Accident Database: Recent Accidents
Public Submissions (Initial reports not yet confirmed by AW Safety Committee)
Accidents Since 1973
Accident Database
20 Completed Safety Reports Found
| State/Country | Date | Name/Age | River/Section | Flow/Class | Boat/Cause | Factor/Injury | Type/Private | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN United States | 2024-04-16 | Solomon Shirley 22 | White River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2024-04-04 | Unidentified Man | New River Gorge | High N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AL United States | 2024-03-10 | James Henderson 51 | Town Creek | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2024-03-09 | Timothy Davis 34 | Flat Shoals Creek | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2024-03-09 | 5 Unidentified Men | Ottawa River | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2024-03-03 | Stephanie Rolader | Chattahochee | High II+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2024-03-01 | Michael Stewart | Winnipesaukee (2. Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin 2. Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin (Lower Winni) | I |
Open Canoe- Other |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| United States | 2024-02-16 | Brenton King 44 | Susquehanna River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| United States | 2024-02-15 | Baker ? | Big Laurel Creek | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-02-11 | Jason Karr 28 | Columbia River Columbia | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-02-01 | Unidentified Man 50 | Sacramento River | High I |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| United States | 2024-01-28 | Shawn McWhorter 44 | Seeley Creek (Chemung River Tributary) | I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2024-01-28 | Shawn R. McWhorter 44 | Seeley Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2024-01-26 | Unidentified Man | Nantahala River 2.Upper, Route 1310 Bridge to Hwy. 19 | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2024-01-14 | Andrew M. Locash 26 | Black River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2024-01-12 | Ashley Haynes | Arkansas river | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-01-02 | Hunter Frazier, 20 | French Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2023-12-30 | Unidentified Man 22 | Honeoye Creek Highway 20 to Highway 65 | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Extreme Weather/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-12-29 | Unidentified Man | Cape Fear River | High II+ |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-12-16 | Wes Gilligan 36 | White Salmon River | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
