Staten Island Ferry Crash 2010
May 9th, 2010According to the chief engineer of the Staten Island ferry, (Andrew J. Barberi), the engine alarms did not sound before the crash.
Three dozen passengers were injured from this horrific crash. The investigation is being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board and, according to the crew of the ferry, there were no problems with the propulsion system.
Federal investigators think it is too early to tell the cause of this disaster.
Robert L. Summalt, a member of the Safety Board, is not ruling anyting out. The captain, Donald Russell, and the crew of the Andrew J. Barberi Staten Island ferry passed blood alcohol tests but the drug tests are pending.
Thank God there were no fatalities. However, it seems possible that the proper safety precautions were not followed or not mandated. It is unfortunate that the only way to keep the City accountable is through the filing of lawsuits.