Crane drops excavator into tunnel shaft - GIF

Crane drops excavator into tunnel shaft.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...024#post134066
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...825#post137094
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...733#post128961
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...368#post127014
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...772#post140135

Well they wanted it on the bottom didn't they I don't see the problem just hire a couple mechanics and welders and it will be good as new in a couple years or so

Here's more on the story, including a different view:
https://vertikal.net/en/news/story/3...ane-drops-load

And that was the end of the Death Star

Those appear to be kevlar slings, very strong, but prone to failure on sharp or jagged edges when under tension a bit of slip and it will cut through the fibres which is why softeners should always be available with fabric slings of all types, IMHO.