[mkl]

That's clear in the livestream video too. It's like it was fairly on track then changed to head straight for the pylon. A lot of smoke starts coming out of the funnel at the same time as the course change, and the ship's lights go out before impact.

[gonzo41]

It appears to have lost power twice before veering into the foundation of the bridge..

[appplication]

How often would a large ship like the is lose power? Seems like terribly poor timing.

[Symmetry]

Problems are disproportionately likely to show up right as you start out on a journey.

[appplication]

I had assumed this was coming in, but starting out would make more sense.