Cave diving instruction is largely based on lessons learned from accident analysis. While there have been significant changes and advancements in cave diving over the past twenty years, there has been a shortage of accident analysis to keep up with those changes. The NSS-CDS Accident Analysis Committee was (re)formed to fill the need for the continued systematic analysis of cave diving accidents in North America.
If you, or someone you know, were involved in or witnessed a dive-related accident please report it to DAN Research. We cannot learn from what we don’t know. DAN Diving Incident Reporting System
Accident Analysis Committee
| Name | Position | |
| Charles Roberson | Chairman | jcr@fathomdive.com |
| Doug Ebersole | dgebersole@gmail.com | |
| Lamar Hires | lamar@diverite.com | |
| Frauke Tillmans | ftillmans@dan.org | |
| Larry Meyer | larry7319@hotmail.com | |
| Vince Ferris | spart82@aol.com |
Diving Incidents
| Incident | Location | Report |
| 03/18/2025 | Twin Cave | |
| 02/01/2025 | Peacock 1, FL | |
| 04/03/2024 | Plura, Norway | In Progress |
| 10/04/2023 | Phantom Springs, TX | |
| 05/26/2023 | Jackson Blue Spring, FL | |
| 01/07/2023 | Cow Springs, FL | |
| 10/14/2022 | Roaring River, MO | |
| 05/14/2022 | Manatee Springs, Fl | |
| 01/21/2021 | Devils Eye, FL | |
| 1986 | Various | |
| 1987 | Various | |
| 1988 | Various | |
| 1990 | Various |
Various