Tow Pilot's Overcompensation Leads to $3.28 Million Mississippi River Bridge Strike

Pilot’s Misjudgment of River Current Led to $3.28M Barge Accident at Fort Madison Bridge, NTSB Finds - eBlue Economy

eBlue Economy Dina Z. Isaac Pilot’s Misjudgment of River Current Led to $3.28M Barge Accident at Fort Madison Bridge, NTSB Finds %sitename% The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Tuesday that a veteran towboat pilot’s incorrect anticipation of a strong cross-current was the key factor behind a costly collision involving the Fort Madison Bridge on the Mississippi River. On May 9, 2024, the 158-foot towboat Joe B. Wyatt, built …

NTSB reports on $3.28M barge tow strike on bridge components

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Tow Pilot's Overcompensation Leads to $3.28 Million Mississippi River Bridge Strike

An experienced tow pilot’s anticipation of river conditions that never materialized led to a costly accident on the Mississippi River, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report released...