The Mishandled Situation

Captain Kirk and a landing party from the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 saved the crew of the USS Masada from the Elasi bomb. Then they transported the bomb onto the Masada's bridge. The bridge of the Masada was subsequently destroyed by the bomb exploding. The Masada went out of control and crashed into a nearby planet, and everyone on board apart from the Enterprise landing crew died. The Federation admiral reprimanded Kirk for completely mishandling the situation with the Masada.