# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: AZ-2013-0069
Date: 2013-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:52:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-06-2013 at 0952 hours two PWC''s collided on the Colorado River by Davis Camp North.

Vessel one was heading North in the middle of the river. Vessel one had a male operator.

Vessel two was in the same area going South on the river. Vessel two had a operator and a passenger.

The two PWC''s collided and everyone was ejected from their PWC''s into the water.

Vessel two turned at the last minute to avoid, but did not.

Vessel one did not turn and t boned Vessel two.

Everyone was able to get to shore and Vessel two occupants were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Vessel one operator was scene and released on scene.

End of report:


BARDID: AZ-2013-0070
Date: 2013-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:57:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-03-2013 at 1357 hours two PWC collided by side swipe on the Colorado river by Davis camp in Bullhead City,AZ.

Vessel one was traveling South bound on the river by davis camp North. The operator, advised her and his girlfriend were heading south.

Operator1 advised another PWC was heading right towards them. Operator1 advised he tried to avoid Vessel 2, but could not. Operator1 advised he turned away and Vessel 2 side swiped him making him and Occupant1 get ejected off thier PWC.  Operator1 advised whe he came up from the water Occupant1 was facing down in the water. he said he rolled her over and she gasped for air. Occupant1 got knocked out from the incident.

Operator1 advised the other PWC was blue and that was all the information he could give. 

Occupant1 was transported to the hospital for treatment to her right hip and arm. She possibly had a fractured shoulder. 

The area was checked for the other PWC involved, but nothing was located.This was a hit and run. 

End of report:


BARDID: AZ-2013-0072
Date: 2013-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 pulling 2 persons on inner tube. Boat under-powered to plane, driver''s vision blocked by bow up attitude. Struck starboard side of vessel #2 which was drifting, not under power, preparing to pull skiers. Passenger in Vessel 2 hit head and right hand. Transported to local hospital for evaluation. All others treated and released on scene or refused treatment. Vessel damage estimates based on current value of boats.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0073
Date: 2013-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:34:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
A pontoon boat occupied by one person, the operator, struck a fixed (non-floating) dock. The operator did not stop at the scene and was unable to be located. The property owner estimated approximately $5,000.00 in damage to the dock. The suspect vessel was photographed by a witness. The vessel suffered major damage to the starboard front corner where it impacted the dock. The operator was an adult, white male. No injuries or other damage was reported. On 8-21-13 the operator was identified and vessel located. Estimated damage to vessel was approximately $5,000.00. Operator admitted to inattention and reckless/careless operation as a contributing factor in this collision.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0075
Date: 2013-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/14/2013 at 1125 hrs, (Vessel-2) reported that on 07/12/2013 at 1200  hrs, he was traveling north bound on the colorado river near the Davis Camp north beach, when (Vessel-1) was traveling north bound next to operator2, when operator1 turned left hitting V-2 and she and her passenger were thrown off the waverunner into the water. operator2 said that no one was injured. 

I did talk to operator1 by telephone who admitted that she did turn into the boat.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0076
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:33:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/28/13 at or around 1133 hours, Vessel #1 was being operated at Canyon Lake near Laguna Beach.  While making a turn on the PWC, Operator1 was ejected from the PWC into the water.  Vessel #2 was trailing Vessel #1 at the time when Vessel #1 crossed over into Vessel #2''s path according to the Operator of Vessel #2.  The operator of Vessel #2 saw the PWC on the water, but did not immediately see the ejected operator until the last second when his PWC crossed by Vessel #1.  Operator2 stated he heard a "bump" from underneath his PWC (bow to mid aft area) just after seeing the operator in the water directly in front of the bow of the PWC.  Operator2 stated he was traveling between 20 to 30 miles per hour at the time.  The operator of Vessel #1 was found in the water unconcious and not breathing according to Operator2 and another witness on a pontoon boat.  CPR was administered at the gas dock prior to Deputies arriving on scene.  The operator of Vessel #1 was transported to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital by helicopter for further medical treatment by Air Evac 4.  Based on follow-up investigation, It appears both operators were consuming alcohol at the lake.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0077
Date: 2013-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south on the colorado river, approaching the laughlin bridge. The operator of vessel 1 reported that his vessel was sent off course by a wake from another vessel. Vessel 1 struck the concrete bridge support bow first, ejecting both the operator and passenger. The operator sustained injuries to his torso from the impact with the vessel. The passenger sustained injuries to his head from the impact with the bridge support. I attempted to contact the operator and passenger to get further updates on their injuries, but have not been able to contac them.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0078
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:32:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/28/13 at approximately 1832 hours, I responded to Lake Havasu Regional Medical center in regards to boating accident involving one watercraft. On arrival, I met with the victim. At the time Victim did not recall how she was injured but stated that she belived that she was hit by a jet ski. Victim was later treated and released for lacerations to the left rear side of her head and a concussion. 

The operator of the pwc involved arrived at the hospital and was identified. Operator stated that he was riding his jet ski back to shore and did not see anyone in the water. Operator stated that he then felt the pwc hit something and then realized it was a woman.  Operator stated that he had 2-3 beers throuhout the day. Operator did not show any signs or symptoms of impairment at the time. Operator submitted to a breath test. The results indicated Operator''s (BAC) to be .030% 

The watercraft bearing Arizona Registration did not sustain any damage during the accident.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0079
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:57:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/17/13 at approximately1257 hours operator was operating a ski boat on lake pleasant main bay just north of road runner island. The watercraft was pulling a tube with two individuals aboard. At some point, the tube hit a wave and flipped. subject injured her neck either by hitting the wave, the tube or other tuber when the tube flipped. subject pulled the watercraft to the 10 lane boat ramp, east dock. 

Mcso deputies and peoria fire responded to the scene. subject was transported to jc lincoln hospital deervalley with neck injuries. The injuries were not life threatening.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0080
Date: 2013-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:46:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/23/13 at approximately 1246 hours, Vessel #1 was being operated at Apache Lake near a location known as "Haystack."  Vessel #2 was being operated at the same location.  Vessel #1 navigated too close to Vessel #2 and subsequently collided into the rear port side of Vessel #2.  The operator of Vessel #1 sustained injuries to his groin and thighs.  Vessel #1 sustained extensive fiberglass damage to the front starboard portion by the keel.  Vessel #2 sustained damage to the rear port side pontoon tube.  The victim was transported to the Apache Lake Resort where he was later assessed by Lake Patrol Deputies.  The victim refused further medical treatment at the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0081
Date: 2013-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:57:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/4/13 at 1857 hours, operator was operating a Jet Ski in the area of Castle Creek, Lake Pleasant.  operator  collided with a cliff face in Castle Creek.  operator was ejected from the Jet Ski.  operator suffered a broken leg and facial injuries.  The jet ski suffered cracks in the fiberglass.

operator was transported to JCL North Mountain for her non-life threatening injuries.

No Further.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0082
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: BULLHEAD CITY
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/31/13 at approx 1600hrs i was conducting boat patrol heading north on lake mohave past katherine powerline cove when i was flagged down by a vessel that was stationary in the water near coyote cove. The vessel was a advantage pleasure craft and there was 7 people on board the vessel who all indicated to me that a child had been injured behind the vessel approx 10-15 minutes before i contacted them. All witness statements indicated that at approx 1530hrs injured party was riding a tube with 2 other children near desert cove when the tube went through rough waters and the victim bounced on the tube. Witnesses stated the injured person was complaining of lower back pain and would not let anyone see or touch the area. On board were both her parents. The parents indicated they were concerned that she may have sustained internal injuries. Operator was on the phone with 911 when i arrived on scene. I then trasported injured party and her parents to princess cove on my patrol boat where nps medical staff evaluated her injuries. Nps staff recommended that the parents self transport her to a hospital which her parents agreed to do. Alcohol was present on board, but the oeprator had not been drinking. Nothing further to report at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0083
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:32:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityTown: Apache Junction, AZ
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On September 1st, 2013 at 1332 hours Victim was wake boarding in the area south of Party Cove on Apache Lake.  As the wake board passed over a few wakes Victim was injuried when she fell forward the wake board hit her in the head. The victim began to complain that her head hurt and that she was having a hard time remembering events. The victim was taken to the Apache Lake Marina where she was evaluated by medical staff and was then flown to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital for evaluation. The wake board and vessal occurred no damage in the incident.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0084
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:08:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER AT COMMUNITY PARK IN BULLHEAD CITY. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS FLOATING IN THE RIVER. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 UNINTENTIONALLY OPENED THE THROTTLE ON HER PERSONAL WATERCRAFT AND STRUCK VESSEL 2. THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 1 WERE UNINJURED.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0085
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 08-31-13 AT 1555 HRS , A NONE INJURY WATERCRAFT ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT THE COMMUNITY PARK 1241 HWY 95 BULLHEAD CITY AZ.  VESSEL ONE WAS COMING TO SHORE AT THE PARK (AZ SIDE) SOUTHEAST BOUND. VESSEL TWO WAS HEADING STRAIGHT ALONG THE SHORE LINE OF THE PARK (AZ SIDE.) OPERATOR OF VESSEL TWO DID NOT SEE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE COMING INTO SHORE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL TWO WAS STRUCK BY OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE  ON THE REAR PORT SIDE OF PWC AT FOOTWELL. NO INJURIES REPORTED.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0086
Date: 2013-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIDDLE COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: MOHAVE VALLEY
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON SATURDAY 7/27/2013 AT APPROX 1300 HRS operator WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON THE COLORADO RIVER PASSING WILLOW VALLEY MARINA. operator WAS DRIVING A SEA DOO WATERCRAFT AND SPLASHING WATER ON BOATERS THAT WERE FLOATING IN THE AREA. operator LATER DROVE HIS SEA DOO INTO THE ROCKS (LEVEE) JUST NORTH OF BEACH 9. operator WAS THROWN FROM THE SEA DOO, HIT BACK OF HEAD ON ROCKS AND WAS TAKEN TO VALLEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTER. operator CONSENTED TO BLOOD DRAW AND RESULTS LATER RETURNED 0.167.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0088
Date: 2013-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE WAS TOWING AN INFLATABLE TUBE WHILE TWO OTHER MEMBERS OF HIS GROUP WERE OPERATING PWC''S WITHIN THE VICINTY OF HIS PWC AND THE INFLATABLE TUBE. ONE OF THE UNKNOWN PWC''S STRUCK A PASSENGER ON THE TUBE.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0089
Date: 2013-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/22/13 at 1855 hours, Lake Patrol Deputies were dispatched to Saguaro Lake in reference to a sunk boat at ramp #2.  Upon arrival, the vessel was observed capsized just south of the ramp.  The registered owner was attempting to remove the vessel from the water with his trailer.  The registered owner reported the vessel starting sinking while at the dock and then submerged just before he was able to retrieve it from the water with his trailer.  The owner removed the vessel from the lake a short time later and then called a tow truck to assist with lifting the vessel back on the trailer.  Owner states the vessel is valued at $5,000.00 and then reported the vessel was damage beyond repair.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0090
Date: 2013-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG LAKE
NearestCityTown: GREER
County: APACHE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Electrocution
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
ON 9/20/2013 AT OR ABOUT 1400 HOURS, operator WAS UNDERWAY IN A FOURTEEN FOOT CANOE UTILIZING AN ELECTRIC TROLLING MOTOR ON BIG LAKE NEAR GREER, ARIZONA. WITNESSES AT THE SCENE STATED PERSON HAD BEEN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND FELL OVERBOARD. THE BODY WAS RECOVERED FROM BIG LAKE ON 9/25/13 BY PERSONNEL WITH THE APACHE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0091
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:03:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE-SALT RIVER ARM
NearestCityTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #1 was pulling three individuals on a water toy through the entrance channel into Salome Cove.  One of the individuals fell off of the water toy and the operator cut the throttles while looking back at the water toy.  The operator turned left and throttled back up when others on board yelled out Victim #1 was missing.  Victim #1 was ejected out of the right front of the boat while in a left turn.  Victim #1 sustained a propeller cut to his head which penetrated the skull.  The cause of death is listed in the Autopsy is Drowning with a secondary cause as the Propeller Strike.  Victim #1 had a BAC of .13 and according to witnesses on the boat had been standing up in the front portion of the boat inside the gunnels.   The Operator had been drinking and had a BAC of .02.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0092
Date: 2013-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 8/27/13 It was reported that vessel POWELL N AROUND struck two other vessels and left the scene of the accident. Operator1 was reported to be the operator of the vessel.Operator1 stated that due to his starboard engine failure it shifted the vessel sideways at which point he struck the two vessels. Operator1 stated he needed to get out of the channel to prevent further wrecks and damage, and this is why he left the scene. Operator1 later contacted the owners of the vessels. All damages were taken care of with the private parties. The vessels that were struck were, TEQUILLA SUNRISE, and S. LUCIA. Estimated damage was a 1,000 dollars per vessel. There were no injuries during this accident. an occupant of TEQUILLA SUNRISE during the accident and stated that when the vessel POWELL N AROUND struck the two vessels it immediately left the area. She wasnt able to identify the occupants or operator of the vessel.

the investigator indicated nav rules violation as a cause.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0093
Date: 2013-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:02:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityTown: Carefree, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday 10/11/13 1602 hours at bartlett lake, two personal watercraft (pwc) ran into each other. Vessel #1 was heading in a southeast direction. Vessel #2 was traveling in a circular pattern creating a wake for vessel #1 to jump. Vessel #1 attempted to jump a wake created by vessel #2. While jumping the wake, vessel #1 lost steering control and hit the right / starboard side of vessel #2. The driver of vessel #2, sustained an injury to her right leg, broke leg between the knee and ankle. The passenger of vessel #2, sustained an injury to his right leg.

Both injuried subjects were transport to area hospitals, op2 by air ambulance and v2 occupant by ground ambulance.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0094
Date: 2013-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityTown: Searchlight, NV
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday November 11, 2013 at about 1215 hours operator was operating his personal watercraft in the Bartlett Lake area when he collided with the cliff portion of Yellow Cliffs. He related to me that he was going towards the cliff face and let off his throttle to coast up to cliff. As he came closer he realized that he was coming in to fast and he attempted to turn forgetting that without power he could not turn. Just when he added throttle to make his turn it was too late and he collided with the wall on the starboard bow portion of the ski. He went on to tell me that he had lifted his right leg so that he would not injure himself with the collision, however the cliff face caught his foot and forced his right leg up and back until he heard a loud pop and significant pain. He was able to operate the personal watercraft back to the main launch area of Jojoba with his riding partner. Other boaters at the ramp assisted operator into his vehicle where he was then taken by partner to the Thompson Peak ER for further treatment. He refused any medical assistance while on scene.

On Tuesday November 12, 2013 at about 2030 hours I spoke to the victim about his injuries and he related to me that he did not go to the hospital as directed but was later evaluated by a different doctor. He sustained a torn muscle in his buttocks and strained his sciatica.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0095
Date: 2013-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/20/2013 AT APPROX 1618HRS LAKE MEAD DISPATCH RECEIVED A REPORT OF A DROWNING VICTIM THAT HAD BEEN UNDER WATER FOR FIVE MINUTES NEAR HOOVER DAM. MULTIPLE UNITS RESPONDED BY VESSEL FROM CLVILLE BAY AND VEGAS BAY MARINA. AT APPROX 1643HRS THE REPORTING PARTY WAS CONTACTED BETWEEN PAINTERS COVE AND CASTLE REEF ABOARD A RENTAL PNTOON BOAT FROM VEGAS BAY MARINA. THE REPORTING PARTY STATED THAT HER HUSBAND WENT FOR A SWIM. MOMENTS LATER HE STARTED TO STRUGGLE DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND WAVES. LIFE JACKETS AND A TYPE 4 THOWABLE WERE THROWN TO HIM BUT HE COULD NOT REACH THEM. HE WAS SUBMERGED IMMEDIATLY ACCORDING TO HIS WIFE. A HASTY SEARCH AND GRID SEARCH WERE INITIATED BY THE RESPONDING VESSELS. THE SEARCH WAS CALLED OFF DUE TO LOW VISABILITY, HIGH WINDS AND WAVES AT APPROX 1830HRS. THE VICTIM WAS NOT LOCATED AT THAT TIME.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0096
Date: 2013-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 10/18/2013 AT APPROX 1400HRS A GROUP OF FOUR WAS IN PETROGLYPH COVE. THREE PEOPLE WERE ABOARD THE VESSEL AND ONE PERSON WAS BEING TOWED ON A KNEE BOARD. WHILE THE VESSEL WAS UNDER WAY THE OPERATOR WAS LOOKING BACK TO CONGRATULATE THE KNEE BOARDER FOR GETTING UP. WHILE LOOKING BACK THE OPERATOR RAN INTO THE SHORELINE. THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE BOW OF THE VESSEL WAS EJECTED AND LANDED ON THE SHORE ANS SUSTAINED INJURIES. LAKE MEAD DISPATCH WAS CONTACTED AND MULTIPLE UNITS RESPONDED. THE INJURED WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE OTHER MEMBERS CEASED THEIR BOATING ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY. THE OPERATOR WAS CITED FOR RECKLESS OPERATION.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0097
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/1/13 at 1650 hours, Boat1 was southbound on Lake Pleasant, East of Scorpion Bay Marina.  Boat 2 was southwest bound, headed towards Scorpion Bay Marina.  Boat 1 was travelling about 40 MPH when it crossed the wake of another boat, causing the operator to temporarily lose control.  As Boat 1 regained control, Boat 2 crossed in front of Boat 1, causing Boat 1 to collide with Boat 2.

No one was injured on either boat.  Boat 1 suffered damage to the gelcoat to the port rear corner.  Boat 2 suffered damage to the starboard side, to include damage to the pontoon and skirt.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0098
Date: 2013-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:32:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/28/13 at about 1232hours, I was dispatched to a boating accident with injuries at Pleasant Harbor Marina, Lake Pleasant, Peoria, AZ.

Upon my arriavl, Peoria Fire Engine E199 and Rescue R199 were on scene treating victim for multiple right femur fractures and a right hip dislocation.

I spoke with victim's boyfriend who stated they were around the Agua Fria area near Paul''s Hide-a-way and victim was attempting to ski by wakeboard.  When operator drove forward, victim leg was injured.  operator said he was travelling less than 10 MPH and victim was not above water when she was injuried.

No Damages were reported az well as any other injuries.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0099
Date: 2013-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was heading north on the colorado river from lake havasu on the right (arizona) side of the navigable portion of the waterway.  Once in the river, vessel #1 was observed heading south also on the arizona side of the navigable portion of the waterway.  The operator of vessel #2 turned to the right as vessel #1 was headed directly towards him.  At this time, vessel #1 turned the same direction.  Vessel #2 then turned to the left and vessel #1 did the same.  The operator of vessel #2 then throttled back and turned hard to the right and narrowly avoided a collision with vessel #1.  This hard turn to the right resulted in vessel #2 going into the tulies which line the arizona side of the waterway in this area.  The vessel then lurched back to the left causing the passengers to be thrown within the vessel.  As a result of the abrupt movement, several persons onboard vessel #2 were injured and the interior of the vessel was damaged.  Vessel #1 left the scene having never stopped.  Vessel #1 is still unidentified.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0100
Date: 2013-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling southbound on the Colorado River at approximately 50 miles per hour approaching Blankenship Bend.  According to the operator Operator, there were several personal watercraft heading the same direction spread out across the waterway.  As they approached the sand bar, Operator decided to attempt a pass on the left side of the PWCs.  In preparation for the pass, Operator moved his watercraft to the left.  Operator advised that he was paying attention to the PWCs and did not notice how close he was coming to the sand bar.  The watercraft ran aground on the shallow sand bar then lurched to the left ejecting all four persons onboard.  The watercraft then proceeded to roll over several times coming to rest up side down on the exposed portion of the sand bar.
As a result, passenger suffered a fracture to her upper spine.  The fracture was later deemed non-debilitating.
No one else was seriously injured.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0101
Date: 2013-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD-BOULDER BASIN
NearestCityTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of V1 had anchored his vessel in either sidewinder or Canyon Point Cove for the afternoon. Occupants on board the vessel and witnesses on scene stated the operator was drinking alcohol throughout the afternoon. At approximately 1620 hours, the operator pulled anchor and headed out to go to Callville Bay. For reasons unknown, the operator instead headed towards the Virgin Basin instead of Callville Bay. The operator stated that the vessel was in "auto-pilot" mode. The vessel struck a vertical canyon wall in the "narrows" portion of Lake Mead, approximately 100 yards East of navigation marker 18 on the Arizona side of Lake Mead.

As a result of the collision, all six occupants were thrown forward, striking the interior of the vessel. Two of the patients were critically injured, two others received minor injuries. The operator of the vessel then began returning to Callville Bay. Witnesses called for help on Marine Band 16. National Park Service Personnel met with the vessel near Bearing Point on the Nevada side of the Lake. 

The operator of the vessel was arrested for suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol. He refused to submit to chemical testing and was charged for that as well.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0102
Date: 2013-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
RedactedNarrative:
On, 9/22/13 Operator was in the wakless area at wahweap bay on a Personal Water Craft that belongs to owner. Owner was the group leader of a church group and Operator was part of that group. Operator was holding on to a rope that was attatched to the floating tube. When the Jet Ski accelerated the rope wrapped around Operators fingers cutting them off. Operator was taken to FMC later that evening where he underwent surgery to repair his fingers. No damage to vessels occured during this accident.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0103
Date: 2013-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityTown: APACHE JUNCTION
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On april 21, 2013 at 1145 Operator was operating his vessel in the middle of apache lake when gas fumes ignited in the engine compartment and caused an explosion. At 1231 hours i contacted Operator on sr 88 at fish creek hill and he told me the following: he stated he had been working on the fuel system earlier that morning and was out in the bay with his family and daughters friend. Operator told me he was underway when the engine compartment ignited and there was a load boom and then smoke. He stated his 2 daughters and their friend was seated on the back bench seat which is located directly over the engine compartment. The girls were thrown up and one person sustained several small quarter size burns to her legs. Operator stated the fire went out quickly and they were given a ride to the dock and the marina towed the vessel back to his slip located at b26. Victim was transported to mountain vista hospital for treatment. I asked Operator what damage had occurred to his vessel. He stated less then $50 if any. Operator submitted to a pbt and gave a breath sample of .005%. The boat was inspected at the apache lake marina dock b26. Upon opening the engine compartment there was a strong smell of fuel. The fuel line on the port inboard looked to be halfway on the fitting and may have caused the leak.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0104
Date: 2013-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: PEACH SPRINGS
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was rowing toward river right to avoid a river hazard (a "whole") but was unsuccessful and his raft flipped upside down after entering the whole sideways. Occupant1, her son, occupant2, also a passenger were able to stay with the raft by holding onto the safety rope that circles the rafts full exterior. Continuing down stream the raft bumped into the shore and occupant2 was able to get out being on the opposite side of his parents but was unable to hold the raft against the current. He called for his parents to let go and swim to shore but occupant1 was unable to so Operator stayed with her as the raft continued down stream. Operator said his wife occupant1 was never submerged while the raft was being swept down stream but had water continually splashed in her face do to the turbulent water. Operator also said that occupant1 started to loose strength the longer they were in the water and then her eyes seemed to roll up into her head and she went limp. Operator was able to grab a hold of occupant1 and keep her above the water until they were pulled from the river by another boat in the group approximately one mile from where they had flipped. Cpr was performed for an estimate of 1/2 hour. Occupant1 had moderate to severe emphazema according to her husband and son.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0105
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityTown: MESA
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/16/13 at approx 1627hrs i was dispatched by mcso radio to a watercraft fire at the saguaro lake fuel dock. Upon arrival i noticed a young girl being carried by mcso personnel away from the fuel dock to the aid station. I spoke with the operator who told me the following: he had just launched his boat from the saguaro lake marina dry storage area and pulled up to the south fuel dock to get fuel. After the boat was fueled he turned on the engine blower for approximately 45 seconds to a minute. He then turned the ignition key to start the engine when he heard a load explosion and felt pressure from behind him as if he was being pushed. He turned around and noticed the engine cover and rear seats were blown of off their mounting positions. There was fire coming from the engine compartment and marina personnel used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire within seconds of the explosion. 

During my conversation with the operator, victim 2 was transported to the aid station for medical treatment. Operator went on to say that the explosion swept through the cabin portion of the watercraft causing the stove cabinet to fall off the wall and the hatch on the deck over the bow to blow open. Victim 1 and 2 were seated behind the operators seating position when the explosion occurred. Passenger 3 and 4 were sitting on the stern of the watercraft and were not injured. The rear portion of the engine cover is attached with a hinge. It appears that the explosion caused the engine cover to flip open causing the flash fire to go directly towards victim 1 and 2. 

The pressure from the blast went through the small entry door of the cuddy cabin knocking the stove cabinet off the wall and tipping on its side. The personal contents of the cuddy cabin were disrupted and thrown about the cabin as well as the glass hatch on the deck to be blown open. I could smell gasoline vapors coming from the engine compartment. I noticed approximately 1/2 to 1 inch of liquid in the bilge under the engine. A preliminary inspection of the fuel system did not indicate any failure of the engine fuel system. I did notice cracking on the fuel inlet line that goes from the gas cap to the fuel tank. 

Victims were treated at the aid station and both were flown by air-evac to the maricopa medical burn center for further treatment. The rest of the occupants were not injured. The regal watercraft was stored at the secured mcso blue point storage yard with the owners permission. Arson and lake patrol detectives will follow up to determine if any criminal charges will be filed. No further information.


BARDID: AZ-2013-0106
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:37:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityTown: MESA
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/11/13 at about 1335hrs i was on duty and was at the saguaro lake aid station. I heard a loud noise like someone had slammed a door. A few seconds later deputy said there was a boat on fire near ramp 1. I looked out and saw a boat on a trailer attached to a truck down by boat ramp 1. I saw the engine cover was up and black smoke and flames were coming out of the engine compartment. I drove to the ramp. The boat had been removed from the trailer and was floating near the dock. The fire had moved to the front of the boat. The flames were high and the boat was bellowing thick black smoke. 

I started the investigation. I discovered 5 people had been on board the boat. The boat was still on the trailer and attached. Seconds after the boat was started an explosion occurred from the engine compartment on the rear of the boat. 4 of the 5 occupants were ejected out of the boat into the shallow water of the boat ramp. The operator stated to me he ran the blower for 4 minutes. He started the boat and it ran for about 20 seconds and then blew up. All 4 of the other occupants were ejected from the boat, the operator was not. 

He unhooked the boat from the trailer and pushed it out into the water. He had a small cut to his right shin. I contacted another occupant who was sitting behind the operator chair. He said he had tried to start the boat earlier but it would not start. He said it sounded like the battery was dead. They pulled the boat up the ramp as if leaving the lake. He said they parked and were going to try and figure out what to do with the boat. They contacted a man that was working on his boat and offered to help them. 

That man was interviewed and he said the battery switch was bad so he bypassed the switch. He stated they started the boat briefly on the exit road and it did start. The pulled it back down the ramp. The new operator started the boat and within a few seconds the boat blew up. Rural metro fire and tonto national forest fire put out the boat fire. The boat was still floating but the top was completely burned. We placed the back on the trailer and took it to the storage area,


BARDID: AZ-2013-0107
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:42:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityTown: PEORIA
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday july 13, 2013 at lake pleasant park in the area known as the agua fria, two subjects were involved in a boating accident where he lost four fingers on his left hand. Occupant1 and occupant2 were seated at the transom inside the watercraft while it was on full plane when the wind caused the ski tube to blow out of the watercraft. When the tube left the watercraft the rope wrapped around the right arm of his daughter occupant2. Occupant1 removed the rope from her arm but could not remove it from his hand prior to it amputating four of his fingers.


BARDID: CO-2010-0001
Date: 2010-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:23:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 OPERATING IN HIGH WINDS & SWELLS WHEN THE MOTOR STOPPED.  IT BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER OVER THE GUNWALES.  THE VESSEL WAS TOWED AND SECURED TO A RETAINING WALL UNTIL THE WEATHER SUBSIDED.  WAVE ACTION REPEATEDLY PUSHED THE BOAT INTO THE RETAINING WALL, CAUSING DAMAGE.


BARDID: CO-2010-0002
Date: 2010-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR & PASSENGER ON VESSEL 1 WERE CANOEING WHEN HIGHER WINDS & WAVES CAUSED THEIR CANOE TO SWAMP & CAPSIZE, EJECTING ALL.


BARDID: CO-2010-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER DUE TO MOTOR FAILURE; BLOWN MAIN BEARING & 2 SEALS. MOTOR SUCKED WATER INTO THE HULL, CAUSING VESSEL 1 TO CAPSIZE.


BARDID: CO-2010-0013
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWEITZER LAKE
NearestCityTown: DELTA
County: DELTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: OVERLOADING
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
DUE TO OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE, OVERLOADING, AND HAZARDOUS WATER VESSEL 1 CAPSIZED. ALL PASSENGERS WENT INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: CO-2010-0018
Date: 2010-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityTown: SALIDA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WENT OVER LOW HEAD DAM, CAUSING VESSEL TO CAPSIZE AND EJECT ALL ABOARD.  2 VICTIMS WERE WEARING PFD'S AND WERE INJURED, 2 VICTIMS WERE NOT WEARING PFD'S AND DROWNED.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS II RAPIDS AND WAS FLOWING AT APPROXIMATELY 1,980 CFS.


BARDID: CO-2010-0021
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ANCHORED FROM STERN & STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER.  OPERATOR CUT ANCHOR LOOSE AND VESSEL BLEW INTO DAM, CAUSING HULL DAMAGE.


BARDID: CO-2010-0029
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS OPPERATING PWC IN HIGH WAKE/WAVE.  VICTIM 1 STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE HANDLE BARS OF VESSEL 1.


BARDID: CO-2010-0039
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS LOW PROFILE AND A WAKE BROKE OVER THE TRANSOM, CAUSING FLOODING OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, SWAMPING & SINKING.


BARDID: CO-2010-0040
Date: 2010-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1(PWC) TOOK A SHARP TURN WHILE TOWING 3 PASSENGERS. ALL 3 PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED FROM THE TUBE. VICTIM 1 BROKE HER ANKLE.


BARDID: CO-2010-0049
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:38:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOMA
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS CLIMBING ON BOARD OF VESSEL 1. OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE BOAT IN NEUTRAL BUT IT REMAINED IN GEAR. VICTIM 1 WAS STRUCK BY THE PROP OF VESSEL 1 NUMEROUS TIMES ON THE LEG.


BARDID: CO-2010-0050
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS OPERATING VESSEL 1 AND DID NOT HAVE A PROPER LOOKOUT.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK A FIXED OBJECT, CAUSING DAMAGE.


BARDID: CO-2010-0055
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS OPERATING VESSEL 1 (PWC). VESSEL 1 HIT A WAVE WICH EJECTED VICTIM 1 INTO THE AIR . VICTIM 1 LANDED ON HIS PWC NEAR HIS LOWER BACK/TAIL BONE AREA.


BARDID: CO-2010-0058
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLUE MESA RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: GUNNISON
County: GUNNISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS BEING OPERATED WITH NO PROPER LOOK OUT. OPERATOR WAS WATCHING THE SKIER AND RAN INTO SUBMERGED TREES.


BARDID: CO-2010-0059
Date: 2010-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 ATTEMPTED TO JUMP THE WAKE WHILE SHE WAS WATER SKIING. SHE DISLOCATED HER KNEE AS SHE LANDED IN THE WATER.


BARDID: CO-2010-0062
Date: 2010-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS SWIMMING FOR THE TOW ROPE. VESSEL 1 WAS STILL IN GEAR.  VICTIM 1 WAS STRUCK BY THE PROP.


BARDID: CO-2010-0067
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING NEAR THE SHORE DOING DONUTS.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT, CREATING A HOLE IN THE HULL.


BARDID: CO-2010-0069
Date: 2010-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARTIN LAKE
NearestCityTown: WALSENBURG
County: HUERFANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1(PWC) WAS BEING OPERATED ToO CLOSE TO SHORE. VICTIM 1 WAS RIDING ON A TUBE. VESSEL 1 MADE A SHARP TURN ATEMPING TO ThROW THE SKIER OFF OF THE TUBE. THE TUBE HIT VESSEL 2 (PWC) THAT WAS MORED ON SHORE. AND EJECTED VICTIM 1 FROM THE TUBE.


BARDID: CO-2010-0072
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:42:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING TWO SKIERS ON A TUBE. TUBE HIT A WAVE VICTIMS 1 AND 2 COLLIDED THEIR HEADS RESULTING IN CHIN AND EYE INJURY.


BARDID: CO-2010-0073
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: STEAMBOAT RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: CLARK
County: ROUTT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS BOW HEAVY AND STRUCK A LARGE WAVE WHEN COMING OFF PLANE, CAUSING SWAMPING OVER THE BOW.  VESSEL ALSO HAD A LEAKING COOLENT LINE


BARDID: CO-2010-0075
Date: 2010-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS PULLING VICTIM 1 ON A WAKEBOARD.  VICTIM 1 FELL FORWARD INTO THE WATER AND HAD LOSS OF MEMORY.


BARDID: CO-2010-0080
Date: 2010-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO JUMP WAKES OF OTHER VESSELS WHEN IT STRUCK VESSEL 2 WHICH WAS STATIONARY.


BARDID: CO-2010-0081
Date: 2010-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:31:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: NAVAJO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: ARBOLES
County: ARCHULETA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM LEANED OVER THE GUNWHALE OF VESSEL 1 TO RETRIEVE A FENDER.  A GUST OF WIND PUSHED VESSEL 1 INTO VESSEL 2, CRUSHING VICTIMS HEAD IN BETWEEN.


BARDID: CO-2010-0083
Date: 2010-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Fire Extinguisher
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 CRUISING WHEN SMOKE AND FLAMES CAME OUT OF COWLING.  VESSEL 1'S FIRE EXTINGUISHER DIDN'T WORK.  VESSEL 2 EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND TOWED VESSEL 1.


BARDID: CO-2010-0084
Date: 2010-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SAILING SOUTH WHEN THE MAST BROKE.  AS A RESULT, 1 SAIL WAS RIPPED AND ANOTHER DEVELOPED STRESS LINES.


BARDID: CO-2010-0086
Date: 2010-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM STEPPED ON COILED TOW ROPE WHEN OPERATOR ACCELLERATED.  THE TUBE FELL OVERBOARD AND THE ROPE ENTANGLED AROUND VICTIMS FOOT, CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: CO-2010-0088
Date: 2010-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOMA
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 PERFORMED A SHARP TURN, THEN TOWED A TUBE OVER THE WAKE.  BOTH PEOPLE FELL OFF OF THE TUBE; 1 PASSENGER LANDED ON TOP OF THE VICTIM, CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: CO-2010-0089
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS WAKE JUMPING WITH HIS PWC.  WHEN HE CAME DOWN FROM A JUMP, HIS FEET SLIPPED OFF AND LACERATED BOTH OF HIS SHINS.


BARDID: CO-2010-0090
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
AS THE VICTIM WAS WATER SKIING, SLACK DEVELOPED IN THE ROPE.  WHEN THE ROPE WENT TAUNT AGAIN, IT DISLOCATED THE VICTIMS SHOULDER.  VICTIM HAD A HISTORY OF SHOULDER INJURIES.


BARDID: CO-2010-0094
Date: 2010-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: DILLON RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: DILLON
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 APPROACHED ON THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 1 AND CAUSED A COLLISION.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS NEVER INTERVIEWED FOR DETAIL.


BARDID: CO-2010-0096
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: WOLFORD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: KREMMLING
County: GRAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM PERCEIVED A SWIMMER FROM VESSEL 1 WAS IN DISTRESS AND JUMPED OVERBOARD TO RESCUE.  VICTIM THEN DROWNED.


BARDID: CO-2010-0102
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMES LAKE
NearestCityTown: WINDSOR
County: WELD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WIND CAME UP AND BEGAN TO ROCK VESSEL 1.  VICTIM PANICkED AND JUMPED OVERBOARD FULLY CLOTHED.  HE WAS UNABLE TO SWIM & DROWN.


BARDID: CO-2010-0103
Date: 2010-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityTown: SALIDA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 DID NOT SEE THE SIGN STATING TO GO LEFT AND WAS RECIRCULATED IN THE HYDRAILIC AT THE BOTTOM OF A LOWHEAD DAM.  VICTIM GOT BACK INTO HIS VESSEL AND CONTINUED DOWNSTREAM WHERE VICTIM WAS ADMINISTERED FIRST AID.  THIS AREA WAS FLOWING AT APPROXIMATELY 1,480 CFS.


BARDID: CO-2010-0104
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityTown: BUENA VISTA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 MISSED A LEFT TURN MANEUVER, HYSIDED AND STrUCK A ROCK.  VICTIM FELL FROM THE VESSEL AND WAS PINNED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ROCK.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS III-IV RAPIDS AND WAS FLOWING AT APPROXIMATELY 680 CFS.


BARDID: CO-2010-0109
Date: 2010-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 ENTERED A NO WAKE ZONE AT EXCESSIVE SPEED.  VESSEL 2 WAS AT A DOCK NEAR THE NORTH SHORE MARINA.  THE WAKE THAT VESSEL 1 CAUSED SUBMERGED VESSEL 2 AND FLOODED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE DOCK, CAUSING DAMAGE.


BARDID: CO-2010-0110
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 1 CAPSIZED.  WHEN OPERATOR 1 ATTEMPTED TO UP RIGHT VESSEL 1, VESSEL 1 SANK IN APPROXIMATE 2-3 FEET OF WATER.  CLOSER INSPECTION SHOWED A HOLE THROUGH HULL AT THE KEEL.


BARDID: CO-2010-0117
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:36:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAGLE RIVER
NearestCityTown: MINTURN
County: EAGLE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT, EJECTING VICTIM AND ANOTHER PASSENGER.  PASSENGER SELF-RESCUED, VICTIM WAS SWEPT APPROXIMATELY 1.5-2 MILES AND AT SOME POINT DROWN.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS IV RAPIDS.


BARDID: CO-2010-0119
Date: 2010-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS EXITING NORTH MARINA COVE AND TURNED TO STARBOARD, HEADING WEST. VESSEL 2 AND 3 WERE HEADING EAST NEAR SHORE APPROACHING NORTH MARINA COVE.  VESSEL 1 WAS HEAD ON WITH VESSEL 2 AND 3. VESSEL 2 AND 3 TURNED TO STARBOARD.  VESSEL 1 TURNED TOWARD PORT.  VESSEL 2 AND 3 TURNED TO PORT AND VESSEL 1 TURNED TO STARBOARD.  VESSEL 2 TURNED TO STARBOARD AND STRUCK VESSEL 3 ON THE PORT SIDE GUNWALES.


BARDID: CO-2010-0120
Date: 2010-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 HAD A SEIZURE DUE TO AN INTERACTION BETWEEN TWO PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. HE dOES NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING BETWEEN THE SIEZURE AND COMING TO ON SHORE.


BARDID: CO-2010-0121
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRING TO DOCK THE VESSEL IN A SLIP.  HIGH WINDS AND ROUGH WATER PUSHED THE VESSEL PAST THE SLIP.  THE VESSEL WAS TOWING A SMALL ZODIAK (VESSEL 2) WITH NO ONE ON BOARD.  WHEN THE OPERATOR PUT THE VESSEL IN REVERSE VESSEL 2 WAS PULLED UNDER VESSEL 1 AND INTO ONE OF ITS ENGINES.


BARDID: CO-2010-0122
Date: 2010-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
THREE PASSENGERS WERE BEING TOWED ON A TUBE, WHEN CROSSING THE WAKE THE VICTIM ON THE TUBE HIT HIS HEAD ON AN UNKNOWN ITEM AND STARTED TO BLEED FROM THE EAR.


BARDID: CO-2011-0002
Date: 2011-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIFLE GAP LAKE
NearestCityTown: RIFLE
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: OVERLOADING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS WEIGHED DOWN BY A GENERATOR AS WELL AS OTHER GEAR.  PASSENGERS WERE ON THE BOW OF THE VESSEL CHECKING GEAR WHEN WATER STARTED TO COME IN OVER THE BOW OF THE BOAT DUE TO TOO MUCH WEIGHT IN THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL. THE VESSEL THE CAPSIZED, WHICH CAUSED MUCH OF THE EQUIPMENT TO GO MISSING.


BARDID: CO-2011-0007
Date: 2011-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL STOPPED RUNNING. OPERATOR TRIED TO SWIM TO SHORE, AND ENDED UP JUST SOUTH OF THE CONCRETE PORTION OF THE DAM. PASSENGER STAYED WITH THE JET SKI UNTIL THE VESSEL WAS NEAR THE DAM. PASSENGER ABANDONED THE VESSEL AND WALKED TO SAFETY JUST NORTH OF THE CONCRETE PORTION OF THE DAM.  THE VESSEL WAS LEFT HITTING THE RIP RAP OF THE DAM.


BARDID: CO-2011-0010
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH STERLING RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: STERLING
County: LOGAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL WAS TRAVELING NORTHWARD, PARALLEL AND SIDE-LONG TO THE WAVES, WHEN THE VESSEL WAS HIT REPEATEDLY BY A LARGE WAVE.  THIS CAUSED VICTIM 1 AND VICTIM 2 TO BE THROWN OVER THE STARBOARD SIZE OF THE VESSEL.  THE VESSEL SWUNG AROUND AND HIT VICTIM 2.  VICTIM 1 CUT VICTIM 2 FREE FROM VESSEL THUS CAUSING WOUNDS TO HIS OWN BODY.


BARDID: CO-2011-0011
Date: 2011-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: STANDLEY LAKE
NearestCityTown: WESTMINSTER
County: JEFFCO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS FISHING AND WAS MOVING THE VESSEL TO A DIFFERENT FISHING LOCATION. OPERATOR 1 WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION WHILE DRIIVNG VESSEL 1. VESSEL 1 RAN INTO VESSEL 2.


BARDID: CO-2011-0012
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:52:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: OVERLOADING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS LOADED TO PASSENGER CAPACITY AND WAS SITTING LOW.  HIGH WAVES BEGAN TO COME OVER THE BOW.  OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VESSEL AROUND, WHEN THE REAR OF THE VESSEL BEGAN TO SINK.  VESSEL CONTINUED TO TAKE ON WATER UNTIL IT CAPSIZED.


BARDID: CO-2011-0021
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELKHEAD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: HAYDEN
County: ROUTT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
BETWEEN JUNE 8TH AND JUNE 11TH SOMETHING UNKNOWN HAPPENED TO THE CAVITATION PLATE WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE.  THE VESSEL WAS BEING OPERATED IN A RESERVOIR THAT HAD EXTENSIVE DRIFTWOOD DUE TO HIGH WATER.


BARDID: CO-2011-0022
Date: 2011-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:35:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS BACKING UP THE VESSEL 1 DOWN THE SOUTH BOAT RAMP AND PROCEEDED TO REVERSE INTO THE DOCK AT A SPEED OF 5 MILES PER HOUR.  THE VESSEL 1 SWIM PLATFORM HIT THE WEST SIDE OF THE DOCK, CAUSING THE DOCK TO MOVE TO THE EAST AND HIT VESSEL 2.


BARDID: CO-2011-0023
Date: 2011-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
THE OWNER STATED THAT THE VESSEL WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 38MPH WHEN THEY SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND BROWN SMOKE APPEARED COMING OUT OF THE TWO VENTS IN THE BACK OF THE VESSEL ABOVE THE MOTOR COVER.


BARDID: CO-2011-0024
Date: 2011-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: KREMMLING
County: GRAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL TOOK ON A LARGE WAVE MAKING IT FILL WITH WATER.  OPERATOR ABANDONED THE VESSEL TO GET TO SHORE. THE LAST TIME THE SAW THE VESSEL WAS WHEN IT WAS TUMBLING SIDE OVER SIDE UNDERWATER 2 MILES DOWN RIVER.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS III RAPIDS AND WAS FLOWING AT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 CFS.


BARDID: CO-2011-0031
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: HASTY
County: BENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL HIT AND OBJECT IN THE WATER THAT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT AND ALLOWED WATER INTO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: CO-2011-0033
Date: 2011-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSELS ANCHOR STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE BACK.  THE ANCHOR HAD BEEN LEFT IN THE WATER WHILE THE VESSELS OPERATOR WAS RACING ANOTHER VESSEL.  AS THE BOAT WAS CHANGING SPEED (DECELERATING) THE ANCHOR SKIPPED OUT OF THE WATER AND STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE BACK.


BARDID: CO-2011-0040
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: HEENEY
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING A TUBER WHEN THE VESSEL TURNED TO STARBOARD. TUBE SWUNG OUT AND STRUCK A NON MOVING VESSEL 2.


BARDID: CO-2011-0042
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING IN A SOUTHWEST DIRECTION FOLLOWING BEHIND VESSEL 2.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 DID NOT MAINTAIN A PROPER LOOKOUT, STOPPED AND CHANGED DIRECTIONS. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY TO AVOID COLLISION AND COLLIDED WITH THE BOW OF VESSEL 2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. VESSEL 1 HIT THE RIGHT HANDLE BAR OF VESSEL 2 AND TRAVELLED ALONG THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 2, LANDING IN THE WATER APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET AWAY FROM VESSEL 2.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL AND WAS INJURED FROM THE COLLISION. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 REMAINED ON THE VESSEL.


BARDID: CO-2011-0043
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOEVLAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TEACHING VICTIM HOW TO WAKEBOARD. WHEN THE VESSEL BEGAN TO PULL THE VICTIM OUT OF THE WATER HE HEARD A POP AND LET GO OF THE TOW ROPE.


BARDID: CO-2011-0047
Date: 2011-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL WAS ANCHORED IN THE NORTH NO WAKE ZONE. THE VICTIM JUMPED AND DID A FLIP OFF THE PORTSIDE OF THE VESSEL. THE VICTIM HIT HER HEAD ON THE SIDE OF THE VESSEL AND BEGAN TO LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS AS SHE ENTERED THE WATER.


BARDID: CO-2011-0061
Date: 2011-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARTER LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 TRAVELLING NORTHBOUND NEAR CARTER KNOLLS, VICTIM 1 FELL BY SQUATTING DOWN. AS VICTIM 1 LEANED BACK AWAY FROM VESSEL WITH RIGHT LEG FOWARD THE WAKEBOARD CAUGHT AND SHE HEARD A POP.


BARDID: CO-2011-0062
Date: 2011-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARTER LAKE
NearestCityTown: BERTHOUD
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OVERLOADING
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING OVER CAPACITY AND WHILE TURNING, THREW ALL SUBJECTS INCLUDING THE DECEASED INTO THE WATER.  THE DECEADENT WAS UNABLE TO REBOARD HIS VESSEL AND SUFFERED AN UNKNOWN MEDICAL CONDITION.


BARDID: CO-2011-0066
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: RIFLE
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO BEACH THE VESSEL.  WHEN THE OPERATOR RELEASED THE THROTTLE TO SLOW DOWN, THE THROTTLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY SLOW DOWN.  THE OPERATOR THEN TRIED TO SWERVE TO AVOID THE VICTIM BUT THE VESSEL DID NOT MOVE AND RAN THE VICTIM OVER.


BARDID: CO-2011-0067
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE THE OPERATOR WAS FISHING THE VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER IN THE REAR WELL AREA.  THE OPERATOR STATED THAT THE BILGE PUMP CAME ON BUT THERE WAS NO WATER BEING PUMPED OUT OF THE BOAT.


BARDID: CO-2011-0070
Date: 2011-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PREWITT RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: HILLROSE
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 BEGAN TAKING ON WATER FROM WAVES WHEN THE WIND CHANGED FROM NORTHWEST TO SOUTHWEST.  OPERATOR 1 TURNED THE BOAT PARALLEL TO THE DAM AND WAS GOING TO FOLLOW THE THE DAM BACK TO THE BOAT RAMP.  THE BOAT FLIPPED OVER AT THAT TIME AND ALL OCCUPANTS WERE DUMPED INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: CO-2011-0071
Date: 2011-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE RIDING CLOSE TO EACH OTHER WHEN VESSEL 1 SLOWED DOWN AND TURNED. WHEN VESSEL 1 TURNED THE VESSEL HIT VESSEL 2 WHICH CAUSED THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL TO BE INJURED.


BARDID: CO-2011-0072
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND DID NOT SEE THAT OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 JUMPED IN THE WATER.  AS OPERATOR 1 APPROACHED VESSEL 2 SHE TOOK HER HANDS OFF THE THROTTLE AND HIT OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 IN THE HEAD.


BARDID: CO-2011-0073
Date: 2011-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 WAS NOT KEEPING A PROPER FORWARD LOOKOUT WHICH CAUSED THE TOWED TUBERS TO STRIKE A BUOY, CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: CO-2011-0077
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER THE OPERATOR THEN REMEMBERED THAT THE PLUG WAS NOT IN. HE TURNED THE BILGE PUMP ON, HE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE PLUG IN BUT THE WEIGHT FROM THE WATER CAUSED VESSEL TO SINK.


BARDID: CO-2011-0079
Date: 2011-05-26 00:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: RAMPART RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: WOODLAND PARK
County: EL PASO
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
canoe capsized in choppy waters. NO FORMAL REPORT TAKEN ON SCENE. EMS NOT RELEASING VICTIM INFO FOR FOLLOW-UP.


BARDID: CO-2011-0080
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH MINERAL CREEK
NearestCityTown: SILVERTON
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM FLIPPED ENTERING THE LAST RAPID OF SOUTH MINERAL CREEK. SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE VICTIMS KAYAK BROACHED BETWEEN BOTH SIDES OF THE RIVER AND PINNED HIM UNDER FOR 3-4 MINUTES.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS V RAPIDS.


BARDID: CO-2011-0081
Date: 2011-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: WELLINGTON #2 RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: WELLINGTON
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR REVERSED NOT KNOWING THE VICTIM WAS THERE, THIS CAUSED THE VICTIMS LEGS TO BE PULLED INTO THE PROPELLER AND BE INJURED.


BARDID: CO-2011-0082
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityTown: SALIDA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS TRYING TO MANEUVER HIS VESSEL UNDER A LARGE OVERHANGING BRANCH AND DID NOT MAKE IT THROUGH THE ARCH SHAPED LIMB.  THE LARGE LIMB HIT THE VESSEL CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE.  DURING THE CAPSIZE, THE OPERATOR FELL AGAINST AN OAR CAUSING AN INJURY TO HIS FRONT TEETH.


BARDID: CO-2011-0099
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
THE BOW OF THE VESSEL HIT A LARGE WAVE, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY THE WAKE OF ANOTHER VESSEL AND THE VESSEL FLIPPED EJECTING THE PASSENGERS AND CAPSIZING.  ANOTHER BOATER TRIED TO FLIP THE VESSEL CAUSING IT TO SWAMP AND BEGIN TO SINK.


BARDID: CO-2011-0100
Date: 2011-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOMA
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 2 WAS OPERATING A PWC WHEN HE PULLED THE SAFETY LANYARD BECAUSE HE THOUGHT THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK OPEN.  VESSEL 1 WAS FOLLOWING AT A CLOSE RANGE AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN OR STOP IN TIME TO AVOID A COLLISION.


BARDID: CO-2011-0101
Date: 2011-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELEVEN MILE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LAKE GEORGE
County: PARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentCause3: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR EXPERIENCED ENGINE TROUBLE AND STATED THAT THE MOTOR DID NOT SEEM TO BE GETTING GAS.  HE OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DISCONNECTED THE FUEL LINE WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING.  IT SQUIRTED FUEL ACROSS THE SPARK ARRESTER AND MASTER CYLINDER. HE THEN REALIZED THAT HE SHOULD DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. WHEN HE BEGAN TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY THE ENGINE IGNITED. THE OPERATOR IMMEDIATELY JUMPED INTO THE WATER BECAUSE HE WAS ON FIRE.


BARDID: CO-2011-0102
Date: 2011-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: GRAND JUNCTION
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS FLOATING ON THE RIVER WHEN THE CURRENT PUSHED HIM INTO A TREE, the vessel capsized due to the trees, ejecting the victim.  The victim was entrapped/entangled in the vegatation under the water.; VICTIM WENT DOWN, CAME UP AND WENT DOWN ONE FINAL TIME.


BARDID: CO-2011-0104
Date: 2011-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE AFT SECTION OF VESSEL WHEN A WAVE STRUCK THE VESSEL, KNOCKED HER OVER, AND SHE WAS INJURED.


BARDID: CO-2011-0107
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: STEAMBOAT LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLARK
County: ROUTT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE RIDING ON A TUBE TOWED BEHIND THE VESSEL UNDERWAY, VICTIMS LEFT CHEEK CAME INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER TUBE-RIDERS KNEE.


BARDID: CO-2011-0110
Date: 2011-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:02:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIO GRANDE RIVER
NearestCityTown: SOUTH FORK
County: MINERAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 HIT ROCK SIDEWAYS AND FLIPPED EJECTING MOST OF THE PASSENGERS, ALL SELF RESCUED EXCEPT THE VICTIM. CLASS II RAPID. Communications with state reveal this was not a commercially guided trip


BARDID: CO-2011-0117
Date: 2011-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:59:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOMA
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS GETTING TOO CLOSE TO THE DOCK AND PUT VESSEL 1 IN FORWARD AND ACCELERATED.  VESSEL 1 IMPACTED THE END OF THE DOCK AND THEN THE VICTIM WHO WAS ON VESSEL 2 . THE VICTIM WAS KNOCKED OFF VESSEL 2. VESSEL 2 THEN BECAME TRAPPED UNDER THE PONTOON BOAT.


BARDID: CO-2011-0118
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 WAS PULLING VICTIM 1 ON HIS WAKEBOARD. VICTIM 1 FELL AND HIS WAKEBOARD DID NOT DETACH, IN TURN, BREAKING OR SPRAINING HIS LEFT ANKLE.


BARDID: CO-2011-0121
Date: 2011-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING A SKIER IN THE TOW ZONE. WHEN THE SKIER OF VESSEL 1 TRIED TO GET UP ON WAKE HE BROKE THE FEMUR BONE ON HIS RIGHT LEG.


BARDID: CO-2011-0135
Date: 2011-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:36:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLUE RIVER
NearestCityTown: SILVERTHORNE
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM WAS KAYAKING ON THE BLUE RIVER WHEN SOMETHING UNKNOWN HAPPENED AND HE WAS FOUND FACE DOWN IN THE RIVER.  THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT WITNESSED.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS III RAPID.


BARDID: CO-2011-0139
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JUMBO/JULESBURG RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: JULESBURG
County: LOGAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRYING TO SPLASH THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2, OPERATOR 1 MISJUDGED HER SPEED AND DISTANCE COLLIDING WITH VESSEL 2.


BARDID: CO-2011-0140
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRAWFORD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: CRAWFORD
County: DELTA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL WOULD NOT START, THE VICTIM JUMPED FROM THE VESSEL TO PULL IT BACK TO SHORE AND IN THE PROCESS CUT HER ARM ON THE VESSEL.


BARDID: CO-2011-0142
Date: 2011-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 DID NOT HAVE A PROPER LOOKOUT WHILE TRYING TO MANEUVER THE VESSEL BETWEEN VESSELS 2 & 3, STRIKING BOTH AND CAUSING DAMAGE.


BARDID: CO-2011-0143
Date: 2011-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 STRUCK A SUBMERGED FLOATING OBJECT WHILE ON PLANE RETURNING TO PORT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL BELOW THE WATER LINE.


BARDID: CO-2011-0144
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM BENT OVER TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING FROM THE DECK WHEN A WAKE STRUCK VESSEL 1, CAUSING IT TO PITCH.  THE VICTIM FELL WITHIN THE VESSEL, CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: CO-2011-0145
Date: 2011-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: RIFLE
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIMS VESSEL STRUCK A BRIDGE PYLON, CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE AND EJECT THE VICTIM.  NO BOAT ACCIDENT REPORT WAS COMPLETED IN THE FIELD AND FEW DETAILS ARE KNOWN.


BARDID: CO-2011-0146
Date: 2011-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:51:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST VAIL PAVILON POND
NearestCityTown: VAIL
County: EAGLE
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS PERFORMING ROLL PRACTICE WHEN HE FAILED TO RETURN UPRIGHT.  AFTER RESCUE, CPR WAS GIVEn SUCCESSFULLY.  NO FORMAL BAR WAS COMPLETED IN THE FIELD AND FOLLOW UP INTERVIEWS HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL, SO MANY DETAILS ARE MISSING.


BARDID: CO-2011-0148
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:22:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAGLE RIVER
NearestCityTown: EAGLE
County: EAGLE
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS BOATING ALONE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, WHICH WAS NOT WITNESSED. It is unknown what happened but assumed he fell overboard.  They believe the vessel capsized in whitewater, but since there were no witnesses and no way to prove it, it was not included.  It is unknown how he drowned; ie, good swimmer, properly equipped, experienced, no previous health issues, etc.;


BARDID: CO-2011-0149
Date: 2011-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR SLOWED DOWN ABRUPLY AND TURNED PORT.  THE WAKE CAUGHT UP TO THE VESSEL AND CAME OVER THE TRANSOM/GUNWALE.  IT THEN FLOODED AND SUNK.


BARDID: CO-2011-0150
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 EXITED SLIP AND MADE TURN TO PORT.  OPERATOR WAS LOOKING IN THE GLOVE BOX WHEN THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL STRUCK VESSELS 2 & 3, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ALL.


BARDID: CO-2011-0151
Date: 2011-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:51:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PEARL LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLARK
County: ROUTT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM LEANED OVERBOARD TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING AND PASSED OUT, FELL IN THE WATER AND FLOATED FACE DOWN UNTIL PASSENGER GOT HIM TO SHORELINE.


BARDID: CO-2012-0001
Date: 2012-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: UNION RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LONGMONT
County: WELD
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIMS WERE BOATING WHEN THE WAVES OVERTOOK THE VESSEL AND IT SANK.  INFORMATION ON THIS ACCIDENT HAS BEEN VERY SPARSE.  EVERYTHING GATHERED IS INCLUDED.


BARDID: CO-2012-0002
Date: 2012-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS WITH RIGGING AND BEGAN DRIFTING WITH WIND TO SHORE. VESSEL 1 CONTACTED ROCKS ON THE DAM FACE TWO TIMES. VESSEL 1 BECAME WATER LOGGED AND WAS ROLLED BY A GUST OF WIND. VESSEL 2 WHILE RENDERING AID CONTACTED VESSEL 1 AND RIGGING IN THE WATER. CONTACT BETWEEN VESSELS WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: CO-2012-0004
Date: 2012-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: GRANITE
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM WAS FISHTAILING THE VESSEL.  IT SWAMPED, CAPSIZED AND SUNK.  THE VICTIM LEFT THE VESSEL AND TRIED TO SWIM TOWARDS SHORE BUT DROWN.


BARDID: CO-2012-0009
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:31:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: HOT SULFUR SPRINGS
County: GRAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING ACROSS GRAND LAKE WITH VICTIM ON THE BOW OF THE VESSEL. OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, WAS HIT BY WAVE, THROWING THE VICTIM OVERBOARD AND UNDER THE VESSEL.  Victim was struck by the propeller.


BARDID: CO-2012-0010
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE LOADING THE VESSEL ONTO THE TRAILER THE VICTIMS THUMB GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE VESSEL AND TRAILER AND WAS PARTIALLY SEVERED AT THE TIP.


BARDID: CO-2012-0011
Date: 2012-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKAGUAY RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: VICTOR
County: TELLER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 WAS MOVING INSIDE VESSEL 1 AND CAPSIZED VESSEL.  OPERATOR DROWNed WHILE ATTMEPTING TO SWIM TO SHORE.


BARDID: CO-2012-0012
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: STANDLEY LAKE
NearestCityTown: ARVADA
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A SIX FOOT WAVE CAME OVER THE FRONT OF VESSEL 1 CAUSING IT TO FILL AND CAPSIZE.  All three occupants became hypothermic.


BARDID: CO-2012-0013
Date: 2012-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIDGWAY RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: RIDGWAY
County: OURAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TROLLING AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN HIS MOTOR QUIT WORKING. THE STRONG WIND BLEW HIS VESSEL INTO THE EAST SHORELINE NEAR THE DAM. THE WAKES FROM OTHER VESSELS CAUSED OPERATOR 1 VESSEL TO BUMP AGAINST THE ROCKS AND DAMAGE THE VESSEL.


BARDID: CO-2012-0014
Date: 2012-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS PREPARING TO KNEE BOARD WHILE THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING WHEN A WAVE PUSHED HER OFF THE PREP DECK. VICTIM LOST CONSCIOUSNESS DUE TO THE FACT THAT SHE GOT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.


BARDID: CO-2012-0025
Date: 2012-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS FLOATING IN THE SKI NORTH AREA OF THE RESERVOIR ATTEMPTING TO GET A ROPE OUT OF THE PROPELLER WHEN THE VESSEL TOOK A LARGE WAVE OVER THE STERN, CAUSING THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE.


BARDID: CO-2012-0026
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE BEING TOWED IN A TUBE BEHIND VESSEL 1 A WAKE CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TUBE CAUSING IT TO FLIP AND EJECTING VICTIM 1.


BARDID: CO-2012-0027
Date: 2012-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 STALLED IN THE RESERVOIR AND TOOK ON SEVERAL LARGE WAVES OVER THE STERN CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE.


BARDID: CO-2012-0028
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING TOWARD THE SHORE. OPERATOR 1 OBSERVED VESSEL 2 WAS DOING DOUGHNUTS. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO PASS VESSEL 2 AND CAME TO CLOSE. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 THEN SWERVED TO HIS PORT SIDE CAUSING THE REAR STARBOARD OF VESSEL 1 TO COLLIDE WITH VESSEL 2.


BARDID: CO-2012-0029
Date: 2012-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH WHILE VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING WEST. THE VESSELS COLLIDED AS THEY WERE BOTH CRUISING. THE COLLISION CAUSED THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 TO BE INJURED.  He was struck by V1 and then ejected.


BARDID: CO-2012-0036
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
3 PEOPLE WERE BEING TOWED ON A TUBE BEHIND VESSEL 1.  THE TUBE FLIPPED OVER CAUSING THE TWO INDIVIDUALS AND THE VICTIM TO COLLIDE.


BARDID: CO-2012-0039
Date: 2012-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOMA
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON THE LAKE, THE VICTIM WHO WAS WAKEBOARDING, LET GO OF THE ROPE AND WENT INTO THE WATER. THE VICTIM THEN SWAM BACK TO THE VESSEL AND THEN LOST CONSCIENCENESS IN THE WATER.


BARDID: CO-2012-0041
Date: 2012-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS FOLLOWING THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 ACROSS THE LAKE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 CHANGED DIRECTION AND SPEED CAUSING VESSEL 1 TO COLLIDE WITH VESSEL 2 and OPerator2.  


BARDID: CO-2012-0043
Date: 2012-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: DILLON RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: DILLON
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS COMPLETING A LEFT TURN WAS STRUCK BY A STRONG GUST OF WIND, SUFFERED A KNOCKDOWN, PARTIALLY CAPSIZED AND EVENTUALLY SUNK.


BARDID: CO-2012-0047
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 DID NOT HAVE A PROPER LOOK OUT AND DUE TO THE ANGLE OF THE BOW WAS UNABLE TO GIVE WAY TO AVOID RUNNING INTO VESSEL 2.


BARDID: CO-2012-0049
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DRIFTING IN THE SKI NORTH AREA OF THE LAKE WHEN THE VESSEL TOOK A LARGE WAVE OVER THE STERN WHICH CAUSED THE VESSEL TO SUBMERGE AND THEN SINK.


BARDID: CO-2012-0054
Date: 2012-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:02:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE LAKE, CAUGHT AN EDGE ON A WAKE CAUSING THE SKIES TO POP OFF AND HITTING HER IN THE HEAD CAUSING MINOR TRAUMA.


BARDID: CO-2012-0056
Date: 2012-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: FORT COLLINS
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 ACCELERATED TO GET THE VICTIM UP ON THE WAKEBOARD, THE WAKEBOARD FINALLY GOT UP AND THE VICTIM FELL BACK INTO THE WATER. WHILE TRYING TO GET UP THE VICTIM HEARD A POP IN HIS KNEE.


BARDID: CO-2012-0057
Date: 2012-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: FORT COLLINS
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL WAS HEADED SOUTHBOUND TOWARD SOUTH BAY BOAT RAMPS, WHEN THE OPERATOR NOTICED THAT THE VESSEL BEGAN TO CUT OUT AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISED AND NO ONE WAS INJURED.


BARDID: CO-2012-0064
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:10:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 HAD JUST LEFT NO NAME COVE HEADING TOWARDS PECK COVE. VESSEL STRUCK WHAT THE OPERATOR BELIEVED TO BE LAND NEAR PECK COVE.


BARDID: CO-2012-0067
Date: 2012-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 HIT A WAVE AT A HIGH SPEED EJECTING RIDER INTO THE AIR CAUSING INJURY. VESSEL 1 OPERATOR CONTINUED AT THE FORWARD SPEED AND CIRCLED AROUND TO STOP AT THE PATROL VESSEL. Occupant was injured as she struck the water.


BARDID: CO-2012-0069
Date: 2012-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:06:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS BEING OPERATED BETWEEN 15 AND 20 MPH ON PLANE, OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT AFTER COMING IN NEAR THE DAM. VESSEL 1 WOULD NOT STEER LEFT AND CONTACTED ROCKY BOTTOM NEAR DAM AND CHANGED TRAJECTORY TO THE RIGHT. VESSEL CONTACTED DAM AND WAS FOUND RESTING ON THE KEEL.


BARDID: CO-2012-0073
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIDGWAY RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: RIDGWAY
County: OURAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE THE VESSEL WAS DOCKED AND UNOCCUPIED ANOTHER UNKNOWN VESSEL MADE CONTACT WITH THE REAR OF THE ENGINE COWLING.


BARDID: CO-2012-0074
Date: 2012-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:43:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: WILLOW LAKE
NearestCityTown: CRESTONE
County: SAGUACHE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
IT WAS VERY WINDY AND WHILE PADDLING TOWARD THE WATERFALL THE VESSEL OVERTURNED BECAUSE OF THE WAVES CAUSING THE VICTIM WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO SWIM AND DROWNED.


BARDID: CO-2012-0077
Date: 2012-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARTER LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS MOORED WITH MAIN SAIL RAISED UP AND SECURED TO VESSEL. HEAVY WINDS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO ROCK VIOLENTLY TO LEFT EJECTING VICTIM 1 AND 2 AND THE 2 OTHER PASSENGERS.


BARDID: CO-2012-0078
Date: 2012-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: SPINNEY MONTAIN RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LAKE GEORGE
County: PARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL WAS OPERATED IN EXCESS OF THE ALLOWED CAPACITY AND BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER.  THE VESSEL SWAMPED AND CAPSIZED


BARDID: CO-2012-0080
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: GLENWOOD SPRINGS
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS OPERATING A STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WITH AN ANKLE LEASH AND NO PFD.  HE FELL IN THE WATER AND THE LEASH BECAME ENTANGLED ON A ROCK, HOLDING HIM UNDER.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS II RAPIDS.


BARDID: CO-2012-0081
Date: 2012-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TURQUOISE LAKE
NearestCityTown: LEADVILLE
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM LEFT TO GO FISHING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 AM, REPORTED MISSING AT 10:57 PM AND WAS RECOVERED TANGLED IN THE LINES FROM THE VESSEL THE NEXT MORNING.  THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT WITNESSED.  DETAILS ABOUT HOW THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ARE UNKNOWN.


BARDID: CO-2012-0086
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELLING AT HIGH SPEED AND MADE A SHARP TURN STARBOARD, EJECTING 1 PASSENGER.  INJURY CAUSED BY IMPACTING VESSEL & WATER.


BARDID: CO-2013-0002
Date: 2013-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 AND PASSENGER WERE FISHING ON THE RESERVOIR WHEN THE CANOE WAS SWAMPED BY WAVES FROM THE HIGH WIND. THE BOW STAYED AFLOAT WHILE THE REST OF THE CANOE WAS FILLED WITH WATER. THE VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR HYPOTHERMIA.


BARDID: CO-2013-0004
Date: 2013-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:52:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELEVEN MILE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LAKE GEORGE
County: PARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 OPERATOR STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN THE VESSEL WAS HIT BY A WAKE. THE VESSEL OVERTURNED AND SWAMPED.


BARDID: CO-2013-0007
Date: 2013-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS BEING TOWED BEHIND VESSEL 1 WHEN HE BROKE HIS FEMUR DUE TO THE STRESS OF TRYING TO COME UP OUT OF THE WATER.


BARDID: CO-2013-0009
Date: 2013-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:42:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVIOR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 ROLLED OVER.  WHILE OPERATOR & VICTIM WERE TRYING TO RIGHT VESSEL, THEY BECAME EXHAUSTED, PANICKY AND BEGAN TO SWIM TO SAFETY.  WHILE SWIMMING, VICTIM SUFFERED ONSET OF ASPHYXIATION BEFORE GOING UNCONSCIOUS. As they were stalled near the East side of the lake, a large wake hit their PWC and knocked them off into the water."


BARDID: CO-2013-0011
Date: 2013-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAPHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 QUICKLY SLOWED DOWN, CAUSING WATER TO COME OVER BOW.  THE VESSEL THEN CAPSIZED AND SWAMPED. Improper loading, inexperience and overloading were causes. Three became injured.


BARDID: CO-2013-0015
Date: 2013-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityTown: NATHROP
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
KAYAK CAPSIZED WHEN UPSIDE DOWN VICTIM 1 STRUCK ROCK AND DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS III WHITEWATER AND WAS FLOWING AT APPROXIMATELY 715 CFS.


BARDID: CO-2013-0017
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sudden medical condition
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR TURNED VESSEL TOO SHARPLY, IT STRUCK A WAKE AND CAPSIZED, EJECTING ALL.  VICTIM EXPERIENCED ASTHMA ATTACK AND SEIZURES IMMEDIATELY AFTER.


BARDID: CO-2013-0020
Date: 2013-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIDGWAY RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: RIDGWAY
County: OURAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
FUEL FUMES BUILT UP IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF BOAT.  IGNITION WAS FROM SPARK PLUG CONNECTION, RESULTING IN FIRE.


BARDID: CO-2013-0022
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:23:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOMA
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 LEFT VESSEL IN GEAR WHEN PICKING UP VICTIM FROM TUBING.  WHEN VICTIM APPROACHED VESSEL, HER LEG WAS STRUCK BY THE PROP.


BARDID: CO-2013-0023
Date: 2013-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 & 2 WERE HOLDING ONTO THE SWIM PLATFORM WHILE THE BOAT WAS IDLING.  BOTH RECEIVED CARBON MONOXIDE INJURIES.


BARDID: CO-2013-0024
Date: 2013-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS TRAVELLING WITH TUBE IN FRONT, VICTIM MIDSHIP.  WIND CAUGHT TUBE AND STARTED TO BLOW IT AWAY.  VICTIM ATTEMPTED TO GRAB TUBE, GOT THE TOW LINE WRAPPED AROUND HER HAND AND AMPUTATED HER FINGER.


BARDID: CO-2013-0027
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS ON VESSEL 1 AND CAUGHT A WAVE THAT THREW HIM ABOVE THE MACHINE AND HE LANDED ON HIS HEAD.


BARDID: CO-2013-0030
Date: 2013-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: RUEDI
NearestCityTown: BASALT
County: EAGLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS PULLING AN OVERLOADED TUBE WHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TOW BRIDLE & TOW ROPE FAILED, CAUSING THE PIN SECURING THE CONNECTION TO FLY BACK AND STRIKE THE VICTIM IN THE HEAD.  TUBE IS A OBRIEN SUPER SCREAMER, UNKNOWN MAKE/MODEL OF TOW ROPE & BRIDLE.  IT CAME WITH BOAT WHEN PURCHASED USED.


BARDID: CO-2013-0034
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 MADE A SHARP TURN AFTER JUMPING A WAKE, EJECTING VICTIM 1.  AT AN UNKNOWN POINT DURING THE EJECTION, VICTIM RECEIVED A CUT TO THE INSIDE OF HER LEG.


BARDID: CO-2013-0049
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:09:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRAINARD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WARD
County: BOULDER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM SQUATED AND MOVED AROUND IN VESSEL, CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE AND EJECT ALL.   VICITIM 1 WAS STRUGGLING TO SWIM TO SHORE, WITNESSES PULLED VICTIM TO SHORE AND COULD NOT RESUSCITATE VICTIM


BARDID: CO-2013-0051
Date: 2013-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 CAME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND HIT VESSEL 2 FROM BEHIND.  Victim dove for cover within vessel #2 to avoid having her person/body injured by being struck by vessel #1.  Just before vessel #1 struck and deflected off the tower of vessel #2, she drove for cover within vessel #2 to avoid having her person/body injured by being struck by vessel #1."  So basically a fall within a vessel.; Operator1 was arrested for BUI.


BARDID: CO-2013-0052
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
LARGE WAKE FROM ANOTHER VESSEL CAUSED VESSEL 1 TO CAPSIZE. A second vessel record isn't included because investigators couldn't find a vessel to confirm the statement.


BARDID: CO-2013-0053
Date: 2013-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 & 2 WERE CRUISING TOGETHER WHEN #2 DECELERATED.  VESSEL 1 WAS UNABLE TO RESPOND IN TIME AND COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2, CAUSING DAMAGE.  DURING THE COLLISION, VESSEL 1 WENT UNDER VESSEL 2.


BARDID: CO-2013-0054
Date: 2013-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TOWING TWO PEOPLE ON A TUBE WHEN THEY HIT A WAVE AND FELL OFF AND LANDED ON EACH OTHER,  INJURING VICTIM #1


BARDID: CO-2013-0063
Date: 2013-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:52:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: FT COLLINS
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS BACKING UP TOWARDS SHORE WHEN VICTIM #1 JUMPED OFF BOAT, THE VESSEL CONTINUED TO BACK UP AND RAN OVER VICTIM #1. both operator and victim had been drinking.


BARDID: CO-2013-0064
Date: 2013-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:34:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: FT COLLINS
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM #1 KNEELING IN BOW LEANING FORWARD.  OPERATOR DECREASED THROTTLE, CAUSING VICTIM TO FALL OVERBOARD IN FRONT OF BOAT. VICTIM WAS STRUCK BY BOAT & PROP.


BARDID: CO-2013-0070
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: GLENWOOD SPRINGS
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM DID NOT HEED WARNING SIGNS REGARDING DANGEROUR HYDRAULIC.  VESSEL #1 CAPSIZED AND THE VICTIM #1 WAS RECIRCULATED UNDER AND AROUND THE VESSEL FOR 2-5 MIN.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS II-III RAPIDS AND WAS FLOWING AT APPROXIMATELY 2,700 CFS.
 
NO ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WAS DONE ON SCENE AND VICTIM CONTACT INFORMATION IS NOT BEING RELEASED.  THIS REPORT IS BASED ON NEWS ACCOUNTS AND PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF AREA.


BARDID: CO-2013-0074
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR CUT POWER & TURNED SHARPLY, CAUSING VICTIM TO FALL INSIDE VESSEL AND RECEIVE INJURY.  THIS INVESTIGATION WAS NOT DONE THOROUGHLY AND IS MISSING MANY ELEMENTS.  WHAT IS IN THIS REPORT IS THE EXTENT OF WHAT IS KNOWN.


BARDID: CO-2013-0075
Date: 2013-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARTER LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM/OPERATOR WAS MAKING A TURN AND FELL OFF OF VESSEL.  THE OPERATOR EXPERIENCE IMMEDATE PAIN UPON IMPACT WITH THE WATER AND WENT TO HOSPITAL.


BARDID: CT-2010-0001
Date: 2010-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blackwell Brook
NearestCityTown: Brooklyn
County: Windham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: OVERLOADING
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the date and time indicated, the officer was dispatched to Day Kimball Hospital for a report to two cold injuries as a result of a canoe overturning in the Blackwell Brook in Brooklyn. The occupants stated that after making a portage around a log in the brook, the operator was attempting to board when the canoe became unbalanced and capsized, spilling all three people in the water. They were in the water for only a minute or so. The canoe did not have any personal flotation devices in it or on the occupants while they were underway.


BARDID: CT-2010-0002
Date: 2010-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday mid afternoon, the owner/operator took the sailboat on its maiden voyage.  The weather conditions would be considered extreme.  A strong Northwest wind, gusting up to 40 mph was forecasted and heavy choppy waves were observed. The sky was clear and sunny.  The owner/operator had very little experience in boating.  He went sailing knowing of the weather conditions. He was approximately 1.5 miles, southeast of Chatterton Marina and was heading north, returning to port. The jib on the sailboat was ferruled and he was only using the main sail. The vessel was on a starboard tack and he had the mail sail sheet cleated. A heavy gust of wind caused the vessel to heel over and take on water. The owner/operator was not able to release the mail sail from the cleat and the vessel rolled over, took on water and capsized. The owner/operator, who was wearing a PFD climbed over onto the hull of the vessel as it capsized. he held onto the fixed keel until two PWC operators came out to him and brought him to shore.


BARDID: CT-2010-0003
Date: 2010-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Milford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The victim departed from the Milford location and never returned. According to friends, victim was supposed to go for a short ride and stay along the beach area.  Several law enforcement agencies were conducting a shoreline and coastline search with negative results. The search was suspended that night due to poor visibility. On the second day of the search, the kayak was recovered in Long Island, New York. Approximately, two and one-half weeks later, the victim's body washed up on shore in Amagansett,  New York.


BARDID: CT-2010-0005
Date: 2010-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday morning, the operator was operating under power with sails not hoisted and was making his way from Old Lyme to New London. Near the mouth of the river, the operator stated he was trying to familiarize himself with the vessel's electronics when he realized he was not in the buoyed channel. The operator steered for the marked channel and prior to getting there struck rocks and became grounded on the rocks.


BARDID: CT-2010-0006
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:28:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was seated on the port side bow facing aft. The vessel struck a large wake causing her to be vaulted towards the stern. She landed on the port side deck, striking her right pelvis area.


BARDID: CT-2010-0007
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merriam Pond
NearestCityTown: Watertown
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: DRUG USE
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The victim and two passengers went on a fishing trip. They did not have the appropriate number of life jackets. The youth passenger was wearing a life jacket when the vessel capsized. The other youth sized life jacket had been stowed under the seat and was not used by the two adults. The two adults had been consuming alcohol. The passenger said the victim was not as calm as he was when the vessel capsized and that the victim was attempting to right the vessel and get back into it before abandoning those attempts. The victim disappeared from the surface.  A partially smoked cigar tested positive for marijuana.


BARDID: CT-2010-0008
Date: 2010-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:39:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashland Pond
NearestCityTown: Griswold
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Troop E was notified of a possible missing person. A Trooper arrived on scene and began to collect information and statements about the missing man who had been returning by water on a jetski and was overdue. The victim's jetski and PFD were recovered from the water, but there was no other sign of the victim. The deceased was found the following day by the dive team.  DEP Boating Accident Reconstruction determined that the victim was operating his jet ski at night, without a PFD.  He appears to have run over a submerged tree extending from a small island.  Damage to a tree on the island was evedient.  Damage sustained to starboard rear of PWC.  Victim sustained an exterior injury to forehead and was found submerged in the water just past the trees with the damage.


BARDID: CT-2010-0009
Date: 2010-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:35:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 had been out fishing and on his way back into his marina. He slowed down to look out for rocks, when he felt his boat hit something. Operator 1 stated that he did not see any lights on the boat, and when he first hit it, he was unsure of exactly what he had hit, but once he realized what had happened, he began to search the water with a spotlight for anyone overboard. After making contact with the occupants of the other vessel, operator 1 helped tow the boat back to the dock.


BARDID: CT-2010-0010
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating when, without warning, his vessel was struck from behing and port of his vessel. Operator 2 did not see vessel 1 until after the collision.


BARDID: CT-2010-0011
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising in Fishers Island Sound and believed he struck an object in open water. The boat was still usable and the damage was only found when the boat was taken out of the water for other work to be carried out.


BARDID: CT-2010-0012
Date: 2010-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Portland
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading north on the Connecticut River through Portland. Two cabin cruisers passed on vessel 1's port side,  heading south. The vessels were following each other and throwing large wakes. Operator 1 was able to negotiate the wake from the first boat but the second wake over took vessel 1. Vessel 1 got caught in the wake causing the bow to slam down very hard. Operator 1 shouted a warning but the victim never saw the wake coming. The victim was in the bow of the boat and as a result sustained injury to the tailbone.


BARDID: CT-2010-0013
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:01:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Officers were dispatched to the area of Westcott cove on a report of two vessels colliding with persons in the water. Dispatch informed officers that the complainant had witnessed the incident from land. The owner of vessel 2 stated that he was sitting at the rear starboard side of his vessel and his vessel was drifting. He was playing a game of backgammon with his friend who was sitting at the rear port side of the vessel. Another passenger on vessel 2 was standing on the vessel between the two front seats. One of the passengers stated that he heard screams and that he ducked down. Vessel 1 struck the starboard rear of vessel 2, then went airborne and struck the portside of vessel 2.


BARDID: CT-2010-0014
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lillinonah
NearestCityTown: Southbury
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 and operator 2 were operating their respective jet skis jumping the wakes of their own vessels and others doing donuts and spinout type maneuvers within several feet of each other. A lake authority officer observed the reckless fashion of their operation and conducted a vessel stop by utilizing the blue emergency lights on his patrol vessel. The lake authority officer approached the vessels and throttled down into a neutral position. Vessel 1 observed the patrol vessel approaching him with its emergency lights on and let off of the throttle of his vessel from a speed of approximately 35 mph and was within 15 feet of the patrol vessel's port bow.  Vessel 2 was operating at approximately 15-20 mph within 75-100 feet of operator 1 riding his wake. Operator 2 was too close to operator 1 and collided with the port side of vessel 1 impacting the rear grab bar and operator 1's left hip and leg area throwing him off vessel 1. Vessel 2 then drove over operator 1 as he went into the water. The seat and rear grab bar from vessel 1 were detached and floating in the water. The rear grab bar of vessel 1 was broken in two pieces.


BARDID: CT-2010-0015
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Southport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was docked at the public dock. No one was on board. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 from the rear causing damage.


BARDID: CT-2010-0018
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:55:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
Officers were dispatched to Stamford Harbor East Breakwall for the report of a boating accident with one person on board suffering from massive head trauma. The vessel was heading south leaving Stamford Harbor, but was not in the channel and struck the east side of the breakwall.  The victim/operator was in and out of consciousness while aboard the Greenwich police boat  and bleeding from multiple locations on his head and face. There was a paramedic onboard who was treating the operator. The vessel was secured by the USCG and towed in to the same location by them for the removal of the vessel from the water due to massive hull damage. The vessel was sinking. The vessel was placed on stands on shore and photos of the vessel and motor were taken.


BARDID: CT-2010-0019
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Hartford
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 collided into the dock and the operator fell out of the boat.  Sustained neck and back injuries.


BARDID: CT-2010-0020
Date: 2010-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityTown: Monroe
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was over taken on the starboard side by vessel 2. As vessel 2 was about 3/4 of a way past vessel 1, vessel 2 cut in front of vessel 1 and made contact with the vessel. Vessel 1 stalled from the collision and vessel 2 continued on its course and fled the scene.


BARDID: CT-2010-0021
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Rowayton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had been viewing fireworks at Westport and were coming in to Wilson Cove. The vessel went around the outside of Sheffield Island and came in from the west. Radar and GPS were working, but the operator failed to see a floating sturcture low in the water as the vessel was slowing down at the entrance and hit the platform on the side and top. The operator thinks he went over the platform at some extent. The operator circled around to see what had happened and continued in and checked for damage. The operator contacted the platform owner the next morning.


BARDID: CT-2010-0022
Date: 2010-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was actively pulling lobster pots by the breakwall. Four individuals were on board toward the rear of the vessel when a line from a lobster pot became caught in the engines propeller. The engine stalled and the vessel then drifted into the breakwall due to the current and wind conditions. Two individuals jumped off of the vessel to push the vessel off of the rocks. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2010-0024
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:04:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bashan Lake
NearestCityTown: East Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was driving the boat. His vision was blocked by one of his passengers. Someone yelled "pontoon boat". The operator tried to turn the boat to the right, but could not avoid striking the boat. Vessel 1 continuted into shore where it struck some bushes. The operator checked to see if all passengers were ok before they pushed the boat back into the water. Everyone went back to the party and everyone decided they would keep quiet about the accident so that no one would be charged.


BARDID: CT-2010-0025
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Glastonbury
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south on the Connecticut River. The vessel hit an unknown object in the river causing hull damage, which led to a breach in the hull and water entering the cabin. The operator then grounded the vessel on the shore to prevent sinking. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: CT-2010-0026
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityTown: Southbury
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
OtherAccidentCause: following too close
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was traveling south from shore into the middle of the lake. Vessel 1 was traveling south directly behind vessel 2. Vessel 2 made a sharp turn to the east directly in front of vessel 1. Vessel 1 made a sharp turn to the west in order to avoid vessel 2. The left front rub rail bumper of vessel 1 collided with the left front engine cover and vessel 2 and the left torso of operator 2 causing damage to both vessels and injuring operator 2.

Vessel 1 was issued a written warning for violation of CGS 15-131(4)  rules for preventing collisions, overtaking.


BARDID: CT-2010-0027
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: East Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 stated he was underway and struck a submerged rock. There was damage to the prop and lower unit.


BARDID: CT-2010-0028
Date: 2010-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:21:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was on the railing of the bow of the vessel in the area of the port side between the second and third vertical railing supports. After the fireworks, the victim was dancing on the port side of the bow. The victim sat down on the port side railing of the boat waving his hands. The victim fell backwards. A passenger yelled "Man overboard". The passenger did not hear the victim hit the water or scream.  The victim was retrieved with large "cuts" to the shoulder and hip of the body.  The man was frothing from the mouth.


BARDID: CT-2010-0029
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that while "on the inside" passing Clam Island to the north, heading west, the vessel hit a build up of waves, and he most likely had too much weight in the bow, causing a big wave to come over the bow, swamping the boat. The vessel flipped to the starboard side. An odor associated with alcohol was on his breath.


BARDID: CT-2010-0031
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was observed adrift approximately 75 yards from his personal watercraft, wearing a PFD and waving/calling for help. As the victim was approached by boaters, he complained of difficulty breathing. He was assisted to the rear of the boat and grasped the ladder. The victim said "Thank you" and immediately lost consciousness and began to drift. The boaters secured the victim and attempted to get him into a dinghy while keeping his head above water. Off duty paramedics and firefighters performed CPR for at least 30 more minutes. He was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.


BARDID: CT-2010-0032
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Hartford
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was anchored in mooring field. Vessel 1 was tied to vessel 2. A fire/rescue vessel throttled up about 300 feet of the anchored vessels and passed approximately 100 feet to the port side. The wake rocked the boats significantly pushing fender protection out of the way. The boats slammed together causing graphics and gelcoat damage to vessel 2 above the rub rail.


BARDID: CT-2010-0034
Date: 2010-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Guilford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
One vessel was involved that had three individuals on board with one of those individuals injured. Guilford Fire Department responded and brought the victim to Guilford Town Docks. The victim was in the ambulance and being transported to the hospital. A passenger on the vessel stated it was underway when they suddenly ran aground on a rock pile at buoy 15.


BARDID: CT-2010-0035
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 and his passenger stayed overnight in the Thimble Islands and were leaving the islands when they ran aground. The vessel was removed and towed to a marina. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2010-0036
Date: 2010-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:47:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was heading out of the river in an easterly direction. Vessel 1 was being operated with its engine and not sail. Operator 1 stated he had not seen or heard vessel 2 until the time of impact. Vessel 1 was being operated from the starboard side, making it difficult to see any vessels approaching from the port side. Vessel 1 has a passenger on board and neither operator or passenger saw vessel 2. Vessel 1 could have slowed or altered the course if vessel 2 was observed.


BARDID: CT-2010-0037
Date: 2010-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:34:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captains Harbor
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had fallen out of his vessel while tossing a sailing marker into the Long Island Sound. The boat maintained its forward propulsion unmanned and an undetermined portion of the boat ended up striking the operator while he was in the water, resulting in lacerations to his back, head and lip.  The victim was removed by another sailing instructor in another vessel.  The skiff's throttle was in the full position, but the vessel stopped moving because the gas tank had overturned while it was circling resulting in stalling the motor.


BARDID: CT-2010-0038
Date: 2010-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Shelton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was coming down the center of the river and turned his PWC portside to approach the island. The operator was approaching the island when he felt a bang on the bottom of the hull approximately 40 to 50 feet out from shore. The vessel struck a person in the water who was attempting to exit the water and had his shoulders exposed.  Victim sustained injuries to his head and mouth and had a broken neck.


BARDID: CT-2010-0039
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityTown: New London
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of vessel 1 was on his boat at the marina. He was starting his engines, by first starting the blower and then starting the port engine, which occurred without incident. He then attempted to start the starboard engine when a tremendous explosion occurred in the starboard engine compartment. The first immediately engulfed the vessel, and the operator abandoned it to the safety of the marina docks. Vessel 2, which was unoccupied, began to burn in the next slip. The fire was extinguished, but vessel 1 sank and capsized due to the excessive fire damage.


BARDID: CT-2010-0040
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:43:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: Brookfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the vessel allowed his son to operate the boat. His son gave his friend (a juvenile) verbal permission to operate the boat. The vessel was occupied by six people including himself. As he approached Down The Hatch restaurant, he placed the throttle in neutral at which time the vessel's bow began to take on water. The owner's son took over the operation of the vessel and rapidly place the throttle in reverse to get rid of the water. The boat continued to sink at which time all of them jumped into the water with their PFDs on.


BARDID: CT-2010-0042
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia Lake
NearestCityTown: Columbia
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was wakeboarding when he tried to stand up. When doing this, the wakeboard angled in the wrong direction causing him to twist his right leg, causing it to fracture. The boat operator and passengers helped him while calling 911 to report the injury.


BARDID: CT-2010-0043
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:49:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were drifting south in the Connecticut River just south of Harbor One Marina. Vessel 2 was northbound at a spped just above idle as the operator and passenger were watching the fireworks display, which was starboard. The next thing he knew, he was struck in the aft portion of his boat by a large moran hulled sailboat that was under power. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2010-0044
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coventry Lake
NearestCityTown: Coventry
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was heading southbound doing approximately 25 mph in the middle of the lake. The operator made a left turn and according to the marine patrol officer, the passengers leaned the wrong way. The PWC and the three occupants flipped over and the occupants ejected. The middle passenger was bleeding from the mouth and had injury to her teeth.  Victim believes her mouth area struck another part of her body or the other passenger.


BARDID: CT-2010-0045
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:25:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he was looking at a green navigation light and the GPS onboard the boat and the next thing he knew, they had crashed into the rocks. The operator was placed under arrest for BUI.


BARDID: CT-2010-0046
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim stated she and her daughter were standing on the vessel deck when the vessel came to a sudden stop, hitting a mud bank, causing them to be thrown foreward and down into the cabin area of the vessel. Both sustained injuries.


BARDID: CT-2010-0047
Date: 2010-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson's Creek
NearestCityTown: Bridgeport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was motoring from his slip at about 4 knots. As vessel 1 was passing the yacht club, the vessel was hit broadside by a strong wind gust that pushed the boat sideways into 2 boats tied up at their slips. No one was on the tied up vessels.


BARDID: CT-2010-0049
Date: 2010-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:02:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was operating the vessel at a speed greater than he should have been to make such a sharp turn. This maneuver tossed him off the boat, striking the starboard gunwale and the boat propeller then striking his right thigh. There were no other boats in the area.


BARDID: CT-2010-0050
Date: 2010-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Noank
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 is kept at a mooring.  Operator 2 keeps his boat two moorings south of vessel 1. The operator of vessel 2 informed the owner of vessel 1 that an incident involving both vessels happened on Aug. 29. The operator of vessel 2 was practicing coming to his mooring under sail, without the engine on, and had missed his mooring. His boat drifted to the north toward vessel 1 and as he tried to make a turn around the bow of vessel 1, his rudder snagged the mooring line and float. Vessel 2 collided into vessel 1 causing damage.


BARDID: CT-2010-0052
Date: 2010-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading north on the river. Vessel 2 was heading north on the river but was south (behind) vessel 1. Vessel 2 hit vessel 1 at the stern and ran up over then stern and slid off their starboard side. This caused damage to the boat. Vessel 1 towed vessel 2 to their marina and the operator of vessel 2 was tied to the dock.


BARDID: CT-2010-0053
Date: 2010-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:09:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk River
NearestCityTown: Wilton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both victims were last seen operating their kayak at approximately 1715 hours in the pond before the first victim and the kayak were located floating 300 yards downstream of a 10 foot drop concrete dam at 1809 hours. The exact events that occurred in between the aforementioned times remains unknown. Officers could not locate any witnesses who observed the boating accident when it occurred. The investigating officer believes that the vessel may have capsized as the strong current of the river swept the victims over the dam.  The impact of such a fall into the shallow rocky bottom may have disabled the vessel and consciousness of the victims as they descended downstream.

Note: according to the report cable steerage for the rudder was available on foot pedals accessible by the rear seat only, but were not secured in place and did not appear to be operable.  The rudder itself was broken off the stern andheld on by the cables only.  The rudder had scratches along the starboard side only and the rudder mount had been bent.

Note:  vessel was reported stolen from owner in 2009.


BARDID: CT-2010-0054
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Essex
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The owner was operating his vessel when he noticed that the starboard engine was overheating. He turned the motor off and was maneuvering to the marina when he noticed smoke coming from the transom. He turned the other motor off, radioed for help on the VHF radio and set the anchor. Another boat came over and they all off the boat before he saw flames.


BARDID: CT-2010-0057
Date: 2010-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: Danbury
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
When the passenger finished knee boarding, the operator put his boat in neutral by pulling the throttle out in the upright position. He stated that the motor was still running. When the passenger was getting back in the boat, he said "Ouch! That's not neutral." Once he got back in the boat, he stated that he just got struck by the boat propeller. Victim believes vessel was in reverse.  Injuries occurred to his left leg in the shin area.


BARDID: CT-2010-0059
Date: 2010-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was approaching the mouth of the Connecticut River en route to Portland, CT from Westport to have the vessel pulled from the water for the winter. As he approached, the outboard motor on the vessel stopped working. Unable to restart the vessel, and with the danger of stepping on deck to raise the sail, the vessel drifted into the rocks.


BARDID: CT-2010-0060
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:59:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captains Harbor
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising in the water and struck a submerged object. He was watching his chart plotter and when he turned left to port, he saw the rocks on his chart plotter but thought he was far enough away. He slowed abruptly when he saw his depth finder go from 18' to 3'. His vessel then struck a submerged rock at about 5mph and the engines shut down.


BARDID: CT-2010-0061
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:29:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had recently taken his boat out of storage at a marina where he was moving the boat to a new marina. The operator stated that it was dark with heavy seas on his journey and he became disoriented due to a malfunctioning GPS unit forcing him to use dead reckoning as a navigational means. The operator stated that he wanted to stay well offshore and this may have caused him to travel east. He saw lights on his port side and as he approached shore he was travelling in a northeasterly direction when he struck a break wall at a low speed (approx. 10 mph) and in doing this, his head struck the windshield of the boat.


BARDID: CT-2010-0062
Date: 2010-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was towing a skier when the skier fell and the ski rope handle hit thim in the mouth. Victim bit on rope pulling teeth forward.  The skier sustained injuries to his teeth and jaw.


BARDID: CT-2010-0065
Date: 2010-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:13:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that while he was returning to shore in the channel, he didn't see one of the red buoy's until he was right on top of it. He turned sharply to the left in an attempt to avoid hitting the buoy. He was too late in his maneuver and struck the buoy, starboard side. Then he turned sharply to the right to avoid flipping the boat.


BARDID: CT-2011-0001
Date: 2011-03-24 00:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A canoe overturned in waters off  Killiams Point in Long Island Sound.  Two occupants were in the water for about 15 minutes and were rescued by a resident who used a canoe.  The resident was able to get one person to shore, with assistance from the Branford Fire Department boat, both occupants were brought to the Town dock and transferred to local patient care unit.


BARDID: CT-2011-0002
Date: 2011-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Woodbridge Lake
NearestCityTown: Goshen
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and victim were fishing. Both had been long time fishing partners and often fished. Later in the day, the wind picked up, so they moved to another location where there was less wind. Fishing was slow and just prior to the accident, the operator found it odd that the victim had caught a fish and brought the fish into the boat without telling him that he had caught a fish. The victim always would announce that he caught a fish prior to bringing it in the boat, but this time he did not say anything. The next thing the operator knew, the boat rocked when the victim fell in.


BARDID: CT-2011-0003
Date: 2011-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: West Cornwall
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
The operators struck a submerged object and grounded. The current caused the boat to capsize. The operators fell in and was in the water for approximately ten minutes (passing through rapids while holding onto the boat). They were rescued by another boat and brought to shore, wrapped in emergency blankets and taken to the hospital.  The paddlers were part of a large school group.


BARDID: CT-2011-0004
Date: 2011-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Cornwall
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passenger stopped paddling their rented canoe near the rapids upon seeing their friends' canoe capsize.  The female passanger sustained injuries and was carried out by a bystander.  The operator was able to remove the canoe.


BARDID: CT-2011-0005
Date: 2011-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Windsor
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading down stream and slightly westerly at a cruising speed of 11 - 30mph when he collided with vessel 2. Vessel 2 was trolling at a slow speed with fishing equipment deployed behind the boat when the collision occurred. Operator 1 was unable to take evasive action and struck the starboard side of  vessel 2.  Operator and passenger of boat #2 were ejected from their boat into the river.  Operator #1 provided assistance to the occupants of boat #2.


BARDID: CT-2011-0006
Date: 2011-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:50:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was the only person aboard the vessel. He left Haddam on the Connecticut River en route to a mooring in Clinton Harbor. The following day, the victim's vessel was found on the north shore of Long Island, NY with its sail up, electronics on and motor off. The victim was found later that day off Westbrook, CT.  The victim apparently fell overboard for an unknown reason during his transit in Long Island Sound to his destination as supported by the GPS findings.  The final cause of death is listed by the Medical Examiner as accidental due to asphyxia by drowning.  Note:  6.8 ng/ml of Fentanyl was found in the toxicology analysis, the victim was being treated for pain management.  This case is closed.


BARDID: CT-2011-0007
Date: 2011-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was cruising at 6 or 7 miles per hour toward port. The vessel struck submerged rocks that were part of the Kelsey Point breakwater. The vessel became stuck and needed to be towed off the rocks.  The vessel was not taking on water.


BARDID: CT-2011-0008
Date: 2011-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Westbrook Channel
NearestCityTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel left the marina transit dock. After entering the channel, steerage became difficult due to outgoing tide, river current and rudder design. Approximately 75 yards after entering the channel steerage was lost. The vessel traveled another 25 yards spinning 180 degrees and grounding on the west side of the channel entrance. The rudder and rudder stock were damaged and that was caused by the towing company when they freed the grounded vessel.


BARDID: CT-2011-0010
Date: 2011-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Goshen Pond
NearestCityTown: Goshen
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was a a small row boat, that had an unattached lawn chair style seat. The operator was alone in the boat, physically rowing the boat with no motor.  The operator spoke with some surveyors about the lake and his fishing activities around 10am. According to the surveyors, he did not seem like he was in any kind of distress and was enjoying his activities. His wife sees this interaction from the shore around 10:30am. The surveyors left after 11:30 and saw the operator from a distance; he was fishing and did not appear to be in distress. He did not return at 1pm as expected.  Operator was a diabetic and had high cholestrol, high blood pressure and heart disease and was taking medications for all these conditions.  Operator did not have a wearable PFD on board but did have a Type IV tied to his chair.  Operator at some point fell overboard and drowned.


BARDID: CT-2011-0011
Date: 2011-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captains Harbor
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and his passengers left Cos Cob Harbor for an evening cruise. Upon exiting the harbor, the vessel was heading southwest toward Island Beach.  On the return trip, the operator traveled easterly at 20 kts. between the southern coast of Greenwich and the northern side of Red Rock, a marked hazardous rock formation. While in the area of Red Rock, the operator noticed swirling water approximately ten yards in front of his vessel. He believed the swirling water was an indication of a submerged rock or reef and he was unable to make any evasive maneuvers to prevent the collision.  Vessel hit rocks at the northern side of Red Rock.   The vessel immediately lost power and began taking on water.  The owner hailed a "mayday" and deployed his life raft.  He and his passengers entered the raft and awaited assistance.  The damaged vessel floated toward Newfoundland Reef, where it was eventually towed.

note by investigator:  time of collision was ebb tide with dead low at 1921; highest point of Red Rock is approximately 100 yds north of actual buoy marking rock hazard, yet operator emphatically stated that he knew where Red Rock was and described it as right off of the red/green buoy.

note by reviewer:  Red Rock is marked with a preferred channel marker; red on top green at bottom.  Preferred way to pass would have been to leave the buoy to port.  Rock can be cleared to starboard, if keep closer to Greenwich shore.


BARDID: CT-2011-0013
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was proceeding forward from its slip and the vessel accelerated too quickly colliding with vessel 2 which was unoccupied.


BARDID: CT-2011-0015
Date: 2011-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:26:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityTown: Southbury
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Eleven people were on board the vessel which hit a rocky shoreline area. Six passengers on board the vessel were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A seventh passenger was later admitted to the hospital. The operator was arrested for Reckless Boating 1st Degree while under the Influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, Reckless Boating 2nd degree, Failure to maintain proper lookout and Violating Slow-No-Wake within one hundred feet of the shoreline.


BARDID: CT-2011-0016
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Officers were enroute to assist with fireworks. While enroute, they reset the GPS unit as they approached the area and lost their bearings, cut in towards Fairfield and struck Penfield Reef.


BARDID: CT-2011-0018
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor. The operator slid the engine hatch 1/3 of the way to check the battery. A large boat passed by approximately 75 feet away. The wake from the large vessel hit the side of vessel 1 making the boat rock. In the process of rocking, the hatch flipped. The passenger was standing up, lost his footing and fell backwards into the engine hatch striking the back of his head.


BARDID: CT-2011-0021
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityTown: Montville
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising and heard a loud bang. He was thrown off his PWC and struck a submerged object. Once he recovered from the collision, he check himself out for injuries and swam towards his PWC and began to inspect it for any damage. He notice a crack near the rear of the PWC. As precaution, he went to the medical clinic to get checked out and had bruising to his hip.


BARDID: CT-2011-0022
Date: 2011-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: New Milford
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traveling north along the west shore. The vessel struck a submerged object. The vessel was approximately 100 feet off shore and towing a skier and when the operator pulled on shore, the vessel started sinking. A patrol boat towed the vessel to a marina. The vessel sustained damage.


BARDID: CT-2011-0024
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Windsor
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a tube at maximum speed southbound on the Connecticut River through a bridge. Upon emerging through the bridge abuttments, a passenger on vessel 1  noticed a jetski (vessel 2) doing circles and immediately began waving to the operator of vessel 2. The operator of vessel 1 veered to port and vessel 2 also turned to port bringing vessel 2 in close proximity with the tube behind vessel 1.  The tube and vessel 2 collided; vessel two capcized and occupants of the tube and vessel 2 ended up in the water.  Occupants of vessel 2 assisted the tubers.


BARDID: CT-2011-0025
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lillinonah
NearestCityTown: Newtown
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was an inexperienced skier and was just astern of the vessel awaiting a new wakeboard; the victim had already removed her previous wakeboard and was barefoot.  The operator opened the rear hatch to access the other wakeboards stored there, in turn creating a view obstruction astern of the vessel. During this time period the vessel was facing northwest and was likely drifting faster than the victim due to the wind and current.   During this time, the victim became entanged in the ski line.  Said line also became entangled in the vessel propeller, and when put into gear, becaut taut and pulled the victim underwater in the area of the stern.  The victim remained underwater for an unknown period of time before she was extracted and provided with medical attention.  There was no knife aboard and the swim platform had to be removed to extracate her.


BARDID: CT-2011-0026
Date: 2011-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was turning to avoid a lobster pot field near the reef and struck submerged rocks. The operator shut down the power and called the Coast Guard. The vessel drifted off the reef, was pumped and towed to a marina. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: CT-2011-0027
Date: 2011-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:12:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fell off of a vessel that was participating in a sanctioned sailboat regatta.  Victim was leaning over (hiking out on) starboard side of vessel when sailboat capsized. Victim was wearing a life jacket, became trapped under boat and inhaled large amount of water.    Victim was transported to hospital for evaluation and was conscious and alert. 


BARDID: CT-2011-0028
Date: 2011-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was exiting the Saugatuck River. He stated that he plotted a course for Huntington Harbor and had lined up his path using the Red Nun #24. He stated that he was unaware that he drifted off course to the inside of #24. His vessel struck a rock and several agencies responded to help the stranded vessel. The assisting agencies ascertained that the operator had struck the rock pile and pushed the struts supporting his propeller shafts, up and through his hull, and ruptured his two fuel tanks. Extensive damage could be seen to both propellers, shafts, struts, and hull.  Passengers were offloaded and the vessel was towed.


BARDID: CT-2011-0029
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia Lake
NearestCityTown: Columbia
County: Windham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Governmental Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (marine patrol) was stationary on Columbia Lake while monitoring the vessels. Vessel 2 was approaching the marine patrol to complain about an unsafe swimming condition. Vessel 2 was perpendicular to vessel 1 and struck the starboard side of vessel 1 about midships.  Operator 1 suffered a bruised wrist and the vessel had minor damage.


BARDID: CT-2011-0031
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: West Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was driving the jet ski approximately 40-50 miles per hour turning sharp into waves.  Operator and passenger were ejected. The passenger's head struck the jet ski resulting in a laceration. The passenger and operator reboarded the jet ski and called emergency personnel.


BARDID: CT-2011-0032
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gardner Lake
NearestCityTown: Salem
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the jet ski was thrown from the vessel when he hit a large wake. He hurt his leg when he landed in the water. He sustained a displaced proximal tubial fracture to the lower left leg and was issued an infraction for Operating a PWC without a license.  He borrowed the PWC  at the boat launch from a person he did not know.


BARDID: CT-2011-0033
Date: 2011-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beseck Lake
NearestCityTown: Middlefield
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling on a straight course. Vessel 2 was traveling on a parallel course, slightly ahead of vessel 1. Vessel 2 turned to port and into the path of vessel 1 causing a collision. Operator 2 was given a warning for Failure to have a Proper Lookout and Failure to have certifcate of personal watercraft operation. The operator of vessel 2 suffered a broken leg and operator 2 suffered chest pains.


BARDID: CT-2011-0038
Date: 2011-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling northbound at approximately 20 knots. The vessel struck "Salt Rock" which is located just east of Diving Islands. The vessel was traveling approximately 20 knots at the time of impact. No injuries reported. Vessel lost all means of propulsion when both "POD" drives were torn from the underside of the vessel. The cause of the accident was operator inattention and inexperience.  The time of the accident coincided with near low tide as recorded for Bridgeport Harbor, which is further East.


BARDID: CT-2011-0039
Date: 2011-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored 3 to 4 miles south of Charles Island, Milford, when the occupants saw a large fishing vessel coming towards them without an operator. Before operator 1 could pull up the anchor, the fishing vessel collided into vessel 1, causing damage. Operator 1 was so scared that he pulled his anchor and started his vessel and went underway to call law enforcement. The operator  of vessel 2 was issued a written warning for Reckless Operation of a Vessel in the Second Degree. No further law enforcement action will be taken due to the lack of witnesses and evidence.


BARDID: CT-2011-0040
Date: 2011-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Bridgeport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passengers were onboard when the vessel hit a large wave and started sinking. The operator and his crew identified the problem as a loose plank on the front part of the starboard hull below the waterline. The operator activated his EPIRB device and put out a mayday call on his VHF radio. Assistance responded and helped pull the three parties off of boat.  Then the boat sank.


BARDID: CT-2011-0041
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Cornwall
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three kayakers launched their kayaks at Falls Village CT by the power plant. After paddling for 30-40 minutes, they decided to stop and eat lunch. After lunch, they encountered some rapids. One kayaker was at the beach while the others capsized. The one that was on the beach starting swimming to rescue the two that were in the water. The victim was heard saying he "needed help" and bobbing up and down in the water. His body was recovered a short time later.

The investigating officer obtained flow rates of the Housatonic River through the US Geological Survey web site.  According to the USCG the flow rate on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, was approximately 2030 cfs at the Falls Village power plant.  Based on USCG average daily discharge statistics the mean cfs for the river duirng this time period at teh Falls Village power polant was 436 cfs.  The water remained higher than normal on the river due to the rains experienced from Tropical Storm Irene that made landfall on Sundary, August 28th.  This led to high waters creating faster than normal moving water on the river. 

The victim was in a Perception Swifty 9.5 kayak which according to the website kayaking journal rates this for those looking for a lightweight boat for flat-water lakes and ponds (www.kayakingjournal.com/perception-kayak.html)


BARDID: CT-2011-0042
Date: 2011-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captains Harbor
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling southwest within Captains Harbor from the entrance of Greenwich Harbor, towards the northern most end of Cormorant Reef. Vessel 1 then traveled approximately thirty feet south of Red Nun #4, which marks the northern most edge of Cormorant Reef. Vessel 1 then struck Cormorant Reef causing the vessel's port side prop, shaft, strut and rudder to come into collision with the bottom. The operator of vessel 1 related he didn't notice the Red Buoy until it was too late. No injures.


BARDID: CT-2011-0043
Date: 2011-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Mystic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was navigating out of a very shallow cove. The operator checked the depth gauge which read 10-12 feet and began to bring the boat up on plane. Suddenly, the vessel struck a formation or the bottom of the cove. The chart indicated the bottom at 2-3 feet. The operator immediately stopped to check for damage and noticed significant propeller damage to both motors. The vessel made it back to the slip under its own power and was secured.  Although not honoring the buoy, the operator thought he was far enough away from the dangers being marked by the red buoy and in deeper water.


BARDID: CT-2011-0044
Date: 2011-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traveling in a southwesterly direction through Cormorant Reef when it struck the reef. The operator related that he was cutting through the reef and he had done it several times in the past but this time he struck a rock below the surface of the water. Upon arrival the vessel was taking on water faster than out pumps could handle and was towed by Greenwich PD.


BARDID: CT-2011-0045
Date: 2011-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:11:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in a northeasterly direction approaching the entrance to Greenwich Harbor. Vessel 2 was traveling in an easterly direction approaching the entrance to Greenwich Harbor. Both vessels collided. As a result of this collision, a passenger, who was seated in the starboard stern, was ejected and suffered a laceration to the mid section of his right hand. He was removed from the water and transported to the Greenwich Police docks where Greenwich Emergency Medical Serviced were waiting for him. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.  Vessel 2's bow pulpit came into collision with Vessel 1's forward port quarter


BARDID: CT-2011-0046
Date: 2011-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Bridgeport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was entering the harbor at night and did not see the green light on #7 channel marker and hit the rocks being marked by the marker. The vessel began to take on water due to the structural damage to the hull of the vessel.  Operator made it under own power to port and secured his vessel to the boat launch so it wouldn't sink anymore. Both parties received minor injuries and were released from the hospital that night.


BARDID: CT-2011-0047
Date: 2011-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and two friends were out for a fishing trip. After 20 minutes of drift fishing with the motors idling, he noticed water coming into his boat on the rear deck. The operator stated that within five minutes of noticing the water coming in, the boat flooded and capsized to starboard, throwing all three in the water. The vessel floated upside down and the operator climbed onto the overturned hull while his friends treaded water. All three were rescued by a sailboat and powerboat that were in the area. No injures were reported.  Vessel inspection revealed no immediate hull breaches or source of flooding, or overloading concerns.


BARDID: CT-2011-0049
Date: 2011-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and his passengers decided to see the water conditions at the mouth of the river. After seeing that the waves were large, the operator tried to turn the vessel around, however the engine stalled. He tried to restart the engine several times with no success. The heavy wave action carried the vessel into the center of the east breakwall causing severe damage to the hull of the vessel. The operator and all passengers put on life jackets and climbed from the vessel to the breakwall. The vessel sunk and all parties refused medical treatment.


BARDID: CT-2011-0051
Date: 2011-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
The anchor was dropped off the bow of the boat. The fish finder read twelve feet, so the operator deployed 150 feet of anchor lince. After about 120 feet, the operator put the boat in reverse to make the anchor stick. He looked backwards and didn't see anything but noticed the water was choppy. Another 30 seconds passed, the fish finder was up to four feet. The operator throttled down, heard two thumps and the engine quit. When the operator lifted the outdrive up to check on it, he noticed it was swaying from side to side in the waves. There was damage to the propeller and the skeg of the outdrive.  Made it back to port in Waterford under own power.


BARDID: CT-2011-0053
Date: 2011-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pequabuck River
NearestCityTown: Bristol
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The victim and passenger went canoeing during Tropical Storm Irene when the river was at flood stage with a very rapid current. The current was so strong that they lost control of the canoe and were sucked under the Central Street bridge. The passenger made it to shore but the victim was found deceased hours later at the bank of the river. Note: the passenger was sitting in the stern or back of the canoe and this position is usually in charge of steering the canoe and can be considered the operator.


BARDID: CT-2011-0054
Date: 2011-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:59:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic Lake
NearestCityTown: Oxford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The officer responded to a call for an overturned racing scull.  A command post was set up where federal, state and local police agenices assisted in an extensive search and rescue efforts for the victim over the course of several days. According to the coroner's report, the victim died of natural causes.

note:  victim was wearing an inflatable PFD that was not inflated at the time of discovery.


BARDID: CT-2011-0055
Date: 2011-12-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Niantic River
NearestCityTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The victim decided to go out scalloping sometime after 0730 hours, despite adverse weather conditions and low water temperatures. He apparently did not wear a personal floatation device while engaging in this activity. The last known contact was made with him at 0729. There were no witnesses to the exact location of where the victim became separated from his boat or how it happened; the exact location and cause of this incident are unknown; speculation is that this was accidental related to the weather conditions, and that foul play is not suspected.  Boat was found running and in neutral.  Victim was located unconcious near shore shortly after witnesses from shore reported an unmanned boat adrift in the Niantic River.  Victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.  No autopsy was performed but hospital stated he had much water in his lungs consistent with accidental drowning.


BARDID: CT-2011-8000
Date: 2011-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:01:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: New London
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: SUNDAY
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim separated her shoulder after falling overboard an anchored vessel.  She couldn't pull herself back into the boat because of the injury.


BARDID: CT-2011-9001
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:59:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Westport
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: SATURDAY
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel broke out in a fire while occupied.  An off-duty firefighter who was on the water, assisted.  The vessel is considered a loss.


BARDID: CT-2012-0001
Date: 2012-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:36:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mashapaug Lake
NearestCityTown: Union
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and the victim went to dinner on a peninsula campsite prior to the crash.  After dinner, they pushed the vessel away from the dock and turned it around. The vessel was just about on plane when it impacted the shore ejecting the victim. The operator hit the console and steering wheel upon impact and suffered scrapes/abrasions to the right knee area. The victim suffered severe head trauma and was transported to the hospital and later died on April 25, 2012. Cause of death was asphyxia due to submersion and blunt traumatic head injury.


BARDID: CT-2012-0002
Date: 2012-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Niantic Bay
NearestCityTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was passing the north end of Waterford Island toward Niantic River bridges and struck a submerged rock with port motor while coming off plane. Speed was approximately 15 mph. The motor was inspected from the boat and the only damage to skeg was observed. Additional damage of small crack in lower unit case was observed. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2012-0003
Date: 2012-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Chester
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator/owner of vessel 1 tied his boat up to the mooring for the night. He came back to the marina the next day and went to his boat. A short time later, he noticed that the port side hull up close to the bow was damaged. He noticed the rub rail and metal rail were damaged. The damage was done overnight or early morning. The marina personnel said a sailboat broke loose the previous night and was now anchored down stream from his boat.  The operator/owner of vessel 2 looked at the other boats at the marina couldn't locate the actual vessel that collided with his vessel.


BARDID: CT-2012-0004
Date: 2012-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Owner 1 discovered damage to the aft handrail of his vessel. The owner believed that the damage was caused by the sailing vessel (Vessel2) in the adjacent slip which was moored all season and had departed for ports unknown earlier in the day. Vessel 2 was purchased from the marina and was seen departing on 4/13/12. It is believed that operator 2 did not have any navigational experience and must have struck his vessel while departing the marina. There were no injuries.


BARDID: CT-2012-0005
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was departing the Old Lyme dock. Another vessel crossed the bow of vessel 1 in the distance. The vessel made a U-turn and proceeded on a northerly course that would pass to the east of vessel 1. Vessel 2 kept easing to the port side as if to pass ahead. Operator 1 could not stop in time. Vessel 2 collided with vessel 1 amidsips on the port side. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2012-0008
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:08:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Darien
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was traveling in a northerly direction at 5 knots. While navigating in the harbor, operator 1 drifted to the right of the channel and struck moored vessel 2 that was facing south. Vessel 1's starboard windshield frame tore from the hull, shattering the glass, upon contact with the starboard side of unoccupied vessel 2 . Operator 1 continued to make contact with the moored vessel's starboard hull with the right side of his boat's bow section. Operator 1 stated that he was coming into the harbor and was getting his fenders ready in preparation to dock his boat in his slip. The operator stated that he looked up as he struck the moored boat, at which point his windshield shattered.  The operator stated that he then steered away from the moored boat to avoid further damage to either boats. 

Operator 1 received a violation of rules for preventing a collision and infraction for no boater certificate.


BARDID: CT-2012-0009
Date: 2012-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:22:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Fishing Vessel was transiting the mooring field. The fishing vessel was witnessed traveling at a speed which produced a large wake, causing a hazardous condition throughout the marina. The wake struck two vessels that were rafted together in the mooring field. One of the vessels suffered considerable damage to the port/aft gunwale/transom area.


BARDID: CT-2012-0010
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was originally a passenger on the boat. They all went out and began swimming near the Long Island Sound Nun #24. While people were in the water swimming, someone yelled to put the boat in reverse to help the swimmers get back to the boat. Nobody had done so, so Operator 1 went and did it. When he put the boat in gear, he did not realize that the victim was directly behind him and on the swim ladder. He took the boat out of gear when he heard somebody screaming. Once the patient was transferred to EMS, the officer spoke with the operator and detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage from the person and his eyes were bloodshot. A field sobriety test was conducted. Based on the results of the test, the operator was placed under arrest. He registered a 0.1192 on the first test and a 0.1178 on the second test.
  
Operator was charged with Reckless operation of a vessel under the influence, first degree.


BARDID: CT-2012-0012
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This was a single vessel one occupant collision with a fixed object. The skies were overcast, with light rain and lightning. The operator was not wearing his prescription glasses and no evidence of goggles were found at the scene. Witnesses observed the victim to be on plane at the time of the accident, with no maneuvers made to avoid impact. No statement by any witness, or text message by the victim indicate any mechanical issues that were taking place with his vessel before or at the time of the accident. Weather was a contributing factor. Common safe boating practice is to slow a vessel to a safe operating speed during limited visibility conditions. Based on statements taken from witnesses, consumption of alcoholic beverages by the operator may have contributed to the accident. The toxicology report reported a BAC of .22%


BARDID: CT-2012-0013
Date: 2012-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:28:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 stated that all sailboats were maneuvering behind the start line before a race. Operator 1 was sailing in a northerly direction and did not see vessel 2. The starboard side of vessel 1 struck vessel 2. During the collision, the passenger of vessel 2 received a small laceration to her head and required staples. No one knew what caused the laceration.


BARDID: CT-2012-0014
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: Danbury
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was cruising south back to Danbury Yacht Club, moving approximately 8-10 mph when it was hit in the rear port side by the starboard bow of vessel 1. Vessel 1 was moving approximately 14-16 mph and for some reason didn't see vessel 2.  Vessel 1 proceeded to drive away.   Operator of vessel 1 was sited for reckless operation 2nd degree and failure to help collision victim.


BARDID: CT-2012-0015
Date: 2012-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:27:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had passed the No Wake marker traveling southwest out of Cos Cob Harbor when an unknown vessel approached in the opposite direction. The unknown vessel created a large stern wake. Vessel 1 had attempted to cross over the wake. During that time, the injured passenger stood up from her seated position and attempted to walk to the stern of the vessel. Due to the wake, she lost her balance and her right hip collided with the port side interior gunwhale.  Her face collided with a plastic cup that created sharp edges causing a serious laceration.
 
Operator was issued an infraction fo operating a vessel without a certificate.


BARDID: CT-2012-0017
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:22:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stamford Harbor
NearestCityTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and four passengers departed from a restaurant and crashed into the East Break Wall as they were leaving Stamford Harbor, partially submerging the vessel.  Operator was missing after being thrown from the vessel and later recovered 58 ft from where the boat struck the wall. A man and woman were trapped inside an enclosed cabin and rescued by divers.  Another man and woman were on top of the hull. All denied medical treatment.  Vessel towed from scene.  Alcohol and improper lookout were causes.


BARDID: CT-2012-0018
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:48:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Middletown
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC with two POB collided with a 33 foot cabin cruiser with 3 POB. The PWC operator was knocked off the PWC and was struck by the cabin cruiser's propeller(s).  The operator of the PWC suffered multiple blunt traumatic injuries, had lacerations on his leg and was taken by life star to Hartford Hospital where he later died. The victim had blood transfusions at the hospital, a blood alcohol level was not detected. The passenger of the PWC was injured and suffered from a fractured ankle. Neither the operator or the passengers were injured on the cabin cruiser. The victim received his PWC certificate in 1999 and had this PWC registered to him since 2010. Its unknown how much experience the victim had on this particular PWC and other vessels.


BARDID: CT-2012-0020
Date: 2012-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was operated in a westerly direction and towing a two person inflatable tube behind the vessel. The vessel was operating approximately 11-20 MPH. West of red nun #4, the tow line of the inflatable became slack. Once the tow line became taught it caused the attitude of the vessel to slow down and pull backward into the following sea (with 1 foot chop). The operator made a turn to port which caused the port rear quarter of the vessel to fill with water (vessel had low freeboard). Once the stern of the vessel was swamped, the vessel capsized.  At this point both occupant were thrown from the vessel.  Vessel occupants were not wearing life jackets


BARDID: CT-2012-0021
Date: 2012-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The operator approached Cockenoe Island on the South side from the west side (Norwalk), motored on the south side of the island and was heading north on the east side of the Cockenoe Island when he struck the reef which breeched the hull. The operator shut down engines, called out a May Day and donned life jacket.  Vessel was towed to nearby marina and aided by dewatering pumps.


BARDID: CT-2012-0022
Date: 2012-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Milford Harbor
NearestCityTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was returning into Milford Harbor and was having engine trouble and only operating on the starboard engine. The owner of vessel 2 docked the vessel. The owner of vessel 2 asked the operator of vessel 2 at assist her in getting vessel 2 back to its assigned slip. Operator 2 agreed to assist and boarded vessel 2. Owner 2 then asked operator 2 to pilot the vessel due to its diminished handling from the engine failure. Operator 2 got underway and was experiencing difficulty in handling the vessel due to its mechanical issues. Specifically, Operator 2 reported a significant amount of prop walk and experienced difficulty navigating a straight heading. Operator 2 stated it took the vessel. As it neared vessel 1, which was unoccupied and moored, operator 2 put the controls of the unfamiliar vessel into reverse instead of forward and struck vessel 1's transom. Vessel 2 then went on to strike the small dock which vessel 1 was moored to. The owner reported the accident the following day.


BARDID: CT-2012-0028
Date: 2012-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:47:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was operating from the helm on the fly bridge. He saw smoke coming from the salon. He dropped anchor and another boater helped the passengers to their boat. The Assistant Fire Chief, who is also a boat dealer and mechanic, said port side engine turbo caught fire.  The operator/owner did not activate the suppression system and the fire was extinguished by the Old Saybrook fire department.  Vessel was towed to nearby marina.  No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2012-0029
Date: 2012-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captain's Harbor
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator fell overboard while vessel was underway trying to pull in a fender along the port side of his vessel. The vessel continued on without him with both engines at idle speed in forward.  He nearly drowned trying to swim to shore and was transported to the hospital.  Vessel 1 was found floating precariously along the rocky shoreline directly west of where the victim fell off.  GPS inspection revealed that at 1747 in the area of number 5 buoy for Cos Cob Harbor, vessel entered first turn to starboard.  Vessel continued traveling in circles in northwesterly direction until approximately 1810 hours when it collided with the eastern shore.
Operator was issued an infraction for operating without a certificate.


BARDID: CT-2012-0030
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityTown: Newtown
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was tubing behind the vessel and fell off. The vessel turned around to pick up the tuber.  The victim got dangerously close to the stern of the vessel with a running outdrive while attempting to climb up the middle of the swim platform. The operator had stated that he put the boat in neutral approximately 100 feet prior to gliding up to the victim. (It was later determined in the investigation that the throttle control had a standard button near the top which acts as a neutral lock when properly functioning. The button automatically clicks into place when the neutral gear is activated. It was determined that this safety feature was faulty and did not need to be depressed to be put the outdrive in gear. ) The operator lost site of the victim as she attempted to climb onto the swim platform.  The operator heard a noise from the victim and shut off the engine immediately. He ran to the stern of the boat to assist the victim and realized she had been struck by the propeller resulting in a laceration just below her left knee and two lacerations just above her right ankle and that the ski line had become entangled in the propeller. The victim was taken by ambulance to the Danbury Hospital. The operator of the vessel had limited experience on vessels and the one involved had been purchased a few months prior to the accident.


BARDID: CT-2012-0031
Date: 2012-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Darien
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was traveling west on the Long Island Sound at approximately 25 knots when the bottom of his vessel hit something underwater. The operator had traveled over Smith Reef which is a rock formation that is submerged during high tide, and exposed during low tide. It was mid tide on the ebb and operator stated rocks were not showing.  No injuries.
 
Operator did not have a boating certificate stating that he did not have time.  He was issued an infraction for no certificate.


BARDID: CT-2012-0042
Date: 2012-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver Lake
NearestCityTown: Berlin
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The canoe tipped over with four people in it. One of the occupants inhaled too much water and had to be transported to the hospital. No one had on a PFD nor was there one in the boat.


BARDID: CT-2012-0043
Date: 2012-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and his two passengers were going on a fishing trip. The operator has recently purchased the boat and had limited boating experience. After two and one half hours of cruising at a planing speed, the operator slowed to an idle as he looked for a spot to anchor. He heard a bang and then the vessel would not shift to forward or reverse. When he removed the engine cover he noticed water pouring inside the vessel at an alarming rate. He and his passengers tried unsuccessfully to bail the water out with buckets and the vessel ultimately swamped and capsized. The vessel partially sunk preventing inspection. The vessel's location was not in the proximity of any submerged objects. Therefore, the vessel may have hit a floating object.


BARDID: CT-2012-0044
Date: 2012-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityTown: Southbury
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating his jet ski up the lake towards to marina. Vessel 1 was about 30 feet away from vessel 2 operating at approximately 20 mph. Operator 1 slowed down as he got closer to operator 2 in an attempt to splash them. Operator 2 and his passenger were not looking in the direction of vessel 1 and did not see him coming. Operator 1 tried to turn but said it felt as if the jet ski skipped along the wake which caused him to lose control and hit vessel 2. The operator of vessel 1 stated when he got to the lake, he had a shot of Southern Comfort and two beers about five hours after he got to the lake.


BARDID: CT-2012-0046
Date: 2012-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:49:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The canoe began to fill with water and overturned. This was due to heavy seas. There were no visible cracks in the canoe. All victims were wearing life vests as well as an additional floating device was used.


BARDID: CT-2012-0049
Date: 2012-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:38:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
The Milford Fire Dept received a call stating two kayakers were in distress in the vicinity of Silver Sands State Park and Charles Island in Long Island Sound. Both kayaks capsized and one kayaker was rescued by the fire department and one was missing in the water. Neither were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: CT-2012-0050
Date: 2012-11-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and his passengers were in his boat heading south in the Connecticut River at about 9 kts. Two more passengers were below deck and the boat was being operated from the fly bridge. The operator stated he was familiar with the area, but was not paying attention and was distracted by the scenery. He had his GPS on and by the time he looked forward and saw water swirling around the submerged rock pile, it was too late for him to take evasive actions and he struck the rock pile. There were no injuries.  Vessel was listing to port.


BARDID: CT-2012-0051
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityTown: Monroe
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel, operated by an adult, was towing a tube with one juvenile on the tube and one juvenile in the boat acting as a spotter. As the boat was making a hard left turn, the juvenile passenger fell out of the boat and was struck by an object causing an laceration.


BARDID: CT-2012-0052
Date: 2012-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:28:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityTown: New London
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was admiring the lights on the ferry and collided with NavAid buoy green can #5.The operator was thrown forward and struck his head on a rail on his center console.


BARDID: CT-2012-0053
Date: 2012-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:58:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed due south at approximately 8 knots with two individuals aboard. The vessel was headed around the eastern end of the eastern breakwater and ran aground on the rocks and started to take on water. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2012-0054
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Guilford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and seven other people were sailing east in Long Island Sound. The vessel was coming about, lowering sails to enter the main channel at the outermost red nun buoy #4. The vessel struck a submerged object and remained grounded and could not be moved by sail or power. About an hour later the vessel was freed from the obstruction and proceeded under its own auxiliary power and hauled for inspection. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2012-0055
Date: 2012-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
While stopping a vessel for a wake zone violation, the marine unit vessel and another vessel drifted into a "no wake" buoy. The vessels were separated by fenders. The other boat contacted the buoy and got hung up.  Damage was caused to the second vessel.


BARDID: CT-2012-0056
Date: 2012-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Shelton
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was traveling from a yacht club. He brought the vessel up to about 15 knots. He saw vessel 2 and by the time he saw how small they were, it was too late to bring his vessel back to idle. As he passed by vessel 2, he looked back to see them turn into the wake. Vessel 2 took on a wave over the bow, then began to turn towards shore. Almost instantaneously, vessel 2 sank and everybody was in the water.
 
Operator 1 was cited for operating a vessel in a manner to interfere with other traffic.
Operator 2 was cited for no boating certificate.


BARDID: CT-2012-0057
Date: 2012-12-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:09:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Shelton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 21 foot vessel with 3 POB struck a piling 100ft off the shore and 1 passenger was ejected out of the boat into the water. The operator and the other passenger could not locate the victim who was not wearing a PFD and was not a swimmer. They called 911 for assistance. The victim was located by emergency personnel from the Town of Shelton and found unresponsive in the water. The victim was transported to the hospital and later died.


BARDID: CT-2012-0058
Date: 2012-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Upon completion of fishing and storing his gear, the operator started his vessel and throttled up in an attempt to navigate back to his boat slip. As he throttled up, he began traveling in an easterly direction; the bow of his vessel lifted upwards which prevented him from seeing anything in front of him. When the bow lifted and prior to coming up on plane, he heard and felt a loud bang on the hull of his vessel. When he throttled down to idle speed, it was discovered that he struck the red navigation buoy and ran over it.


BARDID: CT-2012-0059
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Derby
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was cruising up the Housatonic River and started slowing down as it approached the area in front of the boat launch. As the operator was about to turn the boat around, the vessel struck a bank/rock in the middle of the channel that was not on the GPS chart. The boat took on water, but managed to anchor to the rivers edge. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2012-0060
Date: 2012-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Capsized kayak with three people in the water; one adult and two children and they were dressed in shorts and sweatshirts.  Only two people were wearing life jackets. The three were wet and suffered from hypothermia and taken to Norwalk Hospital for evaluation.


BARDID: CT-2012-0061
Date: 2012-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A mayday call was received on VHF Channel 16 from a 40 foot vessel. The vessel  reported that it struck a submerged object located near Inner Reef close to green buoy number 5 in the Thimble Islands.  The operator stated that she misread the buoy system which resulted in striking the submerged rocks. The Coast Guard arrived on scene and Sea Tow was along side the vessel conducting de-watering operations. There were four POB and a dog on board the grounded vessel.  All passengers were wearing PFDs and there were no reported injuries. Branford Fire Dept transported the  4 POB and dog to Branford Harbor. Sea Tow remained with the vessel and waited for higher water to re-float the vessel. ri


BARDID: CT-2012-0062
Date: 2012-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:38:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Milford Fire Dept received a 911 call stating two kayakers were in distress in the vicinity of Silver Sands State Park and Charles Island in Long Island Sound. The victim's kayak capsized and the victim went into the water. The Milford Fire boat recovered the victim holding onto his kayak.  The victim was not wearing a PFD. The victim was transported to the Milford Hospital by ambulance and treated for hypothermia. The victim was traveling with his friend who's kayak also capsized. His friend went missing and his body was later found on 11/5/12. He had died of asphyxiation due to submersion.


BARDID: CT-2012-1009
Date: 2012-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:01:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news article, a vessel exploded and was a total loss.  The cause of the fire was allegedly a "malfunction of the propane system" that served the stove. Two people were able to escape the boat. They had had problems lighting the stove.


BARDID: CT-2012-1010
Date: 2012-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Milford
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, the vessel experienced engine failure and the wind blew the boat onto a sandbar.  When the operator tried to get the boat off the sanbar, the keel broke.  The operator departed the vessel and it was last seen sideways.  The operator suffered minor injuries to his legs and SeaTow was able to recover the boat.


BARDID: CT-2013-0001
Date: 2013-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The two inexperienced adult males were paddling on a tandem kayak from Broadway Beach in Milford headed for Charles Island. Even though the water conditions were calm, the kayak did not have much free board with the victims sitting inside. The kayak started to take waves over the bow, eventually swamping the kayak. The kayak was sinking and the victims became submerged in the water which was 42 degrees. The victims were wearing PFDs and were submerged for approximately 30 minutes before Milford EMS rescued them. Both victims suffered from hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2013-0004
Date: 2013-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:17:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south in the Connecticut River and ran aground.  Passenger 1 was standing in the middle of the vessel next to the open lower cabin when the accident occurred. Passenger 1 was thrown down into the cabin upon impact and hit his head and right arm on a table.The victim was brought to shore by the USCG and Haddam Fire Dept and transported by Valley Shore to Middlesex Hospital. The vessel was freed by the USCG and Haddam Fire. Note: Seasonal navigation aids had yet to be installed. Its a possibility that Super Storm Sandy may have shifted the sandbar into the channel and may have resulted in shallow water.


BARDID: CT-2013-0006
Date: 2013-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:39:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stamford Harbor
NearestCityTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Property damage was sustained to two docked recreational vessels when a commercial, unregistered crane became unstable and struck the vessels. It was determined during the investigation that the crane was pulling pilings, the chain slipped causing the boom to go backwards into the docked vessels.The safety devices on the crane were removed previously.


BARDID: CT-2013-0007
Date: 2013-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Farmington River
NearestCityTown: New Hartford
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and victim entered the river on an inflatable raft. In approximately 12-15 minutes, a rolling back wave of approx. 2-3 ft capsized the vessel. Operator and victim were swept down river in the heavy current. Operator attempted to hold the victim above water while attempting to make their way to shore. The operator was able to grab a hold of a downed tree while still holding onto the victim. Operator said the current became stronger and could not hold onto victim. Operator got to shore.  Victim's body was recovered June 22, 2013.


BARDID: CT-2013-0008
Date: 2013-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityTown: Oxford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was traveling North/West in the center of the channel on Lake Zoar. The operator came upon a massive log that was undetected due to the wind and movement of the tides/waves. The log hit the front hull and then got lodged between the hull and the engine. There were no injuries.


BARDID: CT-2013-0009
Date: 2013-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was entering the marina to dock at the slip. The operator of vessel 1 struck the front of vessel 2.  Witness stated that the operator of vessel 1 was intoxicated.


BARDID: CT-2013-0010
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityTown: Southbury
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
An inexperienced operator was trying to get out of rough water by turning around at the dam. The vessel started taking on water because large waves were coming over the bow of the boat. The vessel's engine failed. The operator and passenger jumped overboard with PFDs and were rescued by another vessel.


BARDID: CT-2013-0011
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
The operator, with 50 years experience, had autopilot engaged when the vessel  struck a submerged object and rapidly took on water and sank. The vessel was not traveling in the channel, but the operator stated  in previous trips he had safely navigated these waters without incident. At the time of the accident, there was an extreme low moon harvest tide.


BARDID: CT-2013-0012
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:24:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: New Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: disabled vessel
RedactedNarrative:
3 victims were fishing 50 feet from the Long Island shore on an 8 ft inflatable with no engine and the wind  swept them further away from the shore. They only had paddles for propulsion and could not get back to shore. The wife of the operator had reported the 3 victims missing between 2245 and 2315 to the Suffolk County PD.  They were rescued by the USCG helicopter and brought to Tweed Airport and transported to Yale New Haven Hospital by ambulance. They were treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2013-0014
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Outboard engine was started and left running for approximately 5-10 minutes before it exploded. No one on board at the time of the explosion. Owner said the engine had been experiencing mechanical problems in the past.


BARDID: CT-2013-0015
Date: 2013-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Naugatuck River
NearestCityTown: Waterbury
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Heading down the river into strong current, the vessel struck several white caps. The first set of white caps dumped water into the canoe and the second set of white caps completely filled and capsized the canoe.


BARDID: CT-2013-0016
Date: 2013-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityTown: Montville
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was traveling north on the Thames River. The operator  stood up to stretch. At that time, the vessel went off course out of the channel and struck submerged rocks.


BARDID: CT-2013-0018
Date: 2013-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:37:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wyassup Lake
NearestCityTown: North Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had picked up 4 passengers who were boogie boarding in the middle of the lake. The victim was sitting on the port side near the bow. The vessel was put in gear and a boogie board flew up in the air distracting the operator. The vessel's steering veered hard right causing the victim to be ejected from the vessel. The victim went underneath the vessel and was struck by the propeller.


BARDID: CT-2013-0019
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was proceeding north in the fairway maneuvering to dock. The wind at the time was blowing out of the southwest, hitting vessel 1 on it's port beam. Vessel 2 was docked and unoccupied and on the starboard side of vessel 1. Operator 1 was in the fairway and had to wait for two vessels also in the fairway to pass him, so he put his boat into neutral and the wind pushed him into vessel 2.


BARDID: CT-2013-0020
Date: 2013-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:23:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While departing the Midway Marina, vessel 1 struck vessel 2 while trying to avoid a collision with another vessel. Vessel 1 left the scene.


BARDID: CT-2013-0021
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lillinonah
NearestCityTown: Newtown
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
An Officer in his patrol boat (vessel 1) was underway in restricted visibility trying to outrun a thunderstorm and collided with vessel 2 that was not displaying any navigational lights. Upon impact with vessel 2, the officer in vessel 1 was thrown to the floor of the vessel and suffered a broken ankle, a sore chest, and a large contusion on the back of his head. Operator of vessel 2 was charged with the following 15-140m, 15-131, 15-129a(a), 15-140e, 15-144(h)


BARDID: CT-2013-0022
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lillinonah
NearestCityTown: Brookfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
After launching separately, the vessels operated around the launch for a while and then proceeded south on the lake. Vessel 1 was operating about 50 feet behind vessel 2. Vessel 2 took a sharp turn to the starboard in front of vessel 1. Operator 1 was not able to avoid the collision. The passengers of vessel 2 sustained injuries.


BARDID: CT-2013-0026
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:37:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at sail heading NE between Wee Captain's Island and Tweed Island. Vessel 2 was sailing after leaving its mooring at Indian Harbor Yacht Club heading SE toward the green flashing can East of Hen's and Chickens. Vessel 1 collided with the starboard side of vessel 2. Neither operator where aware of each other.


BARDID: CT-2013-0027
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Branford Harbor
NearestCityTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was returning back to port,  keeping a visual lookout and using the GPS to navigate. The  operator became distracted by the GPS and had misjudged how far into the channel the vessel had travelled. When the operator looked up, the vessel was heading straight for marker #7. The operator attempted to avoid the marker. The vessel struck a rock and skidded to a stop on top of the rock. The operator failed the field sobriety test. The  toxicology report indicates that the operator's BAC was 0.10. The operator suffered minor facial injuries, including a broken tooth as a result of the collision.


BARDID: CT-2013-0028
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captain's Harbor
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
While approaching Greenwich Harbor near red channel 4 nearest to Cormorant Reef and buoy # 2,  vessel 1 struck a submerged object with it's starboard propeller. This collision with the submerged object caused significant damage to the starboard propeller and caused the starboard strut to be forced into the hull of the vessel.  Water entered through the breach in the hull.  No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2013-0029
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Essex
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had just anchored and  a passenger was still on the bow ensuring the vessel was not drifting. An unknown Vessel 2 collided with vessel 1.


BARDID: CT-2013-0030
Date: 2013-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bantam Lake
NearestCityTown: Morris
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC had departed from the dock and got underway with one passenger. The operator stopped the PWC. When the operator accelerated, the passenger fell off the back of the PWC.  The operator noticed profuse blood in the water from the passenger.  The water jet had caused a  perforation/laceration to the rectum area. The injured passenger was assisted back onto the PWC and taken back to the dock. The injured passenger was losing consciousness. 911 was called and first aide was rendered.


BARDID: CT-2013-0031
Date: 2013-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Cove
NearestCityTown: Noank
County: New London
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was backing out of his slip when the gear box locked in reverse. The vessel was wedged between two other docked vessels. It was determined by a mechanic, that a plastic component located in the gear box fractured, locking the gears in reverse. There was no damage to the other docked vessels and no injuries.


BARDID: CT-2013-0032
Date: 2013-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:22:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saugatuck River
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator was navigating North in the Saugatuck River and hit a jetty off the South Campo beach and became  hard aground.  The tide went out and at dead low the vessel fell to the port side, as the tide came back in, water entered the vessel. The vessel was pumped out and towed to a marina.


BARDID: CT-2013-0033
Date: 2013-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:37:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Stratford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling south when he observed another vessel strike the break wall and went to assist. As the operator was turning his vessel, the tide which was running out, forced his vessel into the break wall. The operator tried to back up his vessel but could not. His vessel then became stuck on the break wall. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2013-0034
Date: 2013-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:43:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Housatonic
NearestCityTown: Shelton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traveling at approximately 40 mph when it planed out. Due to transom/equipment failure, the engine turned right and spun around very fast. The abrupt movement threw a passenger over another passenger striking his head on the vessel. The passenger injured his forehead which required medical assistance. The operator struck his head on the windshield but did not need medical treatment.  The operator jumped out of the boat and secured a line to his vessel and proceeded to get his vessel to shore with the help of two good Samaritans. The partially submerged vessel was secured to the dock and removed by the operator.


BARDID: CT-2013-0035
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pocotopaug
NearestCityTown: East Hampton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
While underway with 8 POB on Lake Pocotopaug the vessel struck a submerged object southeast of Spellman's Point. The operator was able to drive the boat back to the dock at low speed. No injuries to passengers.


BARDID: CT-2013-0037
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:09:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passenger were fishing during a bad storm. A large wave swamped their stern of the boat stalling the engine. The operator was unable to restart the engine. Several large waves then capsized the vessel. The operator and passenger swam to a nearby breakwall. They were rescued by Stamford Police. The boat sank and was never recovered.


BARDID: CT-2013-0038
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:37:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Stratford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was traveling south on the Housatonic River approximately 100 yards south of buoy 14 and Birdseye boat ramp. Operator was participating in River Lights boat parade. Operator stated he was unfamiliar with the area and got off course causing him to strike break wall which was on his starboard side. Break wall was not visible due to high tide. Vessel struck break wall and became stuck on top. Vessel was taking one water at the time. Seven passengers on board  all wearing life jackets. All seven were removed from vessel by police and transported to boat ramp. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2013-0040
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel began to take on water over the stern in rough waters. The operator attempted to get the vessel underway  to bail the water out. The vessel's engine began stalling.  The vessel filled with water and capsized. The operator and passenger were rescued uninjured. The Vessel was righted by a commercial salvor and towed to River View Basin Marina.


BARDID: CT-2013-0042
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: Danbury
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was tied to a dock and the operator attempted to start the engine and the engine caught fire. The owner of the boat had taken the carburetor off the boat for repair, left the keys in the boat, another person came to operate the boat, turned the key and the fuel/vapor ignited.


BARDID: CT-2013-0043
Date: 2013-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Deep River
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was heading Northbound in the river when the vessel went aground. A passenger was thrown from the deck to the cabin below upon impact. The victim sustained a lacerated liver and two broken ribs.  The charts indicated that there was enough water for the vessel to pass. It was suggested that there is a new shoal because there was a previous grounding in the past month.  Occupant broke a bone.


BARDID: CT-2013-0044
Date: 2013-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:12:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Shelton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
After leaving a house party and consuming beers, three individuals boarded a canoe that was behind the house. The occupants on board the canoe were not wearing  PFD's and paddled  up the Housatonic River. One individual, not the victim, stood up on the canoe which caused it to capsize. All occupants entered the river and were able to swim to shore. The victim was transported by ambulance to Griffin Hospital and treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2013-0045
Date: 2013-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: Sherman
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operating the vessel  at approximately 20-25mph, the vessel ran aground causing one passenger to  be ejected into the metal frame of windshield. 911 was called and the injured was taken to shore where an ambulance was waiting. The operator said that the hazard buoys had been removed for the season.


BARDID: CT-2013-0046
Date: 2013-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
S/V Puffin was attempting to dock when the strong current swept Puffin into 2 docked motorboats. No injuries.


BARDID: DC-2010-0001
Date: 2010-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Washington
County: District of Columbia
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-17-10 at approximately 1135 hrs, DC Harbor Police received a call for a center console vessel capsized near Fletchers Cove.  DC Harbor Patrol units responded and located the vessel 50 yards north of Flectchers Cove.  The vessel was submerged underwater except for the bow.  Ofc. located vessel #1 passenger 100 yards north of Chain Bridge resting on a rock on the virginia shoreline.  Once on board, subject stated the owner/operator floated further south towards Chain Bridge.  While heading south towards the bridge, operator was located standing on top of Chain Bridge.  The Vessel was towed back to Gravelly Point by Sgt. of the DC Harbor Patrol.
After Interviewing both occupants of vessel #1, it was determined the vessel capsized due to improper anchoring.  The operator stated his anchor was stuck while fishing 100 yards north of Chain Bridge on the Potomac River.  He attempted to free the anchor by tying the anchor line to the stern of vessel #1.  As he powered up his vessel forward up river, the vessel began taking on water over the stern.  The vessel flipped ejecting both operator and passenger.  Both swam to shore without injurys.


BARDID: DC-2011-0001
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Washington, DC
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
on Saturday May 29, 2011 at approximately 1515 hrs, C-1 stated that he was standing on the deck of his boat "Sweet Deams" which was anchored 50 yards north of Arlington Memorial Bridge which is within the posted no wake zone.  C-1 stated he was standing next to his open engine hatch when a wake rocked his boat causing the engine hatch to slam down onto the back of his left ankle.  C-1 sustained a 2 1/2 laceration which required C-1 to be transported to GW Hospital by DC AMB #16.
     The tour vessel Mathew Hayes was travelling north bound in the georgetown channel at the time of the accident.  After interviewing witnesses 1 and 2, it was undetermined whether the vessel Mathew Hayes  created the wake.


BARDID: DC-2011-0002
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Washington
County: N/A
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday June 26, 2011 Approximately 1440 hrs, Vessel #1 (V-1) stated he was approaching the Columbia Island gas dock in his 35' House Boat.  The dock was occuppied by a vessed buying fuel.  The gas dock attendant asked V-1 to back his vessel on to the westside of the dock.  As V-1 backed in his vessel, he began to drift towards D-dock.  V-1 immediately thurst the engine forward and turned to the port side.  As V-1 turned, his starboard side of his vessel struck the 5 other vessels which were tied up in thier slips on D-dock.  V-1 sustained (2) shattered windows and caused the listed damage to vessels 2 thru 6.  

A witness (W-1) corrobarated V-1's statement.  V-1 stated to the investigating officer that he lives on his houseboat year round; and that he has less than 10 hours of operation during this calendar year.  

In the opinion of the investigating officer, the primary cause of the accident was due to V-1's inexperience.


BARDID: DC-2011-0003
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Washington, DC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The accident occurred on 7-31-11 around 2035 hrs at the Georgetown Water Front pier.  The owner/operator of the striking vessel (V-1) stated that as he tried to dock along side the pier behind vessel (V-2), he over compensated the throttle in the forward position as he docked.  While in the process of doing such, the operator struck the wooden pier causing the listed damage to the pier.  The operator further stated that the force of striking the pier caused his wife and son to fall from the boat into the water.  They both were wearing their life jackets when they fell. 
V-1 mentioned while this was happening, the force of striking the pier caused his vessel to strike the stern/transom area of vessel 2 (V-2) which was docked causing the listed damage.
No one aboard V-1 was injured.  Both passengers that fell into the water refused medical treatment on the scene and were relased by DC medic #1 and DC Ambulance #23.
No one aboard vessel #2 was injured.


BARDID: DC-2011-0004
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:47:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: D.C.
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/2011, at about 2247 hours, the decedent was attempting to disembark vessel 1 in order to board an adjacent vessel to which V-1 was tied, when he lost his footing and fell between the two vessels.  While falling, the decedent struck his head on the dive platform and then entered the water.  The decedent was recovered by Harbor Patrol Police via dragging braille at about 2257 hours.

The decedent was pronounced dead by GW Hosp. Physician at 2333 hours.

DCME Dr. determined the cause of death to be drowning accompanied by contusions and abrasions.  Toxicology results are pending.


BARDID: DC-2012-0002
Date: 2012-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anacostia River
NearestCityTown: Washington
County: N/A
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday May 16, 2012 at or about 1420 hrs, operator was working on his boat while docked at James Creek Marina in slip #13.  operator was working on the gas filter when a small explosion occurred burning burning 60% of operator's body.  operator was transported to Med Star by Amb. 10 with Medic 15 on board.  Crime Scene Search 9248 with Ofc. responded and took photos of the scene.


BARDID: DC-2012-0004
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Washington
County: N/A
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/24/12 at 1430 hours at Columbia Island Marina, (C-1), subject attempting to start his 2008 PWC, (V-1), while sitting astride the vessels seat at the jet dock.  V-1 begin running but then stalled, when C-1 turned the key again V-1 exploded, causing the front cowling and the seat to break free of the PWC as well as launch C-1 approximately 12 feet into the air.  C-1 landed in deep water behind V-1.  C-1 was not wearing a life jacket but was rescued by Witness 1 and Witness 2.  V-1 burned around it's fuel compartment and gas tank until it drifted across the slip to where another bystander could put the file out with a fire extinguisher

C-1 was transported by Medic 104 to Medstar where he was treated and released by Doctor for second degree burns to both legs and back pain.  V-1 was recovered to its dock.

A fuel leak is suspected as causing the explosion, but there is no more conclusive evidence of this at this time.


BARDID: DC-2013-0003
Date: 2013-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Washington
County: N/A
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/2013 at 1300 hrs, vessel #1 was attempting to dock at Georgetown Harbor.  Due to strong winds, vessel #1 lost control and struck vessel #2 who was already docked.  Vessel #2 was struck at the front on his anchor storage rail.  Vessel #2 did not receive any visible damage.  Vessel #1 sustained a 4" hole  to his starboard stern and damage to his window frame at his midsection. The accident was attributed to operator inexperience on the part of vessel#1. Both owners exchanged insurance information and returned to their vessels.


BARDID: DC-2013-0005
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 6th, 2013 at approximately 1130am V-1 was pulling into the gas dock at Columbia island Marina. One of his passengers who was standing on the bow and attempted to jump onto the dock. When he landed, both feet slid forward causing him to fall backward and landing on his left arm. The injured passenger was transported to George Washington Hospital and treated by physicians on staff for a broken left arm and dislocated left elbow.


BARDID: DC-2013-0007
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 7-6-13 AT ABOUT 2PM, THE OPERATOR OF THE LISTED BOAT REPORTS TO MPD HARBOR PATROL THAT HE WAS OPERATING THE BOAT ON THE POTOMAC RIVER NEAR THE VIRGINIA SHORE LINE BETWEEN GRAVELY POINT AND THE 14TH STREET BRIDGE COMPLEX.  THE STERN LINE FROM HIS BOAT BECAME IN TANGLED IN HIS MOTOR PROPELLER.  HE STATED, THE MOTOR TURNED OFF AND  HE TRIED TO FREE THE LINE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FREE THE LINE, HIS BOAT BEGAN TAKING ON WATER DUE TO THE INAPPROPRIATE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. THE BOAT FILLED WITH WATER,CAPSIZED AND SUNK. ALL PASSENGERS ON BOARD WERE TOSSED INTO THE WATER AND THEY  ATTEMPTED TO SWIM TO SHORE.  FOUR WITNESSES RIDING BIKES NEAR THE SHORELINE  HERD THE PEOPLE IN THE WATER YELLING FOR HELP.  ALL FOUR WITNESSES JUMPED INTO THE RIVER TO RENDER ASSISTANCE.  MPD HARBOR UNIT ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND PULLED THREE OF THE 4 PERSONS PLUS ONE RESCUER INTO THEIR BOAT.  ALL OTHER PEOPLE MADE IT TO THE SHORE SAFELY.  ONE BOAT PASSENGEr WAS TAKEN TO VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER BY THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY AMBULANCE FOR CHEST PAINS AND WAS LATER RELEASED. THE BOAT OPERATOR RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VESSEL AND WAS ON HIS FIRST VOYAGE. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO OPERATOR INATTENTION AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE.


BARDID: DC-2013-0008
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac river
NearestCityTown: Washington
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The accident occurred on Sunday September 1st, 2013 at approximately 1220 hrs. on the upper Potomac river in the Washington Channel. V-1 is a member of the Care Free boat club and was returning back  to the dock. V-1 states while attempting to dock the vessel in the pre assigned slip, a gust of wind through him off course. V-1 tried to circle back in the narrow fairway and he struck V-2's stern. V-1 sustained a 2' gouge on the aft starboard side hull. V-2 was moored in the adjacent dock and the impact caused internal engine damage and will not start. There are also visible cracks to the engine cowling.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: DC-2013-0009
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: DC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Washington
County: N/A
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 31, 2013, at 1910 hours, Metropolitan Police Department, Harbor Patrol Cruiser received an assignment for two persons in the water, Georgetown Channel in the area of Arlington Memorial Bridge, whom had jumped from the yacht “Boomerang”.  Both Cruisers were docked alongside each other at the Washington Harbor pier located at 3000 K Street, NW, along the Georgetown Channel along with several privately owned vessels. 
  
Cruiser was the first vessel to depart from the dock heading west and then turning south toward the Arlington Memorial Bridge.  Cruiser1 then departed from the dock with the engines facing to the port (left) causing the vessel to turn to the port.  Once clear of the dock the operator of Cruiser2 accelerated at an excessive rate of speed while the engines were still facing port causing the vessel to head directly back toward the dock.  The operator then quickly turned the engines to the starboard (right) in attempt to avoid a collision with vessel number two (2) which was docked.  Due to excessive acceleration and rapid turning to the starboard the operator of Cruiser1 was not able to control his turning maneuver causing the port side engine lower unit to strike vessel number two (2) and the port side chines of Cruiser1 to strike vessel number (3) on the port side. 

The wake created by the excessive acceleration of Cruiser1 and the kinetic energy created by the collision caused vessels number four (4), five (5), six (6) and seven (7) to collide with the dock causing damage.  Additionally, one (1) metal ring, which is used for line tying at the dock, was broken off.


BARDID: DE-2010-0002
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:08:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: C and D CANAL
NearestCityTown: BEAR
County: NEW CASTLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling east bound on the C and D Canal coming from the area of the Bohemia River and headed towards the Summitt North Marina. There was a large orange car carrier travelling in the same direction on the canal and the operator on Vessel 1 chose to attempt to overtake the car carrier. As he moved his vessel to overtake the car carrier, Vessel 1 climbed the wake of the car carrier and dipped in preparation to climb the next wave of the wake. When Vessel 1 pitched due to this activity, the injured subject lost his footing and fell through the galley door and down onto the galley floor, impacting the floor with his head. In total, the length of the fall was approximately 10 feet from the deck to the galley floor. Victim lost consciousness and became cyanotic. Occupant began rescue breathing and completed three or four breaths and three chest compressions before Victim regained consciousness and began coughing and vomitting. Both the operator and his wife, Occupant, advised that the injured party Victim consumed 6 Miller Lite beers prior to the fall. Victim was transported via ambulance from Summitt North Marina slip I-11 and was treated at the Christiana Hospital for head injury. He was admitted to the hospital for evaluation for the head injury and any possible secondary factors that could have contributed to the fall. A small bleed on the front of the brain was located via CT scan, a bump on the rear of the head was observed, lacerations which were stitched included a laceration to the chin, and the left and right sides of the left eye.

Park Ranger was on scene upon my arrival, see assist other agency report #92-10-528.

I initially responded to the Summitt North Marina and contacted the operator, at slip I-11. Operator stated that they left the marina at 1200hours and headed out to the Bohemia. Duing the day, Victim consumed six Miller Lite beers which is not a large quantity of alcohol for him as he is a heavy drinker. Operator advised that he did not consume alcohol. I spoke to Operator inside the cabin of his boat and observed no odor of alcohol. He advised that he was returning to the marina and was approximately 1/4 mile west of the entrance to the marina when he began overtaking a large orange car carrier in the canal as they were returning from the Bohemia. He advisesd that he took the wake on an angle. He stated that the boat dipped predictably into the wake of the car carrier when Victim, who was standing next to him and in front of the opening to the cabin, lost his footing and fell forward into the cabin. Operator advised that his wife went into the galley and shouted up, "Call 9-1-1!" She then began rescue breathing. Operator spoke with the 9-1-1 dispatcher and relayed instructions to his wife who had completed a CPR course some years before. Victim regained consciousness and tried to move. Both Operator and his wife advised him to remain still. Operator pulled the boat into slip I-11 where the medic crew responded and transported Victim to CER.

I contacted Occupant and she advised as listed, adding that she observed Victim fall forward and down the four steps into the galley area of the boat. She saw him turn onto his back as he fell onto the floor and when he did not begin moving immediately she rushed to render aid. She observed that he was not breathing and that he was turning blue. She observed cuts on his chin and on both sides of his left eye. She oserved that he was not breating and she called out to her husband, advising him to call 9-1-1. She then administered three or four rescue breaths and began chest compressions. She advised that upon the third compression, Victim began coughing and spitting up. Victim was totally unaware of his whereabouts although he did know it was a Monday. Occupant advisesd that she thought that Victim had six beers which is not a large quantity of beer...


BARDID: DE-2010-0003
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth Bay
NearestCityTown: Dewey
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 back out of slip and was blown into and backed in vessel 2 which was docked in slip


BARDID: DE-2010-0004
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: indian river bay
NearestCityTown: long neck
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was docking at Pot Nets Bayside entering slip in westerly direction.  Port side pontoon went under slip dock impacting same.  At time was not determined that damage had occurred.  On 6/14/10, vessel had port side list and was pulled.  On inspection, located damge that was an "x" type puncture to forward, port side pontoon on outside of same.  This allowed water to enter pontoon.  Went to dock and located exposed carriage bolts which would be consistent with damage caused.  Tides were also consistent with allowing pontoon to impact the exposed bolt.  No negligence or intent determined through operator interview.  Damage caused by incedental contact while performing docking maneuver.


BARDID: DE-2010-0005
Date: 2010-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityTown: Smyrna
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
On above date and time I was dispatched to a report of a capsized boat at Collins Beach. I responded and contacted the owner. He advised as follows: he operated the 21 foot Privateer out to the mooring where he got onto his commercial crab boat. He left the area at 0520 hours, leaving the Privateer at the mooring. At 0600 hours, his friend called him and reported that the 21 foot Privateer had capsized. When he returned to the Collins Beach ramp, he contacted this agency. He advised that there has been an ongoing problem between the two subejcts. He advised that many minor criminal mischief complaints have been discussed among the crabbers in the area to include cut pot lines, crushed pots, and missing lug nuts. It is suspected by the crabbing community that subject is involved in these crimes although there have been no eye witness accounts and there is no other information indicating that subject committed these crimes. At this time the reason that the boat overturned is unknown. I contacted every crabber on the water on today's date and none provided further information. During the time period that the boat capsized, there was a constant stream of traffic out of the nearby ramp. The boat was righted by Boats U.S. During that process, the boat incurred damage to the roof and the deck. I checked the boat and saw no signs of damage other than previously listed items. There was no sign of criminal mischief, the boat had no leaks or holes and the plug was in place. The scuppers were loose and that is the suspected reason for the capsize. A report was created. No further action was taken.

PropertyDamageDescription:
VHF radio, GPS/Depth Finder Unit, Boom, life jacket, roof and deck damage caused during uprighting process. Damage to engine, 150 Mercury Optimax, 2006, water damage.


BARDID: DE-2010-0008
Date: 2010-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Dewey Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 and V-2 were jumping waves approximately 100 yards from the beach, just north of Indian River Inlet.  The operator of V-1,  broke his tail bone and sachrum when he landed on the PWC after jumping a large wave.  V-2 operator, assited V1operator to get to shore after the accident.  Cpl. responded to BeeBe Hospital in Lewes and interviewed both subjects.  operator1 was later transferred to the Christiana Hospital for surgery.  Cpl. cited both subjects for negligent operation of a PWC after learning from Park Ranger that the pair had been exceeding slow-no-wake speed less than 100 yards from shore, while there were other boats and swimmers in the area,  just prior to the accident.


BARDID: DE-2010-0009
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASSAWOMAN BAY
NearestCityTown: FENWICK ISLAND
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On july 25, 2010 at approx. 2000 hrs i was contacted by kentcom about a boat accident near sharks cove marina in fenwick island, sussex county, delaware.  I contacted the victim at atlantic general hospital about some injuries she had due to another vessel wake.  She seemed very upset when i spoke with her over the phone, but stated around 1800 hrs while she was trying to get off her boat she had seen a parasailing boat come through the slow no wake zone in the fenwick ditch at a speed greater than slow no wake.  The wake caused the boat to tip, making her lose her balance and fall backwards against the side of the boat causing her to injure her back, neck, and head.  She called sharks cove marina after her husband watched the boat dock there, after it went by creating the wake, to file a complaint.  She was taken to atlantic general hospital by her husband where she was treated and released with contusions on her head, neck, and back.  

On july 28, 2010 i interviewed (victim’s husband) which stated that he had seen the parasailing boat creating a wake in the no wake zone that caused the injuries to his wife.  He also stated that he watched the boat return to the sharks cove marina dock after going by them.

On  july 29, 2010 i interviewed the suspect in this accident and violation.  He stated he was operating the vessel on july 25, 2010 at the time of the incident.  He said he remembered there were numerous boats coming through the area at the same time he was trying to beat a thunder storm that was coming.  He also stated, without being asked, that he was going faster than he normally does through the slow no wake zone at harpoon hannahs.  After i checked on the paperwork for his vessel the operator stated that he had to go faster to drive into the wind that had picked up to a speed of around 40 mph (his estimate).

Under the division regulation 99 23 3100 0062 the operator of any vessel on the waters of this state shall be legally responsible for injuries, damages to life, limb, or property caused by his/her vessel or vessel wake.


BARDID: DE-2010-0011
Date: 2010-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: indian river acres
NearestCityTown: dagsboro
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel departing dock from port side, reversed and was facing bulkhead.  Operator was having difficulty going in gear and turning vessel.  Put into forward at almost full throttle (evidenced by photo of remote throttle) impacting dock.  Vessel launched straight up and then did left roll onto exposed piling.  All occupants ejected into water with exception of one person who was thrown onto dock.  All statement of occupants and witness consisent with photgraphed boat and dock damage.  Vessel recovered by TowBoatUS.  Progressive Insurance notified by owner.


BARDID: DE-2010-0013
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:05:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: C and D CANAL
NearestCityTown: ST. GEORGE'S
County: NEW CASTLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessel 1 and 2 hit each other headon, both vessels failed to maintain a proper lookout, Both operarators cited for inattentive operations


BARDID: DE-2010-0015
Date: 2010-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Broadkill River - Delaware Bay
NearestCityTown: Lewes
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Governmental Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Lewes Fire Vessel 2 was docked at U.S. Coast Guard Station (Lewes, Delaware) Vessel 1 was going to anchor, the incoming tide was pushing Vessel 1 closer to the docked Lewes Fire Vessel 2.  The owner was on the bow of Vessel 1 (ready to throw anchor) when he yelled put it (Vessel 1) into reverse.  One of the passengers put the throttle in forward instead of reverse causing vessel 1 making impact bow to bow with the Lewes Fire Vessel 2.  Lewes Fire Vessel 2 was unmaned at the time of impact.  Vessel 1 had 4 people on board.


BARDID: DE-2010-0016
Date: 2010-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityTown: Millsboro
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and 2 pob were sailing when the vessel capsized, after attempting to bail vellel, and were unable to bail out completely operator and both pobs anchored vessel and swam to shore, Victims treated and released


BARDID: FL-2010-0133
Date: 2010-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
V1 OPERATOR WAS FISHING EAST OF GOMEZ ROCKS. V1 OPERATOR STARTED HIS ENGINE AND TRAVELED EAST TO THE TIP OF MAGROVE POINT. HE THEN CAME OFF PLANE AND TRIED TO SHUT HIS ENGINE TO IDLE SPEED. DUE TO OPERATIOR INATTENTION HE TURNED THE THROTTLE OF HIS ENGINE THE WRONG WAY AND OPENED THE ENGINE TO HALF THROTTLE. V1 DID A 360 DEGREE TURN AND THREW THE OPERATOR OUT OF THE VESSEL. THE VESSEL CONTINIED IN CIRCLES AND THE FOOT/SKEG ImPACTED THE OPERATOR INDER HIS LEFT ARMPIT. THE VESSEL CONTINUED TO TRAVEL IN CIRCLES UNTIL IT MADE CONTACT WITH THE MANGROVE ISLAND. THE OPERATOR THEN SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND DRAGGED THE VESSEL AS CLOSE TO THE ISLAND AS HE COULD. ANOTHER VESSEL IN THE AREA PICKED UP THE OPERATOR AND TRANSPORTED HIM BACK TO SHORE. THE OPERATOR WAS TAKEN TO CITRUS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.


BARDID: FL-2010-0134
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:33:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULLIVAN BAY
NearestCityTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person tangled in vessel equip
RedactedNarrative:
OCCUPANT WAS SITTING ON THE SWIM PLATFORM OF V1.V1 HAD PLACED THE BOW ANCHOR AND WAS BACKING UP SLOWLY TOWARD THE BEACH. THE OCCUPANT WAS HOLDING A SECOND ANCHOR TO BE DEPLOYED ON THE BEACH ONCE THE VESSEL WAS IN PROPER RANGE. WITHIN A FEW FEET OF THE BEACH, THE OCCUPANT STEPPED OFF THE SWIM PLATFORM WITH THE ANCHOR, AND AT THE SAME TIME THE OPERATOR BUMPED THE MOTOR IN FORWARD ACTIVATING THE WATER JET DRIVE. A LENGTH OF ANCHOR ROPE THAT THE OCCUPANT WAS HOLDING WAS SUCKED INTO THE VESSEL'S JET DRIVE INTAKE WRAPPING IT TIGHTLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT'S THIGH REGION. THIS CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT WHO WAS TRANSPORTED TO LAND AND SUBSEQUENTLY FLOWN TO A TRAUMA CENTER.


BARDID: FL-2010-0135
Date: 2010-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BROOKLYN
NearestCityTown: KEYSTONE HEIGHTS
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
V1 OPERATOR WAS PULLING A WAKEBOARDEr. V1 OPERATOR MADE A GRADUAL TURN TO STARBOARD TO CIRCLE AROUND THE BODY OF WATER WHERE HE WAS OPERATING. THE SKIER HIT THE INSIDE WAKE AND FELL FROM THE WAKEBOARD. WHEN THE OPERATOR STOPPED TO RETRIEVE THE SKIER, THE SKIER APPEARED TO BE DAZED AND CONFUSED. V1 OPERATOR CALLED 911 TO HAVE THE SKIER CHECKED OUT. RESCUE 10 (CLAY COUNTY) RESPONDED TO THE CALL, AND TRANSPORTED TO SKIER TO SHANDS AS A PRECAUTION.


BARDID: FL-2010-0137
Date: 2010-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
V1'S OPERATOR LOST CONTROL WHEN WATER WENT INTO EYES, CAUSING V1 TO STRIKE THE STERN OF V2 AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.


BARDID: FL-2010-0138
Date: 2010-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: OLD TOWN
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING DOWN RIVER NEAR THE WANEE BOAT RAMP AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO NAVIGATE A STARBOARD TURN, THE OPERATOR STATED THAT THE VESSEL MADE A 90 DEGREE TURN TO THE STARBOARD SIDE. THE VESSEL PROCEEDED TOWARD THE BANK ON THE DIXIE COUNTY SIDE OF THE RIVER. THE VESSEL CONTINUED ON TO THE BANK, WENT UNDER A LARGE TREE LIMB WHICH CONTINUED ACROSS THE DECK. ONCE THE TREE LIMB MADE CONTACT WITH THE MOTOR THE VESSEL CAME TO A STOP. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO MOVE INTO THE FLOOR OF THE VESSEL BEFORE IMPACT.


BARDID: FL-2010-0139
Date: 2010-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HARRIS
NearestCityTown: LEESBURG
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
V1 DEPARTED BANANA COVE MARINA ON LAKE HARRIS AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30. AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30, V1 WAS DISCOVERED WITH NO ONE ON BOARD. THE WITNESS WHO FOUND V1 EMPTY TOWED THE VESSEL TO HAWTHORN MARINA WHERE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICER'S WERE NOTIFIED.V1 OPERATOR'S BODY WAS FOUND BY THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S HELICOPTER AT APPROXIMATELY 13:46. THE OWNER OF THE BANANA COVE MARINA STATED THAT THE VICTIM DID NOT LOOK WELL BEFORE HE WENT OUT ON HIS VESSEL. THE LAKE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S PRELIMINARY REPORT STATED THAT THE VICTIM SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK AND DROWNED. VICTIM WAS NOT WEARING A PFD.


BARDID: FL-2010-0251
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE UNDERHILL
NearestCityTown: ORLANDO
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE HIS VESSEL WAS UNDERWAY ON A FULL PLANE, THE OPERATOR TOLD A PASSENGER, "WATCH THIS!" AND THEN JUMPED OVERBOARD OFF THE VESSELS STERN. HE FAILED TO RESURGACE AND HIS BODY WAS RECOVERED BY THE SHERRIF'S OFFICE DIVE TEAM APPROXIMATELY FIVE HOURS LATER.


BARDID: FL-2010-0252
Date: 2010-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MARY
NearestCityTown: LAKE MARY
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS OBSERVED TO BE OPERATING A PWC AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT PATH EAST TO WEST WHEN THE PWC ENCOUNTERED A RESIDUAL WAKE POSSIBLY FROM HIS OwN PWC. THE OPERATOR WAS EJECTED TO STARBOARD WHILE THE PWC CONTINUED BREIFLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE. WHEN THE OPERATOR DID NOT SURFACE WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS, THE SHORELINE WITNESS THEN LAUNCHED HIS OWN PWC AND BEGAN AN UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH, BOTH ON THE WATER AND UNDERWATER FOR THE OPERATOR.


BARDID: FL-2010-0253
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: NEW SMYRNA
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
A TWO VESSEL COLLISION OCCURED ON THE ICW BETWEEN THE USCG STATION AT PONCE INLET AND DISSAPPEARING ISLAND, NORTH OF THE SLOW SPEED MANATEE ZONE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH, VOLUSIA COUNTY. INVOLVED WERE A 25 CHAPARRAL CUDDY CABIN WITH SIX PERSONS ON BOARD AND AN 18 SUNDANCE SKIFF CENTER CONSOLE WITH EIGHT PERSONS ON BOARD INCLUDING AN UNBORN CHILD. THE LARGER VESSEL COLLIDED WITH THE STERN OF THE SMALLER ONE, PASSING OVER IT, CAUSING THREE FATALITIES INCLUDING THE UNBORN CHILD, AND TWO INJURIES.


BARDID: FL-2010-0254
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PONCE INLET
NearestCityTown: CITY OF PONCE INLET
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Exhaust
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ANCHORED ON THE WAS SIDE OF DISAPPEARING ISLAND OVERNIGHT. THE SUBJECTS ON BOARD WENT TO SLEEP ON THE EVENING OF JULY 3RD, THEY WERE RUNNING AN ONBOARD GENERATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE EXHAUST HOSE ON THE GENERATOR BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE THROUGH HULL FITTING, FILLING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH CARBON MONOXIDE GAS. THE GAS TRAVELED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE BULKHEAD TO THE AIR CONDITIONER INTAKE IN THE CABIN. THE GAS THEN CIRCULATED THROUGH THE CABIN FROM THE REGISTER VENTS.


BARDID: FL-2010-0255
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: APALACHICOLA RIVER
NearestCityTown: BRISTOL
County: CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 HEADED SOUTHWEST HIT V2 THAT WAS ANCHORED. V-1 had minor child sitting between operator's legs. Child pushed down on stick steering causing vessel to abrupt turn and collide with V-2.


BARDID: FL-2010-0256
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: KINGSLEY CREEK
NearestCityTown: FERNANDINA BEACH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: TWO RED CHANNEL MARKERS
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS DOCKING WWHEN IT STRUCK A CHANNEL MARKER AND AN ADJACENT UN-OCCUPIED VESSEL. NO INJURIES REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2010-0257
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:12:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: CAPE CORAL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
SWIMMER ONE WAS BEING PULLED BEHIND V1 ON AN INFLATABLE TUBE AT IDOL SPEED. SWIMMER ONE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON CHANNEL MARKER 15 AFTER A STRONG GUST OF WIND PULLED THE SKI TUBE TO THE SIDE OF THE CHANNEL. MARKER 15 APPARENTLY HAD BEEN STRUCK BY AN UNKNOWN VESSEL EARLIER IN THE DAY BECAUSE ALL THAT WAS STICKING OUT OF THE WATER WAS THE SMALL PORTION THAT STRUCK SWIMMER ONE IN THE HEAD.


BARDID: FL-2010-0374
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLOTTE HARBOR
NearestCityTown: BOCA GRANDE
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR ACCIDENTALLY GRABBED THE THROTTLE AND THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF THE VESSEL THREW HIM OVERBOARD. THE VESSEL MADE CIRCLES FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES ON A FULL PLANE AND STRUCK THE OPERATOR CAUSING A LACERATOIN TO HIS LEFT HIP.


BARDID: FL-2010-0375
Date: 2010-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:07:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: BOCA GRANDE
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ANCHORED FROM THE STERN WHEN THE VESSEL STARTED TAKING ON WATER. AND THE VESSEL BEGAN TO SWAMP.


BARDID: FL-2010-0376
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: MADEIRA BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE IDLING EAST TOWARDS THE JOHNS PASS BRIDGE, WAITING FOR BOAT TRAFFIC TO CLEAR. WHILE WAITING V1 TURNED AROUND TOWARDS V2. V2 WAS AT DRIFT. A WAVE PUSHED V1 INTO V2 KNOCKING OFF BOTH OCCUPANTS INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: FL-2010-0377
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: FORT MEYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OV1 WAS CRUISING WHEN IT STRUCK A WAVE CAUSING IT TO BECOME AIRBORNE. THE OPERATOR OF THE PWC SUSTAINED A PUNCTURE WOUND TO HIS INNER LEFT THIGH WHEN HE LANDED ON THE LEFT HANDLE BAR OF THE PWC.


BARDID: FL-2010-0378
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 STRUCK V2 IN THE STARBOARD STERN AND TRAVELED OVER TOP OF V2 CAUSING THE OCCUPANTS OF V2 TO BE STRUCK BY WC AND THROWN INTO THE WATER. V2 WAS CAPSIZED WHEN THE TOUR GUIDE ARRIVED ON SCENE. V1 WAS STILL UP RIGHT.


BARDID: FL-2010-0379
Date: 2010-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ESCAMBIA RIVER
NearestCityTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS EXITING RIVER CUT TURNING SOUTH ON PLANE IN A CURVE UNDER A BRIDGE. V2 WAS ENTERING CUT TURNING NORTH UNDER THE BRIDGE AND WAS STRUCK BY V1. V1'S PORT BOW SIDE STRUCK THE PORT STERN SIDE OF V2.


BARDID: FL-2010-0380
Date: 2010-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: FT MEYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THREE INDIVIDUALS WERE RIDING A PWC JUST OFF FT MEYERES BEACH WHEN THE OPERATOR TURNED THE PWC AND ALL THREE INDIVIDUALS WERE EJECTED. DURING THE EJECTION, AN OCCUPANT WAS STRUCK BY THE PWC AND SUSTAINED A CUT ON HER FOREHEAD.


BARDID: FL-2010-0381
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGGY BAYOU
NearestCityTown: NICEVILLE
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADING NORTH IN BOGGY BAYOU ENROUTE TO NORTHLIGHT MARINA. THE 55FT CARVER MANEUVERED IN THE CHANNEL AS IT PASSES GIUSEPPI'S WHARF IN NICEVILLE. IT THREW A LARGE WAKE AS IT PASSED, WHICH RESULTED IN 6 F THE VESSELS SUSTAINING DAMAGE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0382
Date: 2010-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS EXITING A CANAL WHEN THE WAKE FROM THE JETSKI IN FRONT OF HIM PUSHED HIM INTO A ROCK PILE ON HIS STARBOARD SIDE. TWO MEN WERE EJECTED.


BARDID: FL-2010-0383
Date: 2010-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 TWO PEOPLE ATTEMPTED TO BOARD FROM STERN, WAVES CAME OVER TRANSOM AND SWAMPED VESSEL. THEN V1 CAPSIZED.


BARDID: FL-2010-0384
Date: 2010-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: C-9 CANAL
NearestCityTown: MIAMI GARDENS
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING WEST ON C9 CANAL ABOUT A HALF MILE EAST OF THE NW 27 AVE BRIDGE. OPERATOR OF V1 SAW A CONCRETE SUPPORT PILING APPROACHING AND VEERED RIGHT BUT STILL STRUCK THE PILING WITH THE PORT SIDE BOW OF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2010-0385
Date: 2010-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ESTERO BAY
NearestCityTown: FORT MEYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE PART OF A PWC DOLPHIN TOUR. THE TOUR GROUP WAS COMING TO A STOP IN ESTERO BAY, NEAR NEW PASS. V2 HAS JUST FINALLY SETTELED IN THE WATER WHEN V1 WHICH WAS STILL UNDERWAY, RAMPED UP THE BACK RIGHT SIDE OF V2 CRUSHING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PWC'S HANDLE BARS, AND BREAKING SOME OF THE PLASTIC ON THE PWC, EJECTING ALL FOUR PASSENGERS INTO THE WATER. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS ON BOARD EACH PWC.


BARDID: FL-2010-0386
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: FL
NearestCityTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS OPERATING NORTHBOUND IN MANDALAY CHANNEL IN CLEARWATER AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. AN OCCUPANT ON THE MOVING VESSEL wILLFULLY JUMPED OVERBOARD NEAR THE STARBOARD STERN AREA OF THE VESSEL, POSSIBLY KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND SANK TO THE BOTTOM. VICTIM WAS PULLED TO THE BOAT, WAS ADMINISTERED CPR AND SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSPORTED TO MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL AN PRONOUNCED DECEASED.


BARDID: FL-2010-0387
Date: 2010-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST GEORGE SOUND
NearestCityTown: CARRABELLE
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 OPERATOR WAS TRANSITING FROM DOG ISLAND TO CARRABELLE. AT 19:30 V1 WAS HALFWAY ACROSS THE BAY WHEN IT TOOK A WAVE OVER THE BOW. THE OPERATOR TRIED TO TURN THE VESSEL BUT ANOTHER WAVE CAME OVER THE STERN SINKING THE BOAT.


BARDID: FL-2010-0491
Date: 2010-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADING OUT OF THE MARINA. THE STRONG CURRENT COMING INTO THE CHANNEL AND A 7 TO 10 MPH GUST OF NORTHWEST WIND FORCED A CHANGE OF DIRECTION INTO V2.


BARDID: FL-2010-0492
Date: 2010-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
THE DRIVER NOSED THE VESSEL UP ON A FLOATING DOCK AND WITH THAT THE TRANSOM WENT DOWN AND THE WAVES STARTED COMING OVER THE TRANSOM AND FILLED THE BOAT WITH WATER AND IT SUNK. ALL OCCUPANTS JUMPED OUT ONTO THE DOCK WITHOUT INJURIES. SEATOW FLOATED THE VESSEL AND TOWED IT TO THE BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: FL-2010-0493
Date: 2010-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:28:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW COYNTON BEACH
NearestCityTown: BOYNTON BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: VESSEL HIT BRIDGE BREAKING LIGHT ON BRIDGE
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS NORTH BOUND IN THE ICW APPROACHING EAST OCEAN AVE BRIDGE IN BOYNTON BEACH FLA. V1 SAID THAT HE LOOKED AT THE CLEARENCE NUMBERS ON THE BRIDGE AND SAID IT SHOWED THAT HE HAD ENOUGH CLEARANCE FOR HIS VESSEL TO PASS UNDER THE BRIDGE. V1 MOVED FOREWARD TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE THE BRIDGE AND HIS RADAR AND SAT DOME MADE IMPACT WITH THE CENTER SPAN OF THE BRIDGE TAKING OUT ONE OF THE CENTER SPAN LIGHTS. V1 THEN BACKED OUT FROM THE BRIDGE AND CALLED THE BRIDGE AND SAID THEIR NUMBERS WERE OFF V1 HAD NO INJURIES TO HIS PASSENGERS.


BARDID: FL-2010-0494
Date: 2010-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. MARKS RIVER
NearestCityTown: ST. MARKS
County: WAKULLA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE RETURNING FROM FISHING IN THE FLATS OF APALACHEE BAY, V1 STRUCK A SUBMERGED BOAT WRECK. V1 CUT THE CORNER OF THE MARKED CHANNEL DOWNSTREAM OF RED NUNN 12 WHILE RETURNING TO ST MARKS LIGHTHOUSE BOAT RAMP. THIS RESULTED IN THE COLLISION OF AN UNDERWATER BOAT WRECK. THE COLLISION CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE PORT SIDE OF THE HULL. THE COLLISION ALSO BENT THE SKEG AND CHIPPED THE PROP. OCCUPANT 1 WAS EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL WITH NO INJURIES SUSTAINED.


BARDID: FL-2010-0496
Date: 2010-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:34:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBASTIAN INLET
NearestCityTown: SEBASTIAN
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE FISHING IN V1 EAST OF A1A IN THE SEBASTIAN INLET. THE OPERATOR OF V1 WAS MOTORING FOREWARD TO TAKE UP THE ANCHOR WHEN A WAVE CAUSED THE BOAT TO SPIN AND THE ANCHOR LINE BECAME ENTANGELED IN THE MOTOR. A WAVE THEN CRASHED OVER THE STERN, SWAMPING AND CAPSIZING THE VESSEL. THE OCCUPANTS WERE EJECTED INTO THE WATER. THEY WERE BOTH QUICKLY RESCUED BY NEARBY BOATERS AND HELPED TO A RESPONDING INDIAN RIVER SHERIFF'S OFFICER'S VESSEL WHICH THEN TOWED V1 AND THE MEN TO COCONUT POINT BOAT RAMP AT SEBASTIAN INLET STATE PARK.


BARDID: FL-2010-0497
Date: 2010-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: DAMAGE TO A SEAWALL, FENCE. AND BOAT LIFT
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON THE ICW. V1 VEERED TO THE RIGHT STRIKING A SEAWALL FENCE AND BOAT LIFT. V1 CAME TO REST AT A POINT 3.


BARDID: FL-2010-0498
Date: 2010-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: FORT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM AND A FRIEND WERE IN SEPERATE KAYAKS APROXIMATELY 1 MILE OFF OF BAHIA MAR IN FORT LAUDERDALE WHEN THE FRIEND OBSEVED THE VICTIM FALL OFF OF HIS KAYAK. WHEN THE FRIEND PULLED THE VICTIM OUT OF THE WATER THE VICTIM WAS UNRESPONSIVE. THE FRIEND THEN PADDLED BACK TO SHORE WHICH TOOK APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR AND 17 MINUTES AND CALLED 911. FLFD ARRIVED AND ATTEMPTED TO RENDER FIRST AID AND TRANSPORTED THE VICTIM TO BROWARD GENERAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD. THE USCG RECOVERED THE KAYAK OF THE THE VICTIM AND TURNED IT OVER TO FLPD MARINE UNIT.


BARDID: FL-2011-0559
Date: 2011-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 TOOK SEVERAL LARGE WAVES OVER THE BOW WHICH CAUSED THE VESSEL TO BE SWAMPED. ALL 5 PERSONS ON BOARD WERE EJECTED WITH LIFE JACKETS ON. FRIENDS NEARBY RESCUED THE PEOPLE IN THE WATER AND TOOK THEM BACK TO DAVIS ISLAND BOAT RAMP. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED DURING THE INCIDENT.


BARDID: FL-2011-0560
Date: 2011-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: RETENTION POND @ 1072 CELEBRAN
NearestCityTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/05/2011 at approximately 0300hrs Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) responded to assist Jacksonville Fire Rescue with a call that a person was missing in a retention pond. JSO dive team members located the victim's body at 0545hrs in 9' of water approximately 15 yards from shore. The victim and two others boarded a canoe after 0200hrs after a night of drinking at The Pub bar. When attempting a turn in the canoe it flipped over ejecting all three occupants into the water. The victim could not swim and was not wearing a PFD.
     JSO Homicide worked the call as an accidental drowning. Next of kin was notified, witness statements were collected and Jacksonville Medical Examiners responded and took control of the victims body.  


BARDID: FL-2011-0561
Date: 2011-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CHAPMAN
NearestCityTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On October 22, 2011 at about 15:00 hours, Vessel 1 was carrying 2 passengers on a tube on Lake Chapman in Tampa, Florida. One of the occupants fell off the tube and swam towards the vessel. While trying to board the vessel the occupant was cut by the motor's propeller. EMS was called and took the tube occupant to St. Joseph's hospital where she received treatment for her wounds.; victim:Lacerations to the left leg below the knee.


BARDID: FL-2011-0563
Date: 2011-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator rented a PWC in Sebastian, Fl. This was his first time operating a PWC. He was given instructions on how to operate the vessel by the livery owner prior to leaving the marina. He proceeded out of the marina toward the ICW. When he cleared the east end of the dock he began to throttle up. He began to go too fast for his comfort and panicked when he realized he was heading straight for a sign post. He stated that he froze as he realized he was going to impact the sign. He hit the sign while on plane and was ejected from the PWC. He swam over the sign he impacted and held on until help came. He sustained a laceration to his right knee.; Operator was transported the Sebastian River Medical Center where he was admitted to the emergency room for treatment. I was told by his attending nurse that he received 10 stitches to close his knee wound and that he had no other serious physical problems.


BARDID: FL-2011-0564
Date: 2011-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: HILLSBORO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A LARGE WAKE CAUSE THE OPERATOR TO LOSE HER GRIP AND FALL ONTO THE BOW GUNNEL AREA. SHE RECIEVED A LACERATION ABOVE HER RIGHT EYE AND BRUISES ON HER FACE.; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0565
Date: 2011-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:43:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND THROUGH THE BOCA RATON INLET BRIDGE. V2 WAS HEADED SOUTHBOUND. THE AFT PORT SIDE OF V2 STRUCK THE AFT PORT SIDE OF V1 CAUSING V1 TO VEER INTO AND STRIKE THE BRIDGE FEEDER SYSTEM. V1 SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE AFT STARBOARD AREA OF THE BOAT. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2011-0722
Date: 2011-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SADDLE CREEK
NearestCityTown: LAKELAND
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE HULL OF V1 STRUCK THE BOTTOM IN A SHALLOW AREA NEAR THE SOUTH SHORE. THE OPERATOR WAS EJECTED FROM THE BOAT AND SWAM TO SHORE. THE VESSEL CONTINUED ON AND TURNED TO PORT UNTIL IT CAME TO REST ON THE NORTH SHORE.


BARDID: FL-2011-0723
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTA ROSA SOUND
NearestCityTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was eastbound in the (ICW) Santa Rosa Sound. V-1 went over the wake of another vessel at approximately 60 miles per hour. The vessel went air born and hit the water on it starboard side and both occupants were ejected from the vessel. Neither occupant was injured.


BARDID: FL-2011-0725
Date: 2011-12-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST OF ICW
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 TRAVELING WEST AT IDLE SPEED. STRUCK BRIDGE WITH aT TOP DUE TO LACK OF CLEARANCE. T TOP FOLDED BACK, PINNING VICTIM TO THE LEANING POST CAUSING CONTUSION TO LEG.


BARDID: FL-2011-0726
Date: 2011-02-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SPRING LAKE
NearestCityTown: NEW PORT RICHEY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS AT ANCHOR. OCCUPANT OF V1 PULL UP THE ANCHOR AND V1 BEGAN TAKING ON WATER. THE OCCUPANTS ENTERED THE WATER AND SWAM BACK TO THE DOCK. ONCE OCCUPANT SOMEHOW CUT HIS HAND AND WAS TAKING TO THE HOSPITAL TO GET STITCHES. ; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0727
Date: 2011-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Victim  was on board V1, when he slipped off the swim platform. V1 was in reverse attempting to set anchor when victim fell and was pulled under by V1 propellers. victim re-surfaced off the port bow of V1 where he was pulled out of the water by Fire Rescue.


BARDID: FL-2011-0728
Date: 2011-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE COMMUNITY POND
NearestCityTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR V-1 fell overboard, out of his kayak and drowned.  No external physical injuries were present.


BARDID: DE-2010-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityTown: Smyrna
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
18 ft boat with two fishermen launched in the Delaware Bay during rough seas, boat became entangled in Gillnet, Swamped then capsized, One body was recovered, one was not


BARDID: DE-2010-0020
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Fenwick Island
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was north bound 60 yards off the beach, because of an elevated box operator of Vessel 1 did not see 3 occupants in a small raft, Vessel 1 ran over raft stricking one person in the leg with prop. operator was cited for neg ops,


BARDID: DE-2010-0022
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityTown: Millsboro
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was up on plane, operator heard a load noise from stern area, transom engine blots broke and engine fell off of boat


BARDID: DE-2010-0023
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:24:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlatic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Millsboro
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was inbound, operator was under the influence,  missed the inlet and drove boat on the beach on south side of inlet


BARDID: DE-2010-0024
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityTown: Bowers Beach
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was outbound from shore line, Operator failed to see Bouy, Vessel hit bouy and ejected all person on board


BARDID: DE-2010-0026
Date: 2010-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:04:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Assawoman Bay
NearestCityTown: South Bethany
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was attempting to moor when passenger struck out leg to fend off moored vessel and broke ankle of passenger


BARDID: DE-2010-0028
Date: 2010-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth Bay
NearestCityTown: Dewey Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessle 2 were North bound toward the southern entrance of Canal, Operator of Vessel 1 slowed down and Vessle 2 impacted stern of Vessel 1 thowing passengwer into water, a third vessel not involved to vivtim to shore and victim was transported to hospital and treated and released.


BARDID: DE-2010-0029
Date: 2010-11-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityTown: Bethany Beach
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
PropertyDamageDescription: Motor mount including motor removed from hull, Motor submerged in the saltwater
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time, I responded to the Indian River Inlet for a 10-10 involving a pontoon and possible whale. I arrived and documented the pontoon at the Public ramp that was towed in by Tow Boat Us, with a photo (see attached). I interviewed the owner/operator of V-1 (DL 6227 U) and was advised that at approx 0800hrs he and his wife had departed from Masseys Landing to fish the inlet. At approx 0900hrs, V-1 was finished with thier first drift outside the entrance to the marina. When he was planeing to move back to drift again, the collision with the unknown object occured. The motor and motor mount was ripped off and hanging by the steering cable. the operator stated that he did not see anything in the water prior to and after the collision. After a unknown boater advised operator that there had been a whale in the inlet all morning around the Coast Guard station. The collision occured several hundred yards from where the sighting was. There were no violations that occured that contributed in the collision.


BARDID: DE-2011-0002
Date: 2011-02-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: north marina basin
NearestCityTown: rehoboth beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel backing away from fuel dock impacted piling causing same to be broken.  See attached narrative.


BARDID: DE-2011-0003
Date: 2011-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: indian river inlet
NearestCityTown: rehoboth beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel in bound from Atlantic Ocean through Indian River Inlet.  Did not have proper charts for area ans did not know bridge height, mast impacted same.  Auxillary engine failure did not allow for motor to start.  Operator had departed Atlantic City previous day and was unable to make headway past Indian Inlet, which operator thought was Ocean City. Safety boarding conducted and passed.  Passed FST for alcohol impairment.  Isssued summons for negligent ops due to no suitable charts on board.  Operator was in transit from Conneticutt to Texas.  Secured at Indian River Marina to assess damage after being towed in by a another vessel.


BARDID: DE-2011-0005
Date: 2011-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityTown: BETHANY BEACH
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was inbound, had not charts on board, hit bridge with mast, thought he was in another inlet


BARDID: DE-2011-0007
Date: 2011-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: REHOBOTH BAY
NearestCityTown: DEWEY BEACH
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
vessel was cruising when owner said motor just shut down,he observed smoke coming from under eng, cowling, he put fire out with an extingusher,


BARDID: DE-2011-0009
Date: 2011-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityTown: Bethany Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was outbound Indian River Inlet, Hit wave in Inlet knocking several subject to the deck, breaking victims both arms


BARDID: DE-2011-0011
Date: 2011-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: iNDIAN rIVER
NearestCityTown: Millsboro
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating at excessive speed near Jetty wall, he let of on throttle and lost control and hit on top of Jetty,


BARDID: DE-2011-0013
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth bay
NearestCityTown: millsboro
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The two operators were doing high spped semi cirlcles in close quarters to each other, V2 hit V1 head on  V2 vaulted over bow of V1, V2 bow eye impacted head and chest of Operator of V1 and operator of V1  was pronounced dead at the scene.


BARDID: DE-2011-0014
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth Bay
NearestCityTown: Rehoboth beach
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was sailing on a small hobie Cat when it was blown over in high winds. during an attempt to right the vessel, the victim became separated from vessel and drowned


BARDID: DE-2011-0015
Date: 2011-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth Bay
NearestCityTown: Dewey Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Subject went kayaking and called girl friend at 1630 hours after telling her he was on an Island and was going fishing after building a fire. She contacted 911 Center at 2300 hours after not hearing from him. CG and Local fire Department responed and searched unsuccessfully to find subject. At 0700 subject was found and recovered


BARDID: DE-2012-0002
Date: 2012-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Farm Pond
NearestCityTown: Millsboro
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
4 subjects went fishing on farm pond, owner of canoe fished for shore line, and the 3 juveniles fished from canoe, one subject in canoe stood up to adjust clothing,  all three subject went into water, two swam to shore and third the Victim was unable to swim, victim was under water for approx 5 min, two pulled victim back to shore line and began CPR, Victim was transport by helo to AI Dupont for treatment


BARDID: DE-2012-0003
Date: 2012-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:16:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: nanticoke River
NearestCityTown: seaford
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in front of vessel 2 proceeeding toward Rt. 13 bridge. Passenger in Vessel 1 hollered that there was a log in the water. Vessel 1 came off throttle and statrted to turn left to aviod the log in the waterway coming to a complete stop. Vessel 2 following Vessel1 did not respond quickly enough to aviod collision. Vessel 2 when he saw Vessel 1 stop, brought his throttle to neutral postion and struck Vessel 1 riding up onto vessel 1 and sliding off Vessel 1 left side. Passenger in Vessel was ejected in the water. Operator of Vessel 1 was unable to steer as he was knocked temporary unconscious. Vessle 1 proceeded to head forward and turned to the left hitting floating ski dock.


BARDID: DE-2012-0004
Date: 2012-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian river
NearestCityTown: Dewey Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was in bound Indian river inlet, and hit a chain hanging from bridge, damage was to vessels outrigger


BARDID: DE-2012-0005
Date: 2012-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:47:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityTown: Dewy Beacg
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was docked, when fire was noticed by marina personel, fire company responded, extinguished by fire company, Fire originated from appliance cord starboard side bulkhead.Fire contained in cabin


BARDID: DE-2012-0006
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic ocean
NearestCityTown: Dewey Beach
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Veseel 1 was inbound Indian River inlet, vessel 1 became swamped by rough inlet conditions, all persons on board ended up in water, all persons were rescued by passing vessels, one person was injured by cutting foot when helped on board vessel 2, victim was transported to hospital, victim rec'd 4 stiches to foot, treated and released


BARDID: DE-2012-00062
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic ocean
NearestCityTown: Dewey Beach
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
 one person was injured by cutting foot when helped on board vessel 2, victim was transported to hospital, victim rec'd 4 stiches to foot, treated and released


BARDID: DE-2012-0007
Date: 2012-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: blackbird creek
NearestCityTown: townsend
County: new castle
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Drug use
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
victim was reported overdue by family members, victims vessel was located empty, search conducted by fire company delaware stae police helo, and fishand wildlife enforcement, on 07/22/2012 victim was found two miles down stream from where vessel was found anchored,victims body was recovered and turned over to memdical examiner,


BARDID: DE-2012-0008
Date: 2012-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:58:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: rehoboth bay
NearestCityTown: lewes
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
victim was attempting to jump off of vessel and finger caught in hatch and was torn off, victim transported to hospital


BARDID: DE-2012-0009
Date: 2012-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: rehoboth bay
NearestCityTown: dewey beach
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
vessel 1 was proceeding at high speed and skidded across sand bar and struck victim and pinned him against his anchored vessel. victim had exited his vessel and was standing on a sandbar. victim had several broken vertrabrates in his back victim was transported to hospital, vessel 2 operator was arrested for OUI and assault with a vessel.


BARDID: DE-2012-0010
Date: 2012-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:47:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: indian river
NearestCityTown: dewey beach
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting fishing in channel near bouy 14, vessel 2 was up on plane with bow plowing, operator of vessel 2 did not see vessel 1, operator of vessel 1 jumped overboard to avoid being hit, operator of vessel 2 attempted to avoid the collision but could not, passenger on vessel 2 threw a type 4 to operator of Vessel 1 and retreived same, all vessel went to Indian river coast guard station for interview, operator of vessel 2 was cited for faiure to maintain a proper lookout and no boater education card,


BARDID: DE-2012-0011
Date: 2012-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth Bay
NearestCityTown: Dewy Beach
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at slip when owner noticed damage to vessel onstarboard side of hull 5 inches above waterline,heavy gouges approx 3 feet long and damage extended into hull but did not allow water in, officer checked other vessel in marina and found no damaged vessels,


BARDID: DE-2012-0012
Date: 2012-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityTown: Port Penn
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in river using GPS from earlier in the week to go back to a place he had fished, just before arrival he observed birds standing in water, before he could react, the vessel struck the submerged jetty at Reedy Point, p1 was standing center of vessel and was thrown to deck of vessel, P1 had lacerations to his jaw and a broken jaw, P2 was standing in front of passenger seat and was thrown into windsheild lacerating his eyebrow area , operator was not injured,


BARDID: DE-2012-0014
Date: 2012-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityTown: millsboro
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
two jets skis were doing high speed maneuvers when one jet stopped in the path of the other, vessel struck vessel head on slightly to starboard and vaulted up and struck victim, Victim was unconscious and was returned to shore by a oood Samaritan, victim was transported to hospital by helo, and operator was met at ramp by officers who began interview process, jet skis were seized for evidence,


BARDID: DE-2013-0001
Date: 2013-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: delaware river
NearestCityTown: port penn
County: new castle
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date operator/ owner was traveling south in the shipping channel and took a westerly direction heading toward delaware shore line. operator failed to see a marking for a submerged jetty and drove over same. vessel continued over jetty. after observing vessel was taking on water, operator beached the vessel to prevent vessel from sinking,


BARDID: DE-2013-0002
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: delaware bay
NearestCityTown: lewes
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 A Lewes Fire Rescue Boat was in bound for The Delaware bay, Approx .4 miles for entrance of Roosevelt Inlet Vessel 2 impacted Vessel 1 which was at idle in the stern area and engine cover area of vessel 1, Vessel 2 then backed down and then towed vessel 1 back to public ramp


BARDID: DE-2013-0003
Date: 2013-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Bay
NearestCityTown: millsboro
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were underway and traveling close to each other. vessel 2 tuned sharply in front of vessel 1, operator of vessel 1  an inexperienced operator let off of steering and had no steerage and impacted with vessel 2. a few minutes later vessel 1 was taking on water and partially sunk.  officer took subjects on his vessel and returned to dock,


BARDID: DE-2013-0004
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityTown: Port Penn
County: New Castl
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was inbound and accidentally engaged the brake mechanism on the jet ski. when it engaged the victim wrist and forearm broke from the movement of the jet ski.  victim drove him self to hospital where he was interviewed by officer.


BARDID: DE-2013-0005
Date: 2013-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityTown: Ocean View
County: sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was in bound with victim on back of jet ski, operator slowed down to avoid a large boat wake, Victim and operator were ejected after hitting boat wake. victim began complaining of neck pain and was taken to shore and ambulance responded and took victim to hospital


BARDID: DE-2013-0006
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth Bay
NearestCityTown: Dewey Beach
County: sussux
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was in the rehoboth lewes canal, upon exiting canal the operator turned to the west and partially ran over west jetty.  He contacted sea town for removal. after removal, vessel began taking on water. vessel was taken to public ramp and taken to beach marine.


BARDID: DE-2013-0007
Date: 2013-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:34:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: delaware river
NearestCityTown: Delaware City
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 hit jetty because of  of failing to maintain a   proper lookout on north side of C&D Canal, near Marker # 2,  three of the four person on board sustained injuries as a results of hitting the interior of the vessel when the vessel came to a dead stop on the jetty wall , Operator was consuming alcohol prior to the collision, and was charged with operating under the influence,


BARDID: DE-2013-0008
Date: 2013-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
State: DE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityTown: Rehobeth
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time, myself afc. responded to indian river inlet for report of a vessel taking on water. Shortly after i was advised that the vessel had sunk and all pob were in the water. Myself and afc. went underway mp-alpha. At that time, subject advised that uscg had pulled all pob from the water and were enroute back to station indian river. All pob were seen and refused any medical treatment and released without injuries. Cpl. made contact with the operator and taken statements. O-1 stated that he told p-2 to anchor. P2 anchored the vessel off the starboard stern. The vessel then started to take on water, causing the bilge to fail. The vessel had swamped and sank in less than one minute. Towboat was able to right the vessel and assist 0-1 with placeing back on the trailer.


BARDID: FE-2011-0001
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:51:00
State: FE
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bush River
WaterConditions: calm
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: SATURDAY
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Subject fell overboard his brother's pontoon boat while trying to retrieve a crab pot.  Unknown cause.


BARDID: FL-2010-0001
Date: 2010-01-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTTSBURG CREEK
NearestCityTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: LONGITUDINAL AND HORIZONTAL WOOD SUPPORT DAMAGE
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF POTTSBURG CREEK. THE OPERATOR REALIZED HE LOST VISIBILITY DUE TO DARKNESS AND DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND GO BACK TO THE BEACH BLVD BOAT RAMP. THE OPERATOR WAS DISORIENTED DUE TO THE DARKNESS AND MADE HIS TURN AT A BEND IN THE RIVER/CREEK, AND PROCEEDED UNDER THE DOCK INJURING THE OPERATOR AND ONE OCCUPANT.


BARDID: FL-2010-0002
Date: 2010-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN RIDGE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: WOODEN SECTION OF FLOATING DOCK, WEST SIDE
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS SOUTHBOUND IN THE ICW JUST SOUTH OF THE OCEAN AVENUE BRIDGE AND THE OPERATOR NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE GAUGE WAS SHOWING AN OVERHEAT WARNING. THE OPERATOR PULLED V1 INTO THE OCEAN RIDGE NATURAL AREA AND TIED OFF TO THE FLOATING DOCK ON THE WEST SIDE. THE OPERATOR OPENED THE REAR HATCH TO LOOK AT THE ENGINE AND OBSERVED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. BOTH OCCUPANTS THEN JUMPED OFF THE VESSEL ONTO THE DOCK AREA AND CALLED 911. DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE BOAT/DOCK FIRE RESCUE WAS UNABLE TO GET FIRE EQUIPMENT TO THE SCENE TO PUT OUT THE VESSEL FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2010-0003
Date: 2010-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: NORTH MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADING IN A NORTHERNLY DIRECTION JUST WEST OF SAND SPUR ISLAND WHILE V2 WAS HEADING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE WESTERN SIDE OF SAND SPUR ISLAND. V2 OPERATOR DID NOT SEE V1 WHICH RESULTED IN V2 STRIKING V1 ON THE PORT SIDE AT MIDSHIP JUST bEFORE THE FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0004
Date: 2010-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: LIGHTHOUSE POINT
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADED IN A WESTWARD DIRECTION. V1 RAN AGROUND ON SHALLOW ROCKS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HILLSBORO INLET.


BARDID: FL-2010-0005
Date: 2010-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GOVERNMENT CUT
NearestCityTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN GOVERNMENT CUT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE CHANNEL. A LARGE SPORTFISHING VESSEL WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE CENTER OF THE CHANNEL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED CREATING A LARGE WAKE, WHILE COMPENSATING FOR THE OUTGOING TIDE. WHEN V1 APPROACHED THE WAKE, IT PUSHED THE VESSEL HARD STARBOARD CAUSING IT TO STRIKE RED CAN BUOY #12. THE IMPACT CAUSED V1 TO START TAKING ON WATER, BUT THE VESSEL MADE IT BACK TO THE 79 STREET BOAT RAMP WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE USCG.


BARDID: FL-2010-0006
Date: 2010-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: DAMAGED CEMENT BOAT LIFT PILLAR AND SEAWALL
RedactedNarrative:
V1  WAS TRVELING SOUTHBOUND IN THE ICW SOUTH OF WOOLBRIGHT BRIDGE AND NORTH OF NAUTICAL MARKER #52A. V1 WAS FAVORING THE WEST SIDE OF THE WATERWAY WHEN THE VESSEL'S STEERING TURNED HARD STARBOARD INDICATING A STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE VESSEL VEERED INO A FIXED BOAT LIFT CEMENT PILLAR CAUSING DAMAGE TO IT AND A SECTION OF CEMENT SEAWALL.


BARDID: FL-2010-0007
Date: 2010-01-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: ST PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: DOCK AND DOCKED VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DOCKING BEHIND THE RESIDENCE, WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL. ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ENGINE STALLED, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AT THE STERN OF THE VESSEL. THE OPERATOR RETRIEVED AND UTILIZED THE VESSEL'S FIRE EXTINGUISHER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. BOTH THE OCCUPANT AND OPERATOR ABANDONED V1 AND GET ON THE SEAWALL. V1 STILL ENGULFED IN FLAMES, DRIFTED EAST AND CAUSED FIRE DAMAGE TO THE ADJOINING DOCK AND AND DOCKED VESSEL. V1 WAS REMOVED BY BOAT US TOWING AT THE REQUEST OF THE OWNER.


BARDID: FL-2010-0008
Date: 2010-01-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOCHLOOSA LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOCHLOOSA
County: ALACHUA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECTS WERE FISHING IN THE LILLYPADS ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE LAKE WHEN THEY DECIDED TO CHANGE LOCATIONS. PROPELLER BECAME CLOGGED WITH VEGETATION AND THE OVERHEAT BUZZER SOUNDED OFF. THE OPERATOR WAS SHIFTING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAR VEGETATION, WHILE THE VICTIM WAS LEANING TOWARD THE MOTOR TO SEE IF WATER WAS BEING EJECTED FROM THE WATER OUTLET. OPERATOR WAS IN FORWARD GEAR AND ACCELERATED THE MOTOR WHILE LOOKING AT THE WATER EJECTOR, HE MOMENTARILY LET GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND V1 MADE A SHARP TURN TO STARBOARD CAUSING THE VICTIM TO BE EJECTED FROM THE PORT STERN AREA. V1 MADE A COMPLETE TURN TO STARBOARD AND THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE VICTIM ON HIS LEFT LEG BELOW THE KNEE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0009
Date: 2010-01-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH BAY
NearestCityTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
ON 01/14/2010, V1 OWNER CHECKED ON HIS VESSEL WHILE IT WAS DOCKED/MOORED. AFTER DEPARTING THE VESSEL AND WHILE STANDING ON THE DOCK, THE OWNER SMELLED SMOKE AND CONTACTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. UPON ARRIVAL, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, AND ARE CONDUCTING THEIR OWN INVESTIGATION. INITIAL INVESTIGATION SUGGEST THAT THE MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS INSIDE THE CABIN FAILED.


BARDID: FL-2010-0010
Date: 2010-01-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: HILLSBORO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 OCCUPANTS WERE FISHING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. V1'S MOTORS WERE ON AND THEY WERE DRIFTING. V1 OPERATOR HEARD A "POP" COME FROM INSIDE THE CENTER CONSOLE, AND WHEN HE WENT TO SEE WHAT THE SOUND WAS, HE ALSO OBSERVED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM A SIDE VENT OF THE CONSOLE. V1 OPERATOR GRABBED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PLACED THE NOZZLE INTO THE VENT. THE EXTINGUISHER ONLY WORKED FOR A SECOND BEFORE FAILING. THE OPERATOR THEN HEARD ANOTHER "POP", SO THE OCCUPANTS WENT INTO THE WATER.

UPON FURTHE QUESTIONING, THE OPERATOR STATED THAT THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE TANK, AND TWO FUEL CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE ELECTRONICS ABOARD V1 WERE CONNECTED TO THE BATTERIES WHICH WERE ALSO STORED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0011
Date: 2010-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH IN THE ICW APPROACHING THE ATLANTIC AVENUE BRIDGE FROM THE SOUTH. V1 LOST POWER IN THE PORT ENGINE RESTRICTING MANEUVERABILITY. V1 OPERATOR ADVISED BRIDGE TENDER OF EMERGENCY, BUT THE BRIDGE DID NOT OPEN. V1 OPERATOR TRIED TO PUT V1 IN REVERSE WITH ONE ENGINE, BUT DUE TO THE OUTGOING TIDE AND EXTREME SOUTH WIND, THE PORT SIDE OF V1 LAID UP AGAINST THE BRIDGE CAUSING DAMAGE TO V1.


BARDID: FL-2010-0012
Date: 2010-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE TROLLING FOR FISH, V1 WAS TOSSED ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE BY A LARGE WAVE. THE VESSEL WAS NOT ABLE TO RIGHT ITSELF BEFORE THE NEXT WAVE. WATER RUSHED OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VESSEL AN SHORTLY AFTER THE VESSEL ROLLED OVER COMPLETELY.


BARDID: FL-2010-0013
Date: 2010-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: OCEAN RIDGE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TROLLING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AT THE ABOVE LOCATION. V1 OPERATOR NOTICED WATER COMING IN OVER THE TRANSOM AND TRIED TO ACTIVATE THE BILGE PUMP BUT IT DID NOT WORK. HE THEN TRIED GIVING THE ENGINE GAS AND IT STALLED OUT. THE STERN OF THE VESSEL THEN WENT UNDER AND THE OCCUPANTS JUMPED OUT INTO THE WATER PRIOR TO THE VESSEL CAPSIZING. THEY WERE THEN PICKED UP BY A PASSING VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2010-0014
Date: 2010-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: HILLSBORO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO COMMUNICATE WITH V2 OPERATOR AND WAS FACING BOW TO BOW WHEN A WAVE PUSHED THE STARBOARD SIDE OF HIS VESSEL UNDER THE STARBOARD SIDE OF V2 AS HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL ALONGSIDE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0015
Date: 2010-01-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: PALM BEACH SHORES
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS DOCKED IN SLIP #8 OF THE SOUTH DOCK AT THE SAILFISH MARINA. V1 WAS DOCKING INTO SLIP #7 OF THE SOUTH DOCK. V1 STRUCK A WOOD MOORING POLE SEPARATING SLIP #7 AND #8. THIS CAUSED THE POLE TO FLEX AND STRIKE V2, CAUSING DAMAGE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0016
Date: 2010-01-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE IDLING DOWN THE 2ND NORTHERNMOST CANAL OF THE SUB PITS. V1 WAS HEADING EAST AND V2 WAS HEADING WEST. BOTH VESSEL'S CAME TO REST AND POWERED DOWN TO LOOK AT THE NEARBY SHORE. V1 WAS DRIFTING TOO CLOSE TO THE EMBANKMENT AND POWERED UP HIS VESSEL. V1 THEN LOST CONTROL AND MADE A SHARP TURN STARBOARD. V1 STRUCK V2'S STARBOARD SIDE AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 10-20 MPH. V2 OPERATOR WAS STRUCK BY V1 AND EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2010-0017
Date: 2010-01-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUTTONWOOD SOUND
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 HIT AN UNKNOWN OBJECT AND DAMAGED THE STARBOARD PORTION OF THE BOW AND ALSO MIDSHIP ABOVE AND BELOW THE WATERLINE. OPERATOR STATES IT WAS RAINING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT AND DID NOT SEE WHAT HE HIT.


BARDID: FL-2010-0018
Date: 2010-01-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ORANGE LAKE
NearestCityTown: ORANGE LAKE
County: ALACHUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS RETURNING TO HAGGY BERRY BOAT RAMP. V1 OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A LOG IN THE PATH OF HIS VESSEL. WHEN THE OPERATOR SWERVED, HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS STEERING ARM THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE OUTBOARD. V1 BEGAN TO DRIVE IN A CIRCLE UNTIL THE OPERATOR LEANED OVER THE SIDE OF V1 TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING ARM. AS THE OPERATOR LEANED OVER THE SIDE OF THE VESSEL, IT BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER. V1 BEGAN TO SINK WHILE BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE STANDING INSIDE THE VESSEL. V1 OCCUPANTS SWAM 100 FEET TO SHORE AND BEGAN SCREAMING FOR HELP. APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES LATER, A LOCAL BOATER HEARD THEIR REQUEST FOR HELP AND TRANSPORTED THE VICTIM'S TO SHORE WITH HIS VESSEL, THEN TO SHAND'S HOSPITAL IN GAINESVILLE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0019
Date: 2010-02-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: AQUA CREEK
NearestCityTown: NEW SMYRNA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: DOCK AT RESIDENCE DESTROYED
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ON PLANE IN AQUA CREEK WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL RELEASED FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE. V1 STRUCK A DOCK, CAUSING IT TO COLLAPSE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0020
Date: 2010-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS SOUTHBOUND IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE OFF DELRAY BEACH WHEN THE OPERATOR NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.V1 OPERATOR OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE STARBOARD ENGINE. THE HALON FIRE SYSTEM WOULD NOT WORK SO THE OPERATOR CLOSED UP THE HATCH AND HAILED FOR ASSISTANCE ON VHF. THE BOAT WAS ANCHORED BY THE OPERATOR AND HE BOARDED THE PATROL VESSEL. TOW BOAT US TOWED V1 TO FT LAUDERDALE AFTER SMOKE STOPPED COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT.


BARDID: FL-2010-0021
Date: 2010-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOCTOR'S PASS
NearestCityTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADING SOUTH FROM FORT MYERS TO NAPLES BAY. V1 IMPACTED ROCKS AT DOCTOR'S PASS. V1 OPERATOR WAS EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL UPON IMPACT.


BARDID: FL-2010-0022
Date: 2010-01-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANATEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: PALMETTO
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 BACKED OUT AND AWAY FROM THE DOCK, THEN MOVED FORWARD AND TURNED STARBOARD. THE WIND PUSHED V1 FURTHER PORT THAN THE OPERATOR ANTICIPATED, AND V1 STRUCK V2 WHICH WAS MOORED AT THE END OF THE DOCK SLIPS.


BARDID: FL-2010-0023
Date: 2010-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GOVERNMENT CUT
NearestCityTown: EDGEWATER
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING WEST INTO BLUE HOLE FROM GOVERNMENT CUT WHEN HIS STEERING CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE OPERATOR AND ONE OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED. V2 WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND V1 AND MADE MOVEMENT TO AVOID THE COLLISION WITH THE UNMANNED V1 TO NO AVAIL. V1 AND V2 COLLIDED, AND AFTER, THE OTHER V1 OCCUPANT PULLED BACK V1'S THROTTLE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0024
Date: 2010-02-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAVERNIER CREEK
NearestCityTown: TAVERNIER
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS ENTERING TAVERNIER CREEK FROM THE NORTH USING AN UNMARKED CHANNEL. V1 WAS EXITING TAVERNIER CREEK USING THE SAME UNMARKED CHANNEL. VESSELS COLLIDED AT THE BOW. V1 LEFT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: FL-2010-0025
Date: 2010-03-04 00:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: 9TH STREET CANAL
NearestCityTown: KEY COLONY BEACH
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 BILGE DRAIN PLUG BECAME LOOSE DURING VESSEL OPERATION AND FELL OUT ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER INTO V1, CAUSING IT TO SINK. V1 OPERATOR PRIOR TO SECURING IT AT THE DOCK, WAS UNAWARE THAT THE BILGE DRAIN PLUG WAS NOT SECURE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0026
Date: 2010-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: APALACHICOLA RIVER
NearestCityTown: WEWAHITCHKA
County: CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM'S VESSEL RAN UP ON A LOG CAUSING THE STERN OF THE VESSEL TO GO DOWN. DUE TO THE SWIFT CURRENT CAUSED BY FLOOD WATERS, WATER SWAMPED THE VESSEL CAUSING IT TO SINK.


BARDID: FL-2010-0027
Date: 2010-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING WEST ENTERING PORT CANAVERAL WHEN THE STEERING CABLE BROKE. V1 TURNED STARBOARD AND RAN AGROUND ON THE JETTY JUST WEST OF THE TRIDENT BASIN ENTRANCE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0028
Date: 2010-02-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: LAYTON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: CARTIER WATCH, PERSONAL CLOTHING, BOSE SOUND SYSTEM, KITCHEN UTENSILS, VACUUM, KITCHEN APLIANCES
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS CRUISING NORTHBOUND IN HAWKS CHANNEL WHEN THE OPERATOR NOTICED THE RPM'S DROP AND SAW FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ROOM. HE OPENED THE HATCH AND SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES DOWN BELOW. HE CALLED USCG OVER RADIO TELLING THEM HE WAS IN DISTRESS. HE THEN DEPLOYED THE LIFE BOAT AND ALL OCCUPANTS ABOARD V1 GOT IN AND HEADED AWAY FROM THE BURNING V1. THE LIFE BOAT AND ITS OCCUPANTS WERE TAKEN ONBOARD A GOOD SAMARITAN VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2010-0029
Date: 2010-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: PONCE INLET
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
PropertyDamageDescription: 50 FEET OF DOCK DESTROYED
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK AT THE FUEL STATION AT INLET HARBOR RESTAURANT. AS V1 WAS APPROACHING THE DOCK, THE STARBOARD ENGINE CONTROL ALARM ALERTED. AT THAT TIME THE STARBOARD ENGINE GOT STUCK IN FORWARD GEAR. WITH THE ENGINE IN GEAR, THE V1 OPERATOR WENT AROUND THE FUEL DOCK AND CRASHED THROUGH A WALKWAY DOCK AND CAME TO REST ON THE SHORELINE.


BARDID: FL-2010-0030
Date: 2010-01-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER CANAL
NearestCityTown: FT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: SIGNS ALONG LOWER EDGE OF BRIDGE WERE FOLDED OVER
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADING WESTBOUND ON SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER. V1 STRUCK THE CSX TRAIN BRIDGE AS IT WAS LOWERING.


BARDID: FL-2010-0031
Date: 2010-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS SOUTHWESTERLY BOUND OFF KEY LARGO. V1 WAS ON PLANE AND STRUCK AN UNKNOWN SUBMERGED OBJECT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE STARBOARD DRIVE TRAIN FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE RUDDER.


BARDID: FL-2010-0032
Date: 2010-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: DUCK KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS AT ANCHOR ON THE OCEANSIDE OF LONG KEY. V1 OPERATOR WAS FISHING AND ATTEMPTED TO RAISE THE ANCHOR. A WAVE CAME OVER THE BOW AND FILLED THE ANCHOR LOCKER THAT WAS OPEN AT THE TIME. THE OPERATOR PICKED UP THE ANCHOR AND THROTTLED FORWARD ATTEMPTING TO LET THE WATER GO OUT THE BACK, BUT ANOTHER WAVE SWAMPED THE BOW AND THEN THE TRANSOM. V1 WAS NOW PARTIALLY SUBMERGED AND THE BATTERIES SHORT-CIRCUITED. V1 OPERATOR INFLATED HIS LIFE JACKET AND CALLED 911. HE THEN ATTEMPTED TO KEEP V1 AFLOAT BY STUFFING THE REST OF THE LIFE JACKETS IN V1. USCG AND FWC RESPONDED AND RESCUED THE OPERATOR. TOW BOAT SALVAGED V1 AND TOWED IT BACK TO THE OUTDOOR RESORT.


