Water Taxi Capsizes

A water taxi capsized on March 6 in the inner harbor of Baltimore, Md. According to reports, three of the 25 people who were aboard the pontoon boat when it capsized about a mile from shore are missing and presumed dead. Then National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is launching a Go Team to investigate the accident. Investigator-in-Charge Tom Roth-Roffy will lead the NTSB team. Chairman Engleman-Conners will serve as principal spokesperson. Board Member Richard Healing and two Public Affairs Officers, Lauren Peduzzi and Terry Williams will also accompany the team. The team in Baltimore will release information on the progress of the investigation. The water taxi, operated by the Seaport Taxi organization, is a privately run company that transports passengers around the inner harbor area. In a statement released by Seaport Taxi, the Captain Frank Deppner expressed his remorse: "I and everyone at the Seaport Taxi organization are deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred yesterday afternoon aboard the Seaport Taxi "Lady D." ." While I've been requested by the National Transportation Safety Board not to comment on the specifics of the event, I would like to extend my sincere concern and condolences to the passengers and families affected by yesterday's accident."