Captain found at fault in ferry allusion
Federal investigators found out that a captain’s error led to the crash of the "Seastreak Wall Streat" that injured 80 people in Lower Manhattan on Jan 9, 2013. The National Transportation Safety Board investigators disclosed their findings on Apr 8, 2014.
Jason Reimer inadvertently left the "Seastreak Wall Street" running on a seldom-used backup system. Reimer switched to the backup after sensing a propeller vibration during the voyage from New Jersey. He failed to switch back as the vessel approached an East River pier. Investigators blamed Seastreak for “ineffective oversight” and said Reimer’s error was compounded by a lack of training. The board also renewed a call to equip vessels with data recorders.
Federal investigators found out that a captain’s error led to the crash of the "Seastreak Wall Streat" that injured 80 people in Lower Manhattan on Jan 9, 2013. The National Transportation Safety Board investigators disclosed their findings on Apr 8, 2014.
Jason Reimer inadvertently left the "Seastreak Wall Street" running on a seldom-used backup system. Reimer switched to the backup after sensing a propeller vibration during the voyage from New Jersey. He failed to switch back as the vessel approached an East River pier. Investigators blamed Seastreak for “ineffective oversight” and said Reimer’s error was compounded by a lack of training. The board also renewed a call to equip vessels with data recorders.