Navigational Uncertainty in High Water
Incident Date
1989-04-12
Incident Description
In high water and low visibility a novice diver entered a resurgance and swam to a complex mid-water line junction in an airbell. Due to uncertainty over the correct way out the diver remained in the airbell to await assistance from divers known to be at the entrance. A second diver entered the system and provided the naviagtional assistance to the entrance.
Lessons Learned
Practice line management skills in a suitable setting.
| Factors |
|
| Line Management |
Major |
| Gas Management |
Negligible |
| Equipment Management |
Negligible |
| Equipment Failure |
Negligible |
| Training |
Major |
| Medical |
Negligible |
| Planning |
Minor |
| Procedural Error |
Minor |
| Cave Environment |
Negligible |
| Weather |
Negligible |
| Other Factor |
Unknown |
