UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says
Summary
Mike Lynch and six others died when their yacht, the Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily due to "extreme wind." The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reported that the yacht was hit by winds over 80 mph, causing it to flip and flood quickly. The investigation is ongoing, and further details may be released in a final report.Key Facts
- The yacht sank near Portofino, Italy, on August 19, last year.
- "Extreme wind" with speeds of over 80 mph caused the yacht to tip over and flood.
- Seven out of 22 people onboard died, including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter.
- The yacht turned 90 degrees in just 15 seconds, causing people and items to fall.
- The yacht was more vulnerable to tipping than the crew was aware of.
- A diver died during efforts to raise the yacht, which delayed the recovery process.
- The incident is under investigation, and a final report will be published later.
- Survivors escaped on a life raft and were rescued by another nearby yacht.
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