Boston Crane Collapse

August 14, 2008: A crane collapse killed one person and injured four in a Boston shipyard. The incident occurred while a crew was dismantling a giant "Goliath" crane.WCVB Boston: 1 Dead In Quincy Crane Collapse (August 14, 2008)

On April 4, 2006, a construction crane collapsed in downtown Boston. Three people were killed in the incident.FOXNews.com: Three Dead in Boston Crane Collapse (April 4, 2006)

"When we arrived, we determined that one person had been trapped under one portion of the crane that was being demolished or removed. That gentleman, unfortunately, perished from the injures, the crushing injuries, due to the fall of the crane."—Police Chief Paul KeenanWCVB Boston: 1 Dead In Quincy Crane Collapse (August 14, 2008)

"He was just a great son. We’re devastated."—Victim's fatherBostonHerald.com: Dad: A 'Great Son' Killed by Crane Collapse (August 14, 2008)

"This is just a very sad day here in Quincy. It's a sad day when a landmark has become a tragic memorial."—District Attorney William R. KeatingThe Boston Globe: One Killed in Quincy Crane Collapse (August 14, 2008)

"Our house shook. I heard a big boom and saw a cloud of smoke. It sounded like something was being blown up."—Jacqueline MikellBostonHerald.com: Dad: A 'Great Son' Killed by Crane Collapse (August 14, 2008)

• WCVB Boston: 1 Dead In Quincy Crane Collapse (August 14, 2008)

• BostonHerald.com: Dad: A 'Great Son' Killed by Crane Collapse (August 14, 2008)

• The Boston Globe: One Killed in Quincy Crane Collapse (August 14, 2008)

• CBS13.com: 'Goliath Crane' Collapses in Massachusetts, Killing 1 (August 14, 2008)

• NECN: One Dead in Quincy, Mass. Crane Collapse (August 14, 2008)

• Just Wasting Time: David vs. Goliath (August 14, 2008)