Officials say a tanker's steering failed before it crashed into a cruise ship in New Orleans

A tanker's steering system failed and kept its rudder in a position that sent it crashing into a cruise ship docked in New Orleans, U.S. government safety officials said Sunday.

Officials say a tanker's steering failed before it crashed into a cruise ship in New Orleans

TL;DR

  • A tanker's steering system failed.
  • The rudder was stuck in a position that caused the crash.
  • The tanker hit a cruise ship docked in New Orleans.
  • U.S. government safety officials announced the cause.