Liebherr Release Findings on Crane Collapse on Mecca Accident

German crane manufacturer, Liebherr, has released their findings in the collapse of LR11350 in Mecca which has toppled in early September.

It was claimed that the crane was “technically faultless” and the toppling was caused by improper stowage prior to adverse weather.

Referring to the operating instructions as stated in the manual, the associated “Wind Speed Charts” show that the 1,350 ton crawler crane is not unable to withstand such a high wind load and the boom should have been lowered to the ground to prevent the tilting of the crawler crane. The thunderstorm and sandstorm caught up the crane with a wind speed up to 105 km/h when the accident happened.

Photo by AP/Mosa’ab Elshamy.

Liebherr uses this chance to send message to all crane operators to emphasize the importance of knowing the influences that wind can have one cranes.

Read full news at Engineering News-Record.

Leave a Comment

Related Topics

Read More

charleston terminal crane collision ntsb2025
The NTSB has blamed a communication breakdown for a $4.5 million crane accident at North Charleston Terminal. The incident underscores the importance of air draft awareness and early coordination.
boise airport hangar collapse crane osha settlement
Inland Crane has reached a settlement with OSHA following the deadly 2024 Boise hangar collapse. While citations are withdrawn, the company must now enforce new safety protocols.
tokyo crane accident transformer fall 2025
A utility worker is in critical condition after a 300kg transformer fell from a crane during pole installation in Tokyo. The incident raises questions about rigging safety and lifting procedures.
crane collapse in tree removal hiroshima 2
A crane accident in Hiroshima’s Hijiyama Park resulted in property damage and power outages. The incident raises questions about safety protocols in crane operations.
702632 around 11 am on december 12, near jianghua community in the
A fatal crane collapse during a water tower demolition in Chengdu claimed the life of a worker, just days before his 29th birthday. Authorities are investigating safety lapses, with two individuals detained.
fatal crane collapse rama ii road 1
A tragic crane collapse on Rama II Road has claimed six lives and injured eight others. Authorities suspect an overloaded girder as the cause. Learn about the incident, victims, and the impact on traffic.
putrajaya crane accident two killed
In a tragic incident in Putrajaya's Precinct 8, two workers lost their lives and another was critically injured when a crane toppled. Authorities suspect a hydraulic jack failure caused the collapse.
Item added to cart.
0 items - $0.00