Supraja Alaparthi, 33, killed and two children injured in parasailing incident near Marathon, Florida
Modified Date:
Fri, 09/23/2022 - 7:54amAccident Date:
Monday, May 30, 2022Mother dies, two young boys injured in Florida Keys parasailing accident
Shortly after the three victims were in flight, a strong gust of wind almost immediately “pegged” the parasail – meaning the wind took over control of the parasail from the boat below.
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The lawsuit claims the company failed to properly train the captain and first mate, did not equip the boat with proper safety and parasailing equipment and operated the boat in unsafe weather conditions.
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Investigators also found Couch’s decision to cut the tow line was “gross and flagrant” and he should have taken into account other possible options to safely bring the passengers down.
Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Supraja Alaparthi
Daniel Gavin Couch
City:
Marathon, FLCounty:
Monroe County, FL