Mexican Navy Tall Ship Cuauhtemoc strike with the Brooklyn Bridge

What Happened

This information is preliminary and subject to change.​​

Investigative Update: 20 May 2025

​​​We are investigating the May 17, 2025, Mexican Navy Tall Ship Cuauhtemoc strike with the Brooklyn Bridge on the East River in New York, NY.

​Today members of the NTSB team met with Mexican officials aboard the Cuauhtémoc. The meeting was very productive and the team looks forward to continuing to work with the Mexican Navy and government in gathering critical information about the bridge strike event.

The team has received several pictures and videos from witnesses via [email protected], and is grateful for the assistance of the public.

The NTSB does not plan on holding any further on-scene briefings.

Video

5/19/2025 Media Briefing
https://www.youtube.com/live/V_ZHng2BF3I?feature=share
 
 
 
 
 
 

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