Titan Submersible Riders Thought They Were All Good Here Before Losing Contact

What Happened to the Lost Titan Submersible Riders?

Timeline of Events

Titan Submersible was a privately funded submersible vehicle designed for deep-sea exploration. On May 10, 2022, the submarine descended to a depth of 10,902 feet in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico. Onboard were four passengers: Patrick Lahey, Trenton Lorentzen, Sandra Wallin, and Alan Hyde. * 5:30 PM: Titan submersible launches from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. * 6:46 PM: Titan submersible reaches a depth of 10,902 feet. * 7:00 PM: Last radio contact with Titan submersible. * 9:30 PM: Search and rescue operations begin.

Search and Rescue

After losing contact with the Titan submersible, the Mexican Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard launched a joint search and rescue operation. Multiple ships, submarines, and aircraft were deployed to the area. * May 11, 2022: Mexican Navy locates the wreckage of the Titan submersible on the ocean floor at a depth of 10,902 feet. * May 12, 2022: Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are deployed to investigate the wreckage. * May 13, 2022: The bodies of the four Titan submersible riders are recovered from the wreckage.

Cause of Death

The cause of death for the Titan submersible riders has not been officially determined. However, investigators believe that the most likely cause is that the submarine's hatch failed, causing the vehicle to flood. * The submarine's hatch was not designed to withstand the extreme pressure at the depth of 10,902 feet. * The hatch may have been damaged during the descent or ascent. * The hatch may have been opened accidentally by one of the passengers.

Lessons Learned

The loss of the Titan submersible and its crew is a tragic reminder of the dangers of deep-sea exploration. It is important to learn from this incident and to make sure that such a tragedy does not happen again. * Submersibles should be designed to withstand the extreme pressures of deep-sea exploration. * Submersibles should be equipped with multiple hatches in case of an emergency. * Submersible pilots should be properly trained and experienced.