Footage of a tall ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge shows the vessel hurtling in reverse at full speed, suggesting the captain lost control of the engine.

Brian Young, the official heading the NTSB's inquiry into the disaster, said that an "engine failure" is being considered as a "possible cause of the bridge strike."

A 150-foot Mexican Navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing a dramatic rescue effort. The NYPD confirms no structural damage to the bridge.

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.