What Went Wrong on the Dali Before the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Season 52 Episode 6

About the Episode

How did the massive container ship Dali drift into Baltimore’s Key Bridge, causing the deadly collapse? Just minutes before impact, the ship suffered two devastating blackouts, causing it to lose steering control and triggering disaster. Investigators piece together the chain of events that led to the catastrophic collapse.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 57s

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