Accident Database
100 Completed Safety Reports Found
| State/Country | Date | Name/Age | River/Section | Flow/Class | Boat/Cause | Factor/Injury | Type/Private | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN United States | 2024-08-13 | Unidentified Man 31 | Watauga River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2024-05-04 | Unidentified Man 17 | Sequatchie River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-10-28 | Robert Lester 69 | Caney Fork River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-08-26 | Jerry Osmon 65 | Caney Fork | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-05-27 | Michael Hazel 27 | Ocoee Middle | Medium III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-05-13 | Unidentified Men | Calfkiller River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-12-16 | Carl Keaney 61 | Little 1. Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-07-21 | Unidentified Man | Pigeon 2. Lower Pigeon | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-06-18 | Eugene Hinson | Ocoee River Middle Ocoee | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-04-03 | Unidentified Man | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-01-01 | Unidentified Man 19 | Conasauga Creek FR 341 to Holly Springs Rd Bridge | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-08-17 | 2 Unidentified Men | Pigeon River | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-07-31 | Unidentified Boy 15 | Hiwassee River | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-07-15 | Unidentified Man | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-05-30 | David Pope 20 | Nolichucky River Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge | Low II |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-04-01 | Norvell Fleming 39 | Pigeon River Walter's Power Plant to Hartford | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-03-25 | Craig Quigley 60 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-10-24 | Robert “DJ” Young 26 | Chickamauga Creek | Low I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-09-29 | Armani Alicea 28 | Ocoee River Middle Ocoee | Medium IV |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-09-18 | Ocoee River Middle | III+ |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2020-09-13 | Louvella Yelton Arrowood 64 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-06-01 | Unidentified Teen Girl 15 | Duck River Old Stone Fort | High I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-04-25 | Matthew Brannon 32 | Richland Creek | High I |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-03-28 | Tyler Flannery 18 | Caney Fork Between Gordonsville Bridge and Betty’s Island | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-03-15 | Robert Newsome 51 | Elk River | High I |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-02-22 | Kenneth Driver; two teens 43 | Tennessee River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-02-02 | Tyler Osbourne 28 | Spring Creek | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-12-01 | Andrew Gamble 31 | Richland Creek Old Dayton Reservoir to Laurel-Snow Parking Lot | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-09-02 | Brandon Archer 21 | Buffalo River | I |
Open Canoe- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-07-21 | Yariennys Hernandez 15 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III+ |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ Near Drowning | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-05-28 | Unidentified Man | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | IV |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-08-11 | Unidentified Woman 48 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-07-08 | Daniel J. Atkinson 38 | Sequatchie River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-06-02 | Unidentified Woman | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III+ |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-05-06 | Anthony Cooper 31 | Elk River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-09-16 | Unidentified Women | Hiwassee Reliance to U.S. 411 Bridge | Medium II |
Raft- Other |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-06-25 | Ernest Lee Wade 59 | Collins River | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-06-01 | Anna Last 29 | Nolichucky River | Medium N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-04-06 | Wendy Arthur,MD 63 | Tellico 3. Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station | High III |
Inflatable Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2016-07-23 | Richard "Ghost" Arceneaux 43 | Pigeon 1. Walter's Power Plant at Waterville to Bridge at Hartford | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2015-12-18 | Eric Bush 59 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2015-07-23 | Brenda Drone | Chatanooga | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2015-07-02 | Carter Worthington 53 | Little Pigeon, Middle Prong (The Greenbrier) The Greenbrier) (3. Porter's Creek Confluence to Hwy 73 | Low N/A |
Open Canoe- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2014-09-13 | Gary Brown 50 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2014-04-24 | Jedidiah Selby 24 | Calfkiller River Dam near Main Street, Sparta, TN | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2014-01-12 | Two Unidentified Men | Obed 4. Obed Junction to Nemo | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Cold Water/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2013-08-25 | Katherine Tyler Luna 36 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2013-08-24 | Marnita McGruder | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2013-07-13 | Nick Alley 36 | Conasauga Creek | High I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2013-03-11 | Steve Senior 65 | Little River 1. Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks | Low IV |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2013-02-03 | Tommy Clapp | Big Creek FR221/Peavine Road to US64 |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2013-01-16 | Matt Todhunter | Little Possum Creek | Low V |
Open Canoe- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2011-07-11 | Dick Chijiok 34 | Little (3. Elbow to the 'Y' 3. Elbow to the 'Y' (Townsend) | Low I |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2011-06-19 | Andrew Silvershein 14 | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2011-06-05 | Jay McElroy 36 | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2011-01-01 | Porpon (Paul) Pichanusakorn 27 | Tellico 2. Bridge above Bald River to bridge below Jared's Knee | High IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2010-10-03 | Michael J. McCormick 54 | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2010-04-25 | Mikah Grant 29 | North Chickamauga Creek 3. Bowater Parking Area to Hwy 27 | High |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2009-05-17 | Tony Evans 61 | Cumberland, Big South Fork Leatherwood Ford to Station Camp | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2009-05-15 | Tony Evans 61 | Cumberland, Big South Fork The Confluence to Leatherwood Ford | IV |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Poor Planning/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2008-12-11 | Russel Burrow 31 | North Chickamauga Creek 1. Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2008-08-26 | Isaac Ludwig 27 | Little Pigeon, West Prong Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2007-05-12 | Justin Disney 16 | Whites Creek | High |
Open Canoe- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2006-02-05 | Christopher Reeves | North Chickamauga Creek 3. Bowater Parking Area to Hwy 27 | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2005-07-07 | Stan Guy 24 | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2004-06-11 | Curtis Ensley 46 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2004-03-19 | Unidentified Man | Little 3. Elbow to the 'Y' (Townsend) | II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2003-11-19 | Unidentified Man | Watauga Watauga Reservoir to Boone Lake | High II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2002-05-04 | Ed Mohn 42 | Tellico 1. Trout Hatchery to Bridge above Bald River | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2002-05-04 | Edgar Mauss 43 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2001-08-12 | Jonathan McKnight 30 | Hiwassee 2. Appalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance | Medium II |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2001-08-08 | Rachel Sarchet 19 | Nolichucky Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2001-08-01 | Unidentified Man | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | IV |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2001-04-18 | Donald Hunt 9 | Cumberland, Big South Fork Leatherwood Ford to Station Camp | High IV |
Open Canoe- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2000-07-30 | Chris Kelley | Ocoee Middle | Medium III |
Open Canoe- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2000-05-10 | Doug Cameron | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | III |
Inflatable Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-12-01 | Todd Smith 28 | Possum Creek, Big Waldens Ridge to Bakewell | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-11-25 | Jack ? | White's Creek 1. Rt 68 to Possum Trot/Alloway Bridge (Upper White's Creek) | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-10-17 | James Richard Wilson 39 | Hiwassee 2. Appalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance | Medium II |
Other- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-08-01 | Kyle Tyree 24 | Little 5. Dam at Melrose to the Tennessee River | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-07-08 | Amanda Smith 17 | Little 4. Townsend to Dam at Melrose |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 1998-08-22 | Bruce Richards 30 | Ocoee Upper | Medium II |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1998-08-09 | Robert S, Davis 53 | Ocoee Middle | Medium III |
Open Canoe- Health Problem |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1997-11-01 | Mike Reisman | Ocoee Middle | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1994-07-29 | Harold McAlister 70 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1994-04-16 | Michael Hendrickson 25 | Obey, West Fork TN 85n Bridge to Dale Hollow Lake | High III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1993-11-30 | Unidentified Man | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1993-08-08 | Unidentified Man | Hiwassee 2. Appalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance | Medium I |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1993-06-16 | David Cox | Ocoee River Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1991-02-02 | Jim Brooks Smith | Piney River Wash-Pelfrey Road to Spring City | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Solo Paddling/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1990-06-15 | Kyle Altman | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1990-06-15 | Raft Passenger | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1989-07-29 | Keven Huff | Tellico 3. Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station | Low III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1987-08-11 | Randy Provost | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1987-02-02 | Mike Culbertson | Suck Creek Suck Confluence to Bridge | Medium IV |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1985-06-01 | Unidentified Woman | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1983-04-30 | Unidentified Man | Stinging Fork Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River | Low IV |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1982-10-23 | John Norton | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1976-03-01 | Diane Scudder 33 | Big South Fork, Cumberland Leatherwood Ford and Station Camp | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
One Boat Trip/ Physical Trauma | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1975-04-22 | Butch Bilbro 27 | Obed 4. Obed Junction to Nemo | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
