading to the tragic deaths of all five passengers during their expedition to the Titanic wreckage.
NTSB Report Confirms Engineering Flaws Caused Fatal Titan Submersible Implosion in 2023
Oct 17, 2025 01:08 am CST
A comprehensive NTSB investigation reveals that OceanGate's inadequate engineering processes and failure to address structural flaws in the Titan submersible's carbon fiber hull led to its catastrophic implosion during a Titanic expedition, resulting in five fatalities and prompting calls for stricter submersible vessel regulations.