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NTSB Blames Mislabeling for Dali Crash, Proposes Safety Overhaul

11/19/2025

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that mislabeling a wire caused the Dali's blackout, leading to the March 2024 crash and six deaths.
The ship struck the bridge three ship lengths away after attempting to regain control.
The NTSB criticized the Maryland Transportation Authority for not notifying bridge workers in time to evacuate.
The NTSB proposed 17 safety recommendations and a replacement cost estimate of $4.3–$5.2 billion.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that mislabeling a wire caused the Dali's blackout, leading to the March 2024 crash and six deaths.
The ship struck the bridge three ship lengths away after attempting to regain control.
The NTSB criticized the Maryland Transportation Authority for not notifying bridge workers in time to evacuate.
The NTSB proposed 17 safety recommendations and a replacement cost estimate of $4.3–$5.2 billion.