The Titan submersible imploded in the North Atlantic Ocean on June 18, 2023, killing all five passengers on board. The submersible was en route to the wreckage of the Titanic, which lies approximately 3,800 metres below sea level about 370 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The implosion occurred at a depth of 3,346 metres below sea level, according to scientianews.org.

According to the Guardian, Canadian safety officials found structural defects in the material used for the Titan submersible’s hull, which was made of carbon fibre. The Guardian also reported that the company behind the Titan submersible failed to fully test its novel design and was overcome by groupthink and confirmation bias.

The final report attributed the incident to company failures, design flaws, and inadequate regulatory oversight, according to the New York Post.