Supraja Alaparthi, 33, killed and two children injured in parasailing incident near Marathon, Florida

Modified Date: 
Fri, 09/23/2022 - 7:54am
Accident Date: 
Monday, May 30, 2022

Mother 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.

Lawsuit filed by family of woman killed while parasailing in the Florida Keys

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.

People Involved: 
Supraja Alaparthi
Daniel Gavin Couch