3 things you didn’t know about the Mexican Navy Ship crash on the Brooklyn bridge

NThe mexican navy school boat that crashed on the brooklyn bridge was deiven and controo by a New York-base pilot– not by a mexican pilot.

Here is the correct and expanded breakdown based on the american pilot’s statement to the NYPD” and the NTSB’s ongoing investigation, incorporating your points and the latest details from the search results:

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Key Correction & Clarification: Sequence of the ARM Cuauhtémoc Incident

1. Loss of Power & Steering:
– The pilot’s statement to NYPD confirmed the ship lost power and steering control shortly after departing Pier 17, leaving it unable to respond to commands .
– The NTSB later verified the propeller was stuck in reverse at the time of impact, but this was a *result of the electrical failure*, not an intentional maneuver .

2. James Mercante’s Defense of the Pilot:
In the video you referenced, Mercante (the pilot’s attorney) emphasized that rough waters did not cause the crash. Instead, he highlighted the ship’s sudden “electrical failure” (power loss leaving the propeller in reversal) as the primary factor.

He disputed early speculation about human error, stressing the pilot followed protocols but was unable to regain control after the systems failed .

3. NTSB’s Pending Findings:
Investigators are still determining what cause the electrical blackou  that caused the ship getting “stuck in reverse gear”  due the electrical power lost. The voyage data recorder (if available) will be critical .

The harbor pilot’s actions are under review, but Mexican Navy officials confirmed the pilot had full control of the ship per international standards until the failure occurred .

—Why the Pilot’s Name Remains Undisclosed

Legal Protocols: Names of personnel under active investigation are typically withheld until formal findings are released (NTSB’s final report may take 12–24 months) .

Privacy Concerns: The pilot’s identity could be revealed in future court filings or NTSB hearings, especially if liability is contested .

For now, the focus is on the  ship’s electrical failure and tugboat procedures (the McAllister tug disengaged early, per initial reports) . I’ll monitor for updates on the pilot’s identity and share them if they emerge. Let me know if you’d like further analysis!

Sources:
– NTSB investigation timeline
– Pilot’s attorney (Mercante) statements [user video]
– Mexican Navy’s account of the incident