Interim Report Reveals Bayesian Superyacht Capsized by Extreme Winds Off Sicily, Killing Seven

The interim report by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) on the sinking of billionaire Mike Lynch's superyacht Bayesian reveals that extreme winds of over 70 knots caused the vessel to capsize rapidly off the Sicilian coast, killing seven people including Lynch and his daughter. The yacht was vulnerable to such wind conditions, a fact unknown to the owner and crew as this critical stability information was not included in the onboard documentation. The vessel was running on its engine with sails down when the violent gust pushed it to a 90-degree heel, making recovery impossible beyond a 70-degree angle. Investigators detailed how the storm led to the yacht being knocked over within seconds, flooding internal spaces and causing chaos on deck. The report also highlights human factors, such as a deckhand delaying alerting the captain during the approaching storm and posting videos on social media instead. Recovery efforts to raise the yacht have been paused following a diver's death, while investigations continue into possible manslaughter and negligence charges related to the tragedy.