Investigation Report
Capsize of recreational craft Wheelyboat 123 with the loss of 2 lives
Capsize of recreational craft Wheelyboat 123 with the loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityRisk managementVessel flooding and foundering
- Inspection and maintenanceMarine operations
- PumpsWinch
- Competence and trainingFlood containment and watertight integrityPreventive maintenanceRisk assessment
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Wheelyboat 123’s fatal capsize on Roadford Lake examines bow-ramp leakage, accumulated deck water, loading and wheelchair movement. It assesses maintenance, driver training, risk assessments and unsuitable flotation provision. Physical flotation tests, numerical stability modelling and computational fluid dynamics inform recommendations for safer operation of craft carrying wheelchair users.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.