Before 'mass casualty' incident near branson, duck boats had history of fatalities some of the fatal incidents over the years have involved duck boat operators with the same company that operates. Again and again ‘death traps’: branson tragedy isn’t first deadly duck boat accident. the amphibious boats, which date back to world war ii, have a history of fatal accidents—including one. Would wearing life jackets have made the deadly branson duck boat accident even worse? while life jackets are a normal accessory in aquatic recreational activities, they weren't required to be.
The duck boat operator, connected to the branson business, suspended its tours in 2016. boston. in 2016, a duck boat ran over a scooter, killing a woman and injuring a man, according to the boston. On the evening of july 19, 2018, a duck boat operated by ride the ducks sank on table rock lake in the ozarks near branson, missouri, in the united states.the amphibious vehicle sank with 31 people on board, leaving 17 dead, during high winds associated with nearby severe thunderstorms.. Authorities say 13 people are dead and four are still missing after a tour boat carrying 31 people capsized and sank on table rock lake in branson, missouri, during a powerful storm thursday..