Accident Database
129 Completed Safety Reports Found
| State/Country | Date | Name/Age | River/Section | Flow/Class | Boat/Cause | Factor/Injury | Type/Private | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV United States | 2024-04-04 | Unidentified Man | New River Gorge | High N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-09-09 | Lee Lenora Doyle 63 | Gauley River Upper section | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-09-07 | Norman LaHugh Cassell 62 | Gauley River Upper | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-07-23 | Unidentified Men | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | III |
Kayak - Other- Vertical Pin |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-01-14 | Unidentified Men | Big Sandy Creek | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Extreme Weather/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2022-10-03 | Unidentified Man 46 | Gauley River Lower | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2022-10-03 | Mike Edwards 46 | Meadow River Upper Section | High V |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2022-09-19 | Unidentified Woman | Kanawha River Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2021-09-17 | Unknown | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2021-09-10 | Unidentified Man | Gauley River 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-09-22 | Samuel Crosby III 33 | Gauley Upper | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-09-21 | Sam Davis | Kanawha River Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-06-05 | Nate ? | Deckers Creek 2. Preston Co. line 5.8 mi to WV 7 | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-05-17 | Joshua Shirk 8 | Potomac, S.Fk. of the S.Br. 6. Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of the South Branch at Moorefield | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-04-17 | Unidentified Family | Shenandoah River 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-02-09 | Jamie Gray 41 | Middle Fork 3. Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2019-05-19 | David Treadway | Cheat River | Medium N/A |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2019-02-24 | Nancy Kell 56 | Red Creek 2. D4149 North Branch Bridge to confluence with the Dry Fork | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2018-05-17 | Unidentified Man | Glade Creek (New River tributary) New River tributary) (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to the confluence with Pinch Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2017-10-14 | Unidentified Man | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2016-06-24 | Puppies!! | Meadow 1. East Rainelle to Russellville | III |
Other- Unknown |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2016-06-07 | Katrina Anne Meeks 40 | Shenandoah 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | High II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2015-03-11 | Guillaume "Frenchie" Bonnot. 36 | Camp Creek Camp Creek State Forest to Bluestone River | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2015-01-31 | Unknown Man | Potomac Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Rt. 340 Bridge | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2014-04-13 | 5 unidentified rafters | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | IV |
Raft- Other |
Inexperience/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2013-11-25 | Gary Adkins 36 | New 11. Sandstone to McCreery | Low II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2013-08-14 | Unidentified male 16 | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | High IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-09-15 | Todd Hunter | Gauley (9 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-05-26 | Eddie Ramsey 59 | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-05-16 | Bradley Alexander 41 | New 12. McCreery to Thurmond | High III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-04-29 | Darrin Rennee 45 | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium IV |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-04-17 | Jason Moore 38 | New 13. Thurmond to Cunard | Medium |
Open Canoe- Other |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-01-08 | Bob Norr 20 | Blackwater Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2011-09-27 | Tammy Paczweski 40 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2011-07-16 | Judy Brown | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Low |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2011-04-21 | Donald Smith 45 | Blackwater, North Fork Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2011-04-03 | Paul Malone 23 | New 10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone | High |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-10-10 | Mark Hanna 55 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-10-01 | Carl Schneider 35 | Blackwater Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-09-20 | Matt Haynes 21 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-09-19 | Jie An Yang 25 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-03-22 | Alan Keith Stewart 52 | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-03-16 | Scott Butts 46 | Potomac Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Rt. 340 Bridge | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-12-09 | Steve Garrison | Moore Run Moore Run Trail to Otter Creek | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-09-28 | Gisela Zarcufsky | New River 15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-09-28 | Eric Hampton 32 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-09-12 | Eric Clark 40 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-08-03 | Michael Jennings 29 | Bluestone 1. Spanishburg to Eads Mill | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-06-27 | Shane Loveall 30 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-06-06 | Mary Smith | Middle Fork 3. Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-05-02 | Jody Jones 31 | New 13. Thurmond to Cunard | High III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2008-10-03 | Unidentified Woman 62 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2008-05-24 | Nicholas Harcun 32 | Cheat 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2008-05-20 | Charles R. Brown 70 | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2008-05-17 | Vicki J. Miller-Savard 42 | Cheat 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2007-10-06 | Maxwell Lentz 17 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2007-08-12 | Pat Bortner 51 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Low V |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2006-09-16 | Jason Emerson | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2006-09-11 | Ben Weaver | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2006-06-14 | Neville Williams 67 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | High V |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2006-04-23 | Sally Naas 62 | Cranberry AC (Lower): Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River | Medium III |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2006-04-15 | Dawn Ruben | Potomac Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Rt. 340 Bridge | Low II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2005-11-03 | RC Forney 42 | Cheat 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2005-09-26 | Glen Rogers 50 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2005-07-24 | John Mullen 37 | Tygart Valley 6. Valley Falls to Hammond | High IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2004-06-29 | Morgan Funk 15 | New 6. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2004-05-22 | David Probst 48 | Cheat Canyon 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High V |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2003-11-21 | Josh Reichert 22 | Shenandoah 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2003-06-29 | Jesse Heiss 23 | Shenandoah | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2003-04-14 | Jeff Mayfield 34 | Big Sandy Creek 3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River) | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2003-03-27 | Walt Given 60 | Kanawha River Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge | High II |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2002-06-15 | Ram Chaitanya Reddy Pallicala | Deckers Creek 2. Preston Co. line 5.8 mi to WV 7 | Low |
Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2002-04-28 | Joe Steffl 30 | Shavers Fork Bemis to Bowden | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2001-08-31 | Howard Dickerson 29 | New 6. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Low III |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2001-07-14 | H.J. Pratt 27 | Potomac Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Rt. 340 Bridge | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2001-02-17 | Jon Nickolas 31 | Mill Creek Lower | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2000-10-15 | Phil Longtin | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2000-07-04 | Star Mitchell 63 | Cheat Canyon | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2000-06-01 | Unidentified Man 24 | Cheat Canyon Jenkinsburg to Cheat Lake | III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2000-02-18 | Sue Kannaird, Howard Fout, Betty Huffman 54 | Kanawa Two-Mile, in S. Charleston | High |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1999-09-25 | Chris Malamisura 20 | Gauley (9 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1999-08-13 | Lindsay Gillespie 14 | New River Gorge | Low IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1999-05-01 | Drunk partier | Tygart Arden | Medium III |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-10-18 | Ben Kadas | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| WV United States | 1998-09-27 | Unidentified Man | Gauley River 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-09-27 | Chris Bell | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-09-15 | Dave Bradford | New 6. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Shoulder Dislocation | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-07-09 | Nick Lipkowski | Big Sandy 3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River) | Low V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-06-13 | Charles Chandler Jr 40 | New River Gorge | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-05-24 | Conrad Grove | Cheat River Canyon | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-03-29 | Tim Gavin | Blackwater Upper | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1997-09-06 | James Gabba 36 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1997-05-19 | Richard Plumley 42 | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1997-02-20 | Robert Farmer 30 | Blackwater, North Fork Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1996-09-27 | Al Kubeluis | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1996-09-22 | Unidentified Woman 52 | Gauley (9 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1996-09-09 | Scott Hassen 25 | Meadow River Lower | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1995-09-16 | Unidentified Man | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1994-10-16 | Unidentified Man | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1994-10-01 | Dave Mills 45 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1994-04-17 | B. C. Boggs | Middle Island Creek | Medium III |
Open Canoe- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1994-03-20 | David Brown 16 | Meadow 2. Nallen to Route 19 Bridge | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1993-03-26 | Craig Gibson 21 | Shenandoah 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1992-10-10 | Angela Dooley | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Other | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1992-05-16 | Theresa Scott | Cheat 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High IV+ |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1992-05-09 | Cheryl Taylor | New 6. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | High IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1992-05-02 | Unidentified Woman | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1991-09-21 | Ned Helmsley | New Gorge | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1990-09-23 | Brian Brodin | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1989-09-22 | Whitney Shields | Meadow Lower | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1989-09-12 | John Dolbare | Meadow Lower | High V |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1989-04-22 | Michael Lowendic | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | Medium IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1989-03-25 | Charlie Deaton 59 | Blackwater Lower | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Cold Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1988-05-06 | John Poidevant | Meadow 2. Nallen to Route 19 Bridge | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1987-04-25 | Unidentified Woman | Big Sandy Creek (3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge 3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River) | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1986-05-24 | Arnold Shafer | Shenandoah 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1986-03-08 | Alan Connelly | Gauley (9 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | High IV+ |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1985-11-05 | Unidentified | Greenbrier River |
Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Commericial | Read More | |
| WV United States | 1985-06-29 | Joe Fleming 29 | New Gorge | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1984-08-02 | Firefighter James Bennett 34 | Gauley 5. Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge | Medium III |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Inexperience/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1983-09-24 | John Mundt | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | IV |
Open Canoe- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1982-09-24 | Bob O'Connor | Gauley River 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1981-06-06 | Unidentified Man | Cheat 1. (Narrows) Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam | IV |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1979-05-19 | Unidentified Man | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1978-12-09 | Paul Brian 25 | Stoney Lower | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Darkness/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1978-09-03 | Chris Leonard | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | IV |
Open Canoe- Vertical Pin |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1977-08-27 | Robert A. Taylor 25 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1973-08-04 | Unidentified Man | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1972-07-31 | Unknown Woman | New River 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
