# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: 2009-NJ-0109
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHREWSBURY RIVER
NearestCityTown: SEA BRIGHT
County: MONMOUTH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS WEST BOUND IN THE NAVESINK RIVER ,APPROACHING THE JUNCTION OF TWO RIVERS.  THE OPERATOR OBSERVED THE WHITE AND ORANGE BOUYS
AND BELIEVED THEM TO BE SLOW SPEED BOUYS.  HE SLOWED DOWN AND THE VESSELS LOWER UNIT STRUCK THE ROCK WALL THAT IS LOCATED AT THE JUNCTION
OF TWO RIVERS.
THE OPERATOR IS NEW TO BOATING AND THE AREA AND FAILED TO READ A CHART OR USE THE GPS HE HAD ONBOARD AND CHARTS IT HAD WITH IT.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0110
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANDY HOOK BAY
NearestCityTown: MIDDLETOWN
County: MONMOUTH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS DRIFTING OFF SANDY HOOK, WHEN THE OPERATOR OBSERVED VESSEL #2 APPROACHING.  AS VESSEL #2 GOT CLOSER IT BECAME CLEAR IT WAS ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH VESSEL #1.  THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS BEGAN WAVING AND SHOUTING IN AN EFFORT TO GET OPERATOR #2S' ATTENTION.
VESSEL TWO STRUCK VESSEL ON THE STARBOARD SIDE AMIDSHIPS WITH PORT SIDE OF THE BOW.
OPERATOR #2 STATED THAT HE DIDN'T SEE VESSEL #1 BECAUSE HIS BOW WAS UP BLOCKING HIS VIEW.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0111
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:14:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE EGG HARBOR
NearestCityTown: LITTLE EGG HARBOR
County: OCEAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 AND VESSEL #2 WERE HEADING IN THE SAME DIRECTION, WITH VESSEL #2 FOLLOWING VESSEL #1.
THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 STOPED TO BE ABLE TO HEAR WHAT VICTIM #1 HAD TO SAY. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #2 WAS UNABLE
TO STOP AND VESSEL #2 STRUCK VESSEL #1 AND VICTIM #1.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0112
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: GLIMMER GLASS HARBOR
NearestCityTown: MANASQUAN
County: MONMOUTH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/Explosion (Non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1, HAD RETURNED FROM FISHING , AND WAS FUELING HIS VESSEL BY POURING FUEL INTO THE TANKS. THE OPERATOR THEN TURNED ON THE BLOWER FOR ONE MINUTE.  THE OPERATOR THEN TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION, TO SEE IF THE TANKS WERE FULL.  THE VESSEL THEN CAUGHT FIRE AND THE 
OPERATOR JUMPED OVERBOARD.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0113
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:15:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER CREEK CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: OCEAN
County: OCEAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS HEADING TOWARDS BARNEGAT INLET IN THE OYSTER CREEK CHANNEL.  THE OPERATOR FAILED TO REALIZE THAT THE VESSEL
WAS NO LONGER IN THE CHANNEL AND IT RAN AGROUND CAUSING INJURIES TO TWO OF THE PASSENGERS.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0114
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: TUCKERTON CREEK
NearestCityTown: TUCKERTON
County: OCEAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TIED TO THE DOCK. SOMETIME DURING THE NIGHT A SECOND VESSEL STRUCK VESSEL #1 ON THE STARBOARD BOW,  CAUSING DAMAGE TO
THE FIBER GLASS AND TRIM.  VESSEL #2 LEFT THE SCEEN AND HAS NOT BEEN LOCATED.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0115
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARNEGAT BAY
NearestCityTown: BERKLEY TWP
County: OCEAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS HEADING SOUTH AT A HIGH SPEED.  THE OPERATOR MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN TO HEAD WEST AND STRUCK THE SANDBAR, CAUSING THE PASENGER TO BE THROWN OFF AND STRIKING HER HEAD ON THE SANDBAR RESULTING IN A CONCUSSION.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0116
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-13 00:00:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: MILLSTONE RIVER
NearestCityTown: MANVILLE
County: SOMERSET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM #1 LEFT THE BOAT RAMP IN THE MORNING TO GO HUNTING ALONE.  HIS PRACTICE WAS TO HUNT DUCKS EARLY IN THE DAYAND RETURN HOME BY NOON.  AT SOME POINT HE FELL OVERBOARD AND DROWNED.
THERE WERE NO WITNESSES IN THE AREA.  HIS BROTHER REPORTED HIM MISSING AT THREE FORTY IN THE AFTERNOON. MANVILLE PD FOUND THE BOAT DRIFTED INTO 
THE RIVER BANK WITH THE GUN AND DOG STILL ON BOARD. THE OPERATOR WAS FOUND A QUARTER MILE DOWN STREAM FROM THE BOAT, FLOATING FACE UP IN SHALLOW WATER.
THE EXACT TIME AND LOCATION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. 
AUTOPSY DETERMINED CAUSE OF DEATH TO BE DROWNING WITH A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR OF HYPERTENSION.
AWAITING TOX REPORT.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0117
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: WASHINGTON CANAL
NearestCityTown: SOUTH RIVER
County: MIDDLESEX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS HEADING NORTH IN THE WASHINGTON CANAL APPROACHING THE CONRAIL SWING BRIDGE.  AS HE APPROACHED THE BRIDGE, HE STRUCK A FLOATING LOG.
HE PUT THE BOAT IN NEUTRAL AND THE CURRENT CARRIED IT INTO THE BRIDGE. VESSEL #1 STRUCK THE BRIDGE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE FORWARD.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0118
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:56:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG BRANCH REACH
NearestCityTown: LONG BRANCH
County: MONMOUTH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESS LOOKED OUT HER WINDOW AND NOTED STEAM COMING FROM VESSEL #1, THEN SAW FLAMES.   AS THE FLAMES GREW, VESSEL #2 ALSO STARTED TO 
BURN.  FIRE WAS EXTNGUISHED BY THE LONG BRANCH FIRE DEPARTMENT. CASE PENDS ARSON SQUAD INVEST.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0119
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: Townsends Channel
NearestCityTown: Sea Isle City
County: Cape May
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading SW accross Townsends Channel when a wave came over the bow. The vessel became submerged and then capsized. All POBs were removed from the water by a passing vessel.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0120
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Egg Inlet
NearestCityTown: Little Egg Harbor Twp
County: Ocean
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was at anchor in the surf when the anchor line became entangled in the propeller. The vessel then took a wave over the bow and then two over the starboard side causing the vessel to capsize.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0121
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hereford Inlet
NearestCityTown: Avalon
County: Cape May
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling west in Hereford Inlet and came upon a dredge operation. Operator 1 improperly navigated around the dredge and ran aground.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0122
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityTown: Cape May
County: Cape May
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was underway when it experienced engine trouble. The vessel was adrift while attempting to restart the engine. The vessel turned stern-to the waves and began taking on water over the stern. The vessel began to swamp and eventually capsizes. All occupants were recovered.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0124
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:09:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hapatcong
NearestCityTown: Jefferson Twp
County: Morris
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traversing Lake Hopatcong from Raccoon Island Ferry Ramp to Raccoon Island. The operator was seated in the rear of the vessel. The electric trolling motor and battery were also aft causing the vessel to squat. Due to the improper loading, water began coming over the stern swamping the vessel and causing the operator to fall into the water.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0125
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-11-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:01:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Asbury Park
County: Monmouth
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/Explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was on a SB heading when the post engine stalled. O1discovered that the port engine was on fire and abandoned ship. The vessel burned to the waterline and then sunk. Due to the fact that the vessel sank, further investigation to determine the cause of the fire was not possible. It is unknown if the fire was due to a mechanical failure or fuel leak.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0126
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: Navesink River
NearestCityTown: Middletown Twp
County: Monmouth
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was outbound on the Navesink River when it struck a submerged dredge pipe. It was determined that the dredge pipe was not properly marked.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0127
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: Absecon Inlet
NearestCityTown: Atlantic City
County: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Equipment Failure
OtherAccidentCause: machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel entered Absecon Inlet due to mainsail and aux engine failure. Vessel was navigating by jib sail and then drifting while waiting for commercial tow assistance. While trying to secure the towline, Vessel #1 drifted into rock jetty.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-0128
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:47:00
State: NJ
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Egg Harbor Bay
NearestCityTown: Little Egg Harbor twsp.
County: Ocean
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR IN 16 FT. VESSEL MADE CALL TO MOM STATING VESSEL WAS SINKING, TAKING WATER OVER TRANSOM, ROUGH WEATHER. LAST HEARD FROM VICTIM, FOUND FLOATING FACE DOWN NEAR SUNKEN VESSEL IN  5' OF WATER.


BARDID: 2009-NJ-1000
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: AT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Asbury Park
County: Monmouth
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Coast Guard received a report of a vessel taking on water near Asbury Park on 11/21/2009.  Vessel was dewatered and towed byt eh Coast Guard.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagle Nest Lake
NearestCityTown: Eagle Nest
County: Colfax
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
EAGLE NEST — A man apparently drowned in Eagle Nest Lake State Park when the fishing canoe he was in capsized, sending the man into the frigid waters of the lake.  According to eyewitnesses, the individual appeared to be wearing a heavy jacket when he fell into the water. A couple fishing nearby raced to the scene to see if they could help the individual, but were apparently too late.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Springer Lake
NearestCityTown: Raton
County: Colfax
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operators of Vessel A were on Springer lake during an increasing wind speed event.  While attempting to reach shore the canoe capsized resulting in operator and person on board falling into the water.  The operator survived and the passenger died trying to reach the shore.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: sharp turn
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator made a wide turn while towing tuber at 15-20 mph.  Tuber fell off and dislocated a previously dislocated shoulder.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC vessel # 1 as the Give - Way Vessel  failed to follow navigation rules in a crossing situation causing a collision with stand -on PWC vessel #2.  Citation for Prohibited Operation to operator of Vessel #1.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rio Grande
NearestCityTown: Cochiti
County: Santa Fe
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was running a remote section of the Rio Grande by canoe during high water snowmelt runoff and was overturned in the last major rapid.  He was found along the river by two kayakers running the same stretch who rafted their kayaks and placed him inside one to slow down his reaction to hypothermia.  About 4 hours later they arrived at Cochiti Lake and were towed in by a ranger to the takeout where the victim was treated for hypothermia and released.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel not paying attention, started engine to prevent hitting shore while drifting.  The rapid throw in reverse caused a sudden dip of the stern at the same time a swimmer was coming up out of the water. Swimmer lost balance and was thrown back into the water where he was drawn into the propeller.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: strikes towline of other vesse
RedactedNarrative:
PWC (Vessel A) operator was injured and had her vessel damaged when passing between a tuber and the towing (vessel B) and becoming entangled in the tow rope.  Vessel A sustained damage.  Passenger on Vessel B also sustained an injury caused by impact with the vessel while trying to stop it with her hand.  Investigators determination based on Vessel A operator statement and drawing was that Vessel A operator was in violation of navigation rules for overtaking.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ute Lake
NearestCityTown: Logan
County: Quay
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A operator attempted to slip his vessel but wind carried vessel past slip and due to lack of control by the operator Vessel A then Struck Vessel B on it's rear cowling causing at minimum a cowling crack.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: San Juan River
NearestCityTown: Farmington
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel Operator lost control of canoe after running rapid ending up in a strainer tree on the side of the river.  Operator scrambled out of the vessel and into the tree and in doing so lost his canoe.  Operator stayed out overnight with no extra clothing but a survival knife and started a fire to get thru the night. Once rescued he was treated at San Juan Regional Medical Center for exposure.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0012
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Conchas Lake
NearestCityTown: Conchas Dam
County: San Miguel
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel A was accelerating and the engine fell off due to a failure of the hull at the transom.  The vessel swamped but was able to be towed in to shore for salvage


BARDID: 2009-NM-0013
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clayton Lake
NearestCityTown: Clayton
County: Union
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator and passenger found on shoreline by day with no PFD's.  Park Rangers in patrol boat gave vessel operator and passenger PFD's.  Vessel operator and passenger attempted to return to launch area but struggled to maintain way.  Park Ranger  in patrol boat came up and began a tow but vessel operator refused.  Shortly thereafter  the operator and passenger fell into the water as a wave capsized the canoe.  Canoe then sank and vessel operator and passenger were both rescued by the Park Rangers.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rio Grande
NearestCityTown: Taos
County: Taos
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator entered Sunset Rapid normally with 4 paddlers on board and was unable to make the ferry from river left to right to avoid Sunset Rock in time.  Raft struck rock and all paddlers and guide were ejected.  One female paddler was rescued and complained immediately of lower back pain. Paddler was evacuated off the river by EMS services and trasported to Holy Cross Hospital, treated and released.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was being operated about 40-60 feet behind Vessel 1. Operator of Vessel 1 turned and had his vessel struck by vessel 2 when the operator of Vessel 2 could not turn in time.  Vessel 2 struck the top of Vessel 1 on the top rear starboard side.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0017
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sumner Lake
NearestCityTown: Fort Sumner
County: De Baca
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was unable to control vessel during a storm due to loss of throttle.  Vessel capsized and both operator and passenger ended up in the water.  Both were wearing PFD's and both were rescued.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 was operating too close to vessel #1 not doing the same activity when they collided causing damage to both vessels and injury to operator of vessel #1.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Navajo Lake
NearestCityTown: Navajo Dam
County: Rio Arriba
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: marina Walkway and Concrete Panels
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 operator was bringing his boat into the marina when the throttle froze up.  Vessel operator #1 shut off engine but it was too late and collided doing damage both to the marina walkway and vessel #2


BARDID: 2009-NM-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator attempted a sharp turn on a demo jet ski and was ejected at a high speed sustaining an injury in the process


BARDID: 2009-NM-0023
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ute Lake
NearestCityTown: Fort Sumner
County: Quay
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator 2 observed a vessel overtaking from behind and failed to maintain course and speed but instead turned to starboard  and collided with vessel  1.  Operator of vessel 1 had an elbow injury and both vessels sustained damage.  This happened  to the hulls, gunwales and steering.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ute Lake
NearestCityTown: Logan
County: Quay
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A approached dock to offload a passenger during inclement weather.  At the same time operator of vessel B attempted to leave the dock.  Operator of Vessel A saw the vessel leaving the dock and moved to port.  Operator of Vessel B then struck the rear starboard quarter of Vessel B with the starboard bow of Vessel A.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0028
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator tried to start engine without venting.  Spark ignited and started fire which spread throughout the hull.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was cruising on the lake when he hit a wave.  Passenger was then knocked out of her chair and struck her head on the back of the vessel .  Chair being used was a white plastic lawn chair brought aboard.  Passenger is now OK and recovered.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brantley Lake
NearestCityTown: Carlsbad
County: Eddy
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was towing a tuber when the tuber fell out of the tube and struck the water surface leaving her unconscious.  She later recovered at Carlsbad Medical Center.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was found floating face down in the water not too far from the PWC which he had been operating.  Operator was retrieved and brought to shore and CPR administered.  CPR was unsuccessful and time of death noted as 1845 hours.  No damage was observed to the PWC operated by the victim.  Cause of death is pending OMI report from Albuquerque.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Navajo Lake
NearestCityTown: Navajo Dam
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operator was towing a tuber in a restricted area due to the width of the channel and hazards. Operator saw a rock too late and attempted to turn but the person being towed ended up on the rock resulting in a broken pelvis and soreness to the spine.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0034
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operator initiated a sharp turn at a high rate of speed.  PWC hit a wave causing operator to be thrown backward onto the PWC.  Injuries were sustained to buttocks and back.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0037
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bluewater Lake
NearestCityTown: Prewitt
County: Cibola
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was on the water when the intoxicated operator found the vessel to be sinking.  cause of the vessel 
No determination was made as to the cause of the sinking.  Vessel operator was arrested for BWI aggravated.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Navajo Lake
NearestCityTown: Navajo Dam
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
on 8/22/2009 the operators of vessel A and vessel B were participants in an illegal poker run when the two vessels collided.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0040
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brantley Lake
NearestCityTown: Carlsbad
County: Eddy
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A was pulling a wakeboarder when they came to the dam area.  Insufficient towing corridor was made in a turn towards the dam resulting in the wakeboarder landing against the rock dam.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0041
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caballo Lake
NearestCityTown: Caballo
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A was doing splashing maneuver (donut) when the other operator of Vessel B attempted to swerve out of the way and struck the starboard side of vessel A. and impacted the operator of Vessel A Causing internal body injuries.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Heron Lake
NearestCityTown: Los Ojos
County: Rio Arriba
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A had an involuntary jibe on the lake.  Boom moved boat over to capsize and one person got separated from the craft trying to retrive the oars.  Victim was rescued along with all others former passengers and treated for hypothermia exposure to the water for over an hour.


BARDID: 2009-NM-0043
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: NM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caballo Lake
NearestCityTown: Caballo
County: Sierra
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel Operator was surprised by a wave that came over the bow and capsized the boat which then sank


BARDID: 2009-NV-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-01-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:47:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: SEARCHLIGHT
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS A 12 FOOT ALUMINUM TRACKER TOPPER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  DISPATCH RECEIVED A REPORT OF TWO OVERDUE BOATERS WHO HAD LAUNCHED FROM THE MARINA.  A WATER AND AIR SEARCH WAS CONDUCTED THAT EVENING WITHOUT LOCATING ANY EVIDENCE OF MISSING BOATERS.  THE SEARCH WAS SUSPENDED UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING, UTILIZING LAND, AIR AND WATER UNITS.  THE VESSEL WAS LOCATED AT 0747 , AND THE FIRST VICTIM, THE OPERATOR, WAS FOUND DECEASED NEAR THE SHORE AT 0919.  THE SECOND VICTIM, THE PASSENGER, WAS FOUND DECEASED NEAR THE SHORE HOURS LATER AT 1628.  BOTH VICTIMS REMAINS WERE RETRIEVED AND TAKEN BY BOAT TO THE COVE WHERE THEY WERE TURNED OVER TO THE COUNTY CORONER.  THE CORONER INVESTIGATED THE BODIES AND BOTH VICTIMS DEATHS WERE FRESH WATER DROWNING WITH HYPOTHERMIA AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.  THE VESSEL WAS RECOVERED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE COVE WHERE IT WAS PLACED ON ITS TRAILER.  THE BOAT AND TRAILER WERE LATER TURNED OVER TO THE OPERATORS WIFE.  THE VESSEL WAS MISSING THE GASOLINE OUTBOARD MOTOR AND TROLLING MOTOR.  ESTIMATED DAMAGE TO VESSEL $900.00.  EXACT TIME AND LOCATION OF ACCIDENT IS UNKNOWN.  ACCIDENT DATE RECORDED IS DATE OF VICTIM RECOVERY AND LOCATION IS SITE OF VESSEL RECOVERY.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: HENDERSON
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS A 35'6" CABIN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  THE VESSEL LEFT AT 7:30P P.M. IT WAS DARK THAT EVENING NO MOON THE VESSEL WAS EQUIPPED WITH A GPS CHARTPLOTTER WITH THE LATEST PLATINUM VERSION, A PAIR OF INFRARED NIGHT-VISION SCOPES.  VESSEL ROUNDED AN ISLAND WEST BOUND AND STARTED TO HEAD NORTH INTO THE COVE AREA.  OPERATOR STARTED TO THROTTLE BACK WHEN IT HIT AN UNSEEN OBSTRUCTION IN WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABOUT 25 FEET OF WATER.  UPON IMPACT, THE VESSEL HEELED OVER ALMOST 90 DEGREES TO PORT AND THEN CAME TO A STOP.  OPERATOR CHECKED ON HIS PASSENGERS AND THEY WERE JUST SHAKEN AND SLIGHTLY BRUISED.  OPERATOR CHECKED FOR ANY BILGE PUMP INDICATORS, SEEING NONE THE BEST ACTION WAS TO IMMEDIATELY MAKE WAY FOR A BEACH.  OPERATOR SECURED THE BOAT TO THE BEACH WITH THE ANCHOR AND INSPECTED THE HULL FOR DAMAGE BY FLASHLIGHT.  THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE HULL AT THE POINT WHERE THE BOW THRUSTER IS MOUNTED.  THE NEXT DAY THE OPERATOR COULD NOT REACH ANYONE TO TOW THE VESSEL BACK TO THE MARINA.  WITH PFDS ON, THE VESSEL AND THE PASSENGERS MADE WAY BACK TO THE MARINA AS QUICK AS WAS SAFE TO AVOID TAKING ON TOO MUCH WATER.  BY THE TIME THE VESSEL REACHED THE MARINA THE WATER WAS AT CARPET LEVEL IN THE LOWER STATEROOM.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  $43,277.00 IN DAMAGE REPORTED TO HULL AT AND ABOVE BOW THRUSTER AND TO STARBOARD SIDE, PLUS BOTH OUTDRIVES.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0003
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 25'6" 2000 FOUR WINNS OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  GAME WARDEN SAW FLAMES COMING FROM A BEACHED VESSEL IN A COVE.  GAME WARDEN OPERATED OVER TO THAT LOCATION AS ANOTHER BOAT IS COMING OUT OF THE SAME COVE.  GAME WARDEN CONTACTED THE VESSEL AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT THEY HAD THE 2 PEOPLE FROM THAT VESSEL.  GAME WARDEN ASKED WHAT HAPPENED AND THE OWNER OF THE VESSEL STATED THAT THE BOAT NEXT TO HIM HAD A DEAD BATTERY, SO OPERATOR 1 TOOK HIS BATTERY OUT TO START THE OTHER BOAT WHEN OPERATOR 1 PUT THE BATTERY BACK INTO HIS BOAT, TURNED ON THE PERKO, IT SPARKED THEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT STARTED SMOKING.  SO OPERATOR 1 AND PASSENGER GOT OFF HIS BOAT AND GOT ONTO THE OTHER BOAT IN THE COVE AND CAME OUT. FROM THE INVESTIGATION, IT APPEARS THE FIRE STARTED FROM HAVING A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL FUMES IN THE BILGE AREA, ADDED WITH A SPARK FROM THE BATTERY/PERKO.  THE VESSEL WAS JUST FILLED WITH GASOLINE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THERE TO BE A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL FUMES TO BE IN THE BILGE AREA.  THE BLOWER THAT GETS RID OF THE FUMES, ON AN INBOARD/OUTBOARD ENGINE, WAS NOT ON BUT THAT IS BECAUSE THE BATTERY HAD JUST BEEN PUT BACK IN.  NO ONE WAS CITED AND NO ONE WAS INJURED.  GAME WARDEN COULD SMELL ALCOHOL.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE $19,000.00, FIRE DAMAGE TO WATER LINE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: COTTONWOOD COVE
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 10' BOMBARDIER PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 8' BOMBARDIER PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  ON 5/24/2009 AT APPROX. 1750-1800 HOURS, VESSEL 1 WAS BEING OPERATED JUST OUTSIDE THE FLAT WAKE AREA OF THE COVE OPERATOR; BY HIS OWN ACCOUNT STATED HE WAS AN EXPERIENCED PWC OPERATOR.  VESSEL 2 WAS ALSO OPERATING JUST OUTSIDE OF THE FLAT WAKE AREA OF THE COVE.  BOAT TRAFFIC WAS LOW, THE WIND WAS MODERATE.  VISIBILITY WAS EXCELLENT AND IT WAS DAYLIGHT HOURS.  THE WAVE ACTION WAS CHOPPY.  THE TWO INDIVIDUALS HAD KNOWN EACH OTHER FOR YEARS AND WERE CONSIDERED BY ALL ACCOUNTS TO BE CLOSE PERSONAL FRIENDS.  BOTH INDIVIDUALS HAD CONSUMED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES THAT DAY AND BOTH HAD BAC LEVELS ABOVE THE LEGAL LIMIT WHEN TESTED, OPERATOR 2 IN A POST MORTEM BLOOD DRAW AT A BAC OF .09 AND OPERATOR 1 AT A BAC OF .112 AT 2018 HOURS ON AN EVIDENTIARY BLOOD DRAW, A BAC OF 0.950 AT 2120.  OPERATOR 1 WAS TRAVELING AT A RATE OF SPEED SUFFICIENT TO OPERATE ON PLANE AND PRESUMED TO BE AT LEAST 15 MPH.  OPERATOR 2 WAS TRAVELING AT OR BELOW THE SAME SPEED AS OPERATOR 1.  THE BOW OF VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE PORT STEERING CONSOLE AREA OF VESSEL 2 AT A 335 DEGREE ANGLE, RAMPING UPWARD, STRIKING OPERATOR 2 IN THE LOWER LEFT RIBCAGE, CAUSING SEVERE BLUNT TRAUMA/INTERNAL HEMORRHAGING, EJECTING OPERATOR 2 FROM THE VESSEL HE WAS OPERATING.  THE FORWARD ACTION OF VESSEL 2 AND THE ANGLE AT WHICH VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2, CAUSED VESSEL 1 TO GO UP AND LAND BEHIND VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 2 ROTATED OFF THROTTLE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION TO STARBOARD.  OPERATOR 2 WAS INITIALLY RETRIEVED FROM THE WATER BY WITNESS 1 WHO WITNESSED THE INCIDENT FROM A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 300 FEET OR LESS.  OPERATOR 1 ENDED UP IN THE WATER, BY WITNESS ACOUNTS, AND CALLED FOR HELP FOR HIS FRIEND.  WITNESS 1 STATED THAT OPERATOR 2 COMPLAINED OF CHEST PAIN.  WITNESS 1 ALONG WITH ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORTED OPERATOR 2 TO SHORE WHERE HE LATER DIED OF HIS INJURIES AFTER FIRST RESPONDER ATTEMPTS AT MEDICAL SUPPORT.  OPERATOR 1 BY HIS OWN ADMISSION WAS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER LOOKOUT, IN VIOLATION OF 488.540 RULES OF THE ROAD, INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES #5.  THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND THERE WAS UNOBSTRUCTED VISION IN ALL DIRECTIONS.  OPERATOR 1 ON THE PORT SIDE OF OPERATOR 2 ALSO HAD AN OBLIGATION TO FOLLOW THE CROSSING OR HEAD ON SITUATION WITH OPERATOR 2 AND TURN TO STARBOARD AS OPERATOR 1 WAS THE GIVE WAY VESSEL, NRS 488.540 RULES OF THE ROAD, INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES #16 ACTIONS OF GIVE WAY VESSEL.  OPERATOR 1 ALSO HAD AN OBLIGATION TO AVOID COLLISION, RULE #8, INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES, NRS 488.540.  OPERATOR 1 DID NOT COME OFF THROTTLE BY HIS OWN ADMISSION, INCREASING THE IMPACT DAMAGE TO OPERATOR 2.  OPERATOR 1 WAS CONTACTED BY GAME WARDEN AND FOUND TO BE IMPAIRED AFTER A SERIES OF FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS.  OPERATOR 1 WAS ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO CCDC.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL 1 $700.00 BOLT TO SECURE HATCH MISSING, SOME RUBRAIL DAMAGE - PORT BOW.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL 2 $1500.00 GOUGES/IMPACT DAMAGE TO PORTSIDE OF STERRING COLUMN, SEAT AREA, PORT MIDSHIPS GUN DAMAGE.  PORT RUBRAIL DAMAGE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0007
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 12'4" BOBCAT KAYAK WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  OPERATOR WAS FISHING OFF THE POINT, THE CHOPPY WATER ROLLED THE KAYAK.  WHEN THE OPERATOR TURNED THE KAYAK OVER AND CLIMBED IN THE OPERATOR HEARD A POP AND NOTICED THAT THE KAYAK HAD SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE AND BEGAN TO SINK.  THE OPERATOR ABANDONED THE VESSEL AS IT SANK.  OPERATOR WAS WEARING A PFD.  THE VESSEL SANK IN ROUGHLY 20 FEET OF WATER.  THE HARBOR WAS CONTACTED FOR SALVAGE.  NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING TIME OF ACCIDENT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $850.00 BOAT SANK WITH TROLLING MOTOR AND FISHING TACKLE. VESSEL WAS LISTED AS  TOTALLED AND STILL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LAKE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 21' TRACKER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 1 WAS BEING OPERATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE NARROWS, THE PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE BOW AREA.  V1 WAS CRUISING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THEY WERE STRUCK BY A LARGE WAKE.  AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER RAISED TWO FEET INTO THE AIR, LANDED BACK ON HER SEAT AND THEN BOUNCED ONTO THE DECK OF THE VESSEL.  THE FALL CREATED A COMPRESSION FRACTURE IN HER L-1 VERTEBRAE AND CAUSED HER A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN.  V1 MOTORED BACK TO THE BOAT HARBOR WHERE THE PASSENGER WAS TREATED BY PARK SERVICE AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.  NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL WAS ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST WITH THE SWAMPED VESSEL WHEN OPERATOR STEERED TOO CLOSE TO THE UPSTREAM END OF THE DOCK.  THE CURRENT PULLED VESSEL 2 AND OPERATORUNDER THE DOCK.  OPERATOR  RESURFACED AT THE SOUTH END OF THE DOCK AND VESSEL  REMAINED LODGED UNDER THE DOCK.  OPERATOR  SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TREATED AND RELEASED ON SITE.  VESSEL WAS DAMAGED $1500.00 VESSEL WAS PULLED UNDER BOAT DOCK AND REMAINED ALMOST ENTIRELY SUBMERGED OVERNIGHT, RESULTING IN MOTOR AND ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.  THE HANDLEBARS OF THE VESSEL WERE DAMAGED DURING THE RECOVERY OF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: HENDERSON
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: vessel design
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 28' SLEEK CRAFT OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 7 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  THE VESSEL WAS CRUISING AWAY FROM THE BEACH WHEN THE OPERATOR STOPPED THE ENGINE AND NOTICED THE VESSEL WAS TAKING ON WATER FROM THE STERN VENTS BUT WAS ABLE TO RETURN THE VESSEL BACK TO THE BEACH SAFELY.  THE VESSEL BECAME SWAMPED IN ABOUT 4 FEET OF WATER.  NO INJURIES OCCURED DURING TIME OF ACCIDENT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $6800.00 DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING BILGE PUMP AND BLOWER VENTS BELOW THE WATER LEVEL, ALL WATER DAMAGE TO INTERIOR.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0012
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 24'2" FOUR WINNS OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 8 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 20' LAKE RAIDER PONTOON BOAT WITH 6 PEOPLE ON BOARD.    VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELLING ACROSS THE LAKE FROM AZ SHORE BACK TO NV IN A DIAGONAL DIRECTION TO THE SHORELINE.  VESSEL 2 HAD A 70 HORSEPOWER AND WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15-25MPH.  VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING NEAR THE NV SHORELINE AT A CRUISING SPEED AND ACCORDING TO STATEMENTS WAS HEADING TO LAUCH RAMP.  VESSEL 1 HAS A 310 HORSEPOWER AND WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25-35MPH. VESSEL 2 WAS OPERATING AT A CRUISING SPEED ON THE LAKE NEAR THE COVE HEADING TO THE MARINA.  VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING AT A CRUISING SPEED, COMING AWAY FROM SHORE AND HEADING TOWARD THE BOAT HARBOR.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE (STERN OF THE CENTER LINE).  AFTER THE INITIAL IMPACT, VESSEL 1 ALTERED COURSE TO STARBOARD.  AS A RESULT VESSEL 1 RAMPED UP ONTO THE STARBOARD PONTOON OF VESSEL 2 SLID DOWN VESSEL 2 LEAVING PAINT TRANSFER AND DAMAGE.  VESSEL 1'S PROP STRUCK VESSEL 2'S STARBOARD SIDE AND DECK LEAVING MARKS AND DAMAGE.  TWO PASSENGERS ON VESSEL 2 WERE EJECTED INTO THE WATER AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT, BOTH WERE RESCUED.  FOUR PASSENGERS FROM VESSEL 2 WERE INJURED AND ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.  NO ONE WAS INJURED ON VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF OUI AND WAS ALSO CITED FOR 831-RULES OF THE ROAD, NO PROPER LOOKOUT AND OVERTAKING.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $9000.00 DAMAGE MOSTLY CONTAINED TO PORT SIDE, CHINES/KEEL, AND MOTOR.  FIBERGLASS/PAINT DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF BOAT, ON 1ST & 2ND CHINES.  PAINT DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE WITH NUMEROUS SCRATCHES AND PAINT CHIPS, ENGINE/MOTOR OUTDRIVE DAMAGED-PROPS BENT, GIMBAL BROKEN & SKAG BROKEN.  VESSEL 1 TAKES ON WATER.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 $2000.00 CRUSHING DAMAGE TO ALUMINUM RAILING AND DECK.  PROP DAMAGE TO DECK AND PONTOON ON STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL, MAJOR DAMAGE TO HELM AND SEATS.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: HENDERSON
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 28'6" NORDIC OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 6 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS WERE RETURNING FROM A DAY OF BOATING AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 PM, THE OPERATOR STRUCK THE SHORELINE OF A "POINT" THAT HE DID NOT SEE BECAUSE IT WAS TOO DARK.  AFTER GETTING HELP TO GET THE BOAT OFF THE ROCKS (SHORE), THE OPERATOR MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VESSEL BACK TO THE MARINA AFTER CHANGING THE PROP.  NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.  ESITMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $7500.00 SCRATCHES ON THE HULL AND LOWER UNIT DAMAGE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: HENDERSON
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 23'10" TIGE OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 8 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL WAS BEING OPERATED EAST OF AN ISLAND AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30PM, THE VESSEL WENT ACROSS AN UNMARKED UNDER WATER "REEF" (ROCKS) AS THE OPERATOR WAS HEADING IN A NORTH-EAST DIRECTION.  NO ONE WAS HURT DURING THE TIME OF ACCIDENT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $6200.00 BROKEN KEEL PLATES AND BENT DRIVE SHAFT AND PROPELLER.  ALSO BENT TILLER AND CRACKED HULL POSSIBLY.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 10'3" BOMBARDIER PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 10' YAMAHA PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTH BOUND ON THE RIVER BEHIND VESSEL 2 WHEN THE VESSEL HIT A LARGE WAVE CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE PWC; VESSEL 1 RAN INTO THE REAR OF VESSEL 2.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $500.00 UNKNOWN BELOW WATER LINE.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 $1500.00 DAMAGE TO TRANSOM, FIBERGLASS CRACKED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: SEARCHLIGHT
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 26' MACH 26 OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 5 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 27' ELIMINATOR OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 4 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE LAKE APROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH.  VESSEL 2 WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND VESSEL 1 AND WAS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 50-70 YARDS OFF THE STARBOARD TRANSOM OF VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 1 OBSERVED A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT AND A BOAT FLOATING APPROXIMATELY 150 YARDS OFF THE STARBOARD BOW.  ALL PERSONS ON THE PWC AND THE FLOATING BOAT WERE WAVING THEIR HANDS AND APPEARED TO BE IN DISTRESS.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 LOOKED TO THE REAR AND SAW VESSEL 2 FOLLOWING APPROXIMATELY 50-70 YARDS OFF OF THE STARBOARD TRANSOM OF VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 1 BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO PERSONS IN THE WATER SIGNALING DISTRESS.  WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SECONDS, VESSEL 1 HAD SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH WHEN ONE OF THE PASSENGERS IN VESSEL 1 YELLED.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 TURNED AROUND AND SAW THE PORT SPONSON OF VESSEL 2 STRIKE THE STARBOARD SIDE/TRANSOM OF VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 2 PROCEEDED PAST VESSEL 1 AFTER THE COLLISION AND CAME TO IDLE SPEED APPROXIMATELY 20 YARDS PAST VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 2 BEGAN TAKING ON WATER.  OPERATORS 1 AND 2 COULD NOT LOCATE AN ADEQUATE BEACH TO BRING THE VESSELS ASHORE SO BOTH VESSELS TURNED TOWARDS A SANDY BEACH ON THE AZ SHORELINE.  VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE BROUGHT ASHORE ON THE AZ SHORELINE AND TEMPORARY REPAIRS WERE MADE TO VESSEL 2 TO GET THE VESSEL BACK TO THE COVE.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED DURING TIME OF ACCIDENT AND NO ALCOHOL WAS INVOLVED. VESSEL 2 WAS AT FAULT FAILURE TO KEEP PROPER LOOKOUT AND FAILURE TO AVOID A COLLISION.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $2000.00 STARBOARD TRANSOM SIDE.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 $10,000.00 PORT SIDE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 17' AAROW GLASS OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 4 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 1 LAUNCHED FROM THE DOCK AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 HOURS ON 4/7/2009, THERE WERE FOUR MALE ADULTS ON BOARD.  THE VESSEL WENT OUT FOR TESTING OF THE MOTOR.  AT APPROXIMATELY 2100 HOURS THAT SAME NIGHT THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER STARTED GETTING CALLS FROM THE WIFE OF ONE OF THE MALES THAT WAS ON THE VESSEL.  SHE WAS REPORTING THAT THE GROUP SHOULD HAVE BEEN BACK PRIOR TO SUNSET.  SHE HAD GOTTEN A CELL PHONE CALL FROM HER HUSBAND REPORTING THE VESSEL WAS TAKING ON WATER BUT THEY WERE MAKING WAY TOWARD AN ISLAND.  HE WAS NOT HEARD FROM AGAIN AND HIS CELL PHONE WAS GOING TO VOICE MAIL.  THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO INFORMATION AS TO THE LAUNCH POINT, DIRECTION OF TRAVEL, VEHICLE ASSOCIATED OR POSSIBLE DESTINATION, SO A SEARCH WAS NEVER LAUNCHED.  ON 4/8/2009 PARK SERVICE RANGER STARTED SEARCHING THE LOWER BASIN FOR THE OVERDUE PARTY.  BASED ON EXPERIENCE, HE STARTED NEAR THE ISLANDS, HE LOCATED THE FOUR MALES ON SHORE AT THE POINT OF A CONNECTING COVE TO BURROW POINT.  ALL FOUR MALES WERE TIRED AND HUNGRY BUT UNHARMED.  THE OPERATOR/OWNER OF THE VESSEL STATED THAT THEY LAUNCHED AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 HOURS ON 4/7/2009 AND HEADED DUE EAST TOWARD THE UPPER BASIN.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE WAS SURE THEY HAD BEEN OUT ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF AS HE WAS HEADING EAST/SOUTH EAST BACK ALONG THE BASIN TOWARD THE DOCK WHEN THE WINDS PICKED UP, GUSTING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH OUT OF THE SOUTH/SOUTH WEST.  THE VESSEL STARTED TAKING ON WATER FASTER THAN THE BILGE PUMP COULD PUMP.  OPERATOR STATED THAT THE VESSEL SWAMPED AND SANK STRAIGHT OUT FROM WHERE THE PARK RANGER FOUND THEM.  THE RECORDED DEPTH WAS 93', ALL THE PEOPLE ON BOARD WHERE WEARING LIFEJACKETS.  THE OPERATOR EXPLAINED THAT THEY ALL STAYED TOGETHER AS A GROUP AND SWAM THREE TO FOUR HUNDRED FEET TO SHORE.  ALL FOUR MEN WERE TRANSPORTED BACK TO THE DOCK AND CHECKED OUT BY MEDICAL STAFF, THEY WERE ALL RELEASED TO GO HOME NO INJURIES.  THE VESSEL WAS FOUND TWO DAYS LATER, UPSIDE DOWN NEAR SHORE DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE BAY.  THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN INLINE WITH THE DRIFT PATTERN FROM THAT NIGHT.  OPERATOR STARTED WORKING ON REMOVING THE VESSEL.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $3000.00


BARDID: 2009-NV-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 10'6" SEA DOO PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 10'6" SEA DOO PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE.  VESSEL 2 WAS IN FRONT OF VESSEL 1 AND MADE A WIDE TURN TO PORT.  BOTH OPERATORS STATED THAT THEY WERE TRAVELING AT ONE ANOTHER AFTER VESSEL 2 MADE HIS TURN TO PORT.  OPERATOR 2 STATED THAT HE SAW VESSEL 1 COMING STRAIGHT AT HIM AFTER HE HAD MADE HIS TURN.  OPERATOR 2 HIT THE THROTLE TO AVOID OPERATOR 1 BUT ONLY LESSENED THE IMPACT.  OPERATOR 2 STATED OPERATOR 1 WAS HEADING WEST AND THAT HIS VESSEL (2) WAS FACING NE WHEN IT WAS HIT.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL 1 $50.00 SMALL SCRATCH / MARK ON BOW OF BOAT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL 2 $2850.00 CRACKED FIBERGLASS.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0023
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: SEARCHLIGHT
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 19'3" CHAPARRAL OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON BEING TOWED.  TOWER WAS WAKEBOARDING BEHIND VESSEL, WENT TO CLEAR STARBOARD SIDE OF WAKE.  AS HE CLEARED WAKE HE TWISTED HIS KNEE AND FELL INTO THE WATER.  REFUSED TREATMENT.  NO OTHER INJURIES OCCURED AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 17' SEA DOO OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD. PASSENGER TOLD OPERATOR THAT HE WANTED TO CHANGE SHORTS, OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 3/4 SPEED AND PUT THE VESSEL INTO NEUTRAL AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION.  PASSENGER JUMPED INTO THE WATER FROM THE VESSEL AS IT WAS STILL DRIFTING.  THE VESSEL DRIFTED 15-20' AWAY FROM THE PASSENGER.  OPERATOR RESTARTED THE VESSEL AND TURNED AROUND TO RETRIEVE THE PASSENGER.  PASSENGER BEGAN HAVING DIFFICULTY SWIMMING, OPERATOR JUMPED INTO THE WATER TO ASSIST PASSENGER.  OPERATOR TRIED TO HOLD ON TO PASSENGER BUT PASSENGER BEGAN TO PULL OPERATOR UNDER AS WELL.  OPERATOR INHALED SOME WATER AT THAT TIME AND FELT LIKE HE ALMOST DROWNED HIMSELF.  OPERATOR SWAM BACK TO THE BOAT AND BEGAN TO CALL FOR HELP.  OPERATOR ESTIMATED THAT PASSENGER HAD ONLY BEEN IN THE WATER ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS BEFORE HE'D STARTED HAVING TROUBLE.  PASSENGER DROWNED.  OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO WARMC HOSPITAL FOR TROUBLE BREATHING.  NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO VESSEL.  FATALITY VICTIM WAS RECOVERED FIVE DAYS AFTER REPORTED MISSING. CORONER'S REPORT IS PENDING.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 23' MALIBU OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 5 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON BEING TOWED.  AT APPROXIMATELY 1330 HOURS ON 7/3/2009 GAME WARDEN WAS DISPATCHED TO BAY TO ASSIST WITH A VESSEL THAT HAD AN INJURED PASSENGER.  UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DOCK, GAME WARDEN FOUND THE VESSEL WITH THE PASSENGER WITH AN APPARENT DISLOCATED SHOULDER.  WHILE GATHERING THE INDIVIDUALS INFORMATION GAME WARDEN NOTICED A MODERATE ODOR OF AN UNKNOWN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMING FROM THE INJURED PARTY.  HE ASKED THE INDIVIDUAL WHAT HAPPENED AND ABOUT THE ALCOHOL, AT THIS TIME INJURED PARTY DECIDED TO LEAVE WITH HIS GROUP AND REFUSED ANYMORE ASSISTANCE.  THE INJURED PARTY STATED HE FELL OFF THE TUBE WHILE TUBING.  NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: LAS VEGAS
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 21' BAYLINER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 4 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR STATED HE WAS CRUISING ALONG AND HIT A SUBMERGED ROCK AND THEN THE VESSEL STARTED TAKING ON WATER.  EMPLOYEE FROM THE BOAT HARBOR WAS ALREADY ON THE LAKE WHEN THE REPORT CAME IN.  EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE PICKED UP THE OCCUPANTS AT A COVE AND TOWED THE VESSEL BACK TO THE HARBOR.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL $9000.00 LOWER UNIT WITH DAMAGE, HULL DAMAGE, CENTER FLOOR STORAGE AREA, DAMAGE TO FIBERGLASS, DAMAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0034
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: OVERTON
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 16'3" BASS TRACKER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD AND 2 BEING TOWED. OPERATOR WAS TOWING 2 PASSENGERS ON A TUBE WHEN THE OPERATOR NOTICED A WILD BURRO AND HE TRIED GETTING THE TUBERS ATTENTION SO THEY COULD SEE IT.  WHEN THE OPERATOR LOOKED UP HE TURNED SHARPLY TO AVOID RUNNING THE VESSEL ONSHORE CAUSING THE TUBE TO RUN UP ON SHORE.  TUBER 1 WAS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL FOR HEAD INJURY AND LACERATION.  TUBER 2 WAS TREATED FOR A LACERATION.  NO OTHER INJURIES REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VESSEL. OPERATOR WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE FOLLOWING NEVADA REVISED STATUTES WATER SKIING WITHOUT AN OBSERVER NRS 488.570, A MISDEMEANOR, RULES OF THE ROAD, FAIL TO COMPLY INLAND NAVIGATION RULES #5 IMPROPER LOOKOUT AND RULE #8 ACTION TO AVOID COLLSION NRS 488.540, BOTH MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0035
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 30'6" FOUR WINNS CABIN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 51" SUN COUNTRY MARINE WEST HOUSEBOAT WITH NO ONE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING IN THE MARINA AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO POSITION THE BOAT ON THE DOCK IN AN OPEN SPACE BEHIND A HOUSEBOAT THAT WAS UNOCCUPIED AND SECURED TO THE DOCK.  OPERATOR MADE A 180 DEGREE U-TURN SO THAT SHE COULD DOCK ON THE STARBOARD SIDE TO PICK UP SOME PASSENGERS.  OPERATOR STATED THAT WHEN SHE GOT CLOSE TO THE DOCK SHE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VESSEL INTO NEUTRAL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO.  THE VESSEL STAYED IN GEAR AND STRUCK THE HOUSEBOAT.  OPERATOR THEN PUT THE VESSEL INTO REVEARSE AND STRUCK THE STARBOARD STERN OF HER VESSEL WITH THE DOCK CAUSING FIBERGLASS DAMAGE.  NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING TIME OF ACCIDENT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL 1 $1000.00 BOW PULPIT AND ANCHOR SCRATCHES AND MINOR DAMAGE ANCHOR WEDGED INTO PULPIT, AS WELL AS STARBOARD STERN FIBERGLASS / POINT DAMAGE APPROX 8" LONG FROM CRUSHING DAMAGE.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL 2 $2000.00 RAILING, LADDER, SLIDE ALL BENT /OR/ DISLODGED FROM PLACE.  PAINT/CARPET DAMAGE TO BACK.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A RENTED 10'6" YAMAHA PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 UNKNOWN PERSON ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A RENTED 10'6" YAMAHA PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS HIT BY VESSEL 1, DRIVEN BY UNIDENTIFIED PERSON.  OPERATOR 2 STATED HE WAS SOUTH BOUND ON THE RIVER TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR.  OPERATOR 2 STATED VESSEL 1 CAME BY HIM TO HIS LEFT AND MADE A SHARP TURN RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM.  DURING THE INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED VESSEL 1 HIT A WAKE AND LANDED ON TOP OF VESSEL 2. OPERATOR 1 WAS UNABLE TO BE LOCATED.  OPERATOR 2 AND PASSENGERS WERE KNOCKED INTO THE WATER.  OPERATOR 2 HAD A BUMP ON HIS FOREHEAD, A BUSTED LIP, AND A CHIPPED FRONT TOOTH AND WAS TREATED.  THE PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED.  AND NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $1000.00 BLUE PAINT TRANSFERS ON BOTTOM OF PWC.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 $3000.00 HAD EXTREME DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PLASTIC HOOD AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS SNAPPED IN TWO.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0037
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TAHOE
NearestCityTown: ZEPHYR COVE
County: WASHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 24" REINELL CABIN MOTORBOAT WITH 7 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR WAS OPERATING A RENTED BOAT AND WAS DRIFTING 70 FEET FROM SHORE.  THERE WERE 3 PASSENGERS WHO SWAM TO SHORE AND WERE SWIMMING BACK TO THE VESSEL.  2 SWIMMERS BOARDED THE BOAT SAFELY, THE 3RD SWIMMER ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE VESSEL BUT FELL BACK INTO THE WATER.  THE SWIMMER WAS TRANSITIONING TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SWIM PLATFORM, THINKING THERE WAS MORE ROOM TO ENTER THE VESSEL, WHEN THE OPERATOR PUT THE GEAR SHIFT INTO REVERSE.  THE PROP STRUCK THE SWIMMER ON THE LEFT LEG STARTING ABOVE HIS ANKLE AND MOVING UP HIS SHIN.  THE CUTS GOT PROGRESSIVELY DEEPER, THE FINAL CUT THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 8" LONG AND CROSSED HIS SHIN AT A SLIGHT ANGLE TO THE INSIDE OF HIS LEG.  VICTIM WAS RECOVERED FROM WATER; 911 WAS CALLED; VESSEL MET MEDICAL PERSONNEL AT LAUNCH RAMP; VICTIM WAS TAKEN VIA AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL.  VICTIM HAD BEEN DRINKING THAT DAY APPROXIMATELY 5-6 BEERS.  EMERGENCY ROOM PERSONNEL TOLD GAME WARDEN THAT THERE WAS NO MUSCLE OR TENDON DAMAGE.  VICTIM UNDERWENT SURGERY THAT NIGHT TO CLEAN AND CLOSE THE WOUND.  VICTIM WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL THE FOLLOWING DAY.  NO OTHER PASSENGERS WERE INJURED DURING TIME OF ACCIDENT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL $800.00.  SLIGHT DISCOLORATION APPROXIMATELY 18 X 36" IN THE CARPET; DISCOLORED AREA SMELLED OF A STRONG ODOR OF BEER.  PROPELLER WAS DAMAGED: APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2" OF THE TIP OF ONE BLADE HAD BEEN BENT TO APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREES: APPROXIMATELY 1" OF ANOTHER BLADE HAD BEEN BENT TO APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGRESS; THE THIRD BLADE WAS UNDAMAGED.  OPERATOR WAS CITED FOR FAILILNG TO MAINTAIN A PROPER LOOKOUT.  OPERATOR ADMITTED HE HAD DRANK 1-2 BEERS WHILE OPERATING THE BOAT AND ALSO ADMITTED TO HAVING DRANK A BEER AFTER RETURNING THE BOAT TO THE MARINA TO CALM HIS NERVES.  GAME WARDEN COULD SMELL A SLIGHT ODOR OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMING FROM HIM AS HE SPOKE TO HIM.  OPERATORS EYES WERE RED AND WATERY, HIS SPEECH APPEARED NORMAL AND WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN BALANCE WITHOUT SWAYING.  AS IT WAS 3 1/2 HOURS SINCE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THERE WERE FEW CLUES TO INDICATE WHETHER HIS BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL HAD EVER BEEN ABOVE 0.08% THERE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT REASON TO SUBMIT THE OPERATOR TO A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TAHOE
NearestCityTown: INCLINE VILLAGE
County: WASHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 22'3" LARSON OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON WAKEBOARDING.  OPERATOR STATED THAT THE WAKEBOARDER ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET UP ON THE WAKEBOARD BUT HAD GIVEN UP AND WAS TIRED.  THE OPERATOR CIRCLED BACK TO PICK UP THE WAKEBOARDER AND PULLED THE ENGINE THROTTLE BACK TO SITUATE THE BOAT NEAR HIM SO HE COULD CLIMB BACK IN THE BOAT.  THE IGNITION TO THE ENGINE WAS NOT TURNED OFF AT THIS TIME.  OPERATOR COULD SEE WAKEBOARDER ALONGSIDE THE BOAT ON THE STARBOARD SIDE AS HE APPROACHED HIM FOR PICKUP.  SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE OPERATOR SAID HE HEARD THE WAKEBOARDER SCREAMING AND THE ENGINE STALLED.  OPERATOR SAID HE LOOKED OVER TO SEE THE WAKEBOARDER IN THE WATER SURROUNDED BY BLOOD SO HE PULLED HIM INTO THE BOAT, APPLIED PRESSURE TO HIS WOUNDS AND AFFIXED A TOURNIQUET TO REDUCE THE LOSS OF BLOOD.  OPERATOR THEN DROVE THE BOAT BACK TO THE HARBOR BOAT RAMP ATTEMPTING TO DIAL 911 ALONG THE ROUTE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN GETTING A PHONE CONNECTION.  HE HAILED FOR ASSISTANCE AS THEY ENTERED THE HARBOR AND APPROACHED THE BOAT RAMP DOCK.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED DURING TIME OF ACCIDENT.  NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED TO THE VESSEL.  THE WAKEBOARD STATED HE TRIED TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE VESSEL BUT HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG WAS CAUGHT BY THE DUAL PROP'S ROTATION AND IT CLIMBED UP HIS LEG TO HIS GROIN.  OPERATOR WAS CITED FOR FAIL TO MAINTAIN PROPER LOOKOUT.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0039
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TAHOE
NearestCityTown: ZEPHYR COVE
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 10'6" YAMAHA PWC WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 10'6" YAMAHA PWC WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  BOTH PWC OPERATORS STATED THAT THEY HAD JUST RENTED THEIR PWC'S.  BOTH OPERATORS WERE EXITING THE MOORING FIELD AND WERE BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE WHEN A LARGE WAVE OR A WAKE CAME FROM A BOAT, PUSHED VESSEL 1 INTO VESSEL 2.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS EJECTED INTO THE WATER, AND WAS COMPLAINING OF SORENESS TO HER LEFT HIP BUT REFUSED MEDICAL ATTENTION WHEN IT WAS OFFERED.  THERE WERE NO INDEPENDENT WITNESSES.  NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURIED DURING TIME OF ACCIDENT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL 1 $1200.00 15" THROUGH HULL CRACK 7" BELOW WATERLILNE STARBOARD SIDE.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE DONE TO VESSEL 2 $1500.00 8" X 11" HOLE IN PORT BOW ABOVE WATERLINE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0040
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: WILDHORSE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: ELKO
County: ELKO
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
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 18" CRESTLINER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR WAS CRUISING IN THE VICINITY OF THE CANYON ON THE RESERVOIR AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30 AM.  OPERATOR SLOWED THE VESSEL DOWN TO A LOWER SPEED AND PROCEEDED TO PULL AROUND AN ANCHORED VESSEL, IN DOING SO THE VESSEL'S LOWER UNIT STRUCK A SUBMERGED ROCK STRUCTURE WHICH PUNCTURED AN APPROXIMATELY 3" HOLE IN THE LOWER UNIT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE $2000.00  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED DURING TIME OF ACCIDENT.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0043
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TAHOE
NearestCityTown: ZEPHYR COVE
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 11" ZODIAC OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR AND TWO PASSENGERS WERE NORTHBOUND COMING INTO THE COVE FROM THE SOUTH.  ALL THREE OCCUPANTS WERE WAVING AND SHOUTING TO PEOPLE ON THE DOCK AT THE CENTER LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERN SHORE OF THE COVE.  THE VESSEL WAS TRAVELING ABOVE A "WAKE SPEED" TOO CLOSE TO A BEACH FREQUENTED BY SWIMMERS AND NONE OF THE OCCUPANTS WERE LOOKING IN THE DIRECTION THE VESSEL WAS TRAVELING.  THE VICTIM WAS ON A "FLOATING CHAIR" APPROXIMATELY 50' FROM THE END OF THE CENTER DOCK THAT RUNS PERPENDICULAR TO THE SHORE.  SINCE NONE OF THE VESSEL OCCUPANTS WERE ACTING AS A LOOKOUT, THE OPERATOR DID NOT SEE THE VICTIM UNTIL SHE YELLED AT HIM.  IT WAS TOO LATE FOR HIM TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY REDUCING SPEED OR CHANGING DIRECTION AND THE VESSEL STRUCK THE VICTIM, GOING COMPLETELY OVER HER.  THE VICTIM COMPLAINED OF PAIN TO HER RIGHT SHOULDER AND HAD A 4-5" LONG, DEEP LACERATION TO THE FRONT OF HER RIGHT LOWER SHIN.  THE VESSEL INITIALLY STRUCK HER RIGHT SHOULDER, AS THE VESSEL PASSED OVER HER, THE SKEG STRUCK HER RIGHT FOOT, CAUSING THE VISIBLE INJURY.  IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ACCIDEN TTHE BOAT SLOWED AND CIRCLED BACK TOWARD THE VICTIM.  TWICE, OCCUPANTS OF THE BOAT ASKED HER IF SHE WAS ALRIGHT AND BOTH TIMES SHE RESPONDED SHE WAS NOT ALRIGHT, AND TO COME OVER AND HELP HER.  THE OPERATOR DROVE THE BOAT TO HER AND HE AND ANOTHER OCCUPANT TRIED TO GET HER INTO THE BOAT.  THEY WERE UNABLE TO GET HER INTO THE BOAT SO SHE HELD ONTO A BLCACK ROPE FROM THE BOAT AND THEY DROVE TOWARD THE SHORE.  SEVERAL WITNESSES ON THE SHORE RESPONDED TO HELP AND WERE ABLE TO GET THE VICTIM ONTO ANOTHER FLOAT/WATER TOY.  THE VICTIM TOLD THE OPERATOR THAT SHE WANTED HIS IDENTIFICATION (LICENSE AND INSURANCE).  THE OPERATOR DID NOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION.  THE VICTIM HEARD SOMEONE YELL TO CALL 911.  THE VICTIM AGAIN ASKED FOR THE OPERATOR'S IDENTIFICATION AND THE OPERATOR REPLIED "IT'S A RENTAL BOAT" AND SPED AWAY FROM THE SCENE, NORTHBOUND.  IT APPEARS THAT THE OPERATOR DROVE DIRECTLY TO HIS RESIDENCE, APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES, TYING THE VESSEL TO THE DOCK IN THE COVE.  WITNESSES ON THE BEACH IN THE COVE SAID THE THREE OCCUPANTS, MALES IN THEIR TEENS, HAD GOTTEN OFF THE BOAT, PARTIALLY COVERED IT WITH A GREY BOAT COVER AND HAD GONE INTO THE HOUSE OF THE OPERATOR. WITNESSES REPORTED THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS NOT WEARING SHIRTS OR PFDS.  FINDING THE VESSEL TIED TO THE DOCK IN THE COVE, THERE WERE NO TYPE I, II OR III PFDS IN THE VESSEL.  THERE WAS A TYPE IV (THROWABLE) ON THE DECK. GAME WARDENS SEIZED THE VESSEL AND HAVE REQUESTED THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO PURSUE THE FOLLOWING CHARGES AGAINST THE OPERATOR AND THE OPERATOR'S FATHER. 1. NRS 488.400 RECKLESS OPERATION (OPERATOR). 2. NRS 488.540, NAC 488.430 OPERATOR TO MAINTAIN PROPER LOOKOUT (OPERATOR). 3. NRS 488.550, NAC 488.445 COLLISIONS, ACCIDENTS AND OTHER CASUALTIES (OPERATOR). 4. NRS 488.600 UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF A VESSEL:  REDUCED SPPED REQUIRED IN CERTAIN AREAS (OPERATOR, 2 COUNTS). 5. NRS 488.550, NAC 488.445 REPORT CONCERNING CERTAIN OCCURRENCES (OPERATOR AND OPERATOR'S FATHER). 6. NRS 197.090 INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC OFFICER (OPERATOR'S FATHER). 7. NRS 488.165, NAC 488.140 DISPLAY OF UNAUTHORIZED NUMBER OR DECAL PROHIBITED (OPERATOR'S FATHER).  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS ATTAINED TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0044
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 10" YAMAHA PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 10" YAMAHA PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR 1 STATED THAT HE WAS FOLLOWING OPERATOR 2 AND PASSENGER, OPERATOR 1 WAS APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET BEHIND THEM AND OFFSET APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES TO HIS LEFT, TRAVELING THE SAME DIRECTION.  OPERATOR 2 CUT HIS JET SKI 90 DEGREES TO HIS LEFT BRINGING IT DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF VESSEL 1 AND DROPPING SPEED.  OPERATOR 1 ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT AROUND THEM AND IMPACTED IN THE TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH.  OPERATOR 1 WAS THROWN OFF THE VESSEL, UPON SURFACING OPERATOR 1 SWAM TO OPERATOR 2 AND PASSENGER.  BOTH OPERATOR 2 AND PASSENGER WERE COMPLAINING OF INJURIES AND REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION.  OPERATOR 2 HAD BROKEN HIS ARM, PASSENGER HAD AN OBVIOUS DEFORMITY IN HER LOWER LEFT ARM AND WAS COMPLAINING OF NECK PAIN.  BOTH OPERATOR 2 AND PASSENGER WERE CARED FOR BY RANGERS AND THE MEDICAL DOCTOR AND BOTH WERE PLACED IN THE CARE OF PARAMEDICS ON THE AMR AMBULANCE, AND TRANSPORTED.  NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED TO THE VESSELS.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0045
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:04:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: SEARCHLIGHT
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 7" YAMAHA PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR WAS CRUISING IN THE AREA OF JUST OUTSIDE THE COVE, WAKE BUOY, FOR APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MINUTES.  THE OPERATOR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE THE PERSONAL WATER CRAFT, WHEN AT THAT TIME, THE PASSENGER FELL OFF.  THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED DUE TO IMPACT WITH THE WATER AND CONTACT WITH THE JET WASH WAS RELEASED FROM THE PWC'S ENGINE.  STATEMENTS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE OPERATOR AND A WITNESS OPERATING A SECOND PWC.  PASSENGER SUSTAINED TRAUMA TO LOWER EXTREMITY (VAGINAL AREA), VICTIM WAS THEN TREATED AT COVE AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO THE HELICOPTER AND AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  NO DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL WAS REPORTED.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0046
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 19" FISHER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR STATED THAT THEY HAD DEPARTED THE HARBOR AROUND 1900 TO GO OUT FISHING.  OPERATOR BECAME AWARE OF THE SEVER WEATHER MOVING IN AND HAD STARTED BACK TOWARD THE HAROBR.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGER STATED THAT THEY WERE TRAVELING SOUTH WHEN THEY TOOK TWO OR THREE "FOUR FOOT WAVES" OVER THE BOW AND THEN THE VESSEL STARTED LISTING TO PORT.  OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO COMPENSATE BY STEERING TO STARBOARD BUT IT HAPPENED SO FAST.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGER STATED THAT THE VESSEL QUICKLY SWAMPED AND THE PORT BOW "JUST WENT UNDER THE WATER" AND THE VESSEL CAPSIZED.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE WEARING THEIR PFDS PRIOR TO THE VESSEL SINKING.  OPERATOR WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE LAKE AND HAS OVER 30 YEARS OF BOATING EXPERIENCE AND HAS HAD THE POWER SQUADRON CLASS.  A LENGTHY SEARCH WITH THREE VESSELS AND A HELICOPTER RESULTED IN A SAVE AS THE MEN WERE FOUND CLINGING TO THE HULL OF THE CAPSIZED VESSEL.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  ESTIMATED DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $3000.00 VESSEL SWAMPED, THEN CAPSIZED.  POSITIVE BUOYANCY KEPT THE VESSEL FROM SINKING.  VESSEL IS TOTALED.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: SEARCHLIGHT
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: NA
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 19'6" REINELL OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 TUBING. VESSEL WAS CRUISING IN THE AREA JUST OUTSIDE OF THE COVE, WAKE BUOY, FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, PULLING AN INFLATABLE RECREATION TUBE.  THE OPERATOR BEGAN TO ACCELEREATE THE VESSEL TO CROSS A WAKE, WHEN AT SOME POINT; THE PASSENGER/TUBER BEING PULLED FELL OFF, AND NEAR DROWNED.  THE TUBER, SUSTAINED TRAUMA DUE TO BEING UNDER WATER FOR AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME.  TUBER WAS RESCUED FROM THE WATER, AND TRANSPORTED TO THE COVE FUEL DOCK AREA FOR EMS RESPONSE.  TUBER HAD APPROXIMATELY 6 BEERS, WHAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE INCIDENT.  THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL ALSO CONSUMED ALCOHOL, WHICH COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED.  THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARY SUBMITTED TO A PORTABLE BREATH TEST WHICH RESULTED IN .041.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE HAD HAD 12 OUNCE BUD LIGHT BEERS, WITHIN THE PAST 2 HOURS.  THERE WAS A PASSENGER ON THE VESSEL BUT LEFT THE SCENE PRIOR TO PARK RANGER ARRIVAL.  TUBER WAS TRANSPORTED BY NPS TO MEET WITH MEDIC FOR TRANSPORT TO THE NEAREST MEDICAL FACILITY.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED FOR THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0048
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: tube struck by other boat
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 10' KAWASAKI PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 18'10" SEARAY OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON ON A TUBE.  OPERATOR 1 STATED THAT THEY WERE SWITCHING OPERATORS OF THE BOAT WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE JET SKI AND STRUCK TUBER.  OPERATOR 1 WAS TRAVELING LESS THAN 10 MILES PER HOUR.  TUBER LOST CONSCIUSNESS FOR LESS THAN ONE MINUTE.  TUBE'S LEFT SIDE PELVIC AREA WAS HURTING, TUBER WAS PUT INTO A C COLLAR AND GIVEN OXYGEN.  FIRE CREW ASSISTED PARK RANGER IN LOADING TUBER ON A BACK BOARD AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER TO HOSPITAL.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED TO EITHER VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0049
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 28" NORDIC OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 8 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL, STATED THAT HE AND INJURED PASSENGER WERE PREPARING TO ANCHOR THE VESSEL WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE INJURED PASSENGER WAS SITTING ON THE ENGINE COVER PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.  OPERATOR STATED THAT INJURED PASSENGER EITHER FELL FROM OR JUMPED OFF OF THE BOAT.  OPERATOR BECAME AWARE OF THE ACCIDENT AFTER JUMPING IN THE WATER TO SECURE HIS BOAT WHEN HIS WIFE YELLED TO HIM THAT INJURED PASSENGER WAS HURT, PROPELLER CUTS TO LEFT FOOT/ANKLE.  OPERATOR TRANSPORTED INJURED PASSENGER TO THE FUEL DOCK AT THE LANDING ON ANOTHER FRIEND'S BOAT. PARK RANGER'S PROVIDED INITIAL MEDICAL CARE, INJURED PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0050
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: SEARCHLIGHT
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 22" HOWARD OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 3 PEOPLE BEING TOWED ON A TUBE.  THE OPERATOR WAS MID CHANNEL TOWING 3 INDIVIDUALS ON A TUBE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH.  THE INDIVIDUALS FELL OFF THE TUBE, WHEN THIS OCCURED TWO OF THE INDIVIDUALS HEADS COLLIDED CAUSING INJURY TO ONE, 1.5 INCH LACERATION ON LEFT SIDE OF HEAD ABOVE THE EAR.  INJURED TUBER DECLINED CARE AND SELF TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0051
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 20" TIGE OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 5 PEOPLE BEING TOWED ON A TUBE.  OPERATOR WAS OPERATING THE VESSEL TOWING AN INFLATABLE TUBE WITH 5 INDIVIDUALS.  OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING AT 15 MPH ON A STRAIGHT COURSE TO THE NORTH, THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE TUBE BEGAN TO LOSE THEIR BALANCE AND THE TUBE BEGAN TO WOBBLE.  THE INDIVIDUALS FELL OFF THE TUBE AND TWO INDIVIDUALS AT THE FRONT OF THE TUBE STRUCK ONE ANOTHERS HEADS AND WERE INJURED.  INJURED TUBER 1 RECEIVED INJURY TO THE FRONT LEFT OF HER FACE AND HEAD AND LOST CONSCIOUSNESS.  INJURED TUBER 2 HIT THE BACK OF TUBER 1'S HEAD AND COMPLAINED OF DIZZINESS.  THE TWO INJURED WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL, NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED FOR THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0052
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:53:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: CALLVILLE BAY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 23" ELIMINATOR OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 4 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON WAKEBOARDING.  INJURED WAKEBOARDER STATED THAT HE WAS WAKEBOARDING, CAUGHT HIS FRONT EDGE AND FACEPLANTED INTO THE WATER.  WHEN HE HIT THE WATER THE WAKEBOARD CAME UP FROM BEHIND AND STRUCK HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD CAUSING A LACERATION.  WAKEBOARDER WAS TREATED AND RELEASED TO GUARDIAN WHO WOULD TRANSPORT HIM TO THE HOSPITAL FOR POSSIBLE STITCHES.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED, AND NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0053
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/Skier Behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 20'2" BAYLINER MARINE CORP OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 5 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON BEING TOWED ON A TUBE.  TUBER WAS BEING TOWED ON A TUBE BEHIND VESSEL 1, THE TUBE CROSSED A WAVE/WAKE AND TUBER WAS EJECTED OFF OF THE TUBE.  THE IMPACT WITH THE WATER CAUSED MEDICAL PROBLEMS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH FOR TRANSPORT TO THE HOSPITAL.  PATIENT CARE WAS PROVIDED BY PARK RANGER PERSONNEL PRIOR TO TRANSFER IN AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL FOR INTERNAL INJURIES.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED ON THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0054
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:32:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOULDER BASIN
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 24" FOUR WINNS OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 5 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON SKIING.  SKIER WAS TRYING TO GET UP ON WATER SKI'S AND OPERATOR WAS ACCELERATING WHEN SKIER RELEASED THE TOW LINE.  OPERATOR STATED THAT WHEN HE CAME AROUND THAT IS WHEN HE NOTICED SKIER WAS INJURED.  TRYING TO PULL WATER-SKI BENT FORWARD, SKIER HEARD A LOUD POP, IT TOOK 20 MIN. TO GET THE SKIER INTO THE VESSEL DUE TO PAIN.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED, AND NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED TO VESSEL.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO UMC HOSPITAL BY MEDIC WEST.

Need injury description before this is complete.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0055
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 16'9" SEA RAY OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 4 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 4 PEOPLE BEING TOWED ON A TUBE.  WHILE THE OPERATOR WAS TOWING THE TUBE THE VESSEL PASSED A WAVE AND THE TUBE FLIPED OVER CAUSING THE OCCUPANTS TO FALL IN THE WATER.  TUBER 1 CUT THE BOTTOM OF HER LIP, PARK RANGERS TREATED HER AND INSTRUCTED SHE GO TO THE HOSPITAL FOR POSSIBLE STITCHES.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE THE VESSEL.

Need full injury sheet.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0056
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: CALLVILLE
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 23" SEA RAY OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 2 PERSON BEING TOWED ON A TUBE.  CRUISING TOWING THE TUBE THE 2 PEOPLE WERE ON GOING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT TO LEFT WHEN THE TUBE GOT HIGH CENTERED ON THE FAR RIGHT WAKE AND THE FRONT DUG INTO THE WATER SENDING THE 2 TUBERS INTO THE WATER AND THAT THE OPERATOR'S DAUGHTER WAS COMPLAINING OF NECK PAIN AFTER THAT, SO THEY CAME BACK INTO THE BAY TO GET MEDICAL TREATMENT.  THE TUBER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE TRAUMA CENTER BY AMBULANCE, NECK INJURY, SPINAL INJURY.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0057
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:38:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: OVERTON
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 46'9" MASTER FABRICATORS HOUSEBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON SWIMMING.  OPERATOR HAD BEEN GRILLING ON THE BOW OF THE BOAT AND HAD GONE BACK TO THE STERN AREA AND TOLD PERSON SWIMMING THAT IT WAS TIME FOR DINNER AND TO GET OUT OF THE WATER.  SWIMMER HAD BEEN SWIMMING AND PLAYING ON A RAFT THAT WAS TIED TO THE HOUSEBOAT WITH A ROPE.  SOMETIME BEFORE THIS, SWIMMER HAD TOLD OPERATOR THAT THE WATER COMING OUT OF THE GENERATOR DISCHARGE FELT WARM ON HIS FEET.  OPERATOR TOLD SWIMMER TO STAY AWAY FROM THAT AREA.  OPERATOR WENT BACK TO GRILLING, APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES AFTER TELLING SWIMMER THAT DINNER WAS ABOUT READY, PASSENGER 2 ASKED WHERE SWIMMER WAS.  OPERATOR THEN CALLED SWIMMER'S NAME SEVERAL TIME WITHOUT ANSWER AS HE WAS SEARCHING BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HOUSEBOAT FOR SWIMMER.  IT WAS THEN THAT OPERATOR LOOKED OVER THE AFT STARBOARD SIDE OF THE RAIL AND SAW SWIMMER FLOATING FACE DOWN IN THE WATER.  OPERATOR IMMEDIATELY PULLED SWIMMER UP ON THE DECK AND BEGAN CPR WHILE PASSENGER 2 CALLED 911 VIA THE CELL PHONE.  SWIMMER WAS AIR LIFTED TO HOSPITAL.  THE ELEVEN YEAR OLD SWIMMER DIED DUE TO POSSIBLE CARBON MONOXIDE ASPHYXIATION WITH DROWNING AS SECONDARY.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VESSEL.  
Awaiting official report from Clark County Coroner's Office.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0058
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: COTTONWOOD COVE
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 16'10" GLASTRON OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 8 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HIS FAMILY WAS OUTSIDE THE COVE AND THE THE VESSEL WAS TAKING ON WATER DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND HIGH SURF.  THE VESSEL FILLED WITH WATER, LEANED TO ONE SIDE AND THE VESSEL CAPSIZED.  ALL THE PASSENGERS WERE ALL WEARING PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES AND NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED.  THERE WAS MINIMAL TO NO GASES/OILS PRESENT IN THE WATER WHEN THE BOAT WAS CAPSIZED, ESTIMATE DAMAGE $2000.00.  CAUSE OF BOAT ACCIDENT WAS DUE TO HIGH WINDS, INCLEMENT WEATHER, AND INEXPERIENCE OF THE OPERATOR.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0059
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:32:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: ECHO BAY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 59" FUN COUNTRY HOUSEBOAT WITH 10 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR AND NINE OTHER PASSENGERS RENTED A HOUSE BOAT FROM THE RESORT AND MARINA.  THE PARTY HAD SPENT THE NIGHT OF JUNE 24TH ON THE HOUSE BOAT, ON JUNE 25TH AT APPROXIMATELY 1600 HOURS, THE PARTY ENTERED THE COVE WHERE THEY TRIED TO ANCHOR THE HOUSE BOAT.  A SMALL CRAFT WARNING WAS IN EFFECT.  THE VESSEL WAS APPROACHED BY ANOTHER PARTY THAT WAS IN THE COVE AND ASKED IF THEY NEEDED HELP ANCHORING THE BOAT.  THE PARTY TURNED DOWN THE OFFER OF HELP AND DRIFTED AROUND THE COVE.  THE OPERATOR WALKED FROM THE REAR OF THE HOUSE BOAT TO THE FRONT AND OPENED THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR.  A HAT BLEW OFF INTO THE WATER; THEN THE OPERATOR STEPPED UP ON A COOLER AND DOVE INTO THE WATER AFTER IT.  REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE OPERATOR TREADED WATER FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE, AND THEN BEGAN TO HAVE DIFFICULTY STAYING AFLOAT.  PASSENGER 5 AND 9, BOTH PART OF THE PARTY THREW ONE "LIFE JACKET" AND TWO THROWABLE PFD'S TO THE OPERATOR IN THE WATER, HOWEVER THE WIND AND THE CURRENT CARRIED THEM AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR.  SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE OPERATOR WENT BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE WATER AND WAS NOT SEEN AGAIN.  THEY SOUNDED THE HORN ON THE HOUSE BOAT SEVERAL TIMES, THE OTHER PARTY THAT WAS IN THE COVE CAME OVER AND ASKED WHAT WAS GOING ON, THEY WERE INFORMED AND CALLED 911.  THE SEARCH FOR THE OPERATOR WAS BEGUN AND SUSPENDED AT 1913 HOURS.  ON JUNE 26TH AT 0900 HOURS METRO DIVE TEAM ARRIVED ON SCENE AND CONDUCTED RECOVERY DIVE OPERATIONS.  THE OPERATOR WAS LOCATED AT 1038 HOURS BY THE DIVE TEAM.  THE BODY WAS RECOVERED AT 1100 HOURS, OPERATOR WAS FOUND IN APPROXIMATELY 12 FEET OF WATER AND WAS FOUND WITH ONE SOCK ON HIS RIGHT FOOT, A "LIVE STRONG" BAND ON HIS RIGHT WRIST, A GOLD NECKLACE AROUND HIS NECK, AND HE WAS WEARING A PAIR OF BLUE SWIMMING SHORTS.  ****TOXICOLOGY BLOOD WORK FROM AUTOPSY IS PENDING****


BARDID: 2009-NV-0060
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: SEARCHLIGHT
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 19" BAYLINER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE AND THE PASSENGERS WERE ON THE WATER FOR 6 HOURS BEFORE THEY BEACHED THE VESSEL.  WHEN THEY RETURNED THE BOAT WAS "FULL OF WATER".  UPON PARK RANGERS ARRIVAL THE VESSEL WAS BEACHED AND SUBMERGED WITH THE BOW ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL.  OPERATOR MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH VESSEL ASSIST FOR VESSEL SALVAGE AND CLEANUP.  NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING TIME OF ACCIDENT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $2000.00 SOME VISIBLE DAMAGE TO PROP, POSSIBLE LEAK IN TRANSOM.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0061
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:36:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 13'11" SEARS OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 4 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE AND HIS PASSENGERS WERE WEST BOUND IN THE VESSEL IN THE AREA OF A COVE, WHEN THE VESSEL BEGAN TAKING ON WATER.  WAVES WERE COMING OVER THE BOW INTO THE VESSEL TOO FAST FOR THE OPERATOR TO BAIL IT OUT.  WAVES AT THE TIME WERE APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET WITH A SUSTAINED 15MPH WIND.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS WERE HOLDING ONTO A WHITE COOLER WHEN PARK RANGERS CAME TO RESCUE, VESSEL WAS 95% SUBMERGED BY THE TIME EVERYONE WAS RESCUED. PFD's WERE PUT ON AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT.  THE VESSEL WAS NOT RECOVERED.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $3000.00.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0063
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: NA
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS A 10'3" KAWASAKI PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR HAD STOPPED THE VESSEL TO ALLOW THE PASSENGER TO ADJUST HER SWIM SUIT.  PASSENGER STOOD TO MAKE HER ADJUSTMENTS, OPERATOR APPLIED THE THROTLE WHILE PASSENGER WAS STILL STANDING.  PASSENGER FELL OFF OF THE VESSEL AND WAS INJURED, OPERATOR STATED THAT HE THOUGHT PASSENGER HAD ALREADY SAT BACK DOWN WHEN HE TOOK OFF AGAIN.  A PORTION OF THE PASSENGER'S INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE JET OF WATER COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VESSEL.  INJURY VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR BACK INJURY AND INTERNAL INJURIES.  NO DAMAGE WAS REPORT FOR THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0064
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:32:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOULDER BASIN
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 23" LARSON OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 10 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR AND 9 PASSENGERS WERE TRAVELING WEST BACK TOWARDS THE BAY, 5 FOOT SWELLS STARTED TAKING ON WATER.  OPERATOR PULLED TO THE SHORE LINE, THE VESSEL CONTINUED TAKING ON WATER, BILGE COULD NOT KEEP UP, VESSEL FLOODED AT SHORE LINE.  PARK RANGERS WERE CALLED OUT TO RESCUE 10 PEOPLE, ALL 10 PEOPLE WERE TRANSPORTED BACK TO THE MARINA.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED, ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $5000.00 WATER DAMAGE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0066
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TAHOE
NearestCityTown: ZEPHYR COVE
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 18" FOUR WINNS OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH FOUR PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR REPORTED THAT HE AND HIS 3 PASSENGERS WERE ATTEMPTING TO GET OUT OF THE ROUGH WATER CONDITIONS AND FIND A CALM COVE WHEN THEY TURNED SOUTH TO ATTEMPT TO MAKE IT TO THE CAVE ROCK.  OPERATOR STATED THAT WHEN HE TURNED THE VESSEL SOUTH HE TOOK ON 3 OR 4 BIG WAVES OVER THE OPEN BOW.  OPERATOR TURNED TOWARD SHORE AND THE VESSEL TOOK ON MORE WATER RESULTING IN IT NEARLY SINKING AND RESTING ON THE ROCKS.  THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO THE FLOODING OF THE VESSEL.  ALL OCCUPANTS PUT ON LIFE JACKETS AND ESCAPED TO SHORE WITHOUT INJURY.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $10,000.00 SCRATCHES / DINGS IN GEL COAT ON UNDER SIDE OF HULL, BOAT NEARLY SUBMERGED COMPLETELY.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0067
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:53:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOULDER BASIN
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 59" FUNCOUNTRY HOUSEBOAT WITH 11 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK /BEACH AT COVE NEAR THE BAY WHEN THE BOTTOM OF THE VESSEL HIT SOME SUBMERGED ROCKS, WHICH CAUSED PASSENGER TWO TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL INTO THE DOOR CAUSING A HEAD LACERATION, PASSENGER WAS HANDICAPPED.  OPERATOR AND 10 PASSENGERS WERE STUCK ON THE ROCKS UNTIL HELP COULD ARRIVE.  INJURED PASSENGER WAS TREATED FOR LACERATION.  NO DAMAGE TO VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0068
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:34:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS YAMAHA PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESEEL 2 WAS A YAMAHA PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  BOTH VESSELS WERE SOUTHBOUND.  VESSEL 1 MADE A SHARP TURN TO PORT, STRIKING VESSEL 2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE HULL.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $500.00 MINOR DAMAGE TO HULL / RUB STRIP ON BOW.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 $2000.00 MAJOR DAMAGE TO STARBOARD HULL BELOW RUB STRIP.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0069
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:24:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 20'4" REINELL OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 4 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 9'11" BOMBARDIE PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  OPERATOR 1 WAS OPERATING EAST LEAVING THE COVE AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, WHEN HE SAW TWO YELLOW SEA DOO JET SKIS GOING BACK AND FORTH IN FRONT OF HIM.  OPERATOR 1 STATED THAT THE FIRST ONE PASSED HIS BOW AT APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS IN FRONT OF HIM.  OPERATOR 1 STATED THAT HE SAW THE JET SKI TURN AROUND AND THAT HE HAD TO TURN TO PORT TO AVOID COLLISION WITH THE FIRST JET SKI.  OPERATOR 1 STATED THAT THE OTHER SEA DOO JET SKI VESSEL 2 WAS THEN IN FRONT OF HIM AND THAT HE HAD TO TURN HARDER TO THE LEFT TO ATTEMPT TO AVOID COLLISION.  OPERATOR 1 STATED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS VESSEL (STARBOARD SIDE) HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF VESSEL 2 (PORT SIDE).  OPERATOR 2 WAS THROWN OFF THE VESSEL, OPERATOR 1 CUT OFF HIS BOAT ENGINE AND JUMPED INTO THE WATER TO HELP OPERATOR 2.  OPERATOR 2 WAS TRANSPORTED BACK TO THE COVE AND PARK RANGERS PROVIDED FULL PATIENT CARE, INCLUDING IV THERAPY AND FULL SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION.  OPERATOR 2 WAS STRUCK IN THE BACK BY VESSEL 1 CAUSING INTERNAL INJURIES AND SPINAL INJURY, THEN TRANSPORTED TO WARMC BY FIRE DEPARTMENT.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. OPERATOR 1 WAS CITED FOR RULES OF THE ROAD VIOLATION RULE #15 CROSSING SITUATION, A VIOLATION OF 36 CFR 3.2(A)/33 USC2072(4)(A)-RULE 15.  OPERATOR 1 WAS ALSO GIVEN A VERBAL WARNING FOR NOT HAVING A THROWABLE PFD, AND WAS ADVISED THAT HE NEEDED TO OBTAIN ONE BEFORE GOING BACK OUT ON THE WATER.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $800.00 PUNCTURE TO BOAT IN BETWEEN 1 & 2, BOW EYE BENT TOWARDS PORTSIDE.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 $2000.00 EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE OF JET SKI, ALSO DAMAGE TO HANDLE BAR AREA.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0070
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: ECHO BAY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 25'6" FOUR WINDS OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 3 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON BEING PULLED ON A TUBE.  THE TUBE CROSSED THE WAKE; THE TUBE GOT HIGH CENTERED AND SENT THE TUBER OFF OF THE TUBE INTO THE WATER AND INJURING THE TUBER'S LEFT SHOULDER.  THE TUBER WAS CHECKED OUT BY PARK RANGERS AND TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO UMC TRAUMA CENTER.  NO OTHER INJURIES OCCURED AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0072
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAHONTAN RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: SILVER SPRINGS
County: LYON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 20'8" SANGER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 6 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS WERE CURISING AND OPERATOR TURNED THE BOAT TO THE LEFT.  OPERATOR STRAIGHTENED OUT THE COURSE OF THE BOAT AND STARTED TO ACCELERATE.  SHORTLY AFTER THEN THE VESSEL IMPACTED THE ROCKS.  THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS REMAINED IN THE BOAT AFTER IMPACT.  TWO PASSENGERS WERE DRIVIN TO THE HOSPITAL; ONE VICTIM WITH CONTUSIONS TO LEGS AT KNEE LEVEL, BOTH LEGS; ONE VICTIM WITH SLIGHT CONCUSSION/HEAD INJURY.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $25,600.00 SEVERE DAMAGE TO HULL AND LOWER UNIT; THE PROP AND SKEG WERE BENT AND BROKEN; THE RUDDER WAS SNAPPED OFF AT THE BASE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0073
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 27' ADVANTAGE OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 4 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  WITNESSES REPORT THAT PASSENGER 3 VOLUNTARILY LEFT THE VESSEL TO RETRIEVE THE OPERATOR'S HAT, WHILE THE VESSEL WAS DRIFTING.  PASSENGER 3 COMPLAINED OF LEG CRAMPS AND STATED TO WITNESSES THAT HE COULD NOT SWIM.  PASSENGER 3 WENT UNDER THE WATER AND NEVER RESURFACED, DROWNED IN 100 FEET OF WATER.  BODY NOT RECOVERED AS OF 8/12/2009.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0074
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:17:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Poor vessel maintenance
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 22' BOMBARDIER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 9 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  AT SOME POINT PRIOR TO LAUNCHING, THE EXHAUST HOSE AT THE REAR STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 1 HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE HULL.  OPERATOR LAUNCHED V1 AT DAVIS CAMP WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE ON BOARD AND V1 BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER FROM THE NOW OPEN EXHAUST PORT, AND POSSIBLY FROM AN ILL-FITTING TRANSOM PLUG AS WELL.  OPERATOR MANEUVERED BACK TO THE DOCK AT DAVIS CAMP TO RETRIEVE THE REST OF THE PASSENGERS AND THEN MOTORED AWAY FROM THE DOCK BEFORE V1 TOOK ON ENOUGH WATER TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MALFUNCTION.  V1'S ENGINE STALLED AND THE PASSENGERS DONNED PFD'S.  IT BECAME APPARENT TO THE PASSENGERS THAT V1 WAS TAKING ON WATER AND THEY BEGAN TO REQUEST HELP FROM PASSERS-BY.  AS V1 DRIFTED TOWARDS THE BRIDGE ONE PASSENGER (P7) ATTEMPTED TO PLACE A BUMPER BETWEEN V1 AND THE BRIDGE, INJURING HIS HAND IN THE PROCESS.  V1 CONTACTED THE LAUGHLIN BRIDGE AT ITS APPROXIMATE MID-POINT AND WAS HELD THERE BY THE CURRENT FOR POSSIBLY SEVERAL MINUTES.  TWO PASSENGERS WERE TAKEN BACK TO CAMP WHERE THEY CALLED 911 AND NOTIFIED METRO POLICE THAT THEIR VESSEL WAS SINKING.  MEANWHILE, A SECOND PASSER-BY TOWED V1 TO THE LAUNCH RAMP.  AFTER SOME TIME, V1 WAS MANUALLY PLACED ONTO ITS TRAILER AND REMOVED FROM THE WATER.  THE OPEN EXHAUST PORT AND ILL-FITTING TRANSOM PLUG BECAME IMMEDIATELY APPARENT ONCE V1 WAS REMOVED FROM THE WATER AS LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER DRAINED FROM THESE OPENINGS.  NO CITATIONS WERE ISSUED AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT.  PASSENGER 7 WENT TO HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT ON BRUISED HAND.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $5000.00 BLOWN LEFT ENGINE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0075
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vessel equipm
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 17'10" SEA RAY OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 5 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON WAKE BOARDING.  THE OPERATOR WAS BEHIND THE ISLAND AND TOWING THE WAKEBOARDER BEHIND THE VESSEL.  THE WATER WAS ROUGH, DUE TO HIGH WINDS, AND THE CONSTANT POUNDING CAUSED THE SMALL METAL PINS HOLDING TOGETHER A HOMEMADE METAL RAILING TO BREAK.  THE RAILING WAS USED AS A HOMEMADE TOWING DEVICE WHERE THE TOW ROPE WAS SECURED TO THE BOAT.  WHEN THE TWO SMALL PINS BROKE, THE METAL STRUCTURE CAME DOWN AND STRUCK THE TWO VICTIMS SEATED IN THE BACK OF THE BOAT.  THE GROUP OF FRIENDS THEN CALLED FOR HELP AND RETURNED TO THE HARBOR.  BOTH PASSENGERS WERE TREATED FOR HEAD INJURIES WITH LACERATIONS TO THE SKULL BY PARK RANGERS AND WERE THEN TRANSPORTED TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $100.00 TWO BROKEN BRACKETS, CAUSING LARGE METAL FRAME TO COME DOWN.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0079
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 19' CHARGER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 4 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL LEFT THE LAUNCH RAMP. OPERATOR STATED AS SOON AS THEY MADE IT PAST THE BREAK WATER HE NOTICED THE VESSEL START TO FILL WITH WATER AND IT QUICKLY SANK THEREAFTER.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $2000.00 VESSEL SANK DUE TO WAVE HEIGHT AND WEATHER.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0080
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 23' MOOMBA OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 7 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 1 PERSON WAKEBOARDING.  VESSEL WITH PASSENGER UNDER TOW (WAKEBOARDING).  VESSEL HAD BEEN ON THE WATER FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS PRIOR TO RUNNING AGROUND.   THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT HE WAS UNDERWAY WHEN HIS PROPELLER IMPACTED WITH A SUBMERGED ROCK.  INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE IMPACT REMOVED ONE OF THE PROPELLER BLADES AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FIBERGLASS UNDERSIDE OF THE VESSEL.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $5000.00 IMPACT WITH PROPELLER, ONE BLADE MISSING, FIBERGLASS DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0081
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A UNKNOWN PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  PWC WAS OPERATED FROM A STANDING POSITION.  VESSEL WAS TRAVELING NORTH IN NEWBERRY COVE, NEAR THE SHORELINE.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE HIT A WAVE AND LOST HIS BALANCE.  OPERATOR FELL WHILE STILL HOLDING ON TO THE PWC'S HANDLEBARS AND DISLOCATED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.  OPERATOR OPERATED THE PWC BACK TO SHORE AND WAS TAKEN TO KATHERINE'S LANDING BY ANOTHER BOAT TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE.  NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED ON THE PWC.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0082
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 16'6" BAYLINER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD AND 2 PEOPLE BEING TOWED ON A TUBE.  VESSEL WAS PULLING A TUBE WITH 2 RIDERS, TUBER 1 FELL OF THE TUBE.  THE OPERATOR  TURNED THE VESSEL AROUND TO PICK UP TUBER 1, WHEN THE VESSEL TURNED AROUND THE OPERATOR DID NOT SEE TUBER 1 IN THE WATER AND ACCIDENTALLY HIT HIM WITH THE VESSEL.  TUBER 1'S UPPER BODY HIT THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL WHILE HIS LEG WAS UNDER THE VESSEL.  AS THE VESSEL TRAVELED OVER TUBER 1, THE PROPELLER HIT HIS LEG CAUSING SEVERAL SEVERE LACERATIONS.  TUBER RECEIVED EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FROM NPS RANGERS AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER TO UMC MEDICAL CENTER.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0088
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:02:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 10'6" YAMAHA PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR STATED THAT THEY WERE OPERATING PWC HIT A WAVE AS THEY WERE TURNING AT SPEED.  THE VESSEL FLIPPED AND THE OPERATOR HIT HIS HEAD ON THE VESSEL.  PASSENGER DID NOT WANT MEDICAL TREATMENT, OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO 
ST. ROSE DELIMA HOSPITAL VIA RESCUE 4 ATTENDED BY NPS FIRE CREW.  THE VESSEL WAS NOT ON SCENE FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.  NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0089
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TAHOE
NearestCityTown: S LAKE TAHOE
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 23'4" BAYLINER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH ONE PERSON ON BOARD.  DURING PASSAGE FROM SOUTH LAKE TAHOE MOORAGE TO CAVE ROCK FOR "TAKE OUT" THE SEAS WERE ROUGH WITH SOME HEAVY POUNDING.  WITH THE VESSEL UP ON THE TRAILER AT CAVE ROCK THE HULL WAS FOUND TO BE WELL COVERED BY SEA GROWTH.  VESSEL AND TRAILER WERE TOWED TO INCLINE BOAT STORAGE & MARINE IN INCLINE VILLAGE FOR HULL CLEANING, WINTERIZATION AND INSIDE STORAGE.  IT WAS NOTED BY INCLINE BOAT STORAGE PERSONNEL THAT A SECTION OF THE KEEL HAD GEL COAT AND FIBERGLASS DAMAGE ABOUT 4 FEET FROM THE TRANSOM AND ABOUT 2 FEET LONG.  IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THIS AREA WAS "CLEAN" INDICATING THE IMPACT DAMAGE WAS RECENT.  LIKELY CAUSE IS HITTING AN UNDERWATER OBJECT DURING PASSAGE TO CAVE ROCK.  ESTMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $2968.00.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0090
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: OVERTON
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 10'9" SEADOO PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 10'9" SEADOO PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 2 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR 2 STATED THAT HER AND HER PASSENGERGER WERE ON VESSEL 2, DRIFTING.  OPERATOR 1 WHO WAS OPERATING VESSEL 1 WAS COMING OVER TO THEM TO TALK.  WHILE COMING OVER OPERATOR 1'S THROTTLE BECAME STUCK, OPERATOR 1 WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BEFORE STRIKING VESSEL 2.  OPERATOR 2 WAS NOT ABLE TO MANEUVER OUT OF THE WAY.  OPERATOR 1'S VESSEL COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2 STRIKING BOTH PERSONS ON BOARD.  NEITHER OPERATOR 2 OR PASSENGER 2 WERE EJECTED, THEY BOTH HAD ISOLATED INJURIES TO THEIR RIGHT LEGS.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $750.00 DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY NOTICEABLE DAMAGE.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 $900.00 PLASTIC BODY WAS BROKEN; STEERING MALFUNCTIONING.

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BARDID: 2009-NV-0093
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 10' BOMBARDIER PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  VESSEL 2 WAS A 10' SEADOO BOMBARDIER PERS. WATERCRAFT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.    VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE JUMPING THE WAKE OF A 39 FOOT CABIN CRUISER.  VESSEL 1 WAS ON THE PORT SIDE OF THE WAKE.  VESSEL 1 THOUGHT THAT VESSEL 2 WAS BEHIND HIM ON HIS PORT SIDE, VESSEL 1 LOOKED TO HIS PORT SIDE AND DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 THEN TURNED TO HIS STARBOARD AND SAW VESSEL 2 COMING AT HIM FROM THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE WAKE.  VESSEL 1 TRIED TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH VESSEL 2 BY TURNING TO HIS PORT.  THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 1 COLLIDED WITH THE PORTSIDE OF VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 RAMPED UP AND OVER VESSEL 2 CAUSING BOTH TO BE THROWN FROM THEIR VESSELS.  VESSEL 1 COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2 AT APPROXIMATELY 50-100 FEET BEHIND AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WAKE OF THE CABIN CRUISER.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS EJECTED AND SUSTAINED A LACERATED SPLEEN AND BRUISED LEFT KIDNEY; VICTIM WAS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL.  NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  OPERATOR 1 RECEIVED  CITATIONS FOR NRS 488.580 RECKLESS OPERATION OF A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, NRS 488.540 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER LOOKOUT, NRS 488.730 OPERATING A VESSEL WITHOUT A BOATING SAFETY CERTIFICATE.  ESTIMATED DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $0.00 BLACK SCUFF MARKS STARBOARD HULL.  ESTIMATED DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 $1000.00 CRUSH DAMAGE TO PORT STERN, FRACTURE IN HOOD, & HULL CAP SEPERATION.  VESSELS 1 & 2 WERE IMPOUNDED; ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION RECONSTRUCTION WAS UNDERTAKEN; VESSELS WERE RELEASED TO OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0094
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 21" MALIBU OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  OPERATOR WAS RETURNING TO A RENTAL HOUSEBOAT JUST INSIDE THE NARROWS AFTER GETTING FUEL FOR HIS VESSEL.  OPERATOR GOT BACK TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE NARROWS BETWEEN BOATHOUSE COVE AND MIDDLEPOINT COVE WHEN HE STRAYED TOO FAR TO THE NORTH.  OPERATOR STATED IT WAS GETTING DARK AND HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ENTRANCE TO THE NARROWS CLEARLY, HE SAW THE ROCKS IN FRONT OF HIM AND THROTTLED DOWN.  DIRECTLY AFTER THROTTLING DOWN THE VESSEL RAN UP ONTO THE ROCKY BEACH TWO-THIRDS OF THE WAY OUT OF THE WATER.  THIS OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 1920 HOURS, OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ANYONE VIA HIS CELL PHONE OR MARINE BAND CHANNEL 16 AND SPENT THE NIGHT ON SHORE.  OPERATOR WAS RESCUED OFF THE BEACH BY NPS VESSEL ON 9/22/2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 1015 HOURS AND WAS BACK AT THE COURTESY DOCK AT THE MARINA BY 1100 HOURS.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 $5300.00 SCOPE OF DAMAGE IS UNKNOWN, DAMAGE WAS CONFINED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0095
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:23:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: BOULDER CITY
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 15'9" ZODIAC OPEN MOTROBOAT WITH 1 PERSON ON BOARD.  DISPATCH RECEIVED A REPORT ABOUT A BOAT THAT WAS ON THE BREAK WATER NEAR LAS VEGAS BOAT HARBOR.  A "SETT" TEAM MEMBER AND NPS RANGER RESPONDED, AT APPROXIMATELY 20:13 HOURS THE VESSEL WAS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE BREAK WATER AT THE NORTH END OF THE TIRES; NO ONE WAS ON BOARD.  OPERATOR WAS LOCATED NEAR THE LAS VEGAS BOAT HARBOR DINER.  OPERATOR HAD ONLY MINOR INJURIES, AND WAS ARRESTED FOR OUI.  OPERATOR STATED THAT SHE LEFT HER HUSBAND AT HENINWAY HARBOR.  BOAT WENT TO RIGHT VERY HARD AND OPERATOR COULDN'T CONTROL IT.  VESSEL WENT ONTO BREAK WATER TIRES AND OPERATOR HIT HER JAW.  OPERATOR WAS ARRESTED FOR OUI, AND WAS BROUGHT TO NORTH VISTA HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION AND LATER RELEASED TO THE CARE OF NORTH LAS VEGAS DETENTION CENTER.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE TO VESSEL $600.00 POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO LOWER ENGINE.


BARDID: 2009-NV-0096
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: NV
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityTown: OVERTON
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS A 21' TRACKER OPEN MOTORBOAT WITH 6 PEOPLE ON BOARD.  OPERATOR STATED THE VESSEL WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH TO THE EAST OF THE WESTERN MOST ROCK ISLAND AT RAMSHEAD ISLAND, TRYING TO BOAT BETWEEN TWO ROCK OUTCROPPINGS.  OPERATOR APPROACHED THE GAP, HE REALIZED THAT HE WAS HEADED FOR A ROCK JUST AT THE SURFACE OF THE WATER BUT ADVISED THAT HE DID NOT HAVE TIME TO REACT IN ANY WAY.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE DID NOT POWER DOWN OR CHANGE HEADING, THE THE LOWER UNIT OF HIS ENGINE STRUCK THE ROCK AND TORE OFF THE PROPELLER.  NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE TIME OF ACCIDENT.  ESTIMATE DAMAGE $10,000.00 PROPELLER WAS TORN OUT OF LOWER UNIT OUTBOARD HOUSING.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityTown: Lake george
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper Loading
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
small boat overloaded, improper loading,  and rough weather. Boat capsized, victim was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ERIE CANAL
NearestCityTown: Cycle
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Subject were seen by witness fishing by bridge a short time latter subjects were gone but there was debris found floating in the water.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0004
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARROWS BAY
NearestCityTown: Shirley
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was going under bridge when it realized it would not fit. V1O began to manuever his boat when he stated his starboard engine malfunctioned. then the current pushed him into bridge.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLEGHENY RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: South Valley
County: CATTARAUGUS
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
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was found upright but swamped. called in by another fisherman. Police found boat swamped but with a beer can and tackle box floating in 3 inches of water. and fishing poll with line tangled in a tree. dive team located body near debris feild.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON CANAL
NearestCityTown: Free port
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
3 canoeist were paddling  when canoe overturned and they entered the water. Victims were taken to hospital.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:58:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDINER'S BAY
NearestCityTown: East Hampton
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
operator was heading out on the water when engine caught fire. Operator put fire out and was towed back to shore.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0017
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:47:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Lake
NearestCityTown: Amity
County: ALLEGANY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vicitim was water skiing when he fell forward and head and neck got caught in tow line causing trauma


BARDID: 2009-NY-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityTown: Ellery
County: Chautauqua
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1O was travelling faster than 5MPH  in no wake zone he hit a steel retaining wall. he was intoxicated from alcohol.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:59:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityTown: Verona
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was cruising when the weather kicked up. water started coming in over the stern. V1O tried to bail boat but was unsucseful.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:25:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityTown: Saint James Port
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travelling at 45mph  when he struck V2. V2 was drift fishing with lights on.  V1O was arested for BWI.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0044
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityTown: Alexandria
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Owner turned on breakers for hot water heater and then left the boat. short time later owner heard yelling. Boat on fire due to burner on stove left on with wooden cutting board on burner.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0055
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:28:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityTown: Jerusalem
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
V1O stated that skier fell nand V1 was returning to pick up skier and she was unable to maintain steering and ran over skier with boat


BARDID: 2009-NY-0060
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityTown: Islip
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel struck by fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 whle leaving dock did not untie last mooring line and pulled piling into other boat. no info for other boat.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0077
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITHTOWN BAY
NearestCityTown: Stony Brook
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OP states while towing victim behind vessel he sustained an injury to his left shoulder. victim brought to St Catherines Hospital


BARDID: 2009-NY-0078
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:18:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK BAY
NearestCityTown: Shinnecock Hills
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OP took waves over bow swamping OP and crew member then capsizing. While righting vessel OP struck in head by boom


BARDID: 2009-NY-0079
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:36:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: Smithtown
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 cruising in southern direction in long island sound when v! started taking on water-crack in hull - 5 occupants removed prior to completely sinking in 110' of water


BARDID: 2009-NY-0085
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BONAPARTE
NearestCityTown: Harrisville
County: LEWIS
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was running straight ahead looked up and saw V1 turning in front of him. could not turn/ stopp in time


BARDID: 2009-NY-0096
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:43:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityTown: Cohoes
County: ALBANY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
3 people went out fishing canoe was swamped and victims entered water two made it back to shore the deceased did not.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0104
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityTown: Penn Yann
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Sail boat had just tacked when a wave cam over the stern causing it to capsize. victim was trown from the boat hitting her head


BARDID: 2009-NY-0106
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityTown: New York
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was drifting when V2 (oil tanker) was traveling down the river and hit V1 causing aciident. V2 travelled on never stopped


BARDID: 2009-NY-0109
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver Lake
NearestCityTown: Pitsfield
County: OTSEGO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to out row an electrical storm when victim rowed agressivley water came over stern and flooded boat. V2 was able to swim to shore. V1 did not make it


BARDID: 2009-NY-0114
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:47:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: Fort salonga
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Boat started to take on water occupnats left boat3 were rescued by good samritan. desceased never made it to shore.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0120
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:08:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityTown: Lake george
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 stated motor stalled then he restarted and engine was in drive boat took off at an excessive speed hitting dock 2 then V2.


BARDID: 2009-NY-0124
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:58:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityTown: Niagra Falls
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was wave jumping behind unkown vessel. V2 was following unkown vessel when v2 cut across bow and hit V1


BARDID: 2009-NY-0126
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:20:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SCHROON LAKE
NearestCityTown: Chester
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vi1 opperator was undr the influence and did not see taylor point ran boat up on shore causing acident


BARDID: 2009-NY-0127
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: OWASCO LAKE
NearestCityTown: Venice
County: CAYUGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling tube. tube overturned one of the tubers was not wearing a life jacket and victim swam out to assiste tuber. victim was unable to reach tubers and drowned


BARDID: 2009-NY-0173
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: Westhampton
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
While trying to clear prop out fishing line viictim fell over board and V1 drifted away due to current/wind


BARDID: 2009-NY-0175
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: DELAWARE RIVER
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
drifting down river raft flipped over and victim was swept under water by curnet no life jacket was worn


BARDID: 2009-NY-0180
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: New Rochell
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
V1O filled potable water tank with gas on accident then pumped out tank and clean tank. then filled fuel tank and left fuel dock with out venting fire started when he lt a cigarette


BARDID: 2009-NY-0181
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityTown: town of wayne
County: STEUBEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Victim1 stood at the bow of the boat doing a "I'm King of the World" impression from Titanic.  He fell over the bow and was struck by the prop.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:28:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: Kent
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and Vessel #2, both with one person aboard, were travelling on the Cuyahoga River after launching at River Bend Road when both vessels travelled through some rapids, capsizing both vessels.  The two Operators were rescued by the Kent Fire Department approximately 500 yards north of Stow Street.  Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were both lost in the incident.  Both Operators were inexperienced kayakers and lacked the appropriate skills, knowledge and equipment for the weather and water conditions at the time of the incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:46:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harsha Lake
NearestCityTown: Williamsburg
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
OtherAccidentEvent: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Fish finder, 8 horsepower motor, fishing poles, anchors, etc.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 with two persons on board launched from a trailer at the North Ramp of East Fork State Park onto Harsha Lake.  The Owner/Occupant experienced trouble with the motor, causing the vessel to drift to shore beside the ramp area.  As the Owner/Occupant continued his attempts to restart the motor, the Operator/Victim moved to the stern of Vessel #1 to start a second smaller motor.  The Operator/Victim started the second smaller motor, placed it in reverse, and backed Vessel #1 away from the shore.  Approximately 50-75 feet from shore, a wind-driven wave struck Vessel #1, rolling over the transom of the vessel.  Vessel #1 began taking on water, capsized, then sunk, putting both the Operator/Victim and the Owner/Occupant into the water.  The Owner/Occupant stayed with Vessel #1 and was rescued by a bystander; the Operator/Victim remained near Vessel #1, clinging to a bag of lifejackets, and called for assistance.  A bystander jumped into the water to assist the Operator/Victim after he submerged into the water for a short period of time.  After retrieving the Operator/Victim to the shore, CPR was performed on the Victim without success.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami River
NearestCityTown: Loveland
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: improper loading
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Cell phone
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with three persons on board, was launched onto the Little Maimi River at Loveland, Ohio and began travelling downstream.  Approximately 20 yards from shore, Occupant #3 (the fatality) began rocking the canoe, then fell off the starboard side of Vessel #1.  Occupant #3 then stood up in the river and attempted to reboard Vessel #1, causing Vessel #1 to capsize, and putting the two remaining Occupants into the water.  Occupant #1 swam to the shore with no assistance; Occupant #2 remained with Vessel #1 and was able to reboard Vessel #1 downstream.  Occupant #3 was not seen again until his body was retrieved by divers at approximately 2032 hours.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:39:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were on a head-on course with each other at a speed of 20-30 miles-per-hour in an attempt to jump each other's wake.  As they approached each other, both vessels turned the same direction resulting in the bow of Vessel #1 striking Vessel #2 at the mid-ship water line.  Vessel #1 was able to be operated back to River Front Marina, while Vessel #2 beached along the river.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:25:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage River
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1 states that she and the Occupants aboard Vessel #1 were returning to the Portage River from South Bass Island/Put-In-Bay and, although they observed the red and green entrance lights to the channel as they approached from approximately one mile out, apparently misjudged the distance to the green light resulting in Vessel #1 striking the end of the east side breakwall.  Vessel #1 became grounded, completely out of the water, resulting in moderate damage to the hull of the vessel.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0010
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charles Mill Lake
NearestCityTown: Mifflin
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with two persons on board, was being paddled into a small current when Vessel #1 rotated sideways and was pushed into two downed trees.  The force of the water capsized the canoe against the trees, submerged it, and held it against the trees under the water.  The Operator and Occupant, along with another boater, tried to dislodge the canoe, at which time the pressure cracked the canoe in half.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Grand Rapids
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading downstream with an Operator who had never boated in the area before.  When the Operator realized that Vessel #1 was heading for a lowhead dam, he made a hard turn to starboard, but was too close to avoid going over the dam.  As Vessel #1 went over the dam and hit the bottom, it took a lot of water over the side of the vessel; Vessel #1 then came to rest approximately 200 yards downstream of the lowhead dam.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0014
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:44:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St Marys
NearestCityTown: Celina
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Vessel #1 - Trolling motor ($600) and tackle/poles ($200)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with two persons aboard fishing, was anchored with the anchor light operating when Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 mid-ship.  Vessel #2 became airborne, at which time the Operator of Vessel #2 was ejected.  The Operator/Victim of Vessel #2, who was not wearing a lifejacket, was found on May 24, 2009 at 6:03 a.m. and was pronounced dead.  Investigation is ongoing.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Deerfield
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling on a straight course to the north in Zone 1 of Berlin Reservoir at approximately 45 miles per hour when the Operator observed a series of three waves in the path of Vessel #1.  As Vessel #1 travelled over the three waves, the Operator lost control of Vessel #1 and was ejected from the vessel.  The Operator was not wearing a personal flotation device and a kill-switch lanyard was not attached.  Following the ejection of the Operator, Vessel #1 continued on a northern heading before turning right (east) and impacting the eastern shoreline at a high rate of speed.  The entire vessel sustained damage, with the damage to the bow of Vessel #1 being most apparent.  The ejected Operator was assisted from the water by another boater and transported to the Boner Road Launch Ramp; Emergency Services responded to the ramp and transported the Victim to Salem Community Hospital where he was admitted and received care for a broken right femur.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with two persons on board, was heading west on Buckeye Lake on plane when Vessel #1 struck the breakwall four times at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club.  After the first strike, Vessel #1 continued in a counter clockwise manner, colliding with the seawall a second time and ejecting the Operator at that time.  The vessel again continued in a counter clockwise manner, colliding with the seawall a second and third time before coming to a stop between the seawall and a docked sailboat.  At some point in the chain of events, the force of the impacts caused the Occupant to be thrown from the port aft into the cabin.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:43:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pymatuning Lake
NearestCityTown: Andover
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with two persons on board, was improperly loaded resulting in Vessel #1 becoming swamped and eventually beached on Clark Island in Pyamtuning Lake.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0021
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:41:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakewood
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
PropertyDamageDescription: Property on board
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1 was fishing 1.5 miles northeast of LakeWood Park (at anchor) when the anchor (Danforth-style 2-3 feet in length with 50 feet of rope and a 4-foot chain) failed to hold, allowing Vessel #1 to drift.  The Operator of Vessel #1 continued to fish with the anchor down (but not holding) until Vessel #1 was approximately 500 feet northeast of the LakeWood Park Wall.  The Operator then attempted to start Vessel #1's engine, pulled anchor, and started back toward Edgewater when Vessel #1 stalled.  As the Operator attempted to restart Vessel #1, there was not enough power in the battery to restart the engine.  The Operator then attempted to re-anchor Vessel #1 approximately 50 yards away from the Wall, however, the anchor again would not hold and Vessel #1 drifted into the Wall.  The Operator left the vessel and moved onto the nearby rocks where he unsuccessfully attempted to keep Vessel #1 from striking the rocks.  He then yelled to nearby bystanders to contact the Coast Guard (one flare was fired as well before the remaining flares were soaked by the boat's action and became useless).  Vessel #1 was broken into pieces as a result of the incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Auglaize River
NearestCityTown: Defiance
County: Defiance
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Fishing tackle, cell phones
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was at anchor approximately 20 yards above the buoys at the power dam with one anchor off the starboard bow and another anchor off of the port stern.  The three persons aboard had been fishing for 4-5 hours when the Operator observed that there was water in the vessel.  He asked Occupant #1 to make sure the bilge pump was working and Occupant #1 confirmed that it was.  At this point the Operator stood up in response to a bite on his fishing line; as he did so, the transom of Vessel #1 went under water and Vessel #1 flipped backwards and upside-down.  The two Occupants ended up under Vessel #1, but were able to get back out.  Occupant #1 directed Occupant #2 to hang on to Vessel #1 and was able to get her to don a life jacket.  Occupant #1 then located the Operator and, after the Operator verbally confirmed that he was all right, the Operator than spit up some water and went unconscious.  Occupant #1 then tied the Operator to Vessel #1 with a line and swam to shore for assistance; he was able to wave down a vehicle to call 911.  The capacity plate on Vessel #1 for persons was 500 pounds; the actual weight of the persons on board Vessel #1 at the time of the incident was 746 pounds.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Millersport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: 10 fishing poles, 4 extra reels, lures and tackle, cell phone, car keys, etc.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with two persons on board, was being used in a fishing tournament when the motor stalled and was unable to be re-started.  High winds and large waves caused water to begin flowing over the transom, eventually swamping and capsizing Vessel #1.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mohican River
NearestCityTown: Loudonville
County: Ashland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling downstream when the Victim asked another boater on another vessel to "toss me a beer".  The beer landed in the water, at which time the Victim dove into the water from Vessel #1 striking his head on a rock and causing a large  bleeding laceration to the scalp.  Witnesses and citizens assisted the Victim and contacted emergency services; the Victim was transported to Ashland Hospital where he was treated for a laceration from approximately one inch above the right eyebrow to approximately one inch into the hairline, which exposed the skull.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0028
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:14:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Fairfield Beach
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with two persons on board, was on Buckeye Lake when the Operator pressed down on the accelerator pedal of Vessel #1.  Vessel #1 then caught fire, possibly due to a backfire.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was idling toward Fremont when two nearby personal watercraft took off at full speed.  The Operator of Vessel #1 stated that the wakes from the two personal watercraft swamped Vessel #1 and capsized it.  Vessel #1 then sank as the two Occupants on board swam to shore.  Investigation revealed that Vessel #1 had an older 25 horsepower outboard and no flotation in the seats, possibly contributing to an overloading situation.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0034
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St Marys
NearestCityTown: Celina
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: Fishing equipment
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling westbound at approximately 20-25 miles per hour approximately one-half mile nothwest of Safety Island when Vessel #1 struck an unknown submerged object, stalling out the motor.  Vessel #1 immediately began taking on water and, although the Operator was able to re-start the motor and attempted to continue on to shore/safety, Vessel #1 then sank, leaving approximately 3 feet of the bow of Vessel #1 above the surface of the water.  The two Occupants of Vessel #1, both of whom were wearing life jackets, floated near the vessel and began yeling for assistance.  A nearby sailboater assisted the two Occupants, tied a tow rope to the bow of the sunken vessel, and contacted emergency services.  Watercraft Officers towed Vessel #1 to the West Bank Ramp and assisted in trailering the vessel.  Once out of the water, a jagged hole was found in the fiberglass hull extending from the transom forward 2 feet, 10 inches and approximately 1 foot, 2 inches wide.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0036
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
NearestCityTown: Auburn Township
County: Geauga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: sharp turn
AccidentCause3: operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with two persons on board (neither of whom were wearing their lifejackets), were doing figure eights in the southern portion of the pond when they lost control during a high speed turn.  Vessel #1 headed toward the eastern shoreoline and ran into the shore, causing Vessel #1 to roll in the air and ejecting both the Operator and the Occupant.  Vessel #1 landed approximately 25 feet away and slid another 5 feet, grounding Vessel #1 on the shoreline with the bow pointed back toward the lake.  Following their jection from Vessel #1, the Operator and the Occupant landed in the waterface down.  Both Victims were carried to shore and attended to by friends; one was unconscious and not breathing (CPR was initiated) and the other sustained severe injuries to the head and face.  One of the Victims was flown by Life Flight to Metro General Hospital while the other was transported to Hillcrest Hospitial.  Both were listed in critical condition.  Accident remains under investigation.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0037
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with an Operator who had never operated a personal watercraft previously and who had not taken a state-required boater education class, had been operating for approximately one-half hour under the supervision of the owner of Vessel #1 when the incident occured.  Prior to the incident, the Operator had been warned repeatedly to slow down in the no-wake zone where Vessel #1 was being operated (back and forth between open water and the marina).  The Operator then turned the corner at the end of a row of docks and accelerated toward the owner's position when he lost control of Vessel #1, crashing into Vessel #2, at which time the Operator of Vessel #1 was thrown from Vessel #1.  The Operator of Vessel #1 did not suffer any injuries.  The Operator of Vessel #1 did report smoking marijuana earlier in the day (1000 hours), but stated that he had not consumed any alcohol or taken any drugs since that time.

Damage to Vessel #1 included damage to the bottom of the hull with two large holes (one in the middle and one to the aft of Vessel #1).  Damage to Vessel #2 included a very large dent in the right transom as well as the metal protecting the deck of the boat sustaining scratches and being broken loose.  A bolt on Vessel #2 that was holding the protective metal to the deck had been pulled through the deck from the impact and the snap ring on the gunwale used to snap the cover to the boat had been bent and had purple transfer paint on it.  There was also purple transfer paint on the propeller of the outboard motor of Vessel #2; the propeller had also been bent and the cavitation plate had been broken (with transfer paint on it as well).


BARDID: 2009-OH-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was sailing toward the Edgewater Cut area and had lowered the sails after starting the engine.  Water in the fuel caused the engine to stall and the Operator of Vessel #1 was unable to re-start the engine.  Wind then blew Vessel #1 into the breakwall.  The United States Coast Guard responded to the scene and towed Vessel #1 off the wall.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0039
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityTown: West Carrollton
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Drug use
MachineryFailure: Steering
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling downstream on the Great Miami River between Holes Creek and the West Carrollton lowhead dam when Vessel #1 entered a right-hand bend in the river at a high rate of speed while simultaneously suffering a catastrophic failure of the power steering system.  The power steering system failure resulted in Vessel #1 turning abruptly and ejecting the Operator from the watercraft.  The Operator was wearing the engine cut-off cord/switch, which performed successfully; the Operator was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0040
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch
NearestCityTown: Charlestown
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: Shift
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was approaching the dock when, approximately 50 feet away from the dock, the Operator attempted to shift into forward.  As the Operator attempted to shift forward, the shift lever broke, causing Vessel #1 to surge forward at approximately 2000 RPMs.  The Operator of Vessel #1 turned the steering wheel hard to port in an unsuccessful attempt to miss Vessel #2 which was tied to the adjacent dock.  The starboard side of Vessel #1 struck Vessel #2 astern on the port side of the swim platform.  The Operator of Vessel #1 then turned off the ignition to stop Vessel #1.  Minimal damage was observed on Vessel #2; Vessel #1 suffered a 12-inch square crack in the fiberglass on the starboard side.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0041
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lake
NearestCityTown: Cortland
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
PropertyDamageDescription: Fishing gear and tackle
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1 stated that he was attempting to retrieve his vessel from the water in advance of the windy weather coming into the area.  As Vessel #1 approached the docks at the launch ramp, he began to decelerate.  As Vessel #1 decelerated, the 2-3 foot waves on the lake came over the 17.5-inch transom causing Vessel #1 to fill with water.  The Operator stated that the bilge pump could not keep up with the incoming water.  Although the Operator was able to approach the dock very closely, Vessel #1 had already filled with even more water (the transom now facing the incoming waves) and was beginning to sink.  The Operator of Vessel #1 then attempted to turn the bow of Vessel #1 into the waves, but was unsuccessful in doing so.  At this point the Operator decided to try to move Vessel #1 closer to the shore before it completely sank.  The Operator reported that, as the boat was sinking at the ramp, he trimmed his outboard motor all the way up.  At this time, Vessel #2 had turned perpendicular to the launch ramp and, due to the strong waves, Vessel #2 made contact with the stern of Vessel #1.  Although not observed/recognized at this time, the collision between the vessels did cause damage to Vessel #1 (gunwale/prop).  After winching Vessel #1 onto its trailer, scratches were observed on both of the rear corners of the port and starboard side gunwales.  In addition, there were also marks on what the Operator reported as a brand new prop.  Follow-up with the Operator of Vessel #1 indicated that the insurance company was considering Vessel #1 a total loss with an estimated damage amount of $4000; lost fishing tackle and gear was estimated at $1000.  Information on Vessel #2 was not obtained as the damage was not discovered until after the Operator had left the scene and no contact information was available.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0043
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mohican River
NearestCityTown: Loudonville
County: Ashland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 capsized, placing the Operator in the water.  As the Operator fell from Vessel #1, he caught and stubbed his foot on a submerged rock, tearing his toenail most of the way off of his foot.  The Victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0044
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tuscarawas River
NearestCityTown: Midvale
County: Tuscarawas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with two persons on board, was being operated downstream on the Tuscarawas River when Vessel #1 was swept into a strainer and became pinned.  Both Occupants were able to escape the strainer safely, however, even with the assistance of other boaters in the area, the Occupants were unable to retrieve Vessel #1 from the strainer.  The Occupants then tied Vessel #1 to the strainer with an anchor line and left the scene to get a power boat to assist in the retrieval of Vessel #1.  Upon returning to the area, Vessel #1 was found to be missing, although the anchor line remained tied to the strainer.  In addition to the loss of the canoe itself, the Occupants also reported the loss of two fishing rods and reels, a hat, a watch, tackle, canoe seats, an anchor, a paddle, a musky net, a shirt, and sunglasses.

PropertyDamageDescription:
two fishing rods and reels, a hat, a watch, tackle, canoe seats, an anchor, a paddle, a musky net, a shirt, and sunglasses


BARDID: 2009-OH-0046
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:43:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with two persons on board, was being operated by someone who had never operated a personal watercraft previously.  During a turn, Vessel #1 capsized, puttting both Occupants in the water.  The Occupants were unable to get Vessel #1 back into an upright position; the Passenger injured her right arm while trying to hang onto the Operator (she said she was concerned about his asthma condition).


BARDID: 2009-OH-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1 reported that she struck a wake, ejecting her from Vessel #1, and striking her right leg on the foot well of Vessel #1 as she was ejected.  The Operator was transported to Bethesda Warren County Hospital by ambulance where she was treated for a chipped right tibia.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0048
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:01:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Grand Rapids
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Sandals, hooded sweatshirt
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, a rented vessel with two persons on board, were approximately 20 minutes downstream from their starting point when Vessel #1 struck a standing wave in front of the Van Tassel access and capsized.  The Occupant swam to shore, while the Operator stayed with Vessel #1 and swam to an island.  A witness on shore contacted emergency services who responded to the scene.  The Occupant was transported to St. Luke's Hospital where she was treated for respiratory problems and abrasions and then released.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0050
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1 left Cooley Canal and travelled out into Lake Erie.  Approximately one-half mile offshore, between Cooley Canal and Wards Canal, the Operator stated that Vessel #1 struck a wave and was thrown into the handlebars of Vessel #1, then ejected into the water.  After re-boarding Vessel #1, the Operator returned to the marina and transported himself to the hospital where he was treated and released for a broken nose and a severely bruised leg.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0052
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harsha Lake
NearestCityTown: Batavia
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person pinched between boat an
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1 was docking his boat with one of the Occupants sitting on the bow of Vessel #1.  The Occupant suffered a laceration on his right leg when Vessel #1 made contact with the dock as his leg struck the exposed ladder from Vessel #1.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0053
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityTown: Aberdeen
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1 had started the starboard engine; the battery was not hooked up yet and the Operator had not made any connections to the motor to cause a  spark, however, gasoline fumes ignited when a bilge pump in the lower cabin area kicked on and Vessel #1 exploded.  An Occupant aboard Vessel #1 was unharmed by the explosion and jumped off of Vessel #1.  The Operator was standing at the back sliding door in the lower cabin area looking out at the stern area when the explosion occured.  The explosion occured beneath the Operator, resulting in the Operator falling through the hole cuased by the explosion into the hull of Vessel #1.  The Operator then climbed out of the burning hole, went back to the back port stern gunwale, sat down, and slid himself off Vessel #1.  During the explosion the Operator suffered four fractures on his right leg, as well as 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his legs and left arm.  Vessel #1 burned to the waterline and sank.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0054
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:26:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky River
NearestCityTown: Rocky River
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was purchased by the Owner/Operator two weeks prior to the incident and had launched Vessel #1 approximately one week prior to the incident.  On the date of the incident, the Operator arrived at the dock to find Vessel #1 with the batteries turned off and water in the engine compartment almost to the top of the batteries.  The Operator turned on the batteries, pumped out the engine compartment, and consulted with a mechanic who stated that it was acceptable to take the vessel out on the lake.  While in route from the Rocky River to the Cuyahoga River, the Operator noted that the engine sounded strange.  The Operator raised the engine hatch and discovered water up to the bottom of the batteries with both bilge pumps running.  The Operator then attempted to pilot Vessel #1 back to dock, however, just east of that location on the Rocky River Vessel #1 lost all power.  The Operator contacted the Coast Guard for assistance, however, prior to their arrival, the Operator and Passengers aboard Vessel #1 were taken aboard another Good Samraitan vessel in the area.  The Operator and Passengers were taken to Emerald Necklace Marina, while Vessel #1 drifted west and partially grounded/sank.  After towing and de-watering Vessel #1 it was discoverd that there was no plug in the boat, although the Operator indicated that he remembered putting it in previously.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0056
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Bay Village
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with five persons aboard, was borrowed from the Owner and operated for several hours close to the shoreline.  The Operator had no previous boating experience.  After one of the Occupants went swimming and re-entered the vessel from the transom, the group noticed a large amount of water entering the vessel.  At this point the group piloted Vessel #1to the beach where it was secured with a line (the Owner was notified of this at the time).  The Owner arrived to recover Vessel #1 the following day and found that it had even more water and sand inside.  The Owner re-floated the boat on the following day and anchored Vessel #1 offshore for the evening (he was still trying to get ta private tow back to the Edgewater Launch Ramp to get the boat out of the water).  When the Owner returned the following day (three days after the original water entry) he was unable to locate Vessel #1.  It was discovered that a storm that had come through the area on the evening Vessel #1 was anchored offshore had sunk and/or washed ashore Vessel #1 which was found broken up on the rocks and beach area.  Investigation revealed that Vessel #1 was probably overloaded on the first date that it began to fill with water.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0057
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tuscarawas River
NearestCityTown: Midvale
County: Tuscarawas
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling downstream on the Tuscarawas River with two persons on board when it encountered an obstruction in the river.  Vessel #1 capsized putting both Occupants in the water; one Occupant was able to get out of the water onto the shore, while the other Occupant became trapped in the obstruction resulting in his death.  The Victim was transported to Twin City Hospital where he was pronounced dead by the Tuscarawas County Coroner.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0058
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling at plowing speed, returning to East Harbor; Vessel #2 was engaged in drift fishing south of Green Island in Lake Erie.  Vessel #1 struck Vessel #2 with the forward keel of Vessel #1 striking the starboard gunwale of Vessel #2.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0060
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
PropertyDamageDescription: $1006 in wallet, keys and other personal belongings
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1 reported that he was approximately 200 yards from the dam fishing when he noticed Vessel #1 taking on water.  The Operator turned on the bilge pump, however it was too late and Vessel #1 filled with water and sank.  A nearby boater retrieved the Operator and the one Occupant from Vessel #1 from the water and transported them to a campground ramp.  The Operator and Occupant reported that they had lost everything onboard Vessel #1 in the incident, including their wallets and keys; towing information was provided to the Operator who indicated that he would like to recover Vessel #1.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0061
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person tangled in vessel equip
RedactedNarrative:
During a sailboat race, one of the Occupants of Vessel #1 suffered a hand injury while setting buoys.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0062
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:59:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie (South Ballast Islan
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, with four persons on board, was travelling from Sandusky to Put-In-Bay when Vessel #1 struck a green buoy off of Ballast Island.  Vessel #1 struck the buoy on its lower mid-starboard side.  At the time of the incident, there were two persons below deck and two persons above deck.  The Occupant who was above-deck with the Operator at the time of the incident was thrown into the steering wheel of Vessel #1 and then landed on the aft port side of the deck.  Following the collision, the Operator asked all of the Occupants to don personal flotation devices while the injured Occupant contacted 911.  The United States Coast Guard responded to the scene where they assisted Vessel #1 in returning to dock.  Emergency services responded to the docking area where the injured Occupant was treated on scene and then life-flighted to Toledo.  Vessel #1 was towed by Lake Erie Towing and put into secure storage.  Subsequent search of Vessel #1 revealed the presence of marijuana on board.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0063
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:50:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Millersport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was anchored near Journal Island when Vessel #2 ran into the starboard bow of Vessel #1.  Vessel #2 left the scene following the incident (hit and run).


BARDID: 2009-OH-0064
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was idling under power on the Cuyahoga River when the mast of Vessel #1 collided with the Norfolk and Southern Bridge #1, which was coming down at the time of the incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0065
Date: 2009-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:18:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - West Harbor
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was docked at Slip #71; Vessel #2 was attempting to dock and overshot the slip.  Vessel #2 then attempted to straighten Vessel #2 at which time he backed up and struck Vessel #1.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0068
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Huron River
NearestCityTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was headed east on the Huron River with the sails down and under power at approximately three miles per hour; this was the Operator's first time on the Huron River.  As Vessel 1 rounded the lighthouse, the Occupant went up on the bow of Vessel 1 with a flashlight to assess the location of Vessel 1 on the river; the Operator saw several white lights and followed those.  Assuming that Vessel 1 was travelling in the right direction, the Operator asked the Occupant to leave the bow and contact the Dock Master.  The Operator was having problems with the on board GPS and decided to turn it off.  The Operator was also unaware that there was a wall coming out from the breakwall.  Vessel 1 struck this wall at approximately three miles per hour.  The Operator was sitting in the cockpit of Vessel 1 with his left hand on the tiller at the time of the incident and the Operator was propelled into the bulkhead by the cabin door.  Nearby boaters assisted Vessel 1, transporting the Operator to shore for medical assistance and assisting the Occupant with getting Vessel 1 to the Yacht Club.  The Operator suffered a black eye and a laceration on top of his head which had to be sealed with glue.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0069
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 lost power; Vessel 2 came alongside Vessel 1 in an attempt to tow Vessel 1.  The line of Vessel 2 became entangled in the prop of Vessel 1, causing Vessel 2 to lose power as well.  Both Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 then drifted onto the breakwall.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0070
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: Lost oars/lost clothes
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was headed west toward Wildwood Marina when a gust of wind struck the sail.  The Operator was unable to spill any more wind from the sail, causing Vessel 1 to capsize and putting the Operator and the Passenger into the water.  The Operator and the Passenger were unable to right Vessel 1.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0071
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
PropertyDamageDescription: United States Coast Guardestimate of damage to buoy
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was changing course, due to the wake of another vessel, when he heard a thump.  He looked up and observed that he had struck a buoy.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0072
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Operators of Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were jumping the wake of a larger passing vessel; Vessel 1 crossed the wake at the same time as Vessel 2 resulting in a collision.  Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 on the port side near the stern on the underside near the intake grate of Vessel 2.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0073
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed west from Bay Point Marina toward the Johnson's Island Bridge; Vessel 2 was headed east from the Johnson's Island Bridge toward Bay Point Marina.  As Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 passed each other, both to starboard, the Operator of Vessel 2 changed direction to head south.  The Operator of Vessel 2 then throttled and accelerated Vessel 2, striking Vessel 1 mid-aft on the starboard side and creating a hole in Vessel 1 at the point of impact with the bow of Vessel 2.   Witnesses to the incident assisted the Operator and Occupants of Vessel 1, while the Operator of Vessel 2 left the scene.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was identified by friends and contacted approximately 1 1/2 hours following the incident, at which time investigating officers noticed the smell of alcohol on his person and observed the Operator of Vessel 2 with bloodshot watery eyes.  The Operator of Vessel 2 reported that he had been drinking and field sobriety tests were performed, however, the Operator of Vessel 2 was not placed under arrest for operating under the influence.  The Operator of Vessel 2 also reported using marijuana the day prior to the accident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0075
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityTown: Mount Gilead
County: Morrow
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 launched at the southwest launch ramp near the dam, then docked the vessel in his slip at the southwest docks.  After tying off at the dock and turning off everything on Vessel 1 including the battery terminal switch, the Operator left the area to get lunch.  Upon returning to the vessel after lunch, the Operator observed that Vessel 1 was smoking.  After trying unsuccessfully to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher (it was still smoking) the Operator contacted the fire department for assistance.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0076
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading east on Lake Erie toward Conneaut Harbor with the auto-pilot on when Vessel 1 struck the Conneaut Harbor West Breakwall.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0078
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had gone out onto Lake Erie, past the Cleveland Breakwall, then turned southbound back toward the main entrance.  Vessel 1 cleared the main light, then struck the spur on the east side of the main entrance (147 yards east of the light at the end of the spur).  The force of the collision caused one Victim to be thrown onto the breakwall rocks, while a second Victim was ejected into the water.  The Victim on the breakwall rocks was then able to assist the Victim in the water onto the rocks as well.  The first Victim (ejected onto the breakwall) was able to use a cell phone to call for assistance.  Coast Guard Vessel 25735 responded to the scene and transported the Victims to the Edgewater Launch Ramp where Emergency Services transported the Victims to MetroHealth Hospital.  Vessel 1 was towed to the Edgewater Ramp, pulled from the water, and transported to the Cleveland Coast Guard Station.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0079
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: C J Brown Reservoir/Buck Creek
NearestCityTown: Springfield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had two persons on board and one additional person being towed on a wakeboard behind Vessel 1.  The Operator reported that while Vessel 1 was in idle and he and the other Occupant aboard Vessel 1 were preparing to lift the wakeboarder out of the water, they smelled fuel.  The Operator turned around and saw the engine on fire, at which time he and the other Occupant on Vessel 1 jumped overboard.  Another boater in the area assisted the three Occupants in the water and took them to a nearby boat ramp.  Emergency services, with the assistance of a Watercraft vessel that towed Vessel 1 closer to shore, eventually put out the fire.  The vessel was a total loss; no injuries were reported.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0080
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:14:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: toledo
County: lucas
WaterConditions: choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: light
Visibility: poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: restricted vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck Buoy #36 in the Toledo Shipping Channel.  U.S. Coast Guard Station Toledo responded to the scene within 10 minutes and pumped approximately 4 feet of water from Vessel 1.  Damage occured to the port side of Vessel 1 (fiberglass) and to the port propeller shaft (which was bent upward).  At the point of impact, the port propeller was driven into the fiberglass along with a bracket, creating a hole in the hull approximately 6 inches by 10 inches.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0081
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie (Cold Creek - 14L)
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Sharp Turn
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with only the Operator aboard, was idling toward Margaretaville between the railroad tracks and Route 6 when the Operator reached inside the forward compartment of Vessel 1 to retrieve a docking line.  As the Operator did so, her upper torso made contact with the throttle of Vessel 1 and turned Vessel 1 to the port side.  This action caused Vessel 1 to collide with the port outboard engine of Vessel 2, which was moored to its dock at Cold Creek Trout Camp.  The Operator of Vessel 1 stated that she did not believe the collision had caused damage to either vessel and therefore left the scene.  Witnesses who observed the collision contacted law enforcement who later located the Operator of Vessel 1 at Margaretaville.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was observed and tested for alcohol use/impairment and self-reported that she had consumed one beer following the accident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0085
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Thornport
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were both traveling west on the lake with Vessel 1 to the starboard of Vessel 2  when Vessel 1 turned to port and was struck by Vessel 2.  The Operator and Occupant aboard Vessel 1 were both ejected from Vessel 1 during the incident.  Both Victims were transported to Fireman's Park by other boaters in the area where they were then transported by emergency medical services to the Fairfield Medical Center.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0087
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim, skiing behind Vessel 1, injured his leg while crossing the wake of Vessel 1 as it was making a gradual right turn.  The Victim was able to re-board Vessel 1 following the incident, but requested the response of a rescue squad after returning to the ramp.  It was later determined that the Victim suffered a pulled or torn muscle.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0088
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was operating in an area where dredging was occuring (between Turkeyfoot Point and No Name Island).  As the Operator of Vessel 1 attempted to navigate between two orange buoys marking a submerged dredge line, the motor of Vessel 1 struck the dredge line causing damage to the motor and hull.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0091
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:07:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 instructed one of the three Occupants on board Vessel 1 to let the ski rope out slowly while two additional Occupants were preparing to tube behind Vessel 1.  The Occupant let too much line out into the water too quickly resulting in the ski rope becoming entangled in the prop of Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 1 entered the water to try to dislodge the rope from the prop but was unable to do so.  The Operator then re-boarded Vessel 1 to try to deploy the anchor, however, by this point Vessel 1 was too close to the breakwall for the anchor to become set before Vessel 1 drifted into the breakwall.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0092
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:49:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling from Rocky River to Kelley's Island on a port tack when the port shroud pulled loose from the deck where it was attached.  The mast, boom, attached hardware, and two sails came down to the starboard side of the vessel.  The Occupants of Vessel 1 cut the lines and cables to the sails and rigging allowing the mast and attached parts to sink quickly.  Vessel 1 was then anchored.  The anchor line on Vessel 1 later had to be cut to allow the Coast Guard to get Vessel 1 in a stern tow.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0095
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Bay Village
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was idling approximately 200 yards offshore of Huntington Beach when Vessel 1, operating at a high rate of speed, struck Vessel 2 amidship on the starboard side of Vessel 2 with the bow of Vessel 1.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0096
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Operator of Vessel 1 lost watch and digital camera
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was following a larger vessel when the passengers felt a series of "thumps" and the engine hesitated.  After immediately turning down the throttle, the occupants of Vessel 2 looked behind them and saw Vessel 1 and its Operator in the water.  Vessel 2 had struck Vessel 1 causing a complete loss of Vessel 1; the Operator of Vessel 1 was uninjured in the incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0098
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Sandusky Bay
NearestCityTown: Whites Landing
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was towing two Occupants in a two-position sit down tube when a large wake from another vessel caused the tube to go high in the air, ejecting both Occupants.  As the two Occupants landed in the water, the second Occupant's right elbow struck the Victim's right eye.  Both Occupants were brought back on board Vessel 1 and the group traveled back to Clemons Marina where emergency services responded and transported the Victim to Firelands Hospital for treatment.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0109
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky River
NearestCityTown: Lakewood
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Digital camera, cell phone
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with one person on board, capsized.  During the incident, the Operator/Victim suffered injuries to her left hand, wrist, and elbow.  The Victim sought additional medical treatment for the injury on the date following the incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0111
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied up to Vessel 2 while parties aboard both vessels watched the air show.  Vessel 1 was attached to Vessel 2 about 8-10 feet behind the starboard rear cleat of Vessel 2 with a 3/4 inch polypropelene rope with hooks and spring clips on each end of the rope.  One end of the the line was attached to the rear cleat of Vessel 2 and the other end to the bow eye on Vessel 1.  Following the air show, the Operator of Vessel 1 stayed aboard Vessel 2 and Vessel 1 was towed behind Vessel 2.  Several hours later, the Occupants of Vessel 2 observed that Vessel 1 was no longer attached and that the rope end attached to Vessel 1 had unraveled or come apart where the hook was woven on.  Despite searching the area, Vessel 1 was not located (and has not been located to date).


BARDID: 2009-OH-0112
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with seven persons on board and three additional persons being towed on a tube, was driving under the Turnpike Bridge.  At the time of the incident, the Operator of Vessel 1 was allowing one of the 7-year old Occupants to "play drive" with the 7-year old on his lap (the Operator stated that his hand was still on the wheel and he was still in control of Vessel 1).  The Operator observed that Vessel 1 was too close to the bridge piling and steered slightly to port to avoid the piling; due to this action, the tube being pulled veered to starboard , striking the other bridge piling and injuring two of the tube Occupants.  All parties on the tube were brought back on board Vessel 1, transported to the ramp, and then taken to Riverfront Maumee Hospital for medical care.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0113
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:21:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Miscellaneous personal items
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, went out of the mouth of the Toussaint River into Lake Erie; when the Operator of Vessel 1 turned Vessel 1 to head back into the Toussaint River Vessel 1 struck a wake created by their own vessel on the way out.  Water came over the transom of Vesel 1 and capsized the vessel, putting both Occupants in the water.  The Operator of Vessel 1 held onto a type 2 personal flotation device; the Occupant swam Vessel 1 back to shore and ran to nearby Camp Perry to obtain assistance.  The Operator with the type 2 personal flotation device was in the water for 5-6 hours before emergency services arrived; the Operator/Victim was transported to Magruder Hospital where he was treated for hypothermia (his body temperature had dropped two degrees).


BARDID: 2009-OH-0116
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Mt Sterling
County: Pickaway
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at the launch ramp idling toward Vessel 1's trailer, which had been backed down onto the ramp for loading.  The Operator of Vessel 2 had been preparing to drop off an Occupant to retrieve Vessel 2's trailer when he realized the launch area was getting too congested and attempted to back away from the dock.  As the Operator of Vessel 2 put the vessel into forward, Vessel 2 actually went into reverse, striking Vessel 1 on the port side.  Damage to Vessel 1 included scrapes and cracks to the port aft section of Vesel 1; damage to Vessel 2 consisted of the ladder on the port side of the swim platform on Vessel 2 being "jammed" into position and it would not extend outward.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0117
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mad River
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 capsized due to debris in the river just south of the Route 55 access.  As a result of the incident the canoe was lost and has not to date been recovered.  Awaiting full accident report from the field on this incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0118
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 ran into the rocks northeast of Middle Bass Island at 10 miles per hour.  The Operator-generated report indicates that the Operator failed to read the charts for the area correctly resulting in the grounding.  Vessel 1 was pulled free.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0119
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Carroll Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper Anchoring
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
PropertyDamageDescription: Cut anchor line
RedactedNarrative:
At 10:00 a.m. on October 21, 2009 a Canadian Fisheries vessel reported Vessel 1 adrift with no one on board.  Fishing gear on Vessel 1 was out and rigged, line (anchor and fishing line) was found fouled around the propeller, and glasses, keys, a wallet, a jacket, and a cell phone were found still on board.  Coast Guard Station Detroit coordinated a search for the single missing Occupant on Vessel 1 along with the Canadian Coast Guard; Vessel 1 was transferred to Ohio at the border at 5:15 p.m. on October 21, 2009.  The truck belonging to the Owner of Vessel 1 was found (unlocked) with the trailer at West Wing Boat Ramp in Ohio.  The search for the missing Occupant was suspended at 7:00 p.m. on October 21, 2009.  

Based on preliminary investigation, it appears that the Victim had set his anchor while rigging his fishing gear.  After laying the rods and reels out on deck, along with three personal flotation devices, he engaged the motor to move forward and retrieve the anchor.  Due to wind, or possibly slack in the line, the anchor line became caught on the lower unit of the outboard motor and was then caught by the propeller.  The engine then siezed and quit working.  The Victim appears to have then taken a pair of needle-nose pliers to the swim ladder location and attempted to release the line from the prop.  It is suspected that at some point he fell overboard.  Because the propeller had raised the anchor off the lake bottom, the wind caught Vessel 1 and it drifted away from the Victim.  The family of the Victim stated that he is a strong swimmer, however, it is suspected that he couold not catch Vessel 1 and was not wearing a personal flotation device in very cool water (approximately 50 degrees).


BARDID: 2009-OH-0120
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:36:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 started the outboard motor, flipped the bilge pump switch to the "on" position, and then walked to the bow of Vessel 1 to retrieve a fishing pole.  When the Operator glanced back toward the motor, he saw flames near the engine and fuel tank.  The Operator then moved to the Operator's position on Vessel 1 and was successful in then finding an area to exit Vessel 1 onto shore from the bow area.  The Operator then watched Vessel 1 burn from shore.  The Operator was cited for being incapacitated (alcohol).


BARDID: 2009-OH-0122
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityTown: Milton Township
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had four persons on board and was towing one additional person on a wakeboard when the wakeboarder attempted to jump the wake of Vessel 1 and in the process crashed into the water face-first.  Upon impact, the Victim was bent backwards by the force of the water to the extent that his wakeboard and his feet contacted the back of his head.  The Victim was wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident and was pulled from the water by the other Occupants of Vessel 1 following the accident.  The Victim was transported to a nearby launch ramp where Emergency Responders attended to the Victim, backboarding him with C-spine immobolization before transporting the Victim to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown.  The Victim suffered a fractured vertebrae as a result of the accident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0123
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mentor Lagoons
NearestCityTown: Mentor
County: lake
WaterConditions: calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had two persons on board when those two persons decided to change positions on the vessel.  After turning off Vessel 1 and changing positions, the passengers were unable to restart Vessel 1.  The two pasengers then re-entered the water and attempted to swim/pull Vessel 1 back to shore.  As they approached the shore, the Victim was washed over by a larger wave, falling between Vessel 1 and the shore.  Another wave pushed Vessel 1 on top of the Victim's legs, pinning her between the shore bottom and Vessel 1.  The Victim was able to free herself, but sustained injuries to both of her legs, primarily on the ankles and her right calf.  Emergency Services were contacted and responded to the scene where the Victim was treated and released at the scene.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0125
Date: 2009-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Conneaut Harbor
NearestCityTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling north out of Conneaut Harbor and was just outside of the no wake zone when the Operator gave the vessel throttle and smelled the odor of gasoline just before Vessel 1 exploded into fire.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was temporarily knocked unconscious; upon reviving he climbed to the bow of Vessel 1 where he was rescued/assisted by another passing boater.  The Passenger aboard Vessel 1 jumped from Vessel 1 at the time of the incident and was also rescued by the passing boater.  Both the Operator and the Passenger were transported to U/H Hospital in Conneaut for treatment.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0126
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had just cleared the inner harbor when the engine became sluggish.  As Vessel 1 cleared the lighthouse smoke began to come out of the engine hatch and ventilation holes.  Further investigation revealed no actual flames, however mechanical diagnosis determined that the fuel pump and the water pump had failed.  No injuries were sustained in the incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0128
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Eastlake CEI
NearestCityTown: Eastlake
County: lake
WaterConditions: rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: light
Visibility: fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had launched and was headed out into Lake Erie fom the Chagrin River to go perch fishing when the weather began to get rough.  The Operator of Vessel 1 decided to head toward the shoreline/inlet to get out of the rough weather thinking it would be calmer than on the open water but found that the conditions were actually worse.  After getting inisde the intake breakwall, Vessel 1 took a wave over the stern causing the stern to sink into the water and stalling the engine.  Vessel 1 then began to take on more water causing it to slowly swamp and sink.  As it was taking on water/sinking Vessel 1 drifted toward the east side of the CEI plant due to the force of the waves.  The Fire Department responded to the scene after being notified by onlookers, returned the Operator to shore and tied off Vessel 1 to the breakwall where it was retrieved by towing services the next day.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0130
Date: 2009-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway and cruising through Lorain Harbor when the engine ceased operation.  The Occupants anchored the vessel and tried making repairs to Vessel 1 at which time the engine was able to be re-started.  Once back underway the engine again stopped working.  As the wind began to push Vessel 1 toward the lighthouse wall, the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 contacted Coast Guard Station Lorain for assistance.  Vessel 1 was then pushed into the lighthouse wall by the wind; upon arrival the Coast Guard towed Vessel 1 off the wall and back to the Black River Channel.  No injuries were sustained in the incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0134
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityTown: Neville
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause3: Improper Anchoring
OtherAccidentCause: dam/lock
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: Personal property
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 2 had been fishing upstream from the dam for 7-8 hours; when the Operator turned Vessel 1 around to head away from the dam, the engine failed.  The Operator tried repeatedly to restart the engine but was unsuccessful.  The Operator then attempted to anchor Vessel 1 with 150 feet of line but was unable to get the boat held with the anchor.  Vessel 1 then drifted into and over the dam.  The Operator was rescued by Washington Township Fire Department and received no injuries; Vessel 1 was a total loss.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0135
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami River
NearestCityTown: Milford
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 flipped Vessel 1 while canoeing on the Little Maimi River past Old Milford (Route 50 Bridge).  Although the Operator suffered no injuries in the incident, Vessel 1 was lost under the water in the strainer.  Vessel 1 was never recovered and remains missing to date.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0136
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harsha Lake/East Fork Reservoi
NearestCityTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was towing a tuber; the Operator then shut the motor off and Vessel 1 was drifting.  As Vessel 1 coasted to a stop, the slack in the tow line tightened and snapped the tube up, causing the Victim's knee to strike his head and temporarily knocking the Victim unconscious.  The Victim was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0138
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: Personal property
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway when two Occupants went below deck and observed water coming into Vessel 1.  The Operator immediately called the U.S. Coast Guard for assistance and all Occupants aboard Vessel 1 donned personal flotation devices (PFDs).  The United States Coast Guard responded to the scene, taking Vessel 1 into tow and initiating the pumping out of the hull of Vessel 1.  After inspection it was determined that the hull fitting was completely missing.  It was unable to be determined why the hull fitting had come out, however it was noted that Vessel 1 was more than 30 years old and in its second ownership.  No injuries were sustained and alcohol was not involved or suspected as contributory to the incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0139
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Marblehead
NearestCityTown: Lakeside/Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 capsized, putting three persons into the water.  The Coast Guard and Danbury Police Department responded to the scene, retrieving three persons from the water.  A salvage company was called in to salvage Vessel 1; however, Vessel 1 was destroyed in the salvage operation.  The pieces of Vessel 1 were put onto the owner's trailer and transported back to Illinois (the owner/operator would not respond to further contact regarding the incident once he had returned to Illinois).


BARDID: 2009-OH-0140
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:29:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were travelling side-by-side in Sandusky Bay (Vessel 2 to starboard of Vessel 1), headed for Lyman Harbor, when Vessel 2 attempted to turn around (turning to port), inadvertently turning into Vessel 1, striking the starboard bow of Vessel 1 with the bow of Vessel 2.  The bow of Vessel 1 then rode up on the bow of Vessel 2 causing the Operator of Vessel 1 to be ehected.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0141
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:36:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
The Owner/Operator of Vessel 1 missed the entrance to East Harbor as he was travelling to Bass Haven Marina.  As the Owner/Operator travelled west after missing the entrance, Vessel 1 struck the breakwall at the new entrance to West Harbor.  Vessel 1 struck the wall section south and outside of the green harbor light.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0142
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - East Harbor
NearestCityTown: marblehead
County: ottawa
WaterConditions: calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/Explosion (Non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left Bass Haven Marina to travel to Channel Grove Marina for fuel.  While in route to Channel Grove Marina, fuel odor was detected and Vessel 1 was stopped to check conditions.  Upon inspection, nothing was found and Vessel 1 proceeded to Channel Grove Marina.  After adding $50 in fuel to Vessel 1 and leaving the fueling area, Vessel 1 was observed to have black smoke coming from the exhaust.  Occupants aboard Vessel 1 discovered the fire and tried unsuccessfully to extinguish the fire with one fire extinguisher; a subsequent explosion blew the engine cover off of Vessel 1.  As a result of the explosion, all four Occupants of Vessel 1 ended up in the water.  Two of the Occupants were able to swim to shore under their own power; the Operator grabbed the inflatable PFD of the other Occupant and both went over the side of Vessel 1 where the Operator tried to support the Occupant in the water while trying to buckle the belt of the inflatable PFD.  The inflatable PFD failed to fire (auto inflation design).  The Operator and the Occupant were taken aboard a Good Samaritan vessel in the area and returned to shore where EMS arrived on scene.  The two Occupants on shore were transported to MacGruder Hospital while the Occupant with the failed inflatable PFD was air flighted to St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo; the Operator refused treatment for his injuries in order to ride along with the air flighted Victim to Toledo.  No alcohol involvement was suspected and there were no PFDs worn by any of the Occupants prior to the explosion.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0143
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityTown: Craig Beach Village
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
 Vessel 1 had with three persons on board when one of the Occupants went to retrieve an item from a cooler at the stern of Vessel 1.  While doing so, the Occupant knocked a kerosene lantern to the floor of Vessel 1.  When the lantern hit the floor of Vessel 1 it burst into flames.  The Operator attempted to use a fire extinguisher to douse the flames, however, the fire extiguisher did not work.  The Operator then advised all persons on board to don PFDs and jump overboard.  Another boater (on land, leaving his home) heard cries for assistance, saw Vessel 1 on fire, retrieved his own vessel and proceeded to the accident scene to provide assistance; this Good Samaritan was able to pull two of the Victims from the water.  A second Good Samaritan also arrived on scene in another vessel and rescued the third Victim from the water.  Emergency services responded to the dock where the two Good Samaritans transported the three Victims.  Vessel 1 was towed, still burning, to the Robinson Point Boat Ramp where it was removed from the water and towed away.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0150
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Deerfield
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
OtherAccidentEvent: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading westbound in Zone 2 on Berlin Reservoir just north of the railroad bridge when Vessel 1 ran aground on a sandbar near the north shore.  One of the Occupants of Vessel 1 exited the vessel and tried unsuccessfully to push it off the sandbar.  During this time numerous waves and chop caused water to come over the transom and into Vessel 1; the bilge pump also failed and Vessel 1 began to fill with water.  Another passing boater then came upon the scene and attempted to pull Vessel 1 from the sandbar (the Occupant outside of Vessel 1 at this time re-entered Vessel 1).  After the Good Samaritan successfully pulled Vessel 1 from the sandbar, the water already on board Vessel 1 settled toward the stern of Vessel 1 causing it to swamp and capsize.  A Watercraft patrol boat found the Operator of Vessel 1 and two of the Occupants on top of the upside down vessel; the third Occupant was clinging to the front of the boat.  All parties were placed onto the patrol boat and transported back to shore, while Vessel 1 was recovered by a tow company.  No injuries were sustained in this incident.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0153
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:35:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir/We
NearestCityTown: Ravenna
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on plane pulling one wakeboarder, with four additional persons on board, when the wakeboarder fell, letting go of the tow rope.  The tow rope was under pressure from the pull of Vessel 1 and recoiled/snapped back into the passenger compartment of Vessel 1, striking the Observer/Victim.  The tow rope handle struck the Victim in the face resulting in a laceration to the forehead, several lacerations to the nose, and breaking the nose in several different locations.  Emergency Services responded to the scene and, after stabilizing the Victim's neck with a collar, transported the Victim to Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.  The Victim was treated and released and will be seeing a plastic surgeon at a later date.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0157
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Maumee
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway when a fuel line broke near the outboard motor.  Fuel went into the motor and ignited.  The Operator of Vessel 1 went to the bow of Vessel 1 and jumped into the water in order to avoid injury.  A nearby witness on shore was able to extinguish the fire.  After Fire Department response to the scene and allowing the vessel to cool off it was determined that Vessel 1 and its motor were both a total loss.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0159
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling westbound in the Cleveland Inner Harbor when the Operator bent down to get his sunglasses (the sun was in his eyes).  While reaching for the sunglasses, Vessel 1 struck a wake knocking the Operator off balance and causing him to go down on one knee.  During this motion, his hand remaining on the steering wheel pulled downward causing Vessel 1 to steer to the right and crash into the breakwall.  Coast Guard personnel retrieved the Operator and Vessel 1 from the breakwall.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0162
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Berlin Center
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed north towards the dam just before the no wake buoys under the 224 bridge.  As the Operator of Vessel 1 slowed prior to entering the no wake zone, another vessel in front of Vessel 1 also slowed for the no wake zone.  The wake from the second vessel (which was to starboard of Vessel 1) came into contact with the bow of Vessel 1 at the same time that the wake from a third vessel (to port of Vessel 1 as it left the no wake zone) also came into contact with Vessel 1.  The two wakes connected with the bow of Vessel 1 at approximately the same time, causing the bow of Vessel 1 to rise and drop dramatically.  The passengers aboard Vessel 1 were jarred and shaken, and the Victim (sitting in one of the bow seats) rose out of her seat and came down abruptly, compressing her spine.  The Victim was transported to the Bonner Road Ramp where she was tended to by Emergemcy Services.


BARDID: 2009-OH-0163
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person pinched between boat an
RedactedNarrative:
As Vessel 1 was being docked, the Victim slipped on the dock and pinned his leg between the boat and the dock resulting in a broken leg.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-01-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:02:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaw Lake
NearestCityTown: Sallisaw
County: Sequoyah
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: other
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/Explosion (Non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A fire was started on board a vessel by a space heater.  OHP has closed investigation.  OK Fire Marshall has closed investigation.  I have requested information from the insurance companies, with no reply.  I do not know at this time which vessel the space heater was on.  There were no people on board any of the vessels involved.  No injury, no fatality.  Property damage only.  Insurance companies have hired their own private marine investigaters.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-02-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kerr Lake
NearestCityTown: Sallisaw
County: Sequoyah
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to navigate West (upstream) along the river channel of the Arkansas River.  A wave entered the front of the vessel, causing it to capsize.  Passing vessels pulled operator and passenger from the water.  Vessel sank.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0003
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skiatook Lake
NearestCityTown: Skiatook
County: Osage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was fishing on Skiatook Lake and sunk for unknown reason.  Driver stated that he was fishing and looked at the back of the boat and saw it was sinking so he jumped off and swam to shore.  No known leaks in boat.  Trooper states that it could have been the waves.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0005
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:06:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingston
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was taking on water.  Operator was running bilge pump.  Large wave hit port side and spun vessel around, killing engine.  The next wave that hit caused the vessel to capsize.  Passengers and operator swam to shore, one passenger drown 10 ft from the shoreline.  Other passengers recovered victim and started CPR.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Taft Lake
NearestCityTown: Taft
County: Muskogee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel started sinking bow first, leaving operator and passenger in the water.  Operator swam to shore, passenger stayed with vessel and climbed on top.  Passenger stayed with vessel 45 minutes and was rescued by Muskogee Co Fire Dept.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River
NearestCityTown: McClain
County: Muskogee
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel swamped in rough water, leaving operator and passengers in the water for 2 hours before they were rescued.  They were all wearing their PFDs.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityTown: Langley
County: Mayes
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Men unloaded their small 14' john boat on the back side of a peninsula in relatively calm water.  As they came around the peninsula and entered the main river channel we believe they encountered very swift water caused by the operation of 6 turbines at pensacola dam.  Also there were wind gusts in the 40 mph range blowing from the South.  We believe they left a sheltered area behind the small island and ventured into extremely rough water.  We believe the boat capsized as soon as they entered the main channel.  The boat traveled another 1 mile down stream before becoming lodged up side down in a brush pile. subject 1's remains were located some 10 miles down stream on 4-14-09.  subject 2's remains were recovered about 4 miles down stream from where we believe the boat capsized on 4-21-09.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ski Island
NearestCityTown: Oklahoma City
County: Oklahoma
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: improper loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: Ditch Witch loader, rolls of sod, load of dirt.
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was being towed by Vessel #1 to an island.   Vessel #2 was loaded with a ditch witch loader, rolls of sod and a load of dirt.  One of the passengers on board went to check a bilge pump on Vessel #2.   When he did,  he had to move the loader, which caused a weight transfer, which allowed water to come over the edge.  The bilge pumps could not keep up, or did not work, allowing the vessel #2 to take on water and sink.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0010
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Verdigris River
NearestCityTown: Inola
County: Rogers
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 put his vessel in the water at Bluff Landing.  He went north to Rocky Point.  He left there and continued north.  He turned into the barge holding area.  Just inside he braced himself to turn around and his knee hit the kill switch which turned off the engine and a rush of water came over the back of the vessel.  He reattached the kill switch but the motor would not restart.  He paddled out into the channel and began drifting south.  He got the motor started and continued south when he noticed smpke.  His passenger raised the motor cover and it was on fire.  They made it to the west bank just past Black Fox and both subjects got out of the vessel.  The vessel them floated about .8 tenths of a mile on south and got stuck on a mud bog.  The Inola Fire Dept put a vessel in the water at 33 Landing with equipment to try to put out the fire.  When they got to the vessel it was fully engulfed and they were unsuccessful in nputting out the fire.  They brought subject 1 and passenger back to 33 Landing.  They were not injured.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0011
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Foss Lake
NearestCityTown: Butler
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Subject stated he had unloaded vessel and was attempting to idle over to dock when explosion occurred.  All occupants on board jumped into the water.  Within 2 minutes, the vessel was totally enfulfed in flames.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0012
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Grove
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator ran Vessel #1 into White Chapel break water due to break water not having required lighting operational after sunset.  Passenger #1 sustained head and leg injuries.  Passenger #2 received several scrapes and bruises.  Operator advised the vessel was traveling at approximately 15 MPH at time of impact.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:39:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Langley
County: Mayes
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling West towards Scotty's Cove when it struck Vessel #2's starboard rear quarter.  Vessel #2 was drifting with the engine and lights off while looking at the clouds.  Vessel #2 occupants heard and saw Vessel #1 approaching and turned their lights back on, but there was not enough time to start the engine and move out of the way.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenkiller Lake
NearestCityTown: Vian
County: Sequoyah
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel left Fisherman's Point area headed West when Operator hit a large wake and lost control of his vessel.  The wake caused the vessel to become airborne and the handlebar struck the operator on the left side of his head.  Operator suffered facial lacerations and was transported by vessel to shore and then by Eagle Med Flight Service to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: Eufaula
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was last seen at Eufaula Cove Marina at approximately 0100.  At approximately 0647 two fisherman found the Vessel up on the shoreline with Operator still inside, but injured.  Trooper  met ambulance personnel at Eufaula Cove Marina and took them to accident scene.  Upon arrival, ambulance personnel stabilized the victim and put him on a backboard.  We then loaded him in the patrol boat and took him to the ambulance at Eufaula Cove Marina where he was transported to Eufaula Hospital and then Lifeflighted to St. John's Hospital in Tulsa.  Victim was in critical condition.  Follow up report will be submitted at a later date.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River Navigation Syst
NearestCityTown: Muskogee
County: Muskogee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was drifting down the Arkansas Navigation System 0.5 miles North of the HWY 62 Bridge at Three Forks Harbor Boat Ramp when Vessel #1 started taking on water due to damaged bottom of vessel.  Subjects left Vessel #1 and swam to the shore and Vessel #1 went under and lodged on HWY 62 Bridge pillion.  Vessel #1 sank approx. 0.6 miles North of Three Forks Harbor Boat Ramp and approx. 20 yards West of East Bank.  Neither of two subjects were injured and Vessel #1 was recovered by Lake Patrol units and towed back to Three Forks Harbor Boat Ramp.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ft. Gibson Lake
NearestCityTown: Wagoner
County: Wagoner
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was fishing under SH51 Bridge on Ft. Gibson Lake and had his vessel tied with a rope to the West side of the farthest West pier.  Operator was caught suddenly in a storm causing high winds which resulted in very rough waves.  Operator advised he was unable to untie his vessel and in just a matter of minutes, his vessel began to be swamped and sink while still tied to pier.  Operator was wearing his PFD and was able to swim approximately 25 yards to the West bank under SH51 bridge.  Witnesses #1 and #2 reported vessel in approximately 34' of water at approximately 0500 hrs on the morning of 06.14.09.  PFD Information:  Operator - Type III.  Adult catalog no. 1530.  #160.060/89/0 - Spare PFD Type III Adult (same).


BARDID: 2009-OK-0018
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oologah Lake
NearestCityTown: Oologah
County: Nowata
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Investigation suggests sometime after 1300 hours, victims were headed across North end of Oologah Lake in unknown direction of travel and struck something with the bottom of the vessel (possibly a tree stump).  POI on lake is unknown but was North of the Winganon Bridge.  Vessel capsized and both victims ended up in the water.  Both victims expired.  Extent of injuries and exact cause of death to be determined by the Medical Examiner's office and was unknown at time of report.  Vessel was found 06.04.09 approximately 0.24 miles West of N 4190 Rd. and 1.22 North of Nowata/Rogers County line in Nowata County.  Victim one was located on 06.04.09 approximately 2.26 miles South and 0.28 miles West of POR of vessel in Rogers County.  Victim two was located on 06.05.09 approximately 3.3 miles North and 266 ft. East of POR of vessel in Nowata County.  Victim 2 was partially wearing a type II personal flotation device at time of recovery.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lawtonka Lake
NearestCityTown: Lawton
County: Comanche
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Witness #1 stated that she was talking with her husband while drifting on their PWC by School House Slough and while talking, victim fell off of the PWC complaining that he couldn't breathe and then started trying to get back on PWC.  While trying to get back on PWC, victim "went out".  Witness #3 assisted Witness #1 in getting victim back to shore.  Victim was transported to Reynolds Army Hospital at Ft. Sill and was pronounced dead at 2210 hours on 06092009.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oologah Lake
NearestCityTown: Oologah
County: Rogers
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator borrowed vessel from his employer for the afternoon.  Vessel was away from slip at Red Bud Marina for approx. 30 mins. Vessel entered main area of lake and experienced high winds and waves.  Vessel operator was cruising vessel to opposite side of lake to get out of wind, slowed and motor quit running.  Bow shifted downwind and waves came over stern of vessel swamping and capsizing vessel.  Exact point of capsizing is unknown but was approx. 1 mile North of Red Bud Marina.  Occupants were able to stay with capsized vessel as it drifted approx. one and a half miles further North where they were rescued by three occupants on large sailboat and a 14-year old female on a PWC.  Vessel drifted on to shore where it sustained most damage.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingston
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 stated that two girls needed a ride from the islands back to their vehicle.  The girls were in a hurry.  Operator of Vessel #1 also stated that the girls were standing and yelling at other boats.  Passenger #1 stated that she was telling the Operator to slow down.  Vessel #1 was North-bound when it hit a large wake.  Passenger #1  was injured.  Operator of Vessel #1 said he thinks it was approximately 6-8 miles North of the islands at the time.  Vessel #1 continued to Catfish Bay boat ramp where they called Marshall County EMS and OHP.  Passenger #1 had already been transported to Madill Hospital when Trooper Williams arrived.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0023
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lawtonka Lake
NearestCityTown: Lawton
County: Comanche
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #2 stated that she had just idled out of School House Slough when she was struck by Vessel #1.  Operator of Vessel #1 stated that he was South-bound towards the entrance of School House Slough on plane when he struck Vessel #2.  Operator of Vessel #1 stated that he did not see Vessel #2 because a large barge vessel was going into School House Slough and was between him and Vessel #2.  Operator of Vessel #1 said it was after the barge had passed that he observed Vessel #2.  He also stated that after striking Vessel #2 and knocking the Operator into the water, he got off his Vessel and assisted the Operator of Vessel #2 until others arrived to give assistance.  Operator of Vessel #1 stated that he left the scene without giving his personal information to anyone because he was "shook up".


BARDID: 2009-OK-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canton Lake
NearestCityTown: Canton
County: Blaine
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator made turn to check on other party, hit wave and was thrown from vessel, breaking leg on impact.  Leg break was caused by impact with either handle bars or water.  Injured operator was assisted to shore by wife, who was witness to the accident.  Report was made over the telephone.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Liberty Lake
NearestCityTown: Guthrie
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 and 2 were traveling southbound.  Vessel 1 made an abrupt left turn.  Vessel 2 continued southbound and struck Vessel 1 head-on.  Both drivers were thrown from their PWCs.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0028
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Grove
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was drifting while waiting on Unit 1.  The operator of Unit 1 attempted to manuever around Unit 2 and did not make it.  Unit 1 struck Unit 2 in the rear.  Result of excessive speed.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:47:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: Longtown
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was seen by witness approximately 45 minutes after dark headed West.  About 15 minutes later, PWC was heard coming back at a high rate of speed.  The PWC crashed into the walkway of the dock.  The witness ran up to where the PWC struck the walkway and saw passenger holding the operator up and he was unconscious in the water.  Witness sent wife to get help and he pulled the operator onto the dock first then he assisted passenger out onto walkway.  Operator was complaining of back pain and passenger had big cut on inside of right leg.  Trooper states he could smell odor of alcohol on both operator and passenger.  Both were transported to McAlester Regional.  Blood was taken for toxicology analysis at the hospital and confirmed BAC 0.35 and positive Cannabinoid Group.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:23:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keystone Lake
NearestCityTown: Mannford
County: Pawnee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were Southbound on Keystone Lake when Vessel 1 suddenly turned left in front of Vessel 2.  Vessel 2 had no time to react, and struck Vessel 1.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0031
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shawnee Lake
NearestCityTown: Shawnee
County: Pottawatomie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
V1 launched with operator and three passengers and was 100 yards from the boat ramp on Lake No. 1 when the carburetor backfired and ignited an existing fuel leak.  Operator and 3 passengers jumped out of the vessel and into the water.  A passing boat picked up the operator and passengers.  Two PWC's used their fire extinguishers to try to put out the fire.  The burning vessel drifted toward the dam.  The Shawnee Fire Dept. put out the fire upon their arrival.  No injuries.  Vessel was total loss.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Attus/Lugert Lake
NearestCityTown: Lonewolf
County: Kiowa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Driver stated that she experienced rough water causing the vessel to overturn and eject both driver and passenger.  Driver stated that she then attempted to swim to shore.  Passenger was found approximately one hour later with a head injury,  face down in the water at approximate location of accident.  Still awaiting postmortem blood analysis from OSBI.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0034
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Altus/Lugert Lake
NearestCityTown: Lonewolf
County: Kiowa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent3: capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Driver states that a fire started in the engine compartment while traveling in rough water.  Driver stated that he lost power due to engine failure causing the Unit to slam into rocks and capsizing the vessel.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0035
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lawtonka Lake
NearestCityTown: Lawton
County: Comanche
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel stated that while at Lake Lawtonka by the South shore he hit an underwater object causing the hull to crack.  After docking vessel, it took on water thereby causing the engine compartment to fill with water.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0036
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: Canadian
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: Damage to boat dock.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was headed East at Standing Rock Area.  Operator said he did not see boat dock on South shoreline.  Also states he did not stop.  Vessel hit dock on starboard side of boat in the stern area.  Operator continued on and Vessel 1 took on water and sank.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0037
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingston
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger stated that they were Southbound on Texoma at a speed approximately 80-100 mph.  In 3-4 foot swells.  Vessel 1 hit a cruiser wake that was approximately 5' to 6' causing the vessel to make a hard right turn, ejecting both the operator and passenger out the left side of the vessel.  The kill switch was hooked up at the time of the accident.  A private owner boat picked them up and brought them to Soldier Creek Marina, where the passenger was Air Vac to Parkland in Dallas.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: Mead
County: Bryan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 headed North toward Railroad Bridge in Rock Creek.  Vessel 2 and another vessel were splashing each other, and headed in the same direction as Vessel 1.  Vessel 1 made a U-turn and headed South.  Vessel 2 could not avoid and struck Vessel 1.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0039
Date: 2009-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Grove
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at idle speed and Vessel 2 was traveling toward Vessel 1 and collided with Vessel 1 on front starboard side.  Vessel 2 then left the scene.  Witness to hit and run said that it was a yellow pwc, unknown make or model, operated by one person, unknown if male or female.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Broken Bow Lake
NearestCityTown: Broken Bow
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger was skiing on wakeboard behind Vessel 1.  Skier was towed approximately 20' before losing control and falling into the water.  Skier sustained a fractured right leg from the irregular fall.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0043
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Ketchum
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling into Duck Creek on Grand Lake from the main lake portion of the lake.  Vessel 1 reportedly began to take on water in the engine compartment.  The occupants put life jackets on, and the vessel completely sank.  No injuries, no missing persons.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0044
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murray Lake
NearestCityTown: Marietta
County: Love
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was assisting another vessel with a low battery.  Victim  was on Vessel 1 when she apparently got hot and decided to jump off the vessel into the water to cool off.  Victim swam to rear of Vessel 1, which was next to the disabled Vessel, when she noticed the vessels were floating into each other.  Victim attempted to swim away when she got her leg under the rear of Vessel 1 striking the propeller with her right leg causing a long, deep, clean cut around the thigh and knee area.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0045
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenkiller Lake
NearestCityTown: Tahlequah
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 stated he pulled to within approximately 20 yds. of the shoreline to stay off the rocks, and let a couple of passengers off the boat waiting for someone to retrieve the trailer and load the boat.  Passenger 1 dove off the rear of the boat into shallow water and struck his head on the bottom of the lake.  Passenger 1 (injured) was pulled to shore by passengers 2 and 3.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0054
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:26:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: McAlester
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed Southwest on Lake Eufaula.  The passenger's hat flew off and the operator let go of the steering wheel to grab the hat, at that time, the vessel turned in a sharp circle, throwing the passenger out of the boat.  The passenger was struck by the prop.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0055
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skiatook Lake
NearestCityTown: Skiatook
County: Osage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was thrown from tube after hitting a wake.  Victim landed on the back of his neck and head.  Victim was transported to St. Francis Hopsital and admitted for overnight observation for possible spinal injury.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0056
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Ketchum
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was cruising in the main lake towards Duck Creek when the operator of V1 observed V2 approaching on the right side of V1.  V1 stopped to allow V2 to pass in front of V1, but V1 came to a rest directly in the path of V2.  V2 attempted to stop but momentum of the vessel continued the vessel into the side of V1.  No injuries reported.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0057
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:10:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lawtonka Lake
NearestCityTown: Lawton
County: Comanche
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 stated that he was westbound following Vessel 2 doing approximately 50 mph (full throttle) when Vessel 2 made a sharp u-turn and was traveling eastbound towards him.  Operator of Vessel 1 stated that he made a sharp left turn and Vessel 2 made a left turn when Vessel struck each other causing Vessel 2 to flip over on top ejecting both operator and passenger of Vessel 2.  Operator and passenger of Vessel 2 were pulled from the water onto Vessel 1, but after a few minutes Vessel 1 sank leaving both operators and passengers in the water.  Lawton Police Dept. Lake Patrol was called and all were pulled from the water by Lake Patrol.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0058
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: Checotah
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was East bound on Eufaula Lake in High Line Cove.  Vessel one's passenger was standing up in the front of the vessel. A dust pan blew out of the vessel and the driver released the power to vessel one causing vessel one to slow down.  The passenger fell foward, overboard and was hit by vessel one, resulting in a broken leg.  Vessel one turned around to come back to the passenger, but right before reaching the passenger, the passenger went under and never resurfaced.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0061
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mountain Fork River
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
OtherAccidentCause: Operator behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was kayaking on the river when he became hung up on an outcropping of rocks and hydraulics of the falls, trapping him in the kayak for approximately 30 minutes before falling out.  Victim removed his helmet and life jacket while he was being swept under the water by the hydraulics.  Victim then went under for an undetermined amount of time before a witness brought him to shore where CPR was started.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0062
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: Grove
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling East along the South shoreline at approximately 75 mph.  The driver slowed a little to make a sweeping left turn and the boat dipped, forcing the nose of the boat to dive into the water then causing the boat to flip and ejecting the driver.


BARDID: 2009-OK-0063
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:42:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hefner Lake
NearestCityTown: Oklahoma City
County: Oklahoma
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim did not come home from fishing.  Wife and daughter located vehicle and boat trailer at boat ramp and notified police department.  Officers located boat turned over in the water on the east side of the lake approximately 200 yards west of the east shoreline.  Victim was found in the water directly east of where the boat was found, along the shore.  Victim was found face down with head toward the shore.


BARDID: 2009-PC-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:57:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Morro Bay
NearestCityTown: Pt Estero
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: strong
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel began taking on water 7 NM w of Pt Estero.  After using 4 pumps and not being able to dewater the vessel, the CAPT and five people onboard abandoned ship and were picked up by the Coast Guard.  The Coast GUard expected the nearly sunken vessel to ground in a couple hours due to the water conditions.  vessel was considered a complete loss.


BARDID: 2009-PC-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:08:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: San Francisco Bay
NearestCityTown: San Francisco
County: Alameda
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
CG received report of S/V Heatwave capsized 8 miles west of Golden Gate Bridge. SCC issued UMIB and Launched Airst San Francisco and Station Golden Gate. VTS San Francisco notified and contacted Pilot Boat California and Tug Natoma to respond if able. Tug Natoma relayed position in passing and Pilot Boat California and Sta Golden Gate 47MLB's vectored in to position from Tug Natoma and Airsta SF R6502. The " Heat Wave" reported that they had capsized and only had a flashlight and a hand held radio to give their position. Once the VSL was located all three assets maneuvered through the seas to reach the capsized s/v. The " Heat Wave" accidentally lost hold of there spotlight and handheld radio making it more difficult to find there position.  One subject recovered by Pilot Boat California and second subject recovered by Sta Golden Gate 47MLB. Subjects treated for mild hypothermia symptoms enroute Sta Golden Gate pier where subjects were transfered to EMS.


BARDID: 2009-pc-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:02:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Channel Islands Harbor
NearestCityTown: Channel Islands
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fell overboard his 35-foot vessel and ended up treading water for 4.5 hours before attaching himself to an oil rig and being rescued.


BARDID: 2009-PC-2000
Date: 2009-10-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACIFIC
NearestCityTown: LANAI CITY
County: LANAI
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: TUESDAY
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: NA
AccidentEvent1: Fire/Explosion (unknown origin)
RedactedNarrative:
FROM NEWS MEDIA REPORT: 10-29-09 WAILUKU, HI 3 abandon boat, rescued in waters off Lanai <http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/525269.html>  mauinews.com (10-30-09) Crews aboard a fishing boat and a Pacific Whale Foundation vessel plucked 3 boaters out of waters near Lanai on Thur. afternoon  910-29) after they abandoned their burning fishing boat. 
The rescued boaters had been participating in a women's fishing tournament out of Lahaina. The boat's captain told Lahaina Harbor officials that a woman aboard the boat suffered some scratches, but 2 men who also had been on the boat were not seriously injured. The 38-ft. "Crystal J" fishing boat from Oahu was in waters off of the Lanai Lighthouse when it caught fire. It was participating in the 2009 Wahine Fishing Tournament, said tournament Chairman. 
The rescued boaters declined to comment. Capt.  who was operating the Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Quest, said that he was conducting his snorkeling tour shortly after noon Thur. near the Lanai Lighthouse when he saw smoke coming from a vessel that was heading straight at him about a mi. away. When he got a closer look, cAPT saw more smoke coming from the boat and "three items in the water," he said. "I saw human bodies holding on coolers and (wearing) life jackets." By then, the boat was in flames, and Subject had called the USCG. Because CAPT didn't want to get too close to the burning boat, he deployed kayaks and members of his crew to help the people in the water. They returned with a middle-aged man and a woman believed to be in her early 20s. Meanwhile, the crew of an 18-ft. fishing boat with 2 men aboard showed up and pulled another man from the water. Then, the 2 rescued people aboard the Ocean Quest were transferred to the fishing boat, which took the boaters to the Manele Small Boat Harbor for evaluation by medical personnel there. CG Petty Officer ]said that a CG crew aboard 45-ft. boat from Maalaea responded to the scene and worked to put out the fire until Maui firefighters arrived to take over. CG REP said that a Coast Guard helicopter from Oahu also did a flyover of the vessel, which did not pose a pollution threat because it was in waters at least 3 miles off Lanai. http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/525269.html


BARDID: 2009-PC-4000
Date: 2009-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:48:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: pacific ocean
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
MISLE report: received report of a vessel that grounded and then capsized.  Four people were able to escape (2 were found on shore and 2 were in a dinghy).  One person was trapped within the cabin and died


BARDID: 2009-RI-0004
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: NA
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
owner/operator of Vessel 1 was retruning to Point Judith from Bonnet Shores vincinity after hauling lobster pots when he was stopped by the Coast Guard.  oPERATOR reported that because the Coast Guard had delayed him for an expired flare, he was not able to return back to port before the weather had deteriated.  There were moderate winds, fog, and rough seas AS HE APPROACHED THE EAST GAP OF THE HARBOR OF REFUGE when operator's boat was hit by a wave rolling the vessel over and throwing him into the water.   operator was rescued by two nearby surfers who WERE ABLE TO ASSIST THE OPERATOR ASHORE WITHIN FOUR MINUTES who gave him a surfboard so operator could get back to shore. THE BOAT WAS WASHED ASHORE AND RECOVERED THE NEXT DAY.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:24:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jamestown Harbor
NearestCityTown: Jamestown
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR IN VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING HER 25' SAILBOAT THROUGH THE CONANICUT MARINA AT 2355 HOURS ON 05/25/09.   SHE STATED THAT THE WIND AND CURRENT CAUSED HER VESSEL TO SLIP BACK AS SHE APPROACHED MOORED VESSEL 2.   VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 2 AS SHE PASSED.  VESSEL 1 CONTINEUED ON COURSE AFTER THE COLLISION AND WAS LATER GROUNDED.

PropertyDamageDescription:
THERE WAS DAMAGE TO A PLASTIC ROLLER FURLER IN VESSEL 1.

SCRAPES IN PAINT, WOOD, RAIL AND STAINLESS STEEL RUB RIAL.  DAMAGE TO SUBSTRUCTURE, RAIL AND HULL IN VESSEL 2.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Pond
NearestCityTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: HOLE IN CABIN IN VESSEL 2
RedactedNarrative:
VESSLE 1 LEFT MOORING AND LOST CONTROL OF HER STEERING DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE.  THE BOW ANCHOR OF VESSLE 1 CRASHED INTO VESSLE 2 LEAVING A HOLE IN CABIN AREA IN VESSLE 2.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRENTON REEF
NearestCityTown: NEWPORT
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
 OPERATOR, GROUNDED THE VESSEL ON BRENTON REEF, NEWPORT, RI.  NO DETAILS WERE GIVEN ON HOW THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.  NONE OF THE 3 OTHER PASSENGERS WERE INJURED


BARDID: 2009-RI-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY, EAST PASSAGE
NearestCityTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSLLE #1 (AUK VI) WAS ENTERING LITTLE HARBOR FROM A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION.  THE OPERATOR STATED THAT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE ENGINE IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE STALLED.  THE COMBINATION OF WIND GUSTS OVER 25MPH AND MECHANICAL FAILURE CAUSED VESSEL #1 TO MAKE CONTACT WITH VESSEL #2 (SIGNE).


BARDID: 2009-RI-0013
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:08:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greenwich Cove
NearestCityTown: East Greenwich
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER/OPERATOR STATED THAT HE NOTICE WATER COMING INTO THE VESSEL, HE THEN TRIED TO START THE ENGINE BUT COULDN'T GET THE ENGINE TO START.  A NEARBY BOATER CAME TO HELP AND ALL FOUR JUMPED OFF AND THEN THE BOAT CAPSIZED.  IT WAS LATER REPORTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICE OFFICEERS THAT THE STEERING/THROTTLE CABLES AND FUEL LINES DID NOT HAVE ANY GASKETS.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0016
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityTown: WESTERLY
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2, stated that he was in his boat drifting near Sugar Reef with two other passengers.  Owner/operator of vessel 1, was in the same location hauling and setting lobster pots. Vessel 2 claimed that vessel 1 deliberatelyy drove his boat into vessel 2,  threw a fly fishing lure at one of the passengers on vessel 2, and yelled "Stay away from my gear". OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE WAS CITED FOR RECKLESS OPERATION OF A VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rhode Island Sound
NearestCityTown: NEWPORT
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: N/A
RedactedNarrative:
 owner/operator of vessel 1 and Occupant, passenger, were fishing near Brenton Pt located in Rhode Island Sound at 0745.  Operator was at the wheel manipulating the engine to maintain steerage, Both subjects stated that there was no forwarning when the boat capsized.  Occupant stated to environmental police that the boat flipped from starboard to port as if a wave pushed the vessel over.  Occupant was able to climb on top of the hull while Operator stayed in the water and held onto the boat with Occupant assisting.  Both made it to shore and were transported to a nearby hospital.  Operator  suffered fatigue and mild hypothermia.  Occupant had a laceration to the back left side of his head.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0020
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityTown: WESTERLY
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1, owner/operator of Vessel 1, went fishing with two other passengers along Weekapaug Breachway in Westerly, RI.  Subject 1 stated that his vessel became disabled and had contacted Subject 2 owner/operator of Vessel 2 to help tow his boat.   As Subject 2 (Vessel 2) was attempting to tow Subject 1's boat, the tow line became entangled in her boat's propeller which caused her vessel to become disabled as well.   The rough choppy waters slammed the boats into the rocks grounding both vessels along the breachway.  The boats were removed the following day and were both a total loss.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0021
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
OtherAccidentCause: machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling from a southwest direction in in Narragansett Bay in the vicinity of patience Island. Vessel 2, Operator and another passenger were in the vicinity of Warwick Neck and Patience Island fishing when the engine of the boat stalled and became disabled.  Operator was trying to restart the engine, he noticed a much larger vessel (Vessel 1) coming from the south  appoaching them with great speed .  They both tried to alarm the operator of  Vessel 1 by yelling, sounding the horn, and waving their arms, but Vessel 1 did not respond to the warnings.  Operator concerned for his safety jumped off his boat.  Passenger was getting ready to jump when he noticed as Vessel 1 was approaching, it's  course was slightly altered to starboard by a wake form another boat.  Vessel 1 still travelling at a high speed struck the starboard side of Vessel 2 making contact with Vessel 1's port side.   Vessel 1 never slowed of stopped after the collision and continued northeasterly towards Hope Bay THE OPERATOR OF VESSSEL 1 WAS CITED FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER LOOKOUT.  Passenger who remained on board Vessel 2 druing the collision stated that Vessel 2 was hit with great force.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0022
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSET BAY
NearestCityTown: NEWPORT
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1, and four other passengers were travelling in the vicinity of Castle Hill, Newport. Operator of Vessel 1 stated that he was on his way to gas up when the boat ran out of gas, drifted, and ran aground on the rocks.   DEM Officer responsed to the scene and found Newport Police and CG officers already there.  Operator of Vessel 1 and the occupants of the boat (4 males) were all sitting on the ground with cuts and scrapes on their legs and arms.   They all refused any medical assistance.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0023
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:20:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pt. Judith Pond
NearestCityTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: Steering
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: DAMAGE TO PIER AND PILINGS
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1, A CHARTERED FISHING BOAT WAS OPERATED BY subject 1 AND HEADED IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION TOWARDS BUOY#3 IN PT. JUDITH POND.  AT THE BUOY,  subject 1 STEERED TO TURN SOUTH INTO THE CHANNEL TO EXIT THE POND BUT THE VESSEL WAS  NOT RESPONDING.   subject 1 REPORTED THAT THE VESSEL'S BOW THEN STARTED TO GROUND ONTO THE SANDBAR.    subject 1 THEN STATED THAT HE PUT THE VESSEL INTO REVERSE AND PULLED AWAY FROM THE SANDBAR.  AS THE VESSEL BACKED AWAY IT PROCEEDED TOWARDS LITTLE COMFORT ISLAND.  VERSSEL 1 THEN MADE CONTACT WITH VESSEL 2 WHICH WAS SECURED TO A PRIVATE DOCK ON LITTLE COMFORT ISLAND.  VESSEL 2 WAS PUSHED INTO THE FINGER DOCK IT WAS SECURED TO.  VESSEL 1 THEN PULLED AWAY FROM VESSEL 2 AND RETURNED TO GALILEE.

VESSEL 2 SUSTAINED MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE PORT SIDE FROM CONTACT WITH VESSEL 1 AND MINOR DAMAGE TO THE STARBOARD SIDE AFT QUARTER FROM CONTACT WITH THE DOCK.

VESSEL 1 SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE UPPER CORNER OF THE STARBOARD SDIE OF THE TRANSOM AT THE RUBRAIL. 

THE FINGER DOCK ALSO HAD DAMAGE FROM THE COLLISION.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harbor of Refuge
NearestCityTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER/OPERATOR OF VESSLE 1 WAS ANCHORED AT THE HARBOR OF REFUGE IN PT JUDITH, TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT.  OWNER/OPERATOR STATED THAT WINDS FROM THE NORTHEAST HAD PICKED UP AND BEGAN TO PULL HIS VESSLE TOWARDS THE ROCKS AT THE CENTER WALL.  HE ATTEMPTED TO RESET HIS ANCHOR TWICE BEFORE BEING GROUNDED ON THE ROCKS.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0025
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The officer's statement advised that the operator of Vessel 2,  was driving a new boat and may have been not had eought experienced with his vessel.  There was also a steady southwest wind.   Not enough information was reported to described the accident.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Jamestown
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 , a 12-meter commercial tour vessel, operated by Captain 1 was underway on starboard track sailing on a southeast course towards Newport, RI.  Vessel 2 , a 24' sloop was on port track sailing a westerly course towards Jamestown, RI.   Captain 1 stated that at the last minute, Vessel 2 suddenly turned to port and collided with Vessel 1.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rhode Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Montauk
County: Nassau
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
RedactedNarrative:
owner/operator of Vessel 1 a 21' sailboat who was participating in the Newport to Bermuda race, stated that his boat sustained damage in the area of Rhode Island Sound. owner/operator reported that while he was in rough seas, his vessle dismasted causing significant damage to the mast, boom, bowsprit, rudders, and electornics.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2, a 22' sailboat was sailing in the area of Brenton Cove with another passenger.  Operator reported that his boat struck the starboard quarter of the M/V PRIM (Vessel 1) which was moored and unattended in the cove.  Operator also reported that while changing direction, a gust of wind caused his boat to impact Vessel 1, (PRIM).


BARDID: 2009-RI-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: Damage to floating dock and piling.
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 reported that while he was docking, he lost his bow thruster and a gust of wind pushed the bow into the dock causing damage to the vessel and dock.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wachaug Pond
NearestCityTown: Charlestown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, owner/operater was operating his boat in Watchaug Pond and struck a submerged rock.  There was no report stating that any damage was sustained to the boat.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vessel equipm
PropertyDamageDescription: Cleat on dock pulled out
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (Patience), owned by Newport Yatch Club was being operated by employee. There were 4 other passengers on board.  According the dock mater's statement, the mooring line that mates up with the forward cleat on the port side of the Patience must have been partially over hanging the edge of the floating dock.  The port aft cleat of boat hooked onto the end loop of the mooring line that mates to the forward cleat on the boat.   As the boat pulled away from  the dock in forward gear, the force of the boat pulling on the short mooring line caused the cleat on the dock to be pulled out, fly towards the boat and struck a passenger in the back.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0034
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: STAFFORD POND
NearestCityTown: TIVERTON
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER/OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1; AND OCCUPANT  WERE PADDELING TOWARDS THE BOAT RAMP WHEN WINDS STARTED TO PICK UP FROM A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION.  OCCUPANT STATED THAT THE CANOE BEGAN TO ROCK BUT DID NOT TAKE IN ANY WATER.   IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS OFF SHORE THAT THE CANOE CAPSIZED ON THE STARBOARD SIDE AND BOTH MEN FELL INTO THE WATER.   THEY BOTH TRIED TO RERIGHTEN THE CANOE BUT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL.  BOTH VICTIMS GRABBED THE TWO LIFE JACKETS THAT WERE FLOATING IN THE WATER , HELD ONTO THE JACKETS AND KICKED TOWARDS SHORE.  OCCUPANT WAS THE FIRST TO REACH SHORE.  HE WENT TO THE NEAREST HOUSE BUT ONE ONE WAS HOME.  HE THEN WENT BACK TO THE STEPS LEADING TO THE WATER WHERE OWNER/OPERATOR WAS VISIBLE.  OCCUPANT STATED THAT HE YELLED TO OWNER/OPERATOR AND TOLD HIM HE WAS GOING TO THE NEXT HOUSE TO CALL FOR HELP.   WHEN OCCUPANT ARRIVED AT THE NEXT HOUSE, THE RESIDENTS WERE HOME AND HE MADE THE CALL.  WHEN OCCUPANT RETURNED TO THE WATERFRONT, HE DID NOT SEE OWNER/OPERATOR OR HEAR HIM CALLING FOR HELP.  NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WERE FOUND OR INVOLVED.

OER STATED THAT AS HE WAS INTERVIEWING OCCUPANT, TIVERTON FIRE HAD RECOVERED OWNER/OPERATOR AND WAS PLACED INTO A RECUE AWAITING THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0035
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narrow River
NearestCityTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS OUTBOUND ON THE NARROW RIVER HEADED TOWARDS RHODE ISLAND SOUND WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE BOAT BECAME DISABLED.  WAVES WERE CHOPPY AT THE MOUTH AND CAPSIZED THE BOAT.  BOTH OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT WERE NOT INJURED.  THE BOAT HOWEVER WAS A TOTAL LOSS


BARDID: 2009-RI-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER/OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS FISHING AS HIS BOAT WAS DRIFTING.  HE NOTICED THE BOAT WAS TAKING ON WATER, THE BOAT BECAME SWAMPED AND THEN OVERTURNED.   ACCORDING TO THE INVESTIGATOR  THE DECK PLATE IN THE SPLASH WELL IN THE STERN WAS NOT SECURED AND THE WAVES CAME IN THE SPLASH WELL AND FILLED THE HULL WITH WATER.  THE VESSEL DRIFTED INTO THE FISH TRAP LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THE WEST WALL IN PT. JUDITH.   WAS ASSISTED BY ANOTHER VESSEL IN THE AREA.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityTown: JAMESTOWN
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: missing or inadequate navigation aids
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR/OWNER OF VESSEL 1 WAS IN NARRAGANSETT BAY WITH 9 OTHER PASSENGERS ONBOARD IN THE WEST PASSAGE TRAVELING EAST.  HEAVY FOG WAS ADVANCING AND THERE WAS HEAVY BOAT TRAFFIC WHEN THE VESSEL STRUCK A SUBMERGED CHARTED OBSTRUCTION AND ENGINES HAD STOPPED.   HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINES AND RETURN HOME TO BREWER'S SAKONNET MARINA AT HEADWAY SPEED. OPERATOR/OWNER HAD ALSO EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT THE NOAA CHARTS.  HE PRINTED TWO CHARTS OF THE SAME AREA, EACH DISPLAYING DIFFERENT DEPTHS.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0039
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOCK ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR/OWNER OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELLING TOWARDS WATCH HILL FROM BLOCK ISLAND.  OPERATOR/OWNER REPORTED THAT HE SPOTTED BOUY #1 TRAVELLING TOWARDS THE LIGHTHOUSE AT WATCH HILL BUT ENDED ON THE WRONG SIDE.  THE VESSEL HIT A SUBMERGED ROCK HARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HULL.   THE VESSEL WAS TOWED BUT CUOLD NOT KEEP UP WITH THE FLOW OF WATER INTO THE HULL.  THE VESSEL SUBSEQUENTLY SANK.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0040
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:20:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawcatuck River
NearestCityTown: WESTERY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR/OWNER OF VESSEL 1 WAS KAYAKING IN PAWCATUCK RIVER.  OPERATOR/OWNER STATED THAT THE CURRENT WAS STRONG AND PUSHED HIM INTO A TREE AND THE KAYAK FLIPPED, HE GRABBED ONTO ANOTHER TREE AND HUNG ON UNTIL THE RESCUE CAME.   THE ACCIDENT WAS WITNESSED BY A NEARBY RESIDENT WHO CALLED 911.  THE KAYAK WAS LOST DOWN STREAM.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0041
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WARWICK COVE
NearestCityTown: WARWICK
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 OWNER WAS BACKING HIS BOAT OUT OF THE SLIP.  VESSEL #1 OWNER REPORTED THAT HE HAD CLEARED THE SLIP WHEN HIS ENGINE STOPPED.  WINDS BEGAN TO PICK UP AND SPUN THE BOAT AND PUSHED IT UP AGAINST ANOTHER DOCKED BOAT, VESSEL #2 OWNER AND TWO OTHER OCCUPANTS.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawcatuck River
NearestCityTown: WESTERLY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR/OWNER OF VESSEL 1 WAS LEAVING HIS SLIP.  LOST CONTROL OF HIS BOAT AND STRUCK AN UNATTENDED VESSEL IN THE ADJACENT SLIP.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0045
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Jamestown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/09/09 at approximately 1800 hours subject 1 and subject 2 were in the west passage of Narragansett bay headed to Dutch to go crab fishing.  there were strong winds from the northeast gusting to 22kts and seas from 2 to 3 feet.  Sunset was approaching and there was low tide at Conanicut point.  subject 1 was at the wheel and stated that as he approached the island a strong NE wind blew his bow away from the beach.  At approximately 30' from shore as subject 1 tried to land his boat, strong winds continued to blow his bow away from the beach.  subject 1 stated that as he began to back away, waves started crashing over the transom.  The vessel filled with water and subsequently capsized throwing both victims into the water at approximately 10' from shore.  They were able to walk to the beach on the island and then yell for help at a passing boat.  The operator in the passing boat contacted the USCG/Castle Hill.  A water-bourne rescue was not viable due to the location of the victims so USCG provided a helicopter rescue.  Both victims were unharmed.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0046
Date: 2009-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 12, 2009, owner of Vessle #2, was anchored and unattended in the Newport Harbor.  Owner/Operator of Vessel #1, was underway and leaving his mooring  also in the Newport Harbor.  According to reports, anchor line hooked Vessel #2 anchor line dragging the vessel along which ended up in a collision with Vessel 2 hitting Vessel 1.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-12 00:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fisher Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Westerly
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was tubing behind a 28' Formula owned/operated by Subject 2.  Subject 1 fell off the tube so Subject 2 put the boat in reverse to catch up with Subject 1.  As Subject 1 attempted to get back in the boat,   Subject 2, also on the boat, was on the platform to assist him.  Subject 2 claimed that his wife was slightly obstructing his view of Subject 1 as he approached.   He stated that he thought he took the boat out of gear and turned the engines off, but did not.  Both of Subject 1's legs were cut by the propeller.  After they got him on board they called 911 and Subject 1 was transported to Westerly Hospital and later to Weschester NY area hospital.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0048
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-19 00:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityTown: NARRAGANSETT
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC incident took place on Aug 19, 2009 in Narragansett Bay. PWC #1 was rented and operated by Operator 1.  His son was a passenger on PWC #1 and was sitting in the front.  Operator 1 stated that there were 2 other PWC's with he and his son.  PWC #2 was operated by Operator 2, a relative of Operator 1, and had a passenger with him.  PWC #3 was operated by Operator 3, who was alone on his PWC.   According to reports,  PWC #1, operated by Operator 1 was idle, not making way and along side of him was PWC #3, operated by Operator 3, also idle.  They were engaged in conversation when PWC #2 came dead ahead at PWC #1 from #1's starboard beam starboard bow at a high speed.   PWC #2 was launched onto the top of PWC #1 striking both the operator and passenger and knocking into the water.  PWC #2 continued on over the top of PWC#1.   Operator of PWC #1 and his son were reported to be unconscious in the water.  Both were wearing PFD's and remained on the surface.  Operator of PWC #3, assisted both victim and helped them both onto their watercarft.  They were able to return to State Pier 5 where assistance was summoned.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0049
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (48' trawler) was on a mooring in Newport Harbor and Vessel #2, (46' sail) was enroute to its mooring also in the Newport Harbor.  According to reports, Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 in stern area.  No damage was sustained to Vessle #2.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0050
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator reported that he was in his vessel cruising in when his engine began smoking and caught on fire.  investigation determined that the cause appeas to be a fuel leak on top of the engine caused by a faulty seal.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0051
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-08 00:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Greenwich Cove
NearestCityTown: East Greenwich
County: KENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Based on investigator's report, Vessel #1, was entering his slip and make a hard turn causing his vessel (#1), to hit Vessel #2. Vessel #1 owner claimed that he was unaware of any collision and continued to dock his boat.  Vessel #2 owner saw the scratches on his outboard engine around Sep. 8, 2009, and then located a boat on the dock next to his that had scuffs and scratches consistant with the marks on his boat.  Vessel #2 owner made several attempts to contact the owner of the suspect boat but was not succesful.   Vessel #2 owner then contacted DEM Police to file a complaint/report.  DEM Police made contact with Vessel #1 owner and advised him of his finding and advised Vessel #1 owner to file a report.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0053
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRAGANSETT BAY
NearestCityTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Accoring to reports, there is no description of how Vessel #1 capsized.  One of the occupants was injured and rescued by RIDEM Police.  He was transported to the Newport HM vessel and then transported to Newport Hospital by rescue.  The ower/operator of Vessel #1, stated that he was not injured and wanted to assist with recovering his boat.  The third occupant also assisted with the boat recovery.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0054
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
According to investigator's report, operator/owner of Vessel #1 was travelling towards Warwick Cove from Potters Cove in Prudence Island.  He bent over to light a cigarette and struck rocks near Providence Point, Prudence Is.  The boat started to take on water.  A boater nearby stopped to assist. Vessel #1 owner got off of his boat and onto other boater's vessel.   Vessel #1 drifted onto the shoreline and became grounded at Providece Pt., Prudence Is.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0055
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson's Pond
NearestCityTown: Coventry
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 owner was operating his boat with one passenger while towing a skier at approximately 21-40 MPH.  Owner turned his boat to the right, continued crusing and was struck by Vessel #2 on his port side.   Vessel #2 (giveway vessel) reported that he was was cruising across the pond, turned left, and continued straight when he struck Vessle #1's starboard side with his port side.


BARDID: 2009-RI-0056
Date: 2009-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Salt Pond
NearestCityTown: New Shoreham
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessle #1 was at anchor in Great Salt Pond, Block Island.  Vessle #1 owner stated that she noticed earlier (11:50 am) that there was an out-of-control rental sail boat (vessel #2) in the mooring field.  By noon an employee came out to Vessel #2 to assist and take control of the boat but at that point the wind picked up and sped the boat into Vessel #2 causing a puncture damage below the rail in Vessel #1.  Owner and operator of Vessel #2 have yet to submit Boating Accident Report to DEM.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0002
Date: 2009-01-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pee Dee
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Officer responded to a report of hunters in the water on Pee Dee River.  operator and passenger docked their boat on the bank of the Pee Dee and fell asleep. when they woke the boat was almost completely submerged. The passengers made it to the bank and were picked up by another boat. No injuries.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0003
Date: 2009-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lynches River
County: Darlington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: other
AccidentCause3: improper loading
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/18/09 subjects were boating in the Lynches River near the Hwy 401 bridge. the vessel was a plastic Crow boat with a 42lb thrust trollimg motor. The two men went upriver and then went downriver below the landing as operator was turning the vessel arpund the river pushed the vessel near a tree. occupant grabbed the linb and at this time the vessel capsized. Both subjects went into the water, occupant was hanging onto the tree and operatorl floated downriver and came out on the opposite side of the river from occupant. operator tried to get occupant to swim to him, but occupant was unable to cross the river. The cause pf death pf occupant has been ruled a drowing. The contributing factor to this fatality is a shift in weight in the vesel caused by occupantl grabbing the tree limb, which caused the vessel to capsize.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0004
Date: 2009-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling the river bend unit 1 turned to the right and unit 2 turned to the left causing the boats to collide


BARDID: 2009-SC-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-01-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mackay Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
operator of unit 1 over accelerated which caused the operator to fall back causing the sterring wheel to turn and operator was thrown overboard and was struck by the vessels propeller.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0006
Date: 2009-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Greenwood
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Unit # 1's transom cracked causing it to take on water. Unit 1 was towed back to the landing. No inguries.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0009
Date: 2009-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wateree
County: Kershaw
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit 1 hit Unit 2 which caused unit 1 to sink and the operator and passenger of unit 1 had to swim to shore for help. Operator of Unit 1 was placed under arrest for BUI.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0010
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Orangeburg
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On April 21, 2009 the operator of Unit 1 left out of Lakeside Marina with 2 other passengers, to retrieve trot lines they had out near markers 70 and 71 on Lake Marion. After reviewing statements and weather information the following conclusion can be made; while the three men were retrieving the trotlines or coming back into the landing the vessel capsized. The bodies of the 2 passengers were located on 04/22/2009 and the body of the operator was located on 4/23/09. All three victims had life jackets on when their bodies were recovered. The coroner ruled all three deaths as drowning. The contributing factor to the boating fatality was weather. At time of this report the vessel has not been recovered.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: May River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling a skier with 8 people on board including operator. The skier fell and unit 1 made a turn to the port side to return to the skier. The quick motion caused the victim, who was sitting on the forward  starboard gunwale, to fall overboard. The operator did not see her fall in and continued the port turn causing the motor of unit 1 to run over the victim.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0012
Date: 2009-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:47:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling north on Lake Wylie near Buster Boyd Bridge. Unit 2 was traveling south with no bow lights on. Both units saw each other at approx. the same time. Both units made hard left turns striking each other on the starboard side of each unit. Unit 2 was charged with no bow lights.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waccamaw River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating the pontoon while subject 2 was pushing the pontoon off the trailer to help subject 1 load it correctly. subject 2 was on the right side of the trailer in front of the bumper or trailer board. subject 1 hit the throttle and the pontoon pinned subject 2 against the trailer. His legs were pinned. EMS came and took subject 2 to Loris Hospital.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0014
Date: 2009-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was in Charleston Harbor traveling from Patriots Point towards Shem Creek. Charleston Harbor was rough. Unit 1 had a wave break over the stern. When unit 1 traveled across the next wave all the water went to one side of the boat and then rocked back to the other side causing unit 1 to capsize.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0015
Date: 2009-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mackay Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was being operated by subject 1 while unit 2 was being operated by subject 2. Unit 2 was also occupied by a passenger who was located behind subject 2 on the rear seat. According to the statements provided subject 1 and subject 3 each were operating a PWC behind a boat being operated by boat operator 1. These watercraft were members of the same party and in a triangle pattern heading in a northerly direction in Mackay Creek. As this group was traveling towards the Hwy 278 bridge, members of the group noticed a white/gray PWC occupied by 2 men going in the opposite direction. The white/gray PWC was occupied by subject 2 and passenger. After approximately several minutes, boat operator 1 headed towards the floating dock to begin docking. subject 3, who was on boat operator 1's portside and to the rear began to come around boat operator 1's vessel in order to dock as well. During this time unit 2 had turned around and began to follow the boat and the two PWC's. According to subject 2's statement he began slowing down while approaching the docking area and did not see the PWC being operated by subject 1, who had made a left turn in an attempt to go aroung boat operator 1's  portside and also dock. subject 1 stated to officer that he did not see the PWC being operated by subject 2 while changing course and ultimately collided with subject 2 knocking passenger from Unit 2 and subject 1 from Unit 1. The operator of the PWC accompanying subject 1, subject 3, returned to the scene. subject 3 jumped into the water and assisted passenger and subject 1. subject 3 kept the injured individuals who appeared to be unconscious, from sustaining further injuries and keeping their heads above water. subject 3 assisted with getting both individuals out of the water ans assessing their injuries. Based on both statements received and the nature and location of the damages sustained by the PWC's it is officer's opinion that the operators subject 2 and subject 1 were both responsible for the collision by Failure to Maintain Proper Lookout.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0016
Date: 2009-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Diversion Canal
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was headed back to Hills Landing and struck Unit 2 in the rear. Unit 1 stated that he did not see them until he was on top of them and could not stop in time. All lights and safety equipment were in working order. Unit 1 stated that he did not have insurance but would pay for the damages that he caused.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0017
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 jumped a wake and fell off jet ski. The jet ski then impacted unit 2 on the port side of vessel on unit 2. Jet ski operator of unit 1 was wearing SKI NEO Type Vest V.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0018
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was anchored fishing on the outside of the North Jetty. The operator discovered his anchor was slipping and was hit by a large wave. The vessel was washed onto the jetty. The operator and 1 passenger were injured attempting to free the vessel.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0019
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 south bound near marker #43 with 2 victims tubing as the operator turned left on a slight "S" curve the tube was out of the wake and the tube struck the log catapulting the 2 victims into the air. Operator jumped in the water and kept victims heads up out of water until Officer arrived with 3 Horry County Fire Resue.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0020
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south on ICW from Socastee 544 Bridge was crossing wakes from 2 other boats. After hitting the first wake it turned the boat towards the starboard side. The second wake turned him even more and he ran into the trees.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0021
Date: 2009-02-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was crossing the ICW returning home with six family members. The vessel took water over the bow began to sink leaving everyone in the water. The boat operator and her five year old daughter made it to the shore an eleven month old baby was resuced and transported. Three victims drowned and were recovered.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0022
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:08:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 operated by subject 1 was traveling at 38 mph and was headed east on 6 and 20 creek. Unit 2 operated by subject 2 was traveling less than 5 mph and was headed west on 6 and 20 creek. Unit 1 failed to keep a safe lookout and he didn't see unit 2 until a second before impact. He turned sharp right to avoid a collision but struck unit 2 head on. Unit 1 motor's lower unit spun around and struck unit 2 on the starbaord side. subject 2 was under the influence of alcohol and failed to make any evasive actions to avoid the collision.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0023
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling west from big water (dam side) towards Spence Plnt. following GPS track on a passenger's I-Phone when they struck the causeway leading to Spence Island.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling a skier when the force of the water and lack of experience caused the skier to injure her hip or leg.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling subject on a Knee Board. The subject on the kneeboard jumped a wave, became airborn and lost control. When he landed he was on his stomach and the knee board fell hitting him in the back of the head. The wound required 16 staples to close.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling a tube in a cove (little cedar creek). Unit 1 pulled tube by their dock misjudging the distance causing the tube to hit the dock. Subject on the tube was thrown off into side of the dock causing the victim to be knocked unconcious, seperating right shoulder and cut above right eye. Victim was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospital.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0027
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling west on Lake Keowee from Warpath landing towards Wynwood point. Unit 2 was also traveling west on Lake Keowee from Warpath landing towards Hwy 183 bridge. Unit 1 decrased speed to idle to allow unit 2 to catch up at the same time unit 2 increased speed to catch up. Unit 2 struck unit 1 on the right side causing damage from right rear to right front of the boat. Several injuries were reported a total of 6 persons were treated and released for minor injuries.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0028
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Jocassee
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was leaving the falls and turning around as unit 2 was approaching falls. Unit 2 was sitting still allowing Unit 1 to maneuver. Unit 1 abruptly ran into left side of Unit 2. Unit 1 was experiencing transmission problems and operator of unit 1 failed to use caution and had been drinking.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0029
Date: 2009-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Subject went fishing in private pond on 06-15-2009. Body recovered on 06-16-2009 at 1121 hrs. Coroner ruled death as a drowning. There were no witnesses.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beresford Creek
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Unit # 1 was pulling a tube which was occupied by subject 1 in Beresford Creek. Unit # 1 was going around a curve and the tube occupied by subject 1 struck Unit # 2 which was anchored. subject 1 struck the transom of Unit # 2 and sustained minor internal injuries. He was transported to MUSC. Unit # 2 could not be located for interview when I arrived.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0031
Date: 2009-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:38:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Georgetown
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #2 was drifting and fishing on the ICW near South Island. Unit #1 came by on plane swamping Unit #2 with the wake. Water caused damage to wiring and rocks on bottom gouged #2's hull.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0032
Date: 2009-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 on 6/14/2009 at approximately 1700hrs.was traveling from jetties in Murrells Inlet towards Marlin Que Marina. Marina Operator and witness stated that the vessel motor vibrated hard and then jerked hard to the right. This caused vessel to J-Hook ejecting both operator and witness. The vessel continued to circle until it collided with a dock at 1504 Dolphin Ave., Murrells Inlet.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0033
Date: 2009-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:23:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 pulled away from dock at Peachtree 544 boat ramp dock and went east around the north bridge fender. As he cleared it and turned west Operator 1 accelerated some and the tube collided with the southern bridge fender. Operator 1 swam to victim (his son) who was stunned (unconscious) for approx. 45 seconds.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0034
Date: 2009-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Savannah River
County: Jasper
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling north coming back inshore from off shore fishing when he struck an unknown object. The object was found to be the jetties. Coast Guard responded to the call. It was high tide and the operator did not see the jetties.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0035
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Secession
County: Abbeville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator pushed away from dock and attempted to crank PWC. After several attempts the PWC exploded, separating the top half from the bottom half and sending operator into the air. Operator fell onto PWC injuring his hip and back.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0036
Date: 2009-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling towards Stamp Creek Boat Ramp at a high rate of speed when unit 1 struck the peninsula and went ashore causing great damage to unit 1 and injuring the operator who was taken to Oconee Medical Center for treatment.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0037
Date: 2009-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Based on pictures unit 1 ran into an island. According to statement unit 1 said they hit submerged shoal off of Sandy Beach. This does not match up with the pictures.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0039
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:28:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 traveling North East from White Oak II toward Wyboo. Vessel #2 also traveling North east from White Oak II toward Wyboo. Vessel #1 struck Vessel #2 in left rear.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0040
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Laurens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 just left the sand bar heading towards Harris landing when the operator let go of the wheel, because he turned around to talk to the owner. The boat made a sharp turn throwing the injured around inside the boat. Boat had all the proper safety equipment and PFDs.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0041
Date: 2009-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wateree
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: restricted vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit #1 stated that while returning home on PWC his vision was very limited due to the sun. He stated that he didn't make eye contact with unit #2 until he was about to strike unit #2. Unit #1 made abrupt turn to the right in an attempt to avoid Unit# 2 but was unsuccessful. Unit# 1 struck unit #2 at the rear starboard corner. Operator of Unit #2 confirmed this statement. There were no injuries.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0042
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 and Unit 2 were cruising together on PWCs in Mills Creek on Lake Wylie. Unit 1 was turning in a right direction when unit 2 turned left and collided with Unit 1's PWC.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0043
Date: 2009-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 26, 2009 at approximately 2230, I received a call from dispatch about a boat wreck that had occured near the elbow turn of Lake Murray in Lexington County. Upon arriving on the scene, there were two boats involved that had collided. Unit 2 had six occupants and five of these were sent to the hospital. Out of these five, subject 1 was injured with a broken arm and subject 2 sustained sholder and back injuries. After the subjects were sent to the hospital, I began obtaining statements from both operators with the assistance of three officers. Unit 1 had been heading southbound and Unit 2 had been heading northbound, Unit 2 was traveling approximately twenty-five mph and encountered three pontoon boats traveling side-by-side and went to go around them. Unit 1 was traveling behind the three pontoons. Unit 2 came around the pontoons, the operator did not see Unit 1 until it was too late and collided with the port side of Unit 1. Unit 1 was only traveling approximately four knots and took all evasive actions to avoid Unit 2 but was not able to. The next day, I went back to both parties to obtain photographs of both vessels, and statements from the individuals who had been taken to the hospital. The operator of Unit 2 was then charged with improper lookout under 50-21-170 Coast Guard Navigational Rule 5.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0044
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 got swamped by large wakes from other vessels along with extremely fast tide outgoing. Unit 1 took waves over the transon area of vessel causing it to fill with water and sink. Heavy boat traffic after fireworks display returning to boat ramps/marinas.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0045
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/11/2009, at approximately 1700 hours, Unit #1 operated by subject 1  was in motion at idle speed along the shoal at Ebenezer Park heading WSW towards Ebenezer Park. Unit #2, operated by subject 2, was on plane headed NW towards Ebenezer Park area at a rate of approximately 20 mph. Unit #2 was faced with a crossing situation by a powered vessel approaching on her starboard. Unit #2 failed to give way to Unit #1 (stared on vessel) in this crossing situation. Per US Coast Guard inland Navigation rules, when a vessel is faced with a crossing situation, and the crossing vessel is on her starboard, the vessel must give way to the vessel crossing on her starboard. This can be found in 33 CFR 89 amd 33 CFR 90 under rule 15 of inland navigation rules. Failing to give way to unti #1, Unit #2 collided with Unit #1 on her front port hull. Unit #2 struck Unit #1 with her starboard front hull. Unit #1 sustained about $3000 worth of damage with a hole and severe stress cracks on the front port hull. Unit #2 sustained minimal damage (less than $1000) to the starboard front hull.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0046
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
A hull filling leaked causing vessel to swamp then capsize. Vessel and occupant was recovered by Tow Boats US.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0047
Date: 2009-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: other
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
While fishing on Lake Wylie, SC  the operator of Unit #1 stated that his vessel began taking on water. The vessel was not underway and the bilge pump could not pump the water out. The boat sunk due to fault of equipment. There were no injuries.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0048
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Folly River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was at the dock when Unit 2 which was under tow, the tide pushed Unit 2 into Unit #1 puncturing the starboard sponson. Unit 1 is a dingy.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0049
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was waiting to load up at the boat landing. Unit #2 pulled near the loading area and rammed Unit #1 on the port side causing major damage and the vessel began to take on water. Unit #2 was operated by a young boy who left the scene without leaving any information. Unit #2 could not be located after Unit #1 was loaded.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0050
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/28/09 at approximately 1700 in Lake Moultrie section of Berkeley County Unit #1 and Unit #2 had a jet ski accident. Unit #1 stated Unit #2 attempted to spray them while parked and hit their ski. Unit #2 hasn't given a statement as per request therefore hasn't cooperated in order to clearly understand what happened on 7/25/09.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0051
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:36:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Thurmond
County: McCormick
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was following Unit #2. Unit #2 decreased its speed. Unit #1 then struck Unit #2 on the back left side of the vessel. Both units then stopped at the dock of (180 Early Drive) to get help.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0052
Date: 2009-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was moored at J dock at Grand Dunes marina unoccupied. Unit 2 struck the forward starboard side with his forward starboard side causing a crack and a large hole in vessel. Unit 1 is a catamaran sail boat. Unit 2 is a pontoon boat. Unit 2 left business card on Unit 1 and went home. Unit 2 was contacted approximately two and a half hours after the accident.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0053
Date: 2009-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit # 1 was stopped to turn left and Unit #2 was going to pass Unit #1 and hit the port bow of Unit #1 and jumped out of the water. Operator os Unit # 1 sustained a broken left arm. Operator of Unit #2 was not hurt. Operator of Unit #1 was charged with Coast Guard Rule 5 and Unit # 2 was charged with Rule # 6.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0054
Date: 2009-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
ON JULY 23, 2009 JET SKI UNIT #1 WAS ON THE ICW IN LITTLE RIVER WHEN IT HIT A WAKE AND THREW PASSENGERS INTO WATER. Operator PLANTED HIS FOOT ON THE SKI AND TWISTED HIS KNEE BEFORE ENTERING THE WATER. HE WAS TRANSPORTED AND RELEASED, SEACOAST MEDICAL. PARTY IS NOT FROM AREA AND EXACT LOCATION ON ICW IS UNKNOWN.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0055
Date: 2009-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Pee Dee River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT #1 LEFT JORDAN LAKES LANDING HEADING NORTH ON LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER WITH Subject 1 AS OPERATOR AND Subject 2 AS PASSENGER. UNIT #1 WAS TRAVELING TOO FAST AND AS IT APPROACHED A TURN, Subject 1 TRIED TO TURN VESSEL  BUT LOST CONTROL. UNIT #1 HIT A FIXED OBJECT CAUSING BOTH PEOPLE TO BE THROWN OUT OF THE VESSEL. THE VESSEL MADE IT BACK TO LANDING, AND Subject 2 WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0056
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Russell
County: Abbeville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 and Unit #2 were headed North on the Savannah River Channel on Lake Russell. Adjacent to buoy #40, Unit #1 attempted to spray Unit #2 and collided with Unit #2's port side hull and seat. Operator of Unit #2 was ejected into the water.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0057
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:03:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 traveling west in Wyboo section of Lake Marion towing an inner tube. Unit #2 traveling North in the Wyboo section of Lake Marion also pulling an inner tube, the inner tube from Unit #2 struck port side of Unit #1. Both operators stated the other maneuvered into the other. Both operators stated that they turned to avoid the other.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0058
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Savannah River
County: Aiken
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON JULY 1, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 1630 HOURS, I, SCDNR officer, RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SCDNR RADIO ROOM IN REFERENCE TO A BOATING ACCIDENT ON THE SAVANNAH RIVER. I WAS TOLD THREE JET SKI WERE INVOLVED AND ONE PERSON SUSTAINED INJURIES, APPROXIMATELY A HALF MILE NORTH OF NORTH AUGUSTA BOAT LANDING. NORTH AUGUSTA PUBLIC SAFETY WAS IN ROUTE TO CHECK ON THE INJURED PERSON. I ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AT APPROXIMATELY 1700 HOURS, WITH THE THREE JET SKI INVOLVED TIED UP ON THE FLOATING DOCK. STATEMENTS AND PHOTO DOCUMENTATION WERE TAKEN. 

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operator WAS TRANSPORTED TO TRINITY HOSPITAL IN AUGUSTA WITH BACK AND SIDE PAIN. UNIT 2 AND 3 SUSTAINED NO INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THEIR VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0059
Date: 2009-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS HEADED NORTH ON THE ICW. UNIT 1 STARTED TURNING IN CIRCLES. UNIT 1 TURNED INTO A WAVE AND FELL BACK AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE BACK HANDLE OF THE PWC.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0060
Date: 2009-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
unit #1 was pulling skier and not keeping look out and ran into dock on starboard side of boat near bow. All 3 occupants in boat were transported and released from Anderson Hospital (AN-MED). Estimate damage to dock $15,000. Skier in Unit #1 dropped rope before impact.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0061
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was not moving-pulling rope to tight. The skier was waiting for vessel 1 to pull him. Vessel 2 was pulling tube with kids (3) went between Vessel 1 and skier pulling the rope. Skier ended up with rope burn.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0062
Date: 2009-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wateree
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 8-10-09, UNIT 1 MADE A SHARP TURN TO HIS PORT SIDE WITHOUT TURNING TO LOOK BEHIND HIM FOR ONCOMING BOAT TRAFFIC. UNIT 2 TURN SHARPLY TO HIS STARBOARD SIDE BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH UNIT 1


BARDID: 2009-SC-0063
Date: 2009-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling south on Lake Wylie in York Co. The operator of unit 1 stated that the unit began taking on water near the transom. The operator was able to get the boat to shore before the unit was swamped. The cause of the incident was fault of equipment.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0064
Date: 2009-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: restricted vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #2 was heading east at approximately 5 MPH when unit #1 struck unit #2 in the stern turning at the last moment. Two subjects out of unit #1 were ejected from boat. Unit #1 was traveling at approximately 35 mph.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0065
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Russell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
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
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was standing on the bow of the vessel #1 while it was underway. Vessel 1 slowed for a No Wake Zone at the bridge and the victim fell over the bow. The boat ran over him. The motor/prop struck him in the head.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0066
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:28:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Laurens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: restricted vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was heading up river at an estimated speed of 1-9 mph. Unit 2 was heading up river in the same direction as unit 1. Unit 2 was crsuising at an estimated speed 40 miles per hour or above. Unit 2 struck unit 1 in the stern of the boat. Unit 2 struck unit 1 in the motor and starboard stern and pulled to the starboard side of the vessel. Unit 1 passenger 1  received laceration to her head and was treated by EMS. Unit 2 operator received a laceration to his upper arm and was also treated by EMS. There was extensive damage to unit 1 vessel. The operator seat was detached from the pedestal , seats in the stern were ripped off, pontoons were damaged canopy was detached and in the water. Several items such as tackle boxes , fishing rods, water skis, wake boards, and floats were in the water. Unit 2 operator stated that he knew the river well and was pretty much wide open on the throttle. Unit 2 operator stated he did not see Unit 1. Unit 1 operator and passengers were interviewed amd gave statements. Unit 1 operator and passengers stated the navigation lights were on and in working order. There were two seperate persons who witrnesses the accident. The witnesses said that Unit 1 lights were on and in working order. Unit 2 operator was charged with negligent operation. Unit 2 operator was given a field sobriety test for alcohol. Unit 2 operator completed the test satisfactorily. The charge is still pending at this time.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0067
Date: 2009-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Santee River
County: Sumter
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was running up river and hit floating object. Boat took hard right turn going through trees and landing on land. Located subjects and assisted EMS put subject in DNR boat and transported to waiting helicopter approximately 10 miles down river.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0068
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:28:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 traveling North on ICW and going under new Fantasy Harbor Bridge. The vessel was within the red/green channel markers under bridge and struck a floating barge. Owner of vessel dislodged boat from barge and drove to the Holiday Inn for medical help. The lights on the barge were not on when officer arrived.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0069
Date: 2009-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Orangeburg
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was caught in storm winds and rough water which caused unit to flip ejecting person(s) and motor. Both subject(s) were picked up and they were both wearing life jackets.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0071
Date: 2009-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operators of both Units 1 & 2 admitted to "horse play" and spraying water on each other while operating PWC's. Unit 1 cut in front of Unit 2 to spray water and Unit 2 hit Unit 1. Victim was transported to Anderson Hospital.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0072
Date: 2009-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Secession
County: Abbeville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit #1 pulled tuber south towards Secession dam. He circled near dam and headed north. He ran aground onto submerged island, but admitted it was marked by buoys.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0074
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was turning around to pick up victim.   Operator had little experience driving boats. She was at idle speed approaching victim upstream. She tried to turn but was caught by the current and turned the wheel the wrong way causing the prop to strike victim in the hand and foot. Victim was pulled in the boat and taken to Dennis Landing and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0075
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:08:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Paul Wallace
County: Marlboro
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit 1 was pulling victim on a tube. The victim lost his balance and fell off the tube causing injury to his left leg in the upper thigh area. The victim was taken to the Marlboro Park Medical Center.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0076
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/23/09 Lake Murray, Lexington County, subject 1 was operating a PWC in a wreckless manner when he made contact with two anchored vessels. subject 1 was standing on unit 2 engaged in converstaion. He then decided to get on his PWC. When subject 1 pulled away from Unit 2 he made a left hand turn at a high rate of speed. At this point he was too close to Units 2 and 3 amd tried to make another left turn to avoid contact with both vessels. He was not able to correct his pathway and collided with units 2 & 3. Units 2 & 3 sustained damage to the stern portion of their boat. Subject 2 was seated at the stern of one of the anchored vessels at the time of impact and thus sustained a leg injury. Immediately after all parties involved gave statements and vessel information a field sobriety test was administered by SCDNR, and subject 1 was not impaired at the time of the accident. subject 1 was charged with reckless operation and later found guilty in court.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0077
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was anchored in Ashley River on outgoing tide waiting for RR draw bridge to open. Unit 1 was traveling up the Ashley River and struck the right rear of Unit 2. Incident occured at night. Both units had left scene before SCDNR officer arrived. Both units dispute the facts of the incident in written affidavits.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0078
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was heading east at half throttle when he spotted Unit 1 closing at a high rate of speed. Operator of Unit 2 saw a collision and jumped off. Unit 1 seemed to be unable to reduce speed losing control and striking Unit 2 on the starboard side. Operator of Unit 1 was knocked unconcious. All were transported to Bushy Park where EMS transported to MUSC for tests. Operator 1 was interviewed but had no memory of the accident.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0079
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:47:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Pee Dee River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling North on the Little Pee Dee with daughter sitting upfront and towing son on kneeboard. Operator told daughter to hold the steering wheel while he took a picture of his son. The operator was still turned around when when impact into the cypress tree. His daughter was in the front of the boat convulsing, she was medivacqued to New Hanover.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0080
Date: 2009-09-17 00:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saluda Lake
County: Greenville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was drifting south when Unit 2 struck Unit 1 on Port side traveling across the top on Unit 1. Unit 2 Captain stated he was looking at the sonar at the time of the collision and did not see Unit 1. Unit 1 Captain saw Unit 2 approaching and yelled and then jumped out of boat into the water to avoid being run over.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0081
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On July 25, 2009, approximately 1720, subject 1 was overtaking vessel 2 on the ICW near Enterprise Landing and Marker 29. subject 1 was heading south and passing the vessel on its port side. The vessel was on a plane and subject 1 was having some difficulty crossing the wake. As subject 1 cleared vessel 2 another vessel was passing headed north on the ICW. Witness statements say that subject 1 hit the passing vessel wake and he made a sharp turn to the starboard and in to the port side of vessel 2. vessel 2 attempted to avoid the collision by turning to the starboard. subject 1 was struck by the propellers of vessel 2 and died due to injuries.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0082
Date: 2009-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaufort ICW
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was in transit ICW South Bound. Unti 1 cauight fire from engine room. Cabin filled with smoke, another nearby vessel picked up all passengers. Vessel towed by Boat US to Marsh Harbor Marina still floating with smoke damage. No injuries.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0084
Date: 2009-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Broad River
County: Newberry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was exiting Cannons Creek. Unit 2 entering Cannons from Broad River. Both units heading towards the channel at 25-30 mph. Both were not able to avoid collision when each were seen. Unit 1's prop came across Unit 2 starboard side causing damage.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0085
Date: 2009-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Diversion Canal
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
After statements it is founded to be unclear cause of accident Unit 2 traveling  in the diversion canal during a rain storm collided in the rear star back left of unit 1 while it was anchored. Driver of Unit 2 was the only person injured. Unit 1 stated they had lights on while unit 2 stated they did not.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0086
Date: 2009-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was in sailing class at Short Stay under supervision. Vessel 1 capsized and the operator righted its and the mast struck him in the face. Operator was transported to Trident Hospital for X-Rays, no extensive injuries.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0087
Date: 2009-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:26:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaufort River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
unit 1 was struck by unit 2 as unit 2 was leaving the dock. unit 1 was tied off unit 2 was departing and current pushed unit 2 into the stern of unit 1 breaking the swim platform and pushing the starboard exhaust pipe in to hull.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0088
Date: 2009-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:25:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shem Creek
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
OFFICER 1 WAS CALLED TO A BOATING ACCIDENT ON 7/14/09 THAT OCCURED AT SHEM CREEK MARINA. THE ACCIDNET OCCURED ON 7/9/09 AT THE MAGWOOD DRY STACK. OFFICER 1 SPOKE WITH subject 1, 2, and 3. subject 1  TOLD DAY THAT SHE AND subject 2 WENT ON THE BOAT FOR A RIDE 7/9/09 AND WERE RETURNING TO SHEM CREEK TO PUT THE BOAT IN THE MARINA WHEN THEY NOTICED AN INVIVIDUAL OPERATING A BOAT KNOWN AS THE "XXX". THE "XXX" WAS HEADING OUT OF SHEM CREEK. Subject 2 WORKS AT THE MARINA AND STATED THAT THE OWNER OF THE VESSEL WAS OPERATING THE VESSEL AT THE TIME KEPT HIS BOAT AT THE SAME MARINA, HAD NO REVERSE ON THE VESSEL AND WAS KNOWN FOR STATING "WATCH MY CRASH LANDING" AS HE RAN INTO THE DOCK WIT HIS VESSEL.Subject 1 and 3 AGREED THAT THEY HAVE HEARD THE OWNER MAKE THE EXACT STATEMENT. AFTER subject 1 and 2 TIED UP THE BOAT, THEY STATED THAT THEY LEFT FOR THE NIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING THEY RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DECK HANDS THAT THE BOAT HAD BECOME SUNK DUE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK BEING STRUCK UNDER THE CONCRETE DOCK AND TOOK ON WATER WITH THE RISING TIDE. THEY REMOVED THE BOAT USING A FORK LIFT. Subject 2 ALSO INFORMED OFFICER DAY THAT THE LINE HAD BEEN RETIED AND WERE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL FORM THAT HE HAD TIED THEM. HE COMMENTED THAT ONLY THE OWNER OF THE "XXX" TIES HIS LINES THE SAME WAY AND Subject 2 TOOK PICTURES WITH HIS PHONE. ALSO subject 2 STATED THAT THE XXX WAS STILL  TIED TO THE DOCK ALONG WITH subject 1's VESSEL AND BOTH VESSEL LINES WERE TIED THE SAME AND A RED SCUFF MARK WAS ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF Subject 1's VESSEL. UPON HEARING THESE STATEMENTS, I LOOKED AT BOTH VESSELS AND Subject 1's VESSEL HAD A RED SCUFF TRANSFER MARK ON THE STARBOARD RUB RAIL. THE XXX VESSEL HAD SEVERAL MARKS ON ITS HULL DUE TO COLLISIONS AND IS THE ONLY RED VESSEL IN THE MARINA. SINCE THE ACCIDENT, THE OWNER OF THE XXX IS ATTEMPTING TO SELL THE VESSEL. HOWEVER, NOBODY SAW THE ACCIDENT OCCUR, SO NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0089
Date: 2009-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Diversion Canal
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
unit 1 was anchored w/ lights fishing when unit 2 struck the side of unit 1. Unit 1 tried to wave unit 2 off and flashed lights to get their attention. There were no injuries and unit 2 operator was issured a citation for negligent operations and released. There were also BUI screenings performed on both operators.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0090
Date: 2009-12-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
unit 1 parked dock side at Barefoot Landing was struck in the transome area and dingy by another unknown vessel. Engine on dingy hit, bars for lift kit were bent, screws ripped from transome area, dingy inflatable ripped.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0091
Date: 2009-12-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:43:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING TOWARDS ANGELS LANDING THE VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER FROM WAVES COMING OVER THE BOW. THE BILGE PUMP APPARENTLY WAS NOT WORKING SO THE VESSEL BEGAN TO FILL WITH WATER. A BIG WAVE CAME FROM THE PORTSIDE THE BOAT THEN FLIPPED OVER AND BOTH PASSENGERS WENT INTO THE WATER. A CONCERNED CITIZEN SOON SAW THEM AND PICKED FROM THE WATER. THEY WERE LATER TUNED OVER TO EMS.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0093
Date: 2009-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:38:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Newberry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: restricted vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 and 2 collided on the Saluda River Just above Blacks Bridge. Unit 1 was going up river when they saw a pontoon about 75 feet infront of them. The driver of unti 1 said he turned the boat to the right but knew he was not going to miss unit 2 so he turned back to the right hard so unit 1 would be impacted on his side (starboard) because his wife and son were on the port side. Driver of unit 1 said he did notice a red light once he impacted and bounced off unit 2.Unit 1 operator stated to the officer that they checked unit 2 occupants and once they found everyone was accounted for unit 1 tried to make it back to their house. The boat was filling up with water fast and unit 1 driver beached their boat on the corner of Lakewood Drive. 
Unit 2 driver said they saw the boat come out of the wake zone and come up the river towards him at a little bit of an angle. He felt unit 2 was going to straighten out and pass on Unit 1's starboard side. Once unit 2 realized Unit 1 was getting close and it appeared both units were going to be very close. Unit 2 attemped to alert Unit 1 with a spot light. Unit 2 was only going about 4/5 mph heading towards Blacks Bridge. Once he noticed there was going to be an impact Unti 1 turned right in an attempt to avoid the impact. Unit 2 said Unit 1 did not check on them and said Unit 1 stated they were going to "take his mother back to the dock". Unit 2 was sitting dead in the water because they lost their gas tank and also there was a speaker wire wrapped around the prop. There were several witnesses on the shore that saw and heard the accident and they said there were lights on both boats, because they were the only two boats on the river. After reading both statements and looking at the drawing both boats turned the same direction to avoid collision.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0094
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling into Little Allison creek when Unit 2 came from a cove to the left cutting off unit 1, Unit 1 swearved to the left when his PWC struck the wake of unit 2. The victim was thrown into the air coming down on the handlebards of his PWC before going into the water.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0095
Date: 2009-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Prestwood Lake
County: Darlington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Drug use
AccidentCause3: sharp turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 while making a left turn at a high rate of speed tossed the operator and his passenger out of the boat. The passenger drowned as a result.


