Incident:Death fall - rope too short in Mosaic Canyon (West Fork) 2022/11/25
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| Incident:Death fall - rope too short in Mosaic Canyon (West Fork) 2022/11/25 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2022/11/25 |
| Location | Mosaic Canyon (West Fork) |
| Severity | Fatality |
| Canyoneering-related | Yes
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| SAR involvement | Yes
|
| Navigation problem | No
|
| Swift water problem | |
| Environmental problem | No
|
| Communication problem | No
|
| Planning problem | Yes
|
| Skills problem | Yes
|
| Body movement problem | Yes
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| Rigging problem | Yes
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| Rappel problem | Yes
|
| Insufficient gear | Yes
|
| Gear failure | Yes
|
Summary
Rappelled solo on a 175' rappel, and rope ended in the air 30' from the ground - fell off, hit ground at the bottom