Investigation Report
Fall from banana boat being towed by ski boat with loss of 1 life
Fall from banana boat being towed by ski boat with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsSlips, Trips and Falls
- DrowningLine of fireRegulation and legislationRisk management
- Towing
- Personal protective equipmentRotating machinery
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseOperational supervisionRisk assessment
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a fatal banana-boat accident at Princes Club, Bedfont, in which a child fell into the lake and was struck by the towing boat and propeller. Analysis examines absent rider observation, poor helmet visibility, restricted driver sightlines, training, risk assessment, emergency preparedness and ambiguous commercial licensing requirements.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An investigation examines a fatal fall from an inflatable craft during a towed watersport activity.
Themes: marine operations, slips, trips and falls.