# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: OH-2012-0145
Date: 2012-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityTown: LAke MIlton
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS SOUTHBOUND AT ABOUT 15 MPH TOWING A PERSON ON A WAKE BOARD.  THE WAKE BOARD CAUGHT UNDER WATER AND FLIPPED VICTIM HEAD FIRST AND WAKE BOARD HIT HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION.


BARDID: OH-2012-0147
Date: 2012-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation heading north along the eastern shoreline pulling a skier.  Not being familiar with the area (including the depth of water in the area) the Operator ran Vessel 1 aground causing damage to the lower unit.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: OH-2012-0149
Date: 2012-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim was attempting to reboard Vessel 1 after water tubing when she slid under the stern of Vessel 1 and was struck by the propeller of Vessel 1 (Vessel 1 was drifting/engine not engaged at the time of the incident).  Following the incident the Victim was brought aboard Vessel 1 by other parties on board and taken to shore for medical treatment.


BARDID: OH-2012-0154
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
As Vessel 1 exited the channel it struck a submerged rock (part of an old breakwall), throwing the Operator from Vessel 1 and resulting in a 6-inch hole in the hull and water damage to the engine after it began taking on water.


BARDID: OH-2012-0155
Date: 2012-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:10:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in route to go fishing when Vessel 1 approached too close to the northeast corner of Middle Bass Island (Lonz Point) and ran aground.  The incident resulted in a larae hole in the hull of Vessel 1 and the significant wave height on the day of the incident (3-4 foot waves) caused additional damage to the bottom of Vessel 1.  Due to the shallow water and wave action the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were removed to safety by a USCG helicopter.


BARDID: OH-2012-0156
Date: 2012-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While the four Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were engaged in drift fishing Vessel 1 took on water and capsized, putting all persons in to the water.  It was later determined that the cause of the incident was a broach in the throttle cable bellows which had allowed water to enter Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2012-0158
Date: 2012-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling north/northeast at approximately 18-22 knots and was lined up with 2 of 3 white shipping channel markers in order to stay east of the 3rd marker off Bay Point.  At approximately 75 yards east of the 3rd marker the water depth rapidly changed from 6-8 feet of depth to no depth as the sandbar apparently extended well beyond the 3rd marker.  The Operator rapidly throttled back at this point, causing the Occupant in the bench seat to slide off and strike the cabin door.  The Operator refrained from turning at this point in order to minimize additional injury to the Victim and Vessel 1 came to a stop as it slid through the sand.


BARDID: OH-2012-0161
Date: 2012-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes
NearestCityTown: NEW FRANKLIN TWP
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS OPERATING IN A MARKED SPEED ZONE. OPERATOR TURNED ABRUPTLY CAUSING A MALE PASSENGER TO FALL INTO A SMALLER FEMALE PASSENGER. FEMALE PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AND TREATED FOR A BROKEN CLAVICLE.


BARDID: OH-2012-0162
Date: 2012-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch
NearestCityTown: CHARLESTOWN
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Low Water Level
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS OPERATING TOWING AN OCCUPANT ON A WAKE BOARD AND STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT IN UNUSUALLY LOW WATER CONDITIONS CAUSING DAMAGE.
OWNER / OPERATOR WAS NOT VERY COOPERATIVE IN PROVIDING INFORMATION. REPORTS 8 PERSONS ON BOARD BUT UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE NAMES AND PERSONAL INFORMATION.


BARDID: OH-2012-0163
Date: 2012-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch
NearestCityTown: Paris TWP
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS OPERATING TOWING VICTIM ON INFLATABLE DEVICE.  iNFLATABLE DEVICE HIT A WAKE AND VICTIM WAS EJECTED AND IMPACTED WATER CAUSING A DISLOCATION OF LEFT SHOULDER.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. LEFT SHOULDER HAS BEEN DISLOCATED IN THE PAST.


BARDID: OH-2012-0164
Date: 2012-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:39:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mogadore Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Mogadore
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESSES OBSERVED THE VICTIM CLINGING TO THE ELECTRIC MOTOR AND HOLDING ON TO A TYPE II PFD AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30 A.M. ON SEPT. 4, 2012. VICTIM WAS NOT RESPONSIVE. VESSEL WAS CAPSIZED. WITNESSES CALLED 911 AND BODY WAS RECOVERED BY LOCAL FIRE DEPT AND VICTIM PRONOUNCED  DECEASED ON SCENE BY CORONER INVESTIGATOR. VICTIM LEFT HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 7 P.M. SEPT. 3, 2012 TO FISH ALONE.  THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE INCIDENT.
 
Coroner's Report received October 4, 2012 indicating the cause of death as 1) probable hypothermia and 2 prolonged immersion in fresh water. 
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BARDID: OH-2012-0168
Date: 2012-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek
NearestCityTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
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 recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling north; Vessel 2 was travelling east, approaching from the port side of Vessel 1.  The bow of Vessel 2 impacted the port side of Vessel 1 midship causing damage to both vessels.  Following the collision the Operator of Vessel 1 complained of pain on the left side of her body; she was backboarded and transported to the hospital for treatment where it was determined that she had suffered a broken left scapula and five broken ribs on the left side.


BARDID: OH-2012-0169
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityTown: Berlin Township
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading northeast toward the bridge while on plane when the Operator of Vessel 1 reported that the water depth went from significantly deep to approximately 2 feet deep in a short period of time.  As a result of the reduction in depth the outdrive on Vessel 1 struck the sandbar (the reason for the reduction in depth) causing the outdrive to crack and Vessel 1 to begin taking on water.  An Occupant aboard Vessel 1 was transported to the hospital for an ankle injury as a result of the incident as well.


BARDID: OH-2012-0170
Date: 2012-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Low Water Level
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling at approximately 20 miles per hour when it entered a shallow area and struck the bottom of the lake causing damage to the lower unit.


BARDID: OH-2012-0172
Date: 2012-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Geneva
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated in shallow waters off of Geneva on the Lake when Vessel 1 struck an unidentified underwater object and then ran aground.  After Vessel 1 ran aground the two persons on board Vessel 1 exited the vessel and tried to push it off of the object that it was grounded upon.  After breaking Vessel 1 free and re-boarding Vessel 1 the Operator realized that his cell phone had been in his pocket while he was in the water, thereby ruining it.  Vessel 1 was then operated back to the marina and retrieved; investigation revealed severe damage to the lower unit as a result of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2012-0173
Date: 2012-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling from east to west, under sail, with the red/green/white masthead light on.  As Vessel 1 approached Ashtabula Harbor the Operator checked for approaching vessels and, seeing none, went below to check a navigation chart on his laptop.  The Operator states that he was below for less than one minute.  Vessel 2 was headed northeast out of Ashtabula Harbor when the Occupants aboard Vessel 2 saw Vessel 1 and, after unsuccessfully swerving to avoid collision, Vessel 1 collided with Vessel 2.  The bow of Vessel 1 struck the starboard side of Vessel 2 causing significant damage to both vessels and resulting in two injuries aboard Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2012-0174
Date: 2012-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Anchor chain broke
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored by the Operator at approximately 0100 hours; at approximately 0200 hours the Operator reported that the anchor chain broke on Vessel 1 causing Vessel 1 to begin drifting toward the breakwall.  The Operater hoisted the main sail in an attempt to sail out of the impending collision with the breakwall, but was unsuccessful in doing so as the wind and wave action pushed Vessel 1 into the breakwall resulting in a hole in the hull of Vessel 1 and Vessel 1 taking on water before grounding out on the rocks.


BARDID: OH-2012-0175
Date: 2012-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling eastbound approximately 200 yards north of the breakwall when it struck an unknown submerged object.  Upon striking the object Vessel 1 began taking on a large amount of water through the starboard side.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was able to pilot Vessel 1 to the Lorain Lighthouse where Vessel 1 was attached by a stern line to the shore.  Vessel 1 was entirely submerged within 10-15 minutes of being tethered.


BARDID: OH-2012-0176
Date: 2012-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck water on boat
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 attempted to make a turn to port at which time Vessel 1 "bit" into the water harder than anticipated and, as Vessel 1 changed direction, the Victim's left thumb and right lower leg suffered broken bones due to the force.


BARDID: OH-2012-0177
Date: 2012-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Avon Lake
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed in an esaterly direction when it struck an unidentified submerged object.  The collision resulted in no propulsion available to Vessel 1 and Vessel 1 subsequently drifted toward the shore eventually coming to rest with its hull on the rocks.


BARDID: OH-2012-0178
Date: 2012-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was in the process of trying to "park" Vessel 1 when Vessel 1 travelled over the Jet Dock system into a small moat located behind the dock, striking a partially submerged concrete pillar.


BARDID: OH-2012-0179
Date: 2012-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:25:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork/Harsha Lake
NearestCityTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 2 was operating on plane, crossing the lake on a southwest course; Vessel 1 was being operated with the use of a trolling motor in the open zone of the lake while the 2 Occupants on board were fishing, and was operating in an area in the line of intended travel for Vessel 2.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was not maintaining a proper lookout and did not see Vessel 1 resulting in a collision between the two vessels.  Based on the collision point (the two vessels collided port side to port side) it appears that the Operator of Vessel 2 tried to make an unsuccessful last-minute navigation change to starboard to try to avoid the collision.  As the two vessels collided port side to port side, Vessel 2 ran across the port stern corner of Vessel 1 and made contact with the outboard motor of Vessel 1; the Operator aboard Vessel 1 (who was on the bow of Vessel 1 where the trolling motor was located) was ejected as a result of the incident but was able to swim safely back to Vessel 1 with no injuries.


BARDID: OH-2012-0181
Date: 2012-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Sandusky Bay
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Low Water Level
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck an unmarked submerged rock.  The keel draft on Vessel 1 is 5.5 feet; the rock was approximately 5 feet down from the surface as a result of the water level in the area being at least 1 foot below average depth due to weather conditions.


BARDID: OH-2012-0182
Date: 2012-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Huron River
NearestCityTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at the time of the incident; as Vessel 2 returned to its dock in the same area it created a large wake resulting in damage to Vessel 1 and the dock.


BARDID: OH-2012-0183
Date: 2012-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Kelleys Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 went to the wrong side of the shoal marker and entered water that was too shallow for Vessel 1, eventually grounding Vessel 1 on some rocks.


BARDID: OH-2012-0184
Date: 2012-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:25:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakeside
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was returning to port at the time of the incident; the Operator reported having 4-5 margeritas prior to the incident.  As Vessel 1 was approaching the entrance to East Harbor the Operator was telling the other Occupants aboard  Vessel 1 about the meanings of the red and green lights when he ran Vessel 1 aground on the rocks causing injuries to himself and two other Occupants of Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2012-0185
Date: 2012-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:50:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Catawba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading north out of West Harbor when the motor started sputtering; the Operator of Vessel 1 opened the engine hatch and observed that the coolant hose was broken resulting in water pouring into the engine compartment.  The Operator then had everyone aboard don a PFD and called in a Mayday to the USCG.  By the time that the USCG arrived on scene Vessel 1 was knee-deep and the USCG needed to use a de-watering pump to keep Vessel 1 afloat during the tow.


BARDID: OH-2012-0186
Date: 2012-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage River
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was approaching the public dock when the shift on Vessel 1 failed and he was unable to put Vessel 1 into reverse.  As a result, Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 which was docked at the public docks, causing minor damage to the bow of Vessel 1 and the stern of Vessel 2.  One of the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 also fell in Vessel 1 due to the collision resulting in bruising to his left side ribs.


BARDID: OH-2012-0188
Date: 2012-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Charlestown
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on plane at approximately 45 miles per hour heading in a northbound direction when the Operator observed a large wave and decelerated.  Vessel 1 then struck the wave, causing the Operator to strike the front handlebars of Vessel 1 and then be ejected from Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2012-0189
Date: 2012-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Low Water Level
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated at approximately 30 miles per hour at 30-40 yards offshore when Vessel 1 struck an unknown submerged object.  After the collision the Operator brought Vessel 1 to a stop, then, after being unable to determine the source of the collision or the potential damage caused, the Operator operated back to the ramp and notified authorities of the incident.  After Vessel 1 was loaded onto the trailer and the damage could be assessed it was determined that Vessel 1 suffered significant hull damage.


BARDID: OH-2012-0190
Date: 2012-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Thornville
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling west at idle speed in the open zone when it was struck by Vessel 2, which was on plane heading west to the stern of Vessel 1.  According to witnesses, Vessel 2 travelled up the stern of Vessel 1 and became lodged on top of Vessel 1 after impact.  Following the collision two of the Occupants aboard Vessel 2 transferred over to Vessel 1 while the remaining Vessel 2 Occupants tried to dislodge Vessel 2 from Vessel 1.  When Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were eventually disengaged, Vessel 2 fled the scene of the accident, leaving Vessel 1 disabled due to the damage.
 
The Occupants of Vessel 1 then contacted emergency services resulting in Watercraft Officers arriving on scene.  Responding officers reported that, after locating Vessel 2, the damage was consistent with statements made by all Occupants aboard Vessel 1 when they officers on scene.
 
Responding officers also noted numerous open containers of alcoholic beverages on both vessels; and, according to statements made by Occupants aboard Vessel 2, the Operator of Vessel 2 had been consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the incident at an establishment on the lake.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was cited for a State Park Rule regarding "intoxicating beverages on waters administered by the Division of Parks and Recreation"; however, officers were unable to cite for OUI based on the fact that the Operator of Vessel 2 was unable to be located prior to the 3-hour timeline required to be met.
 
Occupant 3 of Vessel 1 claimed injury due to the collision; she was evaluated by local emergency services but refused to be transported to a local hospital.


BARDID: OH-2012-0195
Date: 2012-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:39:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway, headed westbound near Gordon Park fishing wall when the engines shut down and Vessel 1 drifted into the rocks and onto the wall.  As a result of contacting the rocks the port stern drive was torn off of Vessel 1 and the hull received heavy damage. Operator was injured when he struck the wall.


BARDID: OH-2012-0199
Date: 2012-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when the Operator reported riding over a rock which was just under water level causing damage to Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2012-0200
Date: 2012-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Sandusky Bay
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had just come up onto plane when one of the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 advised the Operator to watch out for Vessel 2 which was approaching from the port stern of Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then slowed to an idle speed, continuing to move forward and putting Vessel 1 directly into the path of Vessel 2.  Vessel 2 struck the port stern area of Vessel 1, breaking the mast from the board of Vessel 2 and knocking the Operator unconscious as he fell into the water.  Following the collision, the Operator of Vessel 1 dove into the water to assist the Victim who was floating face down in the water.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was able to pull the Victim (from Vessel 2) to the back platform of Vessel 1 and contact emergency services for assistance  Both Vessel Operators were cited in this incident.


BARDID: OH-2012-0201
Date: 2012-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Sandusky Bay
NearestCityTown: Danbury Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling at approximately 30 miles per hour at night en route from the marina to the launch ramp using a GPS as the sole navigation tool.  After becoming lost the Operator relied  on the GPS to direct him back to the ramp; the Operator reports that he thought he saw the shoreline, went to reach for his flashlight, and shortly thereafter ran aground.


BARDID: OH-2012-0202
Date: 2012-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lakengren
NearestCityTown: Eaton
County: Preble
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with an Operator and two Occupants on board, struck a wake causing the Operator and Occupants to be ejected from Vessel 1.  The Operator was using a "training key" at the time of the accident which limited the maximum horsepower of Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2012-0203
Date: 2012-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek
NearestCityTown: Harveysburg
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored in the boat overnight camp area approximately 20 yards from shore with two persons on board.  The Operator went below deck to sleep at approximately 9:30 p.m.; the Occupant remained above deck drinking alcohol and listening to music.  At approximately 7:30 a.m. the following morning the Operator came back above deck to find the Occupant missing; the Operator yelled for the Victim, looked in the water, and called the Victim's cell phone with no success.  The Operator then observed that Vessel 1 had drifted approximately 100 yards from where it had been anchored on the previous evening.  The Operator pulled anchor and returned to the orignal anchor site and upon arrival observed the Victim floating facedown in the water at the surface.  The Operator turned off the motor on Vessel 1 and jumped in the water, retrieving the Victim back to Vessel 1.  Another boater in the area assisted with bringing the Victim's body back aboard Vessel 1 where the Operator tried performing CPR for approximately 40 seconds while the other boater contacted 911.  Authorities arrived on scene at which time the Victim was pronounced dead and transported.  Investigation into the incident revealed no indication of foul play; it is suspected that the Victim fell overboard on the night of the incident, possibly due to being under the influence of alcohol


BARDID: OH-2012-0214
Date: 2012-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Grand Rapids
County: Henry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: driver inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was backing the trailering vehicle (Property 1) down the ramp when he inadvertently applied the accelerator rather than the brake.  The vehicle and trailer were propelled onto the dock and then into the water, eventually becoming completely submerged.  The driver's side door of the vehicle was open with the Operator's left foot hanging out at this time; the Operator struck his ankle on the dock causing injury as a result of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2012-0216
Date: 2012-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was launched with two persons on board to go fishing; after finishing the fishing activity the Operator attempted unsuccessfully to restart the outboard motor.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then used the electric trolling motor on Vessel 1 in an attempt to get back to the ramp.  The trolling motor battery ran out of power en route and the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 then manually paddled to the northwest tip of the nature preserve where Vessel 1 was secured while the parties on board went to the public ramp to get another battery for the trolling motor.  When the parties from Vessel 1 returned to the scene however, they found Vessel 1 completely swamped due to deteriorating weather conditions; the vessel was not sea worthy at this point and later in the day was reported as completely destroyed with only small fragments of the hull remaining.


BARDID: OH-2012-0217
Date: 2012-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was launched to go fishing with three persons on board.  The group set anchor, fished, then attempted to pull the anchor at which time it was discovered that the anchor was stuck.  The Operator tried to free the anchor by operating Vessel 1 with stern propulsion, moving Vessel 1 in a circular motion around the pivot point of the anchor.  During this process Vessel 1 became swamped due to stern propulsion and the water conditions (waves).  In an attempt to save Vessel 1 the anchor line was taken off of the bow, however, Vessel 1 subsequently sank with only the top 2 feet of the bow showing above the surface; all persons aboard were ejected into the water.  Nearby boaters rescued the three Occupants and took them to shore where they two of them were transported and treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2012-0220
Date: 2012-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Turtle Creek
NearestCityTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was returning to dock through Turtle Creek at Inland Marina; as Vessel 1 passed the entrance to Fenwick Marina the Operator of Vessel 1 saw a floating object in the water and shortly thereafter the engine on Vessel 1 stopped.  It was then discovered that Vessel 1 had caught a trap/net in the prop of Vessel 1 that had been placed out for a fish survey.


BARDID: OH-2012-0221
Date: 2012-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:22:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was taken out in rough conditions to go fishing; shortly after anchoring the Occupants of Vessel 1 decided that the conditions were too rough to be out and pulled anchor intending to go back to dock.  Vessel 1 was started and was being operated back to the dock when Vessel 1 began to take on water over the bow and the stern, eventually becoming swamped and resulting in the motor cutting out.  After becoming swamped one of the Occupants was able to call 911 for assistance before Vessel 1 then capsized.  Both Occupants were retrieved from the water by USCG Station Detroit and transported for treatment of hypothermia; Vessel 1 was later recovered and towed to shore.


BARDID: OH-2012-0222
Date: 2012-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lake
NearestCityTown: Cortland
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was launched with three persons on board.  It was reported that the plug had been pulled on Vessel 1 prior to launching and the Owner had replaced the plug after Vessel 1 had drained.  At the time of launch there were three persons on board (combined weight of approximately 705-715 pounds) along with 7-8 dozen duck decoys, two dozen goose decoys, three shotguns, 6 gallons of gasoline, three hunting bags, food, and a blind for the vessel.  Vessel 1 headed north after launch and the Operator reported that there was no water entering Vessel 1 at that time.  Upon arriving at the area where they wanted to hunt they turned Vessel 1 west to approach the shore; at this time they saw the lights on shore from other hunters in the area and turned south, at this point stopping to determine where they wanted to go.  At this time, one of the Occupants (sitting in the bottom of the vessel) stated that he felt water in Vessel 1.  A second Occupant then observed water coming over the bow of Vessel 1.  Within ten seconds Vessel 1 went vertical and submerged, putting all three Occupants into the water.  The Operator was able to grab two goose decoys and a paddle; one Occupant was able to grab a bag of duck decoys; and the third Occupant held onto a type 2 PFD.  The three could reportedly hear each other in the darkness but could not see each other.  They began to yell to each other and for help.  Approximately 10-15 minutes later one of the Occupants reported hearing a  strange "gurgling noise" and thereafter heard nothing else from the Victim.  Approximately 50 minutes later a fire department vessel arrived on scene and rescued the two surviving Occupants; the Victim's body was found later that day along the eastern shoreline of the lake.  
 
Investigation revealed that the boat plug was in place and working effectively to keep water from the interior of Vessel 1.  There was no capacity plate located on Vessel 1.  The bow and stern seats had been modified and the flotation under them had been removed.  The red and green bow light and white all-around light were found still in their storage mounts behind the stern seat.,


BARDID: OH-2012-0223
Date: 2012-12-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork/Harsha Lake
NearestCityTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated back to the ramp (at approximately 25 miles per hour) when the Operator reported that he ran aground at the west end of the beach.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: OH-2012-0224
Date: 2012-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Mentor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 launched in poor conditions; en route to its destination a line from Vessel 1 became caught in the propeller causing the engine to stop; the same line also got caught in the rudder.  The Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were unable to find an anchor on board Vessel 1 but did call for assistance via a cell phone.  Upon arrival on scene the Coast Guard vessel was not large enough to tow Vessel 1.  The Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were able to be brought aboard the Coast Guard vessel and were transported safely back to shore; Vessel 1 was left adrift at this time.  The following day a search began for Vessel 1 and it was found several days later off the Canadian shoreline.


BARDID: OH-2013-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Catawba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left the public ramp to travel to South Bass Island, travelling over the ice initially.  The Operator of Vessel 1 reported that there was a large amount of wood onboard Vessel 1 located toward the bow.  As Vessel 1 left the ice and moved onto open water the bow of Vessel 1 went under water, swamping and then sinking Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2013-0002
Date: 2013-04-06 00:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Sandusky Bay
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Unknown
RedactedNarrative:
The (2) missing parties were reported to have launched Vessel 1 (reported in this report) and Vessel 2 (reported in BARD record #OH20130119) at approximately 3:00 p.m. on the date of the incident, intending to take a two-hour trip between Crystal Rock and the Edison Bridge.  Both parties were dressed for the air temperature, not the water temperature, and neither party was wearing a PFD.   When the two parties did not return home by 4:00 a.m. the following morning they were reported missing at 5:20 a.m. on April 7.   

Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were recovered at 9:30 a.m. on April 7, 2013 with no sign of the missing parties.  A search was conducted for the remainder of the day being called off at 1852 hours. 

Both Victims were recovered on April 26, 2013.  The events leading to the Victims entering the water were unable to be determined. 

The Coroner's Report indicated that the Operator of Vessel 1 had an alcohol level of 0.03% W/V and also had marijuana in his system at a level of 57 g/ml urine.


BARDID: OH-2013-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork/Harsha Lake
NearestCityTown: Batavia
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had been in operation for approximately one hour when Vessel 1 ran out of fuel.  After being adrift for a short time, the Operator anchored Vessel 1 from the stern on the starboard side.  Winds were strong on the day of the incident causing Vessel 1 to subsequently swamp and then submerge.  The Operator and Occupant aboard Vesse1 1 were then able to swim to shore (approximately 20 yards away) and suffered only minor abrasions.  The Occupant was wearing a PFD, the Operator was not.


BARDID: OH-2013-0006
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was attempting to enter the channel at night in rough seas.  The navigation lights were not on and Vessel 1 pushed into the rocks on the east side of the entrance. the buoy light was not on at the time of the accident.


BARDID: OH-2013-0007
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:26:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rush Run Lake
NearestCityTown: Camden
County: Preble
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when it struck, and became lodged upon, a submerged tree.  Following the collision the Operator of Vessel 1 tried to dislodge Vessel 1 from the submerged tree by using the outboard motor; as a result the submerged tree was propelled through the hull of Vessel 1 resulting in hull failure.


BARDID: OH-2013-0008
Date: 2013-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bresler Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Elida
County: Allen
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was fishing alone about 300 yards from shore when he observed the wind speed picking up and decided to return to the boat ramp.  As he turned Vessel 1, Vessel 1 capsized and ejected the Operator into the water.  The Operator was wearing a life jacket at this time and stayed with Vessel 1.  The Operator was in the water for 30-40 minutes before being rescued by the local fire department.  The Operator was transported to the hospital after showing some signs of hypothermia where he was treated and released.
 
Operator Inexperience is listed as the Primary Contributing Factor in this incident based on the fact that, although the Operator had significant boating experience in general, the Operator had very little experience with this particular vessel.


BARDID: OH-2013-0009
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tuscarawas River
NearestCityTown: Dover
County: Tuscarawas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were being operated down the Tuscarawas River; neither Operator was familiar with the area or the lowhead dam on the river in Dover, Ohio.  As a result, both Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 went over the dam; Vessel 2 was trapped in the hydraulic and is considered a complete loss.  Both Operators were able to self-rescue with no injuries.
 
The primary contributing factor for the incident was noted as "Operator Inexperience" - in this case inexperience with the area/location.


BARDID: OH-2013-0010
Date: 2013-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 turned Vessel 1 into the oncoming waves and accelerated from a drifting position, causing Vessel 1 to take 3 consecutive waves over the port bow and become swamped.  Fortunately, just prior to the incident, the Occupants of Vessel 1 had donned their lifejackets because of deteriorating weather conditions. 
 
Operator Inexperience is listed as the primary Contributing Factor based on the fact that the Operator, although having significant experience with boating in general and this boat in partciular, was not very familiar with boating in the situational conditions (weather) at the time of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2013-0011
Date: 2013-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityTown: Upper Sandusky
County: Wyandot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2, each with one person on board, were travelling northbound/downstream when they approached a lowhead dam.  The Operator of Vessel 1 decided to go over the dam and disappeared from sight.  The Operator of Vessel 2 then decided to go over the lowhead dam as well to try to locate the Operator of Vessel  1.  The Operator of Vessel 2 entered the water below the dam, located the Operator of Vessel 1 who was submerged, grabbed onto the Operator of Vessel 1, and was able to push off the face of the dam with enough force to pass the hydraulic/reverse current.  The Operator of Vessel 2 then pulled the Operator of Vessel 1 (the Victim) to shore where neighbors assisted and contacted emergency services.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was transported to the hospital, while the Operator of Vessel 1 (the Victim) was pronounced dead at the scene.


BARDID: OH-2013-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were fishing when the a vessel passed through the area.  Shortly thereafter the Operator of Occupant 1 pulled anchor and Vessel 1 started back into port.  When Vessel 1 caught up with the wake from the a vessel that had passed, Vessel 1 went over the first wave and took the second wave over the bow of Vessel 1, swamping Vessel 1 .  All three persons on board Vessel 1 grabbed PFDs and swam to shore; Vessel 1 floated bow up for a few minutes before becoming submerged


BARDID: OH-2013-0017
Date: 2013-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:53:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nimisila Reservoir
NearestCityTown: GREEN
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-29-13 at 6:53 p.m. Multiple fishermen called 911 reporting a person fell off a boat and was yelling for help at Nimisila Reservoir at Portage Lakes State Park. Local Fire Departments, Summit County SO and Watercraft Personnel responded and conducted a search. Summit SO located a target and fire dept. Divers recovered the 53 year old male victim in 12 feet of water, at about 10:20 pm- near where he fell overboard. 
Vessel is a 14 foot Loweline with 18 hp outboard and electric motor. Victim was not wearing a pfd. There were 3 on board and one accessible. No alcohol on board. 
There is an aftermarket pedestal seat, approximately 18 inches high above factory seat level, mounted to the front deck and  An electric  motor mounted to bow. 
Vessel #1 was apparently adrift when owner/ operator fell overboard. Witness #1 states she threw a pfd to victim and he did not respond to it. Witness #2 states he jumped into the water and attempted to rescue occupant #1 and saw him submersed with his arms over his head. 
Medical Examiner Report #53436 indicates death by accidental drowning. Fall from boat into deep water while fishing.


BARDID: OH-2013-0020
Date: 2013-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:48:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami River
NearestCityTown: Newtown
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two persons were on board Vessel 1 and paddling downstream when Vessel 1 struck a tree/branch near the island.  The impact of the tree/branch caused Vessel 1 to flip over; one Occupant fell out of Vessel 1 and one Occupant stayed inside Vessel 1 (and struck the rocks as Vessel 1 flipped).  Other boaters in the area called for assistance while the two Occupants re-boarded Vessel 1 and travelled downstream to the livery location.  The Occupant who had struck the rocks was transported by EMS to the hospital while a statement was taken from the other Occupant.


BARDID: OH-2013-0021
Date: 2013-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityTown: Cincinnati
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was tied off at dock with its bow facing the channel a few docks away from where Vessel 2 was docked in the same manner.  When the Operator of Vessel 2 left dock and was passing Vessel 1 (still in its slip), the port bow of Vessel 2 struck the bow of Vessel 1 near where the anchor was located on Vessel 1 causing damage to both vessels.


BARDID: OH-2013-0022
Date: 2013-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:36:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with 8 persons on board, was out for a day of fishing when one of the Occupants began fishing from the bow.  A wave struck Vessel 1 at this time and the Occupant (the Victim) in the bow of Vessel 1 squatted down to keep his balance.  As the Victim did so he heard a pop and broke his ankle.


BARDID: OH-2013-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Kelleys Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 cruised by via water to take a look at the Casino at Kelleys Island.  At the time there was one motor trimmed up and one motor trimmed down on Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then slowed (to about 67 mph) and tried to turn to the port side.  As he made this maneuver one of the cut-outs on the hull caught on the water and rolled Vessel 1 to the starboard side, capsizing Vessel 1.  As a result, all four Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were ejected over the starboard side.


BARDID: OH-2013-0024
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Catawba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator and one additional Occupant aboard Vessel 1 (which was tied to the dock) were sitting on the aft bench of Vessel 1 when the Occupant smelled what they thought was an electrical fire.  The Occupant looked over to the starboard side of Vessel 1 and saw smoke coming from the starboard side of Vessel 1.  The Occupant then went into the cabin and saw smoke coming from the electrical panel.  The Operator then started spraying the panel with a fire extinguisher; after expending three fire extinguishers, another boater docked in the area nearby arrived on scene and expended an additional extinguisher.  All of these efforts were unsuccessful and at this point both persons aboard Vessel 1 let the vessel.  The local fire department arrived a short time later and was able to put out the flames.  Vessel 2 , Vessel 3, and Vessel 4 which were tied to adjoining docks also suffered some fire damage due to proximity as well.


BARDID: OH-2013-0025
Date: 2013-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was entering the marina under windy conditions with strong current; as a result Vessel 1 was pushed slightly off-course and clipped the rocks at the entrance to the marina.  Vessel 1 suffered damage to the port prop and minor scratches to the hull; there wer no holes in the hull as a result of the incident and Vessel 1 did not take on water.


BARDID: OH-2013-0027
Date: 2013-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:55:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lost Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Lima
County: Allen
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
While in operation, the Operator of Vessel 1 turned the electric motor on Vessel 1 sharply and accelerated.  As a result, the battery slid to one side of Vessel 1 and the two persons on board lost their balance.  Both persons aboard Vessel 1 then fell overboard and ended up in the water holding on to one lifejacket between the two of them.  The lifejacket was not sufficiently buoyant to support both persons and both parties took in some water as a result of the incident.  Both Victims were able to swim to shore and went to a nearby house where they called for emergency services.  Both parties were transported to the hospital for evaluation and reported headaches.


BARDID: OH-2013-0028
Date: 2013-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when the engine stalled.  The Operator and one Occupant on board lifted the hatch to the engine compartment and found water filling the engine compartment.  At this time the Operator realized that he had forgotten to insert the drain plug into Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then turned on the bilge pump, then entered the water in an attempt to install the drain plug.  On the first try, the Operator was able to insert the drain plug approximately three-quarters of the way.  When the Operator resurfaced Vessel 1 had begun to drift away from his location.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then made an attempt to swim toward Vessel 1, but was unsuccessful in reaching Vessel 1.  The Operator then went under the surface of the water and did not resurface.


BARDID: OH-2013-0029
Date: 2013-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:23:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityTown: Lake Milton
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN THE BEACH AND BOAT CLUB WHEN THE OPERATOR TURNED A SHARP RIGHT TURN CAUSING THE VESSEL TO OVERTURN AND EJECTING ALL THREE OCCUPANTS INTO THE WATER. OCCUPANT #2 STRUCK HER RIGHT ARM ON THE VESSEL CAUSING INJURY. OCCUPANT #2 SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR FRACTURED RIGHT ARM. NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALL THREE OCCUPANTS WORE PFD'S.


BARDID: OH-2013-0032
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes State Park
NearestCityTown: NEW FRANKLIN TWP
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 & #2 WERE TIED TO DOCKS AT BOAT RAMP. VESSEL #3 WAS APPROACHING DOCKS AND OPERATOR ADVISES THROTTLE STUCK AND VESSEL #3 STRUCK VESSEL #1 ON PORT SIDE CAUSING HOLE IN FIBERGLASS. OPERATOR OF VESSEL #3 OVER CORRECTED THROTTLE AND REVERSED INTO VESSEL #2 COLLIDING WITH  VESSEL #2 CAUSING A HOLE IN STARBOARD SIDE SPONSON.


BARDID: OH-2013-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Scioto River
NearestCityTown: Lockbourne
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being paddled upstream in a strong current when Vessel 1 capsized and both parties on board were dumped into the water.  Both individuals were able to swim safely to shore, while Vessel 1 continued to drift downstream and was never recovered (considered a complete loss).


BARDID: OH-2013-0034
Date: 2013-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Millersport
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 rented Vessel 1 and, after being provided with instructions by the rental agency and being asked if he had any questions, replied with "No, I got this!"  With the rental agent watching, the Operator of Vessel 1 then applied excessive power to Vessel 1 in the limited space available to depart from the dock, cutting the heel hard to port and causing Vessel 1 to strike the port side of Vessel 2 tied to an adjoining dock.


BARDID: OH-2013-0037
Date: 2013-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Roaming Shores
NearestCityTown: Roaming Shores
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway with one Occupant (the Victim) standing on the front seat of Vessel 1 with one foot on the seat and one foot on the seat back overlooking the bow.  Another Occupant on Vessel 1 jokingly pushed the Victim, causing the Victim to fall into the water over the bow of Vessel 1.  Vessel 1 traveled over the Victim, striking both of the Victim's legs with the engine propeller in passing.  A third Occupant aboard Vessel 1 then cut the engine, then restarted Vessel 1 and circled back around to get the Victim out of the water.  Two Occupants aboard Vessel 1 pulled the Victim up onto the front of Vessel 1 where they applied pressure to the cuts on the Victim's legs.  Vessel 1 was then operated back to the marina where emergency services were waiting to transport the Victim to the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2013-0040
Date: 2013-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was leaving the dock in reverse when the wind blew Vessel 1 toward the steel wall of the marina.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then "gunned" the engines forward, then inadvertently striking the outboard motors of Vessel 2 which was tied up in the adjoining slip to Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2013-0041
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Avon Lake
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
While in operation the motor on Vessel 1 failed (with two persons on board).  The Operator attempted to anchor, however the anchor did not hold.  Vessel 1 then drifted into the rocks at the north end of the water outlet at the power plant.  The Operator had an appointment on shore at around this time and as a result both the Operator and the Occupant left the vessel on the rocks and departed the area.  Following the Operator's appointment he returned to Vessel 1 and requested that the Occupant also return to Vessel 1 with a pump.  When the Occupant arrived on scene and boarded Vessel 1 the water was up to knee-level.  Vessel 1 was determined to have too much damage for the pump to be effective and the Operator and Occupant then called for assistance to be returned to shore and to tow Vessel 1 to the ramp


BARDID: OH-2013-0042
Date: 2013-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approaching Vessel 2 on a course that would result in Vessel 2 passing to the port side of Vessel 1. Vessel 1 maintained course and speed; as the two vessels closed on each other the Operator of Vessel 2 lost his balance and struck the rudder of Vessel 2, turning Vessel 2 into Vessel 1. Vessel 2 collided with Vessel 1, resulting in the tiller of Vessel 1 turning sharply and striking an Occupant aboard Vessel 1 in the neck.


BARDID: OH-2013-0043
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Rocky River
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was paddling when Vessel 1 was overcome by wave action resulting in Vessel 1 capsizing and ejecting the Operator into the water.  The Operator made it to shore without injury, however Vessel 1 struck the rocks in the area, sunk, and was later found washed up on the shore with significant damage (total loss).


BARDID: OH-2013-0044
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Rocky River
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising eastward when the engine died.  The Operator contacted the Owner of Vessel 1 for assistance and then tried (unsuccessfully) to set anchor.  The anchor did not set and Vessel 1 began drifting.  Meanwhile, the owner obtained assistance from another vessel in the area and responded to the scene; however, by the time of the Owner's arrival Vessel 1 had drifted too close to the shore for the responding party to provide assistance.  The Occupants aboard Vessel 1 then jumped overboard and waded to shore while Vessel 1 drifted into the breakwall where it broke apart and sank.


BARDID: OH-2013-0047
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork/Harsha Lake
NearestCityTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim was tubing behind Vessel 1 when, as a result of passing over a wake, she fell forward and the caribiner connecting the towline to the tube became lodged under her left arm.  She was transported to Cincinnati Children's Hospital and required surgery.  Officers spoke to the parents following the incident and reported that although she suffered permanent nerve damage under her armpit, the injury is not life changing.


BARDID: OH-2013-0048
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Curtis
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to return to shore with the approach of an incoming storm.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was turning Vessel 1 into the incoming waves when one of the waves struck the starboard side of Vessel 1 and half filled Vessel 1 with water, stalling the motor on Vessel 1. Several additional incoming waves completely swamped Vessel 1, and then capsized Vessel 1 sending the Operator into the water.   The Operator was able to climb onto the top of Vessel 1 after the capsizing and the Operator was located and rescued in that location on the following morning.


BARDID: OH-2013-0049
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:52:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 made a sharp right turn in front of Vessel 2.  Upon realizing the error, the Operator of Vessel 1 turned sharply to port and attempted to accelerate out of the path of Vessel 2; in the process the starboard side of Vessel 1 was raised out of the water.  Despite this maneuver, the bow of Vessel 2 still struck the starboard bottom of Vessel 1.  The Operator and Occupant aboard Vessel 1 were both ejected off of the port side of Vessel 1, while the Operator of Vessel 2 was ejected and thrown airborne over the top of both vessels.


BARDID: OH-2013-0050
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakeside/Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when the Occupants observed that the stern of Vessel 1 was beginning to ride lower in the water.  At this time Vessel 1 was trolling using a 15 horsepower engine.  Two of the Occupants on board went to the bow of Vessel 1 to try to displace the weight on the vessel; at the same time the Operator tried to start the 225 horsepower engine on Vessel 1 but was unsuccessful due to an electrical failure.  At this point an Occupant aboard Vessel 1 shot a flare into the air and used a cell phone to call for assistance.  Another boater in the area came to the aid of Vessel 1, taking all of Vessel 1's Occupants aboard the assisting vessel before Vessel 1 "turtled" in the water (capsized).


BARDID: OH-2013-0051
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Western Basin
NearestCityTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when it began to take on water.  Investigation revealed a failure of a prior repair to a four foot crack in the fiberglass hull was the source of the water entry.


BARDID: OH-2013-0052
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Unknown
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor when a strong storm moved through the area, turning Vessel 1 180 degrees and causing the anchor to release.  Vessel 1 then washed up on the rocks resulting in significant damage.


BARDID: OH-2013-0053
Date: 2013-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with three persons on board, was launched into the river where the water was running high after some recent heavy rains.  Shortly after launching a wave came over the bow of Vessel 1, swamping Vessel 1.  Vessel 1 was then turned in the current, causing Vessel 1 to capsize and put all three Occupants into the water.  Two of the Occupants swam to shore with no difficulties; the third Occupant struck his leg on a rock during the incident and had to grab/hold on to a tree in the river where he was later rescued.


BARDID: OH-2013-0054
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:28:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - West Harbor
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator fueled Vessel 1, then tried to start the motor; Vessel 1 would not start.  The Operator allowed Vessel 1 to sit for a few minutes, then started the generator.  The Operator then opened the hatch to the generator, allowing oxygen to enter the compartment and causing an explosion.  The force of the explosion threw the Operator back into the glass door.\
 \
Per a summary received from the Fire Investigator regarding this case, it is probable that a leak in the fueling supply network existed prior to the fueling operation and subsequent initiation of the onboard engine/generator.  Vapors that  gathered inside the bilge and engine bay were ignited by a random spark.  Evidence at the water pump indicated that a spark could have occurred, thus igniting gas vapors that were present.  Opening of the hatch cover above the engine/generator supplied additional oxygen to enhance the explosion and flames.


BARDID: OH-2013-0058
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Deerfield
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 TRAVELLING NE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WAS SLOWING TO TURN AND HIT MULTIPLE CONVERGING WAKES CAUSING OPERATOR TO BE EJECTED FROM VESSEL CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: OH-2013-0059
Date: 2013-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was riding in the wake of Vessel 2 with Vessel 1 to the stern and starboard of Vessel 2.  Vessel 2 then began to slow, at which time the Operator of Vessel 1 turned hard to starboard to avoid a collision.  After initially avoiding the collision, Vessel 1 then turned to port, circling to the left and approaching Vessel 2 from the port bow of Vessel 2.  The Operator of Vessel 1 misjudged the distance between the two vessels and let off the throttle intending to avoid a collision, however, Vessel 1 struck the starboard side mid-ship of Vessel 2 with the starboard stern bottom edge of Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2013-0060
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Geneva-on-the-Lake
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on plane when the Operator of Vessel 1 saw a log just below the surface of the water in the path of Vessel 1.  The Operator put Vessel 1 into neutral just before striking the log, however as Vessel 1 coasted into the log it collided with the log and Vessel 1 came to an abrupt stop.  Transom damage was observed following the collision, however the Operator was able to operate Vessel 1 back to the launch and get it onto the trailer.


BARDID: OH-2013-0067
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when the engine stalled.  The Operator of Vessel 1 attempted to restart Vessel 1 but was unsuccessful.  The Operator then lifted the engine hatch and observed smoke filling the engine compartment.  A full fire extinguisher was used on the engine, however, the smoke continued.  Vessel 1 drifted to the shoreline during this time and the Operator and Occupant aboard Vessel 1 exited the vessel.  Vessel 1 then became fully engulfed in flames.


BARDID: OH-2013-0068
Date: 2013-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when Vessel 1 lost the jib halyard and the diesel engine failed.  With no other means of propulsion, the wind and waves pushed Vessel 1 onto the shore at Sugar Island, damaging the keel and rudder of Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2013-0069
Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:07:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek
NearestCityTown: Harveysburg
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 approached the North Pool Boat Ramp to drop off one of the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 onto the dock to retrieve the towing vehicle and trailer for Vessel 1.  Vessel 1 was at idle speed when the Occupant stepped off the bow of Vessel 1 onto the dock; in doing so, the Occupant's stepping motion pushed Vessel 1 away from the dock and the Occupant fell, striking both forearms on the edge of the dock before falling into the water.  The Victim was assisted from the water and transported to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: OH-2013-0077
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskingum River
NearestCityTown: Coshocton
County: Coshocton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with three persons on board, was being operated on the river at flood stage (the water was also moving very fast).  As the Operator of Vessel 1 operated under a low hanging branch, the two additional Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were knocked out of Vessel 1 but were able to hang onto the side of Vessel 1.  As a result of the additional weight on the gunwale, Vessel 1 took on water and capsized, ejecting the Operator into the water as well.  The Operator and one of the Occupants were able to swim to a nearby island; they tried unsuccessfully to grab the Victim as well but could not reach him and the Victim floated out of sight.  The Operator then swam from the island to shore to request assistance.  Rescue personnel arrived on scene and transported the Occupant still on the island to shore and onto the hospital.  The Victim was recovered on July 14, 2013 at approximately 1430 by the Conesville Fire Department.


BARDID: OH-2013-0078
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dillon Lake
NearestCityTown: Nashport
County: Muskingum
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat Broke Loose
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator and one Occupant were on board Vessel 1 fishing (Vessel 1 was in operation) when one of the pedestal seats that the Occupant was seated upon broke.  As a result of the seat breaking, the Occupant fell into the gunwale of Vessel 1, causing Vessel 1 to then capsize.  The Occupant was wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident (he had no swimming ability) and the Operator was able to don a life jacket after being thrown into the water.  Another boater in the area responded to the scene and assisted the two individuals in reaching shore.  No injuries were sustained.


BARDID: OH-2013-0080
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakewood
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left the Edgewater Ramp and proceeded north; upon reaching the chosen site, the Operator of Vessel 1 shut the motor off and the Operator and Occupant aboard Vessel 1 began drift fishing.  The wind and wave action increased and a short time later water was observed to be accumulating at the stern of Vessel 1.  The Operator attempted to turn on the bilge pump but it failed to pump any water out,  The Operator then attempted to start the motor on Vessel 1, but was unable to do so because of all of the water that had accumulated.  The weight of the water within Vessel 1 then caused Vessel 1 to become unstable and Vessel 1 capsized, ejecting both Occupants into the water.  The two Occupants were able to grab one life jacket and stayed with Vessel 1 for about two hours before another boater in the area observed the situation and contacted the Coast Guard for assistance.  The Coast Guard arrived on scene and transported the two Occupants to safety.


BARDID: OH-2013-0084
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Huron River
NearestCityTown: Norwalk
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was launched with two persons on board onto the river as the river was running above flood stage (flood stage is 18 feet; the date of the incident the river was at 20 feet).  The two persons on board paddled out about 200 feet, Vessel 1 struck a tree, and Vessel 1 capsized.  The two persons on board were ejected into the water, but were able to successfully swim to shore with no injuries.  Vessel 1 and its associated paddles were never recovered.


BARDID: OH-2013-0086
Date: 2013-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastwood Lake
NearestCityTown: Dayton
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Unknown
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 (the Victim) had arranged to meet his son at the launch ramp so they could boat together. In his last contact with his son, the Victim reported that he was operating Vessel 1 on the lake. The son arrived on scene one hour and twenty minutes later to find the Victim's trailering vehicle backed up to the water's edge and the trailer in the water. The son observed Vesse1 sitting empty across the lake near the shoreline and commandeered another vessel in the area to reach Vessel 1. Upon arrival at Vessel 1, the group called for the Victim but received no response. Vessel 1 was then transported back to the launch ramp, trailered, and authorities were contacted to report the incident.

The Victim was recovered the next day at 1408 hours in Eastwood Lake. The Victim had the kill switch lanyard from Vessel on his person and was not wearing a life jacket at the time of recovery.

The preliminary coroner's report indicates the cause of death as accidental drowning. Still awaiting final coroner's report at this time.


BARDID: OH-2013-0087
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St. Marys
NearestCityTown: St Marys
County: Auglaize
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at idle speed when the motor stopped running; at this point, the Operator looked back to see smoke.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then took a bucket of water and dumped it on the motor, stopping the combustion.


BARDID: OH-2013-0088
Date: 2013-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:58:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St. Marys
NearestCityTown: Montezuma
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation with two persons on board when the Operator of Vessel 1 observed that smoke was coming from the engine compartment.  The Operator immediately stopped Vessel 1 and lifted the engine compartment to determine the source of the smoke.  The Operator reported that he heard crackling and saw a significant amount of smoke originating from the back of the engine compartment.  The Operator then grabbed a fire extinguisher and used the entire canister on the engine.  The source of the smoke was unable to be determined, but the Operator did report that this was the first "test drive" of Vessel 1 in the current boating season.


BARDID: OH-2013-0090
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: KENT
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS BEING PADDLED IN FLOOD STAGE CURRENT. OPERATOR WAS PINNED AGAINST A ROCK. OPERATOR GRABBED A TREE LIMB IN ATTEMPT TO PULL AWAY FROM ROCK AND CAPSIZED.  VESSEL 1 REMAINED PINNED AND OPERATOR, WEARING A PFD, SELF RESCUED. VESSEL 1 DISLODGED AND WAS SWEPT AWAY DOWNSTREAM AND NOT RECOVERED.


BARDID: OH-2013-0091
Date: 2013-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:57:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch
NearestCityTown: EDINBURG TWP
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS OPERATING ON PLANE TOWING TWO PERSONS IN TUBE. OPERATOR TURNED A SHARP TURN SWINGING THE TUBE OVER WAKE CAUSING OCCUPANT #2 VICTIM, TO BE THROWN FROM TUBE. OCCUPANT #2VICTIM,  WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL COMPLAINING OF BACK PAIN. NO DAMAGE TO VESSEL.


BARDID: OH-2013-0092
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaver Creek
NearestCityTown: CLARCKSON
County: Columbiana
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS BEING PADDLED AROUND A BLIND CURVE ON BEAVER CREEK AT FLOOD STAGE. OPERATOR COULD NOT SEE AN OVERHANGING TREE BRANCH UNTIL TOO LATE TO MANEUVER AROUND. OPERATOR GRABBED BRANCH AND VESSEL CAPSIZED. OPERATOR EXITED VESSEL AND SELF RESCUED. VESSEL #1 CONTINUED DOWN STREAM AND WAS NOT RECOVERED. OPERATOR WAS WEARING A PFD. NO INJURIES.


BARDID: OH-2013-0094
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Olentangy River
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Division of Watercraft was contacted by the Owner of the three vessels involved in this accident several days after the incident occurred.  The Owner reported that the three vessels were launched onto the river in high water level conditions at which time all three vessels capsized shortly after launching.  Although no injuries were reported as a result of the incident, all three vessels, as well as their paddles, were washed downstream and were never recovered.  Multiple attempts were made to re-contact the Owner to obtain additional information on the accident, but those contacts were never returned.


BARDID: OH-2013-0096
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Fork Lake
NearestCityTown: North Salem
County: Guernsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had three persons on board, with one person being pulled on a tube behind Vessel 1.  When the person being pulled on the tube attempted to re-board Vessel 1, she slipped on the boat ladder and fell back into the water.  In doing so, she snagged her ring on the swim ladder, breaking the ring, and cutting into her finger.  The Victim was transported by private vehicle to the hospital where she received stitches for the laceration.


BARDID: OH-2013-0098
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:37:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Fork Lake
NearestCityTown: Cambridge
County: Guernsey
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation with two persons being towed on a tube behind Vessel 1.  Following the tubing activity, the Victim (who had been riding on the tube) complained about her hip hurting as she had been riding over the waves/wakes.  After seeking medical treatment, it was determined that the Victim had a broken pelvis below a metal plate that was installed approximately three years prior to the incident.


BARDID: OH-2013-0099
Date: 2013-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being used for fishing approximately 0.3 miles offshore.  When the persons on board finished fishing, the anchor was pulled and Vessel 1 was operated back toward the marina.  The Victim weighed 300 pounds and was sitting in the bow of the boat.  This caused the bow to be lower in the water than usual.  Shortly after pulling anchor and starting back, Vessel 2 passed Vessel 1 creating a large wake.  The Operator of Vessel 1 positioned Vessel 1 to point the bow directly into the wake.  The wake then came over the bow of Vessel 1, filling Vessel 1 to  within six inches of the gunwale and ejecting the Occupant (Victim) out of Vessel 1 on the port side.  Operator 1 then turned on the bilge pump and threw the anchor to the Victim, asking the Victim to hold onto the line.  The Operator then headed to shore with the Victim holding the anchor line.  A short while thereafter the Operator observed that the Victim was no longer holding onto the anchor line and yelled for help.  Other persons on the shore heard the Operator's calls for assistance and contacted emergency services who responded to find the Victim face down and unresponsive in the water.  Emergency services pulled the Victim on board the responding agency's vessel, began CPR, and transported the Victim to the marina.  The Victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.   \
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Still under investigation; per Investigator the deceased was recovered with a bait bucket tied to his leg, and although the deceased was wearing a lifejacket upon recovery, it was not properly fastened (zipped up). \
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Coroner's ruling is accidental with cause of death listed as drowning.


BARDID: OH-2013-0100
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation with two persons on board when the Occupant observed that the Operator of Vessel 1 had fallen asleep at the wheel of Vessel 1.  The Occupant attempted to take control of Vessel 1 as he observed that Vessel 1 was closing in on impact with a breakwall; although the Occupant tried to veer Vessel 1 away from the wall he was unsuccessful and Vessel 1 ran aground on the breakwall, coming to rest on the rocks.  As a result of the impact, the Occupant was thrown into the dashboard and the windshield of Vessel 1; the Operator was thrown into the Occupant's back, pushing him further into the dashboard and windshield.  Following the collision the Operator assisted the injured Occupant in donning a PFD and placed him in the cabin of Vessel 1.  The Operator then contacted another family member who arrived on scene via another vessel a short while later.  The Coast Guard was then contacted, arrived on scene, transported the injured Occupant for treatment and directed Towboat US in recovering Vessel 1 and transporting it to a tow yard.


BARDID: OH-2013-0102
Date: 2013-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork/Harsha Lake
NearestCityTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting, with the motor off and six persons on board, when the group decided to go tubing and subsequently attempted to start the engine.  While starting the engine it was reported that it "revved extremely high" at which time the Operator turned off the engine on Vessel 1, checked to assure that Vessel 1 was in neutral, then tried to start the engine again.  As the engine restart was tried the second time, the engine exploded.  The powerhead cover was blown off and landed away from the boat (in the water) and caught fire.  The powerhead cover than sank.  The engine itself was also on fire, which one of the Occupants tried to put out with an on-board fire extinguisher.  This attempt was unsuccessful as the fire extinguisher ran out before the fire was subdued; water was then splashed on the engine extinguishing the fire.
 
Investigation revealed a gas leak in the motor of Vessel 1.Investigation determined that the problem was with the "Shrader Valve", which is a valve encased in rubber rather than metal in the test port which tests fuel pressure in the fuel-injected engines associated with Ficht Evinrude outboard motors.  The rubber becomes fragile and breaks down causing fuel to be leaked, which appears to have occurred in this case.


BARDID: OH-2013-0105
Date: 2013-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being used for fishing for approximately one hour when the persons on board Vessel 1 noticed that the bilge pump was not working properly.  Vessel 1 had been taking waves over the bow, and based on the bilge pump failure, the group decided to return to shore.  The Operator attempted to come up on plane and the water inside Vessel 1 shifted to the stern of Vessel 1, resulting in Vessel 1 taking on additional water at the stern.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then throttled down and water continued to pour into Vessel 1, resulting in Vessel 1 swamping, and then capsizing.


BARDID: OH-2013-0109
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was attempting to leave Put-In-Bay Harbor in rough seas; Vessel 1 was idling when it took two waves over the bow of Vessel 1, swamping Vessel 1.  The Operator then gave all of the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 a PFD and asked them to put them on.  The Operator placed a "mayday" call and shortly thereafter Vessel 1 capsized, putting all seven persons on board Vessel 1 into the water.  The Operator then instructed all of the Occupants to get onto and/or stay with the capsized Vessel 1.  Two other boats responded to the "mayday" call and brought all seven persons out of the water.


BARDID: OH-2013-0110
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when it struck a fishing net that, according to the Owner/Operator report, was "poorly visible".  The fishing net became caught in the propeller of Vessel 1 resulting in damage to the propeller/motor.


BARDID: OH-2013-0111
Date: 2013-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Kellys Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was sailing north of Kellys Island in poor weather when the onboard navigation aid failed.  As a result of the failure, Vessel 1 struck a submerged structure, damaging the hull of Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2013-0113
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator reported that, while in operation, the gimble bearing on Vessel 1 gave, followed by the U-Joint, blowing the outdrive apart and resulting in water entering Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2013-0117
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Bellecenter
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was operating through the Indian Lake Shores Channel at approximately 25-30 miles per hour (as reported by witnesses on shore).  As a result, Vessel 1 created a 2-3 foot wake which resulted in damage to Vessel 2, Vessel 3 and Vessel 4, which were all tied to the dock at the time of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2013-0118
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Thornport
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to the dock; the Operator of Vessel 2 was attempting to dock Vessel 2 in proximity to Vessel 1.  While attempting to dock, the Operator of Vessel 2 reported that his throttle control became "loose", and when he put Vessel 2 into reverse, Vessel 2 actually lunged forward at full throttle.  As a result, Vessel 2 collided with Vessel 1 and came to rest on the shore.


BARDID: OH-2013-0119
Date: 2013-04-06 00:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Sandusky Bay
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Unknown
RedactedNarrative:
The (2) missing parties were reported to have launched Vessel 1 (reported in BARD Record #OH20130002) and Vessel 2 (reported in thsi report) at approximately 3:00 p.m. on the date of the incident, intending to take a two-hour trip between Crystal Rock and the Edison Bridge.  Both parties were dressed for the air temperature, not the water temperature, and neither party was wearing a PFD.   When the two parties did not return home by 4:00 a.m. the following morning they were reported missing at 5:20 a.m. on April 7.   

Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were recovered at 9:30 a.m. on April 7, 2013 with no sign of the missing parties.  A search was conducted for the remainder of the day being called off at 1852 hours. 

Both Victims were recovered on April 26, 2013.  The events leading to the Victims entering the water were unable to be determined.


BARDID: OH-2013-0120
Date: 2013-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:42:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
NearestCityTown: Lewisburg
County: Preble
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim gained permission to borrow Vessel 1 and fish on a private pond.  A witness came by the area a short time later to check on the Victim and found Vessel 1 adrift with the Victim lying inside Vessel 1, face-down in water that was found in the bottom of Vessel 1.  The witness swam out to Vessel 1 and pulled it back to shore where CPR was started on the Victim.  The witness reported that water was coming out of the Victim's mouth.  Emergency services were summoned and arrived on scene at which time the Victim was pronounced deceased and transported to the Coroner's Office. 
  
The witness reported that the Victim had a history of seizures and the Coroner's Report indicated the cause of death as drowning.

It is presumed that the Victim had a seizure and the associated thrashing caused Vessel 1 to take on water.  The Victim ended up face own in the water that accumulated in Vessel 1 and drowned.  An autopsy will not/did not show if the Victim experienced a seizure or not.


BARDID: OH-2013-0122
Date: 2013-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buck Creek/C.J. Brown Reservoi
NearestCityTown: Springfield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim and her husband (the Operator) were on board Vessel 1 fishing.  When they finished fishing, the gear on board Vessel 1 was secured and the Operator began operating back to the ramp.  The Victim had recently had knee surgery and complained of leg cramps.  On the way back to the ramp, Vessel 1 was at plowing speed when the Victim stood up to stretch her legs; in doing so, the Victim fell overboard.  Following the Victim's fall overboard, the Operator of Vessel 1 operated back to the site where the Victim had fallen at which time he heard a noise and the motor on Vessel 1 stopped.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then jumped overboard in an unsuccessful attempt to find the Victim.  Following the attempt to find the Victim, and after much difficulty, including pulling on the hydraulic hoses at the transom of Vessel 1, the Operator was able to reboard Vessel 1.  Upon reboarding, the Operator tried to call 911 but found that his cell phone was wet from being in his pocket earlier in the water.  The Operator then used visual distress flares and an air horn to signal for assistance.
 
The Victim was recovered by an underwater dive team where investigation revealed that the victim had suffered multiple prop strikes.
 
None of the parties involved was wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident and alcohol does not initially appear to be a factor.  Still awaiting coroner's report at this time.


BARDID: OH-2013-0123
Date: 2013-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was fishing off shore of Conneaut Harbor Lake Erie.  Occupant #1 on vessel noticed that water was starting to fill the stern of vessel.  Occupant #1 had Occupant #3 pull up the anchor so they could head back into shore.  Upon starting to accelerate, wave hit engine and stalled it.  Soon after another wave hit, swamping and capsizing Vessel 1.  All occupants were thrown from vessel, but were able to stay with vessel.  All occupants were in water till next day when they were discovered by another boater.  Occupants were taken into shore by the other boater and were taken to Conneaut Medical Center by Conneaut Fire Department.


BARDID: OH-2013-0125
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:32:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kokosing River
NearestCityTown: Howard
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was paddling downstream when Vessel 1 made contact with a log jam in the river, pinning Vessel 1 against the logs and swamping/capsizing Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was ejected into the water during the incident and Vessel 1 was then lost downstream.  The Operator was able to self-rescue to shore with no injuries while Vessel 1 was never recovered.
 
According to the responding EMS, several boaters in the area had capsized and  self-rescued on the date of this accident.  The normal CFS at the location for this time of year is roughly 100 CFS; on this date it was approximately 1050 CFS.


BARDID: OH-2013-0126
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading North from Lakeshore Park Boat Ramp on Lake Erie.  Vessel 1 started to take on water through a hole in the hull of the vessel’s keel line that was previously patched but was again damaged or repair failed.  Vessel 1 turned vessel around and began to head back to ramp.  Vessel 1 took a wave at the stern that turned off the engine.  Occupant 1 tried to restart engine but was not able to do so.  Vessel 1 put a distress flag up and received assistance from another boater and everybody was put on board the responding vessel.  The other boater attempted to tow Vessel 1 to shore.  Vessel 1 took another wave over the stern which then resulting in Vessel 1 sinking.


BARDID: OH-2013-0129
Date: 2013-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:41:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On August 11, 2013 around 1641 hours, Passenger 2 was the passenger on board a PWC owned by the Operator.  They launched the vessel  at Emerald Necklace Marina in Rocky River, Ohio along with another friend, Witness 1, who was on a separate PWC not involved in the incident.  The gentlemen took the PWC on Lake Erie with the intent to go wakeboarding.  In preparation to begin towing, they had to untangle the ski rope, which was badly knotted.  At some point in the untangling process, the ski rope got sucked into the intake on the bottom of the PWC.  As a result, Passenger 2, who still had a hold of the rope, was pulled into the lake and suffered injuries that required treatment beyond first-aid.  The gentlemen came into Edgewater Launch ramp, where I spoke to the victim.  The others headed back to Rocky River on the other PWC, so that they could retrieve the car and take the victim to the hospital.  The victim was treated and released from Lutheran Hospital for a fractured thumb.


BARDID: OH-2013-0130
Date: 2013-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On August 11 2013, Vessel #1 was tied up to Shooter's on the water when an unknown vessel traveling northbound created a large wake.  The wake caused Vessel #1 to hit abruptly against the wall in which it was tied up to.  Unknown Vessel #2 did not stop or slow down after the incident, and continued traveling north towards Lake Erie.


BARDID: OH-2013-0131
Date: 2013-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at Shooters on the Water in the Cuyahoga River.  The operator of Vessel 1 stated Vessel 2 was downbound and sped up to go under the Norfolk and Southern #1 railroad bridge.  When this happened a wake was created that pushed Vessel 1 into the dock causing damage to Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2013-0132
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:39:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River - Meldahl
NearestCityTown: Aberdeen
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was tied to the dock.  Vessel 1 was travelling east on the Ohio River (pulling away from the dock) when Vessel 1 struck the stern of Vessel 2, causing damage to the swim platform and bimini on Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2013-0134
Date: 2013-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with three persons on board, was headed toward Structure #2 to go fishing when one of the Occupants on board Vessel 1 noticed water coming up through the floor.  The Occupant advised the Operator to head back to shore and then called "Mayday"; two of the Occupants then donned their lifejackets as well (the third Occupant was already wearing a PFD prior to the incident).  A commercial towing service arrived on scene shortly thereafter, took the three Occupants aboard Vessel 1 onto the two vessel, and dewatered Vessel 1 to keep it from swamping or capsizing.
 
Investigation revealed a deck drain hose failure as the cause of the incoming water into Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2013-0135
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Kelleys Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to the dock when a fire occurred in the aft cabin (later determined to be related to the electrical system) resulting in damage to Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2013-0137
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Catawba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor with three persons on board when Vessel 2 (unidentified) passed to the west of Vessel 1 within 20 yards of Vessel 1.  In doing so, Vessel 2 caught the anchor line of Vessel 1, tangling and pulling Vessel 1 into collision with Vessel 2, then cutting the anchor line on Vessel 1 causing Vessel 1 to go hard aground onto the sandbar.


BARDID: OH-2013-0139
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake White
NearestCityTown: Waverly
County: Pike
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling north on Lake White (toward the back side of the lake).  The Operator reported that he accelerated and the engine on Vessel 1 started to sputter, so the Operator returned Vessel 1 to idle speed; at this time the back of Vessel 1 exploded into flames.  One of the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 tried unsuccessfully to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher and then a cooler of water.  The two persons on board Vessel 1 then jumped into the water where they were picked up by another boater in the area who witnessed the incident.


BARDID: OH-2013-0140
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Huntsville
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
While navigating from Russells Point to Chippewa Marina, the two piece tow bar disassembled and struck an Occupant on board Vessel 1 while Vessel 1 was underway.  The Victim suffered a bump, bruise, and laceration on the head.  The other Occupants aboard Vessel 1 immediately treated the Victim and called 911; the group travelled on to the marina where EMS treated the swelling and a family member drove the Victim to the hospital for treatment.  The Victim received 5 staples to the head as a result of the incident
 
During investigation of the incident, it was determined that a fastener was missing from the two-piece towbar.  Pictures revealed that a fastener was missing in the towbar nearest the stern of the vessel.  The officer found circular markings, suggesting a fastener with a washer once occupied the hole.


BARDID: OH-2013-0141
Date: 2013-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when another unidentified vessel "cut them off""; in order to avoid collision with the unidentified vessel, the Operator of Vessel 1 decelerated Vessel 1 into neutral.  While decelerating, the motor on Vessel 1 struck an unknown submerged object at which time the motor on Vessel 1 kicked up and the motor hood flew into the water.  Vessel 1 also sustained damage where the wires entered the motor.


BARDID: OH-2013-0142
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Olentangy River
NearestCityTown: Powell
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was paddling downriver; the Operator reported that the current was slightly faster than normal on the river on the day of the incident.  As the Operator continued downstream, she observed a tree in the river and tried to paddle away from it.  Despite the Operator's efforts, the current pulled Vessel 1 directly toward the tree.  Vessel 1 then struck the tree and capsized, ejecting the Operator into the water.  The Operator was able to grab a PFD that had been on Vessel 1 and then swam toward another vessel nearby (another member of the party paddling that day).  After grabbing onto the second vessel, the Operator of the second vessel was able to pull the Victim to shore safely.  Vessel 1 was washed downstream and was never recovered.


BARDID: OH-2013-0144
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Rocky River
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approaching Rocky River.  The operator and only one aboard was tying up the sail when he lost his balance due to a wave hitting the boat.  He fell overboard while wearing a PFD.  He was unable to reboard the vessel.  He tried calling for help with his cell phone, but no one he reached would come to get him.  After about a half hour he was rescued by a fishing boat and taken to Cleveland Yachting Club. 

At Cleveland Yachting Club he found someone to take him out to his boat.  When they arrived they discovered Vessel 1 had grounded on the rocks west of the entrance to Rocky River.  The vessel was left there until commercial salvage removed it two days later.


BARDID: OH-2013-0146
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Thornville
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Drug use
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1  was in operation headed east at a location south of the mid-point of the lake.  Vessel 2 was being operated in a northbound direction out of a channel from the Copper Penny (business).  Vessel 2 had just entered open water from a marked "no wake" zone when the bow of Vessel 1 collided with the port side of Vessel 2.   The majority of the damage to Vessel 2 was sustained in the port stern area, and the force of the collision ejected the two Occupants aboard Vesse1 2 into the water.  Vessel 1 also suffered significant damage to the bow area (the main point of impact was the starboard sponson area) and the Operator of Vessel 1 was injured when he struck the cockpit/windshied area which were also damaged as a result of the impact. 
As a result of the investigation, the Investigating Officer found the primary cause of the accident to be drug impairment based on a blood draw that was completed with results indicating more than three times the per se limit of marijuana. 

The secondary cause of the incident was determined to be Improper Lookout as in the course of the investigation the Investigator found that the Operator of Vessel 1 had a significant amount of time to both observe that there was a possibility of a collision, and a significant amount of time to avoid the collision.  Occupant 2  of Vessel 2  stated that  she saw Vessel 1 "a good distance away and didn't think anything would happen due to how far away the other vessel was".  The Operator of Vessel 1 stated that he had only been on the water operating for approximately four minutes and admitted that he saw Vessel 2 at the last second. 

The Investigator found the tertiary cause of the accident to be a Rules of the Road Infraction as the collision was a crossing situation with Vessel 2 travelling from south to north and Vessel 1 going from west to east.  Vessel 2 was thus on the starboard side of Vessel 1 making Vessel 1 the give-way vessel. 

The quaternary cause of the incident was alcohol use involving Vessel 2.  Lab records obtained by the Investigator indicated alcohol in the system of the Operator of Vessel 2, however the level was under the per se limit.


BARDID: OH-2013-0149
Date: 2013-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:07:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Vermilion
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was transiting from Kelley’s Island to Vermilion.  When it was off Sherod Park it hit an unknown object in the water.  This caused damage to the propeller and drive shaft, stopping the engine.  The operator attempted to anchor, but it did not hold.  He then called the Coast Guard.  A third party on shore called Vermilion Police who responded.
 
Vermilion Police responded, and they were able to secure the vessel to shore.  The occupants were then safely removed from the vessel.  The vessel was later removed from the rocks.


BARDID: OH-2013-0151
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when it broke down in 4-6 foot waves and needed to call for a tow.  Vessel 2 was tied to the stern of Vessel 1 at this time.  Vessel 3 (a tow vessel) arrived on scene and began towing Vessel 1 back to shore.  While in route back to shore, Vessel 2 came untied from the stern of Vessel 1, requiring Vessel 3 to temporarily stop the tow.  Vessel 3 then unhooked Vessel 1 from tow, retrieved Vessel 2, and pulled Vessel 2 onto Vessel 3 before resuming the tow.  As Vessel 3 resumed towing Vessel 1, Vessel 1 began taking on water.  A de-watering pump was put aboard Vessel 1, but the pump could not keep up with the incoming water.  The sole Occupant aboard Vessel 1 was then taken aboard Vessel 3 and Vessel 1 submerged.
 
Investigation following the incident revealed that the motor compartment of Vessel 1 was the source of the incoming water as a modification made to the motor cover was allowing water to enter Vessel 1 as a result of the larger waves on the date of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2013-0152
Date: 2013-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation and coming around the point of Cedar Point Breakwall.  The water was shallow in this location, and as Vessel 1 moved into deeper water to head toward Cedar Point Beach, Vessel 1 struck a submerged trap net.


BARDID: OH-2013-0153
Date: 2013-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hocking River
NearestCityTown: Logan
County: Hocking
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being paddled downstream.  Vessel 1 entered swift water, causing Vessel 1 to shift, resulting in the Victim falling out of Vessel 1 into the water.  The Victim was wearing a type 3 PFD at the time of the incident but it is unknown if it was properly secured at the time.  The Victim was pulled from the water at which time CPR was started, however, a short time later the Victim was pronounced deceased.  The Victim was diabetic and had heart issues as well.


BARDID: OH-2013-0154
Date: 2013-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:39:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami River
NearestCityTown: Spring Valley
County: Greene
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being paddled downstream.  As Vessel 1 approached a bend in the river, forcing Vessel 1 toward the starboard bank, Vessel 1 collided with the bank;  a root ball protruding from the bank struck the Operator (riding in the stern of Vessel 1), resulting in a laceration to the Victim's scalp.  An Officer in the area at the time assisted the Victim in getting to shore where Vessel 1, both Occupants, and their belongings were transported back to a bike trail where EMS responded and transported the Victim to the hospital for stitches.


BARDID: OH-2013-0155
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:29:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Thornville
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 3 was docked and not in motion at the time of the incident.  The Operator of Vessel 1 reported that they were just leaving the area and were just starting to bring Vessel 1 up onto plane (approximately 10 miles per hour) when an Occupant aboard Vessel 1 saw Vessel 2 approaching from their stern at a high rate of speed.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then turned hard to port to try to avoid a collision at which time Vessel 2 struck the starboard stern of Vessel 1.  The impact of the collision forced Vessel 2 into a sharp turn to starboard and Vessel 2 came to rest after striking an adjacent dock and Vessel 3. All v1 occupants suffered injury from impacting the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2013-0157
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Rocky River
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel detached
RedactedNarrative:
Owner stated he was operating Vessel 1 on Lake Erie just east of the mouth of Rocky River.  Vessel 2 was carried on the swim platform of Vessel 1.  Owner stated the davit securing Vessel 2 in place failed, and it was swept off the swim platform.  Owner reported the waves that day at four to six feet.  Owner stated he was unable to relocate Vessel 2 that day or in later searching.


BARDID: OH-2013-0158
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored to the port of Vessel 2 and to the stern of Vessel 3 when a storm with strong winds began.  As a result of the wind, the anchor on Vessel 1 broke loose .  With the anchor now loose and Vessel 1 drifting forward in motion, the anchor line of Vessel 1 crossed the anchor line of Vessel 3, pulling Vessel 1 into a collision with Vessel 3 and causing damage.  Vessel 1 then drifted back toward its stern, striking Vessel 2 and causing additional damage.  Vessel 1 then drifted into shallow water where it became grounded.


BARDID: OH-2013-0159
Date: 2013-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shelly Materials Quarry
NearestCityTown: Columbus
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being used to fish in an abandoned quarry.  The two individuals did not have permission to be on the property at the time of the incident.  The Operate asked the Occupant aboard Vessel 1 to switch positions on Vessel 1; during this switch the Occupant lost his footing, slipped, and in trying to catch his balance caused Vessel 1 to list to the side.  The Occupant then shifted his weigh to the opposite side of Vessel 1 to try to correct for the list, but instead caused Vessel 1 to capsize, putting both persons into the water.  One individual was able to swim to shore; the second individual was unable to be located following the capsizing.  Multiple attempts were made by law enforcement to locate the Victim, resulting in successful recovery of the deceased Victim on October 18, 2013.


BARDID: OH-2013-0164
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was idling down bound the Old Cuyahoga River bed, towards the main channel.  The channel was limited for navigation, as Vessel #2 was unloading sand on the northern side of the channel.  Vessel #2 was tied up by 4 cables, however was still prone to movement, as it was not against any fixed structure.  Vessel #2’s port stern quarter stuck out a significant distance into the channel.  The operator of Vessel #1 believed that he could pass Vessel #2 with no problems, because he had watched a larger vessel just ahead of him.  As Vessel #1 was making the pass of Vessel #2, Vessel #2 drifted towards the southern side of the channel.  The drift of Vessel #2 was enough to close the gap, pinning the bow of Vessel #1 between Vessel #2 and a tire fender on the southern wall of the channel.  Vessel #1 has a beam of 8’4” and was pinched at the curvature of its bow.  The operator of Vessel #1 stated that the incident happened very quickly after he decided to go, and that he didn't hear any signal from Vessel #2.


BARDID: OH-2013-0165
Date: 2013-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Kellys Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when it struck an unidentified submerged object.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then attempted (unsuccessfully) to anchor Vessel 1 and Vessel 1 subsequently drifted into a reef as a result of the anchor not holding.


BARDID: OH-2013-0166
Date: 2013-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling northbound on the river when he approached a sharp turn in the river.  The Operator of Vessel 1 reported that there was a collision between Vessel and Vessel 2 at this location with Vessel 1 being struck on the port side resulting in gouges to the side of Vessel 1.  There were no witnesses to the incident.  Following the collision, the Operator of Vessel 1 inquired if they (the Occupants on Vessel 2) were ok, to which they replied that the female Occupant aboard Vessel 2 had hurt her arm and hand; the Operator of Vessel 1 also saw a cut on the female Occupant's left hand between her pinky finger and third finger.  The Operator of Vessel 1 reported that the two persons aboard Vessel 2 then left the scene without providing any additional information.\cell \lastrow\row}


BARDID: OH-2013-0167
Date: 2013-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vesse1 was in operation when it ran aground on a sandbar.  
Investigation revealed that the GPS would not turn on prior to the accident.  It is unknown whether or not the GPS would have shown the sand bar.  Although there is a day marker with a light on the sand bar, the end of the sandbar shifts in location over the course of the year as a result of wind and wave action.


BARDID: OH-2013-0168
Date: 2013-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - West Harbor
NearestCityTown: Lakeside
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was returning to dock when the Operator reported that the GPS unit on Vessel 1 was too bright and was blinding the Operator.  As a result, the Operator turned off the GPS unit and then ran into the #12 daymarker.


BARDID: OH-2013-0169
Date: 2013-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:37:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Huron River
NearestCityTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim was found lying face down in the back of Vessel 1, which was partially submerged.  Vessel 1 was over half full of water and was located (untied) along the shore behind the residence.  Mud was found on the front of the Victim's pants, although no injuries were observed on the Victim.  Lifejackets and other boating equipment were found in Vessel 1 and an oar was found in the water, approximately 10 feet away from Vessel 1.  The trolling motor on Vessel 1 had also been knocked off Vessel 1 into the water.  Vessel 1 was not secured to the shore but was located near a rope that was used to get in and out of Vessel 1.  It was reported that the Victim had taken Vessel 1 out for a test run with a new battery prior to the discovery of the Victim and the last observation of the Victim prior to discovery was the Victim operating Vessel 1 on the river approximately 30-40 minutes prior to discovery.  The Victim had a history of epilepsy/seizures and was on medication; it appears that the Victim had taken his medication as prescribed on the date of the accident.  There were no witnesses to the events of the accident. 
 
Additional explanatory details from the Investigator regarding this incident:
The Victim was found in the submerged vessel (Vessel 1) next to the area where the vessel (Vessel 1) is docked. From his waist up, he was in the boat but his head was under water.  From the waist down, he was outside the boat in the water.  There were marks on the shore that looked as f the Victim had tried to walk up the steep embankment and slipped and fell into Vessel 1 causing damage to the motor.  The Victim may have been knocked unconscious or may have had a seizure.


BARDID: OH-2013-0170
Date: 2013-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when the Operator of Vessel 1 turned to the inside of the can in the channel rather than keeping it on the right as Vessel 1 left the marina.  As a result, Vessel 1 struck a submerged object and then grounded.


BARDID: OH-2013-0174
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:12:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Fairport Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating in the middle of the channel between the east breakwater and HTP Marine.  The Operator of Vessel 1 made a hard turn to port at which time Vessel 1 caught on a chine, ejecting both Occupants into the water.  The ignition safety lanyard was either not attached or came off of the Operator without stopping Vessel 1 and Vessel 1 subsequently continued on a port turn course and ran aground approximately 100 yards east of the Fairport Harbor Public Beach.  Vessel 1 struck two rocks 8 feet from the waterline and became airborne which altered the course of Vessel 1 approximately 90 degrees to the west where Vessel 1 came to rest on the rocks.  The Occupants ejected from Vessel 1 were retrieved from the water by an employee from HTP Marina who took another vessel out onto the water to pick them up.


BARDID: OH-2013-0175
Date: 2013-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork/Harsha Lake
NearestCityTown: Williamsburg
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to the dock at the time of the accident.  Vessel 2, traveling east from its own dock, struck the port transom of Vessel 1 causing significant damage.


BARDID: OH-2013-0176
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
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:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were both travelling from the State Park ramp to the marina when, at the northwest corner of the island, both Vessel Operators began doing donuts and sharp turns in close proximity to one another.  Vessel 1 was in the process of making a sweeping left turn to head in a southwest direction, and Vessel 2 was making a sweeping right turn to head in a northeast direction, when Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1, riding up and over the top of Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was struck in the head by Vessel 2 during the accident and both Operators were ejected during the collision.


BARDID: OH-2013-0177
Date: 2013-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:18:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when Vessel 1 began taking on water.  Investigation revealed the source of the water ingress as a split engine intake hose.


BARDID: OH-2013-0178
Date: 2013-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Scenic River
NearestCityTown: Upper Sandusky
County: Wyandot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
See also case #CAAC0-13-0091A (OH2013011)
 
Vessel 1, with one person on board, was travelling northbound/downstream (with another vessel - see OH20130011) when they approached a lowhead dam.  The Operator of the accompanying vessel decided to go over the dam and disappeared from sight.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then decided to go over the lowhead dam as well to try to locate the Operator of the accompanying vessel.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then entered the water below the dam, located the Operator of the accompanying vessel who was submerged, grabbed onto the Operator of the accompanying vessel, and was able to push off the face of the dam with enough force to pass the hydraulic/reverse current.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then pulled the Operator of the accompanying vessel to shore where neighbors assisted and contacted emergency services.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was transported to the hospital, while the Operator of the accompanying vessel (again, see OH20130011) was pronounced dead at the scene.


BARDID: OH-2013-0179
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Olentangy River
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Owner reported that the Vessel 1 was launched onto the river in high water level conditions (in a group with two other vessels - see Bard Reports OH20130094 and OH20130180); Vessel 1 capsized shortly after launching.  Although no injuries were reported as a result of the incident, Vessel 1, as well as its paddles, was washed downstream and never recovered.  Multiple attempts were made to re-contact the Owner to obtain additional information on the accident, but those contacts were never returned.


BARDID: OH-2013-0180
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Olentangy River
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Owner reported that the Vessel 1 was launched onto the river in high water level conditions (in a group with two other vessels - see Bard Reports OH20130179 and OH20130094); Vessel 1 capsized shortly after launching.  Although no injuries were reported as a result of the incident, Vessel 1, as well as its paddles, was washed downstream and never recovered.  Multiple attempts were made to re-contact the Owner to obtain additional information on the accident, but those contacts were never returned.


BARDID: OK-2010-0003
Date: 2010-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Farm Pond
NearestCityTown: Tom
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were fishing on a private pond.  Operator stood up and lost balance, then fell in the water.  Operator was not wearing a life jacket.  He resurfaced once, he could not swim.  He went under before he could be rescued.  No life jackets on board vessel.


BARDID: OK-2010-0004
Date: 2010-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:26:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murray Lake
NearestCityTown: Ardmore
County: Carter
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised that he was towing Victim 1 and passenger 1 in a tube behind vessel 1. The tube caught a wave and dipped into the wave causing passenger 1 to fall into victim 1 causing injury to victim 1. Vessel was not traveling at a high rate of speed. Vessel 1 was going in semi-tight circles when incident occured.


BARDID: OK-2010-0005
Date: 2010-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: Canadian
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and passengers were floating in the lake fishing, when the victim fell head-first off the back of Vessel 1 into the water and did not resurface.  The other subjects on the vessel then jumped into the lake and began to search for the victim.  After approximately 3-5 minutes, the subjects located the victim at the bottom of the lake, pulled him to shore and began CPR.  The victim was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital.


BARDID: OK-2010-0006
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tom Steed Lake
NearestCityTown: Mountain Park
County: Kiowa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was at Pelican Island fishing in high winds at which time operator became unconcious due to pre-existing medical condition. Vessel #1 drifted North to Northside causing port side of the vessel to come ashore in tree line, starboard side of vessel took on water due to rough high waves causing vessel to swamp. Operator was lying on starboard side of vessel covered with water causing operator to drown.


BARDID: OK-2010-0007
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stroud Lake
NearestCityTown: Stroud
County: Creek
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was drifting while operator and passenger were fishing. Vessel #1 was cruising. Vessel #1 entered cove on North side headed West into cove at more than 20 mph on plane. According to witnesses fishing on bank at campsite, Vessel #1 was traveling too fast and too close to shoreline. Vessel #1 turned left to exit cove and slowed speed. As vessel began to speed back up to plane, Vessel #1's bow rose up and vessel #1 struck vessel #2. Witnesses on shoreline stated he was standing and still never saw vessel #2 until after vessel #1 struck vessel #2. Passenger one, Vessel #1, stated she saw vessel #2 but it was too late. Passenger #1 was on front deck of vessel #1. Operator of vessel #2 stated he was standing and yelling to vessel #1 prior to impact. POI was approximately 30 yards East of West shoreline, approximately 130 feet East of North road and approximately 0.36 mi North of West side boat ramp on Stroud City Lake. Vessel #2 rendered aid.


BARDID: OK-2010-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tom Steed Lake
NearestCityTown: Mountain Park
County: Kiowa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading southbound out of Glenn Creek at which time two passengers were on bow platform on the starboard side when water started coming into the vessel. Vessel #1 swamped then sank. All three people on board were ejected. Position of incident for vessel #1 was approximately  600' South and East of Glenn Creek Bridge. P.O.R. was same as P.O.I.


BARDID: OK-2010-0009
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: Porum
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling North bound on Eufaula Lake. Vessel 1 hit a large wave; hitting this wave caused one of the passengers to fall from his seat. The P.O.I. with the wave was approximately 1/2 mile South of the 5 Ash boat ramp and approximately 1/4 mile West of the 5 Ash boat ramp. The driver drove to the 5 Ash boat ramp and called for help.


BARDID: OK-2010-0010
Date: 2010-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Bernice
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was Southbound along with vessel 2. Vessel 1 turned Eastbound into path of vessel 2. Vessel 2 hit wake of vessel 1 became airbourne and landed on vessel 1. Operator of vessel 1 was ejected from PWC but refused any medical attention. Operator of vessel 2 did require medical attention and was transported to Grove E.R. by P.O.V.


BARDID: OK-2010-0011
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:29:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: Eufaula
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was Southbound on Lake Eufaula.  Vessel 1 was nearing Eufaula Cove when it struck the large rock jetty that is approximately a quarter mile Northeast of the marina.  The POI was approximately 300 feet SE of the South edge of Lake Shore Drive and approximately 75 feet Northwest of the South edge of the rock jetty.  The POR was the same as the POI.


BARDID: OK-2010-0012
Date: 2010-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityTown: Langley
County: Mayes
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drift fishing on the Grand River below the Pensecola Dam. Operator stated as he approached the bridge he could not start the motor and learned it was out of gas. The vessel struck the bridge and immediately filled with water. The vessel sank and remained lodged against the bridge. All occupants swam to shore.


BARDID: OK-2010-0014
Date: 2010-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Broken Bow Lake
NearestCityTown: Broken Bow
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was accelerating while towing a skier (wakeboard). Skier had never been on a wakeboard and was having difficulty controlling it. The wakeboard began to plow through the water as the skier attempted to stay on. He stated that the force of the water broke his leg (femur). Vessel #1 occupants assisted him onboard and transported skier to the marina. He was taken by helicopter to Wadley Hospital (Texarkana, TX) and admitted. Oklahoma State Parks assisted in the investigation.


BARDID: OK-2010-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murray Lake
NearestCityTown: Armore
County: Carter
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: UNKNOWN
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had unloaded Vessel #1 from trailer at the N. unloading ramp. Operator began cruising in this area when passenger #1 noticed water coming into the vessel at the rear (stern) of vessel. Passenger began bailing, but was unable to stay with the flow of water. Operator advised to put P.F.D's on and abandon the vessel. Which they did. Another boater in the area picked subjects out of the water and took them to shore.


BARDID: OK-2010-0016
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keystone Lake
NearestCityTown: Mannford
County: Pawnee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was jumping wake behind a 53' motor yacht. Per witness statements, victim crashed and remained face down in water before being pulled from water by a pontoon boat operator. CPR was started and victim was transported by life flight.


BARDID: OK-2010-0017
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skiatook Lake
NearestCityTown: Skiatook
County: Osage
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on Skiatook Lake cruising around inside of the old Stamper Lake. According to the Operator, he made a circle inside the lake and sped up to get to the exit back into the main part of the lake. When he reached 53 to 55 mph the PWC made an abrupt right turn and ejected him and his passenger. Boaters in the same area stated the PWC skipped across the water and did atleast 3/360's before stopping. Another operator of the same PWC stated it did the same thing on him earlier in the day. Water was calm and no other boats were reported to be moving in the area of crash. Operator also stated the PWC's steering system had been modified and he just got it out of the shop last week. POI is unkown but in the area of approximately 1/2 mile West of Tallchief Point and 1.3 miles North of Zink Lake Dam. PWC was removed from water and operator advised not to operate it until it was fixed.


BARDID: OK-2010-0018
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:51:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingston
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored on the West side of North Island. Approx. 60 ft West of the shore facing East & approx. 125 ft North of the South shore line. Engines were not running. Vessel 2 was attempting to back in next to and on the North side of vessel 1. While backing another unidentified person screamed "lookout". The operator of vessel 2 panicked and backed his vessel into vessel 1 causing damage to both vessels. Vessel 1 operator states he saw vessel 2 attempting to back in next to him when suddenly vessel 2 operator accelerated, hitting vessel 1 on the starboard side. Vessel 2 operator, who was intoxicated, heard someone scream "watch the kid", panicked and hit vessel 1 causing damage to both vessels. This is a party island there were probably 200 boats anchored around the island. With people dancing, playing music, swimming, drinking, and visiting. Boats of all sizes.


BARDID: OK-2010-0020
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:06:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thunderbird Lake
NearestCityTown: Norman
County: Cleveland
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising westbound from Calypso Cove when vessel 1 hit vessel 2 on starboard side rear panel. P.O.I approximately 4.10 mile West of RPI and approximately .10 North of RPII. Operator of vessel 1 said before collision his vision was obscured by the sun. Vessel 2 was drifting. Vessel 1 POR was approximately 45 ft South of POI. Vessel 2 POR was same as POI.


BARDID: OK-2010-0021
Date: 2010-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:19:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Carl Blackwell
NearestCityTown: Stillwater
County: Payne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of vessel stated he was unloading the vessel. The owner's friend smelled an "electric" smoke, the friend checked the engine compartment and discovered a moderate fire. The vessels only fire extinguisher was in the engine compartment.

Upon my arrival the vessel was fully engulfed in fire. Both subjects had an odor of alcoholic beverage about breath and person. They appeared apparently normal.


BARDID: OK-2010-0022
Date: 2010-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:53:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenkiller Lake
NearestCityTown: Vian
County: Sequoyah
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was looking for a place to dock and struck vessel 2. Vessel 2 was unoccupied and tied to dock. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on port side, pushing vessel 2 into the wooden walkway and damaging starboard side of vessel 2. Operator of vessel 1 said he recently bought the vessel and was inexperienced in this large vessel. Operator also stated that a large amount of boat traffic was present and he was watching the traffic and did not see vessel 2.


BARDID: OK-2010-0023
Date: 2010-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River
NearestCityTown: Tulsa
County: Tulsa
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Upon arrival in the area of 3100 S. Riverside Dr., officers were informed that a male had floated down the river towards the I-44 Bridge.  TFD personnel were able to locate the victim floating in the 4800 block on the west side of the river.  They pulled the victim onto their boat and then to shore and started CPR.  EMSA transported the victim to St. Francis hospital where the victim was pronounced dead at 11:51 a.m.  It was estimated that the victim had been in the water approximately 25 minutes before being pulled from the river.  I then contacted the original caller who had seen the victim in the river.  witness stated that she did not see the victim before he entered the low water dam under the pedestrian bridge struggling to hang on to his kayak.  She stated he was already out of the kayak and had struggled for 3-4 minutes, went under water for a few seconds and then came back up struggling.  She further stated that he was wearing his pfd and lost hold of the kayak.  She then lost sight of him as he floated down river.


BARDID: OK-2010-0025
Date: 2010-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fort Supply Lake
NearestCityTown: Fort Supply
County: Woodward
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising when dog jumped off of vessel 1. Operator entered water to get dog and waves moved vessel away as dog swam away leaving operator alone in rough water.   Operator began to call for help and went under never resurfacing. Recovery made at scene at 1630 hrs 06-09-2010 in 12 ' of water.


BARDID: OK-2010-0026
Date: 2010-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Property
NearestCityTown: Meridian
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: DRUG USE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-22-2010 at approximately 1200 hrs, Victim and Witness came to lake with kayak and an inflatable air matress. The Victim was in kayak and the witness was on air mattress. The witness stated that the kayak capsized for an unknown reason and the Victim began ended up in the water. The witness jumped off her air mattress to help retrieve the kayak and the Victim began to struggle in the water. He went under water several times and then did not resurface. The Witness swam to shore, went to nearest residence and called 911. Victim was located by side scan sonar and recovered by drag at 1725 hrs. Next of kin notified same date. According to property owner, lake level is approximately 10' higher than normal.


BARDID: OK-2010-0027
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Cleora
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
After Duck Creek fireworks vessel 1 operator was Northbound in Grand Lake and struck Goat Island Lighthouse. Operator did not report accident but took vessel to his dads house and placed it on lift. Vessel was owned by operators father. Owner called dispatch approximately 1 hour after accident to report it. Lighthouse has not been located as of yet. Estimate $20,000.00 damage to vessel and $7,000.00 to GRDA Lighthouse. Operator stated he had consumed at least 4 beers before accident. From damage to vessel, it is apparent vessel was traveling with bow in the air quite high. Damage is near water level and no damage to upper part of bow, then Lighthouse fell on top of vessel.

PropertyDamageDescription:
Vessel 1 struck Goat Island Lighthouse (15' tall on 8' metal stand).  It has not been located at the time of this report.


BARDID: OK-2010-0028
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fort Gibson Lake
NearestCityTown: Wagoner
County: Wagoner
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had stopped in the area approx. 0.2 miles East of Blue Bill Point boat ramp and 0.1 miles South of Flat Rock Creek boat ramp on Ft. Gibson Lake. Victim's 1 and 2 had gotten off the front of vessel 1 to swim. Victim's 1 and 2 were sharing a floating mattress, floating an unknown distance in front of vessel 1. Operator of vessel 1 who was interviewed on 07.30.2010 stated he thought everyone was out of the water and back on vessel 1.  Operator of vessel 1 started the engine and proceeded forward and struck victims 1 and 2 with the prop of the outboard motor.  Victims 1 and 2 were retrieved from the water by occupants of vessel 1 and transported to the Rocky Point West Side Boat Ramp.  Victims 1 and 2 were then transported by private vehicle to the Wagoner Hospital.  Vessel 1 was loaded and left Rocky Point.   Operator of vessel 1 failed to give his information to the victims and also failed to notify authorities of the accident.  Operator of Vessel 1 was interviewed on 07.30.2010 and he gave all information needed for accident report.  He stated he did not know he was required to notify authorities of the accident. 

This report was originally a hit and run.  Operator of the vessel was later tracked down by law enforcement.  The is a revised report that was re-submitted on 08.19.2010 by TRP officer.


BARDID: OK-2010-0029
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: Eufaula
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was going to pick up passenger at end of dock. As she approached she bumped gas and boat lunged forward she turned boat to avoid dock and struck vessel 2 on lift. Vessel 1 continued forward over empty lift and struck vessel 3 on lift. Vessel 1 then hit walkway to dock and came to rest.
Operator and other owner had purchased vessel 1 month earlier. Had steering and throttle worked on and operator was not used to this vessel.

Damage to vessel 2 was on both sides of stern of vessel.
Damage to vessel 3 was to right side of stern of vessel.
Damage to vessel 1 was the tip of the bow.
No damage to dock.


BARDID: OK-2010-0032
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Grove
County: Langley
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling Southwest, toward Woodard Hollow, when it was overtaken by large boat wakes. All passengers were ejected and the boat capsized. Vessel 1 was located approximately 1/4 mile Southeast of Shangri-La Marina and 1/2 mile West of mouth of Courthouse Hollow.


BARDID: OK-2010-0034
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:54:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lawtonka
NearestCityTown: Lawton
County: Commanche
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
POI was approximately 200 yards East of the West shoreline between Mt. Scott Slough and Party Cove and 1000 yards North of the Lawtonka Dam. Both vessels were cruising in a Northwest path when vessel 1 approached quickly from behind striking vessel 2 in the left rear. The collision caused vessel 1 to flip vessel 2 on the passenger side. Both vessels were entangled. Vessel 2 did partially sink. Both vessels did have lights in use. The operators of both vessels were taken to Comanche County Memorial Hospital for blood draws due to the severity of the injuries to passengers. Operators of vessel 1 and vessel 2 were issued BUI, A & S citation.


BARDID: OK-2010-0035
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Foss Lake
NearestCityTown: Butler
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on Foss Lake, when the operator of vessel 1 was accelerating at the same time a wave came in causing the operator and passenger to be ejected off of the vessel. The operator came back down and struck the vessel causing trunk injury. The passenger was ejected into the water. POI was 100 ft South of Turtle Island (RP-1) and 500 ft West of Northside Swim Beach (RP-2), and 3/4 miles Southwest of the Inter-section of SH 44 and E. 0990 RDCR (RP-3).


BARDID: OK-2010-0036
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingston
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being backed down boat ramp by owner, prior to departure. Operator attempted to start motor when the lower unit was submerged enough not to cause damage. Upon attempting to start motor a flash fire occured which caused the victim's PFD and her hair to ignite, burning victim's neck and shoulders.


BARDID: OK-2010-0037
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mt. Fork River
NearestCityTown: Broken Bow
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was canoeing with a group of friends on the Mt. Fork River. He was last seen alone, paddling his rented canoe near the end of the trip. All friends had completed the trip except victim. They began a search and later notified law enforcement. The unoccupied canoe was found by W#2 about 75 ft. N. of US70 bridge. It was partially submerged with two lifejackets in it. McCurtain Co. S.O. and Broken Bow Fire/Rescue responded, throughly searching the area. A drag operation by OHP later involved recovery of the victim. M.E. was notified and the body transported to Norwood-Nation Funeral Home in Idabel. Full autopsy was done in Tulsa. Investigation is uncertain if victim fell overboard/capsizing or was already out of the canoe prior to drowning.


BARDID: OK-2010-0038
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:35:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingston
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: UNKNOWN
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 said they were anchored out between Wood Island and Island about .5 mi NW of Highport Marina and approx. 2 mi N. of Wood Island. They were watching the fireworks when they noticed water in the floor of there vessel. They yelled at a vessel close by. Everyone put the life vest on and got into the other vessel. At this point vessel 1 sank in 13' of water. Operator and passengers were taken to the shore. No injuries.The trooper gives no indication as to why the vessel took on water.


BARDID: OK-2010-0040
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Twin Lakes
NearestCityTown: Mounds
County: Okmulgee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling West on Twin Lake pulling a skier with a boom on the left side of the boat.  Vessel 1 was coming to the end of the ski runway; the skier let go of the boom and the vessel continued on for approximately 40' before making a sharp left turn.  Victim 1 was sitting in the front of the vessel on the right side when vessel 1 was into it's turn, Victim 1 was thrown over Passenger 1 and into the water.  Victim 1's left arm was hit and amputated by the prop.  The POI was approximately 80' South of the North shoreline of Twin Lake and approximately 60' East of the West shoreline.


BARDID: OK-2010-0041
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Foss Lake
NearestCityTown: Foss
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was heading Northwest at the same time Unit 2 was heading Southeast.  Operator of Unit 1 stated he did not see Unit 2 but heard him.  Operator of Unit 1 then put his vessel in reverse prior to being struck in bow by port side of Unit 2.   Unit 2 was traveling at a speed greater than reasonable and proper.  After impact, Unit 2 flooded and sank causing all passengers on board to ejected.


BARDID: OK-2010-0042
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Foss Lake
NearestCityTown: Foss
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was Eastbound while Vessel 2 was heading Northwest at the time vessels collided.  They collided starboard to starboard.  POI was approx, 480 FT West of dam and 1/4 mi. North of Marina.   After collision, Vessel 2 fled the scene.


BARDID: OK-2010-0043
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thunderbird Lake
NearestCityTown: Norman
County: Cleveland
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was wakeboarding when he lost his balance and hit the water.  Victim was knocked unconscious upon impact with the water.  He regained consciousness after a few seconds but complained of headache and tingling in his arms and legs.  Passengers assisted Victim into the vessel and transported him to Turkey Pass boat ramp.  He was then taken by ambulance to Norman Regional Hospital.  Incident occurred in main body of water between Denver Corner boat ramp and Turkey Pass boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2010-0044
Date: 2010-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenkiller Lake
NearestCityTown: Tahlequah
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was beached on shore approx 40 ft East of the boat ramp waiting on trailer to be loaded when Vessel 1 drifted behind Vessel 2 and accelerated into rear of Vessel 2.  After impact, Vessel 1 loaded vessel and tried to leave, but was stopped on the boat ramp.  Vessel 2 remained at POI and after investigator arrived,  was loaded on trailer.  After interviewing both operators for information, I determined operator of Vessel 1 was under the influence and he admitted operating Vessel 1.  At that point, I placed him under arrest.


BARDID: OK-2010-0045
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingston
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
POI was Northwest concrete pillar of oil derek in Lake Texoma approx. 1.8 miles West of Newberry Creek Marina and approx 1 mile East of the 2nd oil derek from shore.  The operator of Vessel 1 said he just got comfortable and didn't realize he got off coarse.  He didn't see the oil derek until they hit it.  The passenger was ejected out of her seat into the rear of the vessel and thrown back into the front of the vessel breaking her shoulder.  I was notified of the crash by Durant HQ dispatch as I was leaving Johnson Creek no-wake and arrived on scene in approx 5 minutes.  I took the operator and passenger and placed them in my vessed towing Vessel 1 to Newberry Creek.  Passenger was taken to MCSO in Durant where she was treated for her broken shoulder and released later that night.


BARDID: OK-2010-0046
Date: 2010-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Langley
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was in his father's paddle boat fishing about 25 yards North of Dad's dock.  Victim's Mom was on dock.  Victim had PFD on but not fastened.  Victim fell out of the paddle boat and began to swim toward a dock located about 25 yards to the Northeast of where he entered the water.  As he swam, his pfd came off.   Victim had a broken arm and was having trouble reaching dock.  Mother jumped in to try to rescue him but before she reached him, he went under the surface and did not come back up.  Divers located his remains some 3 hours later in about 20' of water and about 20' from neighbor's dock.  Victim had been drinking and had a history of seizures.


BARDID: OK-2010-0047
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingtston
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The investigator was on routine boating patrol leaving his slip at Alberta Creek Marina Dock B on 08.14.2010, when he noticed a vessel sunk ontop of its lift in Dock A.  He got all information from the owner at dock on 08.15.2010.  Operator of Vessel 1 said he was cruising at approximately 50 mph coming up on the no wake zone at Alberta Creek on 08.14.2010 when he heard a loud "bang" in the engine compartment.  He powered down and idled into his slip.  He thought he had twisted an outdrive.  He put the vessel in his slip but not on the lift.  He got into a different boat, went to eat and was notified of his boat sinking the following morning.  That information is not provided.  It was not known at the time the report was obtained, other than speculation by the operator that he may have twisted an outdrive.;


BARDID: OK-2010-0048
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keystone Lake
NearestCityTown: Mannford
County: Creek
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were traveling in an unknown direction.  Vessel 1 was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck Vessel 2 on the port side.  AOI was 200 feet East of Mannford Cove and .2 miles South of the SH-51 Bridge.  Operators of both vessels were ejected.


BARDID: OK-2010-0049
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:02:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ft. Gibson
NearestCityTown: Hulbert
County: Wagoner
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was engaged in recreational fishing in remote area approx, 2 mi NE of Rocky Point and 1.5 South of Big Hollow.  Operator was on cell phone with wife when passenger announced he was hot and going to cool off.  Passenger entered water approx 10' - 12'  deep.  Operator noticed passenger was nowhere to be seen.  Operator put on pfd and entered water in attempt to locate passenger.  All attempts failed.  Operator then acquired phone service after several attempts because of remote location and called 911, while markiing location of last sighting.  After responding unit arrived on scene, he was assisted by local rural fire department.  Toppers Volunteer Fire Department started a dragging operation in the marked area.  At 20:36 hrs., recovery was made in marked location.  Troop C headquarters was notified of recovery time.  Notification to ME was given and victim transported by funeral home.  Also notification of next of kin was performed by this Trooper.


BARDID: OK-2010-0052
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keystone Lake
NearestCityTown: Mannford
County: Creek
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling Westbound North of Houseboat Island.  Vessel 1 was traveling at a high rate of speed.  The operator and passenger 1 were standing up while underway.  Vessel 1 traveled over the wake left by another vessel.  The operator struck his face on the windshield.  Passenger 1 was thrown to the right side of the gunwale.  AOI was 200 yards W. of Houseboat Island and .2 miles South of Akdar Park.


BARDID: OK-2010-0053
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Robert S. Kerr Lake
NearestCityTown: Vian
County: Sequoyah
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel was traveling West (upstream) when he began to have engine trouble.  He stopped and went to engine compartment to check engine.  He then discovered water in engine compartment.  Operator then turned on bilge pump and tried to re-fire engine.  Engine would not start.  He then called for assistance.  Boat filled with water and operator was rescued.  After recovering Vessel, it was discovered that the engine plug assembly was missing from the stern of the Vessel.

OPERATOR OF VESSEL IS PHYSICALLY DISABLED AND IN A WHEEL CHAIR.  HE WAS WEARING HIS PFD BEFORE AND DURING THE INCIDENT.


BARDID: OK-2010-0054
Date: 2010-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keystone Lake
NearestCityTown: Mannford
County: Creek
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were Westbound with Vessel 2 attempting to overtake Vessel 1.  Vessel 1 started making turning maneuvers.  Vessel 1 made a right turn as Vessel 2 Operator attempted to turn right to avoid the collision.  Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 in the left rear.


BARDID: OK-2010-0055
Date: 2010-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:16:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenkiller Lake
NearestCityTown: Gore
County: Sequoyah
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was Southbound and attempted to jump the wake of an Eastbound vessel.  Driver of Vessel 1 lost control when he hit the wake, ejecting both the passenger and Operator.  Passenger stated she had asked the Operator to slow down and not attempt to jump the wake.  Operator and passenger were taken to courtesy dock at state park to meet EMS.


BARDID: OK-2010-0056
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lawtonka Lake
NearestCityTown: Lawton
County: Comanche
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 stated that he was out on the North end of the lake when the wind starting picking up making the waves larger.  Operator stated that he was coming back to shore when his engine stopped running causing the waves to come over the boat.  The boat filled with water and sank approximately .25 mile West of the East shoreline.  Vessel was recovered by the Lawton Police Department.


BARDID: OK-2010-0058
Date: 2010-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thunderbird Lake
NearestCityTown: Norman
County: Cleveland
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was operating Vessel 1 in the vicinity of Clear Bay Cove.  She struck a wave and was unable to control the throttle and was thrown from the vessel.


BARDID: OK-2010-0059
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thunderbird Lake
NearestCityTown: Norman
County: Cleveland
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 slowed to pick up a skier and while doing so, Victim 1 jumped into the water to use the restroom.  The operator "felt something" and began looking for Victim 1 while putting the vessel in neutral.  Once the Vessel 1 stopped, the passengers were able to pull Victim from the water.  After realizing Victim had been struck by prop, someone called 911 and they went to Calypso Cove Marina to meet up with emergency personnel.  Victim was transported to Norman Regional Medical Center where she was admitted.


BARDID: OK-2010-0061
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:53:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: Eufaula
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
AOI was approximatey one mile North of Standing Rock and .5 mile East of the West shoreline.  AOR is unknown due to both vessels leaving the scene prior to law enforcement arrival.  Vessels 1 and 2 were Southbound on Lake Eufaula having just left the cut.  Vessel 1 then stopped to allow passengers to use the restroom.  Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 from behind.  Vessel 2 then went up onto Vessel 1 and slid off the left side of Vessel 1.  Both Vessels then came to rest.  Vessel 2 left the scene while Vessel 1 proceeded to the shoreline to get help for the injured onboard.  Vessel 2 was located the following day.


BARDID: OK-2010-0062
Date: 2010-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingston
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/owner states he was at Buncombe Creek Resort and backed into the fuel dock to buy fuel.  The owner of Buncombe Creek who is also listed as a witness in this report, told the operator to turn off his generator before he began fueling.  The operator stated that if he did, it would not restart because when the generator has been running all day once you kill it, it will have to sit for a few hours before it will restart.  He further states that he fuels up his vessel all the time with it running and has never had a problem before.  He states he had put 25 gallons of fuel in one tank and was in the process of filling the other tank when the fuel exploded.  He states he grabbed his fire extinguisher and witness grabbed his and together they were able to extinguish the fire.


BARDID: OK-2010-0064
Date: 2010-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:41:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hefner Lake
NearestCityTown: Oklahoma City
County: Oklahoma
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was sailing in the Northwest Part of Lake Hefner.  A strong gust of wind blew the Catamaran on it's side.  The two adults attempted to upright the vessel, but were having problems.  The two children started drifting away, so the adults left the Vessel to swim to the children.  All four were wearing life jackets prior to the accident (although it is believed the pfd's the children were wearing were too large). The adults removed their PFD's because they thought it would help them in flipping the Vessel back over.  The two children and the passenger were rescued but the owner passed away.


BARDID: OK-2010-0065
Date: 2010-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:43:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eucha Lake
NearestCityTown: Eucha
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to cross the lake to go deer hunting when approximately 30 yards from the North Shore, it started taking on water due to being overloaded.  Occupants entered the water to swim back to shore.  The Operator and Passenger 3 made it successfully to shore.  Victim 1 began to panic and Victim 2 returned to assist him.  Neither Victim 1 or 2 returned to shore.  No PFD's were in use at the time they entered the water.  Victims 1 and 2 were recovered by the City of Tulsa Lake Patrol and Eucha Fire Department by drag method.  Both Victims were wearing heavy hunting coverall's and boots.  Vessel 1 was powered by a Minn Kota trolling motor rated at 30 lbs thrust.


BARDID: OK-2011-0001
Date: 2011-02-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murray Lake
NearestCityTown: Overbrook
County: Love
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 tried to dock; operator lost control in wind and struck Dock "F" apprixmately 200 ft North of Gas Dock.


BARDID: OK-2011-0002
Date: 2011-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Cleora
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
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 traveling in a northerly direction. Vessel 2 was traveling in a westerly direction.  Both operators stated they did not see each other.  Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 on the starboard side.  Area of impact was approximately 200 yards SE of El Cabo and approximately 500 yards SW of Woodland Shores lighthouse.  Victim fell and injured his arm and complained of pain about the torso area.


BARDID: OK-2011-0003
Date: 2011-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH
NearestCityTown: OOLOGAH
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS WERE FISHING AND WERE TRAVELING NORTH FROM BELL COVE. OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS STATED THAT THE WIND BEGAN TO PICK UP AND THE WATER CONDITIONS BEGAN TO CHANGE RAPIDLY.  WAVES BEGAN TO SPLASH AND BREAK OVER THE PORT AFT OF THE VESSEL.  OPERATOR STATED HE TURNED ON THE BILGE PUMP APPROX 200 YDS FROM SHORELINE WHILE TURNING THE VESSEL IN A EASTERLY DIRECTION AND HEADED TOWARD SHORELINE.  VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER FASTER THAN THE BILGE COULD PUMP OUT THE WATER.  OPERATOR AND OCCUPANTS RETRIEVED PFD'S BUT DID NOT WEAR THEM.  PASSENGER 2 MOVED TO THE FORWARD FISHING PEDESTAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO SHIFT WEIGHT TO THE BOW AND BEGAN OPERATING THE TROLLING MOTOR TO ASSIST THE VESSEL IN CHANGING DIRECTIONS.  APPROX 30 YDS WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE, VESSEL ROLLED ONTO ITS PORT SIDE EJECTING ALL THREE OCCUPANTS.  VESSEL THEN CAPSIZED.  ALL THREE OCCUPANTS SWAM TO SHORE WITH THE AID OF HOLDING ON TO A PFD.


BARDID: OK-2011-0006
Date: 2011-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:10:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: MANNFORD
County: TULSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING SOUTHBOUND FROM THE US 64 BRIDGE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. VESSEL 1 OPERATOR MADE A LEFT TURN TO GO WESTBOUND.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK SHORELINE AND WAS GROUNDED.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 1.7 MILES WEST OF THE NORTH SIDE OF KEYSTONE DAM AND APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF THE EAST SIDE OF US 64 BRIDGE.  VESSEL 1 CAME TO REST APPROX 57 FEET FROM THE SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0007
Date: 2011-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was northbound at approx 3/4 throttle speed enroute to alberta creek marina.  Vessel 1 struck the railroad bridge rip-rap launching the vessel onto the rip-rap.  Vessel 1 came to rest approx 10 ft north of the shoreline with the bow facing an easterly direction and the vessel tipped toward the starboard side.  Passengers stated they were in the cuddy cabin of the vessel when suddenly they were thrown around inside the cabin. Passengers crawled out through a hatch on the bow and found the operator lying face up on the rip-rap approx 30 ft northwest of the vessel.  Passengers stated the operator was unresponsive.  Operator and passengers were transported to alberta creek by pontoon boat operated by witness and  were then transferred to ems for transport to hospital.
Area of impact was approx 1/4 mile west of the west end of the railroad bridge, approx 1/2 mile north of the north point entrance to alberta creek and approx 75 yds south of the railroad tracks.  Photos taken by trp 


BARDID: OK-2011-0008
Date: 2011-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:51:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: LUGERT LAKE
NearestCityTown: GRANITE
County: GREER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 PULLED UP TO DOCK AND FAILED TO SECURE VESSEL TO DOCK.  VICTIM #1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO BOARD VESSEL #1 AND HAD ONE FOOT ON THE DOCK AND ONE FOOT ON THE VESSEL CAUSING THE VESSEL TO PUSH AWAY FROM THE DOCK AND VICTIM #1 TO FALL OVERBOARD.


BARDID: OK-2011-0009
Date: 2011-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 DEPARTED FOR FISHING AT APPROX 2000 HRS.  AFTER NOT RETURNING AFTER DARK, OHP WAS NOTIFIED OF OVERDUE BOATERS.  UPON ARRIVAL AT SCENE, victim1 WAS LOCATED FLOATING FACE DOWN IN THE WATER APPROX 200 YDS SE OF THE INDIAN SPRINGS BOAT RAMP.  THE SEACH CONTIUNED AND THE FOLLOWING MORNING, THE VESSEL AND OPERATOR WERE LOCATED.  IT APPEARS THAT WHILE FISHING, FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, THE VESSEL CAPSIZED AND SUNK.  THE VESSEL WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH LIGHTS AND WAS ONLY EQUIPPED WITH ONE PFD WHICH WAS NOT UTILIZED BY EITHER VICTIM.  THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL.  THE EVENT OCCURRED APPROX 1/4 OF A MILE SOUTH OF THE INDIAN SPRINGS BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 100 YDS NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0010
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: PORUM
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ON PLANE WHEN OPERATOR DID NOT SEE THE SHORELINE AND RAN AGROUND.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 200 YDS NORTH OF THE PORUM LANDING BOAT RAMP AND AT THE NORTH SHORELINE.  VESSEL HAD BEEN MOVED PRIOR TO INVESTIGATOR'S ARRIVAL.


BARDID: OK-2011-0011
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityTown: BROKEN BOW
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS IDLING WITH SWIMMERS NEARBY.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS LOOKING FORWARD AND DID NOT SEE THE VICTIM BEHIND THE VESSEL WHEN HE ENGAGED REVERSE.  THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE LEGS AND LOWER ABDOMEN.  LOCATION OF THE AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 150 FT NORTH OF EAGLE POINT SHORE AND APPROX 1/4 MILE EAST OF MT. FORK RIVER CHANNEL AND APPROX 1.25 MILES SOUTH OF CARSON CREEK BIG ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2011-0013
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: LONGTOWN
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS EAST BOUND. VESSEL 1 HIT A LARGE WAVE CAUSING THE VESSEL TO STOP SUDDENLY EJECTING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER.  THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED BY STRIKING THE VESSEL AS THEY WERE EJECTED.  ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 1/4 MILE NORTH AND APPROX 1/4 MILE EASTF KIAMICHI BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2011-0014
Date: 2011-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT VESSEL HAD BEEN AT ANCHOR FOR A WHILE AND HE NOTICED THAT THE AUTOMATIC BILGE HAD CAME ON.  HE STATED HE LOOKED OVER THE SIDE OF THE BOAT AND NOTICED THAT THE BILGE WAS PUMPING WATER.  HE THEN NOTICED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE VESSEL FROM AROUND THE BACK SEATS.  OPERATOR OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND COULD SEE THEY WERE TAKING ON WATER.  OPERATOR STATED HE OPENED THE CABIN DOORS TO GET LIFEJACKETS AND SAW THAT THEY HAD FLOATED TO THE FRONT OF THE CABIN.  OPERATOR STATED THE VESSEL WAS SINKING FAST AND HE DID NOT HAVE TIME TO GET TO THE LIFEJACKETS.  OPERATOR STATED THAT PASSENGER GRABBED A SEAT CUSHION FOR FLOTATION AND HE GRABBED AN ICE CHEST FOR HIS FLOTATION AND BOTH ENTERED THE WATER.  A PASSING BOATER STOPPED AND PICKED UP THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER.  OPERATOR STATED FROM THE TIME THE BILGE PUMP CAME ON TO WHEN VESSEL SANK WAS ONLY A FEW MINUTES.  VESSEL SANK APPROX 1/2 MILE EAST OF SE POINT OF LITTLE GLASSES AND APPROX 1/2 MILE WEST OF BRIDGEVIEW BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 2 MILES NORTH OF ROOSEVELT BRIDGE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0015
Date: 2011-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 JUMPED FROM HIS BOAT TO SWIM WITHOUT DROPPING ANCHOR.  BOAT WAS DRIFTING AWAY WITH WIND.  ACCORDING TO HIS WIFE, VICTIM TRIED TO SWIM BACK TO BOAT BUT BECAME TIRED  AND DISAPPEARED UNDER THE WATER AND DID NOT RESURFACE.  EVENT HAPPENED APPROX 200 YDS SOUTH OF ROCK BLUFF AND APPROX 600 YDS NORTH OF PRIVATE BOAT DOCK NEAR THE MOUTH OF WOODARD HOLLOW.


BARDID: OK-2011-0016
Date: 2011-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: COOKSON
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND WHEN IT STRUCK AN UNIDENTIFIED FLOATING OBJECT (POSSIBLY A LARGE LOG) KNOCKING A HOLE IN THE PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 510 FEET WEST OF EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX .3 MILES EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE AND APPROX .7 MILES SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORELINE OF COOKSON BEND STATE PARK.  OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO GET THE VESSEL APPROX 40 YDS OF THE EAST SHORELINE BEFORE THE VESSEL SETTLED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LAKE.  VESSEL WAS PARTIALLY SUBMERGED IN APPROX 8 FT OF WATER.  AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE LAKE WAS APPROX 15 FT ABOVE NORMAL WITH FLOATING DEBRIS.


BARDID: OK-2011-0017
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: ILLINOIS RIVER
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 STRUCK DEBRIS IN THE WATER CAUSING VICTIM 1 TO BE EJECTED.  WITNESSES STATED THAT VICTIM 1 WENT UNDER WATER AND NEVER RESURFACED.  ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 10 FEET EAST OF ROPE SWING AND APPROX 500 YDS SOUTHWEST OF COMBS BRIDGE AND APPROX 750 YDS SOUTHWEST OF EB LANDING.  VICTIM 1'S BODY SURFACED AT APPROX 1526 HRS AND CPR WAS PERFORMED AND VICTIM WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT APPROX 1600 HRS.


BARDID: OK-2011-0018
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE IN THE WOLF CREEK AREA, OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING  AT EXCESSIVE SPEED AND MADE A SHARP TURN CAUSING HIM TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL.  THE OPERATOR STRUCK THE VESSEL AS HE WAS EJECTED BREAKING 4 RIBS.


BARDID: OK-2011-0019
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW
NearestCityTown: KAW CITY
County: Kay
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING SOUTHBOUND WHEN THE OPERATOR STOOD UP .  THE VESSEL MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BE EJECTED INTO THE WATER. VESSEL 1 BEGAN TURNING IN CIRCLES AND RAN OVER THE OPERATOR.  APPROX POINT OF IMPACT WAS APPROX .3 MILES EAST OF THE WEST HORELINE OF THE WASHUNGA BAY AND APPROX 200 YDS NORTH OF THE WASHUNGA BAY BRIDGE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0020
Date: 2011-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:46:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE PROPERTY
NearestCityTown: ADA
County: Pontotoc
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
PASSENGER/WITNESS 1 ADVISED VICTIM 1 HAD A SEIZURE AND FELL OUT OF THE VESSEL AND DIDN'T RESURFACE.  WITNESS STATED HE DROVE THE VESSEL TO THE BOAT RAMP AND RAN TO THE NEAREST HOUSE TO CALL FOR HELP.  VICTIM WAS LOCATED IN APPROX 6-8 FEET OF WATER.


BARDID: OK-2011-0021
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: PORUM
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSELS "A" 2, AND 3, WERE TIED TOGETHER DRIFTING.  VESSEL 1 WAS COMING UP ON PLANE AND STRUCK VESSELS 2 AND 3.  VESSEL 1 CONTINUED ON AND DROPPED OFF 2 UNKNOWN PASSENGERS.  VESSEL 3 FOLLOWED UNIT 1 UNTIL LE ARRIVED AND MADE CONTACT.  VESSEL 2 AND "A" REMAINED AT THE SCENE.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 300 YDS W OF THE E SHORELINE AND APPROX 400 YDS E OF THE W SHORELINE AND APPROX 1 MILE S OF THE PORUM LANDING BOAT RAMP.  AREA OF REST FOR VESSELS "A" AND 2 WERE APPROX THE SAME A S AREA OF IMPACT.  VESSELS 1 AND 3 LEFT THE SCENE PRIOR TO LE ARRIVAL.


BARDID: OK-2011-0022
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:13:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARL BLACKWELL LAKE
NearestCityTown: STILLWATER
County: Payne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE WAS EASTBOUND FROM THE SKI POINT AREA HEADED TOWARD THE SPILLWAY.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR STATED HE NOTICED A BOAT PULLING A TUBE HEADING SOUTH.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SAID IF HE TURNED RIGHT HE WOULD HIT VESSEL 2 AND IF HE TURNED LEFT HE WOULD HIT THE TUBE BEING TOWED BY VESSEL 2.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE DECIDED TO ACCELERATE AND TRY TO PASS BETWEEN VESSEL 2 AND THE TUBE.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE TUBE CAUSING VICTIM 1 TO STRIKE THE PORT SIDE NEAR THE STERN OF VESSEL 1 .  TWO OTHER PASSENGERS ON THE TUBE WERE ABLE TO JUMP OFF THE TUBE TO AVOID BEING HIT BY VESSEL 1.  

OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED HE WAS PULLING A TUBE WITH 3 PERSONS ON IT IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED THAT HE SAW VESSEL 1 HEADING STRAIGHT AT HIM FROM THE RIGHT SO HE STEERED LEFT TO TRY TO AVOID CONTACT.  AREA OF IMPACT OCCURRED APPROX 815 FEET EAST OF THE SKI POINT PAVILION AND APPROX 965 FEET WEST OF THE SPILLWAY.


BARDID: OK-2011-0023
Date: 2011-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:28:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: MARIETTA
County: Love
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 HAD BACKED OUT OF BOAT SLIP AND GAVE THE VESSEL TOO MUCH THROTTLE AS HE PUT THE VESSEL INTO FORWARD GEAR CAUSING THE VESSEL TO LURCH FORWARD STRIKING VESSEL 2 WHICH WAS MOORED IN THE SLIP NEXT TO THE SLIP VESSEL 1 HAD JUST BACKED FROM.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 IN THE STERN CAUSING DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2'S STERN LADDER.  VESSEL 1 HAD A HOLE KNOCKED IN THE PORT SIDE AND BEGAN TAKING ON WATER.  OWNER OF VESSEL 1 WAS ABLE TO LOAD VESSEL 1 ON A TRAILER BEFORE IT SANK.  AREA OF IMPACT OCCURRED APPROX 150 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORE AND APPROX 150 FEET EAST OF THE WEST SHORE AT WATER SPORTS MARINA.


BARDID: OK-2011-0024
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: LANGLEY
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
STATEMENTS INDICATE THAT WHILE IN THE DROWNING CREEK AREA, VESSEL 2 WAS JUMPING BOAT WAKES AND DID NOT SEE VESSEL 1. VESSEL 2 STRUCK THE REAR PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 1. "MAJOR DAMAGE" TO BOTH VESSELS.  NO INVESTIGATION WAS MADE AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: OK-2011-0025
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH AND VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH. BOTH VESSELS WERE MEETING IN A NEARLY HEAD-ON SITUATION.  VESSEL 1 VEERED TO THE RIGHT AFTER REALIZING VESSEL 2 WAS CONTINUING TO HEAD DIRECTLY AT THEM.  VESSEL 2 STRUCK THE "REAR DRIVER'S SIDE" OF VESSEL 1.  OPERATORS OF EACH VESSEL MADE CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER TO ENSURE THERE WERE NO INJURIES.  VESSEL 2 LEFT THE SCENE BEFORE INFORMATION COULD BE EXCHANGED.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT A FEMALE PASSENGER ON VESSEL 2 STATED THE OPERATOR HAD BEEN DISTRACTED BY A DOG THAT HAD BEEN RIDING ON HIS LAP.


BARDID: OK-2011-0026
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAWTONKA LAKE
NearestCityTown: LAWTON
County: Comanche
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR VESSEL 1 STATED THEY HAD BEEN HUNTING ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE LAKE.  OPERATOR STATED THAT THE WIND HAD INCREASED SINCE THEY HAD DEPARTED EARLIER IN THE DAY TO GO HUNTING AND THE WATER WAS VERY ROUGH.  OPERATOR STATED HE WAS TRYING TO STAY ALONG THE WEST SHORELINE BUT BECAUSE OF HIGH WAVES HE TRUNED HIS BOAT WITH THE WAVES BUT A LARGE WAVE OVERTOOK THE STERN OF HIS BOAT SUBSEQUENTLY CAPSIZING IT.  ALSO LOST WITH THE VESSEL WERE SEVERAL WEAPONS INCLUDING A REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS, A 9MM RUGER MODEL P-85, A MOSSBERG MODEL 88 AND A JC HIGGINS MODEL 20.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF THE DAY USE BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1/2 MILE EAST OF MT. SCOTT SLOUGH.


BARDID: OK-2011-0027
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: MANNFORD
County: Pawnee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOTH VESSELS WERE EASTBOUND.  VESSEL #2 WAS ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE VESSEL #1 ON THE PORT SIDE.  VESSEL #1 WAS JUMPING WAKE FROM ANOTHER VESSEL AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN.  VESSEL #2 MADE AN EVASIVE MANEUVER TO THE LEFT TO TRY TO AVOID IMPACT.  VESSEL #1'S LEFT BOW STRUCK VESSEL #2 STARBOARD AFT SECTION.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 1 MILE EAST OF AKDAR BOAT RAMP AND .1 MILE NORTH OF HOUSE BOAT ISLAND.  SECONDARY IMPACT VESSEL #1 PORT SIDE STRUCK VESSEL #2 STARBOARD AFT.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 WAS EJECTED AN UNKNOWN DISTANCE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0028
Date: 2011-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRAGUE LAKE
NearestCityTown: PRAGUE
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
SOMETIME BETWEEN 2300 HRS ON 06-14-22 AND 0630 HRS 06-15-11 THE VESSEL SANK AND OPERATOR DROWNED WHILE FISHING ON PRAGUE LAKE.  A SCRATCH AND  HOLE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE WAS FOUND AND POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A COLLISION WITH A TREE STUMP.  THE VESSEL OPERATOR WAS LAST SEEN ALIVE AT APPROX 2300 HRS ON 06-14-11 AND FLOATING DEBRIS WAS FOUND BY FISHERMEN AT APPROX 0630 HRS ON 06-15-11.  LOCATION OF THE VESSEL WAS APPROX 200 YDS SOUTH OF THE WATER INTAKE TOWER AND APPROX 250 YDS SE OF THE EAST END OF THE DAM AND APPROX 75 YDS NW OF THE SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0029
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: PRUE
County: Pawnee
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND 2 WERE CHANGING DIRECTION AND OPERATING AT ERATIC SPEEDS.  OPERATORS OF EACH VESSEL WAS ATTEMPTING TO SPRAY EACH OTHER WITH THE WATER JET FROM THEIR VESSELS.  VESSEL 1 GOT TOO CLOSE, STRIKING VESSEL 2.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX .5 MILES EAST OF WASHINGTON IRVING SOUTH AND 1 MILE NORTH OF US 64 BRIDGE.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS EJECTED AN UNKNOWN DISTANCE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0030
Date: 2011-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: CALERA
County: Bryan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS DRIFTING ON HER VESSEL. VESSEL 2 WAS SOUTH BOUND AND SPED TOWARD VESSEL 1 WITH THE INTENTION OF SPINNING HIS PWC AT THE LAST SECOND TO SPLASH WATER ON THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS GOING TOO FAST AND LET OFF THE THROTTLE NOT REALIZING THAT THE VESSEL HE WAS OPERATING WOULD NOT TURN WITHOUT BEING UNDER SOME POWER.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 FAILED TO TURN HIS VESSEL AND IMPACTED VESSEL 1 GOING OVER THE TOP OF VESSEL 1 FROM STARBOARD TO PORT CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 JUMPED OFF OF HER VESSEL BEFORE IMPACT AVOIDING INJURY.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 125 FT WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX 200 FT NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 20 FT EAST OF BOUY IN THE PLATTER FLATS CAMPGROUND COVE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0031
Date: 2011-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: COOKSON
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT HE WAS TOWING HIS SON ON A TUBE AND WAS LOOKING AFT WATCHING THE TUBE AND FAILED TO NOTICE HE WAS HEADED TOWARD THE BOAT HOUSE.  VESSEL 1 IMPACTED THE BOAT HOUSE AND CAUSED THE OPERATOR TO BE THROWN INTO AND UNDER THE OPERATOR'S CONSOLE.  ALSO UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER WHO WAS LYING ON A SMALL PORT SIDE AFT SUNDECK WAS THROWN TO THE DECK OF VESSEL 1.  AREA OF IMPACT OCCURRED WAS IN THE CARLILE COVE AREA OF TENKILLER LAKE APPROX 75 FT WEST OF THE EAST BANK AND APPROX .25 MILES SOUTH OF THE CARLILE COVE ENTRANCE AND AT BOATHOUSE #0140.


BARDID: OK-2011-0032
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: Cleveland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH IN HOG CREEK COVE WHEN OPERATOR NOTICED THE MOTOR WAS OVERHEATING.  OPERATOR STOPPED THE VESSEL TO CHECK THE ENGINE.  WHEN THE OPERATOR OPENED THE ENGINE HATCH, FLAMES CAME OUT.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS JUMPED OUT OF VESSEL INTO WATER AND SWAM AWAY FROM THE VESSEL.  A VESSEL PASSING BY STOPPED AND PICKED UP THE PEOPLE FROM VESSEL 1.  ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 1.5 MILES NORTH OF HOG CREEK BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 72 FT E OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0033
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING ON THE LAKE WHEN THEY SPOTTED THE VICTIM FLOATING ON A PIECE OF STYROFOAM.  THE OPERATOR PULLED CLOSE TO THE VICTIM AND ASKED IF HE NEEDED HELP TO WHICH HE ADVISED YES.  PASSENGER STATED SHE DID NOT WANT THE SUBJECT ON HER BOAT BECAUSE HE SEEMED TO BE INTOXICATED AND SHE WAS WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF HER 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO WAS ONBOARD THE BOAT.  PASSENGERS ABOARD THE VESSEL THREW THE VICTIM A ROPE AND TOLD HIM THEY WOULD TOW HIM BACK TO BLUE BLUFF ON THE STYROFOAM.   THE VICTIM LAID ON HIS BACK ACROSS THE STYROFOAM AS THE VESSEL BEGAN TO TOW HIM.  THE VICTIM THEN ROLLED OFF THE STYROFOAM INTO THE WATER STILL HOLDING ONTO THE ROPE AND TOLD THE OPERATOR TO PULL HIM AS FAST AS HE COULD.  THE OPERATOR REFUSED TO PULL HIM THAT WAY AND THREW THE VICTIM A LIFE JACKET WHICH HE REFUSED TO WEAR.  SOMEONE ABOARD THE VESSEL CALLED 911 AS THE VESSEL CONTINUED TO TRY TO PULL THE VICTIM SLOWLY AND ADVISED OF THEIR SITUATION AT HAND.  AS THE VESSEL CONTINUED TO SLOWLY PULL THE VICTIM, THE VICTIM LET GO OF THE ROPE, WENT UNDER THE SURFACE OF THE WATER AND NEVER RESURFACED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1200 YDS SOUTH OF THE BLUE BLUFF RESORT AND APPROX 500 YDS NORTH OF THE ICE BOX BLUFF NEAR THE ELK RIVER AREA.  THE VICTIM WAS RECOVERED AT APPROX 0501 HRS ON JULY 3, 2011.


BARDID: OK-2011-0034
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: COPAN LAKE
NearestCityTown: COPAN
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND STRUCK VESSEL 2 WHICH WAS NOT DISPLAYING A STERN LIGHT.  VESSEL 1 LEFT THE SCENE AND WAS LOCATED IN A COVE ON THE WEST SIDE OF COPAN LAKE.  FIREWORKS DISPLAY HAD JUST CONCLUDED AND THERE WAS HEAVY TRAFFIC.  AREA OF IMPACT OCCURRED APPROX 100 YDS EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE AND APPROX 200 YDS NORTH OF POST OAK CAMPGROUND.


BARDID: OK-2011-0035
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS UNDERWAY, NORTHBOUND, IN BURNT CABIN COVE.  VICTIM 1 WAS IN THE BOW OF THE VESSEL SITTING ON THE GUNWALE, FACING THE OPERATOR, TAKING PICTURES.  VICTIM 1 FELL BACKWARDS INTO THE WATER AND WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL STATED THAT HE TRIED TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AS SOON AS HE SAW THE VICTIM START TO FALL BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID STRIKING THE VICTIM.  OPERATOR ALSO STATED THE VICTIM HAD BEEN DRINKING AND WAS IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX .17 MILES SOUTH OF BURNT CABIN MARINA AND APPROX .16 MILES WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX .14 MILES EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0036
Date: 2011-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:54:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAWTONKA LAKE
NearestCityTown: LAWTON
County: Comanche
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING EAST AND THE OPERATOR WAS SITTING ON THE HANDLEBARS.  VESSEL 1 WAS DOING CIRCLES AND WAS GOING EAST NEXT TO VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 2 ATTEMPTED TO TURN AROUND BY GOING IN FRONT OF VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 2 STRUCK VESSEL 1 IN THE PORT SIDE GOING OVER THE VESSEL.  BOTH OPERATORS WERE EJECTED AND SWAM A LITTLE WAYS UNTIL ASSITANCE ARRIVED.


BARDID: OK-2011-0037
Date: 2011-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: LONGTOWN
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING VICTIMS 1 & 2 ON A TUBE WHEN THE OPERATOR TURNED TOO CLOSE TO THE SHORELINE AND CAUSED THE INNER TUBE TO STRIKE THE SHORELINE RIP RAP.  BOTH VICTIMS WERE EJECTED ONTO THE RIP RAP.  ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 3 FT SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 100 YDS E OF THE PINEY CREEK BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2011-0038
Date: 2011-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: CANADIAN
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
AREA OF ACCIDENT IS UNKNOWN DUE TO VESSELS BEING MOVED PRIOR TO INVESTIGATING OFFICERS ARRIVAL.  VESSEL 2 WAS DRIFTING NEAR THE CANDADIAN SHORES ESTATES BOAT RAMP WHEN AN UNKNOWN VESSEL (VESSEL 1) STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE PORT BOW.  VESSEL 1 THEN LEFT THE SCENE AND WAS UNABLE TO BE LOCATED.  DIRECTION OF TRAVEL WAS UNKNOWN.


BARDID: OK-2011-0039
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: MARIETTA
County: Love
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS CLOSE TO TEE PEE BEACH AREA WHEN VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 LEFT THE SCENE BEFORE ANY INFORMATION COULD BE OBTAINED.


BARDID: OK-2011-0041
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH LAKE
NearestCityTown: OOLOGAH
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS STANDING IN VESSEL 1.  VICTIM STUMBLED IN BOAT, HIT HIS HEAD AND FELL OVERBOARD.  subject PULLED THE VICTIM FROM THE WATER INTO THE VESSEL.  VICTIM HAD A CUT ON HIS HEAD AND WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY BREATHING.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AND TREATED AND RELEASED.


BARDID: OK-2011-0042
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER
NearestCityTown: GORE
County: SEQUOYAH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE WAS PARTICIPATING IN A NIGHT TIME FISHING TOURNAMENT AND WAS TRAVELING NORTHEAST AT APPROX 30 MPH.  OPERATOR WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE LAKE AND WAS TRAVELING IN THE DARK.  VESSEL STRUCK SKUNK ISLAND ON THE SOUTH SIDE, CENTER PORTION OF THE ISLAND.  UPON IMPACT, VESSEL 1 TRAVELED UP ON TO THE ISLAND FOR APPROX 50 FEET STRIKING SEVERAL SMALL TREES BEFORE COMING TO REST GROUNDED IN THE TREES.


BARDID: OK-2011-0043
Date: 2011-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:02:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHEAST WHEN V1 RAN AGROUND ON THE DAM.  AREA OF IMPACT (AOI)  WAS APPROX 2365 FT NE OF SOUTH DAM BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 5960 FT SE OF SAILBOAT BOAT RAMP AND 2700 FT S OF LITTLE GRAVEL ROAD CIRCLE IN TH ELITTLE AX CAMP GROUND.  AREA OF REST WAS APPROX 30 FT SE OF AOI.


BARDID: OK-2011-0044
Date: 2011-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: MARIETTA
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
REPORT BASED ON STATEMENTS OF VESSEL OWNER/OPERATOR.  ON JULY 30TH, VESSEL 1 OWNER STATED THAT ON JULY 7 HE HAD HIT A ROCK OR SAND BAR DAMAGING THE PROP, PROP SHAFT AND BOTTOM OF HIS BOAT.  HE ADVISED HIS INSURANCE COMPANY WHICH TOLD HIM HE NEEDED AN ACCIDENT REPORT TO GO WITH THE CLAIM.  THE LOCATION DESCRIBED BY VESSEL 1 OPERATOR IS CONSISTANT WITH SUBMERGED ROCKS WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE OBSERVED ON HIS VESSEL.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 1/4 OF A MILE NORTH OF THE SPILLWAY AND APPROX 200 YDS E OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0045
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF SKIATOOK POINT BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1.5 MILES WEST OF CROSSTIMBERS MARINA.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DEMONSTRATE TO OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 HOW TO SPLASH/SPRAY WATER FROM ONE PWC TO ANOTHER.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON STARBOARD SIDE WHILE VESSEL 2 WAS STOPPED.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 PUT UP THEIR ARMS TO BLOCK THE WATER SPRAYED FROM VESSEL 1 AND DIDN'T REALIZE THAT VESSEL 1 WAS GOING TO IMPACT THEM.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS EJECTED APPROX 10 FEET FROM THE POINT OF IMPACT.


BARDID: OK-2011-0046
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:41:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: JAY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 IN THE REAR PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR CLAIMED THAT VESSEL 2 DID NOT HAVE ANY LIGHTS DISPLAYED PRIOR TO THE COLLISION.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 950 YDS SOUTH OF WINDMILL RUN MARINA AND APPROX 985 YDS W OF LIGHT HOUSE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0047
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: PITTSBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTH BOUND TRAVELING AT APPROX 50MPH.  VICTIM TOLD HIS WIFE TO "WATCH THIS BABY" AND JUMPED OUT OF THE MOVING VESSEL.  VICTIM 1 WNET UNDER AND NEVER RESURFACED.  POINT OF IMPACT AND AREA OF RECOVERY FOR VICTIM 1 WAS APPROX 1/2 MILE EAST OF SOONER HAVEN BEACH AND APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 9.


BARDID: OK-2011-0048
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: FOSS LAKE
NearestCityTown: BUTLER
County: CUSTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING VICTIM 1 ON A SPINNING TYPE TUBE.  AS THE TUBE WAS ROTATING, VICTIM 1 WAS EJECTED, THROWING HIM INTO THE AIR.  VICTIM 1 LANDED AWKWARDLY AND INJURED HIS BACK.  AREA OF THE EVENT WAS APPROX 400 YDS W OF THE ROCK JETTIE AND APPROX 300 YDS SOUTH OF THE NORTHSIDE CAMP GROUNDS.


BARDID: OK-2011-0049
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: ZENA
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 900 YDS E OF SHANGRI-LA LIGHT HOUSE AND APPROX 1025 YDS W OF ISLAND JOE'S MARINA AND APPROX 2001 YDS N OF GOLF BALL WATER TOWER.  VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE IN TH MAIN CHANNEL OF GRAND LAKE AND BOTH OPERATORS CLAIMED A LARGE WAKE CAME BY AND CAUSED THEM TO COLLIDE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0050
Date: 2011-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH LAKE
NearestCityTown: OOLOGAH
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: SUDDEN MEDICAL CONDITION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS A PASSENGER ON VESSEL 1.  VICTIM 1 WAS HAVING TROUBLE STAYING ON THE PWC DUE TO HAVING RECENTLY APPLYING SUNSCREEN.  AS VESSEL 1 MADE A TURN, VICTIM 1 SLIPPED AND FELL FROM THE PWC AND SUFFERED A SEIZURE.  IT IS NOT KNOWN WHETHER THE VICTIM'S SEIZURE STARTED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FALL.  THE VICTIM'S RIBS WERE BRUISED AS A RESULT OF THE FALL.  AREA OF THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROX 200 YDS W OF THE RED BUD BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 100 YDS S OF GOAT ISLAND AND APPROX 100 YDS E OF THE SHORE LINE AT RED BUD CAMPGROUND.


BARDID: OK-2011-0051
Date: 2011-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSELS 1 AND 2 WERE TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND IN CLEAR BAY COVE AT APPROX 50 MPH.  VESSEL 1 LOST CONTROL OF HIS VESSEL WHEN IT HIT A WAKE AND HE WAS EJECTED OFF THE VESSEL.  VESSEL 2 COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 1 AND OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS EJECTED.  NEITHER OPERATOR WERE INJURED.  VESSELS WERE LOADED ON TRAILERS PRIOR TO OFFICER ARRIVAL ON SCENE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 300 YDS SW OF CLEAR BAY BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 200 YDS W OF THE EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX 200 YDS E OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2011-0052
Date: 2011-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM JUMPED FROM VESSEL 1 TO GO RETRIEVE A CHILD THAT WAS SWIMMING WITH A PFD ON AND HAD DRIFTED AWAY FROM THE VESSEL.  VICTIM ENTERED THE WATER WITHOUT A PFD AND SWAM TO THE CHILD.  VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWIM BACK WITH THE CHILD AND APPARENTLY BECAME TIRED.  VICTIM WAS HOLDING ON TO THE CHILD AND REALIZED HE WAS PULLING THE CHILD UNDER AND LET GO OF THE CHILD.  VICTIM 1 WENT UNDER THE WATER AND NEVER RESURFACED.  THE CHILD WAS PICKED UP BY WITNESS ON A PWC.  THE VICTIMS SISTER WAS ONBOARD THE VESSEL BUT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VESSEL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS IN THE FOBB BOTTOM AREA OF TEXOMA.


BARDID: OK-2011-0053
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Seat Broke Loose
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS NORTHBOUND FROM WOODARD HOLLOW WHEN IT WAS SWAMPED BY THE WAKE OF AN UNKNOWN VESSEL.  THE WATER CAUSED ONE OF THE FRONT FISHING SEATS TO DISLODGE FROM THE BASE STRIKING VICTIM 1.  VICTIM 2 WAS INJURED BY STRIKING AN UNKNOWN OBJECT.  NO ONE WAS EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 275 YDS WEST OF EAST BLUFF AT MOUTH OF WOODARD HOLLOW AND APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF SHANGRI-LA.


BARDID: OK-2011-0054
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated that he and passenger were fishing but were afraid that a passing boat was going to run over their lines.  He stated they decided to move to the south side of the island to be out of the path of the passing boat.  Operator of vessel 1 stated that the bow of his boat was up and the he was turned around looking behind him at fishing lines when they hit vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 1 stated he never saw vessel 2 before striking it.  Operator of vessel 2 stated that they saw the vessel coming and tried to yell and wave their arms to warn the approaching boat but were not seen or heard.  Operator of vessel 2 was standing on the bow of his boat and was ejected from the boat upon impact.  Vessel 1 rode up onto the bow of vessel 2 and stopped when the lower unit of its outboard engine caught the side rail of vessel 2.  Passenger stated that when she realized that vessel 1 was not going to stop, she grabbed her son and jumped into the water to avoid impact.  Neither were injured.  Impact occured approx 75 yds south of the south center shoreline of bird/weed island.


BARDID: OK-2011-0055
Date: 2011-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH LAKE
NearestCityTown: TALALA
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: BILGE PUMP
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
AREA OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF WINGANON BRIDGE AND APPROX 1/2 MILE NORTH OF THE NORTH ENTRANCE OF SPENCER CREEK AND APPROX 1 MILE W OF WINGANON RAMP.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT THEY WERE DRIFT FISHING AND AT SOME POINT THE BILGE PUMP QUIT WORKING.  OPERATOR WAVES WASHED OVER THE SIDE OF THE VESSEL CAUSING IT TO TAKE ON WATER AND SINK.


BARDID: OK-2011-0056
Date: 2011-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX .3 MILES E OF WEST SHORE AND APPROX .8 MILES NORTH OF SOUTH SHORE AND APPROX .1 MILE WEST OF SMALL ISLAND.  VESSEL 1 HAD JUST LEFT SIX SHOOTER MARINA AND WAS S/B ENROUTE TO STRAYHORN. VESSEL 2 WAS N/B AND OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 SAID HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 1 UNTIL HE WAS RIGHT ON TOP OF IT.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SAID HE DOVE FROM HIS SEAT AND HIT HIS LEG ON SOME UNKNOWN OBJECT CAUSING INJURY.  PASSENGER OF VESSEL 1 WAS EJECTED FROM THE BOW UPON IMPACT BUT UNINJURED.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SAID HIS NAV LIGHTS WERE ON BUT PASSENGERS IN VESSEL 2 SAID VESSEL 1 HAD NO LIGHTS.  WITNESSES SAY THAT VESSEL 1 LIGHTS WERE ON WHEN IT LEFT THE MARINA BUT WERE OFF AT THE TIME THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.


BARDID: OK-2011-0057
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:06:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
AREA OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 FEET SOUTH OF ROLLING OAKS BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 300 FEET WEST OF ROLLING OAKS BOAT RAMP.  VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHEAST WHEN THE VESSEL HIT A LARGE WAKE AND EJECTED THE OPERATOR APPROX 6 FEET FROM THE VESSEL.


BARDID: OK-2011-0058
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUCHA
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE EASTBOUND IN DROWNING CREEK.  VESSEL 2 WAS TOWING A TUBE WITH 3 PASSENGERS.  VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO JUMP THE WAKE OF VESSEL 2 AND STRUCK THE VICTIM.  ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 500 FT NORTH OF HI-LIFT MARINA AND APPROX 750 FT SOUTH OF WOOD SPRINGS BRANCH AND APPROX 1255 FT E OF MOUTH OF SUMMERFILD HOLLOW.


BARDID: OK-2011-0059
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING EAST UP THE ELK RIVER ARM OF GRAND LAKE WHEN, DUE TO LOW WATER LEVEL, STRUCK A SUBMERGED BRIDGE AND CAUSED THE VESSEL TO BECOME STUCK.  WHILE TRYING TO FREE THE VESSEL, VICTIM 1 CUT HIS RIGHT HAND ON A HOOK.  VICTIM 1 RECEIVED 10 STICHES DUE TO THE INJURY.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1000 YDS EAST OF COWSKIN BRIDGE AND APPROX 200 YDS NORTH OF KINGS POINT.  THERE WERE 3 HAZARD BOUYS MARKING THE SUBMERGED BRIDGES LOCATION.


BARDID: OK-2011-0060
Date: 2011-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:18:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: MOTOR BRACKET BROKE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH BETWEEN PATRICIA ISLAND AND WEED ISLAND AT APPROX 66 MPH WHEN THE OUTBOARD ENGINE BROKE OFF CAUSING THE VESSEL TO GO INTO A SPIN.  VICTIM 1 WAS EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT IS APPROX 1000 YDS N OF WEED ISLAND AND APPROX 1200 YDS SOUTH OF PATRICIA ISLAND.  PHOTOS WERE TAKEN SHOWING A BROKEN O/B MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET.  


BARDID: OK-2011-0061
Date: 2011-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: MEAD
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DOCKED AT NEWBERRY CREEK MARINA GAS DOCK.  VESSEL OPERATOR STATED HE HAD GASED UP THE VESSEL AND PUSHED AWAY FROM THE DOCK.  WHEN HE STARTED THE VESSEL, IT BLEW UP.  THE MOTOR COWLING BLEW OFF BURNING 3 PEOPLE.  THE FIRE WAS OUT AND THE INJURED HAD BEEN TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY THE TIME THE INVESTIGATOR ARRIVED.  THE INVESTIGATOR FOUND GASOLINE IN THE VESSEL'S FRESH WATER HOLDING TANK.  THE INVESTIGATOR ASKED THE OPERATOR IF HE MIGHT HAVE MISTAKENLY PUT GASOLINE IN THE FRESH WATER TANK AND THE OPERATOR REPLIED THAT THOUGHT HE MIGHT HAVE.  THE EVENT OCCURRED APPROX 150 FEET NORTH OF THE SHORELINE AND 12 FEET SW OF THE NW EDGE OF THE NEWBERRY CREEK MARINA GAS DOCK.


BARDID: OK-2012-0001
Date: 2012-02-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE RIVER
NearestCityTown: IDABEL
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Witnesses noticed a partially submerged boat across from the ramp and saw a red gas tank in the low head dam hydraulics.  The witnesses towed the boat to the ramp and found a body entangled in a chain used to secure the outboard motor to the vessel hull.  Identification was made of the body and it was determined there were two other victims missing as a result of the accident.  It is unknow what actually happened but the investigator theorizes that the vessel became caught in the swift current above the low head dam and went over the dam capasizing and ejecting the victims.  The outboard motor was found to have been in  "reverse" when the vessel was recovered.


BARDID: OK-2012-0003
Date: 2012-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: DISNEY
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SAILING EAST AND A GUST OF WIND FROM THE SOUTH CAUSED THE MAST TO BREAK IN HALF.  THE MAST AND ALL RIGGING FELL TO THE PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL.  CABLES AND SAILS BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE PROPELLER.  LOCATION WAS APPROX 1500 YDS E OF SCOTTY'S COVE AND APPROX 600 YDS N OF WELCH POINT AND APPROX 1000 YDS SWOF KETCHUM COVE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0004
Date: 2012-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:10:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS NORTH BOUND AT IDLE SPEED.  VESSEL 2 STRUCK VESSEL 1 IN STERN 2.5 FEET LEFT OF RIGHT CORNER.  VESSEL 2 OVER RODE VESSEL 1 AND RETURNED TO THE WATER OVER STARBOARD BOW.  SKEG GOUGES IN HULL CAP AND OPERATOR CONSOLE OF VESSEL 1 INDICATE THAT LOWER UNIT OF VESSEL 2 PASSED OVER OPERATOR COMPARTMENT OF VESSEL 1.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 200 FT NORTH OF SOUTH FACING POINT AT NORTH END OF CATFISH BAY NO WAKE AREA AND APPROX 85 FEET EAST OF WEST SHORE OF COVE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0005
Date: 2012-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WS TRAVELING SOUTH IN HOG CREEK COVE WHEN PASSENGER DECIDED TO STAND ON BOW OF VESSEL.  VESSEL 1 HIT A WAVE AND PASSENGER FELL OVERBOARD, WAS RAN OVER BY THE VESSEL AND STRUCK BY THE VESSEL'S PROPELLER.  POI WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE SOUTH OF HOG CREEK BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 250 FEET WEST OF EAST SHORELINE.  INVESTIGATOR WASN'T NOTIFIED OF ACCIDENT UNTIL 2200 HRS ON DATE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.


BARDID: OK-2012-0006
Date: 2012-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: MANNFORD
County: CREEK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS IN A FISHING TOURNAMENT ON LAKE KEYSTONE.  OPERATOR STATED HE WAS OPERATING THE VESSEL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED  TO MAKE THE TOURNAMENT TIME LIMIT.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR STATED HE WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND AND STRUCK GROUND IN SHALLOW WATER.  VESSEL 1 CAME TO A STOP EJECTING PASSENGER 1.   VESSEL 1 AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROXIMATELY .5 MILE NORTH OF NEW MANNFORD BOAT RAMP AND APPROXIMATELY 1. 5  MILES WEST OF SALT CREEK NORHT BOAT RAMP.  PASSENGER 1 WAS EJECTED AN UNKNOWN DISTANCE FROM VESSEL.  PASSENGER 1 WAS RESCUED FROM THE WATER BY ANOTHER FISHING TOURNAMENT VESSEL AND TAKEN TO THE NEW MANNFORD BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0007
Date: 2012-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vessel equipm
RedactedNarrative:
FATHER OF VICTIM CLOSED HATCH OF VICTIMS RIGHT FOOT SEVERING BIG TOE FROM FOOT.  UNKNOWN LOCATION ON THE LAKE - REPORT TAKEN AT BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0008
Date: 2012-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:32:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS AT ANCHOR FISHING APPROX 300 YDS SE OF THE MOUTH TO CATFISH BAY AND APPROX 250 YDS N OF THE RAILROAD TRESTLE AND APPROX 150 YDS E OF THE WEST SHORE WHEN THEY NOTICED THAT THEY WERE TAKING ON WATER.  THE OPERATOR TURNED ON THE BILGE PUMP AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS NOT WORKING.  THE VESSEL WAS HIT BY A LARGE WAVE THAT ENGULFED THE VESSEL CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0009
Date: 2012-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRYING TO ENTER MARINA BOAT SLIP.  VESSEL WAS GOING TOO FAST TO ENTER THE SLIP.  OPERATOR PUT THE VESSEL INTO REVERSE TO SLOW DOWN BUT ACCIDENTALLY PUT THE VESSEL IN TO DRIVE.  VESSEL 1 WENT FORWARD STRIKING UNOCCUPIED VESSEL 2 AND CAUSING INJURY TO VICTIM 1.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 130 FEET WEST OF BOAT DOCK ENTRANCE AND 180 FEET SW OF CORNER OF PARKING LOT AND APPROX 55 FEET E OF WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0010
Date: 2012-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: VERDIGRIS RIVER
NearestCityTown: OOLOGAH
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT HE AND HIS PASSENGER HAD BEEN AT AN IDLE SPEED FISHING.  THEY DECIDED TO CHANGE LOCATIONS.  THE OPERATOR MOTORED THE VESSEL FORWARD.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADMITTED HE WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND COULD NOT SEE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HIM BECAUSE HIS PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE PEDISTAL SEAT.  
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED HE HAD JUST LET HIS CHILDREN OFF THE VESSEL AT TEH RAMP AND WAS PERPARING TO LOAD THE VESSEL TO LEAVE THE WATER.  HE WAS IDLING AND WAITING FOR THE TRAILER TO BE BACKED DOWN THE RAMP.  HE STATED HIS VESSEL WAS HIT FROM BEHIND NEAR THE STARBOARD STERN CORNER AREA OF HIS VESSEL.  HE AND HIS PASSENGER WERE THROWN FORWARD.
AREA OF IMPACT OCCURRED AT APPROX 100 FEET WEST OF VERTIGRIS RIVER BOAT RAMP BELOW OOLOGAH LAKE DAM AND APPROX 300 YARDS NORTH OF THE SOUTH BANK OF RIVER AND APPROX 100 YARDS NORTH OF THE SOUTH BANK OF THE RIVER.


BARDID: OK-2012-0011
Date: 2012-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:34:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAURIKA LAKE
NearestCityTown: WAURIKA
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Starting in gear
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 1 HAD TIED A LARGE PIECE OF RIP-RAP TO A ROPE TO USE AS AN ANCHOR WHILE FISHING.  VESSEL 1 WAS ANCHORED AND PASSENGER 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL UP THe ANCHOR WHEN THE ROPE BROKE CAUSING PASSENGER TO FALL BACKWARDS OUT of THE VESSEL.  AT APPROX THE SAME TIME, THE OPERATOR STARTED THE VESSEL WHICH WAS IN GEAR AND THE OPERATOR FELL OVERBOARD.  THE VESSEL BEGAN TO CIRCLE THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER STRIKING THE PASSENGER SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO HIM.  WITNESS 1 NOTICED THE VESSEL CIRCLING A PERSON IN THE WATER AND DROVE HIS VESSEL TO THE LOCATION TO ASSIST THE PASSENGER AND TO STOP VESSEL 1.  AS WITNESS 1 TOOK PASSENGER 1 AND VESSEL 1 TO THE NORTH SHORELINE OF KIOWA I CAMP GROUND HE NOTICED THE OPERATOR FLOATING FACE DOWN IN THE WATER.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SANK BENEATH THE WATER. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS LATER AT APPROX 1625 HRS THE SAME DAY USING SIDE-SCAN SONAR.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 200 YDS SOUTH OF THE KIOWA I NORTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 1/4 MILE NORTH OF THE KIOWA I NORTH BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0012
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: DURANT
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS NORTH BOUND TOWARD BOAT SLIPS TO PUT VESSEL BACK IN SLIP.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE RECENTLY HAD THE VESSEL SERVICED.  HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VESSEL HAD BEEN RUNNING ROUGH WHEN THEY HAD LEFT THE SLIP EARLIER BUT THAT THE LONGER IT RAN THE BETTER IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING.  HE THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE BECAUSE THE GAS WAS OLD.  HE SAID HE HEARD AN IGNITION SOUND WHEN HE LOOKED BACK AT THE ENGINE, IT WAS ON FIRE.  HE STATED THE FLAMES WERE SHOOTING OUT SO VIOLENTLY THAT HE AND THE PASSENGERS ONLY HAD TIME TO PUT ON LIFEJACKETS AND SWIM TO SHORE.  THE AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1/4 MILE EAST OF SAND POINT BOAT DOCKS AND APPROX 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF THE SOURTHERN POINT OF WILLOW SPRINGS AND APPROX 1/4 MILE WEST OF THE BOAT RAMP AT WILLOW SPRINGS.  The fuel system was determined to have a leak.


BARDID: OK-2012-0013
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. SUPPLY LAKE
NearestCityTown: FT. SUPPLY
County: WOODWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING AND NOT KEEPING A PROPER LOOKOUT AND COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2 ON THE  STARBOARD SIDE NEAR THE STERN AS VESSEL 2 WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN.  IMPACT SPEED WAS APPROX 10 - 15 MPH.  AREA IMPACT WAS APPROX 150 YDS E OF THE MAIN BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 200 YDS S OF THE DAM.


BARDID: OK-2012-0014
Date: 2012-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:02:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: STRANG
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH AT APPROX 50MPH WHEN THE VESSEL COLLIDED WITH A LARGE FLOATING TREE.  THE IMPACT CAUSED THE OB MOTOR TO PIVOT UP INTO THE VESSEL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BACK DECK, TRANSOM AND THE ENGINE COWLING CAUSING THE TRIM TO BECOME INOPERABLE.  THE OPERATOR USED THE TROLLING MOTOR TO TAKE THE VESSEL TO A DOCK LOCATED AT LAKE HUDSON INN. AREA OF IMPACT WAS NORTH OF CR 420/STRANG BRIDGE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0015
Date: 2012-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR VESSEL 1 STATED THAT HE CAME INTO THE FOUR SEASONS RESORT AREA TOO FAST AND TRIED TO TURN AROUND.  HE WAS UNABLE TO DO SO AND STRUCK THE OUTBOARD MOTOR ON VESSEL 2.   VESSEL 2 WAS UNOCCUPIED AND DOCKED ON A BOAT LIFT.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 AGAIN BEFORE STRIKING THE NORTHERN DOCK OF FOUR SEASONS RESORT.  VESSEL 1 LEFT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT AND WAS LATER CONTACTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.  FRESH DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED ON THE BOW OF VESSEL 1 AND THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 1. VESSEL 1 WAS IMPOUNDED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 FT EAST OF BLUE BLUFF AND APPROX 7 FEET WEST OF FOUR SEASONS AND APPROX 650 FEET SOUTH OF ICE BOX POINT.


BARDID: OK-2012-0016
Date: 2012-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KIAMICHI RIVER
NearestCityTown: FT TOWSON
County: CHOCTAW
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS APPROACHING AN AREA OF RAPIDS AT A BEND IN THE KIAMICHI RIVER.  A LARGE TREE BLOCKED THE DEEPEST PART OF THE CHANNEL.  VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO NAVIGATE UPSTREAM AND AROUND THE TREE.  THE CURRENT PUSHED VQ DOWNSTREAM AND PINNED ITS PORT SIDE AGAINST THE TREE.  WATER IMMEDIATELY ENTERED VESSEL 1 AS BOTH OPERATOR AND PASSENGER EXITED ONTO THE TREE.  VESSEL 1 CAPSIZED AND SUBMERGED SOON AFTER.  THEY WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO the WEST BANK AND WALK BACK TO THEIR VEHICLE.  VESSEL IS STILL SUMBERGED AND UNRECOVERED.  AREA OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 80 FT EAST OF THE WEST BANK AND APPROX 150 FT WEST OF THE EAST BANK AND APPROX 150 FT NORTH OF THE SOUTH BANK OF THE KIAMICHI RIVER.


BARDID: OK-2012-0017
Date: 2012-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 WAS DRIFTING WHEN V-2 STRUCK V-1.  OPERATOR OF V-2 SAID THEY DID NOT SEE V-1 DUE TO NO LIGHTS BEING DISPLAYED ON V-1.  OPERATOR OF V-1 SAID HIS NAVIGATION LIGHTS WERE ON BUT DID NOT HAVE A WHITE LIGHT VISIBLE FROM 360 DEGREES DISPLAYED.  WITNESSES SAID THEY SAW NO LIGHTS ON V-1.  V-2 STRUCK V-1 AT APPROX A 45 DEGREE ANGLE, STARBOARD SIDE, JUST FORWARD OF THE OPERATORS SEAT.  V-2 RAMPED V-1 AND EXITED THE PORT SIDE JUST FORWARD OF THE TRANSOM.  OPERATOR OF V-2 SAID HE DID NOT KNOW WHAT HE HAD HIT UNTIL HE WENT BACK TO CHECK.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .16 MILES NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORE AND APPROX .31 MILES SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORE OF CHEROKEE LANDING AND APPROX .37 MILES WEST OF THE ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND.


BARDID: OK-2012-0018
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING IN A NORTH DIRECTION IN LITTLE AXE COVE WHEN VICTIM FELL OFF OF KNEE BOARD AND WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD BY THE BOARD.    AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF LITTLE AXE COVE AND APPROX 450 FEET EAST OF THUNDERBIRD LAKE DAM AND APPROX 500 FEET EAST OF WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0019
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING IN A WESTERN DIRECTION.  VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION.  VESSEL 1 RAN INTO VESSEL 2.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX .05 MILES WEST OF EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX .1 MILE NORTH OF THE LITTLE AXE BOAT RAMP.  victim onboard v2 was struck by v1.


BARDID: OK-2012-0020
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING JUST EAST OF SHERWOOD FOREST.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SAID HE WAS GOING APPROX 25 MPH AND THE LAKE WAS VERY ROUGH BECAUSE OF HIGH WINDS.  HE SAID HIS VESSEL HIT A BIG WAVE AND APPARENTLY THREW VICTIM 1, WHO WAS SEATED IN THE BOW OF THE VESSEL,  OUT OF THE SEAT AND SOMEHOW THE VICTIM HIT THE BOW RAIL WITH HER THROAT INJURING VICTIM 1.  THE OPERATOR AND OTHER PASSENGERS DID NOT SEE THE VICTIM HIT THE RAIL ONLY THAT SHE WAS THROWN SIDE WAYS FROM HER SEAT.  VICTIM WAS ONLY PASSENGER RIDING IN THE BOW OF THE VESSEL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 500 YDS EAST OF SHERWOOD FOREST ADN APPROX 15 MILES NORTH OF KIAMICHI BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 2 MILES WEST OF PINEY CREEK BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0021
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:59:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARCADIA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EDMOND
County: OKLAHOMA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS PULLING 2 PASSENGERS ON A TUBE IN CIRCLES.  VICTIM ONE FELL OFF THE TUBE INTO THE WATER. VESSEL ONE CONTINUED IN CIRCULAR PATTERN AND STRUCK VICTIM ONE with the vessel's propeller.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 467 FEET SE OF THE CREEK PAVILION AND APPROX 3398 FT SW OF THE NORTH END OF THE DAM AND APPROX 1561 FT E OF THE SOUTH POINT OF COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND.


BARDID: OK-2012-0022
Date: 2012-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: ARDMORE
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING TUBERS WHEN THEY WENT ACROSS A WAVE OR WAKE CAUSING VICTIM 1 TO BE THROWN OFF THE TUBE.  VICTIM 1 STRUCK THE WATER INJURING HER BACK AND NECK.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .5 MILE SW OF MATINS LANDING AND APPROX 1.5 MILES SE OF NORTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 1 MILE N OF SOUTH SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0023
Date: 2012-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE
NearestCityTown: PONCA CITY
County: KAY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO SET AN ANCHOR WHEN VICTIM 1 JUMPED OUT OF THE BOAT WITHOUT A PFD TO SWIM.  VICTIM 1 STARTED GETTING IN TROUBLE WHEN VICTIM 2 JUMPED FROM THE BOAT WITH A CHILD SIZED PFD IN HAND.  VICTIM 2 GOT VICTIM 1 ON THE PFD AND TO THE BACK OF THE BOAT TO THE  LADDER.  WHILE AT THE LADDER ON THE STERN OF THE VESSEL ON THE OPERATORS SIDE, VICTIM 2 GOT HIS LEG AND SHORTS CAUGHT IN THE MOVING PROPELLER.  VICTIM 2 HAD TO RELEASE VICTIM 1 WHO WENT BELOW THE SURFACE AND DID NOT COME UP AGAIN.  VICTIM 2'S SHORTS AND LEG CAUGHT IN THE PROP KILLING THE MOTOR.  VICTIM 2 CUT HIS CLOTHING FREE OF THE PROP WITH A KNIFE GIVEN TO HIM BY THE OPERATOR.  AREA OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 2 MILES NORTH OF KAW DAM AND APPROX 1/4 MILE EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE IN APPROX 50 FEET OF WATER.


BARDID: OK-2012-0024
Date: 2012-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOTH VESSELS WERE HEADED IN A EASTERLY DIRECTION.  VESSEL 1 WAS COMING UP ON PLANE AND DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2. VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 AT THE STERN AND PARTIALLY OVERRODE VESSEL 2 STRIKING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS OF VESSEL 2.  THE AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 75 FEET NORTH OF PATRICIA ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AND APPROX 1/2 MILE SW OFF WEED ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2012-0025
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:03:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: ARDMORE
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS IDLING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION NEAR TIPPS POINT CAMP GROUND WHEN IT WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2.  VICTIM 1 WAS EJECTED FROM VESSEL 2 AND SANK BENEATH THE WATER.  VICTIM 1 WAS RECOVERED SEVERAL HOURS LATER.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 300 FT EAST OF CAMPSITE 26 AT TIPPS POINT AND APPROX 350 FT NE OF THE TIP OF TIPPS POINT.  A BLOOD TEST WAS GIVEN TO THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 AND CHARGES ARE PENDING.


BARDID: OK-2012-0026
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:37:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND IN TURKEY PASS COVE AREA WHEN IT STRUCK A WAVE.  THE OPERATOR'S LEFT LEG WAS INJURED AS HE WAS EJECTED OFF THE PWC.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 300 YARDS SW OF TRUKEY PASS BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 250 YARDS SW OF TURKEY PASS DOCK AND APPROX 200 YARDS W OF THE EAST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0027
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: DISNEY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT VICTIM 1 WAS SITTING ON THE PWC WITH A PFD ON BACKWARDS AND NOT FASTENED WHEN A 2ND PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE PWC AND CAUSED THE PWC TO TIP TO THE SIDE.  BOTH PERSONS FELL INTO THE WATER.  PASSENGER 1 RESURFACED BUT VICTIM 1 DID NOT.  WITNESSES THEN NOTICED THE PFD THAT THE VICTIM HAD BEEN WEARING IMPROPERLY FLOATING ON THE SURFACE.  SOME OF THE WITNESSES BEGAN DIVING INTO THE WATER IN AN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE THE VICTIM.  THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VICTIM WAS LOCATED USING SIDE SCAN SONAR AND RECOVERED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED NEAR THE NW POINT OF THE MOUTH OF GRAYS HOLLOW NEAR THE NO-WAKE BOUY LINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0028
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: ARDMORE
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 APPROACHED FROM AFT OF VESSEL 2 AS VESSEL 2 WAS SLOWING DOWN TO IDLE WHEN VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE STERN AND PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 2.  AREA OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 200 FEET NW OF LODGE DOCK AND APPROX 250 FEET NW OF SHORELINE AND APPROX 500 YDS SE OF TIPPS POINT.


BARDID: OK-2012-0029
Date: 2012-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:17:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NE TOWARD SHANGRI-LA ISLAND.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 THROTTLED UP JUST PAST THE LAST NO WAKE SIGN.  THE FISHING NET INSIDE HIS VESSEL FELL INTO HIS FACE.  PASSENGER STOOD UP AND TRIED TO REMOVE THE NET AND HIT HER HEAD.  THE OPERATOR MADE A SHARP TURN TO THE STARBOARD AND CAUSED THE FEMALE TO BE EJECTED ON THE PORT SIDE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 200 YDS NE OF WOODARD HOLLOW AND APPROX 400 YDS SE OF DINOSAUR POINT AND APPROX 1.5 MILES SE OF SHANGRIL-LA ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2012-0030
Date: 2012-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: DISNEY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING RECKLESSLY AND AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED IN A NO WAKE AREA IN GHOST HOLLOW.  THE VESSEL HAD BEEN DRIVEN CLOSE TO THE DOCKS IN THE AREA AND HAD STRUCK A WAVE BREAK AS IT HAD ATTEMPTED TO LEAVE THE AREA, striking the dock.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 60 YDS W OF DOCK #3859 AND APPROX 30 YDS E OF DOCK #1456 AND APPROX 45 YDS SE OF DOCK #1454.


BARDID: OK-2012-0031
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE
NearestCityTown: PONCA CITY
County: KAY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS NORTHBOUND IN THE DARK OF NIGHT.  VESSEL 1 HIT AN UNDER WATER OBJECT CAUSING THE BOAT TO STOP AND TAKE ON WATER.  VESSEL 1 TOOK ON ENOUGH WATER TO CAUSE IT TO CAPSIZE.  ALL THREE OCCUPANTS WINDING UP IN THE WATER.  THE OPERATOR AND VICTIM 1 TOOK OFF SWIMMING WEST TOWARD THE WEST SHORE AND BECAME SEPARATED FROM VICTIM 2.  THE OPERATOR AND VICTIM 1 MADE IT TO THE WEST SHORE WITH VICTIM 1 DROWNING ON THE WAY AND WAS PULLED TO SHORE BY THE OPERATOR.  VICTIM 1 WAS RECOVED AT APPROX 1.5 MILES N OF COON CREEK COVE ON THE WEST SHORELINE.  VICTIM 2 WAS LOCATED 2 DAYS LATER AFTER SURFACING AND FLOATING TO SHORE APPROX 2.5 MILES NORTH OF COON CREEK COVE ON TEH WEST SHORELINE.  THE OPERATOR AFTER MAKEING IT TO SHORE WENT FOR HELP.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1.5 MILES NORTH OF COON CREEK COVE AND APPROX .5 MILES EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0032
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: MEAD
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHEN ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED AT 2200 HRS ON 05/27/12, PARTIES INVOLVED STATED THEY DID NOT WANT AN ACCIDENT WORKED BECAUSE THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THEY THOUGHT THE DAMAGE WAS MINIMAL.  THE FOLLOWING DAY OWNER OF VESSEL 1, HAD CHANGED HIS MIND AND DECIDED HE NEEDED A REPORT.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 SAID THAT THEY HAD JUST PULLED INTO LAKESIDE AND WERE JUST DRIFTING .  HE SAID HE COULD HEAR A LOUD BOAT COMING INTO THE COVE.  HE SAW THE BOAT COMING RIGHT AT THEM AND TRIED TO START HIS BOAT TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY BUT DIDN'T HAVE TIME.  THE OPERATOR AND ALL PASSENGERS JUMPED OFF THE BOAT AS VESSEL 1 CAME OFF PLANE AND SAT DOWN ON TOP OF VESSEL 2.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE DIDN'T SEE ANY LIGHTS FOR VESSEL 2.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 SAID ALL HIS LIGHTS WERE ON AND WORKING.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE DIDN'T SEE VESSEL 2 UNTIL HE HAD COME OFF PLANE AND AS HIS VESSEL WAS SETTLEING DOWN.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE SAID HE PULLED BOTH ENGINE CUT-OFF SWITCHES AS HIS BOAT SAT DOWN ON TOP OF VESSEL 2.  HE SAID HIS VESSEL THEN SLID OFF VESSEL 2.  ALL THE OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 2 THEN REBOARDED THEIR VESSEL.  WITNESS STATED HE WAS A FEW MINUTES IN FRONT OF VESSEL 1 AND THAT WHEN HE WENT BY VESSEL 2 THAT HIS WHITE ALL-AROUND LIGHT WAS NOT ON.


BARDID: OK-2012-0033
Date: 2012-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING WEST TOWARD SAILBOAT BRIDGE NEAR THE MOUTH OF WOLF CREEK.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THEY WERE TRAVELING AT APPROX  59 MPH WHE THEY HIT A SMALL WAVE AND THEN A VERY LARGE WAVE.  THE LARGE WAVE CAUSED THE OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL OV THE VESSEL.  BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE EJECTED. THE PASSENGER WAS AIR LIFTED TO FREEMANS HOSPITAL IN JOPLIN MO.  THE OPERATOR INITIALLY REFUSED TREATMENT BUT LATER TRANSPORTED HIMSELF TO THE GROVE HOSPITAL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 200 YDS E OF SAILBOAT BRIDGE AND APPROX 500 YDS SW OF HICKORY POINT AND APPROX 700 YDS NE OF BALLERINA PIER 59.


BARDID: OK-2012-0034
Date: 2012-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING AT TOO GREAT OF SPEED COMING INTO THE DOCK.  VICTIM 1 PUT HER FOOT OUT TO TRY TO STOP THE VESSEL BUT THE VESSEL WAS TRAVELING TOO FAST AND PINNED HER LEG BETWEEN THE VESSEL AND DOCK BREAKING HER LEG.  VESSEL 1 THEN STRUCK THE DOCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL'S BOW.  THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE DOCK.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 3 FT NORTH OF THE SOUTH BOAT RAMP AT SKIATOOK POINT AND APPROX 20 FT W OF THE SOUTH BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0035
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK
NearestCityTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VIcTIM WAS THROWN FROM TUBE WHEN TUBE MADE CONTACT WITH WAKE FROM VESSEL.  VICTIM WAS INJURED WHEN SHE HIT THE WATER.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1/4 MILE N OR BLACK DOG BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0036
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLEVELAND
County: PAWNEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO BOARD VESSEL 1 AND LOST HER BALANCE.  OPERATOR FELL INTO THE WATER AND STRUCK HER LOWER BACK ON A SUBMERGED ROCK.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 35 FEET NORTH OF COWSKIN BAY SOUTH BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 300 FEET SOUTH  OF THE COWSKIN BAY COURTESY BOAT DOCK.  OPERATOR WAS ASSISTED FROM THE WATER BY FAMILY MEMBERS AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL BY TULSA LIFE FLITE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0037
Date: 2012-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT GIBSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: CHOUTEAU
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ANCHORED APPROX 25 FEET OFF THE EAST SHORELINE APPROX 1 MILE NORTH OF EARBOB FERRY COVE AND APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF THREE FINGERS BAY AND APPROX 150 YDS EAST OF FUN ISLAND.  VESSEL #1 HAD STOPPED TO HAND FISH (NOODLING) ALONG THE SHORELINE.  VICTIM 1 JUMPED FROM THE PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL INTO THE WATER, CAME UP AND ATTEMPTED TO REBOARD THE VESSEL FROM THE PORT SIDE BUT COULDN'T.  VICTIM 1 SWAM AROUND TO THE BOW OF THE VESSEL WHERE A PASSENGER TRIED TO HELP HIM BACK ONTO THE VESSEL BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL.  VICTIM 1 WENT UNDER THE WATER AND WAS NOT SEEN AGAIN.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS NOT ONBOARD AT THE TIME VICTIM 1 JUMPED INTO THE WATER.  VICTIMS BODY WAS RECOVERED ON 07-01-2012 AFTER IT SURFACED AT APPROX 2330 HRS.


BARDID: OK-2012-0038
Date: 2012-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOTH VESSELS WERE CRUISING IN CLEAR BAY COVE AREA.  VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND FROM TURKEY PASS BOAT RAMP AND SAW VESSEL 2 MANEUVERING OFF VESSEL 1 PORT SIDE.  VESSEL 1 TOOK EVASIVE ACTION BY TURNING TO THEIR PORT SIDE BUT STILL COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2. AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1/2 MILE NORTH OF TURKEY PASS BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1/4 MILE EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE OF CLEAR BAY COVE AND APPROX 1/2 MILE SW OF CALYPSO COVE MARINA.


BARDID: OK-2012-0039
Date: 2012-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT COBB LAKE
NearestCityTown: FT. COBB
County: CADDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOTH OPERATORS STATE THEY WERE ATTEMPTING TO SPRAY EACH OTHER WITH THE WATER FROM THE JETS OF THEIR PWC'S.  AS THE VESSELS WERE APPROACHING EACH OTHER, VESSEL 1 AND 2 WERE MANEUVERING ERATICALLY.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 TURNED IN FRONT OF VESSEL 1.  BOTH OPERATORS ATTEMPTED TO EVADE EACH OTHER IN THE SAME DIRECTION WHICH CAUSED VESSEL 1 TO STRIKE VESSEL2 IN THE STERN EJECTING ALL OCCUPANTS OFF THEIR VESSELS.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 80 YDS EAST OF AREA 2 COVE OPENING AND APPROX 400 YDS NORTH OF THE DAM.


BARDID: OK-2012-0040
Date: 2012-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:08:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION TOWARD CLEAR BAY RESTAURANT.  VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION FROM CLEAR BAY RESTAURANT.  WHEN OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 HEARD AND LOOKED TOWARDS THE DIRECTION OF VESSEL 1 AND NOTICED A GREEN LIGHT TRAVELING TOWARD HIM.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 KNEW THAT SOME SORT OF EVASIVE MANEUVER NEEDED TO BE TAKEN SO THAT IMMEDIATE DANGER DID NOT COME TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY SO HE MADE AN EVASIVE MANEUVER TO THE LEFT TO TRY TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH VESSEL 1.  SUCH MANEUVER WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 and v2 occupants, injuring them.   V1 operator was at fault for alcohol use, excessive speed and operator inattention. AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 350 YDS NORTHEAST OF CLEAR BAY RESTURANT COURTESY DOCK AND APPROX 1725 YDS  SOUTHWEST AND APPROX 1450 YDS EAST OF SOUTH DAM COURTESY DOCK AT SOUTH DAM BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0041
Date: 2012-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:58:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: MANNFORD
County: CREEK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat Broke Loose
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND. VICTIM 1 WAS SITTING IN A SEAT ON THE BOW OF VESSEL 1.  THERE IS A 15 INCH RAIL INSTALLED AROUND THE BOW.  PASSENGER WAS BEING TOWED ON A WATER TUBE AND FELL OFF.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN CAUSING VICTIM 1 SEAT TO BREAK LOOSE.  VICTIM 1 WAS THROWN OVERBOARD AND WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL 1 THEN BY ITS PROPELLER.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .4 MILES NORTH OF THE SALT CREEK NORTH BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1.1 MILE WEST OF OLD KEYSTONE BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0042
Date: 2012-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH AND WAS BEHIND VESSEL 2 WHICH WAS ALSO TRAVELING NORTH.  VESSEL 1 WAS CATCHING UP WITH VESSEL 2 AND CAME UP ON VESSEL 2'S STARBOARD SIDE AND STRUCK VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR STATED THAT HE HAD GOTTEN TOO CLOSE AND HIT VESSEL 2.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 300 YDS E OF SHANGRI-LA POINT AND APPROX 1500 YDS W OF FIFTH AND BOSTON AND APPROX 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF WHITE ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2012-0043
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: COOKSON
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 AND VESSEL 3 WERE TIED TOGETHER DRIFTING.  NAVIGATION LIGHTS WERE ALL ON ON BOTH VESSELS.  OPERATORS OF BOTH VESSELS WERE STANDING ON THE FORWARD PORTION OF THEIR BOWS JUST BEFORE COLLISION OCCURRED.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 3 STATED HE RETRIEVED A HAND-HELD SPOT LIGHT AND WAS HOLDING IT IN HIS HAND PRIOR TO COLLISION.  OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS STATED THEY NOTICED VESSEL 1 TRAVELING IN THEIR DIRECTION APPROX 1/2 MILE AWAY.  OPERATORS STATED THAT VESSEL 1 CONTINUED ON COURSE TOWARD THEIR VESSELS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND THAT VESSEL 1 HAD BRIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS ON AND WAS PLAYING LOUD MUSIC AS IT APPROACHED THEM.  ALL PARTIES ON VESSELS 2 AND 3 STATE THEY BEGAN YELLING AND WAVING ATTEMPTING TO  GET VESSEL 1'S ATTENTION SO THAT IT WOULD TURN.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 3 ALSO FLASHED SPOT LIGHT AT VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED THAT JUST SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT HE DOVE INTO THE WATER TO AVOID VESSEL 1.  HE STATED THAT VESSEL 1 DID STRIKE HIS FEET DRIVING HIM 10 TO 12 FEET DOWN INTO THE WATER.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 STARBOARD FORWARD TOWARD THE BOW OF VESSEL 2 WITH VESSEL 1 PORT SIDE FORWARD.  VESSEL 1 THEN VAULTED ACROSS VESSEL 2 AND STRUCK VESSEL 3 STARBOARD FORWARD TOWARD IT'S EXTREME BOW.  PASSENGERS OF VESSEL 2 AND 3 WERE THROWN INTO FLOOR AREA AND OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS THROWN BACK INTO REAR OF VESSEL 3.  PASSENGERS STATED THAT VESSEL 1 TRAVELED APPROX 50 YDS AFTER IMPACT AND BEGAN TO CIRCLE BACK TO IMPACT SCENE.  PASSENGERS STAED THEY HEARD A FEMALE VOICE ASK IF EVERYONE WAS OK.  VESSEL 1 LEFT SCENE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.  VESSEL 1 REPORTED COLLISION TO AUTHORITIES THE FOLLOWING MORNING AT APPROX 0730 HRS.  ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROX .5 MILE SW OF CHICKEN CREEK SOUTH BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 300 YDS W OF EAST SHORE OF TENKILLER LAKE AND APPROX .75 MILES SW OF CHICKEN CREEK ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2012-0044
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:41:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: KETCHUM
County: DE;AWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR VESSEL 1 TOPPED OFF FUEL TANK AT ARROWHEAD YACHT CLUB MARINA.  OPERATOR WENT TO RESTART ENGINE RESULTING IN AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE.  BOTH OPERATOR AND PASSENGER EXITED THE VESSEL ONTO THE MARINA DOCK AFTER THEY SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE VESSEL.  AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MARINA TOWED THE VESSEL AWAY FROM THE FUEL PUMPS AND TIED VESSEL 1 TO A GRDA DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC BUOY IN THE MIDDLE OF DUCK CREEK.  LAKEMONT FIRE DEPT RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE DID NOT HAvE THE BLOWER ON AT THE TIME OF IGNITION.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 500 FT E OF ARROWHEAD YACHT CLUB MARINA AND APPROX 1200 FT N OF ARROWHEAD POINT AND APPROX 2000 FT NW OF CHEROKEE YACHT CLUB MARINA.


BARDID: OK-2012-0045
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: DISNEY
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 20 - 25 MPH WHEN HE HIT A LARGE WAKE AND WAS EJECTED FROM THE PWC.  OPERATOR SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG AS A RESULT OF THE FALL.  OPERATOR STATED HE HAD VERY LITTLE EXPERIENCE OPERATING A JET SKI.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1/4 MILE EAST INTO THE MOUTH OF DROWNING CREEK AND APPROX IMATELY 250 YDS NORTH OF LONGSIDES.


BARDID: OK-2012-0046
Date: 2012-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: SALINA
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH DOWN THE LAKE WITH 2 PASSENGERS ON A TUBE.  V1 MADE A TURN TO THE STARBOARD SIDE CAUSING THE TUBE TO SWING OUT OF THE WAKE BEHIND THE PWC.  THE PASSENGERS ON THE TUBE FELL OFF.  VICTIM 1 STATED THAT SHE HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE LAKE AND INJURED HER NECK.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 150 YDS E OF BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 300 YDS SE OF DRY GULCH DOCK AND APPROX 1000 YDS W OF EASTSIDE SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0047
Date: 2012-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS APPROACHING A BUOY TO RETRIEVE RECREATIONAL DEVICES.  THE VESSEL WAS AT IDLE SPEED AS VICTIM 1 JUMPED OUT OF THE BACK OF THE VESSEL.  THE OPERATOR WAS UNAWARE THAT VICTIM 1 HAD JUMPED FROM THE VESSEL AND PLACED VESSEL 1 IN REVERSE.  AT THAT TIME SOMEONE IN THE vESSEL SCREAMED AND THE OPERATOR SHUT OFF THE MOTOR.  THE PROP WAS STILL MOVING AND STRUCK VICTIM 1 IN THE LOWER RIGHT LEG.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .3 MILE NORTH OF CARSON CREEK BOAT RAMP AND APPROX .2 MILE EAST OF CARSON CREEK BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 218 FEET SOUTH OF ISLAND 537.


BARDID: OK-2012-0048
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 SAS NORTHBOUND FOLLOWING ANOTHER VESSEL.  AS VESSELS CROSSED NEEDLE POINT, V1 BECAME STUCK ON SUBMERGED ROCKS.  OPERATOR OF V1 STATED THAT THE VESSEL HE HAD BEEN FOLLOWING HAD MADE IT ACROSS THE AREA WITHOUT PROBLEM BUT THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO.  THE AREA IS MARKED WITH TWO HAZARD AREA BUOYS.  OPERATOR OF V1 STATED THAT HE DID NOT SEE THE BUOYS DUE TO DARKNESS.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .35 MILE EAST OW THE WEST SHORELINE AND APPROX .34 MILE NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 2.1 MILES WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0049
Date: 2012-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:10:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: PITTSBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE IN THE #9 SE RAMP AREA.  V1 WAS LEAVING THE NO WAKE AREA GOING WEST AND V2 WAS SLOWING DOWN TO ENTER THE NO WAKE AREA GOING EAST.  UPON APPROACHING EACH OTHER, BOTH OPERATORS WAITED TOO LONG BEFORE CHANGING COURSE TO AVOID THE COLLISION.  BOTH OPERATORS STATED THEY TURNED LEFT JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT.  IMPACT AREA ON BOTH VESSELS WAS JUST RIGHT (STARBOARD) OF CENTER.  BOTH OPERATORS WERE REQUIRED TO TURN RIGHT TO AVOID A COLLISION.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 YDS S OF #9 SE BOAT RAMP AND APPROX .2 MILE EAST OF #9 SOUTH CAMPGROUND SHORELINE AND APPROX .3 MILE W OF PIXIE WOOD COVE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0050
Date: 2012-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:42:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND 2 WERE NORTH BOUND AT A SPEED OF APPROX 40MPH RUNNING APPROX 50 FEET APART.  VESSEL 1 MADE A SHARP RIGHT HAND TURN.  DUE TO THE SPEED AND CLOSE PROXIMITY OF BOTH VESSELS, VESSEL 2 WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP OR MANEUVER TO AVOID HITTING VESSEL 1 and operator1.  AOI WAS APPROX 1/4 MILE SSE OF OSAGE BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0051
Date: 2012-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH LAKE
NearestCityTown: TALALA
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM STATED THAT HE WAS ON THE SWIM PLATFORM AT THE STERN OF VESSEL.  HE WAS PREPARING TO SKI, SLID OFF THE PLATFORM INTO THE WATER AND WAS INJURED ON HIS LEFT LEG BY THE PROP.  HE THOUGHT THE VESSEL WAS IN THE IDLE POSITION.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF THE WINGANON BRIDGE AND APPROX 2.5 MILES W OF SPENCER CREEK COVE ADN APPROX 1.2 MILES EAST OF THE SUNNYSIDE RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2012-0052
Date: 2012-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS WAKE JUMPING AND ATTEMPTED TO CROSS A WAKE MADE BY A LARGE BOAT.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED SHE LET OFF THE THROTTLE BEFORE CROSSING THE WAKE AND THE BOW DIPPED INTO THE WAKE.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED SHE CAME OFF THE SEAT BUT DID NOT GET EJECTED AND CAME DOWN STRIKING THE HANDLEBARS WITH HER HEAD.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 DROVE HERSELF TO THE SHORE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .2 MILES EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE AND APPROX .26 MILES SOUTH OF COOKSON BEND RAMP #1 AND APPROX .29 MILES WEST OF TEH COOKSON BEND RAMP #2.


BARDID: OK-2012-0053
Date: 2012-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:52:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: KETCHUM
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 STRUCK UNOCCUPIED VESSEL 2 WHILE VESSEL 2 WAS DOCKED ON BOAT LIFT.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE CLAIMED TO HAVE LOST HIS DRIVES AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A BOAT SLIP AND PANICKED AND ACCELERATED CAUSING HIM TO HIT ANOTHER BOAT.  WITNESSES STATED THE OPERATOR WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE THE AREA UNTIL THEY YELLED AT HIM TO STAY.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE TOOK FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGES AND LEFT THE SCENE, ABANDONING HIS BOAT, AND DID NOT RETURN TO THE SCENE AFTER THE INVESTGATOR CONTACTED HIM BY CELL PHONE AND REQUESTED HE RETURN.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1 FOOT EAST OF DOCK #001740 AND APPROX 20 FEET WEST OF DOCK #001739 AND APPROX 1 FOOT SOUTH OF THE DOCK CROSS WALK.


BARDID: OK-2012-0054
Date: 2012-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND FROM BREAK WATER AT SHNGRI LA MARINA.  V1 WS INITIALLY AT IDLE SPEED DUE TO ANOTHER VESSEL THAT WAS WEST BOUND.  WEST BOUND VESSEL CREATED A LARGE WAKE.  AFTER VESSEL PASSED, VESSEL 1 ACCELERATED INTO WAKE WHICH CAUSED ALL THREE OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 1 TO FALL FORWARD.  VICTIM 1 STRUCK FACE ON VESSEL'S GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 50 FEET SOUTH OF BREAK WATER AND APPROX 250 FEET SE OF THE SHORELINE POINT WEST OF BREAK WATER AND APPROX 250 FEET SW OF THE SHORELINE POINT EAST OF THE BREAK WATER.


BARDID: OK-2012-0055
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 1 WERE TROLLING APPROX 100 FT. NORTH OF DUCHESS CREEK ISLAND WHEN BOTH HEARD A POPPING NOISE COME FROM THE MOTOR.  WHEN THEY LOOKED AT THE MOTOR, THEY NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE MOTOR. POSSIBLY FUEL LEAKING FROM OR FLOODING THE CARBURETOR IGNITED. OPERATOR USED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BUT COULD NOT STOP THE FIRE.  BOTH SUBJECTS PUT ON PFD'S AND LEFT THE BOAT.  BOTH SUBJECTS SWAM TO THE SHORELINE.  THE VESSEL BURNED TO THE WATERLINE AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF DUCHESS CREEK RAMP AND APPROX .2 MILE EAST OF THE DUCHESS CREEK CUT ISLAND AND APPROX 100 FT NORTH OF THE NORTH SHORE OF DUCHESS CREEK ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2012-0056
Date: 2012-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE
NearestCityTown: KAW CITY
County: KAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND TOWING SKIER.  THE SKIER ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS AND HIT A WAKE AND FELL INJURING HIMSELF.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1/6 OF A MILE SOUTH OF WASHUNGA BRIDGE AND APPROX 100 YDS EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0057
Date: 2012-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim jumped out of vessel 1 and vessel 1 drifted slowly away from victim.  Victim struggled to stay afloat.  Occupants of vessel said they threw victim a life jacket but the victim went under before anyone could reach him.  Victim 1 drowned in approx 157 feet of water.  Location of the accident is approx .7 mile east of beavers bend marina.  Victim has not been recovered.


BARDID: OK-2012-0058
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUNTAIN FORK RIVER
NearestCityTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling downstream and capsized resulting in the operator being ejected.  Operator attempted to swim toward the kayak and his head slumped into the water.  Cpr was performed by nearby kayakers but victim could not be resuscitated.  The victim's family stated that the victim was physically weak due to previous illness.  Autopsy pending.  Area of the accident was approx 300 ft. South of presbyterian falls and approx 150 ft east of the east bank  and approx 150 ft. East of the west bank of the mt. Fork river.


BARDID: OK-2012-0059
Date: 2012-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was making a sharp turn and hit a boat wake at an angle which caused the vessel to capsize.  The operator was ejected and injured his shoulder when vessel 1 struck the operator.  Area of the accident was approx .25 mile west of the post oak boat ramp and approx .25 mile nw of little axe boat ramp and approx 1 mile se of hog creek boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2012-0060
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated he was leaving party cove, still in the no wake area, as two large boats passed him on his port going in the same direction.  The two boats accelerated and caused a large wake causing vessel 1 to swamp.  As vessel 1 was taking on water, the operator was able to get his vessel close to the shore so it wouldn't sink.  Vessel 1 came to rest with the stern to the north shore and the bow and engine area submerged.  Area of the accident was approx 173 feet north of the south shoreline of party cove and approx .2 miles east of the west shoreline and approx 213 feet west of the east shoreline.


BARDID: OK-2012-0061
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:37:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 and 2 were not on board vessel 1 (entry of information allowed in bard report system only if a vessel # is selected) - Vessel 1, victims 1 and 2 were in the cove just west of critter alley.  Vessel 1 was travelling in an easterly direction while victim 1 and 2 were swimming on an air mattress an unknown distance away from an anchored boat in the same cove.  Vessel 1 came into the cove causing victims to swim backwards apparently striking both victims.  Vessel 1 continued to cruise in the cove until flagged down and told they had struck a person swimming in the cove.  Area of the accident was approx 1660 yds south of fishermans point boat ramp and approx 433 yds north of the turkey pass boat ramp and approx 856 yds west of the store at calypso cove marina.

Victim 2 was complaining of injuries but never checked herself in at the hospital and stopped to get a dr. while transporting her daughter to the hospital.


BARDID: OK-2012-0063
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Report taken at catfish bay marina gas dock.  Both pwc's were removed from the accident scene.  Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were riding together across lake texoma.  Vessel 1 was in front of and to the right of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 slowed down and made a sharp left turn in front of vessel 2.  Vessel 2 could not avoid vessel 1.  

Vessel 2 hit vessel 1 in the port side over-riding vessel 1 knocking both the operator and passenger off of vessel 1.  The operator and passenger of vessel 1 were loaded onto a nearby boat and taken to catfish bay marina gas dock.  Both injured subjects were flown to oklahoma city ou medical center.  Area of the accident was approx 300 yds sw of the roosevelt bridge main span and approx 500 yds ne of catfish bay point.


BARDID: OK-2012-0064
Date: 2012-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel  1 was cruising toward sailboat bridge when operator noticed vessel motor miss or backfire.  The operator then noticed smoke and the motor stopped.  The operator put out fire using the onboard fire extinguisher.  The owner had the vessel towed to green briar ramp and removed it by trailer.  The cause of the fire is unknown but fuel leak was suspected.  Area of the incident was approx 1/4 mile west of sailboat bridge and approx 3/4 mile south of bears den point.


BARDID: OK-2012-0065
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:13:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAWTONKA LAKE
NearestCityTown: LAWTON
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were being operated near the lawtoka lake east side campground area.  Vessel 1 was travelling south and was approaching vessel 2 which was headed north.  Vessel 1 turned to the port toward the east.  Vessel 2 also turned to the east and collided with vessel 1.  Both operators were ejected.  Both operators were transported to comanche memorial hospital for evaluation.


BARDID: OK-2012-0066
Date: 2012-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: MANNFORD
County: CREEK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operator stated he was traveling north to the new mannford courtesy dock.  He stated that he observed vessel 2 at the dock.  He stated that vessel 2 operator did a 360 degree turn and struck the courtesy dock and then vessel 2 struck his boat.  Vessel 2 operator stated that vessel 1 struck her pwc and then struck her.  Due to the low impact speeds and lack of physical evidence, the cause of the collision could not be determined.  Area of the accident was approx 5 feet south of the south edge of the new mannford courtesy dock and approx 40 feet east of the new mannford boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2012-0067
Date: 2012-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE
NearestCityTown: PONCA CITY
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were traveling in an unknown direction.  Vessel 1 operator was having difficulty operating her pwc.  Vessel 2 operator travelled over to assist vessel 1 operator.  Due to vessel 1 operator inexperience, she pushed the throttle while vessel 2 was in front of her.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 operator's leg.  Area of the accident was approx .5 mile west of the osage cove boat ramp and 1 mile north of kaw lake dam.  Operator of vessel 2 was taken to the hospital by his parents five hours after injury occurred.


BARDID: OK-2012-0068
Date: 2012-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling back to campground at tallchief.  Operator of vessel 1 state she was headed south and was taking directions from passengers on which way to get back to the campground when the vessel struck the shoreline on the east side of tallchief point.  Point of impact was approx .5 miles east of the stamper lake dam and .34 miles north of the tallchief cove pavillion.  Vessel one traveled approx 75 feet along shoreline before coming to rest. Victim 1 was riding between the dual console.  He was seated on the front deck.  As vessel one stopped abruptly, victim 1 was ejected over the right front bow.  When vessel 1 came to rest, victim 1 was at the rear of the vessel.  Victim one struck a tree stump when ejected.  Passenger and victim were very intoxicated.  Operator stated aprox 30 minutes had passed after the accident before emergency services were called.  There was a working lighted danger buoy within 100 yards of the point of impact.


BARDID: OK-2012-0069
Date: 2012-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR VESSEL 1 WAS TROLLING WHEN HE NOTICED HIS BOAT WAS SINKING.  OPERATOR TRIED TO MAKE IT BACK TO OSAGE BOAT RAMP.  VESSEL 1 TOO ON TOO MUCH WATER AND STALLED THE ENGINE.  THE VESSEL STARTED SINKING AND OPERATOR PUT ON LIFEJACKET AND SWAM TO SHORE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .5 MILE SOUTH OF OSAGE BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 40 FEET OFF SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2012-0070
Date: 2012-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were in vessel 1 cruising across water.  Operator stopped vessel and when it slowed down, jumped into the water and came back up.  Operator then went under but failed to resurface.  Passenger called to victim but heard no answer.  Passenger was unable to locate the victim and waved down a passing boat for help.  Area of the accident was approx .4 miles south of the main span of the roosevelt bridge.


BARDID: OK-2012-0071
Date: 2012-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH LAKE
NearestCityTown: OOLOGAH
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Accident occurred approximately 40 yds east of the west shoreline of oologah lake and approx .1 mile south of will rogers cove and approx 2.2 miles north of hawthorn boat ramp.  Vessel 1 was underway and traveling south.  Operator of vessel1 stated that they were headed to the redbud bay boat ramp.  He stated that the wind had picked up from the south which was causing large waves.  He stated that he was traveling slow under 10 mph, when a large wave came over the bow of the vessel causing it to begin taking on water.  He then turned the vessel to starboard towards the west shoreline and attempted to get to the shoreline.  He state the vessel began taking on more water as it listed into the waves.  He stated it was at this point victim  1 stated they needed to swim to shore and he jumped from the vessel into the water from the port stern of the vessel.  Operator stated he and victim2 grabbed pfd's.  Victim 2 stated that he attempted to throw a type iv pfd to victim 1 but the wind caught it and victim 1 was unable to reach it.  Victim 2 stated that victim 1 went under and did not resurface.  Operator stated that the outboard motor had quit and the vessel was adrift with the wind and waves.  Operator stated that the vessel became grounded in shallow water approx 10 yds east of the west shoreline and that he and victim 2 were able to get to shore and notify authorities.


BARDID: OK-2012-0072
Date: 2012-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was attempting to maneuver vessel in unknown area through waves and stumps when vessel started taking on water.  Vessel began to submerge in the stern and operator used trolling motor to guide the vessel closer to shore.  Both operator and passenger abandoned vessel as they reached shoreline, waves then overturned and rolled onto the shoreline.  Area of rest was approx 1.4 miles west of us hwy 69 and 800 feet south of south point boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2013-0001
Date: 2013-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On january 28, 2013, at 1518 hrs an overdue boater was reported to grand river dam authority dispatch.  Family members of the victim had come to the lake and found the victim's truck and trailer near the boat ramp.  While at the scene, the bears den resort called dispatch and advised that a boat had floated into their shoreline that matched the description of the boat belonging to the victim.  Upon inspection of the boat, it was noted that the key was on but the motor was not running and the throttle was in the full forward position.  The radio was on and playing a radio station.  The driver's seat was missing and everything in the boat appeared to have been thrown to the port side of the vessel.  The driver's seat was found a short distance away with a life jacket.  The bracket holding the steering cable in place was broken and indicated the boat had spun in a violent turn possibly ejecting the driver.  A land, water and air search of the area was started.  The victim has not been located.  Daily searches continue.


BARDID: OK-2013-0002
Date: 2013-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: WYANDOTTE
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS IDLING SOUTHEAST TOWARD THE STATE PARK TO PICK UP A PASSENGER.  VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH AT IDLE SPEED.  WHEN VESSEL 1 SAW VESSEL 2, HE TRIED TO TURN HIS BOAT TO THE RIGHT TO MISS VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 WHILE TURNING TO HIS RIGHT ACCIDENTALLY THROTTLED UP HIS ENGINE CAUSING HIS BOAT TO GO FASTER.  VESSEL 1 HIT VESSEL 2 NEAR THE BOW AREA ON THE STARBOARD SIDE.  VESSEL 1 RODE UP ON TOP OF VESSEL 2'S BOW.  VESSEL 1 HAD NO DAMAGE. VESSEL 2 HAD DAMAGE TO THE STARBOARD BOW, TOP RAIL AND TROLLING MOTOR.


BARDID: OK-2013-0003
Date: 2013-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND FROM THE PETTIT BAY RAMP AREA, TURNED WEST AT THE SOUTHERN TIP OF GOAT ISLAND AND STRUCK A WAVE.  PASSENGER/VICTIM 1 WAS EJECTED AND STRUCK THE VESSEL AS HE WAS GOING OVERBOARD.  THE OPERATOR THEN TURNED AROUND AND HELPED THE PASSENGER RE-BOARD THE VESSEL AND RETURNED TO PETTIT BAY TO CALL FOR EMS.  VICTIM 1 SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM AND WAS TREATED AND RELEASED AT TAHLEQUAH CITY HOSPITAL.


BARDID: OK-2013-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:42:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: KETCHUM
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Investigator determined that vessel 1 had traveled southbound in duck creek at an unknown rate of speed where it collided with vessel 2 which was docked on the ne corner of arrowhead yacht club.  The bow of vessel 1 was embedded in the back wall of vessel 2 and the motor of vessel 1 was resting on the back deck of vessel 2.  2 passengers were still inside the bow area of vessel 1 and the other 6 passengers were on the dock next to vessel 2.  The 2 passengers inside vessel 1 were pronounced dead at the scene and transported to the tulsa m.e.'s office.  Operator of vessel 1 and passenger were transported to craig general hospital and treated and released.  The operator of vessel 1 was read the implied consent and consented to a blood test (results pending). Operator vessel 1 was read his miranda warning and did not invoke his right to counsel.  Operator admitted to consuming approx 10 beers, one shot of tequila and to have taken an unknown anti-depressant that was not prescribed to him before the accident occurred.  Operator admitted to having smoked marijuana approx 2 days prior to the accident.  Oui charges were filed and other charges are pending.


BARDID: OK-2013-0005
Date: 2013-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS NORTHBOUND ON THUNDERBIRD LAKE WHEN OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL MADE A SHARP TURN TO PORT CAUSING THE VESSEL TO BITE SUDDENLY WHICH THREW THE VICTIM INTO PASSENGER CAUSING INJURY TO THE VICTIM'S TEETH MOUTH AND FACE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .91 MILES NORTH OF HOG CREEK BOAT RAMP AND APPROX .52 MILES E OF THE INTERSECTION OF TECUMSEH RD AND 132ND AVE NE AND APPROX . 52 MILES W OF THE INTERSECTION OF TECUMSEH RD AND 144TH AVE NE.


BARDID: OK-2013-0006
Date: 2013-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:31:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS NOT UNDER POWER AND DRIFTING, FACING SOUTH. VESSEL 1 WAS UNDER POWER IN A SOUTHEAST DIRECTION.  VESSEL 1 APPROACHED VESSEL 2 FROM THE NORTHWEST. VESSEL 1 PORT SIDE STRUCK VESSEL 2 STARBOARD SIDE.  PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM VESSEL 2 TO THE EAST OF THE AREA OF THE IMPACT BUT SUSTAINED NO INJURIES.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .54 MILES WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX 1.29 MILES N OF SNAKE CREEK ISLAND AND APPROX .8 MILES SOUTH OF CHICKEN CREEK ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2013-0007
Date: 2013-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: OVERBROOK
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS BEING DELIVERED TO A SLIP AT LAKE MURRAY MARINA.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VESSEL DUE TO WIND AND STRUCK "B" DOCK OF LAKE MURRAY MARINA CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 1 AND TO THE MARINA DOCK.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 210 FEET SOUTH OF THE MARINA RAMP AND APPROX 125 FEET WEST OF "C" DOCK AND AT THE EAST EDGE OF "B" DOCK ROOF.  VESSEL 1 WAS BEING ESCORTED BY 2 OTHER BOATS WHICH WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: OK-2013-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: SALINA
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ON AN EAST/ SOUTHEAST COURSE AFTER LEAVING HUDSON LAKE MARINA.  THE VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER OVER THE STERN APPROX 1 MILE WEST OF THE SALINA MUD FLATS.  THE VESSEL WAS EQUIPPED WITH A BILGE PUMP.  THE BILGE PUMP COULD NOT KEEP UP WITH THE AMOUNT OF WATER COMING INTO THE VESSEL.  THE VESSEL SANK RAPIDLY WITH ALL OCCUPANTS ENDING UP IN THE WATER.  WITNESS 1 HEARD YELLS FOR HELP AND PICKED UP OCCUPANTS.  VESSEL HAS NOT BEEN RECOVERED.


BARDID: OK-2013-0009
Date: 2013-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE
NearestCityTown: KAW CITY
County: KAY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS WESTBOUND ON KAW LAKE RUNNING A TROT LINE.  VESSEL 1 STARTED TAKING ON WATER in heavy weather CAUSING THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE AND SINK.  ALL FOUR OCCUPANTS WOUND UP IN THE WATER.  POINT OF SINKING WAS APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF COON CREEK COVE AND APPROX 8 MILE EAST OF GARRETTS LANDING AND APPROX 20 YDS SOUTH OF SHORELINE.  THE THREE PASSENGERS MADE IT TO THE SHORE SAFELY.  THE OPERATOR SANK BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE WATER AND NEVER RESURFACED.  THE OPERATOR'S BODY AND VESSEL WERE LOCATED USING SIDE SCAN SONAR AND RECOVERED BY THE OHP DIVE TEAM IN APPROX 18 FEET OF WATER.


BARDID: OK-2013-0010
Date: 2013-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 HAD BEEN FOLLOWING VESSEL 2 FOR A WHILE AND WAS JUMPING THE WAKE OF VESSEL 2.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 SAID THEY WANTED TO STOP AND LET THE CHILDREN OUT TO SWIM SO HE STARTED SLOWING DOWN GRADUALLY UNTIL HE CAME TO A STOP.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SAID HE DID NOT REALIZE VESSEL 2 HAD STOPPED.  VESSEL 1 CAME AT VESSEL 2 AT AN ANGLE TO JUMP VESSEL 2 WAKE.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE PORT SIDE OF THE TRANSOM.  VESSEL 1 THEN VAULTED ONTO VESSEL 2 COMING TO REST INSIDE VESSEL 2.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 235 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORE AND APPROX .26 MILES SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORE AND APPROX .2 MILES EAST OF THE COOKSON MARINA COVE.


BARDID: OK-2013-0011
Date: 2013-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: ILLINOIS RIVER
NearestCityTown: GORE
County: SEQUOYAH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
UNKNOWN LOCATION OF ACCIDENT.  ALL INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT IS BASED ON STATEMENTS MADE BY THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.  THE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT OHP TROOP C HQ IN MUSKOGEE.   OPERATOR OF V1 STATED HE WAS FISHING APPROX 1/2 MILE EAST OF THE THE TENKILLER DAM ON THE LOWER ILLINOIS RIVER WHEN THE LOWER UNIT OF HIS OUTBOARD MOTOR STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT CAUSING  HIS VESSEL TO TAKE ON WATER AND SINK.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HIS PFD INFLATED AND HE WAS ABLE TO SWIM TO THE WEST BANK OF THE RIVER.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HIS CELL PHONE AND A SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WERE LOST IN THE RIVER AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: OK-2013-0012
Date: 2013-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HOMINY LAKE/ PRIVATE POND
NearestCityTown: HOMINY
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DRIFTING AND BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE FISHING.  PASSENGER 1 ADVISED HE TURNED TO TALK TO VICTIM 1 WHEN THE VESSEL BECAME UNSTABLE AND CAPSIZED.  BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE EJECTED INTO THE WATER AND BEGAN TO SWIM TOWARD THE EAST SHORELINE.  PASSENGER 1 STATED THAT HE SAW VICTIM 1 SWIMMING AHEAD OF HIM AND SAW HIM GO UNDER AND NOT RESURFACE.  PASSENGER 1 MADE IT TO SHORE AND WENT FOR HELP.  2 DAYS LATER THE VICTIM WAS RECOVERED AFTER  HIS BODY SURFACED AND WAS FOUND FLOATING APPROX 35 FEET WEST OF THE BOAT RAMP AND APPROX .3 MILES NORTH OF THE DAM.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 120 FT WEST OF THE BOAT RAMP AND APPROX .3 MILES NORTH OF THE DAM AND APPROX 50 FEET EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2013-0013
Date: 2013-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: ZENA
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 HAD JUST FINISHED FISHING AND WAS HEADED BACK TO HONEY CREEK.  OPERATOR STATED HE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 45-50 MPH WHEN HE HEARD SOMETHING HIT HIS MOTOR CAUSING HIS BOAT TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN.  UPON LOOKING BACK, OPERATOR STATED THAT THE OUTBOARD MOTOR WAS GONE.  OPERATOR STATED THAT MANY PADDLE FISH JUMPED OUT OF THE WATER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS INCIDENT.  HE ALSO STATED THAT A RED SUBSTANCE WAS IN THE WATER AROUND HIS BOAT AFTERWARD.  OPERATOR STATED HE ASSUMED HE HAD STRUCK A LARGE PADDLE FISH WHICH CAUSED HIS MOTOR TO BE KNOCKED OFF THE BOAT.  THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER SURVEYED THE AREA AND FOUND NO OBSTACLES OR DEBRIS IN THE WATER IN THE AREA WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.  AREA WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WAS IN THE MAIN BODY OF THE LAKE NEAR SUGAR COVE.


BARDID: OK-2013-0014
Date: 2013-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:38:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: KETCHUM
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated that wind speed increased on the lake as thunderstorms began to develop in the area.  Operator stated that the wind speed increased to over 25 mph rapidly and wave height increased to 3 feet.  Operator stated she reefed the sail two reefs to compensate for the wind however, it began pushing toward the rock bluffs in the area between eagles roost and the grottos.  Operator dropped her sail and attempted to use the outboard motor attached to her vessel to maneuver away from the bluff .  The motor was not powerful enough to overcome the wind and waves.  The bow of the vessel struck the rock face and began to take on water.  Responding officers were able to use their patrol vessel pull the vessel from the bluff and rescue the vessel operator.  In their attempt to pull the vessel to shallow water, the vessel sank while in tow.  The vessel was later recovered by tow boats and removed to captains corner for the owner.


BARDID: OK-2013-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: JAY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE HAD JUST LEFT THE NO WAKE ZONE AND BEGAN TO THROTTLE UP TO BRING THE VESSEL UP ON PLANE.  OPERATOR STATED THE VESSEL SUDDENLY "FELL ON IT'S FACE" AS THE THROTTLE WAS PULLED BACK.  OPERATOR STATED HE LOOKED BACK AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  OPERATOR THEN SAW FLAMES AND ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH THE ON BOARD FIRE EXTINGUISHER.  OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE AND IT BEGAN TO SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VESSEL.  THE OPERATOR ABANDONED THE VESSEL, JUMPING INTO THE WATER.  THE VESSEL BURNED TO THE WATER LINE AND SANK IN APPROX 75 FEET OF WATER.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS PICKED UP BY NEARBY FISHERMEN.


BARDID: OK-2013-0016
Date: 2013-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND PULLING A SKIER WHEN THE TRANSOM BROKE AND THE VESSEL STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER AND SWAMP.  THE PASSENGERS WERE PICKED UP BY A PATROL BOAT.  VESSEL 1 WAS TOWED BY OFFICERS TO DAVIS COVE SO THE OWNER COULD RETRIEVE HIS VESSEL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 400 YDS WEST OF WOODARD HOLLOW AND APPROX 1 MILE NORTH OF DAVIS COVE AND APPROX 100 YDS NORTH OF BLUFF.


BARDID: OK-2013-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: JAY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
LOCATION OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 250 YARDS EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE AND APPROX 50 YARDS WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE NEAR SUMMERFIELD HOLLOW IN DROWNING CREEK.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE WAS COMING FROM HI LIFT IN DROWNING CREEK WHEN BOTH ENGINES DIED.  HE LOOKED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SAW SMOKE COMING OUT. BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER JUMPED INTO WATER AND WATCHED THE BOAT BURN.  MONKEY ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLIED FOAM AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.


BARDID: OK-2013-0019
Date: 2013-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 AND PASSENGER HAD BEEN TUBING AND WERE ABOUT TO RE-ENTER VESSEL 1.  passenger WAS PICKED UP FIRST AND WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE BOAT WITHOUT INCIDENT.  AS VESSEL APPROACHED VICTIM TO PICK HIM UP, THE VICTIM DID NOT WAIT FOR THE VESSEL TO STOP.  VICTIM GRABBED THE VESSEL'S LADDER AT THE STERN OF THE BOAT AND WAS PULLED TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE VESSEL.  THE PROPELLER WAS STILL MOVING SLOWING AND STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE LOWER CALF AREA OF HIS LEFT LEG CAUSING ABOUT A 10 INCH LACERATION.  A TOURNIQUET WAS APPLIED AND VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED BY LIFE FLIGHT TO ST JOHNS HOSPITAL.


BARDID: OK-2013-0020
Date: 2013-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:24:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARCADIA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EDMOND
County: OKLAHOMA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS ADRIFT WHILE THE OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO START THE MOTOR.  VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING WEST AT APPROX 11 MPH.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2.  V2 occupant was struck by v1.


BARDID: OK-2013-0021
Date: 2013-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAURIKA LAKE
NearestCityTown: WAURIKA
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 moved approx 200 ft south of shoreline so that the operator and passenger could swim.  Operator failed to set an anchor prior to entering the water.  While swimming, the operator noticed the vessel drifting away and tried to swim to the boat.  Passenger 1 was able to swim back to the boat and tried to retrieve a life jacket for the operator.  When the passenger attempted to throw the life jacket, she noticed that the operator had submerged.  Passenger 1 stated the operator never resurfaced.  Passenger 1 remained on vessel 1 and the vessel drifted to the shoreline.  Area of the accident was approx 1602 ft ne of kiowa i boat ramp and approx 150 feet s of kiowa i camp site 150.  Operators body was recovered at approx 1945 hours the same day.


BARDID: OK-2013-0022
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: MANNFORD
County: PAWNEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING WEST AND JUMPING OTHER VESSEL WAKE.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR LOST CONTROL EJECTING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER.  PASSENGER 1 WAS INJURED BY STRIKING THE WATER AND POSSIBLY THE VESSEL OPERATOR.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 300 FEET NORTH OF HOUSEBOAT ISLAND AND APPROX 2 MILES EAST OF AKDAR PARK.


BARDID: OK-2013-0023
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUCHA
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS PULLING 4 PASSENGERS ON A TUBE.  THE TUBE HIT A WAKE CAUSING PASSENGER 1 TO FALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TUBE AND LAND ON VICTIM 1.  VICTIM 1 EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE PAIN IN THE AREA OF HER COLLAR BONE.  VICTIM 1 WAS TRANSPORTED BY POV TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.  ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN AN UNSPECIFIED AREA OF DROWNING CREEK.


BARDID: OK-2013-0024
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: DISNEY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING GRAY'S HOLLOW TRAVELING NORTH TOWARD DUCK CREEK, THE VESSEL TOOK APPROXIMATELY 3 LARGE WAVES OVER THE BOW OF THE VESSEL.  ALL OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE VESSEL AND ENTER THE WATER AS THE VESSEL CAPSIZED DUE TO FLOODING.  THE OCCUPANTS WERE PICKED UP BY A NEARBY VESSEL.


BARDID: OK-2013-0025
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:40:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: OVERBROOK
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS LEAVING THE DOCK SOUTHBOUND UNDER POWER OF ONE ENGINE.  THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND VESSEL 1 DRIFTED INTO VESSEL 2.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 125 FEET NE OF SHORE LINE AT LODGE DOCK AND APPROX 9 FEET NE OF LODGE DOCK AND APPROX 83 FEET S OF THE NORTH END OF LODGE DOCK.  VESSEL 2 WAS UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: OK-2013-0026
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:41:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: DISNEY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE THOUGHT HE WAS IN HONEY CREEK WHEN HE WAS ACTUALLY IN DROWNING CREEK.  OPERATOR DROVE VESSEL AGROUND CAUSING VICTIM 1 TO BE THROWN FROM THEIR SEAT INTO THE SEAT IN FRONT OF THEM.  VICTIM SUFFERED A SHOULDER INJURY.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 YARDS NORTH OF LAKEMONT SHORES DOCK.


BARDID: OK-2013-0027
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE
NearestCityTown: NEWKIRK
County: KAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND ON ITS WAY TO TOW IN ANOTHER VESSEL.  VESSEL 1 APPARENTLY BECAME SWAMPED WITH WATER, CAPSIZED AND VICTIM 1 ENTERED THE WATER.  VICTIM 1 HAD A TYPE II LIFE JACKET WRAPPED AROUND HIS RIGHT ARM.  VICTIM 1 DROWNED DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON.  THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT OR THE VICTIM DROWNING.  NEWKIRK FIRE DEPT RECOVERED THE BODY OF THE VICTIM AT APPROX 1603 HOURS FROM THE SHORELINE NORTH OF THE BEAR CREEK BOAT RAMP WHERE IT HAD APPARENTLY DRIFTED AND CAME TO REST.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 150 YARDS W OF THE SHORELINE IN BEAR CREEK COVE AND APPROX 200 YARDS SOUTH OF THE BEAR CREEK BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2013-0028
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:10:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was anchored out observing fireworks show.  Vessel 3 was moored/rafted to vessel 2 facing the opposite direction.  Both vessels had the required lights on.  Vessel 1 was traveling east on plane and struck the front right bow of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 then went air born at an angle and landed on vessel 3  finally landing safely in the water.  Victim 1 was fatally struck by vessel 1 while standing at the front of vessel 2.  Victim 1 was ejected into the water.  Vessel 1 circled around vessel 2 and vessel 3 and asked if everyone was ok.  When the passengers of vessel 2 and vessel 3 advised there was a person missing in the water, vessel 1 left the scene.  Victim 1 as recovered on 07-06-2013 at approx 1950 hours near the area where the accident occurred.  The operator of vessel 1 turned himself in on 07-08-2013 to the mcintosh county district attorney's office.  Charges are pending on operator of vessel 1  area of the accident was approx 900 feet  north of the south shoreline and approx 4765 feet east of the sherwood boat ramp and approx 3.7 miles south of the belle starr marina.


BARDID: OK-2013-0030
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
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 vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE FOLLOWING A BOAT TOWARDS BURNT CABIN COVE AND JUMPING ITS WAKE.  VESSEL 1 HAD JUMPED THE WAKE OF THE BOAT AND SLOWED TO ALMOST A STOP AND MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN.  VESSEL 2 UNAWARE THAT VESSEL 1 HAD SLOWED AND TURNED, JUMPED THE WAKE, WENT AIRBORN AND STRUCK THE PASSENGERS OF VESSEL 1.  ALL PASSENGERS OF VESSEL 1 WERE EJECTED AND WERE IN THE WATER APPROX 5 TO 10 MINUTES BEFORE BEING PICKED UP.  INJURED VICTIMS WERE TAKEN TO BURNT CABIN MARINA TO BE TRANSPORTED BY EMS TO HOSPITAL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .39 MILES  OF SALT CREEK POINT AND APPROX .33 MILES W OF BURNT CABIN POINT AND APPROX .57 MILES NW OF THE SOUTH SHORE.


BARDID: OK-2013-0031
Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: MARIETTA
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
INVESTIGATOR WAS CALLED TO HOSPITAL REFERENCE A TUBING ACCIDENT AT LAKE MURRAY.  VICTIM 1 ADVISED THAT HE WAS ON A TUBE BEING PULLED BY VESSEL 1.  VICTIM STATED HE ASKED FOR MORE SPEED AND THE OPERATOR MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN CAUSING THE TUBE TO GO FASTER.  VICTIM WAS THROWN FROM THE TUBE AND WHEN VICTIM 1 STRUCK THE WATER, DISLOCATED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.  VICTIM AND PASSENGER STATED THEY DID NOT KNOW THE OPERATOR OF THE PWC AND THAT THE OPERATOR HAD LEFT THE SCENE AFTER RETURNING TO THE SHORE.  THE OPERATOR WAS NOT AT THE HOSPITAL AND DID NOT LEAVE ANY INFORMATION WITH THE STATE PARK RANGER THAT WAS AT THE SHORELINE WHERE THE VICTIM WAS LOADED INTO AN AMBULANCE.  OPERATOR HAS NOT BEEN LOCATED.


BARDID: OK-2013-0032
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: GORE
County: SEQUAYAH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE HAD JUST UNLOADED HIS BOAT AND BEEN OUT FOR APPROX 5 MINUTES AND WAS APPROACHING THE COURTESY DOCK TO PICK UP WITNESS 1 WHEN THE MOTOR EXPLODED.  OPERATOR STATED THE FIRE WAS SPREADING SO FAST THAT HE HAD NO TIME TO USE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.  OPERATOR HELPED BOTH CHILDREN ON BOARD INTO THE WATER AND ALL OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO SWIM TO THE DOCK.


BARDID: OK-2013-0034
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: LANGLEY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO JUMP THE WAKE OF ANOTHER VESSEL.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 1 WERE EJECTED AND LANDED ON EACH OTHER.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS INJURED DUE TO IMPACT WITH THE PASSENGER.  BOTH RE-BOARDED VESSEL 1, AND THE OPERATOR COMPLAINED ABOUT HER HEAD AND SHOULDER AND ALSO HAD A SMALL LACERATION ON HER LEFT CHEEK.  THE TWO THEN WENT TO ANOTHER VESSEL AND GOT ON BOARD SO THAT THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 COULD BE CHECKED MORE THOROUGHLY.  OPERATOR VESSEL 1 APPEARED TO NOT BE FULLY COHERENT AND SHOWED SIGNS OF A CONCUSSION.  EMS WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VESSEL OPERATOR 1 WAS TAKEN TO MEET AN AMBULANCE AT THUNDER BAY IN DUCK CREEK.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 200 YDS SOUTH OF THE NO WAKE BUOYS AT THE MOUTH OF DUCK CREEK AND APPROX 300 YDS EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF DUCK CREEK AND APPROX 300 YDS EAST OF THE WEST BANK OF DUCK CREEK.


BARDID: OK-2013-0035
Date: 2013-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:39:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: KETCHUM
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOTH VESSELS HAD BEEN OPERATING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ONE ANOTHER.  VESSEL 1 MADE A SHARP TURN AND COLLIDED WITH THE PROT SIDE OF VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR WAS EJECTED FROM HIS PWC. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED THAT HE SAW THAT VESSEL 1 WAS GOING TO HIT THEM SO HE ATTEMPTED TO COVER HIS PASSENGER TO PREVENT HER FROM BEING STRUCK.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 SAID THAT VESSEL 1 CAME OVER THE TOP OF THEM.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 HAD A HEAD INJURY AND WAS UNABLE TO REMEMBER THE ACCIDENT.  ALL PARTIES REFUSED TREATMENT AT THE SCENE BUT LATER SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AT AREA HOSPITALS AND TREATED AND RELEASED.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SUFFERED FRACTURED BONES IN HIS FACE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 400 FT WEST FROM POINT OF LAND AND APPROX 400 FT EAST OF POINT OF LAND AND APPROX 1200 FT NORTH OF POINT OF LAND.


BARDID: OK-2013-0036
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityTown: JAY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING AHEAD OF VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 2 STOPPED TO SWITCH OPERATORS, ALLOWING VESSEL 1 TO GET WELL AHEAD OF VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 2 BEGAN TO CLOSE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TWO VESSELS AND WAS JUST OFF THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 TURNED TOWARD THE PORT SIDE OF HIS VESSEL TO ATTEMPT TO LOCATE VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 WAS THEN IN A CROSSING SITUATION ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 2. VESSELS COLLIDED MAKING CONTACT TO THE FORWARD PORTION OF THE BOW OF VESSEL 1 AND THE STARBOARD PORTION OF THE BOW OF VESSEL 2.  PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 WAS EJECTED DUE TO THE IMPACT.  THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THE COLLISION.  AN EMPLOYEE OF THE RENTAL AGENCY REPORTED THE COLLISION THE FOLLOWING MORNING.


BARDID: OK-2013-0037
Date: 2013-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUGO LAKE
NearestCityTown: SAWYER
County: CHOCTAW
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Unknown
RedactedNarrative:
THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT.  WITNESS 1 STATED HE NOTICED VESSEL 1 IDLING NEAR THE SHORE WITH THE KILL SWITCH LANYARD ATTACHED.  A LIFE JACKET WAS SEEN FLOATING APPROX 20FT OUT FROM THE SHORELINE AND THE WITNESS REALIZED THAT THE OPERATOR WAS STILL WITH THE UNBUCKELED LIFE JACKET.  THE WITNESS STATED THE OPERATOR WAS UNRESPONSIVE AND NOT BREATHING. WITNESS BEGAN CPR AND TRANSPORTED THE VICTIM TO KIAMICHI PARK RAMP#1.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED BY EAGLEMED TO PLANO, TX WHERE HE WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL.  VICTIM IS RECOVERING.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 20 FEET EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE OF HUGO LAKE AND APPROX 600 FEET SOUTH OF THE KIAMICHI PARK RAMP #1 AND APPROX 1 MILE WEST OF THE SAWYER BLUFF BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2013-0038
Date: 2013-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
FOR UNKNOWN REASON, VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 STERN WHILE VESSEL 2 WAS MOORED AND DOCKED IN SLIP.  VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO FLEE THE SCENE AND WAS APPREHENDED AT EUFAULA COVE BOAT RAMP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TRAILER HIS VESSEL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT EUFAULA COVE K DOCK SLIP 20 AND APPROX 300 FEET NORTHWEST OF THE SOUTHEAST SHORELINE AND APPROX 855 FEET SOUTHWEST OF EUFAULA COVE BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2013-0039
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MCGEE CREEK
NearestCityTown: LANE
County: ATOKA
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 HAD BEEN TOWING 3 PASSENGERS ON A TUBE.  A PASSENGER HAD FALLEN OFF THE TUBE AND WAS BEING RETRIEVED.  A PASSENGER IN THE VESSEL JUMPED IN THE WATER AND WAS STRUCK BY THE PROPELLER.  THE OPERATOR LEFT THE CONTROL AREA LEAVING THE VESSEL IN GEAR IN REVERSE AND JUMPED IN THE WATER TO ASSIST THE INJURED PASSENGER.  THE OPERATOR WAS ALSO STRUCK BY THE PROPELLER.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .4 MILES NORTH OF POTAPO CREEK BOAT RAMP AND APPROX .3 MILES EAST OF THE DIKE AND APPROX .4 MILES SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORELINE OF MCGEE CREEK LAKE.


BARDID: OK-2013-0040
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
County: PAWNEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS EAST BOUND PULLING THE VICTIM ON A WAKE BOARD.  VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM A TRICK AND FELL.  AFTER FALLING, THE VICTIM WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD BY THE WAKE BOARD.  VICTIM WAS ABLE TO GET BACK ON BOARD THE VESSEL BEFORE PASSING OUT FROM THE HEAD INJURY.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO CROSS TIMBERS MARINA WHERE THEY WERE TRANSFERRED TO MANNFORD EMS AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 2 MILES WEST OF APPALACHIA BAY BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1.5 MILES AND APPROX 50 YARDS NORTH OF SOUTH SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2013-0041
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN THE CUT COVE AREA. VESSEL 2 WAS ANCHORED TO THE NW SHORELINE AND WAS UNOCCUPIED.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE NOTICED HE WAS NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETE HIS TURNING MANEUVER WITHOUT STRIKING VESSEL 2.  OPERATOR VESSEL 1 STATED THAT HE RAN TO THE FRONT OF HIS VESSEL AND PLACED HIS HAND ON VESSEL  2 IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID HIS VESSEL FROM STRIKING VESSEL 2.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND HIS HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TWO VESSELS RESULTING IN HIS THUMB BEING SEVERED FROM HIS HAND.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRANSPORTED FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF PORUM LANDING AND APPROX .5 MILE WEST OF EUFAULA DAM.


BARDID: OK-2013-0042
Date: 2013-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: STIGLER
County: HASKELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING EAST TOWARD THE DAM SITE WEST BOAT RAMP TO LOAD THE VESSEL.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 HAD A PRE-EXISTING HEALTH ISSUE WITH HER HEART.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 BLACKED OUT WHILE ENROUTE TO THE RAMP.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE SHORELINE WHILE ON PLANE.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK SEVERAL LARGE ROCKS ON THE RIP-RAP AND CAME TO REST ON AN ASPHALT ROAD IN THE CAMPING AREA.  POINT OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 164 FEET SOUTH OF THE DAM SITE SOUTH WEST BOAT RAMP AND APPROX .34 MILES SOUTHWEST OF THE DAM SITE SOUTH EAST BOAT RAMP.  POINT OF REST FOR VESSEL 1 WAS APPROX 54 FEET EAST AND APPROX 5 FEET SOUTH OF POINT OF IMPACT WITH THE SHORELINE .


BARDID: OK-2013-0043
Date: 2013-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: SALINA
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
AT APPROX 1117 HOURS ON 09/30/2013, VESSEL 1 WAS LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SHORELINE, APPROX 100 YARDS NORTH OF LAKESHORE PARK BOAT RAMP. THE VESSEL WAS UNOCCUPIED AND THE TROLLING MOTOR WAS "DOWN".  THE MOTOR KEY WAS IN THE "OFF" POSITION AND A LANYARD STYLE ENGINE CUT-OFF SWITCH LANYARD WAS ATTACHED TO THE HELM.  THE FISH/DEPTH FINDER ON THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL WAS ON AND STILL OPERATING.  A SEARCH WAS CONDUCTED OF THE IMMEDIATE AREA.  THE OPERATOR/VICTIM'S BODY WAS RECOVERED ON 09-30-2013 AT APPROX 0936 HOURS.  THE BODY WAS RECOVERED APPROXIMATELY 50 YARDS NORTH OF WHERE THE BOAT HAD INITIALLY BEEN LOCATED AND APPROX 50 FEET FROM THE SHORELINE IN 13 FEET OF WATER.  FAMILY MEMBERS ADVISED THAT THE VICTIM HAD A PRE-EXISTING HEALTH ISSUE THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO HIS FALLING OVERBOARD.  IT IS UNKNOWN  WHY OR HOW THE VICTIM ENTERED THE WATER.


BARDID: OK-2013-0045
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-11-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARCADIA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EDMOND
County: OKLALHOMA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO WINTERIZE HIS VESSEL.  OWNER STATED HE HAD ADDED A CONTAINER OF STABIL TO A FULL GAS TANK.  WHILE WORKING  HE ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE  STARTER WITH A WRENCH CAUSING A SPARK TO IGNITE GAS FUMES.


BARDID: OR-2012-1000
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: WA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tilton River
NearestCityTown: Bear Canyon
County: Lewis
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News media report indicates that three people were boating on the Tilton River.  The husband and son were on an inflatable raft and the victim was on an inflatbale tube towed behind the raft.  The subjects went over a waterfall and capsized.  The victim struck her should on a rock.  They were rescued the following day by the Coast Guard.   None were reported to have been wearing PFDs.


BARDID: PC-2011-0001
Date: 2011-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:56:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: MONDAY
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel took on water and reported in the news media as sunk.  Four people were recovered and are safe without injury.  All had PFDs and wetsuits. Case located through the use of a beacon.


BARDID: PC-2012-1000
Date: 2012-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:19:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was in a wheelchair onboard the vessel.  When the vessel hit a wave, the victim fell back in his chair and hit his head.  He became unresponsive and was later pronounced deceased.  The victim had recently had a stroke and was paralyzed on the left side.


BARDID: PC-2012-1001
Date: 2012-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:58:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
WaterConditions: choppy
Wind: moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
According to a MISLE report, a vessel with 2 POB and a dog caught fire due to a charger. One person suffered burns to his hands.


BARDID: PC-2012-1002
Date: 2012-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:31:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
MISLE report veiled that a person was struck by the boom causing a broken back, two broken arms, and possibly 2 broken ribs.  THe Coast Guard was able to assist the victim the following day.


BARDID: PC-2012-1003
Date: 2012-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityTown: Ocean Shores
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
MISLE report 599220 revealed that a vessel with three people onboard caught fire.  The vessel burned up in 10 minutes. No injuries.  No cause mentioned.  THe vessel sank.


BARDID: PC-2013-5000
Date: 2013-06-03 00:00:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
WaterConditions: very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: storm
Visibility: poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel NINA with 7 people onboard (6 of them were U.S. Citizens) has disappeared and presumed lost.  The vessel departed New Zealand on 29 May and was headed to New Castle Austrailia.  The last communication with the vessel was on 3 June during which the occupant indicate the storm sails were tattered.  The vessel was in hurricane conditions and it is assumed that it and crew were lost suddenly.  The vessel was noted as having an EPIRB, Spot Device and GPS but none were activated.  A search for 10 days turned up no debris.


BARDID: PC-2013-5001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:09:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
WaterConditions: rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
According to a CG report, a vessel was taking on water and sank despite dewatering efforts.  It is believed the vessel had structural issues, but they aren't detailed.  The two people onboard were picked up by the CG.  The vessel is considered a loss.


BARDID: PC-USCG-2010-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:25:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityTown: Pingelap Atoll
WaterConditions: unknown
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A canoeist became separated from his party during a fishing trip about 150 yards NW of Pingelap.  Assests from the Coast Guard and Navy searched the area without a sign of the canoe or operator.


BARDID: RI-2010-0001
Date: 2010-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Providence River
NearestCityTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
RIDEM Off responded to a boat that was taking on water in the Providence River in the vicinity of Pawtuxet/Warwick area.  When Off. arrived both Warwick Fire and East Providence Harbor Master were assisting the vessel.  The operator of the boat stated that they were traveling southbound in the Providence River when one of the passengers spotted a large piling floating on the surface of the water.  operator had no time to avoid the piling, drove over it causing a loud noise.  The boat then started taking on water.   The officier reported that there were two-foot white caps in the sea which prevented the piling from being spotted.  There were no injuries to report and arrangements were made to have the boat towed.  All passengers were unharmed towed back to safety.


BARDID: RI-2011-0043
Date: 2011-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: NEWPORT
County: NEWPORT
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to Operator, his boat was at anchor and drifting. About 30 minutes later the boat began to take on water from the waves. The bilge was filled with water and the boat began to sink.  Occupant tried to loosen the anchor line and water came in so fast as the boat sank.  Occupant stayed with the boat by holding onto the bow rail.  Operator and occupant2 started to swim back shore.  Operator reported that it took him 20-30 minutes to get to shore.  He looked over at occupant2 and noticed that his swimming slowed down and then occupant2 stopped moving.   Occupant clinging to the boat was rescued by jamestown fire.   Jamestown fire chief reported that a body identified as occupant2 was found washed up on shore approximately 1/3 mile south of the vessel.  Both Operator and occupant were taken to newport hospital and were later released.


BARDID: RI-2011-0047
Date: 2011-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: RI SOUND
NearestCityTown: SOUTH KINGSTOWN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-21-11 DEM Officer responded to East Matunuk State Beach for a report of a kit surfer in distress. When he arrived he observed a USCG boat on scene.  The weather was foggy and there was a strong wind (20-25 knots).  Dispatch informed Off. that lifeguards had pulled a male subject from the water and were treating him. Off. of So. Kingstown Police stated that he performed CPR until EMS arrived and that the victim was in the rescue unconscious and being worked on. 

Lifeguard Supervisor reported at 3:30 pm that there was something suspicious in the water.  He observed an unknown dark object approximately ½ - 3/4 of a mile from shore. He looked through binoculars and determined that it appeared to be a kite surfer but did not see movement.  Supervisor immediately contacted Fisherman’s Memorial Campground by radio and requested USCG be notified to respond.  He then contacted Lifeguard Littlefield to assist him in a rescue.  Supervisor rowed out to the kite surfer and observed a male, unconscious, with his body approximately 2’ under the surface of the water. The victim was not wearing a PFD.  Sea conditions were estimated to be around 3’-5’ with slightly larger swells.  Supervisor then notified Fisherman’s Campground to dispatch EMS.  

Supervisor said Victim’s right arm appeared to be hooked over the handle of the rope of the kite sail and that he was being dragged along by the wind.  Supervisor then tried to pull Victim into the boat but was too heavy.  He then had Lifeguard Littlefield radio to launch the rescue kayak to assist.  Supervisor said that the wind blowing into the sail assisted in bringing them closer to shore where Littlefield assisted in bringing Victim to the surf line. Supervisor said that lifeguards assisted in bringing Victim onto the beach.  Victim was still unconscious as CPR was started by Off. and EMT personnel.  South Kingstown Rescue and Fire arrived shortly after and transported him to South County Hospital. Based on medical reports and witness statements Off. concluded that Victim was kit surfing when the wind slowed causing him to enter the water.  He was unable to re-launch from the water due to lack of wind and sea conditions and his unfamiliarity with his new kite.  Victim became fatigued due to his advanced atherosclerotic artery disease.  He was unable to recover and drowned (salt water)as a result.


BARDID: RI-2011-0048
Date: 2011-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:05:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Salt Pond
NearestCityTown: New Shoreham, block Island
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Off. followed-up on a boating accident that took place on 8-18-11 on Great Salt Pond.  According to witness statements, the sailing vessel “Rambunctious” was at anchor near Breezy Pt.  Another sailing vessel, “Jazzman” hit the port side of Rambunctious with its bow while under power.  The captain reportedly was at the wheel of Jazzman and left the area after the collision.  Two close by witnesses video recorded the accident.  The owner of Rambunctious was not on the vessel at the time of the accident.  subject advised Off. that his boat sustained approximately $20,000 in damages.    There was damage to the toe rail, stanchions, life line, interior woodwork, fiberglass and a hole in the coach roof. Off left a detailed message for owner of the Jazzman.  To date owner has not contacted RIDEM police.  owner was issued a RITT summons 07417002057 for Duty of Operator in Collision (46-22-10), fine of $100.  


BARDID: RI-2012-0003
Date: 2012-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WALLUM LAKE
NearestCityTown: PASCOAG
County: PROVIDENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 3-11-12 Pascoag Fire Dept. responded to a caller reporting that she heard screams for help from Wallum Lake.  Pascoag Fire personnel launched their boat and arrived on scene shortly thereafter.  They reported that there were three victims in the water holding onto a capsized canoe. They were found to have no obvious trauma. Pascoag Fire advised that there was no evidence of life jackets worn by the victims. All subjects were removed from the water and brought to shore.  DEM Officer reported that 2 of the passengers in the canoe decided to switch positions.  The canoe capsized and all three entered the water.  They were treated at area hospital for hypothermia and later released.


BARDID: RI-2012-0006
Date: 2012-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:25:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRISTOL HARBOR
NearestCityTown: BRISTOL
County: BRISTOL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-15-12 Lt. was dispatched to Bristol Harbor for a boat accident involving 2 people.  Subject reported that he and Operator had launched the Outer Limits that morning from the Mt. Hope ramp in Bristol.  They traveled through Mt. Hope Bay and came under the Mt. Hope Bridge in Bristol Harbor where they crashed. Subject said they were traveling approximately 40mph but was not sure.  He stated that Operator was operating the boat and when he went to turn the boat it flipped over and both of them were ejected from the boat.  Subject was cleared to Bristol Rescue and was advised by Lt. that he was cleared to return to his vehicle.  Off. of Bristol Police witnessed the boat come into the harbor at a high rate of speed and during the flip-over.  He told Lt. that the boat was going faster than 40mph.  Lt. later met with the owner of the boat who stated that they were traveling 40-45mph but not more than 50mph.  Lt. inspected the boat.  The topside had damage to the windshield, engine compartment, cover, seats, and moldings. He observed the electrical wires, under the gunwale, were pulled apart from the gauges indicating a speed of 55mph and 1100rpm’s on the tachometer.  Operator refused treatment from the rescue but said he would go to the hospital on his own at a later time.  Lt. then cleared Operator to leave and advised that he would be in touch with him. 


BARDID: RI-2012-0007
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:42:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: NARRRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-28-2012 at approximately 11:42am both Off. responded to a boating accident between a small commercial fishing and a sail boat that occurred near Pt. Judit.  According to the captain of the fishing vessel SEA JEM, he reported that he was not at the helm and working the deck area just before the collision.  His nets were up and the vessel was on auto pilot traveling approximately 6 knots headed in a straight course south towards Pt. Judith. He was on the deck for 2-3 minutes when he heard loud talking and looked up to see the  sail boat, ILARIA, in close proximately blowing its horn and attempting to pass in front of his bow.  Operator2 ran to the helm and put the engines in full reverse but it was too late. The bow of the SEA JEM collided with the ILARIA on the port side near the center of the vessel. The was no apparent damage to the SEA JEM.


BARDID: SC-2011-0037
Date: 2011-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 & 2 WERE RENTAL SKIS FROM ACTION WATER SPORTS. BOTH SKIS WERE TRAVELING SEPARATE DIRECTIONS ON THE ICW IN HORRY COUNTY IN FRONT OF PARADISE ISLAND UNIT 2 TURNED TO "SPLASH" UNIT #1 AS UNIT 1 CHANGED DIRECTION AND STRUCK UNIT 1 IN THE HULL OF the RIGHT SIDE PUNCTuRing a HOLE which SANK the VESSEL, TWO RIDERS ON UNIT 1 WENT IN WATER


BARDID: SC-2011-0038
Date: 2011-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:07:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: OTHER
OtherEquipmentFailure: tow rope broke
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR ADVISED HE WAS PULLING VICTIM WEST ON A TUBE, WITNESS STATED AS THEY ROUNDED THE ISLAND THE VICTIM CONTINUED TOWARDS A PIER INSTEAD OF FOLLOWING THE SKI. WITNESS STATED VICTIM STRUCK PIER AND THE VICTIM WAS AIRLIFTED TO COLUMBIA WITH A BROKEN RIGHT ARM AND FRACTURED SKULL. tHE VICTIM IS RECOVERING AND THE TOW ROPE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN.


BARDID: SC-2011-0039
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waccamaw River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
UNiT 1 WAS HEADING SOUTH ON THE WACAMMAW RIVER SOUTH OF MARKER 14 (SOUTH OF PITCH) 5 PASSENGERS TOWING 3 PEOPLE ON A TUBE. UNIT 2 CAME UP WACCAMAW/NORTH. WAKE OF UNIT 2 CAUSED THE TUBE TO GO INTO TREE. VICTIMS 1, 2, 3 WERE TAKEN TO GRAND STRAND HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.


BARDID: SC-2011-0041
Date: 2011-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1  was heading south in horry county sc and came to a slow stop on the right side of the waterway. Unit 2 heading south did not navigate wake left by unit 1, before unit 1 reduced speed in proper manner unit 2 struck unit 1 on right side with bow of unit 2

According to the operator of unit 1's statement_they were idling in the channel towards the right side, to come to a stop and all of a sudden the two passengers who were on board with the operator flew off, when the other jet ski ran into them.

According to one of the passengers on unit 1 was on the three seat seadoo watercraft with his daughter the operator and (middle pasenger). When suddenly the watercraft was rear ended by another unknown watercraft. I felt a sudden pain on my right rear side and hip area and fell into the water. I was instantly dizzy and faint feeling with pain in my right bottom area. At that point my relative on the other personal watercraft came to his assistance. 

According to operator of vessel 2-i was heading south on the waterway going 35mph trailing the other jet ski. I tried to turn but hit the waves of the other and couldn't turn in time and clipped the man and jet ski. I was trying to pass them by going left but hit a wave and clipped them.


BARDID: SC-2011-0042
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS FOUND OCCUPIED IN OAKS CREEK IN MURRELLS INLET BY ANOTHER BOATER. OUT BOARD MOTOR WAS TRIMMED OUT OF THE WATER, IN NEUTRAL GEAR AND IGNITION OFF. SINGLE OCCUPANT WAS FOUND DIRECTLY BESIDE THE BOAT AGAINST THE MARSH GRASS.  The body didn't have signs of injury and had been in the water for several hours.   Alcohol was present in the boat. Victim has a history of seizures and it is believed that he may have had one and fell out the boat and drowned.


BARDID: SC-2011-0043
Date: 2011-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wateree
County: Kershaw
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
AT APPROXIMATELY 2300 ON 6/17/11 UNIT 1 WAS DRIFTING WHILE FISHING APPROXIMATELY 0.75 MILES NORTH OF THE WATEREE DAM. UNIT 2 WAS CRUiSING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION UNKNOWNingLY APPROACHING UNIT 1 FROM ITS STARBOARD SIDE. UNIT 2 SWERVED IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO IMPACT AND UNIT 1 ACCeLERATED IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE IMPACT CAUsING A COLLISON AT UNIT 1S STARBOARD STERN AND UNIT 2S PORT BOW. ONE PASSENGER FROM UNIT 2 WAS TAKEN TO KERSHAW COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER FOR PRECAUTIONARY TREATMENT AND THEN WAS RELEASED. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OR COMPLAINTS OF INJURY FROM UNIT 1.


BARDID: SC-2011-0044
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECT ON UNIT 1 WAS CRUISING AT APPROIMATELY 40 MPH. AND CROSSED A WAVE THAT SENT THE SEADOO APPROIXMATELY 3 FEET IN THE AIR. SEADOO CAME DOWN AND SUBJECT WAS SEATED CAUSING LOWER BACK PAIN. SUBJECT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE AND FELL INTO THE WATER. SUBJECT WAS TRANSPORTED BY EMS AND LATER DETERMINED TO HAVE A FRACTURED SPINE.


BARDID: SC-2011-0045
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:27:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING NEAR CROW CREEK LANDING WHEN THE OPERATOR FELT THE TUBE JERK BEHIND THE BOAT. OPERATOR STATES HE LOOKED BACK TO SEE THE THREE SUBJECTS WHO WERE RIDING THE TUBE HAD BEEN THROWN OFF. VICTIM WAS BLEEDING FROM LACERATION ON FACE, BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ACCIDENTAL KICK FROM ANOTHER PASSENGER ON TUBE. SUBJECTS MET EMERGENCY RESPONDErS


BARDID: SC-2012-0037
Date: 2012-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
operator owner of unit 1 ran onto bomb island in lake murray. He deflected off bank and tree limb into the water and drowned. The pfd was on but un snapped . BAC .330


BARDID: SC-2012-0038
Date: 2012-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:56:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Laurens
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling up the reedy river on Lake Greenwood and collided with unit 2. Unit 2 struck unit 1 on the port side. Neither operator saw the other vessel until after the collision. Unit 1 then towed unit 2 back to public ramp. Upon the collision three subjects were injured. Subject1 aboard unit 1, suffered minor cuts and bruises from the impact of unit 2. She hit the from windshield on her vessel cutting her noise. Subject2 was the boat operator of unit 2 and was ejected from the vessel. He suffered a bloody nose from the impact.  Subject3 was the third subject with injuries. She was a passenger in unit two. She had complaints of lower back pain after the collision. She was not ejected from the vessel. All parties refused medical treatment that evening from Laurens County EMS.


BARDID: SC-2012-0039
Date: 2012-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:38:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 and 2 were heading southwest from the Lake Murray dam. Unit 2 overtook unit 1 from his port side to starboard side at an unsafe distance spraying the front of unit 1 with unit 2's roostertail. unit 1 then struck the wake of unit 2 on portside causing the starboard tunnel of unit 1 to grab and turn unit 1 @ approximately a 180 degrees, ejecting operator of unit 1 over the steering wheel across starboard side of vessel into the water. unit 2 continued course of direction after the accident.
 


BARDID: SC-2012-0040
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black River
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/2012 at approximately 1830 unit 1 was traveling down the black river. It was a small vessel with a  tiller handle. Operator was sitting on the right side of the vessel. was sitting beside him, on a bench seat on the left side. While traveling down the river unit 1 struck a partially submerged log with the foot of the motor. When this occured the shaft of the motor broke and the motor came in the boat with the two occupants. The prop and the foot of the motor can between the two occupants cutting operator on his left leg and occupant on her right arm. The two persons were transported by another vessel to a private residence on the river to await ems/ while at georgetown horpital sgt pop idnetified operator as the driver of the vessel. The odor of alcohol was present. Some field sobriety tests were performed as well as blood being drawn and sent to sled for blood alcohol analysis.


BARDID: SC-2012-0041
Date: 2012-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:33:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
unit 2 struck a dock. Upon striking the dock unit 2 also stuck unit 1 which was tied to the said dock. unit 2 collided with the dock  and unit 1 due to lack of attention, unfamiliarity with the cove and the fact it was night per the operator of unit 2..


BARDID: SC-2012-0042
Date: 2012-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:12:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROAD CREEK
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Upon receiving instructions from the guides on how to operate the vessel, unit 1 accelerated in the vicinity of the dock and other vessels in Broad Creek @ Palmetto Bay Marina. After accelerating, unit 1 collided with unit 2 causing the three occupants of unit 2 to fall in the water. unit1 ignored instructions to stop and collided with another vessel at the marina. The operator of unit 1 was removed from the vessel along with her passenger. The occupants of unit 2 were rescued and returned to the dock.


BARDID: SC-2012-0043
Date: 2012-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waccamaw River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS HEADED DOWNRIVER APPROXIMATELY 1/8 MILE  NORTH OF COX FERRY LAKE. OPERATOR ACCELERATED AT TOO HIGH RATE CAUSING TILLER HANDLE TO COME OUT OF HER HAND FROM TORCH OF MOTOR. MOTOR TORCHED RIGHT CAUSING BOAT TO VEER LEFT THROWING PASSENGERS OUT OF THE BOAT.BOAT CIRCLED AND PROP STRUCK one IN THE BACK.


BARDID: TN-2010-0087
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LYNCHBURG
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR STATED THAT HE WAS CRUISING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND HIT A LARGE WAKE FROM ANOTHER VESSEL. THE IMPACT THREW THE VICTIM (PASSENGER) FROM THE PWC AND CAUSED INJURY TO HER RIGHT LEG BELOW HER KNEE.


BARDID: TN-2010-0088
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LYNCHBURG
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR inexperience
AccidentCause3: navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE TRAVELING SIDE BY SIDE DOWN THE LAKE. V2 GOT TOO CLOSE TO V1 AND V1 TURNED INTO THE PATH OF V2. V2 HIT V1 ON THE PORT SIDE KNOCKING THE OPERATOR OF V1 OFF INTO THE WATER AND CAUSING INJURY TO V1 OPERATOR'S LEFT ARM AND BODY. THE OPERATOR OF V2 WAS ALSO EJECTED INTO THE WATER. BOTH VESSELS WERE DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE BOAT DOCK.


BARDID: TN-2010-0089
Date: 2010-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:03:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityTown: NEW JOHNSONVILLE
County: HUMPHREYS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Based on information to date:  On July 16, 2010 at approximately 22:03 hrs a two vessel collision occurred on Kentucky Lake near Tennessee river mile(TRM) 90.0, and just south of Richland Creek.  

V1 is a 17' 1993 Astro bass boat owned and operated by the same person and also occupied by one other person.  V2 is a 168' Dravo twin screw motor vessel pushing 25 barges and operated by captain and occupied by 8 crew members  V2 is owned by Ingram Barge Co.  operator and passenger were involved in a bass fishing tournament that had launched out of boat dock in Humphreys county, TN at approx. 19:00.  

According to information given by operator1's brother, he found V1 floating in the middle of the river channel near the Shirley light and daymark at TRM 90.9 at approx. 00:15 to 00:30 on July 17, 2010.  Vessel1 operator and occupant were not in the boat and the vessel was damaged.  Operator1's brother notified authorities and Officer went to Mason's boat dock to meet him and they proceeded out to V1 to tow it in and secure it as evidence.  

TWRA, Humphreys county sheriff's department, rescue squad, and fire dept. personnel searched for the two missing men, but they were not found.  Officers were called to work the investigation also.  Upon looking at the boat, the damage seemed to indicate that V1 had impacted something and then had been passed over, or it passed under something.  Based on the coloration of the damage, and that it only appeared damaged on the upper surfaces, and the fact that a rusty substance was found in the floor of V1, then it was suspected that a barge may have been involved.  A shoe, and a life jacket were found against the old railroad levee near Eva, TN approx. 6.0 miles upstream from where the boat was recovered.  Another life jacket was found on the east facing bank of an island approx. 8.0 miles upstream from the spot where the boat was recovered.  One of the life jackets was identified by Operator1's brother as being his brother's.  

This expanded the potential search area to include a few miles upstream of where the jackets and shoe were recovered downstream to where the boat had been found.  By checking with Pickwick, Kentucky, and Barkley Dam lock operators, and also the railroad bridge operator at Hwy 70 near New Johnsonville, 4 motor vessels were identified that would fit the time window of the accident.  TWRA and USCG personnel began stopping and talking with each of the captain's of the motor vessels.  One of the vessels to be investigated was the Robert C. Loedding.  

Officers first contacted the Loedding at 10:07 on July 17, 2010 at TRM 167.  The Loedding was upbound toward Pickwick Dam.  Officers could see transfer marks on the front of barge # ING 2103 that indicated the barge had come into contact with something.  The decision was made to stop the Loedding at Pickwick Dam to further investigate.  Photographs of the transfer marks were taken by officers and they retrieved 4 items from the water that was floating between the barges.  A broken fishing rod, two packs of lures, and a piece of plywood were collected as evidence.  Upon describing the evidence to the families of V1 occupants, the families confirmed that three of the items were consistant with the equipment and bait that both men used.  The piece of plywood could not be confirmed to belong to V1.  The captain and crew were interviewed by USCG and officers.  The captain and the crew stated that they had no knowledge of anything that had come into contact with the front of barge # ING 2103.  Officers collected samples of the transfer marks as evidence from barge ING 2103.  Upon a closer examination, they also found hairs and a piece of tissue on the front of the barge.  The hairs and tissue...


BARDID: TN-2010-0090
Date: 2010-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/28/2010 TWRA DISPATCH CALLED ME AROUND 17:30 AND SAID operator WANTED TO REPORT A BOATING ACCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED ON 6/24/2010 AROUND 11:30 AM. I SPOKE WITH operator AND ARRANGED TO MEET HIM ON 6/29/2010 TO FILL OUT A REPORT. operator EXPLAINED THAT HE WAS PULLING A TUBE WITH THREE PERSONS ON IT. HE WAS GOING DOWN COOPERS BRANCH AND MADE A LEFT TURN TO COME BACK OUT TOWARD THE MOUTH WHEN THE TUBE HIT A WAKE AND CAUSED THE VICTIM TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN HARD ENOUGH THAT IT BROKE HER RIGHT ARM. THE FIRST RESPONDER HAPPENED TO BE AT THE DOCK THAT DAY AND TOOK CARE OF HER AND CALLED THE AMBULNACE WHICH TRANSPORTED HER TO HORTON MEDICAL HOSPITAL IN TULLAHOMA, TN.


