Part 13/14:
- Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Matter: Many flaws stemmed from composite manufacturing defects, such as wrinkles, voids, and weak bonds, which progressively degrade hull strength.
Final Reflections
While the investigation has yet to produce a definitive single cause, the convergence of structural weak points, material flaws, inadequate real-time monitoring, and risky operational decisions culminated in an inevitable failure. The detailed forensic analysis revealed how improvised construction methods and lax oversight led to catastrophic results.