ROME (Multibagger) - The captain of Mike Lynch's yacht flew out of Palermo on Thursday, 10 days after the British tech tycoon and six other people were killed when the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily.
James Cutfield left the Sicilian capital on a private jet, an investigative source said, adding the destination of the flight was unknown. Cutfield, a New Zealander, lives with his wife in Palma on the Spanish island of Mallorca.
Cutfield was put under investigation for manslaughter and shipwreck earlier this week and declined to answer questions from prosecutors on Tuesday.
Two other crew members were placed under investigation on Wednesday. Being investigated does not imply guilt and does not mean formal charges will follow.
The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre-long (184-foot) yacht, capsized and went down on Aug. 19 within minutes of being hit by a pre-dawn storm while anchored off northern Sicily.
The sinking has puzzled naval marine experts, who said a vessel like the Bayesian, built by Italian high-end yacht manufacturer Perini, should have withstood the storm and, in any case, should not have sunk as quickly as it did.
Analysis:
In a tragic incident, the yacht of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch sank off the coast of Sicily, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. Investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of the tragedy. The swift sinking of the yacht has raised questions among naval marine experts, as the vessel was built by a reputable manufacturer and should have been able to withstand the storm. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures at sea and the potential risks involved in maritime activities.