A new report reveals water contamination in the engine led to a fatal plane crash in Fife. Pilot issued mayday call. Water in Engine Caused Fatal Fife Plane Crash, Investigation Reveals Hey, I read about a plane crash in the news. Nobody else got hurt, thankfully. The pilot planned a short flight nearby. A report…
Investigation reveals engine failure and grounding led to the skipper’s drowning near Macduff, Scotland. Aberdeenshire Fishing Boat Accident Report: Skipper Death A fishing boat accident happened, causing the skipper’s death. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch wrote a report about it. Sandy Alexander, age 69, lived in Fraserburgh. He fished alone near Macduff on September 21,…
An engine malfunction and lack of crew expertise led to Waverley crashing, injuring 24, during docking. Waverley Crash: Engine Failure and Crew Inexperience at Brodick Pier A ship crashed because of an engine problem. The MAIB investigated the accident and found a stuck piston stopped the engine. It prevented the ship from reversing, and the…
Paddle steamer Waverley crashed into Brodick Pier, Arran, injuring 24. An engine failure was the main cause. Engine Failure Blamed for Waverley Crash at Brodick Pier in 2020 A report looked into a paddle steamer crash. It found that warnings could have reduced injuries. The boat had inexperienced crew and old gear. The Waverley crashed…