Compelling story from an eyewitness/survivor to the unfolding disaster - the rig's chief electronics technician. Very clear descriptions of events leading up to the explosion and what may have caused it. Only downside is that none of the parties on the other side of the issue were willing to comment on-camera (BP, Transocean, Haliburton).

Excellent investigative report about causes of the oil rig blast in the Gulf of Mexico. 60 Minutes got an exclusive interview with one of the last crew members to escape the blast. His detailed account suggests that BP is to blame for the accident -- a view that is also held by a respected, independent source: Dr. Bob Bea, a professor of engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Enterprising, in-depth, well-researched, a great example of good journalism.

Grippingly told firsthand story of unfixed problems on the rig, and one man's escape from the explosions. This investigative reporting helps prevent the corporations and their purchased politicos from covering up the causes of the disaster. The story does not delve into the corporate money controlling elected officials that allows such open loop recklessness to go on unchecked.

this is such a compelling first-hand personal account about what happened to the oil rig that night. the engineering professor, an expert in theissues related to these events, was very clear in his appraisal of where the responsibility/faults which created this disaster.lies. this is unusually good journalism. i wish representatives from the corporations involved has chosen to appear.

I've read many stories, so far, on this accident, but this one is outstanding, that presents real time experience for the readers what happened under water a few days before, and why. This report is a must read for all that involved in operation and decision-making.

A powerful and informative piece.