USGCC Healy Dive Accident Final Report

     On 17 August 2006 three Coast Guard divers from the Coast Guard Cutter Healy attempted a cold water familiarization dive in minus 29 degree Artic water 490 nautical miles north of Barrow, Alaska. Two of the divers died. Although most recreational divers do not dive in these extremes, the detailed Coast Guard investigation reports offer lessons for all divers. Below are links to the Coast Guard investigation documentation and other articles related to the accident.

     1. Scuba Diving News Article regarding the USCGC Healy Dive Accident
     2. Statement of Admiral Thad Allen regarding the Administrative Investigation into the mishap.
     3. USCG Final Action on the USCGC Healy Mishap - including lessons learned
     4. USCG Healy Administrative Investigation - Related Documentation
     5. USCG Executive Summary Mishap Analysis
     6. USCG Final Decision Letter re: the Healy Mishap