# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: 2009-ME-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Hill Bay
NearestCityTown: Brooklin
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Unknown.  Vessel was found at anchor, motor running, no one on board.  Victim was last seen om 05/24/09 at about 1500.  He was leaving Stonington, enroute to Goose Island, off Flye Point in Brooklin.  He was going to spend the night and pick his family up at about 1030 on 05/25/09.  He did not show up.

Victim recovered on 6/25/09, found deceased on the shore of Tinker Island, Tremont.  Medical Examiner positively identified subject , cause of death was drowning.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: CROSS POND
NearestCityTown: MORRILL
County: WALDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS USING HAND-POWERED PROPULSION WHILE PASSENGER IN VESSEL 1 WAS LOOKING BACK AT HIS FISHING POLE. VESSEL 1 STARTED TO TIP TO IT'S SIDE AND PROCEEDED TO CAPSIZE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 INFORMED PASSENGER THAT HE COULD NOT SWIM AND WENT UNDER WATER AND DROWN. THERE WERE NO WEARABLE PFDS IN THE BOAT AND OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 1 WERE NOT WEARING PFDS. THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 1 HAD BOTH BEEN CONSUMING ALCOHOL PRIOR TO CAPSIZING THE CANOE (VESSEL 1)


BARDID: 2009-ME-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:21:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Panther Pond
NearestCityTown: Raymond
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Vessal 1 was towing a skier who fell and hurt his neck.  The victim was transported to the hospital and then released.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0014
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG LAKE
NearestCityTown: Harrison
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentCause3: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/Owner of Vessel (A) went to the marina where this Vessel was docked and turned on the blower prior to starting the engine. Operator/Owner stated that the smell of gas was very strong and let the blower run longer than normal. When Operator/Owner turned the engine over, there was a loud poof from the engine compartment, immediately followed by smoke and flames. The Operator/Owner and the three Onboard Passengers immediately exited Vessel (A) that was still tied to the dock. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Dept. that responded to the fire call, however, Vessel (A) was extensively burned beyond repair including the engine and all the electrical wiring below deck. Vessel (A) was determined to be a total loss and was removed from the water.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityTown: Casco
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: No property damage.
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/Operator of Vessel (A) came in to dock at assigned slip at Point Sebago Resort and Victim (1) exited Vessel (A) to tie it to the dock cleats. Victim (1) slipped on the dock and grabbed onto Vessel (A) to try to keep from falling and suffered a dislocated shoulder. Victim (1) was transported by ambulance to the hospital for further treatment.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: STANLEY P
NearestCityTown: Porter
County: OXFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and Passenger on Vessel (A) were trolling when they noticed Vessel (B) heading in their direction. They stood up and began waving their arms and hollering in an attempt to get the Operator of Vessel (B) to turn away from them. Vessel (B) continued in their direction and just before it was about to hit them, vessel (B) made a sudden turn to its' port side. Vessel (B) then impacted with Vessel (A) sending both the Operator and Passenger of Vessel (A) flying across the deck and into the railing. Vessel (B) slid off the aft starboard side of Vessel (A). The Operator of Vessel (B) apologized for hitting them and said that he could see them because of the two passengers he had in the bow. Both vessels went in to the boat launch where they were met by a Rescue unit. The Operator and Passenger of Vessel (A) were taken to the hospital to have their injuries checked out. No one onboard Vessel (B) were injured.

Witnesses onshore stated that Vessel (B) was riding with its' bow high in the air and could see two passengers sitting up in the bow. The Operator was sitting down and could not possibly see over the bow anything that was infront of him.

When I interviewed the Operator of Vessel (B), he stated that he was operating with the bow up and that he could not see what was infront of him. He stated that he was sitting down and that maybe if he had been standing he would have seen Vessel (A). It was not until the very last second that he saw Vessel (A) and that was when he made a hard turn to the port to try to avoid hitting but it was too late. He struck Vessel (A) slightly forward of the stern on its' starboard side with the starboard side of Vessel (B) slightly aft of the bow. Neither Vessel sustained much damage.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG LAKE
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
PropertyDamageDescription: No damage.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel (A) was towing Victim (1) and Passenger (4) on a tube. There was a good chop on the water and the tube flipped over on the side of Victim (1). Her arm became caught in the tube handle and her upper right arm was fractured when she hit the water. Both Victim (1) and Passenger (4) were wearing Type III PFD's as required by law when being towed on a tube.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0019
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:14:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SQUARE P
NearestCityTown: Shapleigh
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: N/A
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating at night time at a high rate of speed. The operator of V1 was intoxicated and operating too fast for the dark conditions. The vessel went a ground and struck trees. Victim 1, victim 2, and another passenger were thrown forward in the vessel. Victim 1 injuries consist of 8 broken ribs, both lungs collapsed, and other internal injuries. Victim 2 received a concussion. The third passenger and the operator did not receive medical attention. The operator of the vessel was arrested for BUI and there are several other charges pending.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG LAKE
NearestCityTown: Bridgton
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: No other property damage.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel (A) stated that this was the first day on the water and that they were out cruising when heavy white smoke began coming out of the engine compartment. The Operator and Passenger put their PFD's on and the Passenger had taken out the onboard fire extinguisher but never had to use it. Another passing Vessel stopped to lend assistance and took them aboard. Once it looked like the boat was not going to catch on fire, it was taken under tow by this Vessel and they were returned to their camp. The Operator of Vessel (A) stated that there was no sign that anything was wrong. No warning bells or lights went off prior to the engine smoking. A strong discoloration of the left side water cooled intake was an indicated that this may have malfunctioned causing the engine to overheat and possibly may have blown the head gasket.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENOBSCOT BAY
NearestCityTown: SEARSPORT
County: WALDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: NONE
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE RUNNING THE RACE COURSE DURING A LOBSTERBOAT RACE, OPERATOR A OBSERVED VESSEL B OUT OF THE CORNER OF HIS EYE TO HIS STARBOARD SIDE AFT OVERTAKING HIM. OPERATOR A FELT THAT THE VESSEL B WAS GOING TO COLLIDE WITH VESSEL A AND HE PULLED BACK ON THE THROTLE AND TURNED TO PORT. VESSEL A AND VESSEL B WERE THE ONLY VESSELS RUNNING THE COURSE AT THE TIME. 

AS A RESULT OF VESSEL A DRAMATICLY CHANGING SPEED AND DIRECTION, THE WAKE FROM VESSEL B, AND A SOUTHERLY CROSSWIND OPERATOR A WAS EJECTED FROM VESSEL A TO THE STARBOARD SIDE. PASSENGER A WAS THROWN AROUND THE DECK OF THE VESSEL AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE BOAT BY REACHING A KILL SWITCH IN THE STERN, PORT SIDE.

BOTH OPERATOR A AND PASSENGER A WERE WEARING TYPE III PFD'S PRIOR TO AND DURING THE SITUATION. OPERATOR A WAS PICKED UP BY MARINE PATROL AND TRANSPORTED TO THE DOCK. EMS TRANSPORTED OPERATOR A TO THE HOSPITAL WITH COMPLAINTS OF BACK, NECK, AND RIGHT ARM PAIN.

NEITHER VESSEL A OR VESSEL B WAS DAMAGED.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:03:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: DAMARISCOTTA L
NearestCityTown: Jefferson
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects renting cottage on lake that includes the use of canoe. Two subjects took canoe out on lake for a short fishing trip. A short time later the subject in the rear of the canoe stood up to cast fishing pole. This caused the canoe to capsize and both subjects were thrown into the water. One subject was able to swim back to shore. The second subject was last seen struggling to swim in the area of the canoe. No PFD's were used or taken in the canoe by the subjects.

Drowning victim's body was recovered a day after the accident.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: stanley pond
NearestCityTown: porter
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
PropertyDamageDescription: none
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT WAS TOWING WAKE BOARDER WHEN HE JUMPED THE WAKE OF THE BOAT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, AND LANDED ON HIS BACK, WHICH CAUSED AN INJURY TO BACK AND NECK.  FIRST AID PERSONNEL AT THE SUMMER CAMP HE WAS STAYING AT AND WHOM WERE OPERATING THE BOAT TOWING HIM, STABLIZED HIM IN THE WATER AND CALLED FOR AN AMBULANCE.  HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO BRIDGTON HOSPITAL.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO LAKE
NearestCityTown: Standish
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Governmental Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: NONE
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 (OWNED AND OPERATED BY QUASI-MUNICIPAL AGENCY) OWNED AND OPERATED BY PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT FOR SECURITY OF THEIR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY AREAS WAS BEING OPERATED ON SECURITY PATROL BY SECURITY OFFICER.  OFFICER OBSERVED VESSEL 2 OPERATING WITHIN 3000 FT BOUY AREA MARKED "NO TRESPASSING" ADJACENT TO WATER INTAKE PIPE.  OFFICER ACTIVATED HIS LIGHTS AS A DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE POSTED SIGNS TO IDENTIFY, REMOVE, AND DOCUMENT OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 FROM POSTED AREA.  AS OFFICER DROVE HIS PATROL BOAT TOWARDS VESSEL 2, HE SAW VESSLE 2 EXCELLERATE DIRECTLY TOWARDS HIM AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED.  AS VESSEL 2 NEARED VESSEL 1, OFFICER IN VESSEL 1 BELIEVED OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS GOING TO STRIKE HIM ON PURPOSE.  OFFICER CAME OFF PLANE, PLACED HIS BOAT IN REVERSE, AND TURNED LEFT TO AVOID STRIKE.  VESSEL 2 STRUCK HIM IN STARBORD SIDE CAUSING ABOUT $1600.00 DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1.  PENDING CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 

GAME WARDEN 
07/17/2009


BARDID: 2009-ME-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityTown: STANDISH
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: NONE
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS UNOCCUPIED AND ON A LEGAL MOORING BOUY WITIN 200 FEET OF SHORE.  VESSEL 2 HAD JUST BEEN LAUNCHED FROM ADJACENT PRIVATE BOAT RAMP.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 FELL ONTO THROTTLE LEVER, EXCELLERATED BOAT, AND STRUCK VESSEL 1 CAUSING DAMAGE TO REAR PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 1.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0028
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENOBSCOT RIVER
NearestCityTown: T1 R9
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Raft went into the Nesoadnehunk Falls and the raft flipped over. At this point victim had made it apparent to Guide that his knee was in a lot of pain. When Guide lifted victim into the raft he noticed that victims knee was dislocated. Victim said that he did not hit anything. "It just got twisted in the current"
First aid administered and treated and released from emergency room.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0029
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT P
NearestCityTown: Belgrade
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING WITH ANOTHER BOAT (25-30 MPH) WHEN VESSEL SUDDENLY BARREL ROLLED UPSIDE DOWN. VESSEL HULL HAD LARGE DAMAGE ON KEEL AND RIGHT HAND UNDERSIDE OF HULL SUGGESTING CONTACT WITH SLIGHTLY SUBMERGED OBJECT CAUSING RUDDER TO COME OUT OF WATER CAUSING VESSEL TO ROLL OVER.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: COCHNEWAUGEN LAKE
NearestCityTown: MONMOUTH
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LAKE WHEN APPROACHED BY VESSEL 2 THAT APPEARED AS THOUGH HE WAS GOING TO SPLASH THE OCCUPANTS IN VESSEL 1. VESSEL 2 APPEARED TO CHANGE HIS MIND ABOUT SPLASHING BUT THE OPERATOR FROZE AND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VESSEL 2. VESSEL 2 STRUCK VESSEL 1 ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BOW @ APPROXIMATELY 15 - 20 MPH. IMPACT CAUSED VESSEL 2 TO COME UP OVER AND INTO VESSEL 1 AND EXITED REAR OF BOAT.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chemo Pond
NearestCityTown: Bradley
County: Penobscot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was manuvering in close proximity of a dock that had vessel 2 moored on one side and vessel 3 moored on the opposite side. The bow of vessel 1 struck the stern of vessel 2 and then the stern of vessel 1 swung around and struck the stern of vessel 3. The operator of vessel 1 was arrested for operating a boat under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANDROSCOGGIN L
NearestCityTown: Wayne
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT#1 WAS TRAVELING FROM NORRIS ISLAND TO STINCHFIELD BEACH IN FOGGY / RAINY CONDITIONS.  UNIT #1 WAS TRAVELLING RECKLESSLY AND AT UNSAFE SPEEDS FOR THE CONDITIONS AND STRUCK AN ISLAND.  THREE OF THE FIVE OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED.  UNIT #1 WAS A TOTAL LOSS.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0034
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:38:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOPANG L
NearestCityTown: Devereaux Twp
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on the north end of Mopang Lake.  An unexpected storm came up with very high wnds and a wave came over the bow of vessel 1 and swamped it.  The vessel continued to fill with water and sunk to the bottom.  The subjects were wearing their PFD's and made thier way to shore when a bystander brought them the rest of the way to shore.  No improper action is suspected.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST CROIX RIVER
NearestCityTown: Dyer Twp
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: N/A
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on the St. Croix River.  Vessel 1 struck a rock and the boat capsized. Victim was thrown out of the vessel and she struck her head.  She was transported to Calais Regional Hospital, checked over, and then released.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0039
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE OSSIPEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: Limington
County: York
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling down a river with another kayak.  The operator's kayak overturned in some whitewater.  The operator traveled downstream for a period of time and drowned.  The operator was not wearing a life jacket and did not have a life jacket in the kayak.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0049
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Phillips Lake
NearestCityTown: Dedham
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A  of vessel 1 left his dock and was operating at full speed when he noticed a line dragging in the water. He let go of the motor to reach for the line. The boat immediately turned hard to the right. He was thrown out of the boat. The boat began traveling in a tight circle. He swam to the boat and made several attempts to catch it. On the final attempt he grabbed the line that had been draging in the water and immediately slid down the length of the line and into the outboard. His shirt was caught in the propeller and caused the motor to stall. He received lacerations to his chest and upper pelvic area. He was then picked up from the water by a passing boater.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0050
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: northeast pond
NearestCityTown: Lebanon
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating in the 200 ft. water safety zone.  Vessel 1 lost steerage control of jet ski, struck Vessle 2, which was moored, causing damage to the rear of Vessel 2 and causing injury to the leg of operator of Vessel 1.

PropertyDamageDescription:
Vessle 1 was operating in 200 ft. water safety zone when the operator lost control and struck Vessle 2, which was moored.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0051
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Sebago Lake
NearestCityTown: Windham
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call of a person reporting that he was hurt in  a jet ski accident the previous day.  He was transported to Goodalls Hospital in Sanford on 8-17-09.  I spoke with the victim at the hospital.  The victim stated that he was on the back of a jet ski the previous day on Little Sebago.  The operator hit a wave and he went into the air coming down hard on the seat.  The victim sustained a bruised pelvis and a cut tongue.

The victim, stated that he did not know the operator and had just met him at the lake.  Victim called me later in the day to tell me that  he could not find out who was operating the jet ski. He also did not have any information about the jet ski.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0058
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityTown: Casco
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was waterskiing behind Vessel (A) when he attempted to drop a ski in order slalom but fell and tore his hamstring muscle of the leg that still had the ski on. His family took him to the hospital where he was treated and given crutches.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0060
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sheepscot River
NearestCityTown: Georgetown
County: Sagadahoc
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was sailing when vessel two struck vessel one on the starboard side and caused heavy fiberglass damage. Vessel two stated the view was obstructed. Vessel one or vessel two didn't have a person looking out in the blind spots. Both vessel one and vessel two came into Five Islands harbor from the Sheepscott before I arrived.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0065
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kennebec River
NearestCityTown: forks
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Group paddling straight ahead into Hell Hole and the injured's foot was not under any thwart at the time. The impact of our massive hit thrust his toe under the thwart which his big toenail caught the hypalon and was ripped off. We eddied out, they wrapped the nail on and we evacuated him at Carry Brook. he was then driven to Jackman Health, they rewrapped it and said he would be fine.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0068
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Frenchman Bay
NearestCityTown: Bar Harbor
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A departed a marina after delivering a larger sailing vessel for seasonal haulout. Vessel A is described as a small aluminum watercraft with a 4hp motor. The transit was to be a several mile voyage to return its mooring. The weather conditions were such that a choppy sea with heavy current had formed. The vessel was reported overdue and a search ensued. Vessel A was found during the night submerged and overturned with it's operator missing. Vessel A's sole occupant victim #1 was found a few days later deceased, washed up on an adjoining shoreline wearing his flotation device.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0070
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:05:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arrowhead Lake
NearestCityTown: Waterboro
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was traveling across the water at a rate of speed that he described as "0 to 50 MPH."  He tried to slow down as he came to a narrow part of the lake but lost control of the vessel.  He left the lake and crashed into the woods.  He did not sustain any injury.  A salvage company had to remove his vessel from the woods.

PropertyDamageDescription:
The bass boat had a substantial amount of damage but the total amount of damage could not be determined due to the position of the boat in the woods.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0071
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sheepscot River
NearestCityTown: Westport
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel one had hauled his recreational lobster trap and was baiting it.  His vessel drifted a considerable distance with the current and when he went to re-set it, he put his vessel in gear and made a sharp turn without looking.  He drove over another lobsterman's buoy and line and the line became entangled with vessel 1 propeller.  Operator shut off vessel and attempted to cut the line in propeller.  The current was strong and the trap did not slide with vessel one and current.  There was additional weight in the stern of vessel one - including trap, bit, line, and fuel. The vessel remained stationary and water began coming over the stern.  The operator gave up attempt to free line from propeller and moved to the bow. This stopped the flow of water briefly.  Operator moved to bail boat and the shifting of weight caused more water to enter boat.  Witness 1 pulled alongside and offered assistance.  Operator of vessel one boarded witness 1 vessel and operator's boat sank.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0073
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: CASCO BAY
NearestCityTown: PORTLAND
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: NONE
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS APPROACHING JEWEL ISLAND FROM THE SOUTH WEST.  ON THE APPROACH TO THE ISLAND, THE WIND HAD INCREASED DRASTICALLY ALONG
 WITH THE SEAS.  NEAR INNER GREEN ISLAND, VESSEL 1 WAS BLOWN SIDEWAYS BY THE WIND AND THEN FLIPPED BY A LARGE WAVE.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS UNABLE TO ROLL THE KAYAK OVER, AND WAS FORCED TO BREAK THE SKIRT SEAL AND EXIT THE COCKPIT OF THE KAYAK WHILE UNDER WATER.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE A "T" RESCUE WITH HIS PADDLING PARTNER AND WAS ABLE TO GET BACK INTO VESSEL 1.  THE FORWARD COMPARTMENT OF VESSEL 1 HAD BEEN  STRUCTURALLY BREACHED  BY THE LARGE WAVE AND WATER BEGAN FILLING THE FORWARD COMPARTMENT AND COCKPIT CAUSING THE VESSEL TO SINK FROM BENEATH THE OPERATOR.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1, (VICTIM 1) WAS UNABLE TO USE THE VESSEL IN THIS CONDINTION.   VICTIM 1, REMAINED IN THE WATER HOLDING ON TO VESSEL 1 WITH ONE HAND AND PADDLING PARTNERS VESSEL WITH THE OTHER HAND.  PADDLING PARTNER PADDLED FOR 45 MINUTES UNTIL BOTH PEOPLE MADE IT TO THE SOUTH EAST END OF JEWEL ISLAND.  PARTNER ADMINISTERED FIRST AID FOR HYPOTHERMIA AND ERECTED A CAMPSITE AND BUILT A FIRE FOR WARMTH.   PARTNER DIALED 911 AND REMAINED ON ISLAND UNTIL RESCUED.  Treated for Hypothermia by Portland fire fighter paramedic.END.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0074
Date: 2009-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Western Way, Kings Pt
NearestCityTown: Southwest Harbor
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Owner and operater of the only vessel involved was found dead on the shore south of Kings point Southwest Harbor on 11/25/09 at approx. 1130.  The Old Town Otter kayak was found a few hundred yards to the north 2 days prior.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0075
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: DAMARISCOTTA L
NearestCityTown: Jefferson
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: No Other Damage
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1, and the passenger were paddling a canoe approximately 40-50 feet off the shore. The canoe capsized and both individuals came to the surface and began swimming towards shore, without wearing their PFD's. The Victim then went under the surface of the water. Witness #1 observed the capsizing of the canoe and swam out to assist. He located the vicitim in 10 feet of water on the bottem of the lake. Witness #1 then swam down, retrieved the victim and brought him to shore. The passenger then began CPR. The victim was taken to the hospital, by ambulance, where he died in their care. 

Two PFD's were located in the overturned canoe.

I observed several full and empty beer cans as well as a half empty bottle of Coffee brandy, at the scene of the capsizing. I also located a baggie floating, which appeared to contain Marijuana. I had the passenger submit to a Blood alcohol test, which resulted in a .02 BAC. The victim's BAC was .174. As a result of the evidence at the scene and the victim's Blood Alcholol Test it is evident that alcohol played a factor in this incident.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0076
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENOBSCOT Bay
NearestCityTown: Lincolnville
County: Waldo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, September 4, 2009, just prior to 6pm while heading east on Penobscot bay in the vicinity of Butter and Barred Islands, Operator of vessel 1 struck a ledge between the two Islands due to a big draining tide.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0078
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Royal River
NearestCityTown: Yarmouth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While being launched at Yarmouth boat launch Vessel A struck Vessel B while it (vessel B) was tied to the dock.  Operator A stated that the throttle on vessel A was stuck wide open when the motor was started.  Vessel A made two circles with the throttle stuck open almost ejecting Operator A.  Vessel A struck Vessel B at a 90degree angle on  the portside rubrail of Vessel B and then continued to make contact down to portside of vessel B towards the stern.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0079
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:43:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Western Bay
NearestCityTown: Jonesport-Beals
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was a 60 year old male from Jonesport.  Victim routinely went to the shore each day and rowed out to his sailboat to check it.  On 05/21/2009 Victim did not return home after going to check on his boat.  Victim's wife called to report him overdue.  A search and rescue operation began approximately at 1945 hours.  Victim was located along the shoreline near his overturned skiff.  He was deceased.  It is assumed that he was trying to get out to his sailboat and fell overboard from his skiff and drowned.


BARDID: 2009-ME-0080
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:35:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORTER L
NearestCityTown: Strong
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A, of the boat was returning the skier Victim 1, back to the dock. The victim stated that she had 30 years experience skiing and underestimated the distance to the dock. Victim hit the dock (float) on the inner corner, and resulted in her injures. No improper action of the boat operator A.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:57:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hemlock Lake
NearestCityTown: Allen Township
County: Hillsdale
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was testdriving new pontoon boat. Witness  was standing on dock watching. Witness used to work for the company who sold the pontoon boat to victim. He was also friend of Victim.  Witness stated that victim had made two laps around the lake and ws experiencing some motor troubles.  Because of that, victim started coming back towards the dock when the motor caught fire. Witness stated that the rest of the boat went up quickly. He immediately called 911.  After approximately 15 minutes the victim, having no options left, jumped overboard.  .  Victim had put on a PFD while still on the pontoon, but had taken it off in order to put on a warm coat.  While victim was in water, heavy clothing weighed him down, and PFD could not be properly worn.  Victim went under and later came up face down. Sellers of the boat immediately sent out a second boat for assistance and pulled victim out of water, and victim started breathing again after coughing up water.  Victim was taken by emergency personnel to Hillsdale Community Health Center.  Boat was a total loss, but was pulled back to shore. There was no information as to what the injury was of victim.  But he had inhaled water, and been 45-degree water for a while.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:11:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Orion
NearestCityTown: Village of Lake Orion
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Victim of Vessel #1 was reaching over front of pontoon boat to retrieve a bottle worth 10cents. Victim fell into cold water head first and did not know how to swim.  Others on boat attempted to save victim, but could not swim due to cold water.  Passing by boat stopped to assist.  They got the victim onto the passing by speed boat and brought him to land.  On land, Fire & EMS tried all they could including CPR to resuscitate victim.  Shortly after arriving at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital victim was pronounced dead.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Chesterfield Township
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was at cruising speed and struck an unknown object.  Operator and passenger walked to shore in shallow water as boat took on water.  No injuries.  Upon owner's request, Michigan Marine Salvage towed the boat the following day.
(It is now known if you could see the fixed object, or if it was submerged).


BARDID: 2009-MI-0004
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Judah Lake
NearestCityTown: Orion Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/Skier Behavior
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
The victims (Operator, 24 and passenger, 23) were fishing approximately 60 yards from shore on the east side of the lake.  Victim #2 (passenger) stood up, lost his balance, and fell overboard, capsizing the boat, causing Victim #1 (Operator) to fall into the water.  They started swimming toward shore and were assited by witness #1.  The witness assisted victim #2 out of the water, and Victim #1 was pulled out of the water by witness #2. Both victims were transported to Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital for observation (shock and hypothermia) and were later released.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gull Lake
NearestCityTown: Prairieville Township
County: Barry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Opeator of Vsl #1 at a speed of 10 mph indicated that he simply ran over Vessel #2.  Operator of Vsl #1 was traveling north toward the Prairieville Boat Launch. He was approximately 50 feet from the dock.  Operator of Vsl #2 was trolling perpendicular to shore with the bow going east.  Operator of Vsl #1 indicated that his vision was obstructed by his first seat. When colliding with Vessel #2, Operator of Vsl #1 was ejected into the water.  The passenger shut off the boat motor and beached the vessel.  Vessel #1 hit Vessel #2 on the starboard side approximately 7 inches from the stern.  The boat leap-frogged the 2nd vessel with the propeller slicing the front seat.  Operator of Vsl #2 was thrown to the floor of his boat when he sustained a bruised right elbow and right thumb, and was treated by EMS on scene.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0006
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:27:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine Lake
NearestCityTown: West Bloomfield
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Sinking
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and a passenger both stated they were moving about 45 mph then put the boat in neutral.  The nose went under water and the boat sank.  Per owner over the phone: Boat was taken out of water but not repairable (total loss).  Boat monetary loss: $16000.  Both people were in water for short time, then rescued by other boater.  Problem of going down was 100 % mechanical problem.  They heard a bang before boat nose went down.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sherwood
NearestCityTown: Commerce Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: Anchored swim raft was struck by Vessel #1. Minor damage to rub rail.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 while operating his vessel in a reckless manner in the canals of Lake Sherwood, collided with an anchored swim platform.  Operator maintains he did not see the object in the dark.  Operator however, left the scene without exchanging information with the property owner.  When located approximately two hours later, Operator admitted he had been drinking.  he was cited for 1) reckless operation, and 2) leaving the scene of an accident and 3) improper fire extinguisher.
Damage to Operator's vessel was on bow and scratches for $2100. Damage to swim platform was minor.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baldwin Lake
NearestCityTown: Porter Township
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 and two passengers were crusing but toppeled over.  Victim hurt her ankle, requiring an ambulance, trying to get back into the PWC. She was transported to Elkhart General Hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:19:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fryers/Beacon Lake
NearestCityTown: Homer Township
County: Calhoun
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim, wife and friend were in canoe, fishing.  After they had traveled for a while they determined that the canoe was not stable enouhg with all three subjects in it, to fish, and they had turned back towards the boat launch, so that wife could get out of the boat, and the victim and friend could go back out fishing.
Friend/passenger moved quickly to do something that capsized the canoe.  Operator/victim was appeared to panick.  Wife and frien d tried to keep him above water, even though he could swim.  But victim kept dipping under, while they moved closer to shore.
At shore CPR was administered, but victim was pronounced dead in the hospital.  There  is also a suspicion of alcohol.  None of the occupants of the canoe were wearing PFDs.  Nor any PFDs in boat.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Harrison Township
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hull Failure
OtherAccidentCause: Unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling on Lake St. Clair south of Metro Beach when the passenger observed water in the bilge.  The Operator stopped the boat and it began filling with water.  Sheriff Deputies responded and took passengers and gear onto their patrol boat.  St. Clair Marine Salvage responded and towed the boat.  A 6 x 8 inches hole was found in the hull of the boat from an unknown collision with a submerged object.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Camp Lake
NearestCityTown: Algonac Township
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person tangled in activity equ
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was on board vessel #1 that was traveling approximately 10 mph. He had just set the boat anchor on the back of the boat and tried to grab it from falling off the boat as the boat was underway.  He grabbed the rope that was tied to the anchor and when the anchor went into the water, it pulled the rope through the grip in his hands, causing severe rope burns down  to the bone on several fingers on both hands.  The boat operator saw that a Deputy was by the boat launch and met him there.  Deputy spoke with the victim, and wrapped his hands in gauze bandages and contacted dispatch to send an ambulance.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0012
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mullett Lake
NearestCityTown: Topinabee
County: Cheboygan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victims #1 and #2 (husband and wife) launched a canoe to go fishing in Mullett Lake at the Topinabee public beach.  It is unknown why or how the canoe tipped over and both victims ended up in the water.  Niether victim was wearing aPFD.  Neighbors did say that they had heard a call for help but thought it was kids messing around.  The canoe was located on the opposite shore, eastside of Mullett Lake, 3/4 full of water.  Several PFDs were found floating in the lake. On June 12, both bodies of the victims were found in 35 feet of water by divers.  Alcohol was a factor.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Clair River
NearestCityTown: Clay Township
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was heading downstream from Colony Marine.  He leaned over the side of his boat and it capsized.  The wind and the waves also payed part in the vessel turning over.  Operator of Vsl #2 (pontoon) came along side to pull Operator of Vsl #1 aboard.  Operator of Vsl #1 insisted that Operator of Vsl #2 tow his vessel to shore, which he did. Operator of Vsl #1 refused medical treatment. Later upon taking his vessel out of the water and putting it on a trailer, Operator of Vsl #2 noticed damage to the pontoon on the side of the boat where the vessel in tow had been.  He immediately took the vessel to the St. Clair County Sheriff Marine Division for photos and to file an additional report.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:08:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kelsey Lake
NearestCityTown: La Grange Township
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/victim was standing at rear of vessel when he fell onto a metal seat bracket . 
When deputy arrived he noticed victim's slurred speech.  Victim indicated that they were just bringing the boat in to dock it on the pier when it began to tip over in which he then quickly sat down and fell backwards onto an attached seat.  The seat apparently was broken.  The mounting rods had fallen over or broken off and apparently one of these impaled him into his rectum.
When Deputy asked how much he had been drinking the victim replied" let me put it this way, I haven't stopped.  I haven't been to bed yet"  He had cosumed large amounts of wine, then some whiskey, and also had drank beer, but was not sure how much of each he had consumed.
Victim was transported to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair.
NearestCityTown: Chesterfield Township
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 (PWC) stated that they were all seated when he was operating the PWC.  He hit a large wave and victim fell off the PWC. Operator then picked up the victim and she was complaining of pain.  He drove her back to the dock and she stated she needed to use the bathroom, she was starting to bleed from her shorts.  Operator called 911 and victim was transported to Mt. Clemens Regional Hospital.  Dr. advised that victim had severe damage to her rectum and she would probably have a permanent colostomy bag attached to her body.  Dr. stated that the pressure from the water could be consistent with the injury.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Harrison Township
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Whle heading in southwest direction with large waves on their starboard side, Operator of Vsl #1 said that the waves began washing over the side of the boat.  As they tried bailing out water, the water coninued to rise to a point where the engine stalled and the boat capisized with 6 people on board.  Everyone was wearing PFDs.  A passing boater assisted in getting them out of the water and called Macomb County Sheriff office on her marine radio.  All persons on board were accounted for and no one suffered injuries.  All persons were transported to station #4 by the complainant.  Then were taken to Ballard launch were their trip originated.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Harrison Township
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 stated that the vessel had taken a wave over the bow and due to the bilge pump not being to be able to keep up with the amount of water that was coming in the boat, the boat started sinking.  Operator was one mile off coast and was attempting to operate the sinking vessel to the Black Creek at Metro Beach.  While passing by, another boat was waved down by Operator of Vsl #1.  Rescueing vessel took Operator Vsl #1 on board and Vsl #1 then sank.  St. Clair Marine Salvage responded for sunken vessel .  Weather was rough and operator of rescueing boat was asked to drop off Operator of Vsl #1 to Sheriff Patrol boat in calmer waters.  Sheriff Patrol boat then took Operator of Vsl #1 to St. Clair Marine Salvage Yard awaiting arrival of his vessel. Damage to vessel unknow, but over $2000.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0018
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver Lake
NearestCityTown: Golden Township
County: Oceana
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vsl #2 was traveling north near the Southeast end of Upper Silver Lake when his engine quit running.  Vsl #1 was traveling the same direction approximately 10 yards behind vessel #2 when Vsl #2's engine quit.  Vsl #1 struck Vsl #2 in the stearn, knocking the Operator into the wter.  Vsl #2's operator sustained lacertions to the left leg and was transported to Lakeshore Hospital in the Village of Shelby. Vsl#1's operator was cited for no boater safety cetificate when required.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bass Lake
NearestCityTown: Spencer Township
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vsl #1 was attempting to pick up passenger who had fallen off her innertube.  Vsl #1 was in neutral and drifting, when Vsl #2 operator approached at a fairly high rate of speed, without able to see where he was going, because 4 riders were sitting in the open bow area and struck Vsl #1 on the starboard side.  Operator of Vsl #1 jumped into the lake just before impact and Vsl #2 ran up and over Vsl #1 hitting passenger in the head and continued back into the water striking swimmer.  Assistance was given.  Injured Passenger and Swimmer were brought to shore where both were transported to Spectrum Hospital.  There was a suspician of alcohol for Operator of Vsl #2.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Walters Lake
NearestCityTown: Independence
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person entangled in activity e
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was operating at a slow rate of speed. Three children were on board and 3 neighborhood children were being towed in a innertube behind the vessel.  Operator drove the vessel slowly forward to take the slack out of the rope. While doing so, Operator's son's, victim's, leg became intangled in the rope, resulting in a burn around his left leg just below his knee.  Operator transported his son to the hospital for precautionary reason.  No other injuries were found at the hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:38:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Sand Beach Township
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vsl #1 was trolling northbound outside the breakwall gap.  Vsl #2 was going eastbound and the operator of Vsl #2 was unable to see Vsl #1 because of the sun and dew on his windshield.  Vsl #2 ran into the side of Vsl #1 and ran over Vsl #1.  The operator and passenger in Vsl #1 stated that they were yelling and waving to stop Vsl #2 from hitting them.  Both operator and passenger in Vsl #1 jumped into the water to avoid Vsl #2.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0023
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityTown: City of Lansing
County: Ingham
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was in canoe with passenger on the Grand River.  Victim was intoxicated and began to act as if he was going to tip the canoe over.  The canoe did flip over and the victim was caught in the rapid current.  Victim submerged and began drowning.  Witness brought victim to shore and found victim without pulse.  Witness began CPR and was assisted by police and EMS.  Victim was transported to Sparrow Emergency Room.  Victim was highly intoxicated.  Victim pronounced dead in Hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:39:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: White Lake
NearestCityTown: Whitehall
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Deputy was dispatched to boating/tubing accident, but when he arrived, they were already transporting injured person to Hackly Hospital.  At hospital Deputy talked with Operator of Vsl #1 (dad of victim).  Operator Vsl #1 stated that they hit a wave and victim bumped his head with the another tuber.  There were 2 tubes pulled behind Vsl #1.  Victim bumped his head on knee of tuber in second tube. At Hackley, that doctor said victim would be released soon, after headinjury had been treated.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Trenton Channel
NearestCityTown: Gibraltar
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 stated that he and 4 friends launched his boat to go "shoot some carp", heading for Celeron Island.
On Celeron Island, another friend came out in his own boat with his girlfriend and sister. Then two more friends called to ask if he would pick them up from shore, which he did.
They were fishing for an hour before they returned to the Island, there were 8 people on his boat at that time.  He warned everyone to get to the back of the boat and not gather towards the front.  Then a wave hit them and the boat started to take on water and began to capsize and sink.  All subjects were in the water and started screaming for help.  They were rescued by the Gibraltar Police Department and one subject was taken to the South Shore Hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bald Eagle Lake
NearestCityTown: Brandon Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: Vsl #1 struck swimraft, resulting in damage to the aluminum railing on raft.
RedactedNarrative:
Vsl #1 traveled between the anchored swim raft and the dock.  Vsl #1 at this time struck the swim raft, causing damage to swim raft and Vessel.  At the time a child was swimming in the water near swim raft and dock.  Following the accident, operator o Vsl #1 fled the scene and left the lake.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Lake
NearestCityTown: Independence Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling on far side of the lake, Operator of Vsl #2 was turning to the left and noticed Operator of Vsl #1 (PWC) too close to Vsl #2, turning toward Vsl #2.  Operator of Vsl #2 began to slow down to prevent the accident but the PWC did not turn away quick enough and clipped the back of Vsl #2.  No injuries occurred during the accident, and all parties involved returned home.  Both vessel had extensive damage.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0028
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Houghton Lake
NearestCityTown: Markey Township
County: Roscommon
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and Vsl #2 left southeast shore of Houghton Lake.  Both vessels had an operator and passenger. Vsl #1 left shore heading west, followed by Vsl #2.  Vsl #1 then turned left heading south.  It then turned into a tight turn (360-degree pattern), causing Vsl #2 to strike Vsl #1 on the port side, rode up to the side of Vsl #1 striking passenger in the lower back.  All four riders were thrown  from their vessels.  Except one injured passener, rest of parties fled the scene.  Passenger was rescued by others and transported by Denton Twp EMS to West Branch Hospital.  The owner of both PWCs was on scene.  He claimed both drivers "took off" because they "have a record". 
Owner of both vessels called 7/22/09 to say that damage on Vsl #1 was $500 and Vsl #2 was $3300.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:28:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityTown: Crockery Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading down river at a slow--no wake speed.  Deputy was approaching Vsl #1 to check for MC numbers.  Operator of Vsl #1 had put the vessel in neutral and turned the engine off.  Vsl #1 settled back towards the port stern, then did a 180 degree roll to the port side.  The occupants got free from the vessel and were put into deputy's vessel and transported to River Haven Marina with no injuries.  Owner recovered the vessel himself on 7/12/09.  He also stated he had just purchased the vessel three weeks ago. Lots of water damage.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Harrison Township
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
PropertyDamageDescription: Damage to personal property on vessel, cell phones, etc. Unknown damage in dollars.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway at approximately 10-15 mph.  Engine mount on transom failed, causing boat to flood and capsize.  Both Operator and passenger were pulled from the water by a good samaritan without injury.  Vessel was towed to St. Clair Marine Salvage.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Walled Lake
NearestCityTown: Novi
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Unidentified pontoon hit Vessel #1 (also pontoon).  Operator of Vessel #2 turned off his running lights and fled.  After taking report on 7/5/2009, Sergeant from Sheriff Dept. searched the lake but could not locate a pontoon with damage to the starboard front pontoon.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver Lake
NearestCityTown: Golden Township
County: Oceana
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was towing a skier on the southeast corner of Silver Lake.  While navigating through choppy water, the skier lost his balance.  While falling, the skier strained his gluteus muscles.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Missaukee
NearestCityTown: Lake Township
County: Missaukee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and Vsl #2 were cruising on Lake Missaukee.  Operator of Vsl #2 was not paying attention and ran into the back and side of Vsl #1.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0034
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Northport Village
County: Leelanau
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Anchor of Vsl #2 dented.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 lost control ov vessel while docking due to strong winds.  Vsl #1 was blown into Vsl #2, which was docked, and struck it. The port side of Vsl #1, pointed south, struck the port side of Vsl #2, pointed north.  Gel coat powder in the screw heads and scratches in the trim of Vsl #1 indicated the origin of the damage to Vsl #2.  Gel coat scratches of Vsl #2 indicate that Vsl #1 was moving forward at slow speed during the collision which is supported by statements of witnesses, who were docked in front of Vsl #2.  Operator of Vsl #1 had no experience with his new vessel and there were strong winds.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0035
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Clay Township
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vsl #1 was struck on it's starboard side by a Hit & Run PWC.  Damage below the waterline on starboard side.  PWC not found.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Round Lake
NearestCityTown: Sister Lakes
County: Van Buren
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 attempted to swing the 3 tubes on the back of the boat into shore and miscalculated distance of tubes from floating raft, consequently swinging 2 of the tubes with victims on them into the raft.  Victim #1 was thrown into and on top of raft, suffering a lacerated liver, possibly a broken rib and was taken to Dowagiac Hospital then transferred to South Bend Memorial Hospital.  Victim #2 was thrown into side of raft head first, also dislodging barrel from raft, and was treated for head trauma and airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital.

PropertyDamageDescription:
Passengers on tubes being pulled behind boat hit wooden raft, and disabled one barrel, estimated cost to repair $10.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0037
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:59:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Redmond Township
County: Emmet
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was drifting with passenger on back, when Operator of Vsl #2 ran into the back of Vsl #1.  All occupants remained on vessels.   Operator and Passenger of Vsl #1 were taken to hospital, but injuries did not turn out to be serious, but sprains and strains.
A verbal warning was given to parents and operators for no boating safety certificates.  The parents agreed to take a class with the children and send copies to Emmet County Sheriff Deputy in lieu of Citation.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:52:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Joseph River
NearestCityTown: Constantine Township
County: St. Joseph
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 boarded sometime between midnight and 2:52 a.m. with passenger on back.  Operator states that half way across the river, the vessel stalled and when he reached for the reserve handle (fuel) the vessel capsized.  Operator and passenger stayed with the PWC for a short period and the victim attempted to swim to shore.  As they neared shore, victim went under water.  Neither operator or the victim was wearing a Pfd.  Operator stated he knew he was violating the hours of operation law. Dive rescue and Constantine Fire were joined by other officers and a U S Coast Guard helicopter.  Victim was sighted by helicopter floating about 100 yards down river in about 4 feet of water.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0039
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of Frankfort
County: Benzie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two men were in 21' Bayliner on Lake Michigan near the Frankfort pierheads when the engine failed, forcing the men to use a trolling motor.  A wave struck teh boat, causing it to roll over.  Operator could get on top of boat with PFD on, and other person on board (also male) was hanging on to the side of the boat.  Operator was able to call 911 and USCG Frankfort responded, found the vessel and rescued the two men.  They were transported to Frankfort, and handed over to EMS and transported to hospital for treatment of hypothermia.  Vessel was salvaged that same night.  Operator said later that the bilge pump had quit and when they tried to power up the engine, it stalled and the vessel flipped over.
This report came from USCG Section Michigan and did not have names or ages of two men involved.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0040
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:23:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver River
NearestCityTown: L'Anse Township
County: Baraga
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #2 (kayak) stated they were not going very fast, but just taking their time traveling the river.  At one point he saw victim go sideways in the river and roll over, and noticed that victim's legs had come out of his kayak (Vsl #1).  Vessel #1 went down the river and victim was caught in a deep pool and kept recirculating in the pool and it looked like he could not get out of the current.   Operator of Vsl #2 threw a "throw bag" but victim did not catch it and it looked if he did not even see it.  Then victim was washed out of the rapids and appeared to be unconscious and face down.  Operator of Vessel #2 could not get close because of the strong current, and went for help.  Victim was now caught on tree limbs and pinned up against a tree top that was protruding out into the river from the bank.  That is how deputies found him completely submerged in the river.  Deputies removed the tree from the river and were able to pull victim onto the bank and begin life saving measures.  Victim was transported to Baraga County Memorial Hospital where  he was pronounced dead on arrival.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0041
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:49:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Commerce Lake
NearestCityTown: Commerce Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol, Sheriff Deputy observed Vessel #1 sinking whle operating across the lake.  Engine became submerged and boat stopped running.  Passengers jumped in water without life jackets and were pulled from the water without injuries.  Operator was arrested for OUIL watercraft.  Investigtion showed that a weld on the starboard pontoon broke and the pontoon took on water.  Vessel was towed to shore before sinking completely.

PropertyDamageDescription:
Various personal blongings were submerged including purses, wallets, cell phones, glasses, shoes, clothing.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:56:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Burt Lake
NearestCityTown: Burt Township
County: Cheboygan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator Vsl #1 went out in the family canoe in front of the home on Burt Lake.  Operator was looking for lost anchor in the clear water which had been lost on an earlier date.  It is unknown how or why Operator fell out of the canoe, capsizing it.  Witnesses heard Operator call for help and immeidiatly went out on a PWC to try and help.  Before any of the rescuers could get to Operator,  he disappeared beneath the water.  Operator was located a short time later by divers, but is was to no avail.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0043
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black River
NearestCityTown: South Haven
County: Van Buren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 stated that he was going up river with the sail up and the motor on. While waiting for the bridge to open, he lost control.  His boat then went over the top of Vessel #2's boat and motor which put a large scratch on the top of the motor.  Then he proceded to hit Vessel #3 and hit the starboard side of the swim platform, which chipped the fiberglass and left blue paint on the platform.  Vessel #3 had the most damage to the stern.  Passenger (16)  in Vessel #1 was injured with laceration because of impact with other vessels but was treated at the scene and released. Two witnesses, and one of them reported the accident to the Sheriff Dept.  Operator of Vessel #1 did not have enough experience.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0044
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:01:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Grand Traverse Bay
NearestCityTown: Acme Township
County: Grand Traverse
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Three-year old girl, passenger on Vsl #1, fell overboard.  Grandfather/Operator Vsl #1, jumped into the water  to save her without a PFD and drowned.  The 3-yr-old was wearing a PFD but the Opeator was not because they were not readily accessible.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0045
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityTown: Orion Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was driving at a slow speed toward shore after getting one of two tow ropes caught in propeller.  Passengers on board were all college basketball players and boat was overloaded by weight.  Water was rough and wave came over front of bow, causing the boat to quickly fill with water and becoming submerged.  Passengers were wearing PFDs.  Boat was pulled to shore and put on hoist.  No injuries.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0046
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Pere Marquette Township
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 advised they had left around 6:00 p.m. to go fishing.  The fog started to roll in and made visibility very difficult.  Operator stated he went east until he found shore then followed the shore line south towards Ludington.  Operator stated he could not see the lighthouse and once he thought he was close, he cut his motor twice to try and hear the fog horn.  Operator stated he could not hear the fog horn due to the dredging companies loud motor.  Operator stated the next thing he knew, he saw the pier head and attempted to steer away from it, but it was too late and he hit the pier head.  Operator had visible injuries to his leg and mouth and was treated at the Memorial Medical Center.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Bay De Noc
NearestCityTown: Gladstone
County: Delta
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: other
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/Operator stated that the "kicker" motor fell off his boat and caused damage to the back of the boat and propeller.  He managed to get to shore with his other motor that did not work all that well.  Weather was not cooperating either, but he got safely to shore. His insurance told him to report the incident to the sheriff department.  No injuries.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0048
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:48:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charlevoix
NearestCityTown: Eveline Township
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 stated he was traveling with 5 other persons on board.  Someone on board alerted him that the ferry was approaching.  He stated he increased the speed of his vessel to pass between the ferry and the ferry's east side dock.  Operator of Vsl #1 missed the first ferry cable, but skid across and got stuck on the second cable.  The ferry operator stopped and reversed the ferry in order to release Vsl #1.  Operator of Vsl #2 said that Vsl #1 sped up increasingly in an effort to beat the ferry.  Operator of the ferry stted that it was difficult to stop the ferry in order to avoid a collision with Vsl #1.  Ferry Operator stated he was approximately 20-30 feet from Vsl #1 when the ferry stopped.  Vessel #1 then headed, and temporarily moored, at the Ironton Landings.  Operator of Vsl #1 was cited for careless operation, fai ling to comply with rules of the road, and operating so as to unresonable interfere with the lawful use by others, and released.  Damage to each vessel was about $2000.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0049
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:31:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityTown: Woodstock Township
County: Lenawee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: other
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/Skier Behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Aluminum dock poles and wooden dock sections.
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger had just changed positions with victim for victim to be the Operator since he had more experience.  Operator was at the helm standing with passenger at the right rear corner  At that time a large wave caused the pontoon to lift and rock hard enough to eject both over board.  Neither subjecs were wearing PFDs.  Operator never surfaced until retrieved by Lenawee County Sheriff and Addison Dive Teams.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0050
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Clair River
NearestCityTown: Clay Township
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was maneuvering into the channel.  His vessel did not respond properly to the wind, and he overcompensated with excessive speed which lead to a collision with moored Vsl #2.   Damage to both vessels.  No injuries from the accident.  Subject admitted to having had "two beers", and PBT showed .083.  He was arrested for OWI Watercraft.  When the BAC Datamaster was done, result was .03  Subject was released and cited for reckless operaton.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0051
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Diamond Lake
NearestCityTown: Sheridan Township
County: Mecosta County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator Vsl #1 ran into dock and was thrown over Vsl #1.  Operator struck hand on dock and pulled skin (de-gloved) from pinky and ring finger and broke bones.  Operator/victim was transferred to hospital in Mt. Pleasant.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0052
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: City of St. Clair Shores
County: Macomb County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
OtherAccidentEvent: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger Vsl #1 (there were 5 people onboard of Vsl #1) stated that Vsl #1 and Vsl #2 left the Beach Grill at the same time and Vsl #2 was the lead boat.  Passenger stated that when they traveled past the "no-wake zone", both vessels started going fast.  About two minutes later passenger noticed that Vsl #2 was "parked" in the water and Vsl #1 hit Vsl #2 going very fast, in the back drivers side.  All five people from Vsl #1and two people from Vsl #2 ended up in the water and Vsl #1 sank.  Passenger called out to everyone and they all answered, except Operator of Vsl #2 who was located approximately 30 feet from the area of the sunken vessel later on.  All passengers from Vsl #1 and one passenger from Vsl #2 were treated at the Hospital.  Damage to both vessels was extensive. Operator from Vsl #2 had drowned.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0053
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:06:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Sanilac Township
County: Sanilac County
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Lost everything.
RedactedNarrative:
Three boaters were fishing on Lake Huron when they noticed their boat was taking on water.  They were unable to keep up with the amount of water coming inside the boat and the water caused the vessel to capsize (then sink).  All three men held on to the boat until another boat came by and lifted them into their vessel.  They were brought to Port Sanilac Harbor to meet rescue personnel.  One passenger had history of hart problems and was taken to McKenzie hospital to check up for hypothermia, but nothing was wrong and he was released.  The vessel and all it's gear on board was lost.  The vessel was later removed by Port Sanilac Marina at the owner's request.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0054
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:37:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: St. Clair Shores
County: Macomb County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Four people were on Vessel #1 (pontoon).  One person was swimming.   The two victims jumped over board to help the swimmer who was struggling in the water.  Person who was left on board threw life jackets and tube in water but boat drifted away, and she called 911.  USCG  and sheriff dept. responded and found  swimming person, who was in good condition (he was brought to hospital but refused treatment) .  Other two people/deceased were later recovered from the water.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0055
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charlevoix
NearestCityTown: Evangeline Township
County: Charlevoix County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
PropertyDamageDescription: Dock damaged. Boat hoist damaged.
RedactedNarrative:
During early morning hours, Vessel #1 hit Vessel #2, while it was docked.  Vessel #1 was traveling northwest at about 25 mph.  A faulty autopilot was blamed for collision.  Victim's right shoulder hit the starboard wndow frame, this caused bruising and victim did not seek medical attention.  Vessel #2 was totalled and sank.  Shorestation was damaged as well.  Vessel #2 was towed to Somerset Marina in Boyne City and was removed from water.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0056
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:13:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: White Lake
NearestCityTown: Montague
County: Muskegon County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 and Operator of Vessel #2 were heading out from shore.  Operator of Vessel #2 slowed down and Operator of Vessel #1 ran into the side of Vessel #2.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0058
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigamme
NearestCityTown: Michigamme
County: Marquette County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was drifting in lake.  Operator of Vessel #2 attempted to pull alongside (right side) of Vessel #1, stiking it and the passenger's right thigh.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0059
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Michegamme Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Mansfield
County: Iron County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: hull failure
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator struck submerged log or stump.  Punctured hull.  Iron County Sheriff Marine Patrol towed damaged boat to boat landing.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0060
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:25:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winfield Lake
NearestCityTown: Winfield Township
County: Montcalm County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was cruising in a SE direction with the sun brightly in his eyes.  He state he never saw Vessel #2.  He indicated he struck Vessel #2 in the front driver's side corner.  When he struck, the front of his boat went upright, causing the rear end to submerge.  Operator of Vessel #2 was trolling when the collision occurred.  operator of Vessel #2 was sitting at the front of the boat. Operator of Vessel #2 was standing toward the back of the boat, and fell backwards when the collision occurred, bruising his left leg and injuring his right arm.  He stated his neck was sore from the collision.  He went to Metro Hospital on his own to seek treatment.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0061
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:10:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: River Raisin
NearestCityTown: City of Monroe
County: Monroe County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
After having been drinking at a bar, Operator/deceased asked the 3 women he was with to go for a boatride.  Eventually they agreed.  During the ride, just after Operator had told them he would speed up, immediately they crashed into a unlit pier's steel pillars, causing the windshield to shatter and glass was sprayed everywhere.  Operator was ejected from the boat.  One of the passengers turned off the engine, and all three were picked up by an (unknown) pontoon boat.  When they got to shore the Monroe County Sheriff Deputies were there to take over.   Two passengers were transported to the hospital, and one was treated for a headwound (laceration).  The other passenger had glass in her legs.  Operator was found later close to the scene at the lake's bottom and brought to shore and hospital where a doctor declared Operator deceased. The boat was heavily damaged.  Deputy operated the damaged boat back o the River front Marina where it was secured to the dock and turned over for closer inspecton.  As it turned out, the Operator, when he was ejected from the boat, had hit the pier's two support beams extending into the water, as human hair and flsh and blood were found on the bottom portion of the beam.  Life jackets were initially not found on the boat, but were later discovered  under the front passenger seat.  However, no one wore a PFD at the time of the crash.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0062
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Higgins Lake
NearestCityTown: Gerrish Township
County: Roscommon County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator Vs; #1stated he was traveling south on Higgins Lake from the north state park. He advised he was on the west side of Trasure Island and was going to go around the south side of the Island. Operator stated he was traveling along and the next thing he knew he grounded the boat on a point that came out from the Island near north Townline Road.  He stated he did not know the water got that shallow.  The lower unit on the boat was broken.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0064
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: East Tawas
County: Iosco County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Witness advised that operator of Vsl #1 has idoled out past the state dock, and then brought the PWC up to speed.  The first wave he hit threw him forward into the handle bars of the PWC.  He fell into the water for a few seconds and then got back onto the PWC and came back to shore where he was assisted off of the PWC, and taken to the hospital by ambulance, where he was treated for internal injuries.
(The physical condition states he was under the influence of alcohol, but not how much, nor was he given a ticket for driving under the influence, nor was it stated as a cause of the accident.  Cause being hazardous waters).


BARDID: 2009-MI-0065
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityTown: Spring Lake Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was headed upstream on the Grand River and Vessel #2 was headed downstream.  The bow area of Vessel #1 struck the Starboard bow area of Vessel #2, causing the Driver of Vessel #2 to be ejected from the boat.  Oprator Vessel #2 died. Passenger in Vessel #2 also received back injury from the crash and was transported to Hackley by NOCH.  Vessel #1 struck Vessel #2. Both vessels were totaled.  No injuries on Vessel #1.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0066
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:01:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Lake
NearestCityTown: Sheridan Township
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 tried to adjust seating in boat, causing boat to overturn.  Both operator and passenger were thrown into the water.  Passenger was able to get to overturned boat to yell for help.  Police officer who lived close by, heard the splashing in the water and yelling for help.  Police officer got into his kayak and pulled passenger to shore but did not see Operator.  Operator never resurfaced.  Operator was located the following morning by dive team.  The boat had PFDs but they were not worn.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0067
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of Harbor Springs
County: Emmet County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim  who was about to be towed on skies behind Vessel #1, began to "wobble" and settled back into the water, tearing his left leg hamstring.  Victim was transported to Northern Michigan Hospitals and treated for internal injuries.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0068
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityTown: Orleans Township
County: Ionia County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 (wetbike PWC) stated that he was operating in circles when front ski went under wave, causing Operator to go over handle bars cutting his scalp.  Operator was transported to Ionia County Community Hospital for head injury, laceration.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0069
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: Cambria Township
County: Hillsdale County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
While vessel #1 was motoring across the lake, the vessel struck a large wake from another vessel.  Victim (84) was sitting in a chair with a backrest that was temporarily attached to the seat in the boat.  Her weight shifted with the motion of the boat, dislodging the seat, and allowing her to fall overboard into the water.  Operator of Vessel #1 threw here a PFD, put on his PFD and entered the water swimming to the victim (his grandmother) to make sure she was secure with the PFD.  Another boat arrived and helped get the victim to shore.  She was then transported to the hospital in shock.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0070
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver Lake
NearestCityTown: Waterford Township
County: Oakland County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: while leaving dock, vessle #1 struck dock, causing extensive damage.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 while leaving dock, did not remove stern line and pulled post out of the water. This threw Vessel #1 in reverse, striking dock and causing extensive damage to dock and Vessel #1.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0071
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:49:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: White River Township
County: Muskegon County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 took a wave on his PWC and landed sideways on the back, causing injuries.  He was transported and treated at Hackley Hospital. He had been on the water for 15 minutes before he lost control of his PWC.  Lake conditions were very rough but clear and warm.  This accident was caused due to rough seas.  He was able to get back on his 3-seat PWC and beach it, after which he called 911.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0072
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bird Lake
NearestCityTown: Jefferson Township
County: Hillsdale County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: tube struck by other boat
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was towing three persons on two tubes around the lake in a counter-clockwise direction.  Vessel #2 was crossing the lake at high speed to return to his cottage.  The Operator of Vessel #2 did not see people on the tubes and ran over both tubes and the three occupants on the tubes.  He then left the scene.  All three person on two tubes transported to Hillsdale Comm. Health Center and treated by a doctor.  Operator of Vessel #2 arrested for failure to report an accident and reckless operation.  He also was under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0073
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Leelanau
NearestCityTown: Solon Township
County: Leelanau County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
While at Solon Twp. Park, next to the dock, the (3 yr.) Operator was placed on PWC by father and accidentally pressed the start button while depressing the throttle.  The lanyard had been left in the start position, resulting in the PWC starting and throttling away from the father, who was standing next to the PWC.  The PWC went in an arc formation at high speed striking the shore approximately 300 yards to the north.  The PWC struck rocks and a 4-feet high bank, throwing the individual into the water and landing the PWC upside down on the shore.  Witness #1 pulled the victim out of the water.  The victim was then transported by Cedar EMS to Munson Medical Center, wher he was treated for cuts and bruises and was released.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0074
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Leelanau
NearestCityTown: Solon Township
County: Leelanau County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels #1 and #2 were proceeding toward shore, with Vessel #1 on the portside of Vessel #2.  Vessel #1 turned to the starboard side, and did not see Vessel #2 turning to it's port side.  Vessel #1 struck the bow of Vessel #2, causing damage to the portside bow and stern of Vessel #1.  No injuries.  Arrest for operator Vessel #1 for failure to give way resulting in an accident.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0075
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:47:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clinton River, Yates Cider Mil
NearestCityTown: City of Rochester Hills
County: Oakland County
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: dam/lock
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Officers from Oakland Co. Sheriff Dept. were dispatched to Yates Cidfer Mill Dam for two kayakers that had gone over the dam and were unable to exit the water.  Prior to their arrival, they were advised that the victims were removed safely from the water and taken to the bank of the Clinton River by two witnesses.  Upon arrival, the victims were assisted to shore by memers of the Rochester Hills Fire Department.  Victim/injured person was treated at the scene and then transported to Crittendon hospital by Fire Dept.  and was treated by a doctor for laceration and contusion.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0076
Date: 2009-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:14:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Pere Marquette Township
County: Mason County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vesssel #1 stated that he and his frineds went out fishing.  When they were on their way back they knew they were getting close to the south pier head but did not realize he was about to hit the pier.  He stated when he saw the pier head it was too late.  Operator had facial injuries that needed stitches.  One passenger had also facial injuries and lost several teeth and injuries to his knee. Second passenger also needed to be transported to the hospital because of shoulder injury that needed surgery.  Heavy front end damage to the vessel.  There were alcohol can on board, but alcohol was not a factor.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0077
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Lake
NearestCityTown: Blue Lake Township
County: Muskegon County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessels #1 And #2 were unaware of each other and in a course for collision.  Before they could react, Vessel #1 hit vessel #2 on the starboard side near stern with the portside bow. Two passengers were injured on Vessel #1 but not sure where treated or what the injuries were.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0078
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: White Lake.
NearestCityTown: Napoleon Township
County: Jackson County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated she was approaching the bridge from Dollar Lake on the south side of the bridge.  Operator also stated that a wake caused her to strike the bridge.  Victim also stated she had multiple injuries including a scalp laceration, abrasions and contusions, vertebrae and rib injuries and a bruised lung.

Witness was with her son on a boat behind Vessel #1 and also approaching the bridge from the north side and stated she did not see the accident occur.  She assisted the Operator of Vessel #1 until help arived.  Witness also said that her son drove Vessel #1 to Butterfield Landing on Little Wolf Lake where it was put on a trailer.  There were scratches on the handle bars and hood of Vessel #1.
Second witness was also riding along on a separate PWC.  Second Witness thought Operator of Vessel #1 was going too fast (10-12 mph) on the approach.  She saw Operator strike the bridge, and called 911.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0079
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:23:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Caseville Township
County: Huron County
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was participating in a non-sanctioned race when his vessel overturned and he cut his arm on the cable of his sail.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0080
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Williams Lake
NearestCityTown: Waterford Township
County: Oakland County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1, while trying to turn around in a canal off of Williams Lake, struck a piper cub sea plane that was docked. The sea plane also sustained damage to the left flap.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0081
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: City of Cheboygan
County: Cheboygan
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was leaving Cheboygan River northbound out into Lake Huron.  Operator of Vsl #1 was using red channel marker as a guide to get out into Lake Huron, but failed to negociate the distance he was from the red light on the marker.  He struck said channel marker.  Damage to vessel #1 was heavy to the front lower bow and to both port and starboard sides as well as inside the cabin.  Operator was able to get Vessel #1 back to shore and have boat pulled out of the water.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0082
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:56:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charlevoix
NearestCityTown: Eveline Township
County: Charlevoix County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: restricted vision
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling west on lake in heavy fog.  Vsl #1 collided with dock and shore station from owner Vsl #2  The shore station had a PWC in it.  Vsl #1 flipped the dock, smashed the shore station, sending the PWC to the other side of the dock.  The dock was in several pieces near the end of it.  The dock extended out about 65 feet and finished in 3-4 feet of water.  Vessel #1 sustained severe front and side damage, plus some damage on port side of vessel near the stern, from striking another dock before he hit the one mentioned in this accident.  Vsl #2 sustained fiberglass damage near the stern of the PWC.  Possible damage to hull and propulsion.

PropertyDamageDescription:
Vsl #1 struck dock from Vsl #2 owner. Dock was severly damaged adn in several pieces.  Vessel #1 also struck shorestation with PWC on it, destroying the shore station as well.  Over $1000 damage.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0083
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Detroit River
NearestCityTown: City of Detroit
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 said the wind caught his boat while docking and pushed the vessel into Vessel #2.  Owner of Vessel #2 said that he never knew about the accident till 4 weeks later, since he was on vacation. He then reported it.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0084
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Bay De Noc
NearestCityTown: City of Escanaba
County: Delta County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Deputy said victim/injured was passenger in Vessel #1. Weather had choppy waters and kneeboard in vessel tossed around and passener hit kneeboard when she fell in boat.  She was treated at St. Fancis Hospital for laceration and contusion.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0085
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of Muskegon
County: Muskegon County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling north when it hit a wake.  Vessel seemed to go too fast. Passengers were thrown about inside the boat and sustained injuries.  They were treated at Hackly Hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0086
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Six Mile Lake
NearestCityTown: South Arm Township
County: Charlevoix County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was operating on Six Mile Lake while towing her daughter on water skis.  Daughter/injured fell down into the water, causing slack in the tow line.  Oprator tried to turn the vessel around to remove the slack in the tow line.  The boat then began to accelerate and began turning.  Operator of vsl #1 was unable to stop the boat from turning and ran over the victim/injured.  Victim/injured sustained lacerations, from propeller,  across her back from her shoulderblade to her arm pit that required stitches.  She also needed stitches on her shoulder and ear.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0087
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saginaw River
NearestCityTown: City of Zilwaukee
County: Saginaw County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was coming up on plane from a slow--no wake zone when the vessel struck a partially submerged "dead head".  As reported by witnesses, Operator of Vessel #1 struck a second vessel, ejecting it's operator and passenger.  He then came to rest and quickly sank.  A witness vessel pulled Operator and passenger of Vessel #1 from the water and took them to the Rust Ave. Boat Launch.  A second witness vessel secured the pilotless second vessel and rescued the two occupants and returned them to their boat. They then quickly left the scene.  No information regarding the second vessel, except is had stern damage on the starboard side.
Vessel was pulled from eh river by Mike's Wrecker of Saginaw on 8/11 per DNR and USCG request.   No information of second vessel could be obtained, not even after several interviews with witnesses.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0088
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:31:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Magician Lake
NearestCityTown: Silver Creek Township
County: Cass County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was occupied driving the PWC, when he came to a sudden stop and flew over the handlebars.  He landed in front of the PWC and was struck in the back of the head by the PWC.  He was treated by a doctor at Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital for head injury.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0089
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Clay Township
County: St. Clair County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was cruising in Goose Bay when Vessel #2 came from behind at a high rate of speed, hitting Vessel #1 on the port side stern.  Vessel #2 kep on going, not stopping to render assistance.  Operator/Owner of Vessel #1 contacted the St. Clair County Sheriff Dept, who radioed the description of Vessel #2 to law enforcement agencies.  Vessel #2 was located, and subject arrested for OWI watercraft by Macomb County Deputies.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0090
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Traverse Bay
NearestCityTown: City of Traverse City
County: Grand Traverse
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 advised that he had a sail boat moored,and due to strong winds his anchor had been pulled loose. He had been advised by city police to re-secure his boat.  He was able to swim out to his boat, and attempted to drive the boat closer to shore with his electric trolling motor, but advised that the motor did not have anough power to push the boat against the wind.  He tried to set sail with the boat to try to sail it into shore, but was unable to do so due to the strong winds.  He then decided to put out the anchor to stop the boat from drifting any further off shore, and after the boat was secured, he stated he "slipped" into the water (43 degrees).  He began to swim towards shore, but only swam a short ways until he became too cold, therefore stopped at a buoy and held onto the buoy in hopes that help would arrive.  That's how deputies observed him clinging to the buoy.  He was shivering severely, and had blue lips, and appeared to be extremely hypothermic.  He was transported to Clinch Park Harbor and turned over to North Flight EMS who transported him to Munson Medical Center were he was treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0091
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:39:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norway Lake
NearestCityTown: Felch Township
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Son of victim stated that they both went fishing, his father/victim from boat, and son from shore.   He saw his father lean over the side of the boat, which caused it to capsize.  Victim could not swim and did not wear a PFD., nor were there any in the boat.  He watched his father/victim attempt to swim to shore, and after about 10 to 15 feet he went under.  Son immediately went to his residence to call 911. Nordic EMS searched for victim.  Delta Co. Sheriff Dept.'s dive team was also called to help.  Plus Fire Dept. came to help.  Nordic EMS found victim moments after they began their search.  They attempted to revive him but were unsuccessful. He was transported to Dickinson County Hospital where he was pronouced dead at 8:14 pm.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0092
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:58:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair, Trenton Channe
NearestCityTown: Riverview
County: Wayne County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that while crusing, he noticed blue smoke from he engine compartment and could feel the heat.  He then tied the boat to the seawall and went on shore.  Boat was totaled because of fire.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0093
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:48:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Traverse City
County: Grand Traverse County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim/Operator and his wife were riding on PWC on West Bay. Operator/victim fell off and was unresponsive.  His wive tried to revive him, but could not.  Victim was pronounced dead at Munson Medical Center.  They were both wearing PFD, but victim's came off in the water.  Victim was 50 yr old.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0094
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:19:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Woodhull Lake
NearestCityTown: Waterford Township
County: Oakland County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was spot-welded and while drifting it cracked and vessel took on water and sank.   No injuries.  Just waterdamage to boat.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0095
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Commerce Lake
NearestCityTown: Commerce Township
County: Oakland County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator PWC Vsl #1,  (7 years old) was being towed by owner of PWC.  PWC was not running and Operator/victim (7 years old) was just sitting on machine while owner was pulling victim through the water.  The laynard was connected and victim hit the start button and her hand was on throttle.  The PWC went about 25 feet before striking Vsl #2, which was anchored.  Operator Vsl #1/victim was treated at scene and transported to Huron Valley Sinai Hospital for laceration and head injury.  Both vessels damaged.  Victim not wearing PFD.  USCG clarification:  the owner was wading through the water, pulling the PWC with the operator/victim on it when the victim hit the start button and the PWC moved forward


BARDID: 2009-MI-0096
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murphy Lake
NearestCityTown: Millington Township
County: Tuscola
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was riding on bow Vsl #1 when Operator of Vsl #1 slowed down.  Victim fell off boat and was run over by boat and hit on back by boat's propeller.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0097
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Camp Lake
NearestCityTown: City of Sparta
County: Kent County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 departed from boat launch, proceeding towards middle of lake.  Across from launch, boat stalled in middle of lake.  Operator tried starting boat again many times only to get a clicking sound and eventually an explosion (flash) under engine cover/compartment. At time of explosion, all occupants jumped into water (not wearing PFDs) where they were rescued by good samaritan passing by in pontoon.  Operator stated she had not run blower or aired out engine compartment before starting, and other passengers in boat confirmed that.  Two passengers got burns on legs and ankles. One passenger was treated for burns at Metro Hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0098
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: South Haven Township
County: Van Buren County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 stated that he was unsure why his bilge pump had failed and also to why his vessel was taking on water. Due to his boat pump failing and the high waves, the boat was taking on water very quickly.  Operator stated that he was able to get his boat close to shore to atempt to get off of the boat and save his gear.  At that time, one of the passengers/victim had jumped into the water in to attempt to try to pull the boat to shore.  Operator stated that victim had gone directly underneath the water, due to the large amount of clothing that he was wearing and also to the footwear that he had on at that time.  Operator stated that when he himself and other passenger had got safely on solid ground of the lakeshore, victim has lost consciousness and they called for help.  Victim later recalled he could not remember anything until he woke up in the hospital.
Vessel was later removed by a third party towing service.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0099
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baseline Lake
NearestCityTown: Hamburg Township
County: Livingston County
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was fishing with his father.  Their canoe capsized at about 16:24, tossing both occupants overboard.  Victim/Operator was under water for about 45 minutes before being pulled out at 17:10, without pulse.  Father had been able to hold on to the canoe.  Victim was given CPR by EMS on shore, and victim obtained a pulse! He ws flown by Survival Flight holicopter to University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.  He later passed away in hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0100
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:17:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of St. Joseph
County: Berrien County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and his wife decided to go swimming off of their boat.  While they were swimming, the boat drifted away and the victim started strugling in the water and slipped below the surface.  His wife tried to hold his head up but was unable to.  By the time the sheriff's boat arrived, the victim had been facedown in the water for 20-30-minutes.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0101
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:56:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gallagher Lake
NearestCityTown: Hamburg Township
County: Livingston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Both Vessel #1 and #2 were jumping wakes.  During jumping, the vessels hit each other.  Operator of Vessel #2 was thrown from the boat. He was transported to University of Michigan Hospital with head injury.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0102
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pontiac Lake
NearestCityTown: White Lake Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising across lake, Vessel #1 (Hovercraft) lost power and control and hit the PWC (Vessel #2) that was on a trailer to the rear of Vessel #2 owner's house.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0103
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:25:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Joslin Lake
NearestCityTown: Lyndon Township
County: Washtenaw County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (Skiboat) was cruising with six teenagers on board at 4:25 am.  The vessel flipped over in shallow water.  One teenager/victim's leg ws pinned between a submerged log and the boat, in about 3 feet of water, and his upper body was inside the overturned boat.  Fire fighters were able to free him and he was transported to the hospital.  The other 5 teenagers were also taken on board of a pontoon boat and brought back to shore.  Other passengers had no injuries and refused treatment.  Firefighters had used a hovercraft to rescue the teenager from under the boat, put on a backboard and put on the pontoon who brought all of them to shore.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0104
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:53:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Louise
NearestCityTown: Norway Township
County: Dickinson County
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim/Operator of Vsl #1 (kayak) fell out of her kayak and drowned.  she was not wearing a PFD.  Witness stated that he observed victim may have been experiencing a medical problem prior to going in the water.  Witenss observed victim may have been having a seizure while still on the kayak.  Husband of victim advised that she did have some pre-existing medical problems, but could not tell if that had been the cause of falling out of the kayak.  Nor could the witness.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0105
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:10:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Bay De Noc, Vance Harbor
NearestCityTown: Garden Township
County: Delta County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Witnesses stated they saw a bonfire and went over to see what was going on.  A group of young people were at the beach at 2:00 a.m.  the night after the Fourth of July.  They had been drinking tequila.  One empty bottle was laying on the beach.  Two subjects decided to go canoeing (Victim and Operator of Vsl #1).  Five minutes later witnesses heard yelling from the Operator that he could not find his friend.  Two witnesses got into their kayak and went for help.  Shortly after that they found a shoe and one paddle.  They did not have a flashlight and used their cellphones to light and they saw something on the bottom of the dead head.  Witness stated he could see the victim laying on the bottom of the lake and not moving.  One witness then jumped into the water and attempted three times to bring the subject up from the bottom of the lake and was successful on the third attempt and brought the subject to the edge of the boat.  Witness advised that he was so tired, they were only able to get the victim half way over hte edge of the boat and they began to head for shore.  He advised he was too tired to get into the boat and just held onto the side of it as it was taken to shore.  At shore two nurses started CPR on victim till help arrived.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0106
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sanford Lake
NearestCityTown: Edenville Township
County: Midland County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Wooden dock with metal support.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was operating on south end of Sanford Lake.  He looked down and struck Vessel #2 that was docked.  Both vessels quit a bit of damage.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0107
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Harrison Township
County: Macomb County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator Vessel #1 stated that he was drifting/fishing in his vessel at which time a large cruiser passsed to the stern, causing waves to come over the rear of his boat.  The waves coming over the stern caused the vessel to swamp with water which filled it with water causing it to sink and capize.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0108
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Harrison Township
County: Macomb County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was under sailpower tacking to the starboard.  The Operator stated he did not see the vessel he collided with.  Vessel #2 was drifting with motors off.  Vessel #1 collided with Vessel #2 on the port side of Vessel #2.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0109
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagle Lake
NearestCityTown: Texas Township
County: Kalamazoo County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #2 stated that Operator of Vsl #1 and himself were doing "circles" going over their own wakes for the "bumpy ride".  He stated that they ended up actually facing each other directly while cruising at quite a high speed.  Both took their hands off their throttles, leaving them without steering power.  Vessel #2 impacted Vsl #1 and went right over him.  Operator of Vsl #1 ended up face down in the water (he was wearing a PFD) and had facial wound visible.  Operator Vsl #2 swam over and turned victim right side up.  Pontoon boat rescued both and Operator Vsl #2 started CPR on Operator Vsl #1 till his father arrived and took over till EMS arrived.  Operator of Vsl #1 never recovered and was pronounced dead at Bronson Hospital.  
Operator of Vsl #2 later said in an interview that neither of them had ever operated any kind of boat and this was their first time (after trying out a little the day before) on the PWCs.  
Owner of PWCs was cited for unauthorized operation of watercraft and negligence.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0110
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strugeon River
NearestCityTown: Tuscarora Township
County: Cheboygan
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and his wife (passenger) were canoeing down the Sturgeon River.  Passenger said as they rounded a curve in the river, their canoe hit a tree, causing her to lose her balance, capsizing the canoe.  Passenger said victim drifted down stream with the canoe, attempting to get back in the canoe when it hit a second tree in the river, tipping the canoe upside down, trapping victim under the canoe.  It appeared that due to the strong current, the canoe became lodged under the tree and the branches preventing victim from reaching the surface.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0111
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandlake
NearestCityTown: Grant Township
County: Iosco County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator, son, and friend borrowed canoe and were paddling just outside roped-off swimming area at public Sandlake beach.  Friend/victim said he could swim and jumped in the water to swim to the beach.  While doing so, he hit his foot on the canoe but said he was okay.  Operator's son also jumped in to swim (but not to the beach).  Operator started paddling to shore, when she noticed commotion and realized victim was in trouble.  People at the beach threw him a ball but he did not grab.  Another person on beach jumped on an inflatable water raft and went to victim who had gone under twice.  He recovered the body from the lake and put on the raft and started CPR and two other males (unidentified) assisted him in bringing the body to the beach shore.  On shore a female continued the CPR.  Shortly after that, EMS took over with CPR but to no avail.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0112
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Berlin Township
County: Monroe County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were out boating and anchored boat south of Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in Lake Erie.  They both went swimming near the boat.   Anchor gave way and boat started drifting.  Passenger tried to swim to shore and was picked up by nearby boat and rescued.  Operator tried swimming toward the boat but was unable to and drowned.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0113
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Clair River
NearestCityTown: Clay Township
County: St. Clair County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger standing up behind operator.  Wake created by a passing boat caused passenger to fall overboard, striking his left thigh on a cleat in the process.  He was taken to Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center or treatment.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0114
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:03:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kalamazoo River
NearestCityTown: Manlius Township
County: Allegan County
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim (Operator) and spouse were canoeing through the Ottawa Marsh, a branch of the Kalamazoo River.  Victim and spouse capsized the canoe while paddling, and were able to save themselves and dry out on a river bank.  Victim returned to the canoe to continue trip and capsized again by himself.  He was swept under the water with the strong current, caught in some brush and eventually drowned on scene.  Spouse was able to retrieve victim from the water and start CPR withouth success.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0115
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Nepessing
NearestCityTown: Elba Township
County: Lapeer County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was swimming.  Vessel anchored, but started drifting in strong wind.  Victim became exhausted and drowned.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0116
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crystal Lake.
NearestCityTown: Beulah
County: Benzie County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Dock and hoist. Not know how much in dollars
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Vessel #2 reported that boat was up on hoist.  It looked like in the night Vessel #1 struck dock then pontoon, then fled scene.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0117
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:27:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Sherman Township
County: Huron County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Unknown vessel w/good samaritan called USCG to report explosion on Vessel #1.  One person was blown off boat, other two jumped into water because of fuel fumes igniting when "blower" was engaged.  Vessel burnt to waterline and was total loss.  All three people were picked up by good samaritan and brought to EMS at Harbor Beach, from there to Harbor Beach Community Hospital.  One female was 13 weeks pregnant.  She suffered burns and broken finger as well as leg injuries.  Male/Operator suffered hearing loss from the explosion, and third male suffered burns.  All injuries were mild and treated at local hospital.  Rest of boat was taken out of water by salvage company.   Vessel #1/sailboat was returning from a race.  All 3 people were unaware of fumes from the gas and once blower was on, it ignited and exploded.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0118
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:03:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityTown: Crockery Township
County: Ottawa County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: person struck by propeller
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and two of his friends and one child were idling up the Grand River near Canastoga Camp Ground when the child who was jumping around near the front of the boat lost his balance and fell over the front of the vessel.  Operator slammed the vessel into neutral gear, but not before the child was hit by the propeller.  The child suffered severe lacerations to both of his legs but wounds were not life threatening .He was transported to Mercy hospital in Muskegon by north Ottawa Ambulance.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0119
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:53:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityTown: City of Grand Rapids
County: Kent County
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Both victims (and their dog) were in a kayak and went over a coffer dam.  The kayak capsized and they were pulled under water in the current.  Both were rescued by fishermen and brough to the river bank.  Both were wearing PFDs including the dog that was with them.  Fire & EMS personel treated victims and brought them to Spectrum Hospital, Butterworth campus.  Operator had laceration on head.  Passenger (wife) was unconsious and  had near drowning experience.  Dog was still on leash, held by operator but was not alive when pulled up on shore.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0120
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Arcadia Township
County: Manistee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and 3 friends went out fishing the day before at around 11 a.m.  A wave washed in through the rear of the boat at about 3:00 p.m.  He tried to grab a bucket to bale some of the water out.  But just then another quick wave came through the rear.  He tried to start the motor, but it would not turn over.  He reached for the readio to call in a mayday, but he never reached it.  The boat suddenly was in the air and everyone was jumping from the boat.  They looked for life jackets and eventually found them locked in the boat but were able to get them out.  One person said he could not swim and was floating away from the boat.  A boat seat was close to him, but he could not grab it, and went under.  The other three also found rope in the boat.  They now had their life jackets on and tied themselves to the boat.  The next day one of them decided to swim for shore.  He did and called 911.  The others were picked up by the sheriff's boat.  The victim (drowned) washed up on shore the next day.  Two of he passengers were treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0121
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:08:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lobdell Lake
NearestCityTown: Argentine Township
County: Genesee County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
This accident occurred at night.  Neither boat (rowboat, pontoon)  had lights on.  Operator of rowboat was intoxicated.  Pontoon had 5 passengers on board and no alcohol.  Pontoon did not see rowboat and hit it.  People on pontoon looked if there were victims from rowboat.  After searching, they could not find, nor hear anything and assumed the boat had drifted from shore.  When they continued to their destination, a while later they saw police and fire trucks.  Police asked them if they had been in a boating accident.  They said yes.  There was no damage on Pontoon boat, no injuries on pontoon boat.  Operator of rowboat drowned and was discovered the next morning with large gash on his forehead resultant of the crash with the pontoon boat.  Autopsy results still pending and when available this case will be presented to the Genesee County prosecutor for review.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0122
Date: 2009-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baldwin Lake
NearestCityTown: Porter Township
County: Cass County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of rowboat fell overboard and drowned but there were no witnesses.  His wife told later that he went out fishing because it was a nice day and it was the last day before he would take the boat out of the water.  She stated also that he was happy, he did not smoke and drank only occasionally.  She did see his boat on the water in the distance and first thougt he had fallen asleep.  But when it came closer she noticed it was empty.  She overturned another rowboat on the shore, but there were no oars in it.  She then knocked at her neighbor's door.  Neighbor and a friend went out and found victim/operator face down in the water.  They brought him to shore and a neighbor nurse started CPR.  Ambulance was called and he was transported to Elkhart General Hospital.  They were not going to do an autopsy and consider it an accidental drowning.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0123
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:07:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Lake
NearestCityTown: Almena Township
County: Van Buren County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 PWC and Vessel #2 PWC were operating on North Lake, circling around a pontoon boat.  According to pontoon boat owner and passenger, Vessel #1 was moving slow around the pontoon when Vessel #2 came around the front of the pontoon, within 2 feet at a high rate of speed looking at the people on pontoon boat and when she turned her attention back to the water, she was headed towards Vessel #2.  According to the witnesses, Vessel #2 did not have time to adjust, resutling in a head-on collision where Vessel #2 rode up over the top of Vessel #1.  Both operators were knocked off their PWC and pontoon boat operator and passengers helped to get them to shore.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0124
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:27:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Farwell Lake
NearestCityTown: Hanover Township
County: Jackson County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was towing his two sons on rubber tubes, when one son fell off his tube, then the other, at 20 mph.  Operator turned sowly to the left to return to sons in water when suddenly his vessel either hit a wave or internal water possibly in the hull, shifted, causing the vessel to flip and capsize.  Operator  of Vsl #1 was thrown overboard, while passenger was trapped up inside the overturned craft.  Officers who were patrolling 150 yards away quickly came over and were abe to rescue passenger from under the boat and throw PFDs to people in water.  Both passenger and pet dog were in severe traumatic shock and brought to Marine 1st.  Operator and sons were rescued and brought to safety.  Boat was turned right side up and transported to shore by wrecker company.  Dive team volunteers were able to recover some personal items from lake bottom the day after.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0125
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wixom Lake
NearestCityTown: City of Beaverton
County: Gladwin County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was under the influence of alcohol and ran into a dock.  There was some damage to the dock even though witness said it was "totally destroyed").  Operator's injuries were a contusion and chipped teeth.  She was assisted by the DNR officers and later with the help of the Sheriff Dept. According to witnesses, Operator hit the dock at full speed.  She was arrested for drunk boating, and when one of her friends came to check on her, also on a PWC, the friend was also arrested for boating under the influence.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0126
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:11:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spring Lake
NearestCityTown: Spring Lake Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: improper Lookout
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (skiboat) was operating in the same direction as Vessel #2 (PWC) on Spring Lake.  Vessel #1 ran over Vessel #2 from the stern.
Two passengers on Vsl #2 (PWC) were injured, of which a 16-yr old's leg was amputated by propeller of Vsl #1. Second passenger was being treated for bumps, bruises and cuts, but no hospitalization.  Vessel #1 had 5 people on board, no injuries, but arrest for operator of Vsl #1 for Negligence causing death, negligence causing loss of limb and reckless/careless operation.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0127
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:07:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Belleville Lake
NearestCityTown: Van Buren Township
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Surviving passenger in Vessel #1 stated that he was fishing with two other men.  He said their boat flipped over and all three men were thrown into the water.  All three were swimming towards shore.  When surviving passenger turned around the other two men were no longer above water.  When Van Buren Township Dive Team located victims, later in about 18' of water, they administered CPR on victims without success.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0128
Date: 2009-10-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia Lake
NearestCityTown: Aurelius Township
County: Ingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both victims went fishing in canoe between 3:00-3:30 p.m. according to one victim's mother.   At 5:10 p.m. a witness on shore saw boat and men fishing and then saw boat overturned (did not see it capsizing), and one person's hand out of the water. Witness immediately called 911.  When officers arrived, one tried to swim to area and dive for rescue, but turned around since the water was too cold and his swimming became hard.  Dive team was called in and one victim was located on bottom of lake.  Other victim was located on bottom of lake next morning.  Both victims were transported to the morgue at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, and family was notified.  Alcohol was not involved.  Boat was anchored when it capsized.  Unknown why canoe capsized.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0129
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:27:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of Manistee
County: Manistee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 said it was dark out ((9:30 p.m.) and he was using his GPS system to navigate.  He said that the south pier did not show up on his GPS system, and the boat hit the rocks and pier.  Both Operator and passenger sustained contusions and lacerations to the face.  The vessel was beached on the pier and completely out of the water, the hull was damaged.  No fluids were leaking from the boat and the USCG allowed it to remain on the pier until the day after when it was removed.  Both Operator and passenger were treated by EMS personnel on scene.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0130
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Detroit River
NearestCityTown: City of Detroit
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 caught on fire as a result of a bar-b-que on board.  Opeator of vessel used fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful.  Fire spread fast, he said.  Operator jumped overboard.  He was picked up by a good samaritan shortly after that.   USCG was alerted and came to put out the fire, after which Vsl #1 sank.  This left a 50 yrd by 15 yrd of sheen on the water, from 65 gallons of gasoline leaking out.  Operator hired Towboat U.S.  next day to salvage the boat, which was totaled.  Operator uninjured.  Operator paid fine to USCG for oil and gas on water: $2500. Vessel #1 totaled.


BARDID: 2009-MI-0131
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:24:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kalamazoo Lake
NearestCityTown: City of Saugatuck
County: Allegan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was attempting to back into slip after a fireworks display.  According to witnesses, the operator of Vessel #2 ran the bow through a cabin window in vessel #1.  After the collision, Vessel #2 stated he had lost reverse.  He also stated he had just paid a lot of money to get it fixed recently.  Vessel #1 had a 34" x 24" double pane window broken completely out.  Owner of Vsl #2 was contacted and said lost power in one engine and no reverse in other.  Said had contacted owners to pay for damage.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0001
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lizzy
NearestCityTown: Pelican Rapids
County: Otter Tail
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator #1 was driving his boat and watching his GPS.  He heard a thump and looked up to see the crash.  His friend was thrown into the water.  The two boat operators pulled her back into the boat and went to the public access on the west side of the lake.  Ambulance transferred her to hospital.  Operator of boat #1 went to the hospital and was also treated.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mille Lacs
NearestCityTown: Malmo
County: Aitkin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1  brought boat up on plane.  Operator looked down for hat and boat turned and they drove over drifting watercraft #2. Both operators ended up in the lake. Operator of watercraft #1 was arrested BUI/CVO.  No PFD use on operators or passengers.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:04:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sabre
NearestCityTown: Le Center
County: Le Sueur
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three teens were trolling in a small boat when it began taking on water due to waves coming over front of boat. Boat capsized and all 3 occupants were thrown into the water. The victim and one of the survivors attempted to swim to shore.  The other survivor, who could not swim, stayed with the capsized boat. Both of the survivors eventually made it to safety. By that time, the victim had disappeared. There were three life jackets in the boat, but none were worn when the boat capsized.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:35:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gull
NearestCityTown: Lake Shore
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #1 was travelling South toward Squaw Point at approximately 30 mph when it struck boat #2 that was trolling north, just north of Squaw Point. Boat #1 damaged the left front side, and boat #2 damaged the left rear corner. No injuries were suffered. Operator of boat #1 stated "It was my fault".


BARDID: 2009-MN-0006
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi
NearestCityTown: Red Wing
County: Goodhue
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The boat operator was driving towards Lock and Dam No 3 from above the lock when he made a turn heading back up river.  The operator thought he was traveling at approximately 40 mph when he made the turn.  Witness reports the back of the boat came out of the water and the bow dove in to the water.  All 13 people onboard the watercraft were ejected out of the boat.  Witness reports also stated that the boat was traveling at a high rate of speed. The two children were the only ones wearing PFD's.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0007
Date: 2009-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:28:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harriet
NearestCityTown: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While sailing, a strong gust of wind capsized the sailboat.  Neither occupant was wearing a PFD. The two held onto the overturned boat in the water until Minneapolis Fire rescued them and transported them to shore.  Both were checked by paramedics and released without injury.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Tonka Bay
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While approaching dock on PWC, operator and two juvenile passengers onboard struck the dock and the bow went under the dock.  The operator attempted to hold onto the dock to keep PWC from overturning.  The PWC overturned and all three were thrown in the water.  The two passengers were not injured and all three were wearing PFD's.  Paramedics arrived and transported victim to hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0009
Date: 2009-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:59:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lotus
NearestCityTown: Chanhassen
County: Carver
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Boat lift had extensive damage
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of boat #1 stated that he looked away to get his Ipod out of the glove box.  He then crashed into the pontoon boat that was docked on a boat lift. Boat #2 was docked on the boat lift and was unoccupied.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Orono
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Novice water skier attempting to get up on water skis several times, fell and states he dislocated his hip. He was put on transom of watercraft and taken to shore where he was met by rescue personnel and transported to hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0011
Date: 2009-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:40:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Orono
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft was being used for the first time this season. The operator noticed a small fire in the motor area. Called 9-1-1. Deputy responded and put out fire with fire extinguisher. Watercraft towed to shore to waiting fire fighters who inspected the boat.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0012
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:28:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pelican
NearestCityTown: Orr
County: St. Louis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Pontoon boat #1 was trolling and saw Lund boat #2 leave dock. Watercraft #2 came directly at watercraft #1. Watercraft #1 attempted to turn. Operator #2 said he was coming out to fish and never saw the pontoon boat #1. Estimated his speed at 25 mph. Admitted he "screwed up and its his fault".


BARDID: 2009-MN-0013
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pelican
NearestCityTown: Orr
County: St. Louis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both boats were cruising on plane as they approached the tip of Indian Point on the lake. The operator of boat #2 (traveling East approx. 100 feet from the shore) observed boat #1 approaching from the West and made a minor course change toward the shore to ensure adequate distance between his boat and the approaching vessel. Operator of boat #2 was distracted and turned his attention toward the interior of the boat, when he looked up again boat #1 was directly in front of him and the two boats then collided head on. Neither boat swerved prior to the collision. The operator of boat #1 was thrown from his boat into the water. The passenger of boat #2 jumped into the water to assist the injured party. A nearby boat came over to assist and they were able to get the injured operator into the boat and transport him to shore. However, the operator of boat #1 was pronounced dead by EMS personnel after they were unable to revive him.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0014
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Minnetonka
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Exhaust
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Boat had recently been serviced by mechanic who removed exhaust hose. Boat began to take on water in the engine compartment which lead to the cabin filling up. Boat sunk to bottom of lake in 5 feet of water.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:27:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnewaska
NearestCityTown: Glenwood
County: Pope
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: 4 Life jackets, pair of water skis & marine tool box
RedactedNarrative:
Owner stated that he had turned the blower  on, prior to putting the boat in the water. Drove the boat for a short distance and then checked the motor and everything was fine. Owner then drove the boat around the lake some more then stopped to check the motor again and things appeared to be fine.  He  stated that he was heading back to the boat landing to pick up his family traveling approximately three quarter to full throttle when he heard what appeared to be a puff and then there was a little black smoke. He then stopped the boat and opened up the motor compartment and noticed flames coming from the engine. He  grabbed his fire extinguisher to put out the fire and was unsuccessful. He stated the flames got too big and there was a lot of heat so he decided to jump off the boat into the water and swim away from the fire.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mille Lacs
County: Aitkin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was drifting North to South 1/2 mile from shore. Watercraft #2 left the access approx. 30 mph. Operator of watercraft #2 did not see watercraft #1 until the last minute.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swan
NearestCityTown: Fergus Falls
County: Otter Tail
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #1 was fishing, drifting, 50 yards off shore. Operator of boat #1 saw boat #2 approaching rear of his boat with upraised bow.  Boat #2 struck Boat #1 engine, rear corner and proceeded on top of boat #1 taking out the drivers windshield, depth finder and steering.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Zumbro
NearestCityTown: Oronoco
County: Olmsted
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
There were 3 passengers on an 8 foot tube, being pulled by a personal water craft. One of the passengers fell off, causing the tube to be unbalanced. It appeared that the wind got under the tube, causing it to lift and turn over. The last passenger hung onto the tube, instead of letting go and landed on water, which knocked the wind out of her. The passenger suffers from asthma, which complicated her breathing. Watercraft was traveling at and indicated speed of 20 mph, prior to the tube overturning. Injured party was examined and released at hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Spring Park
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
After fueling watercraft operator started boat, igniting fuel vapors causing explosion. Victim 1 & 2 both severely burned and transported to hospital. State Fire Marshall contacted to do full investigation. Found gasoline leaked out of piping assembly and into the lower area of the boat causing extensive gasoline vapor build up - accidental fuel explosion.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pond
NearestCityTown: Fort Ripley
County: Morrison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was out in canoe alone, had been drinking. Victim capsized the canoe and was hanging onto the side of it. By the time anybody could get to the area where the canoe was to help victim he had fallen underneath the water and was not located for approximately 20 minutes. No pfd.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:31:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Sandy
NearestCityTown: Debs
County: Beltrami
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: improper loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was fishing with father. Victim had been consuming alcohol. While urinating out of rear of boat victim fell overboard. Father attempted to assist victim into boat and boat capsized. Father could not swim and held onto boat until help arrived. Victims body was found 30 feet from shore in 5 feet of water. Two throwables were located. Neither party had lifejackets on or in the boat.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:36:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Green
NearestCityTown: Spicer
County: Kandiyohi
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Owner and son just unloaded boat at park access. Boat was just filled with fuel and blower was used. Untethered boat pushed away from dock 10 feet, smoke started, then fire. Owner and son jumped out to shore. Fire department put fire out and assisted recovery of boat from lake.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buffalo
NearestCityTown: Buffalo
County: Wright
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and two other passengers on jet ski were pulling two inner tubes. The one tube jumped over a wake causing the inner tube to crash. Victim was thrown and landed on his stomach and his legs went over his back. Victim was dragged to shore and ambulance was ordered. Deputy spoke with the doctor who said that the back appeared to be sprained.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Morrison
NearestCityTown: Outing
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The personal watercraft driven by operator #1 cut in front of personal watercraft #2 causing operator #2 to be blinded by the spray from personal watercraft #1 causing the collision that occurred in front of the dock located at the All Pines Resort. The machines were approximately 40 feet from the dock.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:25:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnibigoshish
NearestCityTown: Bena
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was coming in from fishing and a pontoon passed him and the wake from it caused him to lose his balance and the tiller handle on the motor went left and broke causing the boat to make a sharp turn and it threw him into the water.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0027
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dead
NearestCityTown: Dent
County: Otter Tail
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #1 stopped in water because skier had fallen. Boat #1 went 15-20' to get skier up. Skier couldn't get up. Boat #1 put in neutral. Personal watercraft #2 collided with boat #1 at this time. Boat #2 was traveling north when it struck boat #1 heading west.  No injuries.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0028
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rose
NearestCityTown: Vergas
County: Otter Tail
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Tube struck by other boat
RedactedNarrative:
Two children were tubing behind boat #2 when boat #1, also pulling a tube with a child on it struck the tube from boat #2 causing severe head injury to one of the victims who was later air lifted to a Fargo hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi
NearestCityTown: Red Wing
County: Goodhue
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was on a personal water craft that was idling along side another boat. The operator said that he lost his balance and rolled the personal watercraft on its side. The operator went under water and when he surfaced the operator hit his head on the bottom of the personal watercraft. The victim was transported by a private boat to shore and then by a private party to hospital. The victim had a large bump on his head and received treatment for a concussion.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:11:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mille Lacs
NearestCityTown: Malmo
County: Aitkin
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Driver hit big wave and went off the back of the boat into the water. Passenger was able to get the boat over to him and get him in. Man on shore assisted them to a residence and had the owner of the home call for help.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0031
Date: 2009-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:17:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Louis
NearestCityTown: Duluth
County: St. Louis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was alone in his boat traveling up the river near 128th Ave W at approximately 25 mph when his boat struck a submerged rock causing the boat to suddenly veer to the starboard side. The boat then went ashore, throwing victim from the boat with victim landing on the shoreline.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0040
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Mound
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent3: grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Both watercrafts were approaching each other in Black Lake channel at slow/no wake speeds and each was on it's respective right side. When under the bridge the two watercrafts came into contact with each other on their port sides. Watercraft #2 was pushed into the bridge support and ran aground, striking a submerged rock. Watercraft #1 sustained minor damages.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0041
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fountain
NearestCityTown: Albert Lea
County: Freeborn
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Witness stated that the operator of jet ski was "showing off" and trying to spray him when he lost control and struck the dock. The jet ski then traveled towards shore and the driver jumped off.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cut Foot Sioux
NearestCityTown: Deer River
County: Itasca
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was following another boat in for lunch. Watercraft #1 went over a wake of the boat they were following then hit a second wake which pulled the motor to the right very quickly causing the passenger and the operator of the boat to be thrown out. Passenger was struck by the prop cutting him on the left side of neck, face and head.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0044
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rainy
NearestCityTown: Ranier
County: Koochiching
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he hit a wave and he and passenger were ejected from boat. The boat then ran ashore and struck a tree.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0045
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Excelsior
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft was approaching docks. Watercraft #2 was tied up at docks. It was a tight turn for watercraft #1 and it struck watercraft #2 in the engine cover of the outboard motor.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0046
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
NearestCityTown: Bixby
County: Steele
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim apparently drowned after falling out of her non-motorized Jon boat. She was fishing on a pond. It is unknown when she actually entered the water; it may have been up to two hours before help was summoned by a neighbor's son around 4 pm. He had noticed her boat, floating with no one on board. He then went out with his mother's boat to investigate. He found the victim floating face down in the water and called for help.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Excelsior
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was pulling victim and another male on a tube when it hit a large wave. The two on the tube struck heads. The victim did not lose consciousness but couldn't remember what happened and was repeating himself and acting strange. Victim transported to hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0048
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Pine
NearestCityTown: Perham
County: Otter Tail
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #1 was cruising back to shore when he suddenly saw a shadow and turned his boat away. Boat #2 saw that boat #1 was coming and tried to get out of the way with his trolling motor. Just before the collision the passenger in boat #2 jumped into the lake. Boat #1 passenger was thrown into the lake. Both had no injuries.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0050
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:41:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long
NearestCityTown: Ottertail
County: Otter Tail
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was just starting to water-ski when she described hearing a "pop" in her leg while trying to get up on the ski's. She was wearing a pfd and was quickly brought to shore.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0051
Date: 2009-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnibigoshish
NearestCityTown: Bena
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of watercraft #1 was driving out to go fishing and was watching a boat being towed by a pontoon and did not see watercraft 2 and ended up running into the front right of pontoon.  Operator of boat #1 admitted that he was at fault for the accident for not being aware of other boats in the area at the time of the accident.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0052
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:51:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bryant
NearestCityTown: Eden Prairie
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC #1 was jumping the wake of a boat. PWC #2 was floating idle in the water with two other pwc's. PWC #1 didn't see the three pwc's floating in the water and was unable to avoid collision. As the operator of pwc #2 noticed pwc #1 heading straight toward him, he jumped off his pwc. PWC #1 struck pwc #2 on the port side.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0053
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-19 00:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi (Lake Pepin)
NearestCityTown: Lake City
County: Goodhue
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that he pulled into a dock and picked up other passengers. The operator stated that when returning to the Marina they were caught in a storm that caused high winds and large waves. When the boat was pulled out of the water at the marina damage was found to the left rear corner of the pontoon. The owner thought that the damage happened when the operator docked the boat. The operator of the boat stated that he did not remember hitting anything that caused the damage. The owner of the pontoon estimated the damage over $2000.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0054
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mille Lacs
NearestCityTown: Garrison
County: Aitkin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was attempting to get out of the water on a wakeboard when he went down and yelled that he broke his leg. Victim was helped out of the water and his friends brought him to the resort until an ambulance arrived.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0055
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sallie
NearestCityTown: Detroit Lakes
County: Becker
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of boat #1 reported that his neighbor witnessed an intoxicated male in a pontoon boat #2 up against his boat and dock. The neighbor brought the operator of boat #2 home. The next day owner of boat #1 noticed two small holes on the port side of his boat. Operator of boat #2 was located and stated that a rope was caught in his motor and he drifted to shore but didn't realize his pontoon did any damage. Information was exchanged and no charges filed.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0056
Date: 2009-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:51:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Shorewood
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was pulling a knee boarder. Watercraft #2 was sitting idle in the bay. Watercraft #1 struck the bow of watercraft #2; damaging both boats. There were no injuries. The knee boarder was wearing a PFD; all other were not. All except driver of watercraft #1 are minors. No signs of impairment noticed.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0057
Date: 2009-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:27:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Orono
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was traveling from Crystal Bay into the Maxwell Bay Channel. PWC #2 made a quick 180 degree turn and drove into the port side of watercraft #1, putting a hole in the boat near the waterline. Operator of PWC #2 fell into the water but not injured. Both watercrafts were able to drive away.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0058
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bertha
NearestCityTown: Ideal Corners
County: Crow Wing
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Personal watercraft #1 turned hard right to go talk to a buddy on dock and personal watercraft #2 was following close behind and hit personal watercraft #1 broadside and injured the passengers right leg on personal watercraft #1.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0059
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nelson
NearestCityTown: Jenkins
County: Crow Wing
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Personal watercraft was travelling approximately 30-35 miles per hour when the operator turned sharply. The passenger stated they were coming back into the dock when the accident occurred, approximately 300 feet from shore. The watercraft hit a wave, most likely caused by the watercraft's own wake, causing both the passenger and driver to be thrown into the water. The passenger complained of severe pain in her right thigh and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0060
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Orono
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he had never driven any kind of watercraft before; hit large wave/wake and struck his face on steering column, cutting his lip and cheek, requiring stitches.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0061
Date: 2009-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Minnetonka Beach
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: congested waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Numerous items lost and damaged when submerged.
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was motoring slowly, coming out of no wake area. Numerous boats in the area were creating large wake and a large wave came over bow of boat went under water, throwing four of the eight persons into the water (including infant wearing PFD). A passing boat immediately assisted all persons out of the water. Operator was able to drive his boat to shore and beach it as it was sinking. Deputies arrived pumped water out of boat. Boat would not start and it was towed to the Minnetonka Regional Park.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0062
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Detroit
NearestCityTown: Detroit Lakes
County: Becker
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator #1 stated he was drifting, checked mirror, accelerated and turned to left, did not see unit #2, until he struck it. Operator #2 stated pwc had been parallel to them, went ahead, then stopped (drifting) accelerated, sharply turned left into his boat. Unit #2 was towing 3 tubers unable to avoid #1. Speed at time was 20 mph. One tuber witnessed accident.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0063
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay
NearestCityTown: Deerwood
County: Crow Wing
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat motor and prop had become entangled in a navigational maker. The victim exited his watercraft and untangled the motor. After freeing the watercraft, the victim attempted to re-enter the boat without success. After several attempts, the boat began floating away from the victim. As the victim was walking out towards the boat, he stepped off an underwater ledge, where the water goes from 2 feet to approximately 20 feet in depth. The victim initially went underwater and re-surfaced. The victim then attempted to swim to safety but went beneath the water and re-surfaced 2 more times, before disappearing beneath the water's surface. Members aboard the boat attempted to throw the victim ropes and wearable life jackets, but their attempts were unsuccessful in saving the victim. An observant boater, noticed the victim's failed attempts to re-enter his boat and went to offer assistance. As the boater was approaching she observed the victim disappear beneath the water and dove in within 30 seconds and recovered the victim. The victim was pulled into the boat and CPR was performed.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0064
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:39:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pocket
NearestCityTown: Alexandria
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
PropertyDamageDescription: Broken rope, punctured tube and torn PFD
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pulling tube Northbound on lake and turned to the East, swinging tube to West. Operator was too close to shore, and using a newly purchased, longer tow rope (60'). Tube struck docked pontoon facing South at end of dock. Victim transported to Douglas County Hospital ER and was later pronounced dead.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0065
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi (Lake Pepin)
NearestCityTown: Red Wing
County: Goodhue
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that he was traveling approximately 40 mph down river towards Lake Pepin at mile marker 786 when the boat went over a wake from other boaters. The passenger was sitting in the bow and was ejected off the seat from the impact of the wake and injured his back. The operator of the boat reported the accident to Goodhue County Dispatch by cell phone and said that he would meet the ambulance at Bill's Bay Marina.
The operator of the boat had been drinking (Passed field sobriety testing).


BARDID: 2009-MN-0066
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Orono
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was driving over large waves/wakes when he lost control and fell, hitting his head on the steering column area of his PWC and hurting his knee. Blood coming from victim's head and left leg visibly deformed. Transported to hospital via ambulance. Many attempts to call the victim/operator to find the extent of injuries but unable to reach.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0067
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Orono
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was water skiing when he felt a "pop" in his left leg. He fell when his leg gave out on him. He was helped back in the boat and brought to a dock and 9-1-1 was called.  Ambulance arrived and the victim transported to hospital. Numerous attempts have been made to contact victim about his injury and he has not called back.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0068
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Orono
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: NA
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
While pulling a tuber in Maxwell Bay, the operator stated he noticed a large wake coming at him so he throttled down so as to not hit that hard. The bow went right into the wake and flooded the boat, sinking it. Both kids onboard wearing PFDs.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0069
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cass
NearestCityTown: Pennington
County: Beltrami
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 struck watercraft #2 ejecting five of the eight occupants into the water. All occupants of watercraft #2 had life jackets on  and the five individuals in the water were rescued by Good Samaritans that responded to the scene. The lone occupant of watercraft #1 was found to have injuries to his head and chest. He was airlifted to hospital. Operator of watercraft #1 was boating while intoxicated.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0070
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Burr Oaks
NearestCityTown: Eagan
County: Dakota
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim had been drinking alcohol before getting into canoe. Victim went out on pond in canoe to calm down after argument with family. Victim yelled to family on shore he dropped "I Pod" into water. Shortly after family heard a splash and victim yelling for help, then nothing. Victim had no PFD on or in canoe.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0071
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Cormorant
NearestCityTown: Audubon
County: Becker
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both personal watercrafts started coming towards each other when personal watercraft #1 cut off personal watercraft #2 and they collided. Personal watercraft #1 turned to the left and and Personal watercraft #2 turned to the right to avoid crash but operator of personal watercraft #2 let go of the throttle and could not steer.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0072
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:43:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar
NearestCityTown: New Prague
County: Scott
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fell off of tube and was being picked back up. Operator was distracted by another boat and didn't see victim trying to climb swim ladder. Operator thought that victim was getting back on the tube. Operator put engine in gear and the prop made several cuts to the left thigh/knee/shin area on victim. Victim was pulled into boat by the operator and taken to a residence on shore that agreed to help out. From there, victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and is expected to make a complete recovery.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0073
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:06:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Point
NearestCityTown: Crane Lake
County: St. Louis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was south bound at full power and struck rocks coming out from an island at the entrance to grassy bay and bouy #22. One of the passenger's was thrown from the boat. Parties had been drinking. Blood was taken from the driver, who had the most severe injuries. Incident was observed by parties on a houseboat. None of the parties were wearing PFD's.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0074
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eden
NearestCityTown: Eden Valley
County: Stearns
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was putting shoes on and let go of the throttle. The engine then turned to the side and operator was thrown from the boat. Operator was struck by the propeller and had 6 lacerations to his back. Victim was picked up by another boater who had witnessed the accident. Boat was making circles in the water until it ran out of gas.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0075
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pulaski
NearestCityTown: Buffalo
County: Wright
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Boat had just been taken off trailer and was floating away from dock. In order to get back to dock less than ten feet operator started or attempted to start motor without ventilating the engine compartment with the blower first. Explosion occurred. 4 children had PFD's on at the time. Operator did not.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0076
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Twin
NearestCityTown: Stillwater
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim apparently entered the water somehow from his canoe. He shouted for help upon entering the water and two men in boat,  along with a resident on shore, responded. The lake resident on shore paddled out in his canoe to the accident site, preceded by the two men in the rowboat. One of the rowboat occupants saw the victim's face about a foot below the surface. He jumped in and between the two rescuers they were able to get him aboard the rowboat. The rescuer from shore then climbed aboard and rowed the boat to shore. One of the trio called 911 from a cell phone. The operator assisted with CPR instructions while they were getting back to shore. A deputy arrived in his car and commandeered a canoe to help get the rowboat to shore faster. Once on shore, deputies continued resuscitative efforts, and made use of an automatic external defibrillator. EMS personnel then arrived and continued resuscitative efforts, but to no avail.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0077
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi
NearestCityTown: Inver Grove Heights
County: Dakota
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of boat #1 put 40 gallons of gas into his houseboat. The engine compartment was left open a few hours. When Owner started one of his 2 engines on the boat, after 15 minutes of trying to start the other engine it finally started. Shortly after the second engine started flames were seen in the engine compartment. Five other boats caught fire before the flames were put out.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0078
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi (Lake Pepin)
NearestCityTown: Frontenac
County: Goodhue
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger on boat #1 stated that they were attempting to get back to shore because of the high winds and hazardous water when the sailboat turned over on its side. Passenger and operator held on to the tipped over sailboat for approximately one hour then attempted to swim to shore and were in the water for another one to two hours before they were rescued.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0079
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:33:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rush
NearestCityTown: Crosslake
County: Crow Wing
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being towed behind boat while wakeboarding. Victim went into the air and fell over when striking the water. Operator of the boat returned to the location and found the victim lying in the water face down. Operator was able to push water out of the victim's stomach and the victim regained consciousness. Victim was transported to hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0080
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: White Bear
NearestCityTown: White Bear Lake
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Went on White Bear Lake with friend to fish. Out for 10 minutes anchored and wind gust came up and turned boat that was hit by large wave causing the boat to capsize. They were in the water for one hour before being rescued. They were transported to hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0081
Date: 2009-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Iowa
NearestCityTown: Fairmont
County: Martin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Canoe capsized. Neither party wearing PFD's. One party able to swim to shore. Other party drowned while trying to swim to shore.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0082
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi
NearestCityTown: Dresbach
County: Winona
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Victim also lost her eye glasses valued at approximately $300
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was traveling south in the main channel between mile marker 705 and 706 on the Mississippi River. Watercraft #2 was also traveling south in the main channel near the same location. According to witness both parties in watercraft #1 were facing to the rear because of cold air temperature. Operator of watercraft #1 did not see watercraft #2 and struck watercraft #2 on the right rear side with the left front side. Watercraft #2 capsized throwing victim into the water. Watercraft #1 immediately stopped and rendered aid to victim also calling 911 for medical and police to respond. All parties including witnesses involved were wearing their lifejackets at the time of the crash.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0083
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:06:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Orono
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Per witness statements boats tied together in a row at Cruiser's Cove, Lower Lake North when storm came up. Watercraft #1 decided to immediately leave and the wind and waves blew the boat into anchor lines of watercraft #2, tangling them. The lines had to be cut. Driver of watercraft #1 gave driver of watercraft #2 $20 to pay for new line. Watercraft #1 says he observed no damage to either boat. Watercraft #2 says side and front of her boat damaged including bent railing.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0084
Date: 2009-10-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:55:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fish
NearestCityTown: Maple Grove
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he fell out of the boat after shifting his position on the seat causing the steering arm on the outboard motor to abruptly turn to the left and he lost his grip. He was struck once by the boat/propeller and was able to swim to shore. The boat continued going in circles until Water Patrol Unit arrived and a rope was thrown into the prop, causing the motor to stop. Victim received stitches in his leg from being struck by the prop.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0085
Date: 2009-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickerel
NearestCityTown: Albert Lea
County: Freeborn
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Three duck hunters were returning to shore after duck hunting when their boat sank.  Authorities say that the boat was overloaded and the men were not wearing life jackets. Firefighters used an inflatable boat to rescue the men. A citizen also went to the rescue in a row boat.  The men were treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: 2009-MN-0086
Date: 2009-11-14 00:00:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rat
NearestCityTown: White Earth
County: Becker
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim drowned after apparently falling overboard from boat.  The victim had been in the area hunting for some days and left his van at the boat access.  A Citizen called police just before 9 am on the 17th to report that the vehicle had been parked there since Saturday morning.  The boat was found overturned on the morning of the 17th and his body was located in 5-6 feet of water at 2:30 pm that afternoon.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0004
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAMINE RIVER
NearestCityTown: BLACKWATER
County: COOPER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: poor vessel maintenance
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
THE BOAT TOOK ON WATER SLOWLY FROM A CRACK IN THE FIBERGLASS AROUND THE MOTOR MOUNT ON THE TRANSOM OF THE BOAT.  THE BILGE FILLED WITH WATER AND THE BOAT SANK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: THOMAS HILL LAKE
NearestCityTown: HUNTSVILLE
County: RANDOLPH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT WAS OUTSIDE WITH NO COVER AND PLUG IN PLACE DURING RAIN STORM. WHEN OPERATOR ACCELERATED, WATER IN THE BILGE WENT TO THE BACK OF THE BOAT CAUSING STERN TO GO UNDER WATER AND SWAMP THE BOAT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0009
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: OSAGE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper Loading
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
DUE TO IMPROPER LOADING AND TOO MUCH WEIGHT COMBINED WITH ROUGH WEATHER AND WATER CONDITIONS BOAT 1 SWAMPED, ROLLED OVER AND SANK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: STOVER
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
SNAGGING POLE ON BACK OF BOAT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING IN THE LAKE CAUSING THE BOAT TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP ALLOWING WATER TO COME OVER THE STERN CAUSING THE BOAT TO CAPSIZE


BARDID: 2009-MO-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: OSAGE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Machinery Failure
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
DUE TO BOAT 1 STRIKING AN UNKNOWN OBJECT OR ENGINE MALFUNCTION, THE ENTIRE LOWER UNIT OF THE OUTBOARD MOTOR CAME OFF.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRUMAN LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLINTON
County: HENRY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE OUT FISHING THE WIND STARTED TO PICK UP. THE BOATERS ATTEMPTED TO CROSS THE MAIN CHANNEL IN HEAVY WAVES.THE BOAT TOOK ON WATER DUE TO THE LARGE WAVES. THE BOAT THEN CAPSIZED EJECTING THE OCCUPANTS. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING PFD'S.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TANEYCOMO LAKE
NearestCityTown: BRANSON
County: TANEY
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: FISHING EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL ITEMS
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO ANCHOR THE BOAT ,WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE STERN. THE TRANSOM WENT UNDER WATER AND THE BOAT QUICKLY FILLED WITH  WATER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityTown: WASHINTON
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR RAN HIS BOAT AGROUND. THE PASSENGER WAS THROWN TOWARDS THE BOW OF THE BOAT AND STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE TROLLING MOTOR.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: ORCHARD FARM
County: ST CHARLES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  HE USED THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:40:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: SUNRISE BEACH
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE BOAT WAS TRAVELING ACROSS THE MAIN CHANNEL. THEY RAN AGROUND ON AN ISLAND. THE BOATERS  THEN LEFT THE ISLAND IN THE SAME BOAT AND WENT BACK ACROSS THE CHANNEL TO MAKE REPORT. A BLOOD DRAW REPORT IS STILL PENDING AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITHVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: TRIMBLE
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS MOVING THE BOAT TO ANOTHER LOCATION FOR FISHING.  SHE ACCELERATED, GOT ON PLANE, AND THEN FELT THE THUMP AS THE BOAT IMPACTED AN OBJECT UNDER THE WATER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: POMME DE TERRE RIVER
NearestCityTown: WHEATLAND
County: HICKORY
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE SMALL BOAT THE subjects WERE FISHING FROM WAS SWEPT INTO A LOW HANGING TREE. THE STRONG CURRENT CAUSED THE BOAT TO CAPSIZE, EJECTING ALL PERSONS. victim WAS UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO SHORE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0030
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TANEYCOMO LAKE
NearestCityTown: BRANSON
County: TANEY
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
THE BOAT WAS TRAVELING UPSTREAM WHEN THEY HEARD A LOUD BOOM FROM THE BACK OF THE BOAT. THE BOATS ENGINE HATCH WAS BLOWN OFF AND A FIRE HAD ERUPTED.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: POMME DE TERRE LAKE
NearestCityTown: PITTSBURG
County: HICKORY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS SITTING IN THE REAR OF THE BOAT FEEDING OUT THE TOW LINE.  WHEN THE TOW LINE BECAME TIGHT AND THE OPERATOR ACCELERATED THE TOW BAR COLLAPSED ON THE VICTIM'S ARM.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0035
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLUE SPRINGS LAKE
NearestCityTown: LEES SUMMIT
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE TUBING, THE TUBE CROSSED THE BOAT WAKE AND THE TUBERS FELL OFF. ONE OF THE TUBERS WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD  BY THE OTHER 2 PEOPLE ON THE TUBE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0036
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:10:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: OSAGE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR HAD STOPPED THE BOAT TO CHECK ON SOME MECHANICAL PROBLEMS IN A ROUGH PORTION OF THE LAKE. THE ROUGH WATER CAUSED WAVES TO SWAMP THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0039
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CUIVRE RIVER
NearestCityTown: OLD MONROE
County: ST CHARLES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS IMPROPERLY LOADED AND WHEN OPERATOR WENT TO STERN OF VESSEL TO ATTEMPT TO REPAIR MOTOR, THE BOAT SANK


BARDID: 2009-MO-0050
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:45:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITHVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: PARADISE
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT 2 WAS EXITING NO WAKE COVE WHEN SPOTTED BOAT 1. BOTH BOATS ATTEMPTED TO AVOID COLLISION, BUT WERE UNABLE TO DO SO.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0054
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: GRAVOIS MILLS
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: DAMAGE TO I BEAM AND DOCK CABLES
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE STUCK ON HIS PWC, CAUSING HIM TO SHUT THE PWC DOWN AND JUMP OFF.  THE PWC THEN DRIFTED INTO THE DOCK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0059
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: ST CHARLES
County: ST CHARLES
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
DECEASED PERSON WAS LAYING ON THE FRONT DECK OF THE BOAT WITHOUT A LIFEJACKET.  HE FELL OVERBOARD WHEN THE BOAT HIT A LARGE WAKE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0060
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: SUNRISE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE INJURED PERSON WRAPPED THE LOOSE END OF A ROPE AROUND HIS ARM TO KEEP IT OUT OF THE PWC INTAKE.  HE FELL OFF THE PWC WHEN  THE PWC HIT A WAKE.  THE ROPE PULLED TIGHT AROUND HIS ARM CAUSING THE INJURY.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0061
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: LAURIE
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN WATER CAME OVER THE SIDE AND PULLED OPERATOR OFF BOAT. OPERATOR'S LEG CAUGHT ON THE BOAT CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0063
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: WARSAW
County: BENTON
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 1 WAS ANCHORED. BOAT # 2 WAS HEADING UPSTREAM AND DID NOT SEE BOAT # 1. BOAT # 2 STRUCK BOAT # 1.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0064
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CURRENT RIVER
NearestCityTown: DONIPHAN
County: RIPLEY
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
operator WAS OPERATING THE VESSEL UPSTREAM  AND MADE A SWEEPING LEFT TURN TO HEAD BACK DOWNSTREAM. Operator  MADE CONTACT WITH A TREE LIMB HANGING OVER THE WATER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0069
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: SUNRISE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR CROSSED A LARGE WAKE. THE PASSENGER  WENT AIRBORNE AND LANDED ON THE BACK OF THE PWC. THIS CAUSED HER RIGHT FEMUR TO BREAK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0071
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MERAMEC RIVER
NearestCityTown: ALLENTON
County: ST. LOUIS
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO START THE PWC IN  TOO SHALLOW OF WATER AND THE IMPELLER SUCKED UP A ROCK. THE OPERATOR TURNED THE PWC OVER TO REMOVE THE ROCK, CAUSING THE PWC TO SWAMP.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0072
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:24:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MERAMEC RIVER
NearestCityTown: FENTON
County: ST. LOUIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING UPSTREAM WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE HIS DOG.  HE WENT AGROUND AND HIS PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM THE BOAT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0073
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: INDIAN POINT
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS ON THE FLY BRIDGE WHEN HE SMELLED SMOKE.  HE WENT TO THE STEPS OF THE LIVING ROOM AND SAW FIRE AND SMOKE ON THE LOWER LEVEL.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0075
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: ROCKY MOUNT
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR JUMPED A WAKE CAUSING HIM TO BECOME AIRBORNE. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT LEG BREAKING HIS FEMUR.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0076
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRUMAN LAKE
NearestCityTown: WARSAW
County: BENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR COULD NOT SEE VERY WELL DUE TO A LIGHT THAT WAS MOUNTED. THE OPERATOR WAS TRYING TO ADJUST THE LIGHT WHILE PROCEEDING  AND RAN THE BOAT AGROUND.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0077
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: CAMDENTON
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT 1 STRUCK A WAKE EJECTING THE OCCUPANTS. BOAT SPUN AROUND AND STRUCK OPERATOR IN THE ANKLE CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0081
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: BRANSON
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person stuck in boat
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM JUMPED OFF THE FRONT OF THE PONTOON TO SWIM. AS SHE WAS EXITING THE BOAT, HER LITTLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT IN THE FRONT GATES OPENING.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0085
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: LAKE OZARK
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM HAD COMPLETED PARASAILING AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF UNHOOKING WHEN THE TOW ROPE BROKE CAUSING THE PARACHUTE TO ENGAGE AND HE WAS EJECTED INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0087
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: GRAVOIS MILLS
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT 1 WAS APPROACHING THE DOCK AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN VICTIM JUMPED FROM DOCK TO GO SWIMMING. OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND STRUCK SWIMMER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0091
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:55:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: OSAGE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT STRUCK A SERIES OF WAKES CAUSING PASSENGER TO LEAVE HER SEAT. WHEN SHE CAME BACK DOWN, SHE HIT HER HEAD ON THE FIBERGLASS SURROUNG THE SEAT BACK CUSHION.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0094
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: GRAVOIS MILLS
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: Throttle
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DOCK AND WHEN HE PUT THE VESSEL INTO GEAR, THE BOAT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND STRUCK THE DOCK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0095
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: LAKE OZARK
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT WAS OPERATING IN ROUGH WATER AT EXCESSIVE SPEED.  HE CROSSED A LARGE WAVE AND WENT AIRBORNE.  WHEN HE LANDED HE INJURED HIS BACK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0099
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: CAMDENTON
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: DESTROYED SWIM LADDER ON DOCK #1
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS SPEAKING TO PASSENGERS BEHIND HIM WHEN HE STRUCK TWO DOCKS AND A PWC THAT WAS AT THE 2ND DOCK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0100
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: OSAGE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOATS WERE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN THEY BOTH STRUCK WAKES AND TURNED INTO EACH OTHER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0105
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: KIMBERLING CITY
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
AS VICTIM WAS EXITING A SIDE DOOR, SHE SLIPPED AND FELL INTO THE WATER. HER FINGER CAUGHT ON A DOOR BRACKET CAUSING THE INJURY.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0110
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: SUNRISE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT STRUCK A LARGE WAKE CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED FROM HER SEAT. SHE LANDED IN THE SEAT CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0116
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: KIMBERLING CITY
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
SKIER WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET UP ON PLANE WHEN THEY FELL AND LET GO OF SKI ROPE. THE ROPE THEN FLEW INTO BOAT STRIKING THE PASSENGER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0123
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: LAKE OZARK
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE PWC HIT A LARGE WAKE,CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO HIT HIS FACE ON THE HANDLEBARS. THE OPERATOR WAS THEN FLIPPED OVER THE HANDLEBARS.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0124
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: LAKE OZARK
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR STRUCK A LARGE WAKE. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO  COME OUT OF HER SEAT AND LAND ON HER BACK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0130
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:48:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: CRYSTAL CITY
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR ADVISED BOAT WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND PASSENGER FELL OVERBOARD. THIS ACCIDENT IS CURRENTLY STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION


BARDID: 2009-MO-0131
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: KIMBERLING CITY
County: STONE
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
THE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WENT OFF AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 PM. ALL OCCUPANTS EXITED THE BOAT. 1 PASSENGER APPEARED TO HAVE SYMPTONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0132
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: KIMBERLING CITY
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STRUCK AN UNKNOWN UNDERWATER OBJECT, CAUSING THE BOAT TO MAKE A HARD LEFT TURN. THE TUBER BECAME AIRBORNE AND WAS INJURED WHEN THE TUBE MADE CONTACT WITH  THE WATER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0136
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: ROCKY MOUNT
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: hazardous waters
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: BROKEN/BENT DOCK
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO SPRAY ANOTHER PWC. AS SHE WAS HEADING FOR THE DOCK, SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN BOAT AND EXITED THE BOAT BEFORE IT STRUCK THE DOCK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0138
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: OSAGE RIVER
NearestCityTown: TAOS
County: COLE
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE LOCK & DAM WHEN HE APPARENTLY CHANGED HIS MIND AND TRIED TO HOLD ON TO THE LOCK TO STOP HIS PROGRESS. THE STRONG CURRENT FLIPPED THE PWC EJECTING THE OPERATOR.  THE OPERATOR WAS NOT WEARING A PFD.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0139
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIANGUA RIVER
NearestCityTown: LEBANON
County: LACLEDE
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OCCUPANTS WERE INEXPERIENCED CANOERS AND WERE UNABLE TO AVOID A SUBMERGED OBJECT.  THE CANOE HIT THE OBJECT, EJECTING ALL THREE OVERBOARD.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0141
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: SUNRISE BEACH
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 1 WAS APPROACHING THE DOCK WHEN THE OPERATOR WAS DISTRACTED. THE BOAT HIT THE DOCK CAUSING THE INJURED PERSON TO BE THROWN INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0152
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: OSAGE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING ACROSS A SERIES OF CRUISER WAKES. THE PERSONS IN THE BOW AREA WERE LIFTED OUT OF THEIR SEATS.  THE INJURED PERSON COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN AFTER SHE LANDED BACK IN HER SEAT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0157
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: CAMDENTON
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF BOAT 1 WAS PROCEEDING DOWN THE LAKE AND WAS DISTRACTED BY AN ITEM IN HIS HAND. HE WENT IN FRONT OF BOAT 2. BOAT 2 RAN OVER BOAT 1.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0159
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEARWATER LAKE
NearestCityTown: PIEDMONT
County: REYNOLDS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
THE INJURED PERSON FELL OFF HIS TUBE.  THE OPERATOR OF THE BOAT TURNED AND STRUCK THE TUBER IN THE WATER .


BARDID: 2009-MO-0162
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: BRANSON
County: TANEY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT #1 WAS TOO CLOSE TO ANOTHER BOAT. BOAT # 1 LET OFF THE THROTTLE AND THE PWC TURNED TO THE LEFT AND STRUCK BOAT # 2.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0163
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: ROCKY MOUNT
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE PWC OPERATOR WAS OPERATING TOO FAST AND TOO CLOSE TO A DOCK AND LOST CONTROL. HE STRUCK THE DOCK AND PWC'S THAT WERE DOCKED THERE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0164
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: OSAGE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: DAMAGED LUMBER ON THE BREAKWATER
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STRUCK A OUTER CORNER OF A BREAKWATER. THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT SOME OF THE LIGHTS ON THE BREAKWATER WERE NOT WORKING.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0165
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: BRANSON
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM WAS SITTING ON A TUBE THAT BLEW IN TOO CLOSE TO THE BACK OF THE BOAT. THE VICTIM SLID OFF THE TUBE AND WAS CUT BY THE PROPELLER. THE PROPELLER WAS NOT ENGAGED AT  THE TIME.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0166
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRUMAN LAKE
NearestCityTown: WARSAW
County: BENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS PULLING A SKIER, PLOWING WITH THE BOW ELEVATED. THE OPERATOR SAID HIS OUTDRIVE STRUCK SOMETHING IN THE WATER AND HIS BOAT STALLED.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0167
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: KIMBERLING CITY
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A PASSENGER STOOD UP WHILE THE BOAT WAS IN MOTION AND FELL BACK HITTING  HIS HEAD. THE PASSENGER WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0169
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: LAURIE
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: BROKEN RAILING, DENT IN METAL WALKWAY
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR ADVISED IT WAS VERY DARK AND HE STRUCK THE BREAKWATER. THE BOAT GOT HUNG UP ON THE WALKWAY.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0170
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: CASSVILLE
County: BARRY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT 2 EXECUTED A LEFT TURN AND TURNED DIRECTLY INTO THE PATH OF BOAT 1. BOAT 1 WAS UNABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION AND STRUCK BOAT 2.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0172
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BULL SHOALS LAKE
NearestCityTown: GAINESVILLE
County: OZARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT WAS ANCHORED WHEN PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO PULL UP A SWIM LADDER WHEN SHE SLIPPED ON WATER AND FELL INTO THE BOAT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0174
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SHELL KNOB
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT 2 WENT BETWEEN BOAT 1 AND ANOTHER BOAT AND EXECUTED A HARD LEFT TURN CAUSING THE BOAT TO DO A 180 DEGREE TURN. COMING OUT OF THE TURN, BOAT 2 THEN HEADED DIRECTLY TOWARDS BOAT 1. BOAT 1 TRIED TO AVOID A COLLISION BUT WAS STRUCK BY BOAT 2.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0175
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: LAURIE
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: improper mooring
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PONTOON BOAT CAME OFF OF LIFT AND WAS DRIFTING WITH NO LIGHTS ON. BOAT 1 WAS UNABLE TO SEE BOAT 2 DUE TO HEAVY FOG AND STRUCK BOAT 2.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0185
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: ST CHARLES
County: ST CHARLES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT 1 & 2 WERE HEADING TO THE MARINA WHEN BOAT 1 CUT IN FRONT OF BOAT 2 AND SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN. BOAT 2 TRIED TO AVOID A COLLISION BUT WAS UNABLE TO AND STRUCK BOAT 1


BARDID: 2009-MO-0186
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: POMME DE TERRE LAKE
NearestCityTown: WHEATLAND
County: HICKORY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STARTED BILGE PUMP FOR ABOUT 5  MINUTES AND THEN STARTED THE ENGINE IDLING. HE WAS CLEANING THE DASHBOARD WHEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM THE ENGINE AREA OF HIS BOAT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0187
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MERAMEC RIVER
NearestCityTown: ST. CLAIR
County: CRAWFORD
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 2 WAS OPERATING TO CLOSE BEHIND BOAT # 1. WHEN BOAT #1 STOPPED BOAT # 2 HIT  BOAT # 1 IN THE PORT REAR CORNER AND WENT UP ONTO  BOAT # 1.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0188
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MERAMEC RIVER
NearestCityTown: CUBA
County: CRAWFORD
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 1WAS HEADING UPSTREAM AND DIRECTED HIS BOAT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CHANNEL. HE STATED WHEN HE CAME AROUND THE BUSHES HE SAW A CANOE COMING TOWARD THE END OF THE CHANNEL. BOAT # 1 SHUT DOWN TO AVOID A COLLISION. BOAT 1 AND BOAT 2 DID NOT COLLIDE, HOWEVER BOAT # 2 DID CAPSIZE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0189
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: VILLAGE OF FOUR SEASONS
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 2 WAS TRAVELING DOWNSTREAM. BOAT # 1 WAS CROSSING THE LAKE AND DID NOT YIELD. BOAT # 2 DID NOT HAVE TIME TO YIELD. BOAT # 1 LEFT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT TO RETURN TO THEIR DOCK .THE OPERATOR THEN CALLED AND REPORTED THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0190
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:34:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: CAMDENTON
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE BOAT STRUCK SEVERAL LARGE CRUISER WAKES AND THE PASSENGER WAS THROWN INTO THE AIR. SHE LANDED STRIKING HER LOWER BACK AGAINST THE LOWER FIBERGLASS PORTION OF THE SEAT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0191
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARK TWAIN LAKE
NearestCityTown: VICTOR
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE CAST NETTING FOR BAIT. victim GOT TANGLED IN THE NET AND FELL INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0192
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE LAKE
NearestCityTown: MINDENMINES
County: BARTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM WAS FISHING  BY HIMSELF. HE WAS IN POOR HEALTH AND WAS NOT WEARING HIS PFD. IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT ACTUALLY OCCURRED.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0194
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: ROCKY MOUNT
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS BEING TOWED ON A WAKE BOARD WHEN HE FELL OFF.  HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON AN OBJECT IN THE WATER, POSSIBLE THE HANDLE OF THE TOW ROPE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0196
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: KIMBERLING CITY
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR STARTED VIBRATING.  HE LOOKED BACK TOWARD THE ENGINE AND SAW A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE COMING OUT.  HE USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0201
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: SUNRISE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
PropertyDamageDescription: CONCRETE SEAWALL, SEVERE DAMAGE TO BASE OF WALL AND INTEGRITY TO STRENGTH, LARGE SECTION MISSING.
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 1 HAD LIMITED VISIBILITY DUE TO CONDENSATION ON THE WINDSHIELD.  THE BOAT RAN COMPLETELY AGROUND WHILE AVOIDING ANOTHER BOAT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0202
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: BLUE EYE
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 1 WAS FOLLOWING BOAT # 2 TOO CLOSELY.  BOAT # 2 MADE A 180 DEGREE TURN AND STOPPED IN THE PATH OF BOAT # 1.  THE BOATS COLLIDED.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0203
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: LAURIE
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 1 AND BOAT # 2 WERE ANCHORED AT BOAT RACES.  BOAT # 1 WAS PULLING HIS ANCHOR UP WHEN THE WIND CAUGHT HIS BOAT AND BLEW IT INTO BOAT # 2.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0204
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHOAL CREEK
NearestCityTown: JOPLIN
County: NEWTON
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 1 STRUCK BOAT # 2 AS BOAT # 2 CROSSED IN FRONT OF HIM.  THE OPERATOR OF BOAT # 2 WAS THROWN OFF AND DROWNed


BARDID: 2009-MO-0205
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:04:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MERAMEC RIVER
NearestCityTown: STEELVILLE
County: CRAWFORD
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS LAUNCHING IN A VERY STRONG CURRENT.  ONCE CLEAR OF THE TRAILER, THE BOAT WAS SWEPT AGAINST THE BRIDGE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0206
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: ST CHARLES
County: ST CHARLES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
PASSENGER WENT FOR A RIDE ON A PWC WITH AN OPERATOR SHE DID NOT KNOW. SHE FELL OFF THE PWC AND WAS INJURED.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0211
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityTown: LAKE OZARK
County: MILLER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT # 1 COLLIDED WITH BOAT # 2. OPERATOR OF BOAT # 1 WAS NOT MAINTAINING A LOOKOUT AND DID NOT SEE BOAT # 2 IN TIME TO AVOID A COLLISION.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0212
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityTown: BRANSON
County: STONE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE BOAT WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED  AND FLIPPED SIDEWAYS , LANDING UPSIDE DOWN.  OPERATOR LEFT THE SCENE AND DID NOT REPORT THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0214
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityTown: RULO
County: HOLT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK HIS BOAT ALONG A STEEP MUD BANK. THE BOAT TOOK ON WATER FROM THE FORCE OF THE WATER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0217
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONGVIEW LAKE
NearestCityTown: KANSAS CITY
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person impact with vessel equi
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 DROPPED THE TROLLING MOTOR IN A FOLDING BRACKET INTO THE LAKE.  WHEN HE DID THIS , IT PINCHED OFF PART OF ONE FINGER.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0218
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKS FORK RIVER
NearestCityTown: EMINENCE
County: SHANNON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: sudden medical condition
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECTS WERE CANOEING AND STRUCK A ROOT WAD. THE CANOE CAPSIZED AND EJECTED THE OCCUPANTS. subject 1 WAS OBSERVED CLUCHING HIS CHEST WHILE STANDING IN THE WATER. THEN SEEN FLOATING UNRESPONSIVE.  VICTIM SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0220
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: POMME DE TERRE LAKE
NearestCityTown: FLEMINGTON
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Overloading
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: 4 RODS & REELS, 2 TACKLE BOXES, 12 VOLT BATTERY
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM STOOD UP AND CAUSED BOAT TO CAPSIZE. OPERATOR HELD ON TO VICTIM UNIL A PASSING BOAT ASSISTED THEM TO SHORE.


BARDID: 2009-MO-0221
Date: 2009-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG RIVER
NearestCityTown: DITTMER
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING UPSTREAM. THE WATER BECAME SHALLOW AND THE BOAT STRUCK ROCKS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE RIVER. THE OPERATOR LOST CONTROL AND THE BOAT STRUCK A ROOT WAD.


BARDID: 2009-MP-0003
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:03:00
State: MP
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityTown: Rota Island, CNMI
County: CNMI
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Throttle
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
At around 1900 hrs., I verbally interviewed the Captain of MV Sunrise and the Rota Health Center.  According from Operator that around 0900 - 1000 hrs., he and the two brothers namel left east Harbor headed to Alaguan bay for fishing expedition.  Operator then stated that once he got close to reef area, crew got into the reef.  Seconds later the throttle couldn't engage to reverse gear.  Operator then stated that the swell lift the boat and push it into the reef, they try to maneuver the boat was unsuccessfull.  Operator then told brother to go and call for help and the complainant ranch.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:53:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: private pond
NearestCityTown: meridian
County: l;auderdale
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
victim was fishing in pond and boat capsized.....his body was recovered and cause of death was ruled as drowning.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
23 foot vessel was underway with 4 member onboard....vessel was taking on water and sank about 1 and 1/2 mile SSE of Bayou Caddy....all 4 members were rescued.....


BARDID: 2009-MS-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: chickasawhay river
NearestCityTown: Leakesville
County: Greene
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject  backed a PWC down the ramp into the Chichasawhay river.  After the boat was launched into the river operator made a test run and when he turned abruptly he fell off the PWC striking his head on the watercaraft.    subject stated that he swam towards the bank and collapsed at the edge of the water....she held his head above water and called 911....He could not be revived....Autopsy results noted trauma to the head .........


BARDID: 2009-MS-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Back Bay Biloxi
NearestCityTown: Biloxi
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the way to gulfport boat was running in channel when vessel ran aground at high rate of speed causing a sudden stop and everyone in vessel to be thrown and equipment to hit occupants and together causing injuries......to 3 people


BARDID: 2009-MS-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wittington
NearestCityTown: Rosedale
County: Bolivar
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
according to witness who was fishing on the bank....he saw victim leave the bank in his boat and heard a thump noise and looked up and saw victim in the water and the boat circling around him.... victim body was recovered 2 days later and cause of death was drowning.......


BARDID: 2009-MS-0008
Date: 2009-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tchoutacabouffa River
NearestCityTown: Diberville
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessell # 1 was slowing to avoid a stump in the river when second vessel struck the rear of his boat causing damage.....he thought the other vessel had a reg # of LA 5226 FN....but was not sure on digits.......


BARDID: 2009-MS-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jourdan River
NearestCityTown: Waveland
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was going North on the Jordan river  the vessel went around a bend to fast and slung the tube into some limbs and part of a tree limb stricking out of the water.....causing back injury to one and severe neck lacerations to the other.....pair was airlifted to hospital and approx 40 staples to fix neck.......


BARDID: 2009-MS-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mackey Lake
NearestCityTown: Clarksdale
County: Cohoma
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of may 16, 2009  subjects were boating and the 6 year old child fell from the boat....the father jumped out of the boat and swam to him and was bringing him back to the vessel when he started saying he could not make it and a person on the bank cut the rope off of the flag pole and swam out to him....as the witness got to the father and son the father went under and never came up and the witness brought the 6 year old to the bank......he then swam back out to the boat and brought it and the 10 year old son to shore and stayed with the boys till officers arrived.........


BARDID: 2009-MS-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pearl river
NearestCityTown: Flowood
County: Rankin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was operating his pwc below the spillway on the pearl river.....He stated that he was running less than 20 mph when he hit a submerged log and it threw him off and he hit a stick and it stuck into his leg...He was transported to university hospital and admitted for severe laceration to his right leg......


BARDID: 2009-MS-0012
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: private pond
NearestCityTown: Madison
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject stated that the boat tilted and threw them out of the boat...she managed to hold onto the boat and then swim to shore ....when she got to shore she saw victim floating in the water face down......she and the witness pulled his body to the bank and tried to do CPR and dialed 911.......


BARDID: 2009-MS-0013
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay Springs Lake
NearestCityTown: Tishomingo
County: Tishomingo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
AFTER LAUNCHING BOAT INTO BAYSPRINGS LAKE AT SANDERS LANDING BOAT RAMP operatror ATTEMPTED TO START THE BOAT WHICH BACKFIRED IGNITING FUEL THAT WAS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT....  BOTH SUBJECTS JUMPED FROM THE BOAT AND SWAM TO SHORE.  THE VESSEL WAS COMPLETELY BURNED....


BARDID: 2009-MS-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOURDAN RIVER
NearestCityTown: KILN
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
operator STATED THAT subject WAS STANDING UP IN THE BOAT WHEN HE HIT THE WAKE FROM ANOTHER BOAT.  AND THAT subject FELL DOWN IN BOAT AND HIT HER SHOULDER ON DECK OF BOAT..  subject WAS TAKEN TO HANCOCK MEDICAL CENTER TREATED AND RELEASED…


BARDID: 2009-MS-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT THEY HAD A FISH ONLINE AND WAVES WERE BIG..  EVERYONE WENT TO ONE SIDE OF BOAT AND BIG WAVE ROLLED BOAT OVER PUTTING THEM ALL IN THE WATER...NO ONE WAS INJURED.....


BARDID: 2009-MS-0017
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ross Barnett Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Madison
County: Rankin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was unloading his boat and pulled it up to the dock......when he jumped to the dock he noticed that he must have left it in reverse for it was backing away from the dock on its own.  He jumped to the boat and missed and fell into the water and the boat backed into him and the prop struck him in his right side causing 3 large gashes.......The boat continued to operate in a circle and came to rest on the rocks on the oposite side of the dock. subject 1 was taken by ambulance to UMC Hospital…


BARDID: 2009-MS-0018
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sardis Lake
NearestCityTown: Oxford
County: Lafayette
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 and 2 were fishing when they noticed their boat was taking on water, before they could get back to the bank it sunk.   They held onto a tree until search and rescue found them.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wolf Lake
NearestCityTown: Yazoo City
County: Humphreys
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were playing......vessel 2 was sitting still in water when vessel 1 approached and attempted to spin around and throw water on operator of vessel 2.    As vessel1 approached he hit a wave and ran over vessel 2 causing damage to vessel 1.  Breaking hull and spider cracking hull on bottom.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOURDAN RIVER
NearestCityTown: Kiln
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 WAS DRIVING HIS BOAT PULLING THE 2 GIRLS ON AN INNER TUBE.  subject 1 WAS TURNING AROUND IN THE JOURDAN RIVER TO DROP THE GIRLS OFF ON A SANDBAR WHEN HE MADE HIS TURN THE TUBE WENT INTO THE TIMBER ON THE SANDBAR SIDE OF THE RIVER CAUSING subject 2 TO HIT A TREE WITH HER HEAD.   THE SECOND CHILD WAS THROWN ONTO THE BANK.  CPR WAS ATTEMPTED AT THE SCENE UNTIL EMS ARRIVED AND THEY WERE TRANSPORTED TO HANCOCK MEDICAL CENTER AND LATER TO GULFPORT MEMORIAL.subject 2 WAS A FATALITY.  subject 3 WAS LATER RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0021
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: PEARL RIVER
NearestCityTown: CANTON
County: RANKIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 and 2 WERE ON THE PEARL RIVER RIDING THEIR PWC WHEN THEY WERE COMING BACK TO THE NO WAKE ZONE THEY WERE STRUCK BY ANOTHER VESSEL CAUSING subject 1'S LEG TO BREAK.   THE OTHER VESSEL CONTINUED ON DOWN THE RIVER.   subject 1 WAS TAKEN TO THE RAMP  AND TRANSPORTED TO UMC HOSPITAL.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:20:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKABUTLA LAKE
NearestCityTown: COLDWATER
County: TATE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Seats
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 and 2 WERE FISHING IN THE BOAT.   subject 1 WAS SITTING IN THE PEDESTAL SEAT IN THE FRONT WHEN HIS SEAL BROKE CAUSING HIM TO FALL INTO THE LAKE.  subject 2 JUMPED IN AFTER HIM BUT COULD NOT GET TO HIM IN TIME.   subject 1 DROWN AND subject 2 WAS PICKED UP BY ANOTHER FISHERMAN WHO WAS FISHING NEARBY.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0023
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF SOUND
NearestCityTown: GULFPORT
County: HARRISON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentCause2: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
WHEN RETURNING FROM A FLOUNDER FISHING TRIP TO CAT ISLAND WE WERE RUNNING AND HIT A FLOATING OBJECT IN THE WATER NEAR A DREDGE RIG.   THE OBJECT APPEARED TO BE A STEEL DRUM WITH NO LIGHTS ON IT ATTACHED TO A FLOATING PIPE.  IT DAMAGED OUR HULL AND WE STARTED TAKING ON WATER SO WE WENT ONINTO PORT AND CONTACTED THE COAST GUARD.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELECTRIC MILL POND
NearestCityTown: SCOOBA
County: KEMPER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 WAS DISCOVERED FLOATING FACE DOWN IN LAKE ABOUT 50 YARDS FROM HIS BOAT.  FAMILY HAD WITNESSED HIM FISHING IN BOAT ABOUT 3 HOURS EARLIER FROM CABIN OVERLOOKING LAKE.   CORONER RULED DEATH AS FRESH WATER DROWNING.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: FARM POND
NearestCityTown: LOUISVILLE
County: WINSTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECTS WERE REPORTED MISSING AND SEARCH WAS STARTED THE NEXT MORNING.  THEIR VEHICLE WAS LOCATED AND THE JON BOAT THEY HAD USED WAS FLOATING IN THE POND HALF FULL OF WATER.  DIVERS WERE CALLED IN AND THE NEXT DAY THEIR BODIES WERE RECOVERED..  BOTH DIED FROM DROWNING AND WAS STATED BY FAMILY MEMBERS THAT THEY COULD NOT SWIM.   NO PFD WERE FOUND IN THE BOAT OR FLOATING IN THE POND.....


BARDID: 2009-MS-0028
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: BILOXI
County: HARRISON
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
NARRATIVE STATES.....STORM HIT SHIPISLAND FROM THE NORTH WITH STRONG WINDS AND LARGE WAVES....4'-8'....WAX
S IN APPROX 4' OF WATER WITH 70' OF ANCHOR LINE OUT...WAVES OVER TOOK VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: PASCAGOULA RIVER
NearestCityTown: VANCLEAVE
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: sharp turn
MachineryFailure: Steering
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR REPORT STATES THAT " BOLTS CAME LOSE ON JACK PLATE WHICH CAUSED THE MOTOR TO BE CROOKED AND CAUSED THE BOAT TO HOOK.   I WAS TRANSPORTING 4 GIRLS TO THEIR CAR WHEN IT HAPPENED.  MY SHOULDER WAS INJURED AND ONE GIRL BROKE HER ARM.   THE OTHER 3 ARE FINE"


BARDID: 2009-MS-0031
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE VIEW
NearestCityTown: HORN LAKE
County: DESOTO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Starting in Gear
AccidentCause2: weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
STATEMENT OF VESSEL 1 SAID " I WAS HELPING A GUY GET HIS PONTOONOUT OF THE LAKE AND THE WIND WAS BLOWING HARD AND HE WAS UP AGAINST THE ROCKS.....AFTER I PULLED HIM OFF THE ROCKS HE STARTED HIS BOAT AND IT WAS IN GEAR AT FULL THROTTLE AND RAN HARD INTO MY BOAT AND BOUNCED OFF AND WHEN IT TURNED HIS PROP HIT THE SIDE OF MY VESSEL CAUSING DAMAGE....


BARDID: 2009-MS-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:46:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: rolland lakes
NearestCityTown: puckett
County: rankin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECT WAS FISHING OUT OF 12' JON BOAT SITTING ON AN ICE CHEST.   SUBJECT STOOD UP TO GET ITEM OUT OF CHEST AND FELL IN WATER.  WITNESS SEARCHED FOR SUBJECT AND PULLED HIM FROM LAKE AFTER 15 MINUTES FORM FALL OVERBOARD.  SUBJECT PRONOUNCED DEAD ON SCENE BY AMR.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0035
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENN-TOM COLUMBUS LAKE
NearestCityTown: WEST POINT
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
synopsis states that.....subject 1 and friend were fishing on columbus lake and were on the south side of waverly island when they attempted to crank outboard motor to leave it caught fire.....they attempted to put it out but had no luck and left boat and wadded to shore....calling for assistance on cell phone.....


BARDID: 2009-MS-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Unknown
NearestCityTown: bentonia
County: YAZOO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
NEVER RECEIVED AN INCIDENT REPORT ON THIS FATALITY.....BUT ACCORDING TO NEWSPAPER ARTICLE IN CLARION LEDGER IT STATED....A BENTONIA MAN DROWNED ON SUN THE 9TH WHILE FISHING DID NOT KNOW HOW TO SWIM.  subject 1, 37, WAS FISHING WITH ANOTHER MAN IN A SMALL BODY OF WATER IN BENTONIA.   YAZOO CORONER SAID THE BOAT FLIPPED OVER AND  TOSSED BOTH MEN INTO THE WATER.   THE MAN WITH subject 1 WAS ABLE TO GET BACK IN THE BOAT BUT subject 1 NEVER SURFACED.  THE MAN WAS ABLE TO PADDLE BACK TO LAND AND CALL FOR HELP.  MEMBERS OF THE BENTONIA VFD WERE ABLE TO DIVE IN AND PULL subject 1 BODY OUT OF THE WATER.......


BARDID: 2009-MS-0037
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: TCHOUTACABOUFFA
NearestCityTown: DIBERVILLE
County: HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS STOPPED FOR RECKLESS OPERATION ON THETCHOUTACABOUFFA RIVER BY STATE BOATING OFFICERS OF THE MDWFP.  OFFICERS INSTRUCTED VESSEL 1 OPERATOR  TO FOLLOW THEM AT IDLE SPEED AROUND THE BLIND CORNER AND INTO A SAFER STRAIGHT PORTION OF THE RIVER.   CONTRARY TO LAWFUL COMMAND....VESSEL 1 OPERATOR TURNED HIS VESSEL AROUND AND PROCEEDED UP RIVER AND ATTEMPTED TO FLEE OFFICERS.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR STRUKE VESSEL 2 WHICH WAS CRUISING DOWN RIVER AT A SLOW SPEED.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR  AND PASSENGER WERE EJECTED FROM BOAT INTO WATER AS IT ROLLED OVER VESSEL 2 AND OVERTURNED....VESSEL 2 OPERATOR WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL 1 AND EJECTED.....VESSEL 2 PASSENGERS  WERE STRUCK BY VESELL 1 BUT REMAINED INSIDE VESSEL 2......


BARDID: 2009-MS-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: PASCAGOULA RIVER
NearestCityTown: MOSSPOINT
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 ENGAGED IN TUBING OCCUPIED SOLELY BY subject 1 AND HAVING 3 PEOPLE ON THE INNERTUBE.  2 WHO ARE LISTED AS WITNESS AND 1 LISTED AS AN INJURY...DURING A CHANGE IN DIRECTION OF VESSEL 1 THE TOW ROPE BECAME ENTANGLED AROUND subject 2's LEGS AND WHEN PULLED TAYGHT BY THE BOAT THE ENTANGLED TOW ROPE CAUSED DAMAGE TO BOTH OF subject 2's LEGS....


BARDID: 2009-MS-0040
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: gulf of mexico
NearestCityTown: Biloxi
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Report stated "  We were headed to horn island and we decided to stop because of the rough water.  When we stopped the motors killed and would not restart.  waves begun capsizing the back of the boat and in 10 minutes the boat was sunk.   we were in 10 foot of water and the boat was to far gone to save.  The stern hit bottom while the bow was up afloat by an air pocket.


BARDID: 2009-MS-0041
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: biloxi backbay
NearestCityTown: Biloxi
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
report stated " cruising from Biloxi to Gulfport when we hit a dredge pipe submerged about a foot under the water....In the channel....several other vessel hit the same pipe....the next day the pipe was well above the water and clearly visible....pipe was not marked when it was under water........


BARDID: 2009-MS-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: back bay
NearestCityTown: Gulfport
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
report stated "  cruising in channel and hit underwater object ........there were dredging crews working the area and there was no warning markers at location....3 boats in all hit the same thing within 2-5 minutes..."


BARDID: 2009-MS-0043
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityTown: Biloxi
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator / Deceased apparently struck pops ferry bridge while trying to go under bridge at high tide and was ejected out of boat and drowned.


BARDID: 2009-ms-0044
Date: 2009-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: MS Sound
NearestCityTown: ocean springs
County: jackson
WaterConditions: rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: strong
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the brief report that I acquired from the DMR.....it states that on the above date the above listed people were headed to the mainland from the west tip of horn island.   The vessel they were in began to take on water, the captain turned on the bilge pump.  They continued taking on water into the vessel and the vessel overturned.  All individuals went into the water.


As per conversation with DMR on 04-06-2010....The body of missing person  was found about Feb. 2010 off of Chandeler Island, according to Louisiana authorities.....


BARDID: 2009-MS-1000
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickwick Lake
NearestCityTown: Iuka
County: Tishomingo
WaterConditions: calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
victim was swimming with children to help them get on a tube behind the boat.  Witnesses stated that vicitm turned onto his back with his arms crossed on his chest.  They asked if he was ok and he replied "no" and went under.


BARDID: 2009-MS-1001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-08 00:00:00
State: MS
NameOfBodyOfWater: barnett reservoir
County: madison
WaterConditions: calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News media report indicates a vessel operator was operating his vessel at high speeds (70mph) jumping wakes when he was ejected.  News media reports indicate serious internal injuries including a cracked sternum and ruptured spleen.  Victim allegedly was unconscious in the water for 10 minutes.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bitterroot River
NearestCityTown: Hamilton
County: Ravalli
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
3 men fishing from raft on Bitterroot River from Angler's Roost to Hamilton. The operator was rowing, Passenger 1 in front of raft, Deceased in rear seat. At the confluence of Bitterroot and Skalkaho Creek, there was a small log mostly submerged sticking out from the bank. The strong current pushed them into the log. The raft swung around and was pinned against a smaller log that was completely submerged. The raft instantly flipped and threw the men out upstream of the log.  None of the three men were wearing PFDs. The operator grabbed the log and held on. Passenger 1 was under water and pushed downstream about 20 yards as his wadders filled with water.  He crawled to the bank. The operator felt the deceased grab his legs underwater, but he let go when the current pulled him away. deceased never came to the surface.  The operator said he saw their life jackets floating in the river.  The deceased was found 3/4 mile downstream pinned under a log about 2 to 2 1/2 hours after the incident.  Rescuers tried CPR and other life saving measures, but were unsucessful.  The operator and passenger 1 were found by a rescue helicopter on an island in the river and flown to the site where the deceased body was recovered.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-20 00:00:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yellowstone River
NearestCityTown: Columbus
County: Stillwater
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator tipped over the kayak and exited the vessel.    The vessel floated downstream and could not be retrieved.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0005
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:21:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ennis Lake
NearestCityTown: McAllister
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
The boat operator was operating the motorboat 1/2 mile off shore from Koybayashi Boat Ramp with three occupants onboard.  The group was engaged in fishing when the wind picked up considerably out of the north west to speeds of 20-25 mph. The operator stated the surface of Ennis Lake quickly became very rough and choppy.  The operator stated the waves were approx. 3 feet high across the lake.  the operator began to run the boat back to shore to Koybayashi Beach.  The operator stated the boat immediately began to take on water as the manuvered between waves.  Occupant 3, had his PFD on during the whole trip.  Occupant 1 and 2, also put PFDs on as winds began to pick up on the lake. The operator stated suddenly the bow of the boat rose and a large amount of water entered the stern of the boat.  All occupants were dumped out of the boat as it capsized. The operator also put a PFD on at this time.  All occupants held on to the boat as it drifted and began to sink.  They all drifted with the boat for approx 1/4 mile and for 10 -15 minutes.  They then were rescued by an individual who been observing  their accident.  As the occupants began to load onto the rescuers boat the operator observed the boat completely sink and disappear from site.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0006
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Flathead Lake
NearestCityTown: Lakeside
County: Flathead
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: ONBOARD LIGHTS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 was traveling east at 28 MPH (according to the GPS unit on board) when it struck the port side of vessel #2 that was traveling northwest.  Vessel #2 navigational lights were not functioning and the rear anchor light was functioning according to witnesses.  Vessel #1 navigational lights and rear anchor light were functioning according to witnesses.  Vessel #1 had 10 people on board and recommended capacity is 8.  Operator of Vessel #1 had a BAC .02. Operator BAC on Vessel #2 was 0.0.  There were the required number of PFD's on both vessels and nobody was wearing PFD's except the 2 kids under the age of 12.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swiftcurrent Lake
NearestCityTown: Babb
County: Glacier
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug use
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 14, 2009 at about 0808 hours Park Dispatch notified me at my residence that a possible drowning had occurred in the Swiftcurrent Lake near the Many Glacier Hotel, that rangers were on scene conducting a search and that I was being dispatched to the scene to conduct an investigation.  I drove to the scene arriving at approximately 1011 hours and met with the Incident Commander District ranger who game me a brief summary of what he believed happened.  ranger told me that ranger2 had started the investigation by talking to the Grizzly Security contract security guards who were among the first to respond when the call came in around 0330 hours.

I found ranger2 near the Swiftcurrent Dam and adjoining residence on the Many Glacier Hotel access road.  Ranger2 told me he had just been talking with the primary boat operator (PBO), who was in the dorm.  Ranger2 also told me that according to what he had been able to learn so far PBO and the deceased were among a large group of GPI employees attending a party in the Many Glacier Hotel employee recreation hall.  While attending the party both the PBO and the deceased had been consuming alcoholic beverages.  At about 0300 to 0330 the PBO asked the deceased if he wanted to go for a canoe ride on Swiftcurrent Lake in the PBO’s canoe.  The deceased said yes and they went from the party to the PBO’s residence where the deceased took his wallet and cell phone out of his pockets and left them in the PBO’s room.  The PBO and the deceased then took the PBO’s 14 foot canoe, paddles and two life preservers to Swiftcurrent Lake where they went onto the water without putting on the life preservers on.  Shortly into the paddle they capsized, the PBO made it to shore, and the deceased did not and the two security officers arrived shortly after hearing a commotion on or near the water.

Ranger2 said he and ranger3 had already taken statements from the two security officers and the PBO.  He gave me those statements and they are attached to this report.  Ranger2 and I then went to talk to the PBO at his room in the nearby dorm.  I asked the PBO if he was up to talking and he said yes so I drove him over to the Many Glacier ranger station complex where at 1105 hours I interviewed him in the community room.  Ranger2 was sent to ask GPI management to canvass any dorm rooms where the deceased might be staying if he got out of the water and wasn’t seen.

The PBO related the following description of the incident to me:  About a week before he had gone to Kalispell and bought a canoe.  He has considerable canoeing experience and because of all the lakes in the area wanted one in Montana.  He went to the employee party at the hotel after work and decided after it quit raining that he would like to go on a canoe paddle on Swiftcurrent Lake so he went in search of someone to go with him.  A couple of people said no but he asked the deceased if he wanted to go and he said yes.

The PBO and the deceased went to the PBO’s room where he told him to take anything out of his pockets that he didn’t want to get wet and they took the canoe to the lake.  The PBO said about 5 minutes into their paddle he told the deceased to quit paddling as he wasn’t doing it right.  PBO explained to me that the deceased was constantly paddling too hard on one side or the other and pulling them off course.  PBO said they were about 50 yards from shore when suddenly the boat capsized and he and the deceased were in the water.  The deceased was trying to right the boat but the PBO told him that wasn’t going to happen and that they should swim to shore.  He said they kept calling out to each other by first name and that when he was almost to shore he hit bottom, stood up called for the deceased but he didn’t answer.  He was still calling to the deceased when the security officers arrived to help.  I asked the PBO if he had been drinking and he said yes, he had drunk four beers a


BARDID: 2009-MT-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooney Resv.
NearestCityTown: Boyd
County: Carbon
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: sharp turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2220 May 30, 2009 officer met with Deputy at Cooney State Park HQ.  Deputy reported that he had stopped a vehicle on Boyd-Cooney Dam Rd and found that they were in route to a hospital in Billings with an injured male who had a PWC accident at Cooney Reservoir.
At approximately 2236 May 30, 2009 Deputy2 contacted the Carbon County Dispatcher and requested that she find out which hospital the injured PWC operator was taken to and to request that the injured operator or one of his party to contact Deputy2 on the cell phone.  Dispatch advised Deputy2 that the injured operator was at St Vincent’s and had left word with the ER Nurse to have someone contact the Carbon County SO at which time she would pass Deputy2’s contact information and advise Deputy2 via radio that Deputy2 would have a call coming in.
At approximately 0004 May 31, 2009 the injured operator contacted Deputy2 by phone from the hospital and the injured operator advised Deputy2 that he had made a hard turn with a PWC and had been thrown over and across the handle bars.  The injured operator stated that the incident occurred at approximately 2000 hours.  The injured operator advised that he would be released from the hospital before morning.  Deputy2 advised the injured operator that he would have to return to Cooney State Park at 1100 hours on May 31, 2009 to make an accident report regarding his injury.
Deputy2 advised the injured operator would be meeting with Deputy3 at the Cooney State Park HQ and to bring witnesses to accident and equipment information to include owner information.  The injured operator agreed.  The injured operator and witness 1 met with Deputy3 on May 31, 2009 at Cooney State Park HQ.  The injured operator provided personal information and equipment information and Witness 1 provided a Carbon County SO Voluntary Witness Statement.
According to Witness 1 the injured operator was traveling at a high rate of speed (Approximately 60 MPH) at approximately 8:00 pm and fell off the PWC, was able to get back on and come to shore at which time they determined that he was injured at took him to the hospital.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hauser Resv.
NearestCityTown: York
County: Lewis & Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
WAS PULLING A WAKEBOARDER  AND WE WERE 30 YARDS FROM THE NEAREST VISIBLE DREDGE PILE.  SPEED WAS 25-27 MPH.  ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DEPTH FINDER WENT OFF AND THEN WE HIT AN UNSEEN DREDGE PILE.  I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE BOAT AND PULLED UP THE TRIM.  GOT THE WAKEBOARDER OUT OF THE WATER, IN WHICH THE WATER CAME UP TO HIS UPPER SHINS.  LIMPED THE BOAT BACK TO SHORE AND PULLED IT OUT OF THE WATER TO SEE THAT ALL THREE PROPELLER BLADES HAD BEEN BROKEN AND DAMAGED AS WELL AS THE PROPELLER HOUSING HAD A HOLE IN IT WITH GREASE LEAKING OUT OF IT.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Holter Lake
NearestCityTown: Helena
County: Lewis & Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was cruising at approximately 35 mph when Operator Vessel 1(OV1) attempted to cross the wake of another boat.  OV1, because of inexperience in the operations of PWCs, miscalculated the speed at which he was traveling with the excessively large wake created by the other boat.  When OV1 hit the wake, the two passengers onboard the PWC, passenger 1 and passenger 2, were thrown from the watercraft and landed on their sides in the water.  All three individuals were wearing PFDs. P1 was rather shaken up and appeared to have the wind knocked out of her.  P1 refused to reboard the PWC.  A passing boat observed the individuals in the water and transported them back to Holter boat ramp.  The individuals aboard the boat called 911 and requested an ambulance for P1.  Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Deputies responded as well as St. Pete's Ambulance.  P1 received oxygen but refused any further medical assistance. P2 refused all medical treatment.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Whitefish Lake
NearestCityTown: Whitefish
County: Flathead
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday 7/24/09 at about 1215 hours Officer was dispatched to Whitefish Lake City Beach regarding an injury watercraft collision.  Dispatch advised that the collision was PWC Vs. PWC with a subject down in the water.  Officer arrived at the boat ramp at about 1219 hrs and saw that medical aid was already on scene.  

     Paramedics were in the process of launching the emergency Hoover craft for the  injured party, who was just off shore and visible from the boat ramp.  The distance was approximately 300 yards away.  Officer observed a male, operator #1, hanging onto the side of his watercraft, awaiting energency medical personnel to arrive.  There were three total watercrafts grouped together as the emergency hoover craft launched from the storage building and make initial contact at the crash site.  Shortly after paramedics arrived on the water at the crash site, Officer observed as operator 1 was assisted to shore by being pulled slowly behind a watercraft, while laying face down on a backboard, provided by paramedics.
    It was determined that the watercraft that operator 1 was driving sustained minor visible damage primarily to the front end.  The watercraft was still functiona lafter the collision.  The second watercraft involved is the collision was determined to be driven by a friend of operator 1.  Operator 2 eventually came into shore and was subsequently contacted by Officers.  Operator 2's watercraft was also functional after the collision, however, sustained minor damage primarily to the front end.  Photographs were later tagged into evidence at the Whitefish Police Department.
     While still on scene and conducting the investigation Officer was contacted by the Reporting Party, who stated that she witnessed the impact and ejection of the injured male.  Other witnesses aproached Officerand provided statements.
     It should be noted that during the preliminary investigation the independent witness stated that operator 1 and operator 2 were warned by an unknown male subject to slow down their watercrafts because they were too close to shore.  All three witnesses were in agreement that they were drivingtoo fast by the beach area and shoreline prior to being warned by the unknown male.  All three witnesses stated that they were doing circles and maneuvers that appeared to be unsafe.  The maneuvers created wakes that were noticeable to the witnesses.
     Operator 1 was transported to North Valley Hospital for treatment.  Officer1 later responded to the Hospital and make contact with Operator 1 and 2.  Officer remained on scene and spoke with friends of Operator 1.  The friends related to Officer that the watercrafts were rentals from Extreme Motorsports.  They had only been in the water for about an hour before the accident occured.  The watercraft were delivered by Extreme Motorsports to the city beach.  Officer asked if they recalled who gave them the warning earlier about staying away from the shoreline and they could not explain if it was a person in an official capacity.  They believed it was someone from the public.
     Officer1 was able to provide Officer a copy of the rental agreement which states that as part of the lease agreement the waiver clearly states that the undersigned are not allowed to operate the watercraft within 200' of each other.  Based on witness statements operator 1 and 2 were both doing circles around each other prior to the collision.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dailey Lake
NearestCityTown: Emigrant
County: Park
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Boat owner and the deceased were fishing on Dailey Lake starting at 1630 hours.  Because of storms moving in and out of the area, they had to go to shore several times to seek shelter.  At around 1930 hours the wind started to blow from the North.  The waves were about two to three feet high.  While trying to turn the canoe into the wind a large wave went over the side of the canoe causing it to capsize and sink immediately.  The boat owner had a life vest on and the deceased did not.  While in the water the boat owner last saw the deceased trying to make a life vest out of his wind breaker jacket.  The boat owner floated to the south end of the lake where he was able to get out of the water.  The deceased, a fishing boat captain of a 75-foot craft, was found on the 30th of July within 20 yards of the canoe.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clark Fork River
NearestCityTown: Alberton
County: Mineral County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim's kayak overturned upon entering Tumbleweed Rapid in the Alberton Gorge section of the Clark Fork River.  A PFD and helmet were worn and the victim successfully swam out of the kayak. Victim struck his head when kayak flipped, and was hanging on to side of rescue boat momentarily but slipped under water before the boat reached shore. Victim was recovered but was unconscious and CPR was unsuccessful.  Deceased was recovering from brain cancer and may of been a contributing factor to the fatality.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tongue River Resv.
NearestCityTown: Decker
County: Big Horn
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1130 hours on July 7, 2009, I, Warden, was at Campers Point Bay, Tongue River Reservoir State Park in Big Horn County, MT.  I was off duty and at the boat launch when a boater pulled up to the dock and said a skier had hit them.  This individual was later found to be Primary Boat Operator (PBO) #2.  I then went to my residence at the State Park and grabbed my enforcement gear and vehicle.  I immediately radioed Big Horn County Dispatch and notified them of the boat accident.
	By the time I was back to the Marina area, the other boat involved had arrived.  I immediately began making sure that all the occupants were ok and safe.  I found that two of the children had possible injuries along with one adult male.  I then requested emergency medical assistance through Big Horn County for those people.  Following all this I began my accident investigation.
	Through talking to the individuals operating the boats, and also from statements made by passengers, I could ascertain the following facts:

•	The accident occurred near the mouth of Neck Bay on Tongue River Reservoir.
•	The accident occurred at approximately 1115 hours on 07/07/2009.
•	The driver of the boat pulling inner tubes (we’ll now refer to as boat number1) was PBO #1.
•	The driver of the fishing boat (we’ll now refer to as boat number 2) was PBO #2.
•	Boat number 1 collided with boat number 2.
•	Both boats were traveling at planed out speeds immediately preceding the collision.

Both parties insisted that the accident was the others fault.  During my interviews
it became apparent that neither party saw the collision coming until 1 or 2 seconds before it actually happened.  PBO #1 was able to tell me where they had traveled and that they had seen boat number 2 prior to collision but had lost sight of the vessel.  PBO #2 stated that he never saw boat number 1 until immediately before the two boats collided.  PBO #2 verified PBO #1 information about where his boat had been, and to a point, where it had traveled following their fishing activity.

	PBO #2 stated that he turned toward the shore and was beginning to slow down when he saw boat 1 rapidly approaching.  He admitted that he did not look before turning.   PBO #1l stated that he was watching the inner tubers he was towing (he demonstrated by looking over his right shoulder) and that he turned back around to see boat number 2 passing in front of him.  PBO #1 described that he immediately pulled the throttle of boat number 1 back, but the collision occurred before it had effectively slowed.  In the collision, boat 1 sustained damage to the bow (front) area of the boat and primarily to the port (left as viewed from the boats steering wheel) side.  Boat 2 sustained damage along the majority of the starboard (right) side and it appeared that the actual impact occurred toward the aft (rear) of the boat, directly behind the operators seat.  From the damage to the two boats, it appeared that the two boats were traveling nearly perpendicular to each other at impact.
	If the two boats were traveling as the evidence I could perceive suggested, Boat 1 would have had right of way in this instance.  For this reason I cited PBO #2 for failure to yield right-of-way.  For PBO #1 apparent inattention resulting in major damage to property and potential risk of serious bodily to him and others, he was cited with negligent operation.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:47:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Flathead Lake
NearestCityTown: Polson
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising the shore and having a few drinks, one of the passengers of the vessel lost his balance while walking in the aft of the vessel falling overboard and striking his head before falling into the water.  Victim was wearing a PFD.  Victim was taken to shore where he was met by an ambulance.  Transport was declined and the victim was taken to the hospital via a friends car. Victim received 10 staples to the top of his head and was released by medical authorities.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yellowstone River
NearestCityTown: Livingston
County: Park
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
3 men were floating the Yellowstone River in a drift boat.  The boat struck an object in the river (rock?) and the boat began taking on water.  All three men were thrown from the boat.  One man held onto the boat and floated with it to an island and another man swam to the shore.  victim was unable to overcome the current that pulled him under the surface.   He was found at about 9:30 that evening in about 10 feet of water.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon Lake
NearestCityTown: Seeley Lake
County: Missoula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was cornering at low speed when passenger lost balance and fell overboard over the bow.  The operator killed the engine and the victim traveled the length of the boat and the keel of the I/O hit the victim in the head.  The victim had a gash on his head and fractured his skull.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0026
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Flathead Lake
NearestCityTown: Bigfork
County: Flathead
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August 27, 2009 the above-mentioned boat, driven by the operator, was traveling from Lakeside, MT to Big Fork, MT on Flathead lake.  There were 5 occupants in the boat; operator, Injured #2, Injured #3,Injured #4, and Injured #5.  At approximately 10:19 pm the boat struck the steep rock terrain of Wayfares State Park.  The boat traveled approximately 40 feet up the steep rock bank.  When witnesses arrived on scene all occupants except Injured 2 were out of the boat and in the water or on the shore.  All occupants received injuries as a result of the crash and were transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.  Blood tests taken at the hospital showed the operators BAC was .16 two hours after the accident.  The accident was turned over to the Flathead County Sheriff’s office for further investigation.  Flathead County Attorney’s office filed three Felony Charges against the operator.  The Trial is scheduled for April 2010.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0027
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bitterroot River
NearestCityTown: Darby
County: Ravalli
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: natural phenomenon
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While floating down the Bitterroot River in a fiberglass canoe on July 3, 2009 the river washed out a bank and a 12-inch diameter tree fell over and struck the victim.  The victim was pushed down into the canoe and the passenger was thrown out of the canoe.  The victim was stabilized by Ravalli County Search and Rescue and transported to a hospital in Missoula by a Care flight helicopter.  The victim had major internal injuries including a torn aorta, torn pulmonary artery, 7 broken ribs, torn spleen, torn liver and a broken radius bone in the arm.  The victim informed me that he wouldn't have survived if he had not worn his pfd.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0028
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:08:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kootenai River
NearestCityTown: Troy
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The injured individual and passenger of Kalispell MT decided to attempt to take   
  their raft over the north side of Kootenai falls. when they went over the falls the raft capsized and both occupants were tossed into the river. Both individuals were wearing PFD's and managed to swim to the island in the center of the falls. onlookers from shore called the LCSO who responded wth search and rescue. a long line attempt was considered but the injured individual had injured his leg so the idea was abandoned. a helicopter was called in and eventually both individuals were lifted from the island and taken to St. Johns hospital in Libby. They were treated for minor injuries and released. Deputies report that they would like to attempt to go over the falls again in the future.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0029
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:07:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dickey Lake
NearestCityTown: Trego
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Thirteen year old male collided with 15 year old brother head on after coming out of a turn.  15 year old sustained injury to thumb and ankle.  Both were wearing PFD's.  Father was cited for allowing a 13 year old to operate a PWC without taking an education course.


BARDID: 2009-MT-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
State: MT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon Lake
NearestCityTown: Seeley Lake
County: Missoula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was heading back to Salmon Lake State Park from gathering wood on the west shore.  Watercraft #1 was motoring in a SE direction around an island back towards the State Park when Watercraft #2 collided with them.  Watercraft #2 was motoring in a W or slightly SW direction around the same island Watercraft #1 was trying to get around.  Both watercraft collided bow to bow at approximately a 45 degree angle with Watercraft #1 being on the right hand side of the collision and Watercraft #2 on the left hand side of the collision.  Pictures were taken of both (See attached photographs).  Watercraft #2 should have yielded the right of way to Watercraft #1.  After the collision, operator of Watercraft #1 jumped out of the boat to attempt a rescue on the unconscious driver of Watercraft #2 .  Operator vessel # 1turned Operator vessel # 2 face up in the water so he would not drown but did not want to move him for fear of neck, head, or spine injuries.  During this time, the wife of Operator vessel #1, could not stop the boat so she turned the motor off using the key.  This possibly flooded the boats motor making it inoperable or unable to start again.  Another boat nearby did not see the collision but did hear it.  That boat, belonging to Witness #1 and #2 responded when they heard people calling for help.  Upon arrival, several occupants in Witness boat helped load operator #2 on the ski deck at the rear of the boat and they transported him to shore at the State Park.  Operator #1 could not get his boat running and had to be towed in to shore.  Warden  first spoke with  Operator #1's family and got their statements.  Operator #1 agreed to take a Breath Test and showed a blood alcohol reading of .000 or no alcohol in his system.  Driver of Watercraft #2 was not given a Breath Test due to him being transported in an ambulance to Saint Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula nor was he able to give any statements.  If needed, a blood alcohol test may be performed for operator #2 from blood taken at the hospital if it was done.  Operator #'s Family and Perator #2 are the only witnesses that actually were involved and seen what happened.  All others only heard the collision and cries for help.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:40:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HYCO LAKE
NearestCityTown: SEMORA
County: PERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
ON FEBRUARY 21, 2009, AT APPROXIMATELY 0640 HOURS, OPERATOR1 LAUNCHED VESSEL 1 AT THE HYCO LAKE BOAT RAMP OFF OF KELLY BREWER RD.  
  AFTER REMOVING HIS BOAT OFF HIS TRAILER, OPERATOR1 ATTEMPTED TO DOCK HIS BOAT IN ORDER TO TIE IT UP.   OPERATOR1 REPORTED HIS THROTTLE WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND WHEN HE INITIALLY ATTEMPTED TO PUT IT IN FORWARD GEAR, IT DID NOT RESPOND.  WHEN OPERATOR1 PUSHED THE THROTTLE EVEN HARDER, HE REPORTED IT BECAME STUCK IN FORWARD GEAR.  VESSEL 1 THEN ACCELLERATED SPEED AND COLLIEDE WITH VESSEL 2 AND VESSEL 3, BY GOING IN BETWEEN THEM.  VESSELS 2 AND 3 WERE UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION AND WERE NOT UNDERWAY.  THEY WERE TIED UP PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE DOCK THEY WERE TIED UP TO.  IT WAS THE PORT SIDE OF THE BOW OF VESSEL 1 THAT MADE CONTACT WITH VESSEL 2 AND THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE BOW OF VESSEL 1 THAT MADE CONTACT WITH VESSEL 3.  VESSEL 2 WAS HIT IN THE UPPER COWLING PORTION OF THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE MOTOR RESULTING IN TWO LARGE HOLES IN THE COWLING.  THE FOOT PEDAL FOR THE TROLLING MOTOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS ALSO DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION.  VESSEL 3 SUSTAINED DAMAGES ON ITS PORT SIDE.  THE GAS LID WAS BROKEN AND THE FIBERGLASS WAS CRACKED AROUND THE GAS LID OF VESSEL 3.
  AFTER THE COLLISION WITH BOTH VESSELS, OPERATOR1 IMMEDIATELY PUT VESSEL 1 IN REVERSE GEAR.  BECAUSE THE WHEEL WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, VESSEL 1 COLLIDED WITH THE DOCK BEHIND IT AFTER GOING IN REVERSE.  IT WAS AT THIS TIME OPERATOR1 PULLED THE KILL SWITCH ON HIS VESSEL, SUCCESSFULLY SHUTTING OFF HS MOTOR.  THE PROPELLER OF VESSEL 1 SUSTAINED DAMAGES DURING THIS INCIDENT.  OPERATOR1 BELIEVES THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED EITHER FROM HITTING THE DOCK WITH HIS PROP OR COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE CONCRETE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT RAMP.  VESSEL 1 WAS REPORTED TO ALSO HAVE SCUFF MARKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BOW AND A BENT TROLLING MOTOR SHAFT AS A RESULT OF THE INITIAL COLLISION WITH VESSELS 2 AND 3.  
  THIS BOAT ACCIDENT WAS IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO THE PERSON-CASWELL LAKE AUTHORITY AND OFFICER TOOK A WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM OPERATOR1 AND GOT CONTACT INFORMATION FROM THE OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED.  IT WAS NOT UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009, THAT i, OFFICER, BECAME AWARE OF THIS ACCIDENT.  IT WAS REPORTED TO ME BY WILDLIFE OFFICER OF CASWELL COUNTY.  NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.  NO CHARGES WERE FILED.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE RHODHISS
NearestCityTown: RHODHISS
County: BURKE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009, ABOUT 12:00PM, OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT LEFT RHODHISS ACCESS AREA FOR A DAY OF FISHING.  OPERATOR WAS OPERATING A 17 FT FIBERGLASS BASS BOAT POWERED WITH A 150 HORSEPOWER ENGINE.  AFTER LEAVING THE ACCESS AREA, OCCUPANT STATED THAT HE AND OPERATOR FISHED MOST OF THE AFTERNOON WHILE DRINKING A FIFTH OF CANADIAN MIST.  THEY TRAVELED TO CASTLE BRIDGE AND BACK STOPPING ALONG THE WAY TO FISH AND DRINK.  ON THE TRIP, OCCUPANT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LITTLE WATER COMING IN THE BOAT AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO BILGE IT OUT BY HOLDING THE WIRES FROM THE BILGE PUNP TO THE BATTERY.  WHEN OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT CAME BACK DOWN THE LAKE NEAR RHODHISS ACCESS AREA, OPERATOR STARTED TO OPERATE IN A CARELESS AND NEGLIGENT MANNER.  OCCUPANT STATED THAT OPERATOR WAS DOING DOUGHNUT TYPE MANEUVERS AND AT ONE TIME HIT THE SHORE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.  AT THIS TIME, THE BOAT HAD TAKEN ON SOME WATER SO THE MEN DECIDED TO LEAVE.  OPERATOR DROPPED OCCUPANT OFF AT THE ACCESS AREA ABOUT 5:00PM.  OCCUPANT THEN BACKED THE TRAILER INTO THE WATER.  OCCUPANT STATED THAT OPERATOR HIT THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER, TRYING TO DRIVE THE BOAT ONTO THE TRAILER.  OPERATOR THEN BACKED UP IN A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, LOWERING THE STERN UNDER THE WATER LEVEL FLOODING THE BOAT.  OPERATOR THEN PUT THE ENGINE IN FORWARD GEAR AND BEGAN TURNING AROUND TO GET LINED UP ONTO THE TRAILER AGAIN.  AS HE WAS TURNING AROUND, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN.  AT THIS TIME THERE WAS ABOUT 8 TO 10 INCHES OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT.  OPERATOR THEN TRIED PADDLING TO SHORE WITH A RISHING ROD.  NOT BEING ABLE TO PADDLE THE BOAT, OPERATOR JUMPED IN TO SWIM TO SHORE.  THE BOAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 35 YARDS FROM SHORE.  OCCUPANT STATED THAT OPERATOR SWAM ABOUT 40 FEET AND SCREAMED "I'M NOT GOING TO MAKE IT".  OCCUPANT JUMPED IN AND SWAM ABOUT 10 FEET TOWARD OPERATOR.  REALIZING THAT HE WAS NOT GOING TO MAKE IT TO OPERATOR, OCCUPANT SWAM BACK TO THE SHORE, TOOK HIS JACKET OFF AND LOOKED FOR OPERATOR.  OCCUPANT COULD NOT SEE OPERATOR.  OCCUPANT THEN JUMPED BACK INTO THE WATER BUT COULD NOT RESCUE OPERATOR.  THE RESCUE SQUAD FOUND THE BOAT ADRIFT ABOUT 600 YARDS AWAY ONE HOUR LATER.  THE BOAT HAD ABOUT 8 TO 10 INCHES OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM.
  ON FEBRUARY 19, 2009, ABOUT 12:00PM, OPERATOR'S BOPDY WAS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET FROM SHORE AT RHODHISS ACCESS AREA.  

  THE TOXICOLOGY REPORT OF OPERATOR'S BAC HAS NOT COME BACK AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0003
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: DAMAGED 2 JET SKIS, LIFTS AND FLOATING DOCK
RedactedNarrative:
ON 3/7/09, ON LAKE NORMAN NEAR MARKER 12, owner WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE HIS PONTOON OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR.  THE BOAT WAS TIED TO A FLOATING DOCK WHILE owner INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY.  AFTER CONNECTING THE BATTERY, owner STARTED TOWARD THE OPERATOR'S SEAT WHEN HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE CONSOLE AREA.  owner ONLY HAD TIME TO GET OFF THE BOAT AND ATTEMPT TO PUT THE FIRE OUT FROM THE DOCK.  THE FIRE BURNED THE TIE DOWN ROPES AND ALLOWED THE PONTOON TO FLOAT INTO THE BACK OF A COVE.  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED TO CONTROL THE FIRE ON THE DOCK AND ON THE TWO JET SKIS ON THE DOCK.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO CHARGES WERE FILED.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:02:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: TUCKERTOWN LAKE
NearestCityTown: NEW LONDON
County: STANLY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
I WAS NOTIFIED OF A BOAT ACCIDENT INVOLVING A BOAT BURNING AT TUCKERTOWN LAKE NEAR THE BADIN LAKE DAM BY OUR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER.  I ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AT 00:30 HOURS.  MEMBERS OF THE STANLY COUNTY SHERRIF'S OFFICE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND RESCUE SQUAD WERE ALREADY ON THE SCENE.

MY INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF A 1970 SPORTCRAFT MOTORBOAT TOOK FIVE COMPANIONS ON A FISHING TRIP TO TUCKERTOWN LAKE.  THEY LOADED THE BOAT WITH EQUIPMENT AND PEOPLE, AND PROCEEDED TO A SPOT ON THE BANK NEAR THE TUCKERTOWN DAM.  ONCE THERE, THEY UNLOADED THERI EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO FISH FROM THE BANK. Two people REMAINED IN THE BOAT STRAIGHTENING UP THE REMAINING EQUIPMENT.  victim LIT A CIGARETTE, THIS IGNITED GASOLINE FUMES IN THE BOAT AND CAUSED A FIRE.  SEVERAL OF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE BOAT STATED THAT THEY SMELLED GAS FUMES DURING THEIR TIME IN THE BOAT.  IT IS BELIEVED THERE WAS A GAS LEAK.

THE PARTY THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGISH THE FIRE BY USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SPLASHING LAKE WATER ONTO THE BURNING BOAT.  THEY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL, AND THE BOAT BURNED DOWN TO THE WATER LINE.

THE BOAT IS REPORTED TO HAVE HAD AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF LIFE JACKETS.  NONE OF THE OCCUPANTS USED THEM.  IT IS NOT BELIEVED THAT ALCOHOL USE WAS A FACTOR IN THE INCIDENT.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TILLERY
NearestCityTown: NORWOOD
County: STANLY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
ACCIDENT ON LAKE TILLERY IN STANLY COUNTY ON MARCH 21, 2009.  CALL CAME IN ABOUT 22:00 THAT A BOAT HAD BEEN GOING IN A CIRCLE FOR OVER 30 MINUTES.  WHEN I GOT TO THE LAKE, THE BOAT WAS STILL GOING IN CIRCLES.  THE RESCUE SQUAD GOT THE BOAT STOPPED AND PULLED IT BACK TO A DOCK.  WE STARTED SEARCHING FOR THE VICTIM IN THE AREA THAT THE BOAT WAS FOUND.  A WOMAN CAME TO THE DOCK AND STATED THAT HER HUSBAND HAD WENT OUT ON A BOAT ANS WAS NOT BACK YET.  THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BOAT MATCHED AND IT WAS REGISTERED TO THE VICTIM'S UNCLE.  THE BOAT WAS FOUND 300-400 YARDS AWAY FROM THEIR DOCK.  I PUT A MEDIC AND A RESCUE PERSON IN MY BOAT AND BEGAN TO SEARCH ALONG WITH TWO OTHER RESCUE BOATS.  ON MY SECOND PASS THROUGH THE AREA WE SPOTTED THE VICTIM FACE DOWN IN THE WATER.  WE TOOK THE VICTIM TO THE DOCK AND HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN THE AMBULANCE.  THERE WAS NO TREATMENT GIVEN DUE TO THE TIME IN THE WATER AND THE CONDITION OF THE BODY.

BROUGHT THE BOAT BACK TO THEIR DOCK AND SECURED IT AND CHECKED BOAT FOR ANY INDICATION OF AN ACCIDENT, BUT NONE FOUND.  THERE WAS THREE PFDS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOAT BESIDE THE DRIVER'S SEAT.  THE VICTIM DID NOT USE ONE.  THE WIFE STATED THAT HE HAD 5-6 BEERS AND HAD TWO MIXED DRINKS THAT EVENING.  AFTER LEAVING THE AREA, I WENT BY THE HOSPITAL TO SEE IF THEY HAD FOUND ANY CUTS OR BRUISES THAT I DID NOT SEE, BUT THEY STATED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY.  THE MEDICAL EXAMINER STATED THAT THE BAC RESULTS WOULD NOT BE BACK FOR ABOUT A MONTH.

THE RESULTS OF WHAT CAUSED THE VICTIM TO FALL OVERBOARD IS NOT KNOWN.  THE BOAT WAS UNSTABLE WHEN YOU STOOP UP OR WALKED ON IT.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:45:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHEARON HARRIS LAKE
NearestCityTown: HOLLY SPRINGS
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
operator AND 3 FRIENDS ARRIVED AT SHEARON HARRIS LAKE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30AM ON THE MORNING OF APRIL 6, 2009, TO GO CRAPPIE FISHING.  THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY A DEPUTY SHERRIF WHO WAS AT THE HOLLOMAN ACESS AREA AROUND THE SAME TIME.  SUBJECTS HEADED TOWARD THE HOLLOMAN BRIDGE TO BEGIN FISHING.  A SHORT WHILE LATER ONE SUBJECT IN THE REAR OF THE BOAT NOTICED WATER BUILDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT.  operator MOVED TO THE REAR AND OPENED THE REAR HATCH. WATER HAD COMPLETELY FILLED THIS AREA OF THE BOAT.  operator IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO CRANK THE BOAT BUT HAD NO POWER.  WITHIN 30 SECONDS, THE BOAT FILLED AND SANK.  TWO SWAM TO SHORE, TWO STAYED WITH THE BOAT.  911 WAS CALLED.  UPON ARRIVAL, THE VESSEL WAS STILL TIED TO THE BRIDGE PILING WITH ABOUT 3 FEET OF THE BOW OF THE BOAT OUT OF THE WATER.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOSS LAKE
NearestCityTown: SHELBY
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED AND INVESTIGATION INITIATED ON 4/20/09.  operator STATED HE WAS OPERATING A MOTORBOAT IN THE BUFFALO CREEK SECTION OF MOSS LAKE THE AFTERNOON OF 4/11/09.  HE AND HIS TWO PASSENGERS WERE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO FISH BACK IN THE CREEK.  THE VESSEL HAD LEFT A DEEPER SECTION OF THE CREEK AND WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THE SHALLOWER CREEK, MAYBE 30 FT WIDE.  operator SAID HE FELT THE BOAT STRIKE SOMETHING SENDINg IT VEERING LEFT ONTO A SAND BANK AND THROUGH A PATCH OF TREES.  THE ACCIDENT PITCHED ALL THREE PERSONS FORWARD CAUSING A LACERATION TO operator ‘sFOREHEAD REQUIRING 11 STITCHES.  HE ALSO SUFFERED A BLACK EYE AND A BRUISED KIDNEY AND WAS TREATED LATER THAT EVERNING AT CLEVELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE ABOVE INJURIES.  DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL WAS EXTENSIVE.  ALL PERSONS ABOARD WERE WEARING INFLATABLE PFDS AND NO ALCOHOL WAS INVOLVED.  UPON COMPLETION OF THIS ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, operator WAS CHARGED WITH RECKLESS OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A MOTORBOAT.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:38:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityTown: CATAWBA
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
operator WAS OPERATING HIS MOTORBOAT IN THE MAIN CHANEL ON LAKE NORMAN JUST NORTH OF BUFFALO SHOALS RD BRIDGE.  HE WAS CRUISING UP RIVER AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE BOAT STRUCK A LOG THAT WAS PARTIALLY SUBMERGED.  THE OUTDRIVE OF THE BOAT WAS DISABLED AND THE MOTOR BEGAN TO OVERHEAT.  operator HAD TO PADDLE THE BOAT BACK TO BILL'S MARINA.  VISIBILITY WAS GOOD.  HOWEVER, WITH IT BEING DARK, THE LOG WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN VISIBLE TO A BOATER.  THERE WERE NO INJURIES.  THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0010
Date: 2009-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HYCO LAKE
NearestCityTown: SEMORA
County: PERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
ON APRIL 18, 2009 I, OFFICER, ALONG WITH OFFICER2 RESPONDED TO A BOAT ACCIDENT REPORT ON HYCO LAKE.  WE RECEIVED THE REPORT FROM THE PERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.  THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WAS CONTACTED BY AN UNKNOWN CALLER FROM A CELL PHONE.

OFFICER AND I ARRIVED AT THE SCENE OF THE AROUND 1300 HOURS BY BOAT.  WE OBSERVED VESSEL 1, NC 5296 WK, ABOUT 90% SUBMERGED OFF THE BANK OF SOUTH HYCO LAKE.  VESSEL 1 WAS SITTING ON THE LAKE BOTTOM IN SHALLOW WATER AGAINST THE BANK.  THE LOWER UNIT OF THE MOTOR APPEARED TO BE STRIPPED OFF THE VESSEL AND WAS LYING SUBMERGED BEHIND THE STERN OF THE VESSEL.  AT THIS POINT WE WERE UNABLE TO INSPECT THE HULL FOR DAMAGE BECAUSE IT WAS UNDERWATER.  THREE BEER CANS AND A BOTTLE OF JAGERMEISTER LIQUOR WERE LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER AREA OF VESSEL 1.  ONE OF THE BEER CANS AND THE BOTTLE OF LIQUOR STILL CONTAINED ALCOHOL.  OFFICER CHECKED THE NAVIGATION LIGHT SWITCH AND FOUND IT TO BE IN THE OFF POSITION.  OFFICER WALKED THE BANK WHERE THE VESSEL WAS LYING AND COULD SEE EVIDENCE OF THE PATH OF THE VESSEL.  HE OBSERVED SMALL FRAGMENTS OF THE HULL WHICH SCRAPED OFF ON THE DIRT AND ROCKS WHEN VESSEL 1 COLLIDED WITH THE BANK.

I CONTACTED RALEIGH AND RAN THE BOAT REGISTRATION FOR VESSEL OWNERSHIP.  THE OWNER WAS CONTACTED AND REPORTED THAT HE WAS NOT THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL AND THAT THE OPERATOR WAS PROBABLY HIS SON.  I CONTACTED THE SON AND SET UP AN APPOINTMENT O MEET WITH HIM THE NEXT DAY, APRIL 19, 2009.

I WAS ABLE TO MEET THE SON ON APRIL 19 AROUND 1000 HOURS AT THE PLACE OF THE ACCIDENT AND WE DISCUSSED THE DETAILS OF THE ACCIDENT.  SON REPORTED HE WAS THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE PASSENGER.  OPERATOR REPORTED HE DRANK ONE BEER THAT NIGHT AND CLAIMED ALCOHOL WAS NOT A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.  HE REPORTED THEY GOT ON THE WATER AROUND 2215 HOURS THE NIGHT BEFORE AND WERE CRUISING THE LAKE.  OPERATOR REPORTED IT WAS AROUND 2230 HOURS AND THEY WERE CRUISING TO SOUTH HYCO WHEN HE HIT SOMETHING IN THE WATER AND FELT A SLIGHT JERK OF THE WHEEL.  OPREATOR WAS IN THE STANDING POSITION WHILE OPERATING THE VESSEL.  HE SAID HE TURNED THE WHEEL THE OPPOSITE WAY OF THE JERK AND THEN THE BOAT CAME TO A STOP ON THE BANK.  HE DID NOT RECALL ACTUALLY GOING UP THE BANK BUT HE SAID IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED BECAUSE EVERYTHING HAPPENED SO QUICK.  HE ALSO REPORTS HE WAS HEADED SOUTHEAST WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH THE BANK BUT EVIDENCE ON THE BANK SHOWS HE WAS HEADED SOUTHWEST.  OPERATOR SEEMED UNSURE OF WHAT HAPPENED, AS IF HE DIDN’T REMEMBER MANY DETAILS OF WHAT ACTUALLY OCCURRED.  HE REPORTED THAT HE WAS USING HIS NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS THAT NIGHT AND THAT AFTER THE ACCIDENT HE LEFT THE SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION.  OCCUPANT REPORTED SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER IF THE LIGHTS WERE ON.

AFTER THE COLLISION, OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT UNSUCCESSFULLY CALLED SEVERAL PEOPLE BY PHONE FOR HELP.  THE ONLY PERSON THEY WERE ABLE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH WAS A PERSON WHO WAS STAYING IN A HOUSE ON HYCO LAKE.  RESIDENT PICKED UP BOTH OPERATOR AND OCCUAPNT AROUND 0145 HOURS FROM VESSEL 1 AND GAVE THEM A RIDE BACK TO THEIR HOUSE USING HIS BOAT.  RESIDENT REPORTED WHEN HE GOT TO THE VESSEL IT WAS STILL FLOATING BUT HAD A LOT OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM.

THE NEXT MORNING AROUND 0830 HOURS OPERATOR CONTACTED SUBJECT AND REQUESTED SUBJECT TOW HIS BOAT BACK TO SHORE.  SUBJECT REPORTED OPERATOR TELLING HIM “I TURNED LEFT WHEN HE SHOULD HAVE TURNED RIGHT”.  AFTER OFFICER AND I FINISHED OUR INVESTIGATION WE ALLOWED SUBJECT TO ATTEMPT TO TOW VESSEL 1.  SUBJECT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AT TOWING VESSEL 1 BECAUSE IT SANK WITHIN SECONDS OF BEING PULLED OFF THE BANK.  ON APRIL 26, 2009 I WAS ABLE TO INSPECT VESSEL 1 AT WARREN’S TOWING SERVICE ON MCGEES MILL ROAD.  VESSEL 1 HAD AT LEAST 4 HOLES IN THE OUTSIDE HULL O


BARDID: 2009-NC-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONTENTNEA CREEK
NearestCityTown: GRIFTON
County: PITT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hull Failure
AccidentCause3: equipment failure
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WANTED TO GO FISHING.  HE LEFT THE WILDLIFE BOAT LANDING IN GRIFTON AND WAS GOINF TO HEAD TOWARD THE MOUTH OF CONTENTNEA CREEK AND THE NEUSE RIVER.  OPERATOR WENT TO GET ON PLANE AND HEARD A THUD AND THE BOAT SLOWED DOWN JUST A LITTLE.  HE THEN HEARD A CRACK AND LOOKED BACK AND THE MOTOR WAS FALLING INTO THE WATER.  THE MOTOR WAS STILL CONNECTED BY THE GAS LINES AND THROTTLE CABLE.  THEY WERE ABLE TO GET THE BOAT BACK TO THE RAMP.  WITH ASSISTANCE FROM EMERGENCY CREWS, OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO GET THE BOAT AND MOTOR BACK ON THE TRUCK AND TRAILER.  AFTER LOOKING AT THE BOAT, THE WOOD INSIDE THE TRANSOM WAS ROTTEN AND THE MOTOR ON THE BOAT WAS OVERSIZED.  THE CREEK AND RIVER ARE FAIRLY LOW AND IT'S HIGHLY POSSIBLE THAT OPERATOR HAD HIT A STUMP OF SUBMERGED LOG WHICH MADE THE FIBERGLASS PART OF THE TRANSOM BREAK RESULTING IN THE MOTOR FALLING OFF.  THERE WAS NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS INVOLVED.  OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE TO USE ANY PFDS BUT HAD THEM ON BOARD.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0012
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person hit by docked boat dock
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS TIED TO THE DOCK AT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ACCESS AREA.  VESSEL 1 WAS BEING BACKED INTO THE WATER ON A TRAILER IN FRONT OF VESSEL 2.  OWNER1 COULD NOT GET VESSEL 1 AND TRAILER STOPPED ONCE IN THE WATER WHICH CAUSED HIM TO HIT VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 HAD A SCRATCH TO THE ENGINE COWLING.  VESSEL 2 HAD SEVERAL SCRATCHES DOWN THE BOW AND THE RUBBER BUMPER STRIP WAS PULLED DOWN FROM THE BOW.  WITNESS WAS STANDING ON THE DOCK BESIDE WHERE VESSEL 2 WAS TIED OFF.  WHEN THE BOAT HIT, IT CAUSED A BOARD ON THE DOCK WITH THE CLEAT ATTACHED TO COME UP AND HIT WITNESS KNOCKING HIM INTO VESSEL 2.  WITNESS WENT TO CAPE FEAR REGIONAL HOSPITAL WITH KNEE INJURIES VESSEL1 OPERATOR STATED THAT HE DID NOT FEEL LIKE WITNESS WAS INJURED.  VESSEL1 OPERATOR SAID HE ONLY SPOKE OF INJURIES AFTER HE FOUND OUT THAT HE HAD INSURANCE.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0013
Date: 2009-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: RESTRICTED VISION
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: SECTION OF PIER TORN OFF AT GROUND LEVEL
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 OWNED AND OPERATED LEFT THE AIRLEE WEST DOCK AT OR AROUND 8:15 PM.  OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT RODE AROUND WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH THROUGH BANKS AND MOTTS CHANNEL.  OPERATOR STATED THAT THEY STOPPED BY BLUEWATER TO LOOK AROUND FOR A WHILE.  AT OR AROUND 9:30PM, VESSEL 1 HIT THE PIER.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE USUALLY USES A SPOTLIGHT WHILE OPERATING AT NIGHT, BUT HIS SPOTLIGHT WAS NOT WORKING.  THEREFORE, HE COULD NOT SEE THE CHANNEL MARKERS.  OPERATOR SAID HE THOUGHT HE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CHANNEL.  OPERATOR BELIEVED HIS VESSEL WAS ON PLANE WHEN HE HIT THE PIER.  ONCE THE VESSEL HIT THE PIER, OPERATOR SAID HIS VESSEL CAME TO A STOP.  VESSEL 1 PROP GOT CAUGHT IN A WIRE ANCHOR FROM THE PIER.  VESSEL 1 HAD NUMEROUS SCRATCHES DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE HULL.  A PIECE OF WOOD FROM THE PIER WAS STUCK THROUGH THE FIBERGLASS ON THE STARBOARD SIDE HULL.  THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER HOLE IN THE FIBERGLASS ON THE SAME SIDE.  THE PIER WAS COMPLETELY TORN DOWN AT GROUND LEVEL.  THE WIRE ANCHOR THAT HELD THE PIER TO THE GROUND WAS CUT INTO.  OPERATOR SAID THAT HE HAD TWO BEERS TO DRINK OVER THE WHOLE DAY AND HE DID NOT DRINK ANYTHING WHEN THEY STOPPED AT BLUEWATER.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROANOKE RIVER
NearestCityTown: WELDON
County: HALIFAX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: RESTRICTED VISION
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5/8/09 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00PM, VESSEL 1 WAS RETURNING TO THE WELDON ACCESS AREA AFTER COMPLETING A DAY OF FISHING ON THE ROANOKE RIVER.  VESSEL 2 OPERATED BY FISHING GUIDE WITH 2 PASSENGERS WERE IDLING UPSTREAM AND JUST BEGAN CASTING TOWARD THE WATER'S EDGE APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET FROM THE BANK OF THE RIVER BETWEEN THE LITTLE RIVER AND THE WELDON BOAT ACCESS.  OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 2 THEN NOTICED A BOAT, VESSEL 1, TRAVELING DIRECTLY TOWARD THE STERN OF THEIR BOAT AT ABOUT 20 MPH.  VESSEL 2 OCCUPANTS NOTICED THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 LAID BACK WHILE OPERATING A TILLER DRIVEN OUTBOARD ENGINE.  VESSEL 2 OCCUPANTS THEN BEGAN YELLING AT THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET HIS ATTENTION BEFORE THE COLLISION OCCURRED.  THE OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 2 REALIZING COLLISION WITH VESSEL 1 WAS INEVITABLE BEGAN TO JUMP OVERBOARD ON THE STARBOARD SIDE.  OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO JUMP OVERBOARD PRIOR TO COLLISION LEAVING OPERATOR2 REMAINING ON THE BOAT NEAR THE CENTER CONSOLE OF VESSEL 2 WHEN THE COLLISION OCCURRED.  OPERATOR2 WAS KNOCKED INTO THE HAND RAIL LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE CENTER CONSOLE CAUSING PAIN AND BRUISING TO HIS UPPER RIGHT ARM.  NO OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 2 WERE WEARING PFDS.  VESSEL 2 COLLIDED INTO THE ENGINE COWLING OF VESSEL 2 WITH THE PORT SIDE BOW AFTER AN UNSUCCESSFUL LAST SECOND ATTEMPT TO AVOID COLLISION BY STEERING THE BOAT TO THE RIGHT, ATTEMPTING TO GO TO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE OTHER VESSEL.  BOTH OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 1 WERE WEARING PFDS.  AFTER THE COLLISION, VESSEL 1 OCCUPANTS ASKED IF THE OCCUPANTS WERE SAFE AND IF THEY NEEDED ANY HELP.  VESSEL2 OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO SFELY SWIM BACK TO THEIR BOAT AND DECLINED ANY HELP.  OPERATOR1 COMPLAINED OF LOWER NECK PAIN, HOWEVER DECLINED MEDICAL ATTENTION AS DID OPERATOR2.  BOTH VESSEL THEN SAFELY RETURNED TO THE WELDON BOAT ACDESS AREA.  DAMAGES RECEIVED TO VESSEL 2 ARE AS FOLLOWS:  BROKEN ENGINE COWLING, THROTTLE ARM, STEERING CONTROL, MOTOR CANTED, AND BROKEN STERN LIGHT.  VESSEL 1 DAMAGES INCLUDE:  BENT/DENTED PORT SIDE BOW AND GUNWALE SEAM SEPARATED.  PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGES/LOST EQUIPMENT INCLUDE:  2 ORVIS FLY RODS, 1 REDDINGTON REEL AND 1 ABEL SUPER 8 REEL BELONGING TO VESSEL 2.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0015
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOWER BROAD CREEK
NearestCityTown: ORIENTAL
County: PAMLICO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: RESTRICTED VISION
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: DOCK/PILING
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 9, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00AM, OPERATOR WAS OPERATING A 21 FOOT PRO-LINE ON LOWER BROAD CREEK IN PAMLICO COUNTY.  OPERATOR'S FATHER IS THE OWNER OF THE VESSEL BUT IS ASLEEP IN BED WHEN THE VESSEL IS SET OFF IN THE RIVER.  ON BOARD WITH OPERATOR IS FRIEND, WHICH HAD NO BOATING EXPERIENCE AT ALL.  BOTH PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DRINKING THROUGHOUT THE PREVIOUS DAY AND NIGHT AND BOTH WERE VERY INTOXICATED AT THE TIME OF SET OFF.  BEER WAS BROUGHT ON BOARD AND CONSUMED WHILE IN OPERATION.  WHILE TRAVELING AROUND THE LOWER BROAD CREEK RIVER AREA, OPERATOR PUT THE VESSEL ON PLANE AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, CRUSING SPEED.  OPERATOR HAD VERY LITTLE EXPERIENCE WITH A BOAT AND LITTLE KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA.  WITH NO LOOKOUT, EXCESS SPEED, ALCOHOL, AND INEXPERIENCE, OPERATOR HIT A DOCK/PILING THAT WAS IN THE WATER AT A VACANT LOT THAT DAMAGED THE PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL.  INTENSE DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE FIBERGLASS OF THE BOAT, THE FLOOR WAS COVERED WITH IT.  THERE WAS ALSO A WINDOW ON THE CABIN BROKE OUT WHERE A PIECE OF THE PILING WENT THROUGH IT HEADED STRAIGHT FOR THE OPERATOR, BUT LUCKILY A BOLT WAS STICKING OUT ENOUGH TO CATCH ON THE BOAT TO STOP THE OBJECT.  I WENT TO INVESTIGATE THE VESSEL AT THE BOAT SLIP AND I HAD NO PROBLEM FIGURING OUT WHICH BOAT WAS THE DAMAGED ONE.  THE VESSEL WAS COVERED IN FIBERGLASS AND THE HULL HAD A GASH DOWN THE PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL.  OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO OPERATE THE VESSEL BACK TO HIS FATHER'S BOAT SLIP WHERE HE SECURED THE VESSEL AND SOUGHT IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.  OPERATOR WAS COHERENT ENOUGH FOR HIS FATHER TO TAKE HIM TO THE HOSPITAL INSTEAD OF USING AN AMBULANCE.   FRIEND OF OPERATORS WAS NOT HURT BY THE ACCIDENT, SO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT NEEDED FOR HIM.  OPERATOR HAD TWO LACERATIONG TO HIS FACE, ONE TO THE NOSE AND ONE TO THE EYE BROW, WHERE HE RECEIVED STITCHES.  OPERATOR ALSO HAD BRUISING TO THE STOMACH AREA WHERE HE HAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE ABRUPT STOP.  OPERATOR WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityTown: TROUTMAN
County: CATAWBA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 15TH, AT APPROXIMATELY 16:17, VESSEL 1 ON LAKE NORMAN AND HAD ONE PASSENGER.  VESSEL 1 IS A 2004 10' SEA DOO.  VESSEL 1 WAS FOLLOWING ANOTHER VESSEL, AN OPEN MOTORBOAT TRAVELING NORTH ON LAKE NORMAN.  VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN IT CROSSED A WAKE EJECTING THE REAR PASSENGER.  WHEN OCCUPANT WAS EJECTED, SHE FELL BACKWARDS STRIKING THE CENTER OF HER BACK AND RIGHT HAND ON THE REAR OF THE FOOTWELL OF VESSEL 1.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE VESSEL TO RETRIEVE HIS PASSENGER.  UPON ARRIVING, THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 NOTICED THAT HIS PASSENGER WAS HURT.  HE JUMPED INTO THE WATER AND BEGAN ADMINISTERING FIRST AID.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 IS A BASIC EMT AND BEGAN TO APPLY C-SPLINE IMMOBILIZATION UNTIL FIRE AND RESCUE ARRIVED WITH A BACK BOARD.  THE PASSENGER NOW PATIENT, WAS THEN AIR LIFTED BY MEDIC TO CHARLOTTE'S MEDICAL CENTER WHERE SHE WAS TREATED FOR BACK INJURY AND SEVERAL BROKEN BONES.  BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 1 WERE WEARING TYPE III PFDS OF PROPER SIZE.   OCCUPANT STATED THAT SHE HAD LET GO OF THE OPERATORS PFD WHEN HE CROSSED THE WAKE AND WAS EJECTED.  THERE WAS NO ALCOHOL NOR FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT IN THIS ACCIDENT.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0017
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb pinched between vessels
RedactedNarrative:
ON SUNDAY 05/24/09 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:45PM OPERATOR1 AND HIS WIFE WERE HEADING NORTH ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY COMING BACK TO THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BOAT ACCESS AREA.  AS THEY APPROACHED NEAR THE WRIGTSVILLE BEACH DRAWBRIDGE THEY RAN OUT OF FUEL AND THEIR MOTOR DIED.  AT THIS TIME THEY WERE DRIFTING NORTH UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CURRENT AND WERE TELLING OTHER BOATERS TO GET OUT OF THEIR WAY BECAUSE THEY HAD LOST POWER.  WHEN THEY GOT UNDER THE BRIDGE THEY WERE DRIFTING TOWARD ANOTHER VESSEL THAT WAS UP AGAINST THE WEST SIDE OF THE BRIDGE.  THEY YELLED TO THE SUBJECTS IN THE OTHER VESSEL TO MOVE BECAUSE THEY HAD LOST POWER AND THE SUBJECTS IN THE OTHER VESSEL STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER EITHER.  AT THIS POINT IT WAS IMMINENT THAT THE TWO VESSELS WERE GING TO COLLIDE SO OCCUPANT ATTEMPTED TO HOLD THE VESSELS APART WITH HER HANDS.  SHE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN PREVENTING A COLLISION AND THE TWO VESSEL HIT AND BOUNCED AWAY FROM EACH OTHER WITH VESSEL #1 CONTINUING TO DRIFT NORTH.  WHEN THE TWO VESSEL COLLIDED OCCUPANT'S INDEX FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN THE TWO VESSELS AND SEVERED THE END OF HER FINGER.  (OPERATOR STATED THAT IT HAPPENED SO FAST THAT HE DID NOT KNOW ANY INFORMATION ABOUT VESSEL #2 OR ITS PASSENGERS.  OPERATOR1 AND OCCUPANT BOTH STATED THAT THEY DID NOT BELIEVE THAT THE PASSENGERS ON VESSEL #2 KNEW THAT OCCUPANT HAD BEEN INJURED.)  AFTER OPERATOR1 AND OCCUPANT REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED OPERATOR1 STATED HE LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THE END OF OCCUPANT FINGER LAYING ON THE PORT GUNNEL OF THE BOAT.  AT THIS TIME SEA TOW CAME AND ASSISTED OCCUPANT TO THE BOAT RAMP AND ASSISTED OPERATOR1 WITH HIS BOAT.  I WAS AT THE BOAT RAMP WHEN OCCUPANT AND HER SON CAME UP TO ME AND ASKED HOW TO GET TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.  I CALLED FOR EMS AND ASSISTED OCCUPANT AND HER SON BY LYING HER DOWN IN THE BACK OF HIS TRUCK AND PUTTING ICE ON THE SEVERED PORTION OF HER FINGER IN A PLASTIC BAG.  OCCUPANT'S SON APPLIED PRESSURE TO HER FINGER UNTIL EMS ARRIVED.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHITE LAKE
NearestCityTown: WHITE LAKE
County: BLADEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 15, 2009, OPERATOR WAS OPERATING A PWC ON WHITE LAKE.  OPERATOR WAS OPERATING THE VESSEL NEAR THE FFA CAMP AND WAS HEADING TOWARDS CAMP CLEARWATER.  THE VESSEL WAS TRAVELING IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH APPROXIMATELY 30 YARDS OUTSIDE OF THE NO WAKE ZONE.  50 TO 60 YARDS AHEAD OF SC 7216 BP, A SKI BOAT EXITED THE WAKE ZONE AND BEGAN TO PRODUCE A LARGE WAKE.  THE BOAT WAS TRAVELING PERPENDICULAR TO THE PWC OPERATED BY OPERATOR.  OPERATOR DID NOT NOTICE THE SIZE OF THE WAKE AND MAINTAINED HIS CURRENT SPEED AND COURSE.  ONLY AT THE LAST MOMENT DID HE RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR.  THE MOMENTUM OF THE PWC CAUSED IT TO GO AIRBORNE WHEN IT MADE CONTACT WITH THE SKI BOAT'S WAKE.  THE PWC RETURNED TO THE WATER BOW FIRST CAUSING THE VESSEL TO FLIP AND THEN ROLL SEVERAL TIMES.  BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE EJECTED FROM THE JET SKI.  ACCORDING TO HIS OWN ACCOUNT, OPERATOR LOST CONSCIOUSNESS.  WHEN HE REGAINED HIS BEARINGS, HE FOUND OCCUPANT INJURED NEARBY.  OPERATOR RETURNED TO THE SHORE FOR HELP WHILE A THIRD PARTY STAYED WITH OCCUPANT.  OCCUPANT WAS TRANSPORTED TO BLADEN COUNTY HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE.  OPERATOR INITIALLY REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT BUT LATER CHECKED HIMSELF INTO THE EMEREGENCY ROOM FOR SYMPTOMS OF HEAD TRAUMA.  OCCUPANT SUFFERED A BROKEN ANKLE AS WELL AS INJURIES TO HER RIBS AND HIP.  SHE WAS TRANSFERRED TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY HOSPITAL DUE TO HER INJURIES AND MEDICAL HISTORY.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0019
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAPE FEAR RIVER
NearestCityTown: FAYETTEVILLE
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING WITH ONE OPERATOR AND ONE PASSENGER UP STREAM AT APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH, BEHIND VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 3 PASSED TO THE RIGHT OF VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 3 WAS TRAVELING FULL SPEED UPSTREAM AT APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 MPH.  THE WAKE FROM VESSEL 2 AND VESSEL 3 CAUSED VESSEL 1 TO JERK TO THE LEFT.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO THE RIGHT AND THAT'S WHEN A ROPE HANGING ON A HOOK NEAR THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A WHISTLE ATTACHED TO THE END WRAPPED AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL OF VESSEL 1, AND THEN THE OPERATOR WAS THROWN FROM VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 1 WENT UP AN EMBANKMENT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL AND INJURING THE PASSENGER REQUIRING MEDICAL TREATMENT.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0020
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOTTS CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: NEW HANOVER
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug use
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON MONDAY MAY 25, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:45PM VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC.  THE OPERATOR AND 4 PASSENGERS WERE RETURNING TO MARINA FROM A DAY OF DRINKING AND PARTYING AT MASONBOR INLET/ISLAND.  OPERATOR TURNED VESSEL #1 RIGHT INTO MOTTS CHANNEL THEN WENT PAST THE DOCK WHERE HE HAD PLANNED ON DOCKING THE VESSEL.  AFTER REALIZING HE HAD PASED THE CHANNEL THEN WENT PAST THE DOCK WHERE HE HAD PLANNED ON DOCKING THE VESSEL.  AFTER REALIZING HE HAD PASSED THE DOCK HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VESSEL AROUND.  AT THIS POINT HE HAD TROUBLE TURNING VESSEL #1 AROUND AND THE PORT SIDE OF HIS VESSEL STRUCK THE BOW AND STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL #2 WHICH WAS DOCKED AT MARINE MAX MARINA.  THE RAILING AND CABLE ON THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL #1 BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE ANCHOR OF VESSEL #2 BENDING THE ANCHOR SHOOT AND ALSO GOUGING THE GELCOAT ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL #2.  AFTER BREAKING FREE FROM VESSEL #2 OPERATOR MANAGED TO DOCK VESSEL #1 WITH THE HELP OF TWO MALE PASSENGERS, ONE  OF WHICH HAD TO JUMP IN THE WATER AND SWIM TO THE DOCK.

A WITNESS HAD OBSERVED THE SUBJECTS ATTEMPT TO LEAVE MASONBORO ISLAND EARLIER WITH THE ANCHOR STILL OUT AND CALLED 911.  UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AND NC WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WERE NOTIFIED AND WHERE RESPONDING WITH TWO VESSELS WHEN THE SUBJECTS ABOARD VESSEL @1 WERE TYING  UP TO THE DOCK.  THE SUBJECTS HEARD THE SIREN OF THE COAST GUARD VESSEL AND BEGAN TO RUN WHEN THEY REACHED THE DOCK.  WHEN THE COAST GUARD OFFICERS AND WILLIFE OFFICERS ARRIVED AND RAN ON FOOT ALL PASSENGERS EXCEPT THE OPERATOR STOPPED.  THE OFFICERS CHASED THE OPERATOR ON FOOT AND FOUND THE SUBJECT HIDING UNDER SOME CLOTHES INSIDE A NEARBY STORE.  OPERATOR WAS PLACED UNDER ARREST AND CHARGED WITH RESISTING, OBSTRUCING, AND DELAYING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND OPERATING A VESSEL WHILE IMPAIRED.  OPERATOR'S REPORTED BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION WAS .09.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0021
Date: 2009-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
ON OR ABOUT 10:00 AM THE 12TH DAY OF MAY 2009, THE OPERATOR AND OWNER OF A 1969 15 FOOT RENKIN AND HIS PASSENGER WERE INVOLVED IN A BOATING ACCIDENT NEAR HOLDEN BEACH.  
  OPERATOR AND HIS PASSENGER WERE TRAVELING EAST ON THE ICW NEAR HOLDEN BEACH.  WHILE UNDERWAY, OPERATOR NOTICED HIS VESSEL TAKING ON WATER.  WHILE SITTING DOWN ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE VESSEL, OPERATOR TURNED TO HIS LEFT WITH HIS LEFT HAND TO LOCATE AN EXTRA PLUG LOCATED IN A STOWAGE COMPARTMENT ABOARD THE VESSEL.  AT THE SAME TIME, HE WAS OPERATING THE VESSEL WITH HIS RIGHT HAND.  HE INADVERTENTLY TURNED HIS VESSEL TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A FIXED PIER ON THE BARRIER ISLAND SIDE OF HOLDEN BEACH.  THE VESSEL STRUCK HEAD ON WITH A PYLON AND A FLOATING PLATFORM RAMP.  WHEN THE VESSEL STRUCK THE RAMP, THE RAMP LAUNCHED THE VESSEL PARTIALLY OUT OF THE WATER.  OPERATOR SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY TO HIS NOSE FROM STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD.  THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NO INJURIES.  WHEN I ARRIVED ON THE SCENE, THE VESSEL WAS 2/3 SUBMERGED UNDER WATER, AND THE BOW WAS BADLY DAMAGED FROM THE IMPACT.  AFTER CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEW WITH OPERATOR, HE EXPLAINED TO ME THAT HE HAD INSTALLED THE PLUG AT THE BOAT RAMP AND IT MUST HAVE COME OUT WHILE THEY WERE UNDERWAY, CAUSING THE VESSEL TO TAKE ON WATER.  
   I DETERMINED THAT FAULTY EQUIPMENT AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE TO BE THE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.  NO EVIDENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.  OPERATOR WAS NOT CHARGED WITH ANY OFFENSE.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0022
Date: 2009-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BALD HEAD MARINA
NearestCityTown: SOUTHPORT
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: DAMAGE TO BALD HEAD FERRY DOCK
RedactedNarrative:
ON WED, MAY 27TH AT APPROXIMATELY 7PM THERE WAS A BOATING ACCIDENT IN BALD HEAD MARINA.  OPERATOR WAS OPPERATING HIS NEW 64FT POWER BOAT WHEN HE WAS BLINDED BY THE SUN TRYING TO MANUVER IN THE MARINA.  OPERATOR ADVISED ME THAT HIS BOAT HAS RED LIGHTS THAT CUT ON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GEAR SHIFT WHEN HIS VESSEL IS IN GEAR.  HE ADVISED ME THAT DUE TO THE SUN BLINDING HIM, HE DIDN'T SEE THE RED LIGHTS SHINING.  AT THIS TIME HE LEFT THE WHEEL AND PROCEEDED TO THE STERN OF THE VESSEL.  NOT KNOWING THAT THE VESSEL WAS STILL IN GEAR, THE 64FT VESSEL COLLIDED WITH THE BALD HEAD FERRY DOCK.  NO INJURIES OCCURRED AND NO ALCOHOL WAS PRESENT IN THIS ACCIDENT.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CHATUGE
NearestCityTown: HAYESVILLE
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 24, 2009 OPERATOR AND HER FRIEND WERE TAKING A BOAT AROUND TO THE PLACE THEY WERE CAMPING.  THEY HAD JUST PUT GAS IN THE BOAT.  A FRIEND OF THE GIRLS BACKED THEM INTO THE WATER AT THE BOAT RAMP NEAR JACK RABBIT CAMP GROUND.  OPERATOR (BOAT OWNERS DAUGHTER) CRANKED THE BOAR AND ILED OUT TO THE NO WAKE BUOY.  AFTER OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT HAD IDLED PAST THE BUOY, OPERATOR GAVE THE BOAT GAS TO BRING IT UP ON PLANE.  THE 1993 CHAPARRAL CUT OFF.  WHEN OPERATOR TRIED TO RECRANK THE BOAT, IT EXPLODED.  OPERATOR SIAD SHE FORGOT TO TURN ON THE EXHAUST FAN.  WHEN THE EXPLOSION HAPPENED, THE TOP CUSHION OFF THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT HIT OPERATOR IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND OCCUPANT GOT SOME MINOR BURNS.  BOTH GIRLS RAN TO THE FRON TOF THE BOAT AND JUMPED INTO THE LAKE AND SWAM TO SHORE USING THEIR PFDS.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW RIVER
NearestCityTown: NORTH TOPSAIL
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING IN THE ICW/NEW RIVER.  ANOTHER VESSEL OVERTOOK VESSEL #1.  THE WAKE FROM THE OVERTAKING VESSEL CAUSED VESEL #1 TO VEER STARBOARD IN TO THE WAKE.  THE WAKE CAUSED A RAPID CHANGE IN DIRECTION IN VESSEL #1.

THE FATHER OF THE INJURED GIRL WAS DRIVING THE VESSEL.  THE INJURED GIRL WAS SITTING IN HER MOTHER'S LAP IN THE SEAT TO THE REAR PORT OF THE VESSEL.  THE GRANDMOTHER WAS SITTING IN THE REAR STARBOARD SEAT.  WHEN THE VESSEL CHANGED DIRECTION RAPIDLY IT THREW THE MOTHER FROM THE VESSEL.  THE INJURED GIRL WAS CAUGHT BY THE CLEAT ON THE REAR PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL.  IT CAUSED A 12 CM ADOMINAL LACERATION.  THE LACERATION WAS ONLY THROUGH HER SKIN AND FATTIE TISSUE.  IT DID NOT PUNCTURE THE MUSCLE OR ORGANS.  SHE WAS ALSO CAUGHT ON THE CLEAT BY HER PFD.  THE CHILD WAS WEARING AN APPROPRIATE TYPE THREE PFD.  THE MOTHER DID NOT HAVE ANY INJURIES NEEDING MEDICAL CARE NOR DID ANYONE ELSE.  THE CHILD'S PFD WAS A TYPE III RATED FOR 30 LBS.  THE VESSEL WAS EQUIPED WITH ALL THE NESSESSARY SAFTEY EQUIPMENT.  THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY ERROR IN THE OPERATOR.  THERE WAS NO VIOLATION.  ALCOHOL WAS NOT INVOLVED.  THERE WERE NO OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO RIVER
NearestCityTown: RODANTHE
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: Throttle
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OFFICER RECEIVED A CALL FROM RALEIGH COMMUNICATIONS ON SUNDAY, MAY 24TH AROUND 4PM.  THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE PAMLICO SOUND NEAR RODANTHE.  THERE WERE TWO VESSELS INVOLVED, BOTH WERE PWC'S.  OFFICER MET WITH THE VICTIM AND THE OPERATORS OF THE VESSELS AT DARE COUNTY HOSPITAL.  VESSEL2 OPERATOR DECIDED TO RIDE A LITTLE MORE.  VESSEL #2 OPERATOR STATED THAT SHE BARELY HIT THE THROTTLE WHEN HER PWC KICKED UP AND HIT THE SIDE OF VESSEL #1.  THE VESSEL STRUCK BOTH PEOPL ON BOARD.  OPERATOR2 STATED THAT THE VESSELS MOTOR WOULD KICK UP WHILE IT IDLED, AND THE OWNER OF THE PWC STATED THE SAME.  occupant on Vessel1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND TREATED FOR A POSSIBLE BROKEN RIGHT LEG.  SHE WAS RELEASED WITH MINOR ABRASIONS, NO BROKEN LEG.  OFFICER SPOKE WITH THE OPERATOR OF THE THIRD VESSEL, WHICH WAS NOT INVOLVED, AND HE SAID VESSEL #2 WAS OLDER AND HAD SOME ENGINE PROBLEMS, HE ALSO STATED THAT THEY ALL WERE GETTING READY TO RIDE WHEN VESSEL #2 KICKED UP AND HIT VESSEL #1.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0026
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: TOPSAIL BEACH
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
ON SUNDAY MAY 24, 2009 AROUND 7:00 AM, OPERATOR WAS OPERATING HIS 17 FT. DIAMOND BOAT NC 6067 BW THROUGH NEW TOPSAIL INLET.  HE STATED THAT WHILEGOING THROUGH THE INLET, A WAVE CAME OVER THE TRANSOM CAUSING THE BACK OF THE BOAT TO SINK DOWN.  IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FIRST WAVE, ANOTHER WAVE CRASHED OVER THE SIDE OF THE BOAT CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE.  HE AND HIS FRIEND, WERE THROWN OVERBOARD.  A NEARBY BOAT SAW THE MEN IN THE WATER AND ASSISTED THEM INTO THEIR VESSEL AND TOOK THEM SAFELY TO SHORE.  BOTH REMAINED UNINJURED IN THIS INCIDENT.  VESSEL SETTLED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE INLET, AND WAS FOUND HOURS LATER WASHED ASHORE ON LEA ISLAND.  THE VESSEL WAS RECOVERED BY SEA TOW.  THERE WERE NO CHARGES MADE IN THIS BOATING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0028
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOODS CREEK
NearestCityTown: LELAND
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
ON JUNE 3, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15PM, OPERATOR AND HIS GIRLFIREND HAD PUT OPERATOR’S BOAT, A 16FT ALUMINUM LANDAU, WITH A 25HP TILLER DRIVE MOTOR ONTO HOODS CREEK AND WERE HEADING OUT TO GO CAMPING.  OPERATOR WAS OPERATING AND OCCUPANT WAS SITTING IN THE MIDDLE SEAT WITH HER BACK RESTING ON THE GUNWALE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE.  ACCORDING TO OPERATOR, AS SOON AS THE BOAT GOT ON PLANE HE STRUCK SOMETHING THAT WAS SUBMERGED UNDER THE WATER.  WHEN THE MOTOR CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SUBMERGED OBJECT, OPERATOR LOST CONTROL OF THE TILLER HANDLE AND TH BOAT IMMEDIATELY TURNED HARD TO THE STARBOARD.  IT IS AT6 THIS TIME THAT OCCUPANT, BECAUSE OF HER POSITION IN THE BOAT, WAS THROWN OUT THE STARBOARD SIDE INTO THE WATER.  AS SOON AS OPERATOR REGAINS CONTROL OF THE TILLER HANDLE HE LOOKS UP TO SEE THAT HE IS HEADING FOR A TREE ON THE CREEK EDGE SO HE IMMEDIATELY TUNS TO THE PORT TO AVOID HITTING THE TREE.  BECAUSE HE TURNED TO THE PORT IT WOULD CAUSE THE OUTBOARD MOTOR TO FOLLOW A PATH THAT WOULD TAKE IT RIGHT OVER WHERE OCCUPANT HAD JUST FALLEN OUT OF THE BOAT, IT IS THEN THAT IT APPEARS SHE WAS STRUCK WITH THE PROPELLER AND SKEG.  THIS SERIES OF EVENTS APPARENTLY HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF JUST A FEW SECONDS FROM IMPACT WITH THE SUBMERGED OBJECT, TO THE TURNEING OF THE BOAT TO AVOID COLLISION WITH THE TREE, TO THE PROPELLER STRIKING OCCUPANT, AND TO THE IMPACT WITH THE TREE NEAR THE SHORE IN WHICH OPERATOR WAS THROWN OUT OF THE BOAT.  WHEN HE CAME UP OUT OF THE WATER HE ADVISED THAT HIS BOAT WAS DRIFTING ACROSS THE CREEK ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE.  HE ADVISED HE THEN NOTICED OCCUPANT FLOATING FACE DOWN IN THE WATER A FEW FEET AWAY, HE SWAM OVER TO HER AND HELD HER SO SHE WOULD NOT DROWN, HE GRABBED ONTO A NEARBY LIMB AND HELD ONTO IT BECAUSE HE WAS SO EXHAUSTED FROM TREADING WATER AND HOLDING ONTO OCCUPANT.  OPERATOR ADVISED THAT SHE WAS "FIGHTING HIM IN THE WATER", THIS WAS PROBABLY A RESULT OF HER INJURY CAUSING CONVULSIONS OR SOME TYPE OF INVOLUNTARY BODY MOVEMENTS.  TRYING TO HOLD HER ABOVE WATER WHILE DEALING WITH HER MOVEMENTS EXHAUSED OPERATOR TO THE POINT THAT HE COULD NOT RISK SWIMMING TO SHORE OR THE BOAT FOR FEAR THAT THEY WOULD BOTH DROWN.  THAT IS WHY HE HELD ONTO THE OVERHANGING LIMB OF A TREE AND YELLED FOR HELP.  FORTUNATELY THERE WAS A COUPLE FISHING AT THE LANDING WHERE OPERATOR HAD LAUNCHED FROM, WHO HEARD THE SCREAMS FOR HELP AND CALLED 911.  THERE WAS ALSO TWO MEN FISHING THEIR SET HOOKS UP THE CREEK.  ACCORDING TO THEM, THEY WERE WORKING THEIR WAY BACK TO THE LANDING WHEN THEY HEARD THE YELLS FOR HELP, THEY PROCEEDED TO PULL THE TWO OUT OF THE WATER AND TAKE THEM TO THE BOAT LANDING.  BY THIS TIME OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT HAD BEEN IN THE WATER FOR OVER HALF AN HOUR.  ONCE THEY ARRIVED AT THE LANDING LOCAL FIRE AND EMS WERE THERE AND THEY TRANSPORTED OCCUPANT TO NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WHERE SHE IS BEING TREATED.  ALTHOUGH ALCOHOL WAS INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR, DRUGS WERE NOT INVOLVED.  THE BOAT WAS CARRYING USCG APPROVED PFD'S, BUT THEY WERE NOT UTILIZED IN THIS INCIDENT.  IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INVESTIGATOR THAT THIS WAS JUST THE RESULT OF HAZARDOUS WATER CONDITIONS.  FROM THE EXPERIENCE ON HOODS CREEK I CAN SAY THAT EACH DAY THERE ARE NEW AND OFTEN TIME, UNSEEN, OBSTACLES IN THE WATER THAT COULD CAUSE JUST SHUCH AN ACCIDENT.  HOODS CREEK IS NARROW AND WINDING AND AS A RESULT OF HIGH TIDES, NEW OBSTACLES, SOME FLOATING AND SOME SUBMERGED, ROUTINELY FIND THERE WAY INTO THE MAIN CREEK CHANNEL.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GASTON
NearestCityTown: HENRICO
County: NORTHAMPTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON JUNE 10, 2009, AT APPROXIMATELY 7:00PM, OPERATORWAS OPERATING A PWC WITH 2 CHILDREN ON BOARD.  THE VICTIM'S HALF BROTHER (7 YEARS OLD) WAS SEATED BEHIND THE OPERATOR.  THE VICTIM (DECEASED) , AGE 11, WAS SEATED BEHIND HER HALF BROTHER.  ALL WERE WEARING PFDS.  THERE WAS NO APPARENT EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION AND THE GRATE (OR INTAKE GUARD) AND THE JET PUMP DID NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN ALTERED FROM ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS EQUIPMENT.

THE OPERATOR WAS OPERATING A YELLOW AND WHITE BOMBARDIER PWC, REGISTRATION # NC-3427-DK AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT.  THE OPERATORWAS GOING IN CIRCLES AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED.  THE VICTIM  FELL OR WAS THROWN OFF THE PWC.  THE OPERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE OR KNOW THAT THE VICTIM FELL OR WAS THROWN OFF OR HAD BEEN THROWN OFF THE PWC.  AT THE TIME OPERATORCONTINUED DOING CIRCLES WHILE THE VICTIM WAS IN THE WATER.  THE PWC PASED OVER THE VICTIM, CAUSING THE VICTIM'S HAIR TO GET CAUGHT (ENTANGLED) IN THE IMPELLER.  THIS CAUSED THE VICTIM TO BE HELD UNDERNEATH THE PWC BY HER HAIR. WHEN OPERATOR REALIZED THE VICTIM WAS STRUCK UNDERNEATH, SHE PULLED THE KEY OUT, JUMPED OFF, AND ATTEMPTED TO FREE THE VICTIM.  SHE COULD NOT FREE THE VICTIM OR TURN THE PWC OVER TO GET HER FROM UNDER THE WATER.  AT THIS TIME, OPERATOR STARTED YELLING FOR HELP.  THE VICTIM'S GRANDFATHER WAS WATCHING THROUGH THE WINDOW AND TOLD HIS WIFE IT LOOKED AS IF victim HAD BEEN HIT BY THE PWC.  grandfather TOLD HIS WIFE TO CALL 911.  THE 911 CALL WAS MADE AT 7:45 PM.  AT THIS TIME, THE GRANDFATHER WENT TO ASSIST PULLING THE PWC TO SHORE.  THE VICTIM WAS STILL TRAPPED UNDER THE PWC.  ONCE THEY GOT TO SHORE, OPERATOR AND grandfather CUT THE VICTIM'S HAIR TO FREE HER FROM THE PWC.  CPR WAS INITIATED BY OPERATORAND SHE WAS RELIEVED BY EMT AT 8:03PM.  THE ESTIMATED TIME UNDER WATER WAS 10-15 MINUTES.  THE RESCUE SQUAD ARRIVED AT THE HOSPITAL AT 8:46PM.  THE VICTIM WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT 9:06PM.

ACCORDING TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINER, THE ACCIDENT CAUSED SUPERFICIAL INJURIES TO THE VICTIM'S FACE.  THE TRAUMA ALSO CAUSED THE VICTIM'S SCALP TO BE SEPARATED FROM THE SKULL.  THE REPORTED CAUSE OF DEATH WAS DROWNING.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW TOPSAIL INLET
NearestCityTown: TOPSAIL BEACH
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
ON JUNE 7, 2009 AT 4:00PM, OPERATOR WAS OPERATING A 19FT SEA HUNT NC 4891 DM NEAR TOPSAIL INLET.  OPERATOR WAS TOWING VICTIM ON A LARGE TUBE.  OPERATOR REPORTED SHE SLOWED DOWN TO TURN AROUND AFTER PASSING AN ONCOMING BOAT.  AS SHE SLOWELY TURNED THE BOAT, THE TUBE CARRYING VICTIM, SLID ACROSS THE WATER HITTING AN ONCOMING WAKE AND THREW HIM INTO THE WATER.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO HAMPSTEAD MARINA WHERE HE WAS TAKEN TO CAPE FEAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BY PENDER COUNTY EMS.  VICTIM WAS TREATED FOR A SHOULDER INJURY AS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT.  AN EYEWITNESS TO THE INCIDENTGAVE THE SAME ACCOUNT TO THIS INCIDENT.  THERE WERE NO CHARGES MADE IN THIS INVESTIGATION.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BANKS CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: NEW HANOVER
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person tangled in activity equ
RedactedNarrative:
ON 02 JUNE 2009, AT APPROXIMATELY 3:15PM, AFTER TUBING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO, OPERATOR STATED THAT HE HAD DECIDED TO PULL THE TUBE PART OF THE WAY INTO THE BOAT IN ORDER TO MOVE TO A NEW LOCATION TO CONTINUE TUBING.  WHILE TRAVELING TO THE NEW LOCATION, THE PASSENGER WAS HOLDING ON TO THE ROPE.  OCCUPANT WAS UNABLE TO KEEP HIS GRASP ON THE ROPE DUE TO THE RESISTANCE FROM THE WATER AND WEIGHT OF THE TUBE AS THEY TRAVELED.  WHEN THE ROPE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS, IT CAUGHT OCCUPANT’S RIGHT LEG CAUSING IT TO SLAM INTO THE ENGINE COVER.  OCCUPANT SUFFERED FROM  A BROKEN LEG.

OPERATOR STATED THEY WERE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURED.

ACCORDING TO THE FATHER OF THE VICTIM, HIS SON WAS HOLDING THE SKI ROPE WHILE THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING LOCATIONS.  HE STATED HIS SON WAS HAVING A HARD TIME HOLDING THE ROOPE AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS AND GOT TANGLED AROUND HIS RIGHT LEG.  THE FATHER OF THE VICIM STATED THAT HIS SON'S BROKEN LEG WAS THE RESULT OF IT BEING TANGLED IN TOW ROPE, NOT THE RESULT OF HITTING THE ENGINE COVER.

OCCUPANT WAS TRANSPORTED TO CAPE FEAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL TREATEMENT.


BARDID: 2009-NC-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHITE LAKE
NearestCityTown: WHITE LAKE
County: BLADEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS DRIVING BOAT AT APPROXIMATELY 19 MPH.  WAKEBOARDER WAS BEING TOWED ON HIS WAKEBOARD.  WAKEBOARDER ATTEMPTED TO EXECUTE A MANEUVER AND FELL, STRIKEING HIS HEAD ON THE CORNER OF THE WAKEBOARD.  WAKEBOARDER WAS WEARING A TYPE III PFD AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.  HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED 6 STITCHES IN HIS HEAD.


