NTSB: Titan Submersible's Damage and Poor Design Led to Fatal Implosion
The NTSB concluded that the Titan submersible's fatal implosion was caused by faulty engineering and prior damage that weakened its hull, with OceanGate's inadequate testing and safety practices playing a significant role. The vessel's damage from previous dives and substandard safety protocols contributed to the disaster, which resulted in five deaths during a Titanic wreck expedition.