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Human Error Probable Cause in Mike Lynch Yacht Tragedy

Investigations focus on crew actions as seven die in superyacht sinking off Sicily coast

  • Chief executive of yacht manufacturer suggests open hatch led to flooding.
  • Three crew members, including the captain, are under investigation for manslaughter.
  • Mike Lynch and his daughter were among the seven who died in the incident.
  • Survivors were rescued by nearby vessel Sir Robert Baden Powell.
  • Criticism arises over disparity in rescue efforts for different maritime incidents.
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