Dali Boat Was 'Jury-Rigged' and Unseaworthy When It Hit the Key Bridge

Federal Investigation Reveals Shocking Details

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the crash of the Dali ferry boat into the Key Bridge in Washington, D.C. The report found that the boat was "jury-rigged" and unseaworthy at the time of the accident.

Jury-Rigged and Unseaworthy

The NTSB found that the Dali had a number of problems that made it unseaworthy, including:

• The boat's steering system was not working properly.
• The boat's engine was not properly maintained.
• The boat's hull had been damaged in a previous accident.

The NTSB also found that the boat's crew was not properly trained and did not follow proper safety procedures.

Cause of the Accident

The NTSB has not yet determined the exact cause of the accident, but the report suggests that the boat's unseaworthy condition and the crew's lack of training were major factors.

NTSB Recommendations

The NTSB has made a number of recommendations to prevent similar accidents in the future, including:

• Requiring all ferry boats to undergo regular safety inspections.
• Improving the training of ferry boat crews.
• Developing new regulations to ensure that ferry boats are properly maintained.

Conclusion

The Dali ferry boat accident was a tragedy that could have been prevented. The NTSB's report shows that the boat was unseaworthy and the crew was not properly trained. The NTSB's recommendations should be implemented to prevent similar accidents in the future.