# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: MA-2012-0021
Date: 2012-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Massachusetts Bay
NearestCityTown: Marblehead
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was a deck hand during a sailboat race, stood up quickly, lost his balance and fell into the water.  He was wearing an inflatable pfd that deployed upon impact with the water. 


BARDID: MA-2012-0023
Date: 2012-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagles Nest Cove
NearestCityTown: Duxbury
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was towing 2 people on a tube when he drove to close to a moored boat.  The tubers struck the moored boat.  Both tubers were treated for injuries.  Operator stated that it was his poor judgement that caused the accident.


BARDID: MA-2012-0024
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Quinsigamond
NearestCityTown: Shrewsbury
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #2 a PWC was wake jumping vessel #1 when he collided with the vessel.  The pwc capsized and the operator fell off.  He did not receive any injuries but caused property damage to both vessels.  The PWC operator had been seen earlier in the day travelling at excessive speed and wake jumping and was warned by a local police officer.  He wa criminally  cited for negligent operation, wake jumping, unregistered operation/displaying wrong numbers/no certificate in his possession and no sound producing device.  The PWC operator had bought the PWC two weeks ago but did not register in his name.


BARDID: MA-2012-0026
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:44:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Webster Lake
NearestCityTown: Webster
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Witnesses stated that a group of PWC riders were driving eratically and thought someone was going to be killed as they were jumping over one another, wake jumping and driving at excessive speed.  Investigators found statements from riders not consistent with evidence found on the pwc.  Investigators felt that the pwc had been in a collision turning this accident but witnesses did not see a collision or actually what happened during the accident.  According to operator a wake from a passing vessel struck the side of the PWC causing him and his passenger to roll to the right.  There was extensive damage on the pwc that the operator claimed happened in the past but the investigator felt that the property damage to the starboard area (where his foot was) was heavily damaged and would have taken on water if operated.


BARDID: MA-2012-0027
Date: 2012-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Barnstable Harbor
NearestCityTown: Barnstable
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was half-standing and driving when engine accelerated turning and hit wave.   Operator was thrown from the vessel.  Vessel continued to spin in circles until  harbormaster disable fuel line and stopped vessel.  


BARDID: MA-2012-0028
Date: 2012-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:46:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Queen Lake
NearestCityTown: Phillipston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Investigation still ongoing.  Victim fell off the vessel while standing starboard side of the vessel when a small wave struck the boat.  Victim could not swim and went under.  The two other occupants both jumped overboard to help victim.  They were unable to help victim as he was trying to pull them under.  They swam back to the vessel but it wouldn't start.  They were helped to shore by two people who heard their screams for help.  Pontoon boat drifted to shore.  Victim was very drunk according to his friend.  Operator had a couple of beers but did not seem intoxicated to the investigator.  Violations were operating unregistered motorboat.  Displaying wrong registration number.  Operating after sunset w/o navigation lights.  Bowriding.


BARDID: MA-2012-0029
Date: 2012-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boston Inner Harbor
NearestCityTown: Boston
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 went heat to wind to start their engine.  They had trouble doing this and back winded their jib and fell onto starboard tack.   This put vessel #1 and #2 on a collision course and vessel #1 was unable to maneuver out of the way in time causing property damage.


BARDID: MA-2012-0030
Date: 2012-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gloucester Harbor
NearestCityTown: Gloucester
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger hit a wake (they were not wake jumping).  The impact caused victim (operator) to partially eject from her seat, causing injury.  As she landed again the weight of the passenger hitting her caused her head to hit the steering column causing injury.


BARDID: MA-2012-0032
Date: 2012-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:55:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Sound
NearestCityTown: Chatham
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator #1 he was drifting with the engine off fishing and saw no boats within 100 yards.  He went to the bow to cast a line.  He was reeling in his initial cast when he saw vessel #2 within 30 feet.  Operator #1 started screaming but no one was at the helm of vessel #2.  Vessel #2 continued towards vessel #1 under power colliding with vessel #1 causing property damage.  Operator of vessel #2 passed vessel #1 and then circled around but did not stop and render assistance but only copied registration number down of vessel #1.  According to operator of vessel #2 he was in the cockpit unhooking a striped bass when vessel #1 drifted down tide and bounced off his starboard bow causing property damage.  


BARDID: MA-2012-0033
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Pheasant Bay
NearestCityTown: Orleans
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was attempting to make a sharp 90 degree turn when the tiller and outboard turned hard over.  The vessel sucked in air and lost forward way.  He attempted to correct the course at the same time the engine sucked in air and lost forward way.  The victim was thrown overboard and the operator went partially overboard.  He had a safety lanyard attached to his shorts but did not disconnect because he did not fall completely from vessel.  


BARDID: MA-2012-0034
Date: 2012-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:42:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Northampton
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #2 crossed at a 90 degree angle in front of vessel #1.  Vessel #1 sustained damage and vessel #2 was a total loss.  Operator and passenger on vessel #2 were ejected and sustained injuries .   Operator of vessel #2 violated inland Rule #15 (crossing), underage operation without a boating safety certificate.


BARDID: MA-2012-0036
Date: 2012-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boston Inner Harbor
NearestCityTown: Boston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 a commercial ferry was in the process of doing a routine turn around when the throttle got stuck on high in reverse and collided with vessel #2 (a docked vessel).  Operator of vessel #1 and two employees were running around the vessel attempting to shut it down while black smoke billowed from the exhaust.  The occupants on vessel #2 were trying to fend off vessel but were advised by responding Officer not to because it was holding the boat in place and could cause further damage to the dock and other vessels.  About two minutes later the engine died out and the vessel ceased moving.  One woman on vessel #2 was injured.  Accident cause was failure of engine throttle.


BARDID: MA-2012-0037
Date: 2012-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shirley
NearestCityTown: Lunenburg
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to passenger and witnesses.  Operator was cruising at a high rate of speed, took a sharp turn, went airborne, flipped over and capsized.  A couple of men on a pontoon boat fishing in the area saw the accident and pulled the men out of the water.  Once operator was on the pontoon boat he fell forward on his knees, appeared to pull his arms to his chest, collapsed face down on deck and began vomiting.  Investigator interviewed passenger who was uninjured and noticed a strong odor of alcohol.  The deceased according to passenger only had 1 beer and his wife said he was not a big drinker.   He tested positive for both marijuana and alcohol.


BARDID: MA-2012-0039
Date: 2012-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:58:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ipswich River
NearestCityTown: Ipswich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 Operator and passengers had been fishing and drinking all day.  Operator of vessel #1 was returning back to where she had launched earlier in the day and had just come out of taking a right turn when she saw vessel #1 coming straight towards her.  She throttled down to avoid the crash but she was hit port side by vessel #2.  Her vessel spun completely around and her engine would not start due to damage and she was taken on water.  She managed to beach the boat.  All occupants in vessel #2 were thrown from the vessel and the vessel kept going and circling around until a witness from another vessel jumped on board and turned off the engine so that no one in the water would get hit by the vessel.   

Vessel #2 was being operated by 2 people.  One was holding the wheel and one was holding the throttle (the owner).  The person holding the wheel (a passenger) wanted to learn how to operate the vessel.   Alcohol and speed most likely a factor.  Criminal charges were filed against two people on V2 for joint operation and oui as a result of tox results due to the fact that one was operating throttle and instructing the other person who was operating steering wheel.  Operating negligently to cause bodily harm.  Navigation rule 8 failing to take action to avoid collision and Navigation rule 9 failing to stay on right of channel.  Criminal case ongoing.


BARDID: MA-2012-0041
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Taunton River
NearestCityTown: Fall River
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #2 had just bought his vessel.  He was having problems with the motor and pulled into the dock to get gas to see if that would correct the situation.  He had difficuulty starting up the engine and when it finally started it luched forward striking vessel #1 causing property damage.  He was cited for unregistered motorboat.


BARDID: MA-2012-0042
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:41:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Mitch's Island
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator struck a wake from another vessel causing him to be thrown from the vessel and sustained an injury.  Investigator concluded that the operator in a unsafe manner, so as to endanger the life, limb and property of any person.


BARDID: MA-2012-0044
Date: 2012-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimack River
NearestCityTown: Newburyport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passengers on vessel #2 were fishing and were headed back to dock for ice.  His vision was obstructed by the bow of his boat and the escape hatch was in an up position.  Vessel #2 side-swiped vessel #1.  Operator of vessel #2 was criminally charged with negligent operation for speed and improper lookout.  Extensive property damage to vessel #1 and 1 injury.


BARDID: MA-2012-0045
Date: 2012-07-17 00:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buzzards Bay
NearestCityTown: North Falmouth
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was tied to mooring and apparently another vessel struck it but no witnesses and no one on board.


BARDID: MA-2012-0046
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:54:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buzzards Bay
NearestCityTown: Falmouth
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had rented two kayaks for the day one for him to operate and the other for his granddaughter to use.  Suddenly he slumped over and fell out of the kayak into the water.  Victim was face down with the pfd keeping him afloat.  His granddaughter left her kayak and jumped in and turned him over and yelled for help.  Two male parties from the rental office utilized a jet ski to bring victim and his granddaughter to shore.  Lifeguards on adjacent beaches attempted to assist victim and call for help.   There is no hull number on this report as the rental company had numerous kayaks that were the same size, make and color.  The rental company had put back the kayak and by the time the investigator went to the dealership they were unsure exactly which kayak the victim had rented.


BARDID: MA-2012-0047
Date: 2012-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Webster Lake
NearestCityTown: Webster
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was doing donuts and went over a large wave.  He struck vessel #2 and the dock.  He was arrested for unsafe operation of PWC, PWC within 150 feet of swimmer or moored vessel, wake jumping.


BARDID: MA-2012-0048
Date: 2012-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Sound
NearestCityTown: Osterville
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was preparing to leave a fishing spot.  He was pulling his anchor when the rope of the anchor got wrapped around the prop at the same time the vessel took several waves over the stern.  The weight of the water, plus the engine and the three males standing in the rear of the vessel apparently caused the vessel to swamp. The vessel then capsized, ejecting the occupants.


BARDID: MA-2012-0049
Date: 2012-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Marblehead Harbor
NearestCityTown: Marblehead
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and his wife were in the process of docking, unloading gear and fueling the vessel.  The operator tried to start the engine while his wife was casting lines.  The engine sputtered and stalled.  He tried to restart it but the motor blew up and ignited.  He jumped off the vessel and ran down the gangway.  No injuries but entire loss of vessel.  Operator just  had work done on the carburettor.


BARDID: MA-2012-0054
Date: 2012-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shearwater Beach
NearestCityTown: Truro
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was swimming about a 1/2 mile offshore and decided to swim to shore.  He was practicing to swim a 1.4 mile swim for life event.  He was wearing a dark blue swim shirt and shorts and dark blue flippers.  Operator of vessel did not see swimmer and struck him.  Operator of vessel #2 was given a warning for failing to maintain a proper lookout.


BARDID: MA-2012-0057
Date: 2012-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Sound
NearestCityTown: Osterville
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Operator put vessel in gear to relieve some tension from the anchor line so it could be hauled to relocate.  The vessel turned and the anchor line caught in the prop.  After lifting the engine two other men attempted to clear the prop when vessel took a wave over the transom and swamped.  The added weight of the 2 men and the extra water flooded the boat and it sank.  All occupants of vessel jumped/fell overboard and were rescued.  Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: MA-2012-0058
Date: 2012-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Harbor
NearestCityTown: Nantucket
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator observed 3 waves possibly from a ferry and tried to slow down but the impact caused the victim who was seated in the front of the bow to be thrown in the air and she came down in the same position in her seat and hit very hard.  Both passengers suggested that the operator was going a little to fast and the investigator determined that he failed to maintain a proper lookout and was issued a warned.


BARDID: MA-2012-0059
Date: 2012-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: John's Pond
NearestCityTown: Mashpee
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Before this accident occurred lifeguards had called the Harbor master's office to notify them that 4 PWC's were wake jumping, operating in an unsafe manner and operating too close to a swimming area.  They were warned several times.  Operator of vessel #1 and #2 were heading back to the beach that they had launched from.  Vessel #2 was initially operating on the port side of vessel #1.  Vessel #2 was a 4 stroke and much faster than vessel #1.  Vessel #2 went forward of vessel #1 and was now starboard side of vessel #1.  Vessel #1 continued on path.  Vessel #2 hit the throttle and steered to port.  Vessel #1 let off his throttle but vessel kept going.  Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 and the operator at the port bow.  Operator of vessel #2 was in the water.  Operator of vessel #1 assisted victim to shore.    Investigator concluded that operator of vessel #1 operated recklessly by crossing unreasonable close to another vessel and was operating an unregistered vessel.  Operator of vessel #2 operated in an unsafe manner resulting in injury.


BARDID: MA-2012-0060
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cotuit Narrows
NearestCityTown: Cotuit
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 a powerboat and vessel #2 a sailboat collided causing property damage and  injury.  Operator of vessel #1  should have gave way to the sailboat.  Operator was cited for fail to reduce headway speed, fail to reduce speed in considering lives, safety, visibility, vessel maneuverability, state of wind, water, current and proximity to navigational hazards, failure to give way to a sailing vessel.


BARDID: MA-2012-0061
Date: 2012-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boston Inner Harbor
NearestCityTown: Boston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Owner and his wife were on board relaxing when they smelled smoke before the 1st fire occured.  Owner opened a hatch near the steps to check the batteries and observed smoke. He called the fire department.  He then cut the power from shore side connection.  After the fire department put the 1st fire out the owner was pumping the water from the battery compartment when the batteries arched and started a 2nd fire.  Electrical system malfunction was cause of accident.


BARDID: MA-2012-0062
Date: 2012-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pequot Pond
NearestCityTown: Westfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
No eye witnesses and summary is a result of location of evidence on vessel and statements from individuals involved in recovery.  It appears that operator (husband) entered water in attempt to retrieve or swim with dog.  Passenger/wife (a non swimmer) entered water in an apparent attempt to assist her husband.  A PWC operator encountered the persons in the water.  Wife was asking for help while husband was lying face down in water.  The vessel from which they embarked was not in the vicinity and it is unclear whether it was underway or making way.  Evidence of drug use was on the vessel when it was found.


BARDID: MA-2012-0063
Date: 2012-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: South Hadley
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had been drifting on the river.  He noticed a fair amount of water in the engine compartment and flipped on the bilge pump because the automatic bilge pump switch was not working.  He started the motor and idled out to the middle of the river and the engine ran at idle for approximately ten minutes.  He turned the engine off and observed that there was still a lot of water in the engine compartment.  He flipped the blower switch on, started the engine, and noticed some black smoke.  He turned the engine off and opened the engine compartment.  He flipped the blower switch on again and did not think it was working.  Two or three seconds later he started the engine for a third time.  He heard a poof and saw flames emanating from under the engine.  The fire appeared too large to extinguish with his fire extinguisher, and he was concerned about an explosion because he had just filled out the gas tank the previous night.  Everyone grabbed a pfd and entered the water.  911 was called and all parties swam safety shore.  The vessel became fully engulfed.  The motorboat was recently serviced at a dealership.  Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: MA-2012-0066
Date: 2012-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:45:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Harbor
NearestCityTown: Nantucket
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Passengers were asleep on vessel #1 when they were rammed by vessel #2 causing extensive property damage to vessel #1.  Operator of vessel #2 was suspected of drinking but was not given any sobriety tests.  Negligent operation was cause of accident. He was running the boat on dealer plates for recreational use.   DA decided there were not enough evidence to bring charges.


BARDID: MA-2012-0069
Date: 2012-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Highland Lake
NearestCityTown: Goshen
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three people aboard a canoe, drinking alcohol for some time while on board.  Canoe capsized.  Two passengers were able to swim to shore.  The deceased was located later on that day submerged in mud.  The men did not know who owned the canoe.  When they arrived at the campsite that day there were 4 canoes on shore and they grabbed one to use.  Accident cause was alcohol use, improper loading, overloading, operator inexperience and the canoe was modified so that the total weight of the canoe was higher.  


BARDID: MA-2012-0070
Date: 2012-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ipwich River
NearestCityTown: Ipswich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to a witness.  Vessel #2 struck several boats after deciding to go through mooring filed instead of the marked area.  He then hit and dragged Vessel #1 along with his mooring 75-100 feet causing property damage.


BARDID: MA-2012-0073
Date: 2012-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buzzards Bay
NearestCityTown: Wareham
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel took on water, disabled engine, and capsized.  Vessel smashed into rocks.  No injuries but property damage.


BARDID: MA-2012-0076
Date: 2012-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Sound
NearestCityTown: Falmouth
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had vessel tied to two posts and beached when tide changed causing vessel to collide with rocks causing property damage.  Operator was relaxing on beach at that time.


BARDID: MA-2012-0077
Date: 2012-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beverly Harbor
NearestCityTown: Beverly
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was approaching dock when wind gusted and pushed him towards vessel #2.  Reduced throttle and came alongside vessel#2 and got tangled in outrigger, caused property damage to vessel #2.


BARDID: MA-2012-0078
Date: 2012-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Three Mile Pond
NearestCityTown: Sheffield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator took his nephew out for a day of fishing.  15 minutes later Operator stood up to hand his nephew a bag.  It rocked once and then flipped over, throwing them both in the water.  Passenger attempted to save his uncle but he started pulling him under so he swam back to the overturned vessel and threw his uncle a Type II pfd because he could not swim.  He attempted to turn the trolling motor over of the boat in an effort to power the boat over to his uncle but the trolling motor propeller got wrapped up in his tee shirt.  He as able to push the boat to where he had left his uncle but he had disappeared.  He swam to shore.  About an hour later divers found the body of the deceased.  Cause of accident overloading, improper loading and unsteadiness of operator while standing, shift of weight in vessel with gear and inadequate # of PFD's.


BARDID: MA-2012-0079
Date: 2012-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:29:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Aaron River Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Cohasset
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were paddling (using a piece of wood as a paddle).  Canoe suddenly capsized as the operator thought perhaps the passenger may have stood up.  Both men ended up in the water.  They righted the canoe and attempted to re board but were unsuccessful.  Survivor shouted to deceased to swim to shore and he could hear him swimming behind him.  Once he got to shore he looked back but was unable to see deceased.  Both men had a few drinks before they went out and no pfd's on board.  Alcohol and improper loading, no pfd's on board were cause of accident.


BARDID: MA-2012-0080
Date: 2012-10-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimac River
NearestCityTown: Newburyport
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 struck a moored vessel when he turned to look over his shoulder to get his chart.  Passenger on vessel #2 was injured when she was thrown into a door way. Caused property damage to both vessels.  Operator was cited for failure to maintain a proper lookout.


BARDID: MA-2012-0081
Date: 2012-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:46:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chebacco Lake
NearestCityTown: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Wake boarder finished his final run and released the tow rope to glide in, the rope deflected off the water/wake board and got tangled causing injury.  Cause of accident wake boarder error.


BARDID: MA-2012-0082
Date: 2012-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fisherman's Beach
NearestCityTown: Swampscott
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Deceased borrowed a kayak from a neighbor and decided to go out only wearing red swim shirts and no pfd nor did he take one.  He could swim but not a strong swimmer.  His friends urged him to take a pfd but he refused.  He said he was only going out for a little while.  A significant thunderstorms moved through the area.  About an 1 1/2 later his friend called the pd and reported him missing.  A search process began.  The kayak was found secured under the elastic cargo webbing at the bow of the kayak when it was found washed ashore.  A male body was found by a fisherman wearing red shorts on 10/1/12 and it was identified as the deceased.  Although no conclusive determination can be made to exactly what actions were taken by the deceased the investigator determined through the evidence that and interviews conducted that the deceased most likely landed on a rock outcropping and exited the kayak to explore and look around.  In doing so he took the kayak paddle and secured it under the kayak.  The tide at this time was a flood tide with high tide at 5:40pm.  Severe thunderstorms were on approach to the area and would it causing large waves, extremely strong winds and driving rain.  It is undetermined that he was on the rocks and got swept off by waves, lost his footing and slipped into the strong currents in the area or decided to attempt to swim to shore.  It also can not be concluded that the kayak floated off prior for following the deceased entering the water.  The kayak was located in tact with no indication of an external force or contact applied and with the paddle secured in a manner consistent with exiting by the paddler and drawing up by land.  Unfortunate preventable accident if he had worn a pfd and checked the tide and weather forecast prior to setting out on coastal waters.


BARDID: MA-2012-0083
Date: 2012-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Watson Pond
NearestCityTown: Taunton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Deceased was involved in a sanctioned hydroplane race that has been going on for 33 years.  The accident occurred during the last run.  Victim was extremely experienced.  He was approaching the finish line when the bow of his boat lifted and then went airborne.  The victim and the vessel separated and came back to the surface of the pond with the boat making contact with the victim.  The vessel and motor had been modified by the victim for competitive racing.  The vessel did pass the race inspectors examination prior to the operator setting out for race.  All systems were found to be in operational condition even though there was extensive damage to the vessel.  It is concluded that excess trim had been applied in order to maximize the vessels speed resulting in too great an amount of air to build below the vessel and further resulting in vessel to leave the waters surface and go airborne with the operator being ejected in the process.  Operator error was cause of this accident.


BARDID: MA-2012-0084
Date: 2012-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Paradise Pond
NearestCityTown: Princetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug use
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
2 friends set out to fish for the day.  They were both experienced kayakers.  Fishing conditions were difficult due to the wind, waves so they decided to paddle back to the a more protected section of the pond.  Victim was complaining that he was cold and he looked yellow.  Normally according to his friend he is a bull and can take anything.  It was tough paddling against the waves until they got to the protected section of the pond.  They had just started fishing when he looked over at his friend and he was overturned.  His friend said that within seconds he got to his friend and got him to shore.  Several minutes later he decided he needed help and took his kayak back to shore where they started from and waved a car down to call 911.  Both men had pfd's but were not wearing them.  Emergency personnel arrived and paddled to the victim, performed cpr.  Tox report and autopsy report have not come back yet but alcohol was found onboard as well as what is believed to be drugs.  It is not known at this point whether the victim took any drugs.  A citation was issued to the other operator for not wearing a pfd during the required time period.  


BARDID: MA-2012-0085
Date: 2012-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Quincy Bay
NearestCityTown: Quincy
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and his friend had gone out in the morning to bait some lobster traps.  They went to lunch and had a few drinks.  They returned to the beach and victim dropped his friend off on shore and went back to his mooring.  He became concerned when he tried to call his friend on his cell phone and got no answer.  He tried to yell at him for shore but did not get a response.  Next thing he saw was his friend in the water.  Another witness stated that he saw victim on his lobster boat standing up leaning against the cabin.  He saw him in the same position for at least a 1/2 hour and thought he might be using a cell phone.  Tide was going out and the boat was attached strangely to the mooring line at the side port side of the boat and not at the bow as it would normally be.  He watched him unhook the dinghy and sit on the gunwale of the lobster boat swinging his legs over the side one at a time.  He saw victim slide feet first into the dinghy which immediately flipped over.  He was hanging on the raised engine off the lobster boat.  He was hanging on the port side as it swung around in the wind.  After a period of time he saw victim in water.  No autopsy was conducted at the request of the family and cause of death is still pending. 


BARDID: MA-2012-0086
Date: 2012-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimac River
NearestCityTown: Merrimac
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
It was common practice for this missing person to tie up his dog at the park and row on to his sailboat on the mooring and return to the park and retrieve the dog afterwards.  It appears the sailboat was prepared to dock to the pier on the port of the vessel as indicated by fenders and fender boards being placed on the port side.  This positioning would also indicate an outgoing tide.  The vessel was found dragging its anchor and dinghy secured to stern of the sailboat it is evident missing person made it aboard the sailboat, prepared it for mooring up to the pier, removed the boat from the mooring and subsequently had to anchor the vessel due to the prop becoming fouled with line.  It is presumed that he entered the water after anchoring the vessel and sometime after making an 8:40pm phone call.  The presence of the overturned dingy would indicate he was in it attempting to possibly free the fouled prop or swamped it in attempt to get back into it once he entered the water.  Victim is still missing and has not been recovered.  It is assumed that he accidentally fell overboard.


BARDID: MA-2012-0087
Date: 2012-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coastal waters Beverely
NearestCityTown: Beverly
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
According to a witness vessel #1 was moored in front of a restaurant which at the time that the tide was going out and the boat of this size would soon be beached due to lack of water.  He then saw the boat leave the restaurant and stated he heard a loud crash and saw the boat push a sailboat.  He never stopped but continued slowly on towards other moored boats.  He then got stuck on a shoal in the harbor.  Harbor master was called among other agencies.  It was determined that this individual had been drinking and was arrested for oui and leaving a scene of an accident with property damage.  Ongoing criminal case.


BARDID: MA-2012-0088
Date: 2012-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:58:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Sound
NearestCityTown: Harwich
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had been drinking and ran into a jetty causing property damage to his vessel and  injury to himself.  Cause of accident was alcohol use, excessive speed, improper lookout.  Several misdemeanor offenses.  Removal of motorboat manufacturer id, boat oui - liquor, negligent operation, speed, rules of the road violation - improper look-out.


BARDID: MA-2012-0090
Date: 2012-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Newbury
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were sailing to Florida when they lost power off of New Hampshire and sailed south.  Ran into shallow water unable to turn rudder damaged and got blown up onto beach.  Seas very rough.


BARDID: MA-2012-0091
Date: 2012-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Marblehead Harbor
NearestCityTown: Marblehead
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and son were returning to the harbor when the engine began running rough and was cavitting. The thrust was not right.  He heard a pop and the engine burst into flames.  He threw the anchor and called mayday.  He did not smell any fuel odor before fire started.  A passing vessel rescued the men on board.  Accidental mechanical malfunction was the cause according to the Fire investigator.


BARDID: MA-2012-0092
Date: 2012-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:24:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cape Cod Bay
NearestCityTown: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two brothers were fishing when their bilge pump failed.  The vessel flooded, capsized and sank.  They were wearing pfd's and were found by a passing boat clinging to a cooler.    Very little info obtained about this accident.


BARDID: MA-2012-0093
Date: 2012-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:31:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fiddler's Cove
NearestCityTown: Bourne
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Very little information was obtained for this press release received.  CG Woods Hole responded to a sinking after it struck rocks on the bottom of the ocean causing property damage.  Our officer found out that there is a claim for property damage but no definitive amount was listed.  Due to the value of the vessel he determined that the damage would be at least $10,000.


BARDID: MA-2012-0094
Date: 2012-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hopkinton Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Hopkinton
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and a 10 year child were canoeing in a rented canoe when it capsized reported to be about 50-100 feet from shore causing both occupants to fall overboard.  Onlooker assisted adult to shore and the minor got to shore by himself. 


BARDID: MA-2012-1000
Date: 2012-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: private lake
NearestCityTown: Unknown
County: Unknown
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a 73-year old fell from a boat.  Even though he was brought to shore and had his head above water, he died.  A firefighter responded to the accident and also died during the rescue attempt. The news article indicates cold water was a factor


BARDID: MA-2012-1011
Date: 2012-12-22 00:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Winthrop
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: storm
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the news media, a man capsized his boat in hazardous weather.  He was in 40-degree water for about an hour while hanging onto the boat's anchor line and was injured.  He didn't know how to swim. Wind gusts were reported as upt o 30 mph.


BARDID: MA-2012-1021
Date: 2012-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cape Cod Bay
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
according to MISLE605176, vessel took on water from the sterna dn sank. Eight people were recovered. No mention of the cause.


BARDID: MA-2013-0001
Date: 2013-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salem Harbor
NearestCityTown: Salem
County: Essex
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
As of today 9/13/13 investigator still has not be able to contact the operator.  The information received for this incident came from Salem Harbor master's Department.  Our agency did not get a call about this incident nor did our officer respond to scene.  After notification from the CG  our officer was able to obtain the information in this report from the Salem Harbor master's Office.  The operator was found hanging onto his capsized sailboat.    Water conditions were rough.


BARDID: MA-2013-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Montague
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two men were fishing on a canoe when one stood up and capsized canoe.  Canoe was taken away by current and lost. They swam to shore.    Improper loading was cause of accident


BARDID: MA-2013-0003
Date: 2013-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Stockbridge
County: Berkshire
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and three friends up at a friend's house earlier in the evening cooked food some food outside and had some drinks. At some point between midnight and 1am the friends decided to launch the canoe and paddle up the river. No pfds's were worn or on board. They travelled a distance up the river and dropped off two of the friends on shore. Operator was paddling in the front of the canoe and deceased in the rear. The deceased stood up to relieve himself over the side of the canoe and the canoe capsized sending both of them in 37 degree water.  Operator was able to tow the vessel to shore but could not pull it out of the water. He went for help. Body was recovered by divers at 11:31am in 10 feet of water.  Cause of accident is alcohol and improper loading (standing up in canoe).


BARDID: MA-2013-0004
Date: 2013-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hingham Bay
NearestCityTown: Hingham
County: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator he launched his kayak form the beach and paddled out to a nearby Island.  He checked the weather forecast and was expecting good weather.  Water was flat calm with a light wind when he left beach.  As some point the wind became very gusty and the water became very choppy with waves breaking over the bow.  Water flooded the kayak and the bow was now under water.  He got out of the kayak and attempted to turn the vessel over to empty the water.  


BARDID: MA-2013-0005
Date: 2013-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horn Pond
NearestCityTown: Woburn
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Witnesses observed two men in a canoe, the canoe started to rock and then capsized.  The men tried to flip the canoe upright but were unsuccessful.  One of the men swam to shore and was injured and the other man was seen struggling as if he could not swim.  He disappeared beneath the water and his body was recovered the next morning by the dive team.   6/25/13 Update : The investigator was finally able to interview the survivor.  The men were drifting and fishing on the newly purchased canoe owned by the survivor.  The deceased had been taking pictures at the rear of the canoe and perhaps he stood up to take a picture.  Survivor did not see him stand as he was facing away from him.  Survivor reached for a paddle when the canoe suddenly flipped sending both men in the water.  It is believed that the cause of this accident is a shift in weight.  There were not wearing life jackets or had any on board available to use.  Deceased had some experience operating a canoe.


BARDID: MA-2013-0006
Date: 2013-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:12:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Quabbin Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Belchertown
County: Hampshire
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/injured radioed in for help to DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) that his boat was disabled and that his steering went.  Wind was brisk and the waves were coming into the stern of the boat.  Vessel started to flood and radioed again that the situation was getting worse.  A rescue boat arrived on scene but the wake of that vessel caused him to fall overboard into the reservoir.  His grandson was on the boat and managed to stay aboard.  Neither occupants were wearing their pfd's.  The grandfather held onto the gunwale of his boat while another rescue boat arrived pulling him into their vessel and taking them to shore where an ambulance was waiting to bring the injured to the hospital.  The grandson was fine and did not suffer any injuries.  


BARDID: MA-2013-0007
Date: 2013-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:56:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Round Pond
NearestCityTown: Haverhill
County: Essex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A man was fishing when his Jon boat capsized.  He lost balance while shifting his weight in the small boat.  He was rescued clinging onto to the side of his boat.  He was injured. Operator/Owner had no information in regards to year of boat, make or hin number.


BARDID: MA-2013-0008
Date: 2013-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Taunton River
NearestCityTown: Taunton
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
5/29/13 Preliminary info is that Operator was cruising north at a high rate of speed and hit a tree overhanging the river.  A limb of the tree swept the port side of the boat taking out the windshield and impacting victim.  Operator had been drinking and was arrested for oui.  Operator and passenger are under an attorney's advisement not to speak to any law enforcement.  At this point certain information has not been able to be obtained.


BARDID: MA-2013-0009
Date: 2013-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Manchester
NearestCityTown: Manchester
County: Essex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator turned to sharply while under way which caused him to be ejected from the vehicle.  He was in the water for about 20 minutes and was not wearing a pfd.  He swam to shore.


BARDID: MA-2013-0010
Date: 2013-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pico Beach
NearestCityTown: Mattapoisett
County: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Preliminary information as of 5/15/13 from a local police department officer that was dispatched to the beach for a sailboat that had run aground in a sandbar.  When she arrived she saw a man in the water about 3 to 4 feet from shore.  Update 6/12/13 Operator/deceased entered water unknown either voluntarily or fell overboard.  No witnesses.  Cause of accident unknown.   Pfd's were available on board but not worn.


BARDID: MA-2013-0011
Date: 2013-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Sound
NearestCityTown: Falmouth
County: Barnstable
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising when he hit unmarked rocks, grounded and sustained major property damage to his vessel.


BARDID: MA-2013-0012
Date: 2013-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:19:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimac River
NearestCityTown: Tyngsboro
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/owner was at cruising speed and struck rock below waterline and heavily damaged the lower unit of the engine.  No injuries.


BARDID: MA-2013-0013
Date: 2013-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:26:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mattapoisett
NearestCityTown: Mattapoisett
County: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Hit and run property damage only accident.  There was a witness to the accident who reported it to the harbor master.  Harbor master approached operator when he returned from fishing.  Operator was backing up to undock and struck docked vessel.


BARDID: MA-2013-0014
Date: 2013-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:42:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Megansett Harbor
NearestCityTown: Falmouth
County: Barnstable
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
As of 5/21/13 Operator somehow fell off his rubber boat while fishing.  His friend who was in another rubber boat heard him yell his name but did not see him go into the water.  He rowed over to him and tried to hold his head above water.  Victim was wearing hip boots so it made it very difficult to keep him afloat.  Neither were wearing pfd's or were any available.  He was in the water approximately 20 minutes.  Residents on shore heard the friend yelling for help.   Investigator deemed that movement by the victim caused this accident.


BARDID: MA-2013-0022
Date: 2013-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Annisquam River
NearestCityTown: Gloucester
County: Essex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator struck the bridge when the vessel in front of her created a sudden surge.  Passenger was injured.  Property damage to vessel.  Investigator determined the strength of the current, the waves created by vessels passing and the inexperience of the operator handling power boats were all contributing factors.


BARDID: MA-2013-0023
Date: 2013-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Otis Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Otis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator admits to drinking a vodka bloody mary at about 10am with a friend the morning of the accident.  They decided to go out fishing later on about noon time.  There brought along a cooler of beer.  They had planned on fishing but the operator had removed them from the boat to protect them from the recent rain storms.  They cruised the lake and stopped to swim and cool off.  The group swam for about 10 minutes without incident.  At this time operator and two passengers consumed a beer.  They received a phone call and decided to head back to the boat ramp.  The engine began to sputter and run poorly.  Operator asked missing person to check the fuel tank to see if they were low on gas.  He jumped into the water, the engine stalled and boat was now drifting slowly away from the missing person.  At some point the missing person's dad jumped in and made his way over to his son but they were both in distress.  Operator tried to use a trolling motor but the battery was dead.  He was in the process of changing the fuel line to the tank that had gas but was having trouble doing it as he was starting to panic.  A passing personal watercraft arrived and helped the dad onto another passing vessel and he was transferred onto that vessel.  In the meantime the missing person went under and is still missing.  A few days later he was found by state police divers.  Operator was arrested for BUI and charged.


BARDID: MA-2013-0024
Date: 2013-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salem Harbor
NearestCityTown: Salem
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with governmental vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was launching her vessel, backed off the trailer and hit an unmarked submerged rock due to extreme low tide bending the prop without realizing it.  Boat was not handling property and struck the Salem Harbor master's boat which was tied to the dock causing property damage to both vessels.


BARDID: MA-2013-0026
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Scituate Harbor
NearestCityTown: Scituate
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator's of kayaks flipped over in rough water.  The kayakers had managed to climb onto a rock and waited for help.   A person fishing on shore called 911 and they were recovered by the Harbor master's office.  Kayaks floated away and were not recovered.  Owner does not have hull identification number.


BARDID: MA-2013-0027
Date: 2013-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Padanaram Harbor
NearestCityTown: South Dartmouth
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Owner's vessel was tied to slip when it was struck by another unknown vessel causing property damage.  No one was on vessel at time of accident.  Owner of damaged vessel #1 suspected it may have been a person who had a medical episode that day in the harbor.  He contacted authorities who in turn contacted this suspected individual.  Operator of vessel #2  lost consciousness while operating his vessel in the harbor and woke up and his vessel was resting on pilings to the south side slip opposite to wear he ties his vessel.   After waking up he saw the damage and concluded that it was from striking the pilings.  He doesn't remember hitting the vessel but said it could be a possibility.  His vessel had damage that would indicate he had struck vessel #1.   He had a Dr's appt at that point and left and came back to his vessel.  Later that day he was found in the water hanging onto his vessel wearing his PFD.  He was reportedly seen that day acting very strange around town.  Investigator had a hard time contacting operator #2 and the fact that he lives out of state.  He has forwarded him an accident report on 8/19/13 and as of today 9-13-13 we still have not received it.  Officer can not determine by the evidence and/or lack of witnesses if Vessel #2 struck vessel #1.  Received operator's report today 10/8/13.


BARDID: MA-2013-0028
Date: 2013-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:18:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Pond Second Island
NearestCityTown: Lakeville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator ran into unmarked rocks submerged under water.  Injured passenger was ejected and injured.  Extensive property damage to vessel was sustained.  Owner received a written warning for unregistered vessel.


BARDID: MA-2013-0029
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Cochituate
NearestCityTown: Natick
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had been towing victim on wake board when he was struck causing injury.  Operator has at this time given conflicting statements as to what exactly happened.  Operator and passenger were given portable alcohol tests and registered 0's.  Victim later died. Operator is going to be charged with boat homicide/negligence.


BARDID: MA-2013-0030
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fort Meadow Lake
NearestCityTown: Marlborough
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was struck by vessel who was cruising at excessive speed.  Vessel 1 was drifting awaiting the fireworks but did not have any lights on at the time of the accident.  Vessel #2 was cruising and struck vessel #2 directly in the center of the vessel causing the 3 passengers on vessel #1 to be evicted into the water.  All refused treatment at the scene.  One passenger on vessel #1 went for treatment the next day.  Extensive damage to both vessels.  Operator of vessel #2 was arrested for BUI.  Operator of vessel #1 was issued citations for underway w/o navigation lights and display wrong registrations on his vessel.  Still waiting for bar from operator of vessel #2 as of 7/26/13


BARDID: MA-2013-0031
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:55:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimac River
NearestCityTown: Newburyport
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating at night and could not see the jetties.  She thought she was too close to the north jetty so she turned right and end up on top of the south jetty.  Extensive property damage to vessel.  No one was injured.  Operator has been sent a citation for failure to file a operator's report.  Received operator's report via certified mail today 8/15/13.


BARDID: MA-2013-0032
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smelt Pond
NearestCityTown: Kingston
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was drinking, operating at an excessive speed and towing a knee boarder when he ran over vessel #2 a kayak, causing injury.  He was ejected from his kayak.  Vessel #1 then ran into vessel #3, a paddle boat, causing injury.  Operator of vessel #1 was arrested on scene for operating under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, improper/dangerous operation, failure to maintain a proper lookout and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (vessel).  10/4 Citations were issued for failure to file an accident report.  Waiting on hull number of kayak and owner of paddleboat.


BARDID: MA-2013-0033
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Knopp's Pond
NearestCityTown: Groton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Passengers on board were taking turns jumping off a rope swing into the water and then swimming back to the boat.  The injured who had been drinking during the day, swam back to the boat and the same time the operator put the boat in reverse and struck the swimmer.  The operator took the proper precautions to comply with the improper lookout law by looking into his rear view mirror and having a passenger as a lookout according to the witness statements and investigator and no one saw the swimmer behind the boat.  The injured was either underwater or too close to the swim platform to be seen and also did not indicate verbally he was behind the vessel.  The investigator concluded that it was the actions of the swimmer that caused this accident not the operator. 


BARDID: MA-2013-0034
Date: 2013-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spectacle Pond
NearestCityTown: Sandwich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This accident occurred at an overnight summer camp the rescue vessel #1 shut off it's motor and drifted into a kayak.  Officer's met with the camp administration about training procedures, recommended boating safety education courses for all boat operators and spotters.  Required equipment, pfd use, registration requirements.  A surprise visit was made back to the camp on 7/9/13 to check and see if the recommendations had been put in place.  One of their vessels did not have the required safety equipment of anchor, whistle or type iv as required.  Incorrect registration numbers were attached, no hin number attached.  Another vessel inspected also did not have a hin number attached.


BARDID: MA-2013-0035
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:34:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: White Horse Beach
NearestCityTown: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was travelling in front of vessel #1 when he make a hard starboard turn into the path of vessel #1 resulting in the crash.  Operator of vessel #2 told the investigator it was all his fault.  The operator of vessel #2 and his passenger both suffered injuries.   Investigator determined operator #2 was at fault and should have yielded/given way to vessel #1.


BARDID: MA-2013-0036
Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:44:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Gill
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck submerged rock, lost propulsion and was floating down the river.   No injuries but property damage the vessel.  Operator had been advised by the Marina where he was docked not to go out into river due to high water conditions.  Both boat ramps in the area had been closed down as well due to the conditions.  He was towed back to shore by the fire department.  Operator was issued a citation for negligent boat operation.


BARDID: MA-2013-0037
Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:44:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Island Pond
NearestCityTown: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was towing his two young granddaughters on tubes when he looked in another direction causing him to ground his vessel into the island.  A tree branch same through the windshield and broke it.  Two people suffered injury. Officer determined there was no gross negligence and this incident was just an accident.


BARDID: MA-2013-0038
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hingham Outer Harbor
NearestCityTown: Hingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was transmitting inbound in channel, vessel #2 was entering channel from mooring field on starboard side of vessel #1  Operator of vessel #2 did not observe vessel #1 until it was too late to take appropriate action to avoid collision.  Vessel #2 made contact with the starboard side of vessel #1.  Both vessels sustained cracked hulls.  No injuries.  Officer determined that operator of vessel #2 did not give way to vessel #1 or sound it's horn and received a written warning for fail to follow the rules of the road.


BARDID: MA-2013-0040
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buzzards Bay
NearestCityTown: West Falmouth
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator of vessel #1 he was drifting and fishing when another vessel came straight at his vessel.  He and his wife tried to wave to the other vessel to make them avoid striking them.  He decided at the last minute that the other vessel did not see them and an attempt to avoid the other vessel he hit full throttle and spun the wheel throwing the passengers within the boat.   Investigator determined that due to conflicting reports from both boat operators that he could not determine what the cause of and who was at fault in this accident.


BARDID: MA-2013-0041
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandy Neck Beach
NearestCityTown: Barnstable
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to preliminary information as of 7/16/13.  Operator/deceased grounded his boat on a sandbar in the fog.  While trying to push the vessel off the sandbar he called his friend and told him he was injured.  His friend called 911 and the man was found face-up on the sandbar with no pfd on. 


BARDID: MA-2013-0043
Date: 2013-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Padanaram Harbor
NearestCityTown: South Dartmouth
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 struck vessel #1 which was docked at the time causing property damage.  7-26-13 Waiting for bar from vessel #2 to come in.


BARDID: MA-2013-0044
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashumet Pond
NearestCityTown: Mashpee
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A group of family and friends were boating on a pond.  The group deployed the anchor on the pond in about 60 feet of water.  As the operator attempted to secure the boat to the bottom it was clear that there wasn't enough scope on the anchor line in these conditions to hold the vessel.  He retrieved the anchor and tried again but it is unclear whether or not the anchor was securing the vessel.  The group decided to go swimming. One adult (not wearing a pfd) was swimming with a 4 year old (who was wearing a pfd) in about 60 feet of water.  He had consumed a beer and 2 nips during the day.  He became tired and called to the people left on the vessel to come get the child and get him a pfd.  The boat started drifting away from the swimmers because of strong winds.  Two males entered the water one to retrieve the child and the other to bring a pfd out to the adult.  Neither of these two adults wore a pfd.  The original adult and child in the water made it back to the boat.  One of the males who jumped in started struggling and but was helped back to the boat by the original adult in the water.  A woman on the boat was trying to start the engine but was unable to.  The other male was trying to get back to the boat but went under and was not seen again until his body was recovered the next day.  Improper anchoring and operator inexperience were the causes of this accident.  No charges will be taken out.


BARDID: MA-2013-0045
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Webster Lake
NearestCityTown: Webster
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
According to investigator the operator had 1 bloody mary at 10am that morning of the incident.  He did not feel she was under the influence at the time of the accident.  Operator was preparing to bring the vessel up to plane in order to tow  a water skier but was having problems due to what appears to be fuel issues.  She attempted several times and each time brought her further and further away from the skier.  When she eventually got the engine started the tow line which had allowed for some slack was now extremely tight.  The tow line wrapped around the victim causing injury.  Both investigators felt this was a fuel issue and that the operator and skier were 
Very experienced boaters and skiers (over 40 years), they had a proper lookout as required and that this was just an unfortunate accident.


BARDID: MA-2013-0046
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:06:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mitch's Marina
NearestCityTown: Hadley
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
At this time operator is being uncooperative and refuses to fill out operator's report or give any information in regards to the PWC or owner.  Operator was jumping the wake of another boat when the PWC landed crooked and hard.   He fell from the PWC and was injured. The PFD that he was wearing righted him into a face-up position.  10/4/13 It is not known at this time the location of the PWC therefore no information has been able to obtained about this vessel.  Investigator unable to locate it's registered owner.  Operator and lawyer are uncooperative.  The operator was issued a citation for jumping wake of another vessel and fail to file accident report.  If further information becomes available will input,


BARDID: MA-2013-0047
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimack River
NearestCityTown: Methuen
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator fell off his PWC while wearing a wrist lanyard.  The lanyard broke and the PWC continued on operation without the operator on board.  The PWC ran onto shore and struck a tree causing considerable damage to PWC but no injuries were sustained to operator.  An operator's report was unable to be obtained as the operator was unable to be located after the accident occurred and was unknown at both addresses he gave at time of accident.


BARDID: MA-2013-0048
Date: 2013-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hull Marina
NearestCityTown: Hull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stole a vessel that was docked at a marina and then struck another vessel causing property damage to both vessels.  He was charged with Boating under the influence, breaking and entering and larcenies of adjacent vessels at the marina.  Defendant has skipped bail and is now a fugitive.


BARDID: MA-2013-0049
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Forge Pond
NearestCityTown: Littleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
There were three persons on a tube which was resting on the rear of the vessel on an angle extending down to the water and resting on the teak deck at the extreme rear of the vessel near the surface of the water.  The operator stated she was in reverse and traveling backwards when the tube suddenly lifted up and caused the three girls to fall from the tube into the water.  The victim who was in the middle of the tube fell straight into the water and was sucked under the boat and struck causing injury.  The other two girls swam uninjured swam to shore.  All the girls in the tube were wearing life jackets and there was a spotter on board.  


BARDID: MA-2013-0050
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimac River
NearestCityTown: Methuen
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A man fishing with his family heard some calls for help coming from a boat anchored just outside the mouth of the river.  He began reeling in his lines to go assist when he saw the vessel had capsized and three people were in the water not wearing life jackets.  He proceeded to go within ten feet of the vessel and instructed the people to swim to his boat.  He pulled them all in and the vessel sank very quickly.  The men told him that they had broken down and were anchored for about an hour.  The owner did not speak English very well and this may be a factor in his inability to hail the CG or another vessel for assistance.  Operator was cited for failure to file an operator's report.


BARDID: MA-2013-0051
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Harbor
NearestCityTown: Nantucket
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was on it's mooring when vessel #2 (unknown vessel) ran into and up onto the transom of vessel #1 causing property damage.


BARDID: MA-2013-0052
Date: 2013-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Sound
NearestCityTown: Hyannis
County: Barnstable
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck a submerged rock causing significant property damage and two injuries when the subjects hit the windshield.  Inattention and inexperience were listed as causes.


BARDID: MA-2013-0053
Date: 2013-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Plymouth Bay
NearestCityTown: Duxbury
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 struck something at night in the fog causing property damage to his vessel.  According to him he had no idea what he hit nor that he had damage until the following morning when he looked at his vessel.  Our agency was called by the Marina because another vessel that was moored came in at the same time as vessel #1 with damage to it that indicated that vessel #1 struck vessel #2 causing property damage to both vessels.  No injuries.


BARDID: MA-2013-0054
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Whitney Pond
NearestCityTown: Winchendon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was in a raft alone when he was next seen in the water in need of serious medical attention.  His son and his girlfriend were in another identical raft but did not see him fall into the water but saw him flailing his arms splashing and realized he was under water.  


BARDID: MA-2013-0055
Date: 2013-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Essex River
NearestCityTown: Essex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator misjudged the wake of another passing vessel and turned into the wake like he normally does.  His passengers were all seated.  The second wake which both injured woman were aware of held on as usual but the force of this wake caused both women to rise off their seats and land again on impact.   All that is known about the 2nd vessel was it was a dark blue 2 deck yacht and the operator of vessel #1 did not believe this vessel did anything wrong.


BARDID: MA-2013-0056
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:37:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boston Outer Harbor
NearestCityTown: Boston
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was on starboard tack and struck by another vessel that failed to give way.  According to operator's they were participating in a charity sailing race event.  Operator of vessel #2 said he did not see vessel #1 because of an improper lookout.


BARDID: MA-2013-0057
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimack River
NearestCityTown: Newburyport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator of vessel #1 while leaving marina to go into channel current forced him into mooring area and he struck two other vessels.  Officer contacted the other two vessels involved and they did not sustain any property damage.  They were able to rub out a few minor abrasions.    Operator had no boating experience on this river. No injuries.


BARDID: MA-2013-0058
Date: 2013-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Allerton Harbor
NearestCityTown: Hull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
8/14/13 Vessel #1 was secured to it's mooring when vessel #2 a commercial fishing vessel struck vessel #1 causing property damage.


BARDID: MA-2013-0059
Date: 2013-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wellfleet Harbor
NearestCityTown: Wellfleet
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 while fish dragging stuck vessel #2 a moored vessel causing property damage.  Vessel #1 did not maintain a proper lookout.


BARDID: MA-2013-0060
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Harbor
NearestCityTown: Nantucket
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 did not have enough headway to come about and the wind caught his vessel and pushed it into the bow of an anchored vessel causing property damage to vessel #2.


BARDID: MA-2013-0063
Date: 2013-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Graves Light
NearestCityTown: Winthrop
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was sailing when he saw vessel #2 heading towards them with no one at the helm.  Vessel #2 struck vessel #1 causing property damage and injury to passenger of vessel #1.  


BARDID: MA-2013-0065
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:42:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buzzards Bay
NearestCityTown: Bourne
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck several wakes.  Victim was seated when wake hit and she went up into the air and when she came down another wake struck the boat.   Force of wakes caused this accident.


BARDID: MA-2013-0067
Date: 2013-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buzzards Bay
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Starting in gear
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was having trouble starting it's motor.  Engine was started in gear at fairly high throttle setting.  Operator was not at helm and therefore not able to properly control the vessel.  Operator was able to reach across to helm and turn vessel but this caused the vessel to strike two moored vessels causing property damage.


BARDID: MA-2013-0068
Date: 2013-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimac River
NearestCityTown: Newburyport
County: Essex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was approaching fuel dock passing through a mooring field.  An unexpected strong current caused his vessel to strike a moored vessel causing property damage to both vessels.


BARDID: MA-2013-0069
Date: 2013-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Pond
NearestCityTown: Lakeville
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Wake boarder was learning how to wake board and had been up and down several times.  Operator swung vessel around to pick up wake boarder.  Operator said water was choppy causing the boat to ride up and down on the waves.  Waves and wind pushed the vessel into wake boarder causing injury.


BARDID: MA-2013-0071
Date: 2013-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:23:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Annisquam River
NearestCityTown: Gloucester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway and suffered Engine causing it to drift bow to bow into vessel 2 a moored vessel.  Both vessels sustained damage.


BARDID: MA-2013-0072
Date: 2013-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boston Harbor
NearestCityTown: Boston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
According to vessel #1 A commercial tug went by marina at high rate of speed causing very large wake that caused heavy cement dock to move and collide with vessel #1.  No information is known about vessel #2 except that it was a tug boat.


BARDID: MA-2013-0074
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Essex Bay
NearestCityTown: Gloucester
County: Essex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator grounded in shallow water causing property damage and injury to passenger.    This incident was initially reported to the Essex Harbor master.


BARDID: MA-2013-0076
Date: 2013-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:46:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hingham Harbor
NearestCityTown: Hingham
County: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Four minors were tubing.  One was operating and the other three were on the tube.  It was the operator's 2nd time operating this vessel.  The tube hit a wave and one of the boys fell off.  The operator shut off the boat to see where the boy was who fell in the water.  He started the vessel up and cut the wheel over to one side and applied forward throttle while turning.  The motor revved too high and after the vessel turned around it motored directly at the two boys on the tube.  The two boys on the tube jumped off when they realized the vessel was coming right at them.  When operator realized he was going to strike one of the boys in the water he cut the wheel to the left while he shut off the motor by pulling out the key.    It is not clear whether the motor was still running or in the propeller was spinning when this collision took place.  


BARDID: MA-2013-0077
Date: 2013-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimac River
NearestCityTown: Essex
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was attempting to dock his sailboat but the current pushed the sailboat broadside into the bow of vessel #2 causing significant property damage.  Officer determined that operator of vessel #1 had inexperience with current in this body of water.


BARDID: MA-2013-0078
Date: 2013-11-14 00:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Curlew Pond
NearestCityTown: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The day before this accident a commotion was heard from a neighbor on the pond.  The next day the neighbor called and notified authority that a suspicious vehicle and an overturned canoe was in the area.  A search was conducted and approximately 4 1/2 hours later the victim was recovered at the bottom of the pond face down approximately 30 feet to the right of the canoe.  It is suspected that he may have stood up to urinate as his fly was down prior to falling overboard and his fist was clenched indicating that he may been attempting to hold on to the overturned canoe while yelling for assistance.  He was wearing hip boots and no pfd nor was there any wearable pfd's floating onshore or in the area.  Two type IV throw able pfds were found in the canoe when recovered.  No sign of foul play was observed.  Investigation ongoing as of 2-4-14.


BARDID: MA-2013-0079
Date: 2013-12-31 00:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buzzards Bay
NearestCityTown: Fairhaven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was reported missing by his mother after he went duck hunting and did not return home.  He was wearing a pfd but it was not the proper size for his weight and size.  It was an adult small.  His body was recovered on 1/12/14. This is an ongoing investigation at this time. 1/31/14.  There was no hull number on this plastic kayak.


BARDID: MA-2013-0080
Date: 2013-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oxbow Marina
NearestCityTown: Northampton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Owner found  vessel 1 damaged after a period of month away from the vessel.  There were no witnesses to incident and no other vessels docked in the area that had been damaged.   Hit and run accident no further information.


BARDID: MA-2013-0082
Date: 2013-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boston Harbor
NearestCityTown: Boston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising and heard a large bang and realized they had bottomed out, grounded and started sinking.  They called for help and were towed back to shore safety.  


BARDID: MA-2013-0083
Date: 2013-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waquoit Bay
NearestCityTown: Mashpee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and vessel #2 were operating in a northerly direction.  Vessel #1 was several boat lengths in front of #2.  Vessel #2 began and completed a slow 180 turn to the left and near the completion of the turn collided with the port bow of vessel 1.  Officer concluded that vessel #2 was operating at a speed reasonable and proper, failed to have a proper lookout and did not make any changes to avoid this collision.  Citations were issued to Operator of vessel #2.


BARDID: MA-2013-0084
Date: 2013-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boston Inner Harbor
NearestCityTown: Boston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
OtherAccidentEvent: struck by vsl equipment
RedactedNarrative:
Injured and her husband rented a sailboat and while they were attempting to moor the vessel the boom on the sailboat caused injury.


BARDID: MA-2013-0085
Date: 2013-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:56:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Gardner
NearestCityTown: Amesbury
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A father and his 11 year old daughter were out on a canoe when it capsized.  They only had one adult pfd between them.  A man on a kayak who happened to be a lifeguard rescued them and brought them to shore.  The father appeared to have been drinking as there were a large number of beer cans floating in the water.  The daughter was dressed only in a tee shirt and shorts and was very cold.  The father admitted to drinking 7-8 beers for 2pm to 5:30.  Field sobriety tests were performed on the father as well as the breathalyzer the results were .21 and .19.  The father was charged  endangerment of a minor under 18 and put into protective custody.


BARDID: MA-2013-0086
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:57:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Webster Lake
NearestCityTown: Webster
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were trolling in the process of landing a fish when Vessel #2 decided to leave area.  He powered up the vessel to plane and didn't see vessel#1.  He struck the right side of vessel #1 causing it to ride up and over across the bow knocking both persons on vessel #1 to the floor. The operator and passenger of vessel #2 were not injured.  Vessel #1 was a total loss.  Operator of vessel #2 admitted it was his fault and for not looking around better before powering up.


BARDID: MA-2013-0087
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saugus River
NearestCityTown: Lynn
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of the marina who was on scene during the boat fire was suspicious that a heater had been left on one of the vessels.  None of the vessels were occupied at the time of the fire.  He had told the boat owners to shut the boats down when they were not there.  As of today 2/25/14 our agency  has not been given any further details of this accident from the Fire Marshal's Office.  3/7 The officer from our department talked to the Fire Marshal's office and it is still undetermined which boat started the fire, most likely it is not arson related, and due to staffing issues it will be quite some time before an official cause and report is available.


BARDID: MA-2013-0088
Date: 2013-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: MA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boston Harbor
NearestCityTown: Green Island
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was tending to his lobster gear when his boat got too close to shore and was capsized by the surf.  He swam to shore put on a wet suit he was able to retrieve.  Once on shore he started a fire and burned his face in the process.  Spent the night on the island and signaled a passing vessel who called in a May Day to CG.  


BARDID: MD-2010-0001
Date: 2010-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:58:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROAD CREEK - ST MICHAELS
NearestCityTown: ST MICHAELS
County: TA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 01/22/10 AT 1158 HRS. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS HUNTING WATERFOWL IN BROAD CREEK NEAR ST MICHAELS,MD.  OPERATOR HAD SHOT A BIRD AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE SAME.  WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE BIRD, VESSEL 1 CAPSIZED, WITH THE OPERATOR/OCCUPANT GOING OVERBOARD.  OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO CLIMB BACK ONTO THE CAPSIZED BOAT AND PADDLE TO WITHIN 20 FEET FROM SHORE.  OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO GET TO SHORE DUE TO COLD AND FATIGUE.  FIRE DEPT. RESCUE BOAT ARRIVED AND COMPLETED RESCUE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORNFIELD HARBOR POTOMAC RIVER
NearestCityTown: SCOTLAND
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a 16' canoe capsized when a large wave swamped the vessel sending the victim in to the water. The victim was picked up by a Good Samaritan and taken to shore. The canoe sank and has not been located.


BARDID: MD-2010-0005
Date: 2010-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:27:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River, National Harbor
NearestCityTown: National Habor
County: PG - Prince George’s
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approaching slip. As he attempted to back down, the vessel accelerated forward. The vessel jumped a floating dock and struck vessel 2.


BARDID: MD-2010-0007
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he went to a residence on 116th Street in Ocean City, MD to buy a paddleboat. He decided that since it was calm in the canal he was going to try to make it to Montego Bay with the vessel. He stated that as soon as he got out of the canal the strong wind and rough seas pushed him away from the canal. Unable to return and fearing that the vessel might capsize, he called the Ocean City U.S. Coast Guard Station with his cell phone. After completing the call to the U.S.C.G. the vessel capsized and his cell phone was lost. He managed to hang onto the bottom of the vessel. After a brief search the U.S.C.G. located Puller. U.S.C.G. fearing that operator was hypothermic, transported him to shore where EMS was waiting. He was transported to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment.


BARDID: MD-2010-0009
Date: 2010-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NANJEMOY CREEK NANTICOKE RIVER
NearestCityTown: WELCOME
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fell hitting his arm on the starboard rail  when a wake from another vessel stuck victim's vessel. The victim sustained a broken right arm.


BARDID: MD-2010-0010
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY NR ELMS BEACH
NearestCityTown: LEXINGTON PARK
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
DECEASED VICTIM FELL INTO WATER WHILE FISHING. HIS PFD WAS ON, BUT NOT SECURED. WHEN HE HIT THE WATER HE LOST THE PFD. THE SECOND OCCUPANT FELL IN THE WATER AFTER THE BOAT SWUNG AROUND AND CAPSIZED. DUE TO A LANGUAGE BARRIER AND THE SURVIVORS NOT COOPERATING WITH INVESTIVEGATORS, THIS IS ALL THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. iT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THIS CASE IS STILL OPEN.


BARDID: MD-2010-0011
Date: 2010-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SPARROWS POINT, PATAPSCO RIVER
NearestCityTown: SPARROWS POINT
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 HAD AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. THE VESSEL THEN DRIFTED INTO A ROCK PILE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL BUT NO PERSONAL INJURY TO SUBJECTS ON BOARD.


BARDID: MD-2010-0012
Date: 2010-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:51:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE, OCCUPIED by two people, WAS MOORED TO BUOY NUMBER 28 IN SPA CREEK. VESSEL TWO, OCCUPIED by three people, WAS OPERATING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND STRUCK VESSEL ONE ON THE PORT SIDE, MIDSHIP.


BARDID: MD-2010-0013
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. MARTINS RIVER
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
INDIVIDUALS (ONE ADULT AND FOUR JUVENILES) WERE ENGAGED IN TUBING. (THE VESSEL WAS TOWING INDIVIDUALS ON A TUBE.) WHEN THE ACTIVITY WAS COMPLETED, INDIVIDUALS BEING TOWED, RETURNED TO THE VESSEL AND STARTED TO ENTER THE VESSEL. ONE OF THE "TUBERS" LACERATED HER LOWER RIGHT LEG WHILEBEING LIFTED INTO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2010-0014
Date: 2010-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:33:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONGVIEW BEACH, WICOMICO RIVER
NearestCityTown: BUSHWOOD
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS FOUND ASLEEP IN VESSEL 1 WHICH WASHED UP ON SHORE. VICTIM WAS CRYING AND INCOHERENT AND WAS TRANSFERRED TO A  LOCAL HOSPITAL. DAMAGE TO VESSEL WAS UNKNOWN WHEN REPORT WAS SUBMITTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0015
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MCHENRY COVE, DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL NUMBER ONE, OCCUPIED by two people, WAS TRAVELING WEST ON DEEP CREEK LAKE. VESSEL NUMBER TWO, OCCUPIED by one person, WAS ALSO TRAVELING WEST ON DEEP CREEK LAKE. VESSEL TWO STRUCK VESSEL ONE IN THE STERN WITH IT'S BOW.


BARDID: MD-2010-0016
Date: 2010-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAPTICO BAY, WICOMICO RIVER
NearestCityTown: CHAPTICO
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: HULL FAILURE
AccidentEvent1: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS FISHING IN VESSEL 1 WHEN THE INFLATABLE  RAFT COLLAPSED CAUSING THE VICTIM TO ENTER AND REMAIN IN THE WATER FOR 2 HOURS. THE VICTIM WAS RESCUED BY THE 7TH DISTRICT FIRE CO. AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF POSSIBLE HYPOTHERMIA.


BARDID: MD-2010-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTOMAC RIVER NR ST.MARYS RIVE
NearestCityTown: ST. GEORGES ISLAND
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS TROLLING FOR FISH. VESSEL SNAGGED CRAB POT LINE CAUSING STERN TO SINK. A WAVE THEN CAME OVER THE STERN CAUSING BOAT TO CAPSIZE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0018
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WRIGHT BAY NEAR THOROU
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER ANCHORING
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb pinched between vsls
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO KEEP VESSEL 1 AND 2 APART WHILE ANCHORING AND HER HAND GOT CRUSHED BETWEEN THE VESSELS


BARDID: MD-2010-0019
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:33:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY NEAR WEST RIVER
NearestCityTown: SNUG HARBOR
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
sUBJECT BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE SAILS LINES AND A STRONG GUST OF WING BLEW THE SAIL AND CAUSD THE LINE TO TIGHTEN.


BARDID: MD-2010-0020
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIDDLE RIVER
NearestCityTown: MIDDLE RIVER
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 25-FOOT VESSEL OCCUPIED by two people WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE MIDDLE RIVER. THE MALE OWNER/OPERATOR STATED THAT HE THOUGHT HE STRUCK SOMETHING IN THE WATER AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VESSEL. THE VESSEL STRUCK A CHANNEL MARKER CAUSING THE BOAT TO LIST TO THE STARBOARD SIDE CAUSING THE FEMALE PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL. THE MALE OPERATOR STOPPED THE VESSEL AND RECOVERED THE FEMALE PASSENGER AND PROCEEDED TO SHORE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0021
Date: 2010-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY NEAR GROVE POIN
NearestCityTown: BETTERTON
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL SLOWED AND WAKE CAME OVER TRANSOM WATER FILLING BOAT. WHEN A TOW LINE WAS LATER ATTACHED THE BOAT CAPSIZED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0023
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY OFF OF PARKERS
NearestCityTown: PRINCE FREDERICK
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT THE KAYAK HE WAS IN CAPSIZED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO RIGHT THE VESSEL. ANOTHER SUBJECT IN A CAPSIZED KAYAK NEXT TO THE VICTIM SWAM FOR SHORE TO CALL FOR HELP. TWO OTHER SUBJECTS IN KAYAKS IN THE AREA HAD THE VICTIM HOLD ON TO THEIR VESSELS UNTIL HELP  ARRIVED. VICTIM WAS TREATED AT THE HOSPITAL FOR POSSIBLE HYPOTHERMIA AND RELEASED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0024
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:56:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAGOTHY RIVER
NearestCityTown: GIBSON ISLAND
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT HE NEVER SAW VESSEL 2 AND THAT HIS VESSEL REARENDED THE STERN OF VESSEL 2 . POINT OF IMPACT WAS VESSEL 1'S PORT SIDE BOW STRIKING VESSEL 2'S STARBOEARD STERN . THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES FROM OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 1 AND 2. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS CHARGED WITH: NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A VESSEL AND FAILURE TO OBEY  NAVIGATION RULES.


BARDID: MD-2010-0025
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTOMAC RIVER, NORTH OF FOUR L
NearestCityTown: CLEAR SPRINGS
County: WA - Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
TWO PWC'S, EACH OCCUPIED by one person, TRAVELING NORTH ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. ONE VESSEL WAS FOLLOWING THE OTHER APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET APART. THE LEAD VESSEL MADE A LEFT TURN. THE FOLLOWING VESSEL WAS NOT ABLE TO NEGOTIATE THE TURN AND STRUCK THE LEAD VESSEL ON THE PORT SIDE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0026
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: IN THE AREA OF THE THOMAS POIN
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL NUMBER ONE WAS ANCHORED SOUTH OF THE THOMAS POINT LIGHT. THE MALE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL HAD ENTERED THE WATER TO RETRIEVE A MINNOW BUCKET THAT HAD BECOME UNATTACHED FROM HIS VESSEL. THE MALE INDIVIDUAL LOCATED THE BUCKET AND WAS SWIMMING/RETURNING TO HIS ANCHORED VESSEL WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VESSEL. THE STRIKING VESSEL (VESSEL NUMBER 2) CONTINUED SOUTH ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.


BARDID: MD-2010-0028
Date: 2010-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANNAPOLIS HARBOR
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL I WAS MOORED AT BULKHEAD. VESSEL WAS BEHIND AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE WHEN HE STRUCK VESSEL 1. ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY THROTTLE LINKAGE BREAKING ON VESSEL 2.


BARDID: MD-2010-0030
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTOMAC RIVER NR MATTAWOMAN CR
NearestCityTown: INDIAN HEAD
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS SAILING ON A DAY SAILER. WHEN THE WAKE AND ROUGH WEATHER CAPSIZED THE VESSEL. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RIGHT THE SAIL BOAT THE WEATHER CONTINUED TO CAPSIZE THE VESSEL. THE OPERATOR WAS RESCUED BY A FRIEND AND THE VESSEL SUNK INTO THE RIVER.


BARDID: MD-2010-0032
Date: 2010-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: RT 50 BRIDGE CHOPTANK RIVER
NearestCityTown: CAMBRIDGE
County: DO - Dorchester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 TOOK ON WATER AFTER HITTING SEVERAL LARGE WAKES  CAUSING THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE. ALL OCCUPANTS WERE PICKED UP BY A GOOD SAMARITAN AND TAKEN TO SHORE. THE OPERATOR OF  VESSEL1 WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INGESTING A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER. THE BILGE  PUMP FAILED TO OPERATE ON VESSEL 1 PRIOR TO CAPSIZING.


BARDID: MD-2010-0033
Date: 2010-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: EASTERN BAY
NearestCityTown: STEVENSVILLE
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: struck by vsl equipment
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS ON BOARD VESSEL 1 WHEN THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE CAUSING THE AM/FM RADIO IN THE CABIN TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE HOLDER. THE RADIO STRUCK THE VICTIM'S FACE ABOVE THE LEFT EYE CAUSING A LACERATION ABOVE THE EYE. NO OTHER INJURIES OR VESSEL DAMAGE WAS REPORTED


BARDID: MD-2010-0034
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: 116TH ST. CANAL, EAST OF ASSAW
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: DOCK AND LADDER DAMAGED
RedactedNarrative:
MALE INDIVIDUAL OPERATING A PONTOON BOAT STRUCK A DOCK, LADDER AND ANOTHER VESSEL LOCATED ON A LIFT AT THE DOCK AFTER ABRUPLY ACCELERATING.


BARDID: MD-2010-0035
Date: 2010-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WRIGHT BAY NEAR RT. 9
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECT ON VESSEL 1 RECEIVED A LACERATION TO THE KNEE WHILE BOARDING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. THE VICTIM TOUCHED HER KNEE ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE JET NOZZLE WHICH CAUSED THE INJURY. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0036
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVERN RIVER, NORHT OF 450 BRI
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL, OCCUPIED by three people, TRAVELING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ON THE SEVERN RIVER STRUCK TWO LARGE WAKES. THE FEMALE PASSENGER LOCATED IN THE BOW OF THE VESSEL SUFFERED A BACK SPRAIN AFTER THE VESSEL STRUCK THE WAKES.


BARDID: MD-2010-0038
Date: 2010-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:51:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LEONARD CREEK PATUXENT RIV
NearestCityTown: CAPE LEONARD
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2. AN OCCUPANT OF VESSEL 2 RECEIVED AN INJURY TO HIS LEFT ARM AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. VESSEL 1 AND 2 SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE PORT SIDE HULL AREA.


BARDID: MD-2010-0039
Date: 2010-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: GUNPOWDER RIVER
NearestCityTown: ESSEX
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A MALE INDIVIDUAL WAS OPERATING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (PCW) NORTH ON THE GUNPOWDER RIVER AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH A WAKE FROM ANOTHER VESSEL TRAVELING SOUTH. THE PWC WENT AIRBORNE CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING/HANDLEBAR.


BARDID: MD-2010-0040
Date: 2010-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MILES RIVER
NearestCityTown: ST. MICHAELS
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 24-FOOT SAILBOAT WITH TWO MALE OCCUPANTS WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE MILES RIVER. ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS WAS ATTEMPTING TO WRAP A SAIL WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL INTO THE BOOM.


BARDID: MD-2010-0042
Date: 2010-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY NEAR 32ND ST
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A MALE INDIVIDUAL WAS SITTING SIDESADDLE ON HIS STATIONARY PWC. WITTNESS STATED THAT THE INDIVIDUAL APPEARED TO HAVE LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND SUDDENLY FELL FORWARD OFF OF THE PWC AND INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: MD-2010-0053
Date: 2010-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOLOMON'S ISLAND BOAT RAMP
NearestCityTown: SOLOMON'S ISLAND
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1  COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2 AT A DOCK. THE OWNER OF VESSEL 1 LEFT THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. VESSEL 2 SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE STARBOARD SIDE/ SCRATCHES.


BARDID: MD-2010-0054
Date: 2010-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENT NARROWS NORTH SIDE
NearestCityTown: GRASONVILLE
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS STRUCK IN THE STERN BY VESSEL 2 WHILE WAITING FOR THE DRAW BRIDGE TO OPEN AT KENT NARROWS. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. VESSEL ONE WHILE CROSSING UNDER THE BRIDGE, SUDDENLY SHIFTED HIS MOTOR INTO REVERSE AFTER HIS WIFE SHOUTED HER CONCERN WITH THE MASS STRIKING THE BRIDGE. VESSEL TWO STRUCK VESSEL ONE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0055
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH OF CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT HE WAS ON AUTO PILOT AND BELOW DECK AND COULD NOT AVOID COLLIDING WITH VESSEL 2 . THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THIS REPORT DOES NOT HAVE ALL OF  THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: MD-2010-0056
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTMOOR MARINA
NearestCityTown: STEVENSVILLE
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS BACKING OUT OF A SLIP WHEN IT STRUCK VESSSEL 2 AND 3 WHICH WERE DOCKED IN SLIPS. BLAMED COLLISION ON A BOW THRUSTER FAILING.


BARDID: MD-2010-0058
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:55:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOTH VESSELS WERE PART OF A SAILING SCHOOL. VESSEL ONE WAS TACKING WEST WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW VESSEL TWO INTO THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL ONE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE WAS KNOCKED DOWN INSIDE VESSEL.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE STRUCK HEAD ON THE GUNNEL AND CAUSED A LACERASTION OVER HER LEFT EYE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0059
Date: 2010-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM ON VESSEL 1 PULLED IN A  SKIING TOW LINE WHEN THE LINE SNAPPED CAUSING A BOKEN SMALL FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0060
Date: 2010-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED HE  WAS DRIFTING WHEN VESSEL 2 COLLIDED WITH HIS VESSEL .OPERATOR OF VEESEL  1 SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES AND WAS FLOWN TO  BALTIMORE SHOCK TRAUMA. THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES ARE PENDING.


BARDID: MD-2010-0061
Date: 2010-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS ON A TUBE BEING TOWED BY VESSEL 1. WHEN THE TUBE STRUCK A WAKE THE VICTIM WAS THROWN INTO THE AIR AND LANDED BACK ON THE TUBE SUFFERING AN INJURY TO THE RIGHT ARM. THERE WERE NO OTHER REPORTS OF INJURIES


BARDID: MD-2010-0062
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS RIDING ON A TUBE BEING TOWED BY VESSEL 1. THE TUBE FLIPPED CAUSING THE VICTIM TO FALL OFF AND SUSTAIN A MINOR INJURY TO HIS RIGHT EAR/HEAD. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0063
Date: 2010-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: TANGIER SOUND
NearestCityTown: DEAL ISLAND
County: SO - Somerset
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM IN VESSEL 1 FELL OUT OF THE BOAT WHEN THE VESSELMADE A SHARP TURN.  THE VICTIM WAS PICKED UP OUT OF THE WATER AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VICTIM DIED OF INJURIES, DROWNING ON 5-20-2010


BARDID: MD-2010-0064
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SINEPUXENT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM ON VESSEL 1 STRUCK A LARGE WAKE  CAUSING THE VICTIM TO HIT THE FRONT OF THE PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. THE VICTIM FELL INTO  THE WATER AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE,WRIST AND SPLEEN.


BARDID: MD-2010-0065
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWOOD CREEK
NearestCityTown: QUEENSTOWN
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECTS IN VESSEL 1 WENT INTO THE WATER AFTER  THE OPERATOR MADE A SHARP TURN CAUSING THE BOAT TO CAPSIZE. THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL  NEVER SURFACED AND DROWNED. THE OCCUPANT HAD NO INJURIES.


BARDID: MD-2010-0066
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAIN STEM OF PATAPSCO RIVER
NearestCityTown: FORT HOWARD
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT HIS VESSEL STRUCK A BUOY CAUSING THE BOAT TO TAKE ON WATER AND THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. ALL  OCCUPANTS OF THE VESSEL EXITED THE VESSEL WITH PFD'S ON AND SWAM TO  SHORE.  THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES, ONLY VESSEL DAMAGE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0067
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1  ADVISED THAT HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2 WHICH WAS TRAVELING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION WHEN THE VESSELS COLLIDED. NO PERSONS ON BOARD EITHER VESSEL REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY.

USCG: Cause in "other" field came through as restricted vision because of the reflection of light from Ocean City.


BARDID: MD-2010-0068
Date: 2010-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASSAWOMEN BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL  1 ADVISED THAT HE COULD NOT CONTROL/ STEER HIS VESSEL IN THE STRONG CURRENT AND WAS SWEPT INTO VESSEL 2. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES ON EITHER VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2010-0069
Date: 2010-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY EAST OF FRANKLI
NearestCityTown: SHADYSIDE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR  OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY HE WENT DOWN BELOW THE COCKPIT AND UPON RETURNING OBSERVED VESSEL 2WHICH WAS AT ANCHOR. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING VESSEL 2  ON  THE STARBOARD STERN SIDE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED ON EITHER VESSEL. THE OPERATOR OF  VESSEL 1 WAS ISSUED CITATIONS FOR FAILURE TO KEEP  A PROPER LOOKOUT AND NEGLIGENT OPERATION.


BARDID: MD-2010-0070
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE CAUSING  ALL 3 OCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN IN THE WATER. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. THE OTHER TWO OCCUPANTS REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT.


BARDID: MD-2010-0071
Date: 2010-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED  THAT WHILE OPERATING THE PWC AT A HIGH RATE  OF SPEED, HE SUDDENLY DECELERATED WHICH FORCED BOTH OCCUPANTS TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL. THE OPERATOR STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE PWC CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD. THE OTHER OCCUPANT WAS NOT INJURED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0072
Date: 2010-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM ADVISED THAT WHILE RIDING A  TUBE BEING TOWED BY VESSEL 1 THAT HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL INTO THE WATER. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS LEFT LEG AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY FAMILY MEMBERS. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0073
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
PASSENGER ON VESSEL 1  FELL OFF  THE VESSELWHILE UNDERWAY WHEN THE OPERATOR  MADE A SHARP TURN TO PORT. THE VICTIM SUFFERERD AN INJURY TO THE BACK OF THE NECK. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0074
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HONI HONI BAR DOCK, DEEP CREEK
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THIS IS A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. AN UNATTENDED VESSEL WAS DOCKED. ANOTHER VESSEL LEAVING THE SAME DOCK STRUCK THE UNATTENDED VESSEL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LADDER AND ENGINE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0076
Date: 2010-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LA TRAPPE CREEK
NearestCityTown: CAMBRIDGE
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
MALE INDIVIDUAL OPERATING A JON BOAT AT HALF TO THREE QUARTER SPEED, FELL OVERBOARD. THE VESSEL CONTINUED TO RUN IN A CIRCLE, STRIKING THE OPERATOR.


BARDID: MD-2010-0077
Date: 2010-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATHIAS POINT, POTOMAC RIVER
NearestCityTown: KING GEORGE, VA
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
A HOMEMADE PUSH BARGE OCCUPIED BY TWO MALE INDIVIDUALS, SANK AFTER TAKING WAVES OVER THE BOW AND STARBOARD SIDE. BOTH INDIVIDUAL ATTEMPTED TO SWIM TO SHORE. THE PASSENGER OF THE VESSEL MADE IT TO SHORE. THE OPERATOR DID NOT.


BARDID: MD-2010-0078
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY NEAR 26TH ST
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
A MALE INDIVIDUAL OPERATING A PWC WHEN THE VESSEL ENCOUNTERED A WAKE FROM ANOTHER VESSEL. tHE WAKE CAUSED HIM TO CHANGE COURSE AND STRIKE A DOCK.


BARDID: MD-2010-0079
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NANTICOKE RIVER NEAR 1162 SPAR
NearestCityTown: BIVALVE
County: WI - Wicomico
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A MALE INDIVIDUAL WAS OPERATING A PWC WHEN HE BECAME DISORIENTED AND STARTED EXPERIENCING BACK PAIN. THE SUBJECT SLOWED AND FELL FROM THE VESSEL


BARDID: MD-2010-0080
Date: 2010-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ECHO HILL CAMP, CHESAPEAKE BAY
NearestCityTown: STILL POND
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A JUVENILE MALE INDIVIDUAL WAS SEATING IN THE FORWARD SEATING AREA OF A VESSEL THAT WAS ENGAGED IN TOWING A TUBER. THE VESSEL STRUCK  A WAKE FROM AN UNKOWN PASSING VESSEL. THE JUVENILE MALE ATTEMPTED TO BRACE HIMSELF AND SUSTAINED A BROKEN LEFT ARM.


BARDID: MD-2010-0081
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HAMBROOKS BAY, COPTANK RIVER
NearestCityTown: CAMBRIDGE
County: DO - Dorchester
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL  1  ADVISED THAT WHILE PICKING UP BUOYS AFTER A BOAT RACE THAT A STORM APPROACHED THE AREA WITH VERY STRONG WINDS. HIGH WAVES THEN HIT THE STERN OF THE VESSEL CAUSING  IT TO CAPSIZE AND SEND ALL OCCUPANTS IN THE WATER. A GOOD SAMARITAN PICKED UP ALL OF THE PASSENGERS/OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1. THE OPERATOR AND ONE OCCUPANT WERE TRANSPORTED TO  THE HOSPITAL WITH NON -LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. THE OTHER OCCUPANT REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 7-25-2010, BUT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 7-29-2010.


BARDID: MD-2010-0084
Date: 2010-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SINEPUXENT BAY NEAR MARKER #13
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC OCCUPIED by two people, WAS TRAVELING NORTH WITH ANOTHER PWC FOLLOWING. THE FIRST PWC MADE AN ABRUPT TURN TO THE WEST, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO FALL FROM THE PWC. THE SECOND PWC STRUCK THE PASSENGER OF THE FIRST PWC.


BARDID: MD-2010-0085
Date: 2010-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENN POINT COVE, DEEP CREEK LA
NearestCityTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL OCCUPIED by two people, WAS TOWING A LARGE SPECIALTY WATER SPORTING TUBE OCCUPIED by five people. THE VESSEL MADE A STARBOARD TURN AND THE TUBE ROLLED CAUSING ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS TO SUSTAIN INJURY TO HER FACE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0086
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: WYE RIVER
NearestCityTown: QUEENSTOWN
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECT WAS COMMERCIAL CRABBING WHEN AN UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL'S WAKE CAUSED HIS VESSEL TO CAPSIZE. VESEEL THEN LEFT AREA.


BARDID: MD-2010-0090
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
NearestCityTown: HAVRE DE GRACE
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VESSEL AT IDLE SPEED, HE FELT A BUMP. THE OPERATOR OPENED THE ENGINE HATCH AND SAW FLAMES FROM INSIDE THE  ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FLAMES QUICKLY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VESSEL CAUSING ALL OCCUPANTS TO JUMP OVERBOARD. ALL PERSONS EITHER SWAM TO SHORE OR WERE PICKED UP BY PASSING VESSELS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0094
Date: 2010-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASSAWOMEN BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS STOPPED. VESSEL 2 WAS ACCELERATING AND COULD NOT TAKE EVASIVE ACTION IN TIME TO AVOID STRIKING VESSEL 1.


BARDID: MD-2010-0095
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: TANGIER SOUND
NearestCityTown: FAIRMOUNT
County: SO - Somerset
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: UNKNOWN
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE WAVES CAME OVER THE STERN AND THE BILGE PUMP WAS NOT WORKING. THE BOAT THEN CAPSIZED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0096
Date: 2010-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: entangled in other boat's equi
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE CAME TOO CLOSE TO VESSEL TWO AND BECAME ENTANGLED IN FISHING LINE AND WAS IMPALED BY A HOOK.


BARDID: MD-2010-0097
Date: 2010-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: STONEY CREEK
NearestCityTown: PASADEN
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC OCCUPIED ONE TIME, WAS JUMPING WAKES. THE OPERATOR HIT A LARGE WAKE, GOT SCARED AND BAILED OFF THE BACK OF THE PWC.


BARDID: MD-2010-0098
Date: 2010-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY SOUTH OF HOWELL
NearestCityTown: STILL POND
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A MALE INDIVIDUAL WAS BEING TOWED BEHIND A VESSEL ON A WAKE BOARD. THE MALE SUBJECT FELL FROM THE BOARD AFTER HITTING A WAKE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0099
Date: 2010-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREEN GLADE COVE, DEEP CREEK L
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: exertion causes personal injur
RedactedNarrative:
FEMALE PASSENGER OF A PWC BROKE HER ANKLE WHILE SHIFTING HER BODY WEIGHT TO ADJUST HER SEATING POSITION.


BARDID: MD-2010-0100
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MCHENRY COVE, DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A MALE SUBJECT WAS INJURED WHILE TRYING TO SKI BEHIND A PONTOON BOAT. THE INDIVIDUAL FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN HIS THIGH AND A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER NOTICE SEVRE BRUISING ON THE BACK OF THE THIGH.


BARDID: MD-2010-0101
Date: 2010-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:13:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN, 21ST STREET OC
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
TWO MALE OCCUPANTS LAUNCHED A PWC FROM THE BEACH.  APPROXIMATELY 20 YARDS FROM SHORE THE PWC ENCOUNTERED LARGE WAVES THAT CAPSIZED THE VESSEL.  THE VESSEL THeN STRUCK ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS WHILE ROLLING IN THE SURF.


BARDID: MD-2010-0102
Date: 2010-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: EASTERN BAY, SOUTH OF TURKEY P
NearestCityTown: CHESTER
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
TWO INDIVIDUALS WERE BEING TOWED BY A PWC ON A TUBE. THE OPERATOR MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AND CROSSED OVER THE VESSEL'S WAKE CAUSING BOTH SUBJECTS TO FALL FROM THE TUBE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0104
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: FAIRLEE CREEK, FAIRLEE COVE
NearestCityTown: FAIRLEE
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECT BEING PULLED BY VESSEL 1  ON A WAKE BOARD WHEN THE BOARD  STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE HEAD. THE VICTIM SUSTANIED A CUT TO THE HEAD AND RECEIVED 9 STITCHES. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0105
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE SOUTH OF
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Electrocution
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS OPERATING A PWC DURING A THUNDER STORM . THE OTHER OPERATOR OF ANOTHER PWC THEN FOUND THE VICTIM IN THE WATER AND UNRESPONSIVE. THE VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND PRONOUNCED DEAD.


BARDID: MD-2010-0108
Date: 2010-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY, LOVE POINT TO
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM AND TWO WITNESSES WERE FISHING WHEN THEIR VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER. A GOOD SAMATITAN STOPPED AND STARTED TAKING ALL THREE INDIVIDUALS ONBOARD HIS VESSEL. THE VICTIM'S VESSEL CAPSIZED AND EJECTED THE VICTIM AND ONE WITNESS INTO THE WATER. BOTH MEN SWAM TO THE GOOD SAM VESSEL. ALL THREE INDIVIDUALS WERE NOT INJURED. MORE THAN AN HOUR LATER, AS THE VICTIM WAS BEING TRASPORTED BACK TO SHORE BY POLICE BOAT, HE WENT INTO FULL CARDIAC ARREST.


BARDID: MD-2010-0109
Date: 2010-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN, OFF 13TH STREE
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
FEMALE SUBJECT WAS A PASSENGER IN A VESSEL TRAVELING NORTH ALONG THE COAST LINE. THE VESSEL SLID OFF OF THE TOP OF A WAVE AND DROPPED SEVERAL FEET INTO THE WAVE TOUGH. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT CAUSED INJURY TO THE VICTIM'S TAILBONE/LOWER VERTABRAE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0110
Date: 2010-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HERRING CREEK
NearestCityTown: BERLIN
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
INCIDENT INVOLVED TWO PWC'S. VESSEL NUMBER TWO WAS SITTING STATIONARY WITH OPERATOR AND PASSENGER. VESSEL NUMBER ONE, WITH TWO POB,  APPROACHED AT A SPEED GREATER THAN 6 KNOTS AND STRUCK VESSEL NUMBER TWO.


BARDID: MD-2010-0111
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY NEAR 14TH ST
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
FEMALE SUBJECT OPERATING A PWC DISLOCATED HER ANKLE WHEN SHE CAME IN CONTACT WITH A LARGE WAKE CREATED BY TWO VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2010-0112
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, RED BUOY #1
NearestCityTown: HAVRE DE GRACE
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL NUMBER ONE WAS TRAVELING NORTH. VESSEL NUMBER TWO APPROACHED FROM THE PORT STERN SIDE OF VESSEL NUMBER ONE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. VESSEL TWO TURNED AWAY FROM VESSEL ONE CAUSING A LARGE WAKE WHICH CAPSIZED VESSEL ONE. VESSEL TWO DID NOT STOP TO RENDER AID.


BARDID: MD-2010-0113
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY NR BAY BRIDGE
NearestCityTown: CAPE ST. CLAIRE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: HULL FAILURE
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS AT ANCHOR. WAKE HIT VESSEL CAUSING ENGINE TO BREAK FREE BECAUSE OF ROTTED TRANSOM. WAKES FLOODED AND CAPSIZED VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2010-0121
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY NR 52ND ST
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM HIT WAKE WHILE RIDING PWC. WAS KNOCKED OFF AND STRUCK HER RIGHT FOOT ON CRAFT CAUSING A SPRAIN


BARDID: MD-2010-0122
Date: 2010-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PATUXENT RIVER NEAR ROUTE 231
NearestCityTown: BENEDICT
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL WAS TRAVELING NORTH AT APPROXIMATELY 20 KNOTS STRUCK THE WESTERN BULKHEAD OF THE ROUTE 231 BRIDGE. THE VESSEL WAS THEN DEFLECTED TO THE STARBOARD AND WEDGED BETWEEN A PILING AND THE EASTERN BULKHEAD OF THE BRIDGE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0124
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL OCCUPIED by three people, WAS TRAVELING NORTHWEST IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT BAY. THE VESSEL ENCOUNTERed A STORM THAT PRODUCED LARGE SEAS. THE VESSEL TOOK A LARGE WAVE AND CAPSIZED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0127
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN, NEAR INLET
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
TWO INDIVIDUALS ON A PWC WERE JUMPING WAVES. THE OPERATOR ACCELERATED OVER THE TOP OF A LARGE WAVE CAUSING THE VESSEL TO GO AIRBORNE. THE IMPACT OF THE PWC HITTING THE WATER CAUSED INJURY TO THE PASSENGER.


BARDID: MD-2010-0128
Date: 2010-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUSH RIVER
NearestCityTown: ABINGDON
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM FELL OUT OF VESSEL AND DROWNed. VICTIM HAD MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT COMPLICATED THE VICTIM FALLING OVERBOARD.


BARDID: MD-2010-0132
Date: 2010-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:12:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: JENNINGS RANDOLPH LAKE
NearestCityTown: BARNUM WV
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS BEING TOWED BY VESSEL 1 ON A TUBE WITH ANOTHER SUBJECT. WHEN THE VESSEL MADE A SHARP TURN, BOTH SUBJECTS FELL OFF THE TUBE CAUSING THE VICTIM TO BE STRUCK IN THE FACE BY THE OTHER TUBER'S ELBOW. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0133
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY BETWEEN MAGOTHY
NearestCityTown: GIBSON ISLAND
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY THE VESSEL BEGAN TAKING ON WATER. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AS MORE WATER ENTERED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VESSEL.  THE OPERATOR ANCHORED THE VESSEL AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO SHORE BY A PASSING BOATER. THE VESSEL SANK AND WAS RECOVERED ON 8-10- 2010 BY BALTIMORE MARINE RECOVERY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED


BARDID: MD-2010-0134
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CURTIS BAY
NearestCityTown: GLEN BURNIE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY ON HIS PWC A SMALL DARK COLORED VESSEL,(VESSEL2) COLLIDED WITH HIS VESSEL.UPON RETURNING HOME, THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 EXPERIENCED RIB PAIN AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THERE IS NO INFORMATION REGARDING VESSEL 2 AT THIS TIME. VICTIM SUSTAINED INJURIES TO NUMEROUS RIBS AND A FRACTURED WRIST.

USCG: not sure if collision with vessel is suspected.


BARDID: MD-2010-0135
Date: 2010-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:53:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROCKHOLD CREEK
NearestCityTown: DEALE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL OCCUPIED by three people STRUCK A ROCK JETTY. OPERATOR STATED HE WAS NOT USING HIS GPS AND WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE AREA AT NIGHT.


BARDID: MD-2010-0136
Date: 2010-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARLEY CREEIK, PATAPSCO RIVER
NearestCityTown: GLEN BURNIE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL OCCUPIED by two people, STARTED TO MAKE A WIDE U-TURN WHEN THE STEERING CABLE BROKE. THE VESSEL MADE A HARD LEFT TURN, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO FALL IN THE VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2010-0137
Date: 2010-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE, NORHT OF DAM
NearestCityTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
AN INDIVIDUAL WAS STARTING TO BE PULLED BY A VESSEL TO BEGIN WATER SKIING WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LEFT HAMSTRING MUSCLE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0138
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE RIDING A PWC, A WAKE CAUSED THE VESSEL TO LEAN AND CAPSIZE. oPERATOR AND OCCUPANT WENT TO HOSPITAL BECAUSE THEIR RIBS HURT.


BARDID: MD-2010-0140
Date: 2010-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LANGFORD CREEK AT LONG COVE
NearestCityTown: ROCK HALL
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE TURNING HIS VESSEL, he FELL OUT OF THE VESSEL AND WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE BY THE VESSEL PROPELLER. THE VICTIM RECEIVED A LACERATION TO HIS CHEEK AND NOSE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED


BARDID: MD-2010-0141
Date: 2010-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESTER RIVER NEAR GRATITUDE
NearestCityTown: ROCK HALL
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS STRUCK IN THE STERN BY VESSEL 2 WHILE BOTH VESSELS WERE UNDERWAY AND UNDER SAIL. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED


BARDID: MD-2010-0142
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PATUXENT RIVER AT THE ROUTE 23
NearestCityTown: PRINCE FREDERICK
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL, OCCUPIED by two people, ATTEMPTED TO GO UNDER A HIGHWAY BRIDGE RIGHT OF THE CENTER SPAN. THE BIMINEY TOP OF THE VESSEL CAME IN CONTACT ONE OF THE BRIGE CABLES. THE CABLE RIPPED THE TOP OFF THE VESSEL AND THEN STRUCK THE MALE OPERATOR IN THE HEAD.


BARDID: MD-2010-0143
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESTER RIVER AT SOUTHEAST CRE
NearestCityTown: CHURCH HILL
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
MALE INDIVIDUAL OPERATING A PWC AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED HIT A WAVE WHILE TURNING THE VESSEL. THE OPERATOR LOST CONTROL OF THE VESSEL AND FELL FROM THE VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2010-0148
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE TOWING AN UNOCCUIED SKIING TUBE, THAT THE TOW LINE BROKE CAUSING IT TO STRIKE A PASSENGER IN THE LEFT EYE ONBOARD THE VESSEL.  NO  OTHER INJURIES OR DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0149
Date: 2010-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE PULLING SKIERS ON A  TUBE THE TUBE STRUCK A WAKE CAUSING ALL OCCUPANTS TO FALL OFF. THE VICTIM'S KNEE STRUCK ANOTHER SKIER CAUSING A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT KNEE. NO  OTHER INJURIES OF DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0150
Date: 2010-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HERRING CREEK
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE UNDERWAY VESSEL 1 WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL 2 IN THE STARBOARD QUARTER. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND  THE OPERATOR  OF VESSEL 2 WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO AVOID A COLLISION, ( RULES OF THE ROAD).


BARDID: MD-2010-0151
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL OFF OF GREY'S CREEK
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF  VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT HE ACCELERATED  QUICKLY, THEN THE VESSEL'S ENGINE STOPPED CAUSING THE VEESEL TO STRIKE A TREE ON THE SHORELINE. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A FRACTURED PELVIS. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0152
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY/RT.90 BRIDGE
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF  VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THAT THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE WHICH CAUSED BOTH OCCUPANTS TO FALL INTO THE WATER. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED INURIES TO THE RIB CAGE AREA. NO  OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED


BARDID: MD-2010-0153
Date: 2010-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELK RIVER, MAIN STEM
NearestCityTown: CHESAPEAKE CITY
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL STRUCK AN UNKNOWN OBJECT IN THE ELK RIVER. INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT ARE NOT FORTHCOMING WITH INFORMATION. THE STAtUS OF THE INCIDENT IS SUSPENDED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0154
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE RIVER
NearestCityTown: MAYO
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
AN INDIVUAL OPERATING A PWC WAS TOWING TWO INDIVIDUALS ON A TUBE. THE OPERATOR OF THE PWC SUDDENLY TURNED THE VESSEL CAUSING THE FEMALE OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED FROM THE TUBE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0155
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH EAST RIVER
NearestCityTown: CHARLESTOWN
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A MALE INDIVIDUAL, WITH NO WAKE BOARDING EXPERIENCE,  WAS MAKING HIS SECOND ATTEMP TO STAND WHEN HE FELL AND BROKE HIS LEG.


BARDID: MD-2010-0157
Date: 2010-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY NR RT 90
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 MADE A SHARP TURN TO STARBOARD AND OPERATOR WAS EJECTED. VESSEL ONE WAS OVERTAKING VESSEL 2 AND STRUCK VESSEL 2 IN ITS STARBOARD SIDE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0158
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY nr 54th st
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE STRUCK VESSEL 2.  VESSEL  ONE TURNED TO PORT VESSEL 2 COULD NOT TAKE EVASIVE ACTION IN TIME


BARDID: MD-2010-0159
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE, NEAR HOLY CRO
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A MALE INDIVIDUAL WAS BEING TOWED ON A TUBE. THE VESSEL TOWING THE TUBE MADE A TURN. THE TUBE HIT A WAKE CAUSING THE MALE SUBJECT TO FALL FROM THE TUBE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0160
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:32:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NANTICOKE RIVER NEAR RAGGED PO
NearestCityTown: NANTICOKE
County: WI - Wicomico
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
PWC NUMBER ONE WAS MANEUVERING TO AVIOD COLLIDING WITH PWC NUMBER TWO. VESSEL ONE DROPPED POWER, LOST STEERAGE AND STRUCK VESSEL TWO IN THE STARBOARD STERN QUARTER.


BARDID: MD-2010-0161
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE, NEAR THE DAM
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC WAS RENTED BY AN INDIVIDUAL FROM A LOCAL MARINA. THE INDIVIDUAL REPORTED THE VESSEL WAS TAKING ON WATER AND LEFT THE VESSEL ALONG THE SHORE. THE VESSEL WAS FOUND WITH DAMAGE TO THE BOW AND BOTH SIDES. THE INDIVIDUAL THAT RENTED THE VESSEL LEFT THE DEEP CREEK AREA AND THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE RENTER.


BARDID: MD-2010-0162
Date: 2010-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:38:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY NR WEST RIVER
NearestCityTown: SHADY SIDE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
vESSEL 2 WAS DRIFTING WITH ONLY AN ANCHOR LIGHT LIT. vESSEL 2 WAS CRUISING WHEN IT OBSERVED VESSEL 1 AND WAS NOT ABLE TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION IN TIME. BOTH VESSELS COLLIDED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0164
Date: 2010-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THAT THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE. THE OPERATOR'S HEAD STRUCK THE PASSENGER'S FACE FROM THE IMPACT OF THE VESSEL STRIKING THE WAKE. THE OPERATOR SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND THE PASSENGER A LACERATION TO  THE FOREHEAD. NO  OTHER INJURIES OR DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0166
Date: 2010-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM ADVISED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET UP ON A SKI WHILE WATERSKIING, THAT HE FELL  INJURING HIS LEG. NO  OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0167
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK COVE, DEEP CREEK
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DRIFTING WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL 2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE NEAR THE HELM. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED IN THIS ACCIDENT.


BARDID: MD-2010-0168
Date: 2010-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE, NEAR THE GLEN
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC WITH OPERATOR AND PASSENGER ONBOARD, HIT MULTIPLE WAKES FROM OTHER VESSELS. THE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM THE PWC.


BARDID: MD-2010-0169
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE, NEAR RED RUN
NearestCityTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL OCCUPIED BY AN OPERATOR AND THREE PASSENGERS WAS TOWING A LARGE TUBE OCCUPIED by FIVE people. THE TUBE STRUCK A WAKE CAUSING ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS ON THE TUBE TO FALL OFF AND INTO ANOTHER TUBE PASSENGER.


BARDID: MD-2010-0171
Date: 2010-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE, NEAR SKIPPER'
NearestCityTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL WAS TOWING AN INDIVDUAL ON A TUBE. THE INDIVIDUAL FELL FROM THE TUBE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER NECK.


BARDID: MD-2010-0172
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCEAN CITY INLET, NORTH JETTY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL WITH 2 POB, WAS ATTEMPING TO ENTER THE INLET. THE VESSEL STRUCK THE ROCK JETTY AND CAME TO REST ON TOP OF THE JETTY.


BARDID: MD-2010-0173
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: GROVE POINT SASSAFRAS RIVER
NearestCityTown: BETTERTON
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS RIDING IN VESSEL 1 WHEN THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE CAUSING THE VICTIM TO FALL INTO THE VESSEL. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A LOWER BACK INJURY. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0174
Date: 2010-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY SOUTH OF HOWELL
NearestCityTown: WORTON
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS RIDING IN VESSEL 1 WHEN THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE CAUSING THE VICTIM TO FALL INTO THE BOW CLEAT. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE FOREHEAD FROM THE CLEAT. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0175
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROCK JETTY AT MOUTH OF ROCKHO
NearestCityTown: DEALE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A JETTY THAT THE WAVES AND STRONG WINDS FORCED THE VESSEL TO STRIKE THE JETTY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0176
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH RIVER AND ALMSHOUSE CREE
NearestCityTown: EDGEWATER
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT ANOTHER VESSEL PASSED HIS BOAT CAUSING A LARGE WAKE. VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE WAKE WHICH CAUSED HIS PASSENGER TO BE THROWN INTO THE AIR AND BACK INTO HER SEAT. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED  INJURIES TO HER HIPS, PELVIS, LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0177
Date: 2010-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEDIOUS CREEK
NearestCityTown: TODDVILLE
County: DO - Dorchester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL OCCUPIED FOUR TIMES WAS TRAVELING IN A NORTHWESTERNLY DIRECTION ON THE TEDIOUS CREEK. THE VESSEL STRUCK A PILING. THREE OF THE FOUR INDIVIDUALS ON THE VESSEL SUSTAINED INJURIES.


BARDID: MD-2010-0179
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:44:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH RIVER AT THE ROUTE 2 BRI
NearestCityTown: EDGEWATER
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL OCCUPIED TWO TIMES COLLIDED WITH A SUPPORT COLUMN OF THE ROUTE 2 BRIDGE. THE OPERATOR WAS ARRESTED FOR OPERATING A VESSEL WHILE IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL AND OTHER OWI RELEATED CHARGES.


BARDID: MD-2010-0180
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: TURNERS CREEK NEAR SASSAFRAS R
NearestCityTown: KENNDEYVILLE
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A MALE INDIVIDUAL OPERATING A PWC FELL FROM THE VESSEL AFTER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ROUGH WATER. THE MALE VICTIM SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS RIGHT FOOT.


BARDID: MD-2010-0185
Date: 2010-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN OFF OCEAN CITY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE OPERATING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IN HEAVY SEAS,  THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS FACE ON THE HANDLE BAR OF THE VESSEL. THE VICTIM WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND RECEIVED SIX STITCHES TO HIS EYE BROW AND FIVE STITCHES TO HIS CHIN. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND VESSEL OWNER INFORMATION WAS INCOMPLETE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0186
Date: 2010-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: appendage tangled in vsl equip
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TOW VESSEL 2, WHICH BECAME DISABLED, THAT A PASSENGER ON VESSEL 2 HAD HER THUMB SEVERED WHILE HOLDING THE TOW LINE ATTACHED TO  VESSEL 1.  THERE WERE NO OTHER INJURIES REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0187
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS BEING TOWED ON A TUBE BY VESSEL 1 WHEN THE VICTIM FELL OF THE TUBE AND SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HER LEFT EAR. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0188
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE RIVER/SELLSMANS CREEK
NearestCityTown: EDGEWATER
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE ANCHORED NEXT TO SEVERAL OTHER VESSELS, VESSEL 2, TOWING A SKIER IN THE AREA, CAUSED A LARGE WAKE WHICH RESULTED IN VESSEL  1 STRIKING ANOTHER VESSEL. NO OTHER DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0189
Date: 2010-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LA TRAPPE CREEK, NEAR TRAPPE L
NearestCityTown: TRAPPE
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESSES ADVISED THAT THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1, ON A PWC, STRUCK VESSEL 2, WHICH WAS TIED TO A DOCK. THE VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT LEFT BEFORE THE OFFICER ARRIVED FOR AN INTERVIEW. AS OF THIS DATE, THE OFFICER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1. THIS CASE IS STILL OPEN. AND THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES. THERE WAS NOT ANY PERSONS ON BOARD VESSEL 2 AT THE TIMEOF THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: MD-2010-0190
Date: 2010-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MCHENRY COVE, DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A VESSEL OCCUPIED TWO TIMES WAS CRUISING ON THE LAKE. THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL MADE A TURN WHILE THE PASSENGER WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION. THE PASSENGER STRUCK HER SHOULDER ON THE INSIDE BULKHEAD OF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2010-0193
Date: 2010-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: RHODE RIVER
NearestCityTown: EDGEWATER
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS IN REVERSE GEAR ATTEMPTING TO RAFT UP AGAINST 5 OTHER VESSELS WHEN THE OPERATOR COULD NOT PUT THE VESSEL(1) INTO FORWARD GEAR STRIKING 4 OTHER VESSELS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED IN THIS ACCIDENT. FIVE SEPERATE VESSELS SUSTAINED DAMAGE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0199
Date: 2010-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY NR 49TH ST
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS A PASSENGER ON A PWC WHEN THE OPERATOR MADE A SHARP TURN THROWING ALL OCCUPANTS INTO THE WATER. VICTIM FELT PAIN ON SIDE AND WHEN IT DID NOT SUBSIDE LATER SHE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. vICTIM DOES NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE PWC, OPERATOR,OWNER OR OTHER PASSENGER.


BARDID: MD-2010-0200
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOOP POLE COVE, DEEP CREEK LAK
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM FELL WHILE SKIING STRIKING THE WATER AND CAUSING INTERNAL INJURIES AND A LACERATION. VICTIM WAS TRANSFERRED TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN PITTSBURGH PA.


BARDID: MD-2010-0201
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: OFF OF POINT NO POINT LIGHTHOU
NearestCityTown: RIDGE
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: UNKNOWN
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY THE VESSEL'S ENGINE STOPPED AND THE BILGE PUMPED FAILED. THE VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER AND THEN SANK. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VESSEL HAS NOT BEEN RECOVERED AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: MD-2010-0202
Date: 2010-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST RIVER OFF OF BUOY 2
NearestCityTown: EDGEWATER
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY, VESSEL 2 STRUCK THE STARBOARD SIDE OF HIS VESSEL. VESSEL 2 WAS A PWC AND THE OPERATOR OF THAT VESSEL WAS THROWN INTO THE WATER AFTER THE COLLISION. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0203
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELK RIVER NEAR BUOY 19
NearestCityTown: NORTH EAST
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OCCUPANT OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY, THE VESSEL STRUCK A BUOY, THROWING THE OPERATOR OVERBOARD. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND ARMS. THE OPERATOR'S BODY WAS RECOVERED ON 8-16-2010 NEAR THE AREA OF THE ACCIDENT. THE OCCUPANT ADVISED THAT BOTH HE AND THE OPERATOR HAD CONSUMED ALCOHOL PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: MD-2010-0204
Date: 2010-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY OFF ROCK HALL H
NearestCityTown: ROCK HALL
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vessel equip
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY, SHE WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD BY THE SAIL SLIDE ATTACHED TO THE MAST WHILE LOWERING THE SAILS. THE VICTIM SUFFERED A LACERATION TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HER HEAD. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED


BARDID: MD-2010-0205
Date: 2010-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SPA CREEK BRIDGE, SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY AND TRAVELING UNDER THE DRAW BRIDGE, THAT THE BRIDGE LOWERED, STRIKING THE MAST OF THE VESSEL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED AND NO DAMAGE  TO THE BRIDGE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0206
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:28:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MEARS POINT MARINA, KENT NARRO
NearestCityTown: GRASONVILLE
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT SHE WAS LIVING ON THE VESSEL BUT WAS NOT ONBOARD AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. THE VESSEL WAS TIED TO THE DOCK AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. THE VESSEL TAIL DANCER IN SLIP Q467 RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC STORM COVERS AROUND THE TOPSIDE STEERING STATION.. FROM THE FIRE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0207
Date: 2010-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESTER RIVER
NearestCityTown: CHESTERTOWN
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb pinched btw vsls
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL TWO WAS OVERTAKING VESSEL ONE AND PULLED TO THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 1 WHEN AN OCCUPANT OF VESSEL 1 GOT HER LEG PINCHED BETWEEN THE 2 VESSELS


BARDID: MD-2010-0209
Date: 2010-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:43:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MILES RIVER ST. MICHAELS HARBO
NearestCityTown: ST. MICHAELS
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THREE BOATS WERE RAFTED TOGETHER. A VESSEL CAME BY THEM THROWING A WAKE. THE VICTIM ATTEMPTED TO KEEP THE RAFTED VESSELS FROM BANGING INTO EACH OTHER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED BETWEEN THE VESSELS AND WAS CRUSHED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0210
Date: 2010-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: GOODHAND CREEK PROSPECT BAY
NearestCityTown: CHESTER
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM'S THUMB WAS BETWEEN RUBRAIL AND BULKHEAD WHEN THEY COLLIDED during docking/undocking, APUTATING PART OF HIS THUMB.


BARDID: MD-2010-0212
Date: 2010-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUTH OF PATUXENT RIVER
NearestCityTown: SOLOMON'S ISLAND
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WHILE UNDERWAY STRUCK THE ANCHOR LINE OF VESSEL 2, WHICH WAS ANCHORED, CAUSING THE VESSELS TO COLLIDE. VESSEL 1 SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE STARBOARD DECK RAILING. VESSEL 2 SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO IT'S RADIO DIRECTIONAL FINDERS ANTENNA. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED IN THIS ACCIDENT.


BARDID: MD-2010-0215
Date: 2010-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH POINT CREEK
NearestCityTown: EDGEMERE
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESSES ADVISED THAT OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WHILE UNDERWAY, STRUCK VESSEL 2 WHILE IT WAS DOCKED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED AND THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 DENIED THAT HE HAD STRUCK ANY VESSELS AT THE TIME THE ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED. THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS ON BOARD VESSEL 2 AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT


BARDID: MD-2010-0216
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PATUXENT RIVER
NearestCityTown: BROOMES ISLAND
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL BROKE DOWN. OCCUPANTS ANCHORED THE VESSEL FROM THE STERN. WAKE CASPSIZED THE VESSEL. TWO OCCUPANTS WERE RESCUED. ONE WAS LATER RECOVERED DECEASED.


BARDID: MD-2010-0217
Date: 2010-12-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:59:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquehanna River
NearestCityTown: HAVRE DE GRACE
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
sUBJECTS WERE WATERFOWLING WHEN THEIR ENGINE WOULD NOT START. hIGH WINDS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE.


BARDID: MD-2010-0218
Date: 2010-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:12:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROUND BAY SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityTown: ARNOLD
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PIER,( TIMBERS, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND BOAT LIFT
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VESSEL IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION,  HE STRUCK A PIER AND VESSEL TIED TO THE PIER. THE OPERATOR SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO THE HEAD. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED BY THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1. eSTIMATED DAMAGES TO VESSEL 1, 2 AND TO PERSONAL PROPERTY WERE NOT REPORTED BY THE OFFICER SUBMITTING THIS REPORT


BARDID: MD-2011-0001
Date: 2011-01-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST PATRICKS CREEK
NearestCityTown: COLTONS POINT
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE HEADING BACK INTO ST. PATRICK'S CREEK THAT THE VESSEL STOPPED SUDDENLY AND HEARD A BIG BANG. BOTH OCCUPANTS ADVISED THAT AFTER THEY HEARD THE LOUD NOISE THAT THEY OBSERVED THAT THE VESSEL HAD STRUCK A DAY MARKER. ALL PERSONS ON BOARD THE VESSEL WERE INJURED. THE OPERATOR WAS CHARGED FOR FAILING TO KEEP A PROPER LOOKOUT.


BARDID: MD-2011-0002
Date: 2011-01-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINEY NARROWS YACHT BASIN
NearestCityTown: CHESTER
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL1 WAS TIED TO A DOCK WHEN A FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE CABIN. VESSEL 2, SECURED IN A SLIP NEXT TO VESSEL 1, SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE FROM FIRE AND FLAMES. THERE WAS NOT ANY PERSONS ON BOARD THE VESSELS AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. DAMAGE AMOUNT OF VESSEL 2 WAS UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF REPORT.


BARDID: MD-2011-0081
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ORDINARY POINT, SASSAFRAS RIVE
NearestCityTown: GEORGETOWN
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM IN VESSEL 1 WAS SITTING IN THE BOW WHEN SEVERAL VESSELS PASSED BY CAUSING A LARGE WAKE. VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE WAKE CAUSING THE VICTIM TO FALL IN THE VESSEL. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY. NO OTHER OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0082
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARSH RUN COVE, DEEP CREEK LAK
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1, WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN IN THE VESSEL,  FELL OUT OF THE VESSEL INJURING HIS RIGHT ANKLE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE OPERATOR SUSTAINED A SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.


BARDID: MD-2011-0083
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK COVE, DEEP CREEK
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS BEING TOWED BY VESSEL 1 ON A WAKE BOARD WHEN THE VICTIM SUDDENLY FELL AND THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD STRUCK THE WATER. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A PERFORATED LEFT EARDRUM. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0084
Date: 2011-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY, THE PWC STRUCK A LARGE WAKE SENDING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER IN TO THE WATER. THE OPERATOR STRUCK HER LEFT WRIST ON THE VESSEL AND SUSTAINED A FRACTURED BONE ON THAT WRIST. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0085
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BETWEEN SOUTH RIVER
NearestCityTown: MAYO
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THAT THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE AND FLIPPED SENDING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER INTO THE WATER. THE OPERATOR SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT LEG AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A POSSIBLE NECK INJURY.NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. A BLOOD TEST WAS TAKEN FROM THE OPERATOR, BUT TEST RESULTS WERE NOT GIVEN BY THE REPORTING OFFICER FOR THIS REPORT.


BARDID: MD-2011-0086
Date: 2011-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE SOUTH OF GLEND
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS WATER SKIING BEHIND VESSEL 1 WHEN HE HIT A WAKE AND FELL INTO THE WATER TWISTING BOTH LEGS. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A TORN HAMSTRING IN HIS RIGHT LEG. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0087
Date: 2011-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASSAWOMEN BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WI - Wicomico
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 MADE A SHARP TURN ON THE PWC AND WAS THROWN INTO THE WATER WITH THE PASSENGER. THE OPERATOR SUSTAINED A DISLOCATION OF THE RIBS. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0187
Date: 2011-12-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River, Off Indian head
NearestCityTown: Indian Head
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/15/11, 2 subjects were duck hunting on shore on the Potomac River. At approximatly 4:50p.m. they loaded up there decoys and started to return to the dock where their trailer and vehicle were. The wind and seas were very rough, winds blowing 15-20 mph. and incoming tide. The waves started blowing over the bow of the small vessel ( 15Ft in length)  and they started taking on water. The two subjects decided to head to the closest shore line for safety. The vessel continued to take on more water over the bow and was sinking. The Owner/Operator called 911. The 2 occupants did not have on their life jackets, and at this time they decied to leave the sinking boat and swim to shore.  The Owner /Operator did not make it to shore . The passenger was picked up by a Rescue Vessel. The Victim was located by a dive team the following day. The passenger advised that the victim had drank 2 or 3 beers during their hunt but the autopsy report showed a BAC of 0.00 . The autopsy report shows that the victim died of drowning complicated by hypothermia. The passenger refused medical treatment. The passenger advised he had not consumed any alcohol. The vessel was located and raised.


BARDID: MD-2011-5000
Date: 2011-12-06 00:00:00
State: MD
NearestCityTown: Hollywood
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: TUESDAY
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel was destroyed by fire due to an electrical malfunction with a computer onboard. The owner suffered minor injuries to his hand.


BARDID: MD-2011-9001
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Curtis Creek
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: SUNDAY
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: unknown
RedactedNarrative:
Victim suffered a serous leg injury while wakeboarding on Curtis Creek.  No other information available.


BARDID: MD-2012-0001
Date: 2012-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: middle river across form Wilso
NearestCityTown: Middle River
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/26/12 , 2 men and a boy were fishing from a canoe when it capsized in rough weather. All 3  went into the water. All 3 were rescued and transported to the hospital and treated for hypothermia. They were all released later that evening. No alcohol was involved with this accident. They were all wearing P.F.D.'s.


BARDID: MD-2012-0002
Date: 2012-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock Creek, Patapsco River
NearestCityTown: Rockwwod Beach
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/25/2012 victim took small sailboat out in the afternoon. He was reported overdue by his wife that night. A search by air and water was conducted that night and the sailboat was recovered, upside down. The victims body was found later that morning floating face down. He did not have on a P.F.D. 

An autopsy report shows the victim did drown complicate by hypothermia and also had a B.A.C. of .13.

The investigator did not give any specifics on weather or sea conditions for this accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0005
Date: 2012-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Michaels Harbor, St. Micha
NearestCityTown: St. Michaels
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While docking, vessel 1 twin engine shifter failed.  Vessel struck dock and vessel 2 which was docked with no one aboard.


BARDID: ME-2013-0036
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:57:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: FISH RIVER
NearestCityTown: Fort Kent
County: AROOSTOOK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON SHORE TO PORTAGE AROUND FISH RIVER FALLS. VESSEL 1 APPROACHED THE SHORE ToO FAST AND STRUCK AN OVERHANGING TREE KNOCKING THE PASSENGER FROM THE VESSEL.  THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE OPERATOR ON THE DECK AND THE VESSEL WAS OVERTURNED IN THE CURRENT.  VESSEL 1 WAS NOT RECOVERED.


BARDID: ME-2013-0039
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Parsons Beach
NearestCityTown: Kennebunk
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was motoring southwest along parson's beach when a wave struck the vessel on its port side, capsizing the vessel.  2 Subjects were injured after hitting the boat.


BARDID: ME-2013-0040
Date: 2013-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: great Moose Lake
NearestCityTown: hartland
County: SOMERSET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was the only operator on vessel. Vessel was found doing circles at slow speed while trolling with fishing pole.  Victim/operator was not found for 1.5 days in approx 8 feet of water by drivers. Victim appeared to have fallen over board and the medical examiner ruled the death was a drowning.


BARDID: ME-2013-0041
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:27:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saco Bay
NearestCityTown: Biddeford
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A operator and occupants were recreational fishing near Dansbury Reef when a large wave capsized the vessel.


BARDID: ME-2013-0042
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Southwest Harbor
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 is heading Northwest towards Somes Sound under sail, Vessel 2 is heading east.  Both vessels under sail and in a port side tact which created a difficult visibility situation.  Vessel 1 strikes Vessel 2 on the Port side hitting the port side railing of vessel 2.


BARDID: ME-2013-0043
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityTown: Belfast
County: Waldo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 secured to mooring in mooring field near shore, occupants were sleeping at the time of occurrence. Vessel 2 transiting from inner Belfast Harbor to mooring located near Bay Side in North Port. Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 bow to bow causing damage to bow sections of both vessels. Vessel 2 rudder caught on Vessel 1 mooring, causing them to be stuck side by side until morning when they freed the vessels. Operator of Vessel 2 had been operating at night, in the fog, no radar, no lookout, using smart phone for navigation. Operator of Vessel 2 admitted to drinking 3-4 drinks earlier in the evening, but did not drink alcohol since 2345 hours. Vessel 2 Operator stated that he left the dock to head back at approximately 0130 hours. Vessel 2 operator stated that he was not intoxicated at the time of operation. No BAC available from time of crash because of late report. Vessel 1 owner/operator reported that he believed the operator of Vessel 2 had been drinking, however, in his opinion he did not seem intoxicated.


BARDID: MI-2010-0053
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Caseville Township
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The victim/operator stated that when he was operating the PWC, he caught a wave the wrong way and it caused hm to be thorwn over the handle bars, causing his injuries.


BARDID: MI-2010-0054
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charlevoix
NearestCityTown: Boyne City
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated she was driving with her husband lake at night on Lake Charlevoix.  He was in the passenger seat.  She stated the water conditions were nearly like glass so she gave the boat more throttle.  As she did this, they hit a series of waves which threw passenger to in-between the driver and passenger counsels.  He injured his wrist and broke a couple of ribs. He was taken to Northern Mikchigan Hospital.


BARDID: MI-2010-0055
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Macatawa
NearestCityTown: Holland Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was on plane turning around buoy 19 on the east end of Lake Macatawa when he struck an object in the water.  After hitting the object, the vessel was thrown on the port side.  The Operator was able to recover the boat, and attempted to get the vessel to the boat ramp at Dutton Park.  As they attempted to get to the ramp, the vessel started to take on water.  The vessel eventually sank 15 to 20 feet from shore.  The 5 passengers were taken ashore by 2 PWCs.  One person fell out of the vessel upon impact,.  No injuries.
Damage to boat on hull and engine: $5000.
I called the operator on 10/20/2010 and asked him what he struck, and if it was a marked hazard or by the buoy.
He said he was not even at the buoy, and struck an unknown, submerged object.  He stated that the Sheriff Department contacted the USCG to see if they could remove whatever it was that was in the water.  His boat was totalled.  He plans to get a new one with a depth finder this time.  He stated he was in unfamiliar waters and if he would have had a depthfinder at the time of the accident, it is possible this could have been avoided.  Nothing is known about the object in the water.


BARDID: MI-2010-0056
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:36:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Higgins Lake
NearestCityTown: Gerrish Township
County: Roscommon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was operating the boat, then turned boat, and victim fell out of boat when it turned.  Victim was hit by the propeller.  Victim advised that he was not properly sitting in he boat when the boat turned.  (Alcohol was a factor).


BARDID: MI-2010-0057
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:21:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Michigan Center Lake
NearestCityTown: Leoni Township
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Witness on his boat in front of his home stated that Vessel #2  with 3 people on board, was just drifting and fishing.  Vessel #1 was going extremely fast and had 5 people on board.  Witness advised that Vessel #1 ws not paying attention and hit Vsl #2, knocking the 3 people out of the boat.  He stated that Vessel #1 then took off.
Operator of Vessel #2 stated that they were drifting and fishing.  It was getting late and they were just starting to turn on their lights, when they observed a boat coming at them at an extremely high rate of speed.  They noticed that operator of Vsl #2 was not paying attention and because of the high rate of speed, there was no time to move the boat, and all three bailed off the side of the boat into the water.  Vessel #1 hit the port side bow of his boat and then kind of going over the top of it.  He stated that Operator of Vsl #1 then turned around but Operator Vsl #2 was so extremely angry that he said some things he probably shouln't have and told him to leave.

Operator Vsl #1 stated that the passengers on his boat blocked his view and when they finally did move, so he could see, it was too late.  He tried to swerve to avoid a collision, but ran right into Vsl #2.
Operator of Vsl #1 was cited for reckless operation. It should also be noted that when he left the scene, he tried to hide his vessel. But officers located it anyway.

Boat owners had no insurance.
No injuries.


BARDID: MI-2010-0058
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of Port Sheldon
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and daughter took a 20-minute trip on the water, then operator started to rig the lines for fishing while daughter operated the vessel. Once he was done with the rigging, she went up front to lay on the boat.  About an hour later, she heard a splash and her father yelling her name and telling her to turn the boat around.  Daughter attempted to steer the boat around, but failed due to the fishing lines and the single prop.   Daughter attempted to cut a life jacket loose to throw it, but could not get it loose.  She then connected the ladder and jumped into the water. She made contact with her operator/father and grabbed onto him and tried to swim back to the vessel but, she later explained, he either could not swim or was stopping her from pulling him in as he was severely sturggling to stay afloat. At this point, operator/father yelled to her to swim back to the boat. Daughter stated her father was attempting to swim to the vessel but was struggling. Once daughter got back to the boat, she yelled over the marine radio and then grabbed her cellphone to make calls to family.
After that she attempted again to get a life jacket loose and was successful and threw it out to operator/father, but she could not see him anymore.  Daughter also stated that her father was on top of the water for about two or three minutes when he first went in.  He did not know how to swim.
Good samaritan heard the call and came to assist, turned off the boat (which was going in slow circles because daughter did not know how to turn it off ) and stayed with daughter until USCG and sheriff came. Sheriff later transported boat and daughter to Pigeon Lake boat launch area. 
Side scan sonar operators began side scan recovery operations till 10:00 p.m.  No recovery was made. It continued at 7:00am the next morning.  Also the MPS dive team started searching the next day afternoon, and USCG helicopters searched for missing man.
Dive operations were stopped because of weather and then resumed on June 8, 2010, and suspended on June 11.
Body was not recovered.


BARDID: MI-2010-0059
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Dermo Bayou
NearestCityTown: Robinson Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Dispatch Ottawa Co. Sheriff Dept., notified USCG Station Grand Haven that a white male fell off his boat.  When USCG arrived, sheriff's dive team had already located the person near his boat and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
While several pontoon boats were in the process of rafting up in Dermo Bayou, one of the ocupants fell over the side and went under water.  The victim was believed to be intoxicated.  
(This was a USCG  Case Report and name or age of victim was not available).

The Ottawa County Sheriff Office report read:
Operator/Owner of Vessel #1 (pontoon) was operating the vessel towards the dock when victim/passenger fell overboard.  It is believed that victim was intoxicated.  Victim drowned.  His body was located near the scene at approximately 02:38 hours.
There were 7 people on board.


BARDID: MI-2013-0045
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Lake
NearestCityTown: Hamilton
County: Clare
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 stated that he was not familiar with the handling of the craft in the choppy water.  While attempting to dock, the operator tried to turn and was unable to steer clear of vessel #2 and ran into it causing damage the engine area, and also damage to his craft. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2013-0046
Date: 2013-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sylvan Lake
NearestCityTown: Sylvan Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: None
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was traveling west to east and did not see three children on a tube being towed by their father in vessel #2. Vessel #2 (PWC)was traveling north to south.  Operator of vessel #1 did not see vessel #2 and hit the tube being towed causing impact to three victims who were knocked into the water. Victims were transported to shore, treated by West Bloomfield Twp Fire Dept and transported to McLaren Oakland Hospital emergency room for further treatment. Victim #1 was deceased at the scene from head and chest trauma, victim #2 died at the hospital from head and chest trauma, and victim #3 is in critical condition in the hospital with head and chest trauma. No damages were reported to the vessels.e


BARDID: MI-2013-0048
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Detroit River
NearestCityTown: Detroit
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While maneuvering to dock vessel #2 claims twice he had to keep from hitting vessel #1. Operator of vessel #2 recklessly never pulled his anchor up from the water, but dragged it over 200 ft. Operator eventually hooked his anchor line with vessel #1 anchor line and hooked the rudder and propeller, and spun vessel #1 into a 360 degree spin. Vessel #1 discovered their anchor was bent, lost steering and returned back to Marine with a vibration in the boat. No injuries occurred to the passengers on board.


BARDID: MI-2013-0049
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Harrison TWP
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 while maneuvering to dock lost control of his PWC (vessel #1) and hit vessel #2 causing damage to the bow rub-rail. Victim on vessel #1 was thrown hitting the vessel and suffered a facial contusion. She was transported to Troy Beaumont Hospital for treatment and released.


BARDID: MI-2013-0050
Date: 2013-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Harrison Twp
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 (Operator) stated he was trying to avoid two jet ski's in the area. The vessel was traveling at 65 mph, throttled down and hard turn to left.  The vessel then rolled, ejecting all six passengers.  The vessel began to take on water and came to rest on the floor of the Lake St. Clair.  The bow of the vessel was still above the water line.  Operator had a small laceration to his right eye area (refused medical treatment.)  Operator agreed to a PBT test resulting in a BAC of .12.  Passenger was also injured and had a dislocated shoulder.  He was transported to McLaren Medical Center by Harrison Twp Fire for treatment. No other injuries were reported.  Vessel #1 estimated amount for damage was not reported.


BARDID: MI-2013-0051
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Chesterfield
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 operator stated that he was operating his boat on plane near Grassy Island. He hit a wake with the jet boat and passenger who was riding in the front bow seating area of the jet boat flew up when they hit the wake and struck his chin on the bow of the boat.  No other injuries were reported. No damage to the vessel was reported.


BARDID: MI-2013-0052
Date: 2013-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Detroit River
NearestCityTown: Gibraltar
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was maneuvering through the Gibraltar Boat Yard and struck vessel #2 in the rear.  No injuries were reported. Vessel #2 had damages, but details of the damage were not reported.


BARDID: MI-2013-0053
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityTown: Flainfield
County: Iosco
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was cruising west on Long Lake. Operator of vessel #2 was paddling north on Long Lake.  Vessel #1 did not see #2 and collided with it cutting it in half.  No injuries were reported regarding this incident. Operator1 was written a citation for Failure to give way to a non-motorized vessel and was arrested by Iosco County Sheriff's Department.


BARDID: MN-2010-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi
NearestCityTown: Frontenac
County: Goodhue
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the boat stated that he was driving the 46 foot house boat from Alma, WI to Red Wing when he heard a backfire and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The engine compartment was equipped with a fixed fire extinguisher system that put the initial fire out.  After the fire the house boat was being towed by another boat when the fire reignited in the engine compartment. Owner of the house boat attempted to put the fire out with an extinguisher but the fire spread quickly and the owner had to abandon the boat. The boat was engulfed by flames in seconds. Lake City Fire Department responded with two boats. They used water and foam to extinguish the boat fire. The boat was burned to the waterline and when the fire department attempted to tow the remaining hull to shore the boat sank. GPS reading was taken at the location.


BARDID: MN-2010-0034
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:17:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lower Cullen
NearestCityTown: Nisswa
County: Crow Wing
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being pulled from shore on a parasail behind boat #1 traveling approximately 12-15 mph when the wind shifted pushing victim down and to the right, where victim collided with a pontoon #2. The pontoon was at the end of a dock on a lift at the time of the collision.


BARDID: MN-2010-0037
Date: 2010-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:34:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bertha
NearestCityTown: Ideal Corners
County: Crow Wing
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim attempted to stop pontoon on dock at Bertha Boatworks and fell in water between the pontoon and dock and was knocked unconscious for approximately 45 seconds. Paramedics arrived and victim was taken in ambulance to hospital for injuries including bruised hip and head and cut lower back.


BARDID: MN-2010-0038
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:04:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big
NearestCityTown: Richmond
County: Stearns
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Personal watercraft #2 was following personal watercraft #1 when #1 abruptly stopped and #2 was unable to stop or get out of the way. #2 operator stated that his watercraft went up the back of the other one and hit his friend in the back area. It should be noted that neither personal watercraft sustained any damage during the accident.


BARDID: MN-2010-0039
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saint Croix
NearestCityTown: Stillwater
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #1 while moving west struck anchor line of boat #3.  Anchor line wrapped around boat #1 port side Prop. Causing boat #1 to collide with boat #2. Boat #2 was tied to boat #3 anchored in the river. Boat #1 sustained damage to port side towards bow.


BARDID: MN-2010-0040
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Minnetonka
NearestCityTown: Orono
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim had dropped her camera overboard into the lake. She didn't know boat was in motion when she jumped off boat into the water. As she entered at rear of boat her left foot was struck by boat's prop causing sever laceration to the top of her left foot. Victim or witnesses are unable to provide description of boat she was on. Very little is known about this accident for a few reasons.......The victim was underage and under the influence.  All witnesses and the victim were uncooperative.  There wasn't one witness that could tell us what kind of boat she was on, or even what happened.  The lieutenant had several deputies make phone calls to witnesses for more information, and there just wasn't any cooperation.  We went ahead and filled out the paperwork with what information we knew


BARDID: MN-2010-0041
Date: 2010-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:58:00
State: MN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Donald
NearestCityTown: Ottertail
County: Otter Tail
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was kneeboarding on the lake when she fell. The kneeboard popped out hitting her in the head causing her injury


BARDID: MD-2011-0005
Date: 2011-02-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay Calvert Cliffs
NearestCityTown: Lusby
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On February 10, 2011 three adult males were fishing in a 21' outboard boat. They were fishing very close to the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant water discharge area (Chesapeake Bay). The water in the bay was very rough and the water around the discharge was even more rough. The fisherman had shut off their motor and were drifting through the discharge area when then the vessel turned sideways and the waves started coming over the stern. The waves filled the vessel and it started to capsize. All three occupants went into the water. A good sumaritan picked them up and they then went to the hospital.  The vessel was pushed into the Power Plant water gates and was severly damaged.


BARDID: MD-2011-0006
Date: 2011-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay/off Ches. Bay E
NearestCityTown: Lusby
County: Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of March 25, 2011 two subjects were in a 22' outboard in the Chesapeake Bay. They were heading south when the operators attention was drawn to something on shore. While looking away he ran the vessel head on into a Pound Net stake. There were no injuries just damge to vessel and equipment.  NRP Officers were notified the following afternoon. The report was taken and the operator was charged with "Failure to Maintain a Proper Lookout to Avoid Collision"


BARDID: MD-2011-0007
Date: 2011-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: BACK CREEK SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
vESSEL WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN AROUND WHEN VICTIM'S LEG WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE VESSEL AND A MOORED VESSEL HE WAS TRYING TO FEND OFF.


BARDID: MD-2011-0008
Date: 2011-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NANTICOKE RIVER
NearestCityTown: NANTICOKE
County: WI - Wicomico
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
A witness observed the operator jump from the vessel and swim alongside it. The victim was not in distress. Later, the vessel was located aground and the victim missing. There is no other information available on what happened. The actual grounding was unwitnessed.


BARDID: MD-2011-0009
Date: 2011-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:57:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buoy #3 Mouth of Choptank Rive
NearestCityTown: Cambridge
County: Dorchester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
On May 13,2011 at approximately 2:00pm 3 male subjects were fishing at the mouth of the Choptank River. They were in a 20 ft. outboard when their fishing lines and planer boards got caught on crab pot lines and in the process of freeing those lines their engine prop got wrapped up in a crab pot line and their fishing lines. At this point, water started coming over the stern of the vessel. All 3 men doned P.F.D's and the operator made a distress call on his V.H.F. All 3 men got in the water and the vessel proceeded to roll over. They hung on the overturned vessel until a "Good Smaritan" picked them up.  U.S.C.G picked them up off of that vessel and took them to shore. There were no injuries sustained and no first aid given.A commercial tow vessel brought the overturned vessel to shore.


BARDID: MD-2011-0010
Date: 2011-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Off West Beach Chesapeak Bay
NearestCityTown: Chesapeake Beach
County: Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-11-11 operator was operating a P.W.C.at a high rate of speed heading north on the Chesapeake Bay. She was attempting to overtake another P.W.C. when she noticed a log floating in her path. She turn the P.W.C sharply to avoid hitting the log . This cause a glancing blow to the log on the port side of the P.W.C and she was thrown from the P.W.C. The P.W.C. suffered a crack to the hull on the port side and she suffered a scrape on upper left leg.


BARDID: MD-2011-0011
Date: 2011-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay Between Breezy
NearestCityTown: Breezy Point
County: Calvert
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-22-11 at approximately 7:30a.m. 4 men left Breezy Point Marina in a 25' outboard for a fishing trip. The seas were very rough that day. The men began trolling  but after a while realized it was too rough and turned the boat around to go back. As they turned the boat they had following seas and for unknown reasons the motors and electrical systems quit. The vessel began to sink very quickly due to the seas coming over the stern. All the men started to don P.F.D's, only 3 were successful in getting them on before the vessel sank. There was no time to call for help by phone or V.H.F.  2 men swam to shore and were able to summon help. The other 2 men stayed where the boat had sank. A fire dept. boat picked up the unresponsive men. All 4 men were taken to the hospital. 2 men were treated for hypothermia and exposure and the unresponsive men pronounced dead in the emergency room. Autopsies revealed that both men died from "drowning".


BARDID: MD-2011-0013
Date: 2011-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITH CREEK POTOMAC RIVER
NearestCityTown: RIDGE
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE UNDERWAY, VESSEL 1 STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT AND SANK. THE OPERATOR AND TWO OCCUPANTS SWAM TO SHORE. ALL THREE PERSON'S WERE INJURED AND WENT TO ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST WAS GIVEN TO THE OPERATOR WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.


BARDID: MD-2011-0014
Date: 2011-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:37:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIDEWATER MARINA, SUSQUEHANNA
NearestCityTown: HAVRE DE GRACE
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OCCUPANT OF VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO FEND OFF OF A PILING WHILE THE VESSEL WAS LEAVING THE SLIP. THE VICTIM INSTEAD WAS LEFT CLINGING TO THE PILING AND THEN SLID DOWN THE PILING AND ENTERED THE WATER. THE VICTIM ATTEMPTED TO SWIM BACK TO VESSEL 1 WHEN THE VICTIM WENT BELOW THE SURFACE AND COULD NOT BE FOUND. DIVERS LOCATED THE VICTIM'S BODY AT 10:08 AND RESCUE PERSONNEL ATTEMPTED CPR WHICH WAS UNSUCCESSFUL.


BARDID: MD-2011-0015
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: POLE COVE DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
SKIER FROM VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL FROM THE STERN WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT STRUCK THE PROP WHICH WAS IN REVERSE DRIVE. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A PARTIAL AMPUTATION TO THE RIGHT FOOT. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0016
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1, WHILE SAILING, STRUCK VESSEL 2 WHICH WAS TIED TO A MOORING. AN OCCUPANT OF VESSEL 1 SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS RIGHT THUMB. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS ON BOARD VESSEL 2 AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS REPORT IS NOT COMPLETE AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: MD-2011-0017
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY, WEST CHANNE
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE UNDERWAY VESSEL 1 WAS STRUCK ON THE PORT SIDE BOW BY VESSEL 2, WHICH WAS ALSO UNDERWAY. A PASSENGER IN VESSEL 1 FELL AND SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HER LEFT RIB/SIDE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE DAMAGE AMOUNT TO VESSEL 1 WAS NOT REPORTED BY THE OFFICER.


BARDID: MD-2011-0018
Date: 2011-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HONGA RIVER
NearestCityTown: HOOPERSVILLE
County: DO - Dorchester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY THE PROP STRUCK AND BECAME ENTANGLED ON A  CRAB POT LINE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BE PULLED OFF OF THE TRANSOM OF THE BOAT AND INTO THE WATER. THE MOTOR WAS NOT SECURED TO THE TRANSOM PROPERLY AND THE ENGINE SANK IN THE WATER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE ACCIDENT OCCURED ON 5-14-2011 BUT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 1400 HRS. ON 5-16-2011.


BARDID: MD-2011-0021
Date: 2011-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROCK HALL HARBOR
NearestCityTown: ROCK HALL
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WHILE UNDERWAY STRUCK VESSEL 1, WHICH WAS TIED TO A DOCK, ON THE PORT SIDE. BOTH VESSELS SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0023
Date: 2011-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTOMAC RIVER
NearestCityTown: LANDER
County: FR - Frederick
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY, HIS VESSEL STRUCK A SUBMERGED ROCK CAUSING THE VESSEL TO TAKE ON WATER. THE OPERATOR MANUEVERED THE VESSEL TO THE VIRGINIA SHORELINE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED


BARDID: MD-2011-0024
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PATUXENT RIVER NR 231
NearestCityTown: HALLOWING POINT
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL CAPSIZED DUE TO FILLING WITH WATER BECAUSE THE DRAIN PLUG WAS NOT INSERTED.  Occupant fell on the boat and suffered a minor injury.


BARDID: MD-2011-0025
Date: 2011-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIDDLE RIVER NR 150
NearestCityTown: MIDDLE RIVER
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIMS ENTERED A LONG TIME ABANDONED VESSEL AND STARTED PADDLING IT, WHEN IT FILLED WITH WATER. THE VICTIMS JUMPED IN THE WATER AND WENT TO SHORE. AMBO RESPONDED AND TRANSPORTED THE VICTIMS TO THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: MD-2011-0028
Date: 2011-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ramsay Lake South River
NearestCityTown: Edgewater
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of 06/03/11 boat operator stated that he had entered Ramsey Lake from an unfamiliar route. There was one occupant on board but he was asleep. operator advised that he thought that the reflectors on pilings were navigational aids. operator then came too close to a pier. He accidently put his boat in a faster gear instead of a slower gear and rammed into the end of a private pier. This collision caused a 5" X 24" gash in the side of the boat and caused extensive damage to the pier. (Broken boards and smashed dock lights) operator left the area and tied his boat up at South River Marina. The owner of the pier was able to locate the boat and operator that evening at Sthe Marina and contact a N.R.P Officer. operator was charged with Negligent Operation and Failure to Avoid  a Collision. He will also pay for repairs to the pier.


BARDID: MD-2011-0029
Date: 2011-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Leonards Mill Pond
NearestCityTown: Salisbury
County: WI - Wicomico
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-26-11, operator was at Leanord's Mill Pond with his two friends. He asked friend if he could take his kayak out on the pond who said yes.  the two friends later heard a shout for help and looked out and saw the overturned Kayak in the pond. They both got in a boat and went out to the kayak but only found the capsized kayak, paddle and shirt. They picked up another witness who heard the shout. They continued to search but never located the victim.  The victim did not know how to swim .


BARDID: MD-2011-0030
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay, Mouth of Sever
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of 05/27/11, operator and occupant took a 28' Cabin Cruiser from the South River to Annapolis to a Resteraunt/Bar. They left the establishment around  1:45 a.m. and headed back to the South River. operator was operating the boat and he said that occupant went to the stern of the boat.  operator turned around to say something to occupant and noticed that he had disapeared off the vessel. He immediatley called for assistance on the Vhf radio.

On 06/02/11 occupant's body was located in the Bay. An autopsy ruled his death a drowning.


BARDID: MD-2011-0031
Date: 2011-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay North of Bloody
NearestCityTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of 5/17/11, five men were underway in  24' outboard vessel off of Bloody Point in the Chesapeake Bay. The bilge pump stopped operating and the the rough seas were breaking over the sides. The operator turned the vessel to head back in, and then the engine cut out. They were unable to get the engine started and the vessel began to fill with water due to the rough seas coming over the sides. All passengers donned life jackets and then the vessel capsized. A good samaritan picked them up and took them in. The vessel sank to water level and was later towed to shore by a volunteer fire dept. and tied off and then a private citizen had hauled it up closer to shore.


BARDID: MD-2011-0032
Date: 2011-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY, KENTMOOR MARIN
NearestCityTown: CHESTER
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1, WHILE ENTERING A MARINA DURING A STORM, CAUSED A LARGE WAKE. THE WAKE HIT THREE VESSELS CAUSING DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS ON VESSELS 2, 3 AND 4 AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS ISSUED CITATIONS FOR INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF PFD'S ON BOARD AND RECKLESS/ NEGLIGENT OPERATION.


BARDID: MD-2011-0033
Date: 2011-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HERRING CREEK
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY THE PWC STRUCK A LARGE WAKE. BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE THROWN INTO THE WATER. THE OPERATOR SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE FOREHEAD. THE PASSENGER WAS NOT INJURED. THE OPERATOR WAS ISSUED A WRITTEN WARNING FOR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A PWC.


BARDID: MD-2011-0034
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: STONEY CREEK PATAPSCO RIVER
NearestCityTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY HIS VESSEL STRUCK VESSEL 1 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 ADVISED THAT VESSEL 1 HAD NO NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS DISPLAYED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS CHARGED WITH OPERATING A VESSEL UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL,NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A VESSEL AND FAILURE TO OBEY THE NAVIGATION RULES. THE OPERATOR 'S AND OCCUPANTS OF BOTH VESSELS RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION.


BARDID: MD-2011-0035
Date: 2011-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY AT BAY BRIDGE
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS LEAVING FROM FISHING, TURNING IN THE ROUGH WATER WHEN WAKES CAME OVER TRANSOM. tHE WAKES CAUSED THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE.


BARDID: MD-2011-0037
Date: 2011-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SPA CREEK
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL TWO WAS DOCKED IN SLIP 10 IT THE ANNAPOLIS CITY DOCK. VESSEL ONE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK. VESSEL'S TWO OPERATOR STATED HE WAS BACKING WHEN HE HIT THE THROTTLE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL. VESSEL TWO STRUCK VESSEL 1 PUSHING IT INTO THE DOCK.


BARDID: MD-2011-0038
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: TURKEY POINT ELK RIVER
NearestCityTown: EARLEVILLE
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY HIS VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO FALL IN THE VESSEL. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A FRACTURE OF THE LEFT ARM. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED


BARDID: MD-2011-0039
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:11:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ocean City Inlet
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/11/11 at approx. 0910 a 16' O.B vessel was anchored in the Ocean City Inlet. On board the vessel were 6 P.O.B.  They decided to pull the anchor and move to calmer waters and continue fishing. As one man was pulling the anchor line, the operator, moved the vessel forward. The vessels prop got tangled up in the anchor line and swung the vessel around stern- to, to the current. The vessel started taking on water and they were unable to cut the anchor line from the prop. As the vessel sank the men grabbed on to coolers , one man swam to shore and the operator, who evidently could not find anything to grab on to keep him afloat, drowned. None of the men were wearing P.F. D 's at the time of the accident and the victim could not swim.


BARDID: MD-2011-0042
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mears Point Marina kent Narrow
NearestCityTown: Grasonville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/28/11 the operator of vessel #1 was exiting his slip at Mears Point Marina. The operator was unfamiliar with the strong currents that run through that area and as he turned his vessel to leave the slip he did not compensate for the current and his vessel was forced into the bow pulpits of vessel #2 and #3 which were docked ,bow out ,across from vessel # 1.


BARDID: MD-2011-0043
Date: 2011-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Herring Creek, Isle of Wight B
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/05/11 the operator and a passenger were riding a rented P.W.C in Herring Creek. operator said he slowed down and started to turn but encountered a large wave or wake and the P.W.C rolled over. operator and occupant were ejected from the P.W.C. operator suffered a dislocatd shoulder and occupant was uninjured.


BARDID: MD-2011-0044
Date: 2011-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake- Main body
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/22/11 the victim was being towed on a tube behind a vessel in Deep Creek Lake. She fell off the tube and got her hand tangled in the tow line which caused her left pinky finger to be spraigned. An adult on the vessel transported her to the hospital for treatment. victim was wearing a P.F.D while being towed.


BARDID: MD-2011-0045
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Georges Island, Potomac Ri
NearestCityTown: Piney Point
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of 05/29/11 vessel #1 was returning to the boat ramp after a fishing trip. There were 6 people on board. The vessel started taking on water. They anchored the vessel and turned on the bilge pump. The bilge pumped eventully stopped working and the vessel filled with water and sank. All ocupants were wearing life jackets and stayed with the vessel and called for help. Good samaritans picked them up and took them all to shore. one person was taken by ambulance to the hospital.


BARDID: MD-2011-0046
Date: 2011-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Swanton, MD
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/18/11 victim was attempting to climb into the the stern of the vessel that had been towing him on a tube. The vessel was now drifting and the engine was off. While attempting to climb in to the vessel victim  cut his foot on the bottom of the vessel. Upon inspection he diecided he needed more than first aid and was taken by personal vehicle to the local hospital where he recieved several stitches to close the laceration, after which he was discharged.


BARDID: MD-2011-0047
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hart Miller Island
NearestCityTown: Essex, MD
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/16/11 victim boarded a friend's P.W.C and went out for a ride along with a companian who was riding another P.W.C. victim hit a large wake straight on and hit her face and knee on the handlebar. The impact caused her to fall over board. Her friend who was riding the other ski saw this happen and came to help her back on her jetski and escort her back to shore. Medical assistance was summoned and she was placed on a back board and taken by ambulance to the hospital. victim recieved stitches to her face and was diagnosed with a proken patella (Knee).The jetski she was riding was not located so there is little information to enter for vessel #1.


BARDID: MD-2011-0048
Date: 2011-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS BEING TOWED FROM VESSEL 1 ON A WAKEBOARD WHEN THE WAKEBOARD STRUCK A LARGE WAKE CAUSING THE SKIER TO FALL. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0049
Date: 2011-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM WAS BEING TOWED BY VESSEL 1 ON A WAKEBOARD WHEN THE VICTIM FELL AND THE WAKEBOARD STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE HEAD. THE VICTIM SUFFERED A CONTUSION TO THE RIGHT EAR. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0050
Date: 2011-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS BEING TOWED ON A TUBE BY VESSEL 1 WHEN THE TUBE STRUCK A LARGE WAKE AND BECAME AIRBORNE. THE VICTIM'S HEAD STRUCK THE SHOULDER OF THE OTHER SKIER ON THE TUBE CAUSING THE VICTIM TO SUSTAIN A CONCUSSION. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0051
Date: 2011-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS WATERSKIING BEHIND VESSEL 1 WHEN HE FELL AND INJURED HIS RIGHT LEG. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A HAMSTRING MUSCLE PULL TO HIS RIGHT LEG. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0052
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:41:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE, SANDY BEACH A
NearestCityTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS TUBING WITH TWO OTHERS ON THE TUBE. THE TUBE TURNED OVER AND THE VICTIM BUMPED HEADS WITH ANOTHER TUBER AND CUT HIS LIP AND BECAME UNCONSCIOUSS. VICTIM WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE WATER AND TRANSPORTED. VICTIM WAS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL FOR WATER INGESTION AND RECEIVED STITCHES IN HIS LIP.


BARDID: MD-2011-0053
Date: 2011-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenery, MD
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/15/11 Victim was attempting to pull himself up on water ski's.  He said he was not holding the tow line properly and his arm was pulled at an odd angle. He was taken to the hospital where he was he was treated and released.


BARDID: MD-2011-0054
Date: 2011-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle Of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/05/11 the operator rented a jet boat and was operating the vessel with his family as passengers.  The vessel was underway and performed a 360 degree turn and then came to a complete stop. The operator advised that he hit a wake at approx. 25knots while attempting to turn right. This caused the jet boat to do a spin out and stop. This spin out caused the operators daughter to fall from her seat and strike her head on a storage compartment. She also hit her finger and leg. A witness escorted them back to the boat rental. The NRP Officer met with the victim and family at the hospital.


BARDID: MD-2011-0055
Date: 2011-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY, NEAR STILL PON
NearestCityTown: STILL POND
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: OTHER
OtherEquipmentFailure: boom fell
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by boat equipmen
RedactedNarrative:
 REPORTED VICTIM WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD BY THE BOOM ON VESSEL 1. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHY THE BOOM SUDDENLY FELL STRIKING THE VICTIM. THE MAST SUPPORT LINE GAINED SLACK AND CAUSED THE BOOM TO FALL STRIKING THE VICTIM. THERE WERE NO OTHER INJURIES REPORTED


BARDID: MD-2011-0056
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOG POINT PATUXENT RIVER
NearestCityTown: LEXINGTON PARK
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 RAN VESSEL AGROUND ON THE ROCKS. THE OPERATOR WAS CHARGED WITH: NEGLIGENT OPERATION,FAILURE TO HAVE A PROPER LOOKOUT,OPERATING A VESSEL UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL,IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL AND OPERATE WHILE IMPAIRED BY ANY DRUGAND OR DRUG COMBINATION AND /OR ALCOHOL


BARDID: MD-2011-0058
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:13:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY, VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING AT EXCESSIVE SPEED AND FAILED TO TURN AND STRUCK VESSEL 2 AT THE PORT BOW. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SUSTAINED A LACERATION AND A SPRAIN TO THE RIGHT KNEE AND FOREARM. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS CHARGED WITH NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT.


BARDID: MD-2011-0059
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEPP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS WAKEBOARDING WHEN HE FELL AND STRUCK THE BOARD CAUSING LACERATIONS TO HIS LEFT CHEEK AREA.


BARDID: MD-2011-0060
Date: 2011-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HAVEN HARBOR MARINA, ROCK HALL
NearestCityTown: ROCK HALL
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT HE NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE AC UNIT ON THE VESSEL. THE OWNER THEN ADVISED THAT HE COULD SMELL SOMETHING  BURNING IN THE SAIL LOCKER. WHEN THE OWNER OPENED THE HATCH HE ENHALED THE FUMES AND BECAME ILL. THE FIRE WAS EXTINQUISHED BY THE OWNER. THE VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF INHALATION OF GAS/SMOKE FUMES AND RELEASED. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE FIRE WAS REPORTED AS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION WITH THE AC UNIT. THE VESSEL WAS TIED TO A DOCK AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: MD-2011-0061
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:33:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROWNS CREEK
NearestCityTown: ESSEX
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE OPERATING VESSEL 1, PWC STRUCK A PILING CAUSING BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER TO FALL INTO THE WATER. THE OPERATOR SUFFERED A CONTUSION TO THE LEFT HIP. THE PASSENGER HAD NO INJURIES. THE OPERATOR WAS CHARGED WITH: OPERATE A PWC IN EXCESS OF 6 KNOTS WITHIN 100 FT OF A PILING,OPERATE A PWC WITHOUT A BOATER SAFETY CARD, OPERATE A VESSEL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE/IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL AND NEGLIGENT OPERATION.


BARDID: MD-2011-0062
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCEAN CITY INLET
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS OPERATING A PWC, WHICH WAS DRIFTING, WHEN A LARGE WAKE STRUCK THE VESSEL CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO STRIKE HER FACE ON THE HANDLE BAR. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE NOSE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VICTIM WENT TO HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.


BARDID: MD-2011-0064
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Corsica River
NearestCityTown: Centreville, MD
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/09/11, vessel #1 was cruising on the river when it crossed the wake of another boat. The jolt of crossing the wake caused the victim to bounce up in her seat and when she came down in the seat she sufferd injury to her back. She was taken to a boat ramp where she was met by ambulance personel and then medivaced to Shock Trauma.


BARDID: MD-2011-0065
Date: 2011-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake bay South of chopta
NearestCityTown: Tilghman Island MD
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of 07/14/11 3 subjects went across the bay in a 15 ft. boat to fish. The winds picked up so they decided to head back across the bay to the ramp. However, due to rough seas the vessel swamped and sank. A good samaritan picked all 3 subjects up. All 3 donned P.F.D.'s before the boat swamped.  2011


BARDID: MD-2011-0067
Date: 2011-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOTH VESSELS WERE CRUISING WHEN VESSEL TWO FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY AND STRucK VESSEL ONE ON THE PORT SIDE


BARDID: MD-2011-0068
Date: 2011-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY NR 50 TH ST
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM MADE A HARD TURN WHILE OPERATING A PWC AND WAS EJECTED INTO THE WATER.  Victim struck the boat when he entered the water and bruised his trunk.


BARDID: MD-2011-0069
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Michaels Harbor Miles River
NearestCityTown: St michaels
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/16/11 vessel #1 was anchored in St. Michaels Harbor with its anchor light on.  At approximately 1:25 a.m a vessel, described by the owner of vessel #1 , as being approximately 30'-40' ,white ,work boat style, with an unknown name on the stern, struck vessel #1.  2 occupants were on board vessel#1 sleeping, however, after being struck, the owner ran to the deck and saw the white vessel but due to the darkness he could not make out who was on the vessel or the name on the stern. The sriking vessel hit the starboard stern and then rubbed up the side of vessel #1. owner yelled at them to stop but the striking vessel continued to leave the harbor. No One was injured on Vessel #1 and a search for the striking vessel turned up negative so NO information to enter on the striking vessel.

Vessel #1 and occupants hail from Ontario , Canada.


BARDID: MD-2011-0070
Date: 2011-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Still Pond Creek
NearestCityTown: Still Pond
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Female subject was water skiing. She fell and when she was picked up she complained of neck injuries. She was able to get into the boat unassisted but once she was taken back to Camp Tockwogh her neck continued to feel worse. The camp called 911 and medical personel arrived on scene . The victim was then transported by helicopter to Shock Trauma for treatment.


BARDID: MD-2011-0071
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock Hall Harbor
NearestCityTown: Rock Hall
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/03/11 vessel #1, was tied to a dock, which is an area regularly used by commercial waterman to unload to catch. The operator of Vessel #2 layed his boat up next to Vessel #1 to unload his catch. The operator of Vessel #2 contacted the Rock Hall P.D to let them know he had done this so they could see there was no damge. Two Rockhall P.D Officers inspected vessel #1. A N.R.P Officer was notified and he inspected Vessel #1 and also saw no damage.
 
On 07/15/11 the owner of  vessel #1 contacted the N.R.P officer to report that Vessel #1 was damaged from this incident and wanted a report. He advised there was $4,500 damage to the vessel.


BARDID: MD-2011-0072
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:13:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chester River
NearestCityTown: Rock Hall
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/16/11  3 subjects were underway in vessel #1 in the middle of the Chester River. They hit a large wake of another vessel and a 14 year old on board Vessel #1 , had braced  himself with his hands and the impact apparently broke his wrist. His Father took him to shore where they were met by an Ambulance.


BARDID: MD-2011-0073
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choptank River Hambrooks Light
NearestCityTown: Cambridge
County: DO - Dorchester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of 07/03/2011 vessel #1 was returning from the fireworks display in the Tred Avon River. Vessel #1 had 6 people on board and was traveling up the Choptank River. According to the opererator of Vessel #1, he was travelling at approximatlly 15 knots looking for the Hambrooks Red light. He advised the visibility was poor. Operator collided with the Rip-Rap on Hambrooks Light Jetty. He advised that no one was hurt but the vessel was taking on water. He called a friend to pick them all up. He advised he did not call authorities about the accident until the next day because he did not know who to call.

Operator Of Vessel#1 insisted that the Red Navigation light was out however several witnesses saw the Nav. light working at differnt times through the night and int the next morning.

Operator of vessel #1 was charged with Rules of the Road Violation Violations and Failure to Maintain Proper Lookout


BARDID: MD-2011-0074
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: BACK RIVER NR MUDDY GUT
NearestCityTown: ESSEX
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS PULLING INTO A SLIP WHEN OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VESSEL INTO REVERSE TO SLOW ITS MOTION AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO REVERSE STRIKING THE PIER AND BULKHEAD.


BARDID: MD-2011-0078
Date: 2011-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:24:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIDDLE RIVER
NearestCityTown: ESSEX
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS OPERATING A PWC. HE WAS LATER NOTICIED FLOATING IN THE WATER.  AUTOPSY STATED HE DIED FROM A HEART ATTACK.


BARDID: MD-2011-0079
Date: 2011-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS A PASSENGER ON A SMALL SAILING VESSEL. SHE WAS WEARING A PFD AND HARNESS. THE WIND CAUSED THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE. THE VICTIM BECAME ENTANGLED UNDER THE VESSEL AND DROWNED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0080
Date: 2011-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS SKIING WHEN HE HEARD HIS KNEE POP. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND TREATED FOR A MINOR INJURY.


BARDID: MD-2011-0088
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROUND BAY, SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityTown: HERALD HARBOR
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM ADVISED THAT WHILE BEING TOWED ON A TUBE BY VESSEL 1, THE VICTIM FELL OFF THE TUBE AND SUSTAINED A DISLOCATED RIGHT HIP. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0089
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:03:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: FAIRLEE CREEK
NearestCityTown: FAIRLEE
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS AT ANCHOR. VICTIM WAS SITTING ON BOW WHEN HE FELL OVERBOARD STRIKING HID HEAD ON THE BOW RAIL.


BARDID: MD-2011-0091
Date: 2011-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS WATER SKIING WHEN HIS SHOULDER DISLOCATED. HE HAD AN EXISTING CONDITION ON THIS SHOULDER. WHEN THE LINE WAS PULLED TAUT HIS SHOULDER BECAME INJURED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0092
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:31:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: WYE RIVER
NearestCityTown: EASTON
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1, WHILE UNDERWAY, STRUCK A PIER. THE OPERATOR AND THREE OTHER OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE OPERATOR WAS CHARGED WITH OPERATING A VESSEL WHILE INTOXICATED, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS.


BARDID: MD-2011-0093
Date: 2011-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNYDER'S LANDING RAMP, POTOMAC
NearestCityTown: SHRPSBURG
County: WA - Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE ANCHORED FROM BOTH THE STERN AND BOW, THE VESSEL'S ANCHOR CAUGHT ON A SUBMERGED OBJECT CAUSING THE VESSEL TO SWING INTO THE CURRENT AND SINK. THE OCCUPANT OF THE VESSEL WAS TAKEN TO THE MEDICAL CENTER FOR TREATMENT FOR HYPOTHERMIA. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0094
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEAR THE DAM, DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE TOWING THE VICTIM ON A WAKEBOARD THAT THE VICTIM HIT A LARGE WAVE AND FELL FORWARD TWISTING HIS ANKLE. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0095
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityTown: SEVERNA PARK
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY TRAVELING IN THE SEVERN RIVER, THAT HIS VESSEL WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL 1 ON THE PORT BOW SIDE. VESSEL 1 DID NOT STOP AND RENDER AID OR ASSITANCE TO VESSEL 2. AN OCCUPANT ON VESSEL 2 SUSTAINED A BROKEN LEFT ARM. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE OFFICER SUBMITTING THE REPORT COULD NOT OBTAIN INFORMATION FOR 3 OCCUPANTS ON VESSEL 1 AND  4 OCCUPANTS ON VESSEL 2 . THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.


BARDID: MD-2011-0096
Date: 2011-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARSH RUN COVE DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL1 ADVISED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DOCK THE VESSEL, THE MOTOR STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT CAUSING DAMGE TO THE LOWER UNIT. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS REPORTED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0097
Date: 2011-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: TURKEY NECK, DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM ADVISED THAT WHILE BEING TOWED BY VESSEL 1 ON A WAKE BOARD, THE WAKE BOARD WENT UNDER THE WATER CAUSING THE BOARD TO COME UP AND STRIKE THE VICTIM ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE HEAD. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0098
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being towed on tubing devise by vessel #1. Vessel#1 turned, tow line became slack and somehow wrapped around victims leg. Line tightened and causing rope burn and cuts. Victim was taken to hospital where he was treated and released. He should recover without complications.


BARDID: MD-2011-0099
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Mc Henry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/03/2011, NRP Officer responded to Garrett Memorial Hospital in response to a boat accident. He interviewed the victim and the victims mother. The victim, a 9 year old female said she was in the bow compartment of vessel #1 while underway. The vessel hit some wakes and her chin struck the bow or bow railing inflicting a 1 " cut on her chin. The victims mother, advised she witnessed this happening. The victims parents brought her to the hospital where she was treated and released. The NRP Officer also interviewed the father, who was the operator of vessel #1.


BARDID: MD-2011-0100
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ENTERANCE TO FAIR LEE CREEK
NearestCityTown: WORTON
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE LEAVING FAIR LEE CREEK, HIS VESSEL WAS STRUCK IN THE PORT STERN BY VESSEL 2 ENTERING THE CREEK. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 ADVISED THAT WHEN ENTERING THE CREEK THAT HE LOST POWER TO HIS PORT ENGINE CAUSING HIS VESSEL TO STEER TO THE PORT SIDE STRIKING VESSEL 1. THE OCCUPANT ON VESSEL 1 REPORTED A POSSIBLE NECK INJURY. THE OFFICER DID NO CHARGE EITHER OPERATOR IN THIS ACCIDENT. THE OFFICER COULD NOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ON THE OCCUPANT ON VESSEL 2.


BARDID: MD-2011-0101
Date: 2011-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: STILL POND CREEK
NearestCityTown: STILL POND
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE TOWING A SKIER ON A KNEE BOARD THAT THE SKIER FELL OFF OF THE BOARD AND INJURED HIS BACK. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A STRAINED BACK AND WAS RELAESED FROM THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: MD-2011-0102
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEAR TURNERS CREEK, SASSAFRAS
NearestCityTown: GALENA
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS FOUND UNOCCUPIED IN THE SASSAFRAS RIVER AFTER VICTIM WAS OBSREVED OPERATING THE VESSEL, BUT THE OPERATOR COULD NOT BE LOCATED.  A SEARCH OF THE AREA PRODUCED NEGATIVE RESULTS. ON 7-25-2011 THE VICTIM'S BODY WAS RECOVERED BY NRP IN THE GENERAL AREA WHERE THE VICTIM WAS LAST SEEN OPERATING VESSEL 1. IT IS NOT KNOWN HOW THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THERE ARE NOT ANY WITNESSES OF THE VICTIM FALLING OUT/FROM THE VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2011-0103
Date: 2011-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:43:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: WINDWARD DRIVE CHESAPEAKE BEAC
NearestCityTown: CHESAPEAKE BEACH
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE DOCKING THE VESSEL AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH STARTED A FIRE. NONE OF THE OCCUPANTS ON VEESEL 1 WERE INJURED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNKNOWN, BUT COULD BE FUEL OR ELECTRICAL IN NATURE.


BARDID: MD-2011-0104
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:44:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROOME'S ISLAND, PATUXENT RIVE
NearestCityTown: BROOME'S ISLAND
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 ADVISED HIS VESSEL WAS STRUCK AT THE PORT STERN BY VESSEL 1 CAUSING VESSEL 2 TO FLOOD AND SINK. VESSEL 1 DID NOT STOP OR RENDER ASSISTANCE TO OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 2. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS LOCATED SEVERAL DAYS LATER AND CHARGED WITH: NEGLIGENT AND RECKLESS OPERATION, OPERATE A VESSEL AT UNSAFE SPEED, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER LOOKOUT,FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION TO AVOID A COLLISION AND FAILURE TO ASSIST PERSONS AFFECTED BY A VESSEL COLLISION.


BARDID: MD-2011-0105
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:41:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACOBS NOSE, ELK RIVER
NearestCityTown: ELKTON
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentCause2: OVERLOADING
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE AT ANCHOR AND FISHING THE VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER. THE VESSEL SANK CAUSING ALL OCCUPANTS TO ENTER THE WATER.THE  VICTIM COULD NOT SWIM AND WENT BELOW THE SURFACE. THE VICTIM WAS LOCATED, CPR PERFORMED AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE SUCCUMBED TO HIS INJURIES. CAUSE OF DEATH IS RULED AS ACCIDENTAL DROWNING. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0106
Date: 2011-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Myrtle Point Patuxent River
NearestCityTown: California
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel#2 (PWC) was parked on a beach. Vessel#1(PWC) was being operated by single male who was operating the PWC close to the beach and trying to spray water on the girls who had been riding and operating Vessel #2. On one pass, the operator of vessel #2 came to fast and too close to the beached PWC, Vessel #2. The operator lost control and hit the beached PWC. (Vessel#2)  The operator was not injured. He was charged with Operating without a Boating safety Certificate and Negligent Operation. A warning was issued for exceeding 6 knots within 100 feet of shoreline .


BARDID: MD-2011-0107
Date: 2011-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Still Pond
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two 15 year old boys from a summer camp were sailing a 14 ft sail boat. The operator, lost control of the boom and it swung around and hit victim in the head, who was sitting at the bow of the vessel.  victim was not seriously injured.


BARDID: MD-2011-0108
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River Dam #5
NearestCityTown: Big Pool
County: WA - Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
two subjects were on jet ski (vessel #1) near a dam. The signs and warnings about the dam were obscured by tree limbs and high water. The operator accidently drove the PWC over the dam with her passenger on board. The vessel dropped approx. 20 ft over the dam. Both subjects stayed on the jetski but were injured by the impact. Both taken to hospital and admitted.


BARDID: MD-2011-0109
Date: 2011-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel#1 was cruising with family on Deep Creek Lake. He attempted a sharp turn which caused his daughter to lose her balance and fall to the floor of the vessel causing her to sprain her shoulder. She was taken to the hospital and treated. No serious injury reported.


BARDID: MD-2011-0110
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:43:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean city
County: WO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was cruising with his 3 friends on board. He made a sharp turn in choppy water which caused one male subject to be thrown from his seat and hit his head. He then fell overboard. A PWC guide saw the subject fall in the water and picked him up. He was unconcious. He was administered CPR while taken into shore then taken to the local Hospital by ambulance. The operator was issued a citation for "Negligent Operation". Vessel #1 was a rented vessel.


BARDID: MD-2011-0111
Date: 2011-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinepuxent Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
71 year old female subject attempted to climb on to bow of vessel #1 while it was pulled on the beach. She apparently slipped and struck her hip on the vessel causing a break. Subject was picked up by ambulance and taken to hospital. There was no operator on board.  Vessel was not under way.


BARDID: MD-2011-0112
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek lake
NearestCityTown: Mc Henry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
NRP Officer responded to hospital to interview victim who had been wake boarding the previous day being towed by vessel #1. The victim had jumped a wake, his foot came out of the binding, causing his ankle to twist upon landing. His ankle did not bother him on 07/30/11, the day of the accident, however the next day he went to the hospital,  was admitted and treated for a sprained ankle.


BARDID: MD-2011-0113
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: NABBS CREEK PATAPSCO RIVER
NearestCityTown: GLEN BURNIE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY TRAVELING IN A WEST DIRECTION THAT HIS VESSEL WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL 2 ON THE PORT STERN SIDE. VESSEL 2 DID NOT STOP OR RENDER ANY ASSISTANCE TO VESSEL 1. AN OCCUPANT OF VESSEL 1 SUSTAINED A SMALL CUT TO HIS RIGHT ARM BUT DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS CHARGED WITH  FAILURE TO OBEY THE RULES OF THE ROAD.


BARDID: MD-2011-0114
Date: 2011-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MCHENRY COVE, DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TOW A WATERSKIER ON A RAFT THAT THE TOW LINE WRAPPED AROUND THE VICTIM'S RIGHT LEG. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT LEG AS A RESULT OF THE FORCE OF THE TOW LINE TIGHTENING WHEN THE VESSEL ACCELERATED. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0115
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAGOTHY RIVER
NearestCityTown: PASADENA
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS SITTING ON THE BOW. A WAVE HIT THE VESSEL CAUSING HER FACE TO HIT THE BOW RAIL. HER SUNGLASSES LACERATED HER CHEEK.


BARDID: MD-2011-0116
Date: 2011-06-27 00:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: assawomen bay
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM FRACTURED A RIB WHEN TRYING TO GET ON A FRIENDS PWC. VICTIM HAS NOT BEEN COOPERATIVE AND THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED IS LIMITED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0117
Date: 2011-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS TRAVELLING CLOSE TO SHORE WHEN IT STRUCK A DOCK. OPERATOR STATED HE DID NOT SEE THE DOCK. OPERATOR WAS CHARGED WITH FAILING TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, NEGLIGENT OPERATION AND FAIL TO MAINTAIN A PROPER LOOKOUT. OPERATOR DID NOT REMAIN AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE OFFICER LOCATED THE VESSEL LATER AT A MARINA.


BARDID: MD-2011-0118
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTOMAC RIVER NR DAM #3
NearestCityTown: HARPERS FERRY
County: WA - Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSELS ONE WAS TOWING A SKIER WHEN VESSEL TWO A PWC STRUCK VESSL ONE IN THE BOW AREA. OPERATOR OF VESSEL TWO WAS CHARGED WITH NEGLIGENT OPERATION AND FAIL TO MAINTAIN A PROPER LOOKOUT.


BARDID: MD-2011-0120
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS OPERATING A PWC WHEN HE MADE A SHARP TURN AND HIT A WAKE. HIS CHIN STRUCK THE HANDLEBARS CAUSING A LACERATION.


BARDID: MD-2011-0121
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OF SPEED ZONE, SASSAFRAS
NearestCityTown: GEORGETOWN
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY, THE PWC STRUCK SOME WAVES CAUSING THE VESSEL TO TURN ON IT'S SIDE. THE PASSENGER AND OPERATOR WERE BOTH THROWN FROM THE VESSEL. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED LEFT KNEE CAP.


BARDID: MD-2011-0122
Date: 2011-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORT TOBACCO RIVER
NearestCityTown: BRENTLAND
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS UNDERWAY WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A LARGE WAKE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO FALL OVERBOARD. THE PWC THEN CAME BACK AND STRUCK THE OPERATOR IN THE CHEST. THE OPERATOR SUSTAINED FRACTURED RIBS. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE OFFICER ISSUED THE OPERATOR 3 WARNINGS FOR: IMPROPER DISPLAY OF NUMBERS, NO SOUND PRODUCING DEVICE AND FAILURE TO DISPLAY MD PWC REGULATION DECAL ON A PWC.


BARDID: MD-2011-0124
Date: 2011-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY
NearestCityTown: STILL POND
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO SKI. SHE FELL AND STRUCK THE WATER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GET UP ON THE SKIS. VICTIM SUFFERED A MILD CONCUSSION.


BARDID: MD-2011-0125
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORT TOBACCO RIVER
NearestCityTown: PORT TOBACCO
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THREE SUBJECTS WERE ABOARD PWC. THEY HIT SEVERAL WAKES AND WERE STARTING TO TIP OVER. THE PASSENGER GRABBED THE OPERATOR WHO ACCELERATED RAPIDLY  AND ALL THREE WERE THROWN OVRBOARD. THE OPERATOR AND ONE PASSENGER WERE INJURED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0127
Date: 2011-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: FROG MORTER CREEK
NearestCityTown: ESSEX
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIMS WERE AT DOCK WORKING ON THE ENGINE. THEY WERE IN THE BILGE WHEN AN EXPLOSION OCCURED. BOTH VICTIMS WERE BURNED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0128
Date: 2011-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
THREE VICTIMS WERE BEING TOWED ON A TUBE. THE VESSEL MADE A SHARP TURN AND THE TUBE AND RIDERS COLLIDED WITH A DOCK. NO DAMAGE TO THE DOCK.


BARDID: MD-2011-0129
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HARNESS CREEK, SOUTH RIVER
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS HEADING WEST WHEN HE OBSERVED VESSEL 2 APPROACHING ON A PLANE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 TURNED HARD TO PORT TO AVOID A COLLISION, HOWEVER, BOTH VESSELS COLLIDED SENDING OCCUPANTS OF EACH VESSEL INTO THE WATER. TWO OCCUPANTS FROM VESSEL 1 RECEIVED INJURIES AND FOUR OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 2 RECEIVED INJURIES. BOTH OPERATORS OF THE VESSEL'S WERE CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO OBEY THE RULES OF THE ROAD.


BARDID: MD-2011-0130
Date: 2011-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUTH OF LANGFORD BAY, CHESTER
NearestCityTown: CLIFF CITY
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 ADVISED THAT WHILE UNDERWAY, THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAKE CAUSING THE PASSENGER, WHO WAS BOWRIDING, TO COME DOWN HARD ON HER TAILBONE. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED A COMPOUND FRACTURE OF THE LOWER SPINE, L-2. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0131
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LEONARD CREEK
NearestCityTown: ST. LEONARD
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS ABOARD A VESSEL RAFTED NEXT TO ANOTHER VESSEL. AN UNKNOWN 40" VESSEL WAS CRUISING UP THE CREEK THROWING A LARGE WAKE. THE VICTIM"S THUMB GOT SMASHED BETWEEN THE TWO RAFTED VESSELS. UNABLE TO LOCATE THE VESSEL CAUSING THE WAKE.


BARDID: MD-2011-0132
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY NR ROCK HALL
NearestCityTown: ROCK HALL
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS CRUISING WHEN OPERAtOR HEARD A POP AND OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE OBSERVED FLAMES. USED FIRE EXTIGUISHERS TO SUPRESS THE FIRE.


BARDID: MD-2011-0133
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenery
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being towed behind vessel #1 on a inner tube. He was thrown from the tube to the outside. Upon hitting the water he suffered a shoulder injury. He was taken to Garrett Memorial Hospital where he was treated  for a dislaocated shoulder. 

The investigating Officer found no negligence on the part of the vessel operator.


BARDID: MD-2011-0134
Date: 2011-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patapsco River off Ft. Mchenry
NearestCityTown: Baltimore
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was underway at approx. 15 -20 knots at night when it hit a lit green day marker. They struck on the port side and immediatly started taking on water. The operater was able to call 911 and broadcast mayday over VHF. Baltimore City fire Boat and US Coast Guard  responded. The vessel sank at the scene but all 5 people on board the vessel were picked up by the fire boat and taken to shore. There were no injuries. The investigating Officer was contacted the night of the accident but did not


BARDID: MD-2011-0135
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:57:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patapsco River
NearestCityTown: Edgemere
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger of vessel #1 were cruising at night. Operator thinks he hit an unlit navigational marker. Both subjects on board hit there faces and bodies on the vessel when it stopped by hitting the object. The operator was able to make a mayday call on the VHF. The vessel immediatly started to sink due to the damage. The 2 subjects donned life jackets and entered the water. Several agencies responded to the Mayday call. The NRP Officer responding by vessel heard the subjects yelling for help and was able to locate them. He took them to shore where they were met by Ambulance personnel to attend to there wounds.Then taken to the Hospital.


BARDID: MD-2011-0136
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was in Chesapeake Bay with 3 p.o.b. when a large wave came over the stern. The bilge pump failed and as more waves came over the stern the vessel filled with water and began to sink. Eventually the vessel capsized. The men only had enough time to grab 2 P.F.D's before entering the water. A Fire and Rescue Boat was the first on the scene and recued the men. Two of the men were taken to Easton Memorial Hospital.

NRP Officer was on scene as the menwere being rescued.


BARDID: MD-2011-0137
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:09:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIDDLE RIVER
NearestCityTown: ESSEX
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS POSITIONING A BARGE FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY. THE AREA WAS DESIGNATED A SAFETY ZONE BY THE USCG. VESSEL 1 OBSERVED VESSEL 2 APPROACHING AND ATTEMPTED TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. VESSEL TWO STATES THAT VESSEL ONE BACKED IN FRONT OF HIM AND THEY COLLIDED.  THERE WERE NO INDEPENDENT WITNESSES.  OPERATOR ONE HOLDS A CAPTAINS LICENSE. SECTOR BALTIMORE WAS NOTIFIED AND WILL CONDUCT A FOLLOWUP.


BARDID: MD-2011-0138
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY NR STILL POND
NearestCityTown: STILL POND
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED BY OPERATOR VIA USCG FORM CG-3865. NO POLICE INVESTIGATION. OPERATOR STATES HE WAS HEADING INTO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WHEN HE HEARD A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING STRUCK UNDERNEATH THE BOAT. THE PORT MOTOR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. HE THEN NOTICIED THE OUTDRIVE AND PROP WERE DAMAGED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0139
Date: 2011-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELK RIVER
NearestCityTown: NORTH EAST
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS TUBING WHEN SHE FELL OFF THE TUBE AND COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN. AFTER TRANSPORT TO THE HOSPITAL SHE WAS RELEASED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0140
Date: 2011-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: COX CREEK OFF WEST RIVER
NearestCityTown: GALESVILLE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Drug Use
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL WAS FOUND WASHED ONSHORE ON 8/16/11. ON 8/17/11 THE VICTIM'S BODY WAS LOCATED. VICTIM HAD BEEN CRABBING. NO WITNESSES. INVESTIGATORS AWAITING TOXICOLOGY. SUSPICION THAT DRUGS ARE INVOLVED.


BARDID: MD-2011-0141
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
vessel #1 was towing his Daughter on a inner tube.  They struck a wake and his daughter fell off the inner tube and injured her lower leg. The vessel was traveling in a straight line at the time of the accident and the operator said that he was reducing speed when he saw the wakes ahead of him. The victim was taken to the Hospital and treated for a sprain.


BARDID: MD-2011-0142
Date: 2011-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS TURNING TO GET INTO THE TRAVEL LIFT WHEN HE STRUCK VESSEL TWO. VESSEL ONE HAD EARLIER STRUCK AN UNIDENTIFIED SUBMERGED OBJECT AND WAS TAKING ON WATER.


BARDID: MD-2011-0143
Date: 2011-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stoney Creek
NearestCityTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number two was towing an individual on a wakeboard. Vessel number one, a PWC, was following vessel number two. The individual on the wakeboard fell from his board and was struck by vessel number one.


BARDID: MD-2011-0144
Date: 2011-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Rock Jetty, Ocean City I
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number one was fishing near the rock jetty. The operator started to maneuver his vessel away from the jetty. As he turned the vessel, the stern swung around and struck a submerged rock that was not visible because of the high flood tide.


BARDID: MD-2011-0145
Date: 2011-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Marshy Hope Creek
NearestCityTown: Federalsburg
County: CO - Caroline
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: STARTING IN GEAR
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel broke the pull cord on the outboard motor while trying to start the motor. Operator removed the cover of the motor and manually wrapped the cord around the flywheel. The operator pulled the cord and started the motor while it was in gear. The vessel lunged forward, the operator fell overboard and the vessel circled in the water, striking the operator.


BARDID: MD-2011-0146
Date: 2011-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:41:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay, Near North Bea
NearestCityTown: Chesapeake Beach
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a personal watercraft, operating at a high rate of speed, was jumping a wave and fell from the vessel. The operator attempted to remount the vessel but was unsuccessful. The operator then started to swim to shore. Waves overtook the individual and he went limp, face down in the water.


BARDID: MD-2011-0149
Date: 2011-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastern Bay at Tilghman Point
NearestCityTown: Chester
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vessel equipm
RedactedNarrative:
Individual was fishing from anchored vessel. The live well hatch lid fell on the individual's right hand causing injury.


BARDID: MD-2011-0150
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: HERRING BAY
NearestCityTown: DEALE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS AT ANCHOR. VESSSEL TWO LIFTED ANCHOR AND WAS LEAVING THE AREA WHEN HE STRUCK VESSEL ONE.


BARDID: MD-2011-0151
Date: 2011-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM RENTED A PWC. WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN HE STUCK THE HANDLEBAR WHILE BEING THROWN INTO THE WATER. HE RESPONDED TO THE HOSPITAL THE NEXT DAY BECAUSE OF PAIN. ONLY INJURY WAS BRUISING. INVESTIGATION COULD NOT DETERMINE WHICH PWC HE RENTED AND WAS OPERATING.


BARDID: MD-2011-0152
Date: 2011-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS CRUISING WHEN IT RAN AGROUND. OPERATOR AND ONE OCCUPENT WERE TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL. OPERATOR WAS GIVEN A BLOOD TEST AND CHARGED WITH OWI.


BARDID: MD-2011-0153
Date: 2011-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY NR 49TH ST
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF PWC WAS OPERATING AT HIGH SPEED AND ATTEMPTED A SHARP TURN. BOTH VICTIMS WERE EJECTED OFF OF PWC AND STRUCK WATER.


BARDID: MD-2011-0154
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stoney Creek, Patapsco River
NearestCityTown: Orchard Beach
County: AA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants of Vessel #1 had visited a bar for drinks (alcohol) and food for about 1/2 hour before proceeding in vessel #1 to the marina. (victim) was originally operating the vessel but asked operator if she would like to run the vessel. She took the helm and victim took off his boots, socks and shirt and jumped off the side of the boat. She said he smiled at them when he went into the water but when she circled back to where he went in he did not reappear. She turned the boat off . They flagged down a jet skier to assist them and to call 911. There were 4 people on board the vessel.

N.R.P. Officers were called to the scene and took the above statements from the occupents. 

The victims body was located the following day . His Post Mortem BAC level was .08.

Charges are pending on this case.


BARDID: MD-2011-0155
Date: 2011-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay Thomas Point Li
NearestCityTown: Highland Beach
County: AA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was passenger in vessel #1 . Crew was attempting to jibe the vessel , unfortunaltely the victim did not duck in time and  was struck in the face by the boom as it swung across the deck. She was taken to the hospital and treated for a concussion and injuries to her mouth and teeth.


BARDID: MD-2011-0156
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek lake/ 4 Hoop Pole C
NearestCityTown: Swantown
County: GA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was a passenger on vessel #1 and was preparing to enter the water to start tubing. As he went to jump of the stern of the vessel his foot was cut on a jagged peice of aluminum that was part of the bracket on the stern of the vessel. The laceration was approximately 2"-3". He was taken to shore where he was met by the emergency crew and taken to the hospital.


BARDID: MD-2011-0157
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Magoathy River near Dobbins is
NearestCityTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/11 vessel #1 was underway with 2 P.O.B.  (operator) turned the vessel sharply to the left throwing his passenger out of the vessel on the right side. operator fell out the left side of the vessel. The vessel started circling to the left. occupant was drifting away from the vessel and was yelling for help. She said she could see operator's head above the water and he was yelling for help. A good samaritan picked her up but operator could not be located. 

His body was located on 07/06/11. Alcohol was involved in this accident however the  post mortem B.A.C report is not available.


BARDID: MD-2011-0158
Date: 2011-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle River
NearestCityTown: Middle River
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was sitting in a chair on the deck of vessel #1. While underway they encountered a storm and turned to return back to their Marina. While manuvering the victim fell out of her chair and hurt her arm. She was met at the marina by Ems and taken to the hospital. The officer met her there.


BARDID: MD-2011-0159
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake N. Of Marsh Hi
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was was learning to water ski behind vessel #1 . Upon one occasion when he stood up, a wake from a passing vessel caused him to fall . His ski came off during the fall , striking him in the mouth. He was taken to the hospital by family for stitches to his lip.


BARDID: MD-2011-0160
Date: 2011-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WRIGHT BAY NR 49TH ST
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
vESSEL TWO WAS SLOWING WHEN VESSEL ONE STRUCK HIM IN THE REAR.  THE PWC STRUCK OPERATOR TWO IN the BACK.


BARDID: MD-2011-0161
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:42:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay, Ocean City
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was sitting with his girlfriend on the bow of vessel #1 (a pontoon boat) in front of the gate. Their feet were hanging in the water. He was joking with her about what would happen if he fell off" or "what would she do if he fell off". She knew that he would most likely die. He scooted out a little acting like he was going in, to tease her. Unfortunately he must of lost his balance and did fall in off the bow. His girlfriend screamed for the operator (her father)to stop. The vessel was traveling fairly slow. The operator did not hear her at first but finally did and turned the vessel to go look for the victim. The victim did not surface.

All the subjects had been drinking alcohol that day. The operator 's B.A.C was .11. He was charged with O.W.I. 

The vicitims body was recovered the following day on 08/07/11. he had propellor marks on his head, neck ,shoulder and arm. (right)

This report did not have the victims  post mortem B.A.C. level.


BARDID: MD-2011-0162
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean East of Ocean C
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
operator of vessel #1 was operating vessel in the Atlantic Ocean when he encountered a large wave. He did not think the vessel (a pwc) could handle such a large wave so he jumped off. While jumping off, the operator struck his right leg on the vessel causing a laceration. He was able to climb back on to the vessel and go back in to the marina. He took himself to the Hospital where he was admitted and recieved stitches for his laceration. No damge to the PWC and no alcohol involved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2011-0163
Date: 2011-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASSAWOMEN BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM STATEd HE WAS RIDING A PWC. ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL WAS RIDING ANOTHER PWC. THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS THE OWNER OF BOTH PWC'S. VICTIM STATED HE WAS CRUISING ON VESSEL ONE AT APPROX 10-15 KNOTS. VESSEL TWO WAS CIRCLING HIM DOING 25 KNOTS. AS HE WAS CIRCLING HIM HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL ONE AND VESSEL TWO STRUCK VESSEL ONE ON THE STARBOARD BOW. THE IMPACT THREW VICTIM INTO THE WATER. BOTH OPERATORS CONTINUED RIDING FOR THE DAY. THE VICTIM LATER WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE OF PAIN. HE WAS TREATED FOR CONTUSIONS. VICTIM HAS NO INFORMATION ON THE VESSELS OR NAMES OF OWNER OR OPERATOR. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO REACH VICTIM HAVE BEEN NEGATIVE.


BARDID: MD-2011-0164
Date: 2011-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay Ocean City
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
operator was towing victim behind vessel#1. (PWC) Victim was on an innertube. Observer on vessel#1 saw victim fall off innertube. When she was picked up she complained of pain in hip. Ambulance picked her up at marina and took her to hospital where she was treated for possible dislocated hip. Operator( victims Mother) had not made any turns to throw the victim. Was travelling in straight line.


BARDID: MD-2011-0165
Date: 2011-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Herring Creek Ocean City
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was underway with 2 P.O.B. He was traveling along with other rented PWC's to an area where the rented PWC's are allowed to operate. Operator of Vessel#1 had no prior boat handling experience. While attempting to keep up, he ran vessel#1 into vessel#2. The operator and passengers fell of of vessel #1 upon impact. There was significant damge to vessel #1 and a small amount of damge to vessel #2. The operator of vesssel #2 was not injured. The operator of vessel #1 hurt his hip. He refused treatment at first but 2 days later went to the emergency room for bruised muscles. One of the passengers cut his fingers but refused treatment.

The boat accident was not investigated until the operator went to the hospital for treatment two days later.


BARDID: MD-2011-0166
Date: 2011-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River near Bryans Road
NearestCityTown: Accokeek
County: PG - Prince George’s
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied two times was struck in the stern by a large wave causing the engine to stall out. A second wave strck the vessel causing the vessel to capsize.


BARDID: MD-2011-0169
Date: 2011-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY
NearestCityTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECT RENTED A PWC FROM LIVERY. HE WAS CONFUSED WITH THE LEVERS AND ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND COLLIDED INTO THE REAR OF A DOCKED VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2011-0170
Date: 2011-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:14:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCEAN CITY INLET
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS ACHORED FROM THE BOW WHEN SEVERAL WAVES OVER 4 FOOT CRASHED OVER THE BOW AND SWAMPED THE VESSEL.


BARDID: MD-2011-0171
Date: 2011-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Back River near Green Can"7"
NearestCityTown: Essex
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was under way with 3 P.O.B when it apparently hit an unknown submerged object. Water started pouring into the engine compartment through the propeller shaft area. The operator put out a "Mayday" on the VHF and was able to beach the vessel before it sank. There were no injuries and no alcohol involved. Commercial Towing towed the vessel to a marina.


BARDID: MD-2011-0172
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Unknown
County: Unknown
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
N.R.P. Officer was advised to report to hospital to interview subjects involved in boat accident. A male and female were at hospital, the female had been brought in by ambulance for her injuries. 

They advise that they had met with a group of people that afternoon on a boat to go watch the fireworks. The two subjects could not identify anyone on the vessel, the operator, the vessel or their location. 

victim advised that at some point in the evening the vessel struck an unknown object. She injured her legs and right shoulder. Her friend  called 911 on his cell. They put him in touch with USCG. They had EMS meet them at a dock and take them to the Hospital. The vessel and group continued on. 

This boat accident report is full of "unknowns" due to the fact that the 2 occupants did not know anyone on board the vessel.


BARDID: MD-2011-0173
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay off of Cove Poi
NearestCityTown: Cove Point
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was by itself with 1 p.o.b, doing tight circles and just playing around when vessel #1 came straight at him and ran head on into him. The operator of vessel #2 was knocked off his PWC. The operator of vessel #1 kept going. The officer investigating this accident has not been able to identify or locate the operator of vessel #1. There was no alcohol involved with operator #2.He was not injured to where he needed medical assistance.


BARDID: MD-2011-0174
Date: 2011-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Creek
NearestCityTown: Dundalk
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was attempting to dock at a bulkhead at a Marina. Vessel #2 was already docked in a slip. While manuevering, the anchor of vessel #1,(which was attached to the bow sprit), struck the starboard bow of of vessel #2, putting a hole in the fiberglass above the rubrail. It was  determined that the operator of vessel #1 was under the influence of alcohol.  

There was no one on board vessel #2 at the time of the accident . There were no injuries on vessel #1. The operator was charged with Operating a Vessel while under the influence of Alcohol. His PBT reading . 21


BARDID: MD-2011-0175
Date: 2011-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:55:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patapsco River off of North Po
NearestCityTown: Fort Howard
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
operator Of vessel #1 ran vessel up on rock pile that is marked on nautical chart and is noted on nautical Garmin type equpment. The rock pile sticks several feet above the water line and is quite large. The operator said he as operating at approx. 15-17 knots and at the last moment saw the rock pile. It was night time when the accident happend. There were no injuries but damge to the vessel #1. Commercial assistance towed the vessel to a marina. 

The operator was charged with Improper Lookout, Unsafe speed for the conditions and Failure to posses registration for inspection.

There was no alcohol involved with accident.


BARDID: MD-2011-0176
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Martins River
NearestCityTown: Bishopsville
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Officer responded to hospital for report of injured victim from PWC. Victim was passenger of vessel #1. Operator and passenger had been riding PWC earlier in the day. Victim stated that they were oparting at a high rate of speed, hit a wake from a  boat and he was thrown off striking his side on the water. The operator concurred with this report.  The victim thought he might have broken his ribs and went to the hospital that night. He had severely bruised his ribs. 

No alcohol involved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2011-0177
Date: 2011-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:01:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yacht Basin marina Slip 40
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was attempting to dock his vessel. He was backing in to the slip, his mate had one spring line on, the vessel got a little side ways in the wind. The operator gave the vessel too much throttle in reverse. By doing this the vessel lurched backwards and struck a piling and broke it off. The owner of the marina said the damage would cost $2500.00 to repair. There was no damge to the vessel and no injuries. No alcohol was invoved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2011-0178
Date: 2011-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman bay of of 65th Stree
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
vessel #1 and vessel #2 were operating at approximately the same speed, apprxomately 30ft. away from each other when the operator of vessel #1 turned his PWC to the starboard and collided with vessel #2. The operator of vessel #2 advised that he attempted to press the "STOP" button at the last minute but was not successful in stopping the collision. Both operators advised they did not see each other until the last minute. Niether of the operators were hurt but a passenger on vessel #2 injured her right knee and thigh. She was taken to a Medical Center for treatment and released. 

Both operators were charged with "Operating a PWC over knots within 100 ft. of another vessel."  and also " Failure to maintain proper lookout"

There was no alcohol involved with this accident.


BARDID: MD-2011-0179
Date: 2011-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay Rock Hall Harbo
NearestCityTown: Rock Hall
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was leaving Rock Hall harbor. Vessel became stuck on sandbar. Vessel contacted commercial assistance to get pulled off of sandbar. Commercial assistance towed vessel off sandbar to the entrance of Rock Hall harbor and Then released the Tow line. Vessel #1 was unable to motor against the heavy seas and ended up getting pushed up against the rock jettys . The tow vessels could not get to the vessel. The occupants were able to exit the vessel by climbing on to the jetty. Vessel #1 was a total loss dud to sea conditons slamming the vessel against the jetty. There were no injuries.


BARDID: MD-2011-0180
Date: 2011-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norhtwest Branch off the Patap
NearestCityTown: Baltimore City
County: BC - Baltimore City
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number one was exiting his slip. As the vessel started to exit, the engines lost power. Vessel one continued to drift forward, striking vessel number two which was secured in another slip.


BARDID: MD-2011-0181
Date: 2011-10-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTOMAC RIVER
NearestCityTown: MARBURY
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM PROCEEDED IN ROUGH WATERS.  AFTER  DECIDING IT WAS TOO ROUGH HE TURNED THE VESSEL AROUND.  LARGE WAVES STARTED TO OVER POWER VESSEL. THE MOTOR SHUT OFF AND THE BILGE STOPPED WORKING. THE VESSEL FILLED WITH WATER AND THE VESSEL TURNED OVER THROWING THE OPERSTOR INTO THE WATER. HE WAS LATER RESCUED BY FIRE PERSONNEL.


BARDID: MD-2011-0182
Date: 2011-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mill Creek, Solomons Harbor
NearestCityTown: Solomons Island
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number one while traveling north in Mill Creek, struck vessel number two. Vessel number two was anchored in the creek with an anchor light illuminated.


BARDID: MD-2011-0183
Date: 2011-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay at Wells Point
NearestCityTown: Essex MD
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Officer located vessel #1 after it put out a distress call. The vessel was disabled, taking on water and about to ground. The officer took the vessel under tow to keep it away from the rocky shoreline. There were 2 P.O.B. on board. A fire boat came along side and started pumping the vessel out . A commercial tow vessel came and took the vessel under tow. The officer observed water coming in under the deck near the portside strut area. The operator had cut his hand but refused treatment. The vessel was towed to a marina and hauled out. No other injuries and no alcohol involved. The officer advised that the bilge in vessel #1 was not working properly.


BARDID: MD-2011-0184
Date: 2011-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:41:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bush River Otter Point Creek
NearestCityTown: Edgewood MD
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
During a canoe trip on the upper Bush River vessel #1 ran aground due to extremely low tides and high winds. 3 p.o.b walked to a nearby marshy island and then were picked up by EMS and Fire Board. Due to wet extremeties and high winds they were takem to the hosptial for and treated for very mild exposure. This was not reported to NRP until 5 later.


BARDID: MD-2011-0185
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS ANCHORED WITH ITS ANCHOR LIGHTS DISPLAYED. VESSEL TWO SAW VESSEL ONE AT THE LAST MINUTE AND TRIED TO AVOID STRIKING THEM. VESSEL 2 SIDESWIPED VESSEL ONE. OPERATOR Of VESSEL CANNOT BE CONTACTED AND INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.


BARDID: MD-2011-0186
Date: 2011-12-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY NR SANDY POINT
NearestCityTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL CAPSIZED DUE TO A GUST OF WIND AND FAILING TO LET SAIL LINES OUT. ALL THREE INDIVIDUALS WERE TOSSED INTO THE WATER. TWO WERE REMOVED FROM THE WATER. A THIRD VICTIM WAS MISSING. THE FEMALE VICTIM SURVIVED. MALE VICTIM WAS DECEASED. SECOND MALE VICTIM WAS MISSING AND LOCATED AT A LATER DATE DECEASED.


BARDID: MD-2012-0006
Date: 2012-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay Naval Anchorage
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator departed waterfront residence with small sailboat approx 12:30 AM.  Capsized in rough weather near shipping channel off Annapolis in Chesapeake Bay.  Operator stated he was attempting to plug a hole in the hull.  Spotted by commercial vessel and recovered in water with scratches and hypothermia after sunrise.


BARDID: MD-2012-0007
Date: 2012-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chester River vic Route 90 bri
NearestCityTown: Crumpton
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Jet ski in Chester River hit submerged old abandoned piling and jet ski flew into air.   Multiple fracture of lower left leg to operator as the leg contacted the back edge of the jet ski came down.  Young son on board not injured.  According to the investigating officer, the operator did not see a submerged piling, hence the restricted vision selection.


BARDID: MD-2012-0008
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:08:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bloody Point, Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Exhaust
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: CO detector
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
A female passenger of the vessel suffered from carbon monoxide exposure. The investigation discovered a small crack in the exhaust manifold of the port engine to be the source of the carbon monoxide.


BARDID: MD-2012-0010
Date: 2012-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sassafras River near Back Cree
NearestCityTown: Georgetown
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading out of the creek on the wrong side of the channel marker and struck an unidentified submerged object.


BARDID: MD-2012-0012
Date: 2012-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: east bound of C&D Canal
NearestCityTown: Chesapeake City
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/29/12 vessel #1 was cruising East bound on the C&D canal. It gave way to a West bound vessel. When vessel #1 gave way it ran close to shore striking an an unknown object which caused the operator to lose control of the vessel and run up on the rocks, causing damage to the port sie and hull of the vessel. Also, the passenger was thrown forward causing her to strike her haed and face, causing minor injuries. Tow boat US secured the vessel and the passenger was taken by ambulance to the hospital . The operator was not injured. Alcohol was not involved in this accident. Damage to this vessel will exceed $2000.00.


BARDID: MD-2012-0013
Date: 2012-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Point Lookout, Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Scotland
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of 05/17/2012, vessel #1 was being operated by Operator and headed North off of Point Lookout. The seas in the Chesapeake Bay had started building to approx. 5 ft. when the port engine started over heating. Operator turned the engine off. He checked the bilge and saw that the bilge was not keeping up. Operator called 911. A fireboat picked up operator, passenger and dog. Ambulance personnel checked them out for hypothermia. They were O.K and not taken to a medical facility. The vessel partially sunk and was to be towed in by a commercial tow. No alcohol involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0014
Date: 2012-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Creek near Patapsco River
NearestCityTown: Sparrows Point
County: B A
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A Sea Ray 41 departed after dark with 4 individuals on board from a waterside drinking establishment on Bear Creek off the Patapsco River.  They had been at the bar/restaurant since early afternoon.  They waited for a storm to pass, then proceeded down Bear Creek enroute to Bodkin Creek.  Witnesses on the boat stated the visibility was poor.  Shortly after departure, the vessel hit a concrete pier with major damage to the vessel.  Two individuals sustained serious impact injuries.  The operator was on a breathing machine when this report was written.  The investigating officers determined that the vessel was on plane and the radar was not in use.  Besides a bar tab prior to the accident which included 17 "buckets" of beer, numerous full and empty beer cans and liquor bottles were found on board.

The operator was found to have a blood alcohol level of .13.  He was charged with Unlawfully Operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol, Unlawfully operating while impaired by alcohol, and violation of the Federal Rules of the Road, wo wit:  Rule 5 Failure to Maintain a Proper Lookout.


BARDID: MD-2012-0016
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bohemia River outside Scotchma
NearestCityTown: Hacks Point
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
29 foot auxiliary sail boat was returning to dock.  Gas inboard engine (Atomic 4) stalled and would not restart.  On third try, there was an explosion in the engine compartment and fire.  The father (operator) and son jumped overboard without injury and were picked up by a good samaritan.  The boat was salvaged and was a total loss.


BARDID: MD-2012-0017
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake North Glade Co
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A Starcraft with 9 POB was cruising slowly in Deep Creek.  A Bayliner with 4 POB was following closely, misjudged the Starcraft's speed and also hit a wake, causing the throttle to increase.  The Bayliner ran up on the swim platform causing over $2000 damage to the stern area of the Starcraft.  There were no injuries and the Bayliner's operator admitted fault.


BARDID: MD-2012-0018
Date: 2012-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:58:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Severn River north of 450 Brid
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A Regulator 34 with 10 POB headed up the Severn River at 2AM struck unlit green day marker 13 just north of the 450 (Naval Academy) Bridge.  There were 1 serious and 3 non incapacitating injuries.  The vessel sustained serious structural damage to the starboard bow.  Alcohol was not a factor.  Charges are pending as the investigation continues. The vessel struck a day marker causing the vessel to stop abruptly. The abrupt stoppage of the vessel caused the occupants to strike various parts of their bodies upon various parts of the vessel.


BARDID: MD-2012-0019
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Two subjects on a tube were being towed by a vessel. The tube struck a wake throwing both subjects off the tube. One subject suffered a concussion when he hit the other tuber.


BARDID: MD-2012-0022
Date: 2012-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject being towed on a tube by a vessel suffer injuries after his leg became intangled in the tow line.


BARDID: MD-2012-0023
Date: 2012-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Brunswick
County: FR - Frederick
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was duck hunting from a canoe in Potomac River. Victim hit a branch underwater and flipped the canoe. Victim had to swim to shore in very cold water. He flagged down a motorist who drove him home. Victim then called ambulance who took him to hospital where he was treated for hypothermia. No alcohol involved involved in this accident. Victim was wearing a P.F.D. at the time of the accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0024
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tuckahoe Lake, Tuckahoe State
NearestCityTown: Ridgely
County: CO - Caroline
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A canoe occupied by three individuals capsized after a gust of wind blew the vessel against a partially submerged log.


BARDID: MD-2012-0025
Date: 2012-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: South River off Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Edgewater
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
A rented 22 foot Sea Ray single engine I/O was returning to the dock towing three tubers.  Operator attempted to pick up the tubers.  Operator thought engine was in idle.  Engine was in reverse and severely injured one tuber who was swimming toward stern and was struck by the propeller.  Alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0027
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:43:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stoney Creek, Patapsco River
NearestCityTown: Pasadena
County: AA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
An 19 Foot Bayliner with two POB was towing a tuber in Stoney Creek off the Patapsco River, Chesapeake Bay.  During a starboard turn, the tuber caught a wake and was ejected from the tube.  The 25 year old female tuber hit the water at the back of her head.  She started to lose consciousness.   She was taken to Baltimore Shock Trauma and subseqently released with no apparent lasting injuries.  There was no indication of alchohol use.


BARDID: MD-2012-0028
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kent Narrows
NearestCityTown: Grasonville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied four times was traveling north towards the Kent Narrows.  Another operator was chosen since he stated he knew the area well.  The vessel was traveling out of the channel so it could keep its speed up.  The speed zone only applies to the channel.  The vessel's destination was the Jetty Bar.  
There are two jetties -- the jetty closest to the boat (old stone jetty) and a slightly longer concrete jetty.  The operator turned the vessel in an easterly direction towards its destination but not north enough to avoid the other jetty.  The vessel impacted the cement jetty at high speed ejecting one passenger who impacted the jetty and died.   The two bar/restaurants the vessel was heading for do have lights on the dock.  It would only be supposition to deduce the lights might have masked the second jetty.   The major factors in this fatal accident were that the vessel was traveling outside of the marked channel at night at speed and the second jetty was impacted near its northern extremity.

Three of the occupants were injured when they hit the jetty.   The operator complained of pain in the ribs and head.  He had been drinking but was well under the limit.  The injured were taken to shock trauma with non life threatening injuries.


BARDID: MD-2012-0029
Date: 2012-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay vic Bay Bridge
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A 33 foot Rinker Express Cruiser was travelling at approximately 30 MPH headed south towards the Chesapeake Bay Bridge at 2300 hours.  It struck a work barge lighted buoy 1/4 mile north of the bridge near the center span causing a gash in the starboard bow.  The operator stated that just prior to the collission he saw a dim white light.  The boat sank stern first south of the bridge and the operator and single passenger held on to the bow.  They were rescued by the AA Fire Boat.  There were no injuries and alcohol was not involved.  The operator was charged with Failure to Maintain a Proper Lookout.   Note:  there have been other collisions involving work barge cables or buoys near the Bay Bridge.


BARDID: MD-2012-0030
Date: 2012-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elk River vic G15
NearestCityTown: North East
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
15 foot Boston Whaler with adult operator and 5 youth from youth camp hit wake.  Two youngsters were injured (cut lip and chipped tooth) when they hit the boat after hitting a wake, transported to an area hospital and released.  Alcohol or drugs were not involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0031
Date: 2012-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay South of Howell
NearestCityTown: Stillpond
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Two youngsters were tubing behind a 15 foot Boston Whaler.  A wave knocked both tubers off the tube.  Both were recovered but one complained of neck pain and was transported to a local hospital for observation.  No alcohol or drugs were involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0032
Date: 2012-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gibson Island, Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Gibson Island
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied 12 times was heading north ion the Chesapeake Bay near Gibson Island. The vessel’s engine overheated and melted an exhaust boot causing the vessel to take on water.


BARDID: MD-2012-0034
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinepuxent Bay and Hoopers
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a pontoon boat near Ocean City, MD was asked by one of the 5 passengers how deep the water was.  He stated, "There is only one way to find out."  He dived in head first from the drifting pontoon boat and was flown to a shock trauma unit with possible back and spinal injuries.  Alcohol was not a factor.


BARDID: MD-2012-0035
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake, Red Run Cove
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC was towing a tuber on Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County, MD.  The tube flipped and the tuber hit the water with enough force to dislocate his shoulder.  The operator transported the tuber to a local hospital where he was treated and released.  Alcohol was not involved.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0036
Date: 2012-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River near the Gov. Ha
NearestCityTown: Newburg
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied four times was anchored in the river while the occupants were fishing. A fast approaching storm struck the area causing the vessel to capsize.


BARDID: MD-2012-0037
Date: 2012-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saint Martin River
NearestCityTown: Ocean Pines
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A personal watercraft occupied two times was traveling at approximately 60 mph when the operator inadvertently turned the craft. It is believed that the operator was looking rearwards over her shoulder when the incident occurred.  The victim injured her shoulder when she struck the water.


BARDID: MD-2012-0038
Date: 2012-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay near Chesapeake
NearestCityTown: Chesapeake Beach
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
12-foot vessel, occupied five times capsized during a severe thunderstorm. Four of the occupants were recovered from the water and one was not. On Sunday, July 1, 2012 the body of the operator was recovered. 


BARDID: MD-2012-0040
Date: 2012-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Individual was floating in a tube next to a vessel. A wake push the individual into the vessel cutting his finger on the ladder.


BARDID: MD-2012-0041
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number one was overtaking vessel number two. Vessel number two turned left into the side of vessel number one.


BARDID: MD-2012-0042
Date: 2012-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rockhold Ck off Herring Bay
NearestCityTown: Deale
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three adult males were returning from a three day cruise on a 27 foot Catalina sloop.  While mooring near Deale, Maryland, a passenger stood up in the cockpit and slipped.  He grabbed the hatch cover but it slid forward.  The 64 year old 237 pound passenger fell down the companionway into the cabin striking his neck and head.  Despite application of CPR by another passenger, the subject was pronounced dead.  His alcohol level was .16.  The operator had no evidence of alcohol or drug use.


BARDID: MD-2012-0043
Date: 2012-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was waterskiing and fell off the skis.  Subject complained of leg pain.  Subject was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a suspected pulled muscle.  No alcohol was involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0044
Date: 2012-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: North East River, Sandy Cove
NearestCityTown: North East
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a 17 foot Proline outboard was turning hard to port and hit a wake.  The 20 year old operator was thrown against the starboard side cleat and subsequently went overboard.  He was picked up by another vessel. The operator had a puncture wound and contusions to the lower back and was transported by air to Baltimore Shock Trauma.  Alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0045
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A 17 foot Bayliner was towing two individuals on a tube on Deep Creek Lake, MD.  The two were thrown off the tube and one landed on top of the other.  The victim drove himself to the hospital for treatment of a chest contusion.  Alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0046
Date: 2012-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:55:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canal behind Green Turtle Nort
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 23 foot C Hawk departed a local Ocean City Maryland Restaurant/bar at midnight.  Shortly afterwards, while in a canal with a speed limit of 6 knots, it smashed into a boat on a lift causing substantial damage to the lift and boat that was struck.  The operator claimed he thought he only hit a piling.  He left the scene due to his fear that his vessel was sinking.  He was traced to his residence by security camera footage showing his boat leaving the restaurant the same time as the accident.  Police were not able to talk to him until well after the accident.  He was charged with Negligent Operation and failing to provide information for a boat accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0047
Date: 2012-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two rental PWCs were travelling at high speed near Ocean City, MD.  The following PWC was within approximately 30 feet of the lead PWC.  The lead PWC decelerated abruptly and the following PWC hit the port stern of the lead causing approximately $5700 damage cumulatively.  Alcohol was not involved.  The overtaking PWC was charged with Negligent Operation.


BARDID: MD-2012-0048
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A 14 year old male was being towed along with two other youths by a 24 foot Starcraft in Deep Creek Lake, MD.  The 14 year old bounced off the tube due to a wake and came down back on the tube hitting his left wrist.  He was driven by his parents to the hospital for treatment of a hairline crack in his wrist.  Alcohol was not involved and no charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0049
Date: 2012-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patapsco River 1/2 Mile S of
NearestCityTown: Dundalk
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On June 16, 2012, a 21 foot inboard ski boat was travelling south just south of the Key Bridge in Baltimore.  The water was choppy and with heavy large vessel traffic due to vessels returning from an air show.  The ski boat swamped and sank.  The two occupants, who were not wearing PFDs, were rescued just prior to the ski boat sinking to the bottom.  There were no injuries and alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0050
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Herring Bay vic Rockhold Creek
NearestCityTown: Deale
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two sailing vessels were headed into Rockhold Creek off Herring Bay under sail.  One sailboat cut close in front of the other.  The same boat then began to cut a second time across the bow of the first boat to avoid the shallows.  He cut too close, then attempted to cut behind the first boat and hit the first boat's port quarter causing functional damage to the stern area.  The Second vessel was issued a citation for failure to avoid a collision.  It is not known if alcohol was involved due the time required to find the operator of the striking vesse.


BARDID: MD-2012-0051
Date: 2012-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On June 30, 2012 a 21 foot Sea Ray was towing a wakeboarder on Deep Creek Lake, MD.  The skier was attemptiing to stand up on the board but fell into the water breaking his tibia.  He was admitted to the hospital for treatment.  No charges were filed and alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0052
Date: 2012-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Swan ton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While on plane on Deep Creek Lake, MD, PWC 1 was ahead of and to port of PWC 2.  they were 10 to 15 yards apart.  PWC 1 turned hard astarboard and PWC then struck him.  The operator of PWC 1 suffered severe eye, face and head injuries.  Charges were filed on both operators.


BARDID: MD-2012-0053
Date: 2012-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A 19' Cobalt was towing two tubers on Deep Creek Lake in MD.   One person fell off the front of the tube and was hit by the tow line and shackle connecting the towline to the tube.  He was admitted to the hospital for observation and released.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0054
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A 22 foot Cobalt was towing a family member on skis.  During a turn, the skier hit the wake and lost his skiis. One ski hit him in the head.  The family transported him to a hospital and he received 6 stitches above his right eye and was released.  No charges were made.  Alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0055
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek lake at Bills Outdo
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
A rental pontoon boat backed out of the rental dock, did not depart the slip far enough, and when it went into forward gear the bow did not clear the finger pier.  The bow of the rented vessel impacted the finger pier causing $2895 in damage to the dock.  There was only negligable damage to the vessel.  The owner paid for the damage with a credit card.  Alcohol was not involved and no charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0056
Date: 2012-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
While slowly cruising under a bridge on Deep Creek Lake, MD, the female passenger stood up.  Her head struck the underside of the low (8 foot) bridge.  The operator (husband) transported his wife to a local hospital where she was examined, Xrayed, and released.  Alcohol was not involved and no charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0058
Date: 2012-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number one struck vessel number two while approaching at a speed greater than posted.  Opeartor2 was struck by the boat.


BARDID: MD-2012-0061
Date: 2012-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Back River
NearestCityTown: Essex
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug use
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
An unoccupied PWC was found drifting. A PFD was found in the area of the unoccupied PWC on July 3, 2012   A search ensued and continued ion to the next day. The body of the operator was located on the evening of July 4th, 2012.  A vehicle with Jet Ski trailer was found nearby close to a boat ramp and was registered to the deceased.  A witness stated he saw the victim swimming  near his jet ski on July 3 and a PFD in the water 100 yards away.  The witness stated the victim did  not appear to be in distress.  The Jet Ski had no apparent damage.  There was an empty beer bottle and two bottle caps in the front compartment.  From the evidence, it appears the victim removed his PFD and entered the water.  The PFD likely drifted away.  The victim may have been attempting to retrieve the PFD.  For  unknown reasons he either became disoriented or exhausted and went under water.  The amount of drugs in the victims system most likelyb contributed to the fatality.
 
The Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death as drowning.  The toxicology results showed the following drugs in the victim's system:  Ethanol (13%), Phencyclidine, Oxyodone.


BARDID: MD-2012-0066
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Martins River
NearestCityTown: Bishopeville
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Individual operating a PWC struck the shoreline after failing to negotiate a turn.  Operator suffered a laceration to her face when she hit the tree.


BARDID: MD-2012-0067
Date: 2012-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Two individuals being towed on a tube collided after the tube flipped from air under the leading edge. One person was injured after being struck by an elbow


BARDID: MD-2012-0068
Date: 2012-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Two individuals being towed on a tube collided after the tube struck a wake and flipped.  The tuber suffered a bruise to the face after she struck a knee


BARDID: MD-2012-0070
Date: 2012-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patapsco River, Brewerton Chan
NearestCityTown: Dundalk
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Recreational boater advised NRP that his vessel was struck by a USCG vessel on August 12, 2012 in the Patapsco River.  The boater stated that he noticed a Carnival Cruise ship headed out of Baltimore and stopped his vessel to look at it.  A Coast Guard boat approached him and yelled that they must maintain a 500 yard distance from the Carnival.  The boater stated the CG boat was perpendicular to their starboard bow.  The boater stated he thought he was far enough out but said "OK we will move."  He stated that his vessel, a 24 foot Regal was stopped and not under power.  The boater stated the CG boat went forward, then made a hard starboard turn and the stern fife rail clipped his boat's anchor/bow pulpit causing damage.  

The Coast Guard operator stated the Regal was violating the security zone.  He stated the CG vessel was parallel to the Regal on their starboard side.  He stated the Regal turned turned starboard moving approximately 4 knots toward his vessel so he turned the CG vessel hard starboard to avoid a collision.


BARDID: MD-2012-0072
Date: 2012-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Mchenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On July 12, 2012 a 13 year old waterskier crossed the wake and then hit a series of waves causing him to fall.  He complained of pain in the groin.  The parent/operator transported his son to a local hospital for 3 stitches to the groin, treated and released.  No charges and no alcohol involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0073
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinepuxent Bay
NearestCityTown: Berlin
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A father and son on a PWC had been tubing at Deep Creek Lake, MD.  The son was at the controls and the 57 year old father was riding as a passenger and holding onto the tube and tow line.  They were returning to the launch ramp when the tube became full of water and pulled him off the PWC.  His leg became entangled in the tow line and he suffered abrasions on his leg.  He was treated and released a local hospital for abrasions to his leg.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0074
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: North East River Seneca Point
NearestCityTown: Charlestown
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was passenger in mini jet boat. The operator was at cruising speed when he had let up off the throttle to avoid a wake. When letting up off the throttle suddenly the victim slipped out of his seat and fractured his foot. The operator was borrowing the vessel just for a short amount of time and had returned it after the accident. The NRP officer responding could not stay long at the accident scene due to another call he had to respond to. He did not get any information from the vessel since it had been returned to it's owner.


BARDID: MD-2012-0075
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chester River
NearestCityTown: Chester
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
2 sailboats were sailing on the Chester River. Both were sailing across the wind, vessel #1 had it's mainsail and jib up and vessel #2 was sailing with it's genoa up. Operator of vessel #1 saw vessel#2 bearing down on him but thought he would change course so Vessel #1 did not change course. Vessel #2  operator did not see vessel #1 did not see vessel#1 due to his genoa being up. Vessel #2 struck vessel #1 causing damage to the hull. No injuries and no alcohol involved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0077
Date: 2012-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquehanna River
NearestCityTown: Harve de Grace
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Individual was struck by his vessel's propeller while attempting to assist another boater anchoring.  Unknown details.


BARDID: MD-2012-0079
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake south of Glend
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim jumped from the stern of the vessel to go for swim. While getting ready to jump she lost her balance and slipped causing her to strike her right elbow on the stern of the vessel. She was transported to the hospital by her husband and was found to have broken her elbow. There was no alcohol involved in this accident. The vessel was drifting at the time of the accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0080
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elk River, Town point
NearestCityTown: Chesapeake City
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling north when the operator observed vessel #2 (barge and tug) heading south.  The operator of vessel #1 stated that he thought he had given vessel #2 enough space to pass.  Operator #1 stated that the tug sounded its horn twice and lit him up with a spot light. Operator #1 struck the tug on the starboard side at midship.  This caused a 2 foot dent in vessel #1, damaged stainless steel trim and broke a propeller off a whirly bird.  There were no injuries on vessel #1 and the operator continues to sail north after the accident. He did later anchor and wait to meet our officer. There was no alcohol involved.

A representative for the tug company was interviewed at a later date. He advised that the tug operator did report stiking a sailboat. The operator of vessel #2 stated that he powered down, sounded the horn twice and also activated the spot lights on the tug. He stated that after the collision the vessel continued to sail north. The tug and barge (vessel#2) needed to continue due to another barge and tug entering the channel.


BARDID: MD-2012-0081
Date: 2012-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sassafrass River E of Rt 213 B
NearestCityTown: Georgetown
County: KE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Two daughters were being towed on a tube on the Sassafrass River near Georgetwon, MD.   One fell off and complained of neck pain.  Taken to hospital and release.


