Category : Boating Accidents

NTSB Warns about Boat Accident Risks Due to Cell Phone Use

August 13th, 2011
Boat accidents might occur when the operators are distracted by cell phones.

The use of cell phones and other devices while operating boats represent a risk.

The National Transportation Safety Board has cautioned about the boat accident risks involving the use of cell phones and other devices by the operators of the boats might increase.  The agency was making the observations as part of its final report into the duck boat-tugboat accident that occurred on the Delaware River last year.

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San Diego Boat Accident Blamed on Speed

August 12th, 2011
San Diego Boat Accident

Boating at excessive speeds is one of the biggest factors involved in accidents every year

A San Diego boat accident in December 2009 that killed a young boy was caused by excessive speeds and a lack of oversight by the Coast Guard.  The National Transportation Safety Board blamed these two factors for the tragic accident.

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Investigation Finds Overcrowding Cause of Fatal San Diego Boating Accident

August 10th, 2011
San Diego Boating Accident

Overcrowding was the main factor in the fatal boating accident

An investigation has concluded that overcrowding was the main factor in a fatal San Diego boating accident that killed two people.  According to San Diego Harbor Police officials, other factors included the condition of the vessel and equipment on board.

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Several Californians Missing in Mexico Boat Accident

August 4th, 2011
Several people are missing after the accident.

Several Californians are missing after the accident.

At least one American has been confirmed dead in a Mexico boat accident and eight others are believed to be still missing.  The tourist boat capsized in the Gulf of California, throwing all occupants into the water.

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Drop in Boating Accident Deaths in 2010

July 16th, 2011
boating accident death

19% of all boating accident due to alcohol use

The US Coast Guard has just released its report into boating accident deaths in 2010, and there’s encouraging news for Los Angeles boating accident attorneys.  The Coast Guard report indicates a record drop in boating accident fatalities last year.

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Orange County Man Killed in Boating Accident

June 6th, 2011
Orange County Boating Accident

Investigations begin looking the cause of this deadly boating accident0

A 46-year-old man, who was rescued after a boating accident off Strand Beach, has succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.   The Coast Guard responded to the scene of the accident after receiving a Mayday call from the boat.  When they reached the site, they found a man on a rock outcropping.  The man was arrested, and taken to the Laguna Beach Hospital, but he died later.

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Investigators Look at Whether Overloading Was Factor in San Diego Boating Accident

April 19th, 2011
San Diego Boating Accident

A boat cannot float with too much bloat!

Investigations into a fatal boating accident in the San Diego Bay last month that killed two people, are focusing on whether the boat was overloaded beyond capacity at the time.  Investigators are also asking questions of the charity that arranges boating trips for families of children with developmental disabilities.

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Two People Killed in San Diego Boating Accident

March 31st, 2011
San Diego Boat Accident

Were strong gusts the cause of the accident?

Investigations have begun into a boating accident in San Diego this week that killed two people.  The victims have been identified as a 73-year-old man, and his 48-year-old son.  There were 10 people on the boat, which flipped over in the waters of Harbor Island, throwing all the passengers into the water.

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Coast Guardsman Faces Court Martial in Fatal Boat Accident in San Diego

October 13th, 2010

Coast Guardsman Faces Court Martial in Fatal Boat Accident in San DiegoThe Coast Guardsman who was driving the boat that killed an eight-year in a fatal boat accident in the San Diego Bay, is set to be tried at a general court-martial. Coast Guardsman Petty Officer Third Class Paul Ramos will be tried on charges of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault and negligent homicide.  If he’s found guilty, he’s likely to be sentenced to up to 20 years for the deadly boat accident that killed eight-year-old Anthony De Weese.

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Some Cities Ban Booze-Fueled Floating Parties on the River

September 3rd, 2010
Floating Parties

Alcohol fueled floating parties are be disastrous!

In 2007, Sacramento County enacted a ban on alcohol on a stretch of the American River, during the three major holidays of the year-the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day.  That came in response to the fear that these waters attracted large groups of young partiers with plenty of free-flowing alcohol, contributing to noisiness and traffic jams on the way to the water.  There were also the safety concerns that arise when you have large numbers of young people gathered on the water, and no control over the flow of alcohol.  Cities around the country are planning similar bans.

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