Trial Graphics: Miss Majestic

Miss Majestic, a World War II-vintage duck boat was on a regular excursion tour with an operator and 20 passengers on board. 7 minutes after entering Lake Hamilton, water started to flood the hull. In less than 30 seconds, the boat sank in 60 feet of water. One passenger escaped before the vehicle submerged but the remaining passengers and the operator were trapped by the vehicle’s canopy roof and drawn under water. Six passengers and the operator were able to escape. The remaining 13 passengers, including 3 children, lost their lives. Investigators examined the boat as well as underwater pictures and videos and determined that improper maintenance was the primary cause of the accident.

TMBA created these 3D animations based on the NTSB case report for the Tru TV series Extreme Evidence.


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