# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: 2009-SC-0096
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:18:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/29/09 unit 2 was following some friends towards the marninas. Unit 1 was heading back to the woodsman boat ramp while coming around Coast Cuard Point. Unit 1 saw the pondtoon. Unit 2 was following and navigated around it. Unit 1 didn't see Unit 2 behind the pondtoon and turned into the left side front, the boat collided. Unit 2 was knocked out of his boat and Unit 1 and passengers were thrown to the dash. Unit 1 was stuck on top of Unit 2.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0097
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling up river on the Ashley River. Unit 1 had been stopped by Coast Guard Auxillary and had apparently left the stop before it was completed. When unit 1 approached the CSX railroad tressle by Drayton Hall the draw bridge was down. The operator of unit 1 tried to drive unit 1 between the pillings of the tressel. Unit 1 became wedged between the pilling of the tressel.


BARDID: 2009-SC-0098
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS ANCHORED IN THE ASHLEY RIVER ACROSS FROM THE COAST GUARD BASE, NEAR THE JAMES ISLAND CONNECTOR. NO ONE WAS ON BOARD UNIT 1. UNIT 1 CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNT AND SANK. THE VESSEL WAS OUTSIDE OF THE NAVIGABLE CHANNEL. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNKNOWN.


BARDID: 2009-SC-10001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:39:00
State: Sc
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: strong
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
new media clip: 07-26-09 BEAUFORT, SC Family of four rescued from beach off Beaufort islandpacket.com 07-27-09) Beaufort Water Search and Rescue and a USCG helicopter from Savannah helped rescue a family of 4 early Mon. (07-27) after their 24-ft. boat began taking on water. Beaufort Water Search and Rescue got a call to assist a boat in distress about 10:30 p.m. Sun. (07-26) in the ocean between Bay Point Island and St. Phillips Island, said spokesman for Beaufort Water Search and Rescue. spokesman said "extremely rough" waters prevented 2 of the squadron's boats from reaching the family, who eventually made it to the beach after their boat sank. After hours of attempting to reach them, spokesman said, he dispatched CG Station Savannah for help with its rescue chopper, which was eventually able to pluck the family from the beach at about 4:15 a.m. No injuries were reported. http://www.islandpacket.com/news/briefs/story/917356.html


BARDID: 2009-SD-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROY LAKE
NearestCityTown: LAKE CITY
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS DRIVING BOAT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH.  OPERATOR HEARD A THUD FROM THE BACK OF THE BOAT.  THE BOAT STOPPED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 FEET.  OPERATOR SAW WATER COMING INTO THE BOAT IMMEDIATELY.  OPERATOR GRABBED LIFE JACKET AND PUT IT ON BEFORE THE BOAT SANK.  OPERATOR SAID THE BOAT HAD SANK IN LESS THAN THREE MINUTES.  ANOTHER BOATER PICKED UP THE OPERATOR AND BROUGHT HIM BACK TO SHORE.  THE BOAT WAS IN 15 FEET OF WATER.  THERE WERE NO OBSTRUCTIONS NEAR THE BOAT.  THE BOAT IS MADE OF FIBERGLASS.  OPERATOR TOLD ME THE FOLLOWING DAY ABOUT AN INCIDENT THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED WITH THE BOAT.  OPERATOR WAS WASHING THE BOAT AT A CAR WASH.  THE OVERHEAD DOOR FELL ON THE BOAT WHILE THE BOAT WAS ON THE TRAILER.  THE BOAT'S FIBERGLASS BOTTOM CRACKED FROM THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR PUSHING THE BOAT ON THE TRAILER. OPERATOR DID NOT REALIZE THE BOAT HAD BEEN DAMAGED.  THE CRACKS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT SPLIT WHILE THE BOAT WAS ON THE WATER CAUSING THE VERY LARGE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0002
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: CATTAIL/KETTLE
NearestCityTown: LAKE CITY
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 30, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:45 PM DAY CO WCO WAS DISPATCHED TO A BOAT ACCIDENT ON CATTAIL/KETTLE LAKE IN MARSHALL CO.  WCO1 INTERVIEWED THE OPERATOR OF THE BOAT (O1).  O1 STATED THAT HE AND HIS BROTHER WERE FISHING ON CATTAIL/KETTLE LAKE.  THEY DECIDED TO GO TO ANOTHER LAKE AND WERE ENROUTE BACK TO THE BOAT RAMP WHEN THEY STRUCK AN OBJECT.  O1 STATED THAT DECEASED1 (D1) WAS SITTING DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HIM IN THE FRONT SEAT.  THE BOAT WAS A 16' LUND W/ A 40 HP TILLER MOTOR.  O1 THOUGHT THEY STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT.  O1 STATED THAT BOTH INDIVIDUALS WERE EJECTED FROM THE BOAT.  THE BOAT CONTINUED AND STARTED GOING IN TIGHT CIRCLES AWAY FROM O1 AND THE PASSENGER D1.  O1 WAS ABLE TO SWIM TO A TREE IN THE WATER.  THE PASSENGER D1 WAS NOT ABLE TO AND DIED AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT.  O1 STATED THAT HE TALKED TO D1 WHILE THEY WERE IN THE WATER AFTER THEY WERE EJECTED FROM THE BOAT.  TWO OTHER FISHING BOATS CAME TO ASSIST THEM.  THE FIRST LOADED O1 AND THEN D1.  D1 WAS UNCONSCIOUS WITH NO VITALS WHEN HE WAS LOADED INTO THE ASSISTING BOAT.  POEPLE IN THE ASSISTING BOAT PERFORMED CPR AND TRANSPORTED O1 AND D1 TO THE BOAT RAMP WHERE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONAL TOOK OVER.  WCO1 INSPECTED THE BOAT INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT.  WCO1 BELIEVED THAT THE OBJECT THAT WAS STRUCK WAS ABOVE THE WATER BY APPROXIMATELY 12".  WCO1 BASED THIS ON THE DENT ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE BOAT.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityTown: RUNNING WATER
County: BON HOMME
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
ON 05/15/09 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45 PM ON THE MISSOURI RIVER, 1.9 MILES EAST OF RUNNING WATER, SD A FLATBOTTOM BOAT WITH A 40 HP TILLER MOTOR WAS FOUND RUNNING IN GEAR UP AGAINST A SANDBAR.  THE RIVER WAS NARROW IN THIS STRETCH WITH ABOUT A 4MPH CURRENT AND MANY DEPTHS FROM A FEW INCHES TO 25 FT DEEP.  THE RIVER WAS SANDY WITH AN OCCASIONAL TREE STUMP AND OTHER LOGS PRESENT.  THE BOAT HAD ONE SEAT, IT WAS FLIPPED ON ITS BACK HANGING NEAR THE BACK OF THE BOAT.  THE SEAT WAS THE KIND THAT HAD A BRACKET TIGHTENED ON THE CONSOL OF THE FLATBOTTOM BOAT AND HAD APPEARED TO HAVE COME LOOSE.  THE BOAT APPEARED TO HAVE A LARGE DENT ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE BOAT AND ANOTHER ONE ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOAT THAT THE FAMILY SAID WAS NOT PRESENT BEFORE THAT DAY.  UNKNOWN IF DENTS CAUSED ACCIDENT OR IF DENTS OCCURRED AFTER BOAT WAS RUNNING UNMANNED.  NOTHING ELSE IN THE BOAT SEEMED DAMAGED OR OUT OF PLACE.  INSIDE THE BOAT WAS ABOUT 18 BEER CANS ON ICE, 2 EMPTY CANS AND ONE HALF FULL.  THE BOAT OPERATOR WAS 6'3" INCHES AND 285 POUNDS.  HE HAD NUMEROUS HOURS OF EXPERIENCE DRIVING BOATS AND GREW UP ON THE MISSOURI RIVER.  HE ARRIVED AT THE BOAT RAMP AT APPROXIMATELY 1PM AND WAS OBSERVED BY A CAMPER LEAVING THE BOAT RAMP WITHOUT A LIFE JACKET ON.  LIFE JACKETS WERE IN THE BOAT STORED UNDER THE FRONT OF THE JON BOAT.  OFFICERS DEVELOPED AN IDEA OF WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND WITH THE HELP OF CADAVER DOGS THAT AREA WAS NARROWED.  A SHOE BELONGING TO THE VICITIM WAS FOUND JUST DOWNSTREAM FROM THE DETERMINED AREA ON THE EVENING OF 05/16/2009.  SIDESCAN SONAR, AIRPLANES, DRAGS, OBSERVERS AND CADAVER DOGS WERE ALL USED IN THE RECOVERY OF THE VICTIM.  DAILY PLANES AND BOATS SEARCHED THE AREA IN QUESTION.  THE BODY WAS DISCOVERED ON 05/25/2009 APPROXIMATELY 5.4 MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM WHERE THE BOAT WAS DISCOVERED.  THE VICTIM WAS NOT WEARING A LIFE JACKET AND HAD NO VISIBLE MARKS OR INJURIES.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA
NearestCityTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO START THE PWC FROM SHORE WHEN IT EXPLODED, LAUNCHING THE OPERATOR APPROXIMATELY 15-20 FEET CAUSING POSSIBLE BACK, HIP AND RIB INJURIES.  INSPECTION OF THE PWC REVEALED A LOOSE CABLE CONNECTION ON THE NEGATIVE BATTERY POST WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SPARK UPON ACTIVATING THE STARTER CAUSING IGNITION OF FUEL VAPORS.  IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME THE SOURCE OF THE SPILLED FUEL.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0005
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ORMAN DAM
NearestCityTown: BELLE FOURCHE
County: BUTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON THE EVENING OF MAY 22, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 PM OPERATOR 1 (O1) AND PASSENGER 1 (P1) UNLOADED AND LAUNCHED THEIR BOAT FROM THE BOAT RAMP AT ROCKY POINT ON ORMAN DAM.  THEY INTENDED TO OPERATE THE BOAT TO A CAMPSITE THAT TWO OF THEIR FRIENDS WERE SETTING UP ON GADENS POINT.  THEIR COURSE OF TRAVEL WAS TO BE TRAVELING NORTHEAST AROUND THE POINT OF GADENS POINT AND THEN WEST TO THE CAMPSITE.  THEY WERE NAVIGATING AT NIGHT WITH LIMITED NIGHT VISIBILITY.  DURING TRAVEL O1 BELIEVED HE WAS OPERATING THE BOAT TO THE NORTHEAST BUT WAS ACTUALLY TRAVELING DIRECTLY EAST.  O1 AND P1 WERE LOOKING AT THE DEPTH FINDER WHEN O1 REALIZED THEY WERE ABOUT TO IMPACT THE EAST SHORELINE.  HE MADE A QUICK ATTEMPT TO TURN BUT IMPACTED THE CUT BANK OF THE SHORELINE (AT CCC POINT).  THE BOAT IMPACTED THE CUT BANK AT A NEAR 90 DEGREE ANGLE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MILES PER HOUR.  UPON IMPACT THE NOSE OF THE BOAT'S BOW DUG INTO THE CUT BANK WHICH ABRUPTLY STOPPED FORWARD MOTION.  O1 BELIEVED THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 12:10 AM (SATURDAY MAY 23, 2009).  O1 IMPACTED THE STEERING WHEEL AND DID NOT HAVE SERIOUS INJURIES.  P1 WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.  HER HEAD IMPACTED THE WINDSHIELD, BREAKING THE GLASS, AND HER LOWER STOMACH (WAISTLINE) IMPACTED THE DASH CONSOLE.  SHE SUSTAINED INTERNAL INJURIES AND SUPERFICIAL CUTS TO HER HEAD.  SHE WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE SPEARFISH HOSPITAL WERE SHE UNDERWENT EMERGENCY SURGERY FOR A PERFORATED COLON.
THE BOAT'S NAVIGATION LIGHTS WERE IN USE.  PFD'S WERE ACCESSIBLE BUT NOT USED AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.  O1 AND P1 PUT PFD'S ON AFTER ACCIDENT OCCURRED.  WCO1 BELIEVES THE ACCIDENT WAS A RESULT OF NAVIGATING AT NIGHT WITHOUT PROPER LOOKOUT AND NOT USING A FORWARD LIGHT SOURCE TO SEE THE APPROACHING SHORELINE.  NO CHARGES WERE FILED.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityTown: EAGLE BUTTE
County: DEWEY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 06/20/09 OPERATOR 1, ALONG WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, WAS SPENDING THE DAY NEAR MINNECONJOU LAKE ACCESS AREA ON LAKE OAHE. AT 6:00 PM OPERATOR 1 TOOK ONE LAST RIDE ON HIS FRIENDS PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. OPERATOR 1 HAD VERY LITTLE EXPERIENCE OPERATING A PWC, AND HE HAD ALSO BEEN DRINKING PRIOR TO HIS VOYAGE. OPERATOR 1 TRAVELED UP THE BAY AND INTO THE MOUTH OF PARADISE CREEK, WHERE HE HIT A BARBED WIRE FENCE. THE PWC BROKE THE WIRES ON THE FENCE AND CAME TO REST AGAINST THE BANK. OPERATOR 1  WAS THROWN FROM THE PWC. OPERATOR 1 WAS WEARING A PFD BUT INJURED HIS ARM IN THE COLLISION. HE ALSO HAD CUTS ON HIS ARMS AND LEGS FROM THE WIRE. OPERATOR 1 AND THE PWC WERE RECOVERED THE NEXT MORNING (06/21/09) AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15 AM. OPERATOR 1 WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO EAGLE BUTTE, SD, WERE HIS CUTS AND DEHYDRATION WERE TREATED. THE PWC HAD EXTERIOR DAMAGE AND WAS RETURNED TO THE OWNER.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MADISON
NearestCityTown: MADISON
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
THE JET SKIS OPERATOR AND PASSENGER FELL OFF OF THE WATERCRAFT SHORTLY AFTER LAUNCHING FROM JOHNSON’S POINT.  THE JET SKIS SAFETY LANYARD CAME OFF OF THE OPERATORS ARM AND THE JET SKI CONTINUED TRAVELING AND PICKING UP SPEED AS IT TRAVEL TO THE EAST TOWARD FISHERS POINT.  AFTER TRAVELING A QUARTER OF A MILE THE CRAFT STRUCK A DOCK AND BECAME WEDGED UNDER ANOTHER JET SKI THAT WAS SITTING ON A LIFT.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHERIDAN LAKE
NearestCityTown: HILL CITY
County: PENNINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug use
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
ON 07/04/2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM, A BOAT  (BOAT1) WAS OCCUPIED BY 5 INDIVIDUALS (4 MALES, 1 FEMALE) ON SHERIDAN LAKE, SD.  ONE OF THE MALES (VICTIM) WAS FLOATING IN THE WATER BEHIND THE BOAT.  A GUST OF WIND BLEW A HAT FROM BOAT 1 INTO THE WATER.  AN INDIVIDUAL ON A NEARBY PONTOON BOAT (BOAT 2) PICKED UP THE HAT.  THE OPERATOR OF BOAT 1 ATTEMPTED TO MANUEVER CLOSER TO BOAT 2.  IN THE PROCESS, THE OPERATOR OF BOAT 1 PUT THE BOAT INTO REVERSE AND BACKED INTO THE VICTIM.  THE PROPELLER FROM BOAT 1 STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE RIGHT LEG BETWEEN THE ANKLE AND THE KNEE.  THE OCCUPANTS OF BOAT 1 PROCEEDED TO HELP THE VICTIM INTO THE BOAT.  BOAT 1 THEN PROCEEDED TO THE NORTH MARINA ON SHERIDAN LAKE.  OFFICER 1 MADE CONTACT WITH THE OPERATOR OF BOAT 1.  OFFICER 1 OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATORS EYES WERE BLOODSHOT AND WATERY AND HE COULD SMELL THE ODOR OF ALCOHOL ON HIS BREATH.  OFFICER 1 HAD THE OPERATOR PERFORM A SERIES OF FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS TO DETERMIN IF HE WAS IMPAIRED OR NOT.  OFFICER 1 PLACED THE OPERATOR OF BOAT 1 UNDER ARREST FOR BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.  THIS WAS THE OPERATORS 2ND BUI OFFENSE.  THROUGH THE COURSE OF THE CONTACT, OFFICER 1 LEARNED THE OPERATOR WAS ON 3 PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS INCLUDING HYDROCODONE, A MUSCLE RELAXER AND NEPROXIN.  OFFICER 1 SUSPECTED THAT THE COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.  DUE TO THE OPERATOR INVOKING MIRANDA RIGHTS, OFFICER 1 WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF PFD'S, OR FIRE EXTINGUISHER AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.  OFFICER 1 WAS ALSO UNABLE TO OBTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE ENGINE MAKE, YEAR, HORSEPOWER OR WHETHER OR NOT THE BOAT HAD A SAFETY INSPECTION.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0010
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DURKEE LAKE
NearestCityTown: FAITH
County: MEADE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/28/2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:45 PM, OWNER/OPERATOR 1 (O/O1) WAS PULLING TUBERS ON DURKEE LAKE WITH A BOAT.  SHE WAS TRAVELING IN A COUNTER CLOCKWISE PATTERN ALONG THE DAM FACE WHEN SHE OBSERVED A JET SKI, DRIVEN BY JETSKI OPERATOR 1 (J/O1) TRAVELING TOWARDS THE BOAT.  O/O1 PUT THE BOAT IN NEUTRAL TO TRY TO AVOID THE JETSKI HITTING THE BOAT.  THE DRIVER OF THE JET SKI OBSERVED THE BOAT TOO LATE WHILE TURNING TO AVOID HITTING THEM AND STUCK THE PORT SIDE OF THE BOAT LEAVING A LARGE HOLE IN THE SIDE.  THE DAMAGE DONE TO THE JETSKI WAS A SMALL SCRATCH AND A LITTLE PAINT TRANSFER.  ALL PEOPLE IN THE BOAT AND ON THE JET SKI WERE WEARING PFD'S AND NO PASSENGERS WERE INJURED IN EITHER VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE TWO OCCUPANTS OF THE CANOE WERE PADDLING NEAR ECHO POINT ON LAKE SHARPE AND POSSIBLY THREE BOATS CAME BY.  BETWEEN THE COMBINATION OF THE WAKE AND THE WIND (ESTIMATED AT 15-25 MPH) A WAVE CAME OVER THE SIDE OF THE CANOE AND IT CAPSIZED.  FEMALE OCCUPANT STATED THREE BOATS HAD PASSED BY THE AREA SHORTLY BEFORE THE EVENT.  BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE IN THE COLD WATER (ESTIMATED 59 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) FOR PROBABLY 25 MINUTES.  FEMALE OCCUPANT SWAM TO THE WEST SHORE AND CLIMBED UPON A ROCK AND WAS RESCUED BY A PASSERBY.  THE MALE OCCUPANT WAS RESCUED OUT OF THE WATER BY ANOTHER PASSERBY AND BOTH WERE TRANSPORTED TO A WAITING AMBULANCE AT ECHO POINT AND TRANSPORTED TO ST, MARY’S HEALTHCARE IN PIERRE.  BOTH WERE TREATED FOR HYPOTHERMIA AND RELEASED.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0012
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
ON JULY 4TH, 2009 TWO BOATS COLLIDED ON THE WATERS OF ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR NEAR THE HORSEHEAD BOAT RAMP.  WITNESSES REPORTED THAT TWO RECREATIONAL SPEEDBOATS WERE TRAVELING IN A SOUTHEAST DIRECTION.  A BLACK CARIBBEAN TUNNEL BOAT RAN INTO THE PORT STERN OF A WHITE/BLUE RECREATIONAL SPEEDBOAT.  THE BLACK TUNNEL BOAT IMPACTED THE OTHER BOAT AND RAMPED UP AND ONTO IT.  THE TUNNEL BOAT WENT VERTICAL AND CAME DOWN AT THE REAR OF THE OTHER BOAT.  THE TUNNEL BOAT SANK IMMEDIATELY.  THE DRIVER OF THE WHITE/BLUE BOAT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES TO HIS HEAD.  HIS PASSENGER RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BODY.  THE OPERATOR OF THE BLACK TUNNEL BOAT SUFFERED FRACTURED RIBS AND A BRUISED LUNG.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE/PLATTE WINNE
NearestCityTown: PLATTE
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER/OPERATOR 1 JUST UNLOADED FROM THE WEST SHORE BOAT RAMP ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PLATTE WINNER BRIDGE.  O/O 1  WENT UNDER THE BRIDGE FROM THE SOUTH GOING NORTH TOWARD SNAKE CREEK BOAT RAMP TO MEET SOME OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS.  O/O 1 ADVISED THAT O/O 1 WIFE, WAS OBSERVING A JET SKIER TO THE LEFT, AND O/O 1 WAS WATCHING A FASTER BOAT THAT WAS MOVING UPSTREAM AT A FAST PACE.  THIS BOAT WAS ON O/O 1'S RIGHT HEADING TOWARD SNAKE CREEK BOAT RAMP.  AS O/O 1 WAS OBSERVING THIS BOAT, AND TRYING TO STAY OUT OF THE BOATS WAKE, O/O 1 NOTICED OUT OF THE CORNER OF HIS RIGHT EYE A BOAT APPROACHING O/O 1.  O/O 1 TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL HARD LEFT TO TRY TO AVOID HITTING THIS BOAT, ALSO IN HOPE OF THE OTHER BOAT TURNING TO THE RIGHT.  O/O 1 ADVISED THAT WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 27 MPH AS O/O 1'S GRANDSON ASKED O/O 1 HOW FAST COULD THE BOAT GO.  O/O 1 THEN STATED THAT HE POWERED DOWN THE BOAT, MADE SURE THAT ALL THE PASSENGERS WERE OKAY, AND THEN WENT BACK THE THE O/O 2 BOAT TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE WAS OKAY AND VISIT ABOUT WHAT JUST HAPPENED. 
WHEN THE O/O 1 AND O/O 2 COLLIDED WITH EACH OTHER, THE O/O 1 BOAT RECIEVED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR CORNER, AND THE O/O 2 BOAT RECEIVED MAJORITY OF THE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE BOAT WITH INTERNAL DAMGE CAUSING DAMAGE THEN CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE O/O 2 BOAT



A GREEN AND BROWN LUND PRO-FISHERMAN 1700 BOAT OPERATED BY O/O 2 WAS FISHING UNDER THE BRIDGE AROUND PILLAR #14.  O/O 2 AND PASSENGER DECIDED TO MOVE LOCATIONS, AND STARTED TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE BRIDGE, AND HEAD NORTH TOWARD SNAKE CREEK RECREATION AREA.  AS O/O 2 STARTED TO ACCELERATE OUT, APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS UPSTREAM FROM THE BRIDGE, O/O 2'S PASSENGER YELLED WATCH OUT, AND AT THE SAME MOMENT ANOTHER BOAT WHO WAS RUNNING FAIRLY FAST, O/O 2 BELIEVED THAT THE BOAT WAS  UP ON PLANE, (OPERATED BY O/O 1 WITH 3 PASSENGERS ABOARD) TRIED TO DODGE O/O 2 BY TURNING AWAY FROM O/O 2.  IN THE PROCESS THE BACK OF THE O/O 1  BOAT ON THE STARBOARD SIDE, (RIGHT SIDE), HIT O/O 2'S BOAT ON THE FRONT PORT SIDE, (LEFT SIDE), CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE O/O 2 BOAT.  O/O 2 STATED WAS THROWN TO THE LEFT INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT.  O/O 2 ALSO BELIEVED THAT THERE WAS SOME DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF O/O 1'S BOAT, BUT UNKNOWN ON AMOUNT OF DAMAGE. O/O 2 STATED DID NOT SEE THE OTHER BOAT UNTIL PASSENGER 1, O/O 2'S PASSENGER YELLED TO WATCH OUT.  AFTER BOTH BOATS COLLIDED, O/O 1 POWERED DOWN, AND CAME BACK TO O/O 2'S LOCATION AND MADE SURE EVERYONE WAS OKAY.  AT THIS TIME O/O 2 LOOKED AT O/O 1'S BOAT AND NOTICED A DENT IN THE STARBOARD SIDE OF O/O 1'S BOAT. AFTER THIS O/O 2 HEADED FOR THE BOAT RAMP TO LOAD THE BOAT BECAUSE OF THE DAMAGE.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BYRON
NearestCityTown: HURON
County: BEADLE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS HEADING NORTH BOUND WHEN OPERATOR TOOK RIGHT HAND TURN.  WHILE MAKING THE TURN THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE TUBE SWUNG OUTSIDE THE WAKE AS THE BOAT CONTINUED TO TURN AND STRUCK THE BOAT DOCK ON THE WEST SIDE OF LAKE BYRON.


THERE WERE 4 PEOPLE BEING TOWED.  NAMES NOT LISTED FOR OTHER 2 ON TUBE. 3 PEOPLE IN VESSEL.  NO BUI ARREST MADE.  WAS CITED FOR RECKLESS OPERATION.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POINSETTE
NearestCityTown: LAKE NORDEN
County: HAMLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 7-25-2009 AROUND 8:15PM A BOAT OWNED AND OPERATED BY OWNER/OPERATOR 1 (O/O 1), SD RAN OVER THE TOP OF THE BOAT OWNED AND OPERATED BY O/O 2.  LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS INJURED OR KILLED IN THIS BOAT ACCIDENT.  THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN O/O 2'S BOAT PLUS ONE PERSON THEY WERE TOWING IN THE WATER.  THERE WERE AROUND 8 PEOPLE ONBOARD O/O 1 BOAT.  AFTER THE ACCIDENT, SEVERAL NEARBY BOATS PLUS O/O 1 BOAT WENT OVER TO THE O/O 2 BOAT TO SEE IF EVERYONE WAS OK?  SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE O/O 1 BOAT WENT TO SHORE AND DROVE THE BOAT ONTO A LIFT AND EVERYONE LEFT THE SCENE OF THIS ACCIDENT.  WILDLIFE CONSERVATION OFFICER 1 ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AROUND 9:30PM AND RECEIVED NO COOPERATION FROM PEOPLE OF THE O/O 1 PARTY.  THE OWNER AND OPERATOR  LEFT THE SCENE AND DROVE HOME  AFTER THE ACCIDENT.  WCO 1 BELIEVES O/O 1 LEFT QUICKLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT TO AVOID A BUI CITATION.  TWO HAMLIN COUNTY DEPUTY'S AND GF42, WCO 2, ASSISTED IN THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION THAT EVENING.  TWO PEOPLE WENT TO JAIL FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND OBSTRUCTION OF A PEACE OFFICER.  BOTH BOATS WERE CONFISCATED AND TOWED TO WATERTOWN FOR ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION PURPOSES ETC.  THIS OFFICER BELIEVES THAT BOTH ALCOHOL AND RECKLESS OPERATION CAUSED THIS ACCIDENT.  WITNESSES SAY THAT A LARGE COOLER WAS QUICKLY REMOVED FROM THE O/O 1 BOAT AS SOON AS IT WAS BACK ON THE LIFT.
O/O 1 AND HIS WIFE,  WERE INTERVIEWED AT THE WATERTOWN GFP OFFICE ON AUGUST 1.  O/O 1 ADMITTED TO BEING THE OPERATOR OF HIS BOAT THAT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT AND LEAVING THE SCENE.  HE DID NOT ADMIT TO DRINKING THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT.  SEVERAL WITNESSES WERE INTERVIEWED AND STATEMENTS TAKEN, ALL SAYING THAT DRINKING HAD BEEN TAKING PLACE.  EVERYTHING HAS BEEN TURNED OVER TO THE HAMLIN COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY FOR PROSECUTION.  WE ARE HOPING FOR AT LEAST A RECKLESS BOATING CHARGE, LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT AND PERJURY FOR LYING UNDER OATH ON HIS STATEMENT.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0017
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityTown: STEPHAN
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On July 25th, 2009 a group of close friends and relatives were boating at West Bend Recreation Area on Lake Sharpe. At approximately 8:00 PM a lone male took off from shore, heading east in a Lund outboard driven vessel (vessel 1). The operator of vessel 1 tried bringing the vessel up on plane by putting the throttle lever in the full throttle position. The operator of vessel 1 briefly lost handle of the steering wheel and the vessel made a sharp turn to the right. The operator of vessel 1 was thrown out the back of the vessel. The operator of vessel 1 was not wearing his PFD but managed to swim to safety. Vessel 1 continued to turn in circles at full throttle approximately 100 yards from shore with no one on board.

Two males from the group were nearby on a Kawasaki PWC (vessel 2) when the operator of vessel 1 went overboard. The operator and passenger on vessel 2 motored over to vessel 1 in hopes of powering it down. Vessel 2 was positioned inside of vessel 1 and the driver and passenger made attempts to reach the throttle lever. The operator and passenger of vessel 2 were unable to reach the throttle of vessel 1. The wake of vessel 1 caused vessel 2 to capsize. The operator and passenger of vessel 2 were floating in the water inside the turning radius of vessel 1. The operator and passenger of vessel 2 were each wearing a PFD. The passenger of vessel 2 was able to swim to safety, while the operator of vessel 2 remained inside the turning radius of vessel 1. Vessel 1 circled the operator of vessel 2 five to ten times then drove directly over the top of him. Vessel 1's propeller struck the operator of vessel 2 in the upper left arm. Bystanders were able to help the operator of vessel 2 onto shore and transport him to St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD. Vessel 1 eventually came to rest against the shoreline. 

A preliminary breath test was administered to the operator of vessel 1 after the accident. The PBT produced a digital reading of 0.060.

Vessel 1 was later inspected by an authorized mechanic. No mechanical failures in the steering or throttle linkage were found at the time of the inspection.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0018
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANT LAKE
NearestCityTown: CHESTER
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/22/09 at approximately 1:20 PM Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO1) was notified by WCO2 of a boat accident occurring on Brant Lake.  WCO2 Gust received the call from State Radio Communications and relayed the information to WCO1.  

WCO1arrived on the scene of the boat accident on Brant Lake at approximately 2:00 PM and met with the operator (OPERATOR1) of the boat and the owner (OWNER1) of the boat.  The accident took place on the south west side of Brant Lake just north of the outlet at approximately 12:30 PM.  There were two occupants in the boat, OWNER1 & OPERATOR 1.  OPERATOR1 informed the Officer that they were traveling NW from the south shoreline of the lake heading toward the west public access area of the lake.  OPERATOR1 was operating the boat and OWNER1 was trying to swivel the passenger seat around so it was facing forwards.  OWNER1 was having difficulty so OPERATOR1 assisted him with the seat and they ended up running into the shoreline and running the boat a ground on PROPERTY OWNER ground.  OPERATOR1 said he was operating the boat at a speed of approximately 30 mph when they hit the rocky shoreline which consisted of rip rap.  WCO1 asked OPERATOR1 what he thought contributed to the cause of the boat accident.  OPERATOR1 said, “Being retarded” and admitted that it was carelessness on his part.  OPERATOR1 said that he had turned away from the controls of the boat for approximately 10-20 seconds while helping OWNER1 with the seat while still traveling at 30 mph.  

OPERATOR1 received minor injuries to his face with small lacerations in his lip from hitting the windshield of the boat.  OWNER1 complained of soreness in his back and neck.  OPERATOR1 and OWNER1 both refused medical treatment.  The boat received a substantial amount of damage to the bottom of the hull and on both the starboard and port side of the bow.  There were numerous holes in the hull from the bow to the stern of the boat. 

WCO1 conducted a safety inspection of the boat.  The boat had all safety items present, personal flotation devices were not easily accesible, but were found in storage compartments.

There was no property damage to the shoreline.  WCO1 took pictures of the area where the accident occurred and pictures of the boat damage.

There was a small amount of alcohol in the boat, but alcohol was not a factor in this accident.  The operator was given a preliminary breath test (PBT) which the results indicated .000 BAC.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: WALL LAKE
NearestCityTown: HARTFORD
County: MINNEHAHA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/22/09 at approximately 5:00 pm a family was tubing on Wall Lake in Minnehaha County.  This consisted of a father, a wife, a younger son, and an older son.  The older son was being pulled on the tube by younger brother on a 2000 Bayliner.  Older brother fell off the tube and younger brother swung the boat around to give him the tube. Older brother got back on the tube and younger brother turned around to start pulling older brother. Younger brother had less than 10 hours experience operating the boat.  Younger brother turned the boat sharply swinging around to turn past older brother at over half throttle.  Younger brother misjudged his turn and turned sharply towards older brother on the tube.  Younger brother tried to correct the boat but lost steering due to his sharp turn and speed making the steering wheel turn hard.  Younger brother tried to back off the throttle but was too late and struck his older brother with part of the boat and the prop in the leg.  Older brother was struck by the boat and propeller in the left leg and sustained a large laceration and injured leg.  The father is an ER surgeon at Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls and gave immediate first aid.  Wildlife Conservation Officer arrived on the scene at 5:19 pm.  WCO observed older brother getting his leg worked on by the ambulance crew that had arrived.  WCO spoke with all family members on board and got written statement from each.  WCO spoke to younger brother, the driver.  Younger brother stated that his parents and older brother were out tubing with him since he was leaving for SDSU that next week. Younger brother stated he was pulling older brother on the tube and that older brother fell off the tube and so he swung around and picked older brother back up.  Younger brother stated that he swung too sharp and didn't slow down in time and struck older brother in the leg with the boat and propeller.  WCO observed no alcohol odor on younger brother or any other passengers and found none in the boat.  WCO went to Avera ER in Sioux Falls for a follow-up interview with the family.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:27:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityTown: PICKSTOWN
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, a 21 ft. 2005 Moomba Outback, being operated by Owner was pulling 2 tubers, one of which identified as Tuber 1 near the South Shore State Recreation Area near the Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River near Pickstown, SD.  The boat was headed SE towards the dam when it crossed a previous wake, causing the 2 tubers, including Tuber 1 to hit the rough wake, causing Tuber 1 to be ejected from his respective tube.  Upon ejection Tuber 1 complained of severe back pain and the inability to feel his legs and feet.  The accident was then reported and an ambulance was called to transport Tuber 1 to Wagner Community Hospital.

PFD's were being worn.  The other tuber was not injured.  There were no other objects involved in the accident.  Weather conditions were sunny, with winds of 25mph gusting to 35 mph out of the SSE.  Due to the close proximity of the dam, waves were 6 inches to 2 feet in height.  Alcohol/drugs were not a factor in the accident.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0022
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG SIOUX RIVER
NearestCityTown: N SIOUX CITY
County: UNION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unfamiliar with area
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/09 WCO received a call from OO's brother stating that our department should place bouys on all underwater hazards in the Big Sioux River.  The Brother stated that his brother OO hit some submerged stone and totaled out his boat.  WCO asked if the accident was reported.  The brother stated that is was not.  WCO explained to the brother that failure to report an accident was a crime, and asked to meet with OO.

OO met WCO and WCO (IA DNR) at the Missouri River boat club in Sioux City IA.  OO stated that on July 5th he and his family were boating up the Big Sioux River.  At approximatly 4:00PM they were boating down river at 25-30MPH when they struck some submerged stone.  OO stated that no one was hurt but the boat was totaled.

WCO asked OO: 
-Why he did not report the accident
-Why was he traveling at such a high rate of speed in a risky area
-
OO stated that he did not know that he needed to report the accident.  OO stated that he was boating in the Big Sioux River because the Missouri RIver was packed full of boats and there were no boats up the Big Sioux River from the Missouri River Boat Club.  WCO asked if he thought that the reason no big boats were up there is because it was not safe for larger boats at high speed?  OO agreed that he should have been suspicious.  

OO asked if we could mark the hazards in the Big Sioux River.  WCO explained that it was not feaseable for our department to do so.  OO understood.  WCO issued OO a warning for not reporting the accident.  WCO showed OO the report and that the cause of the accident was operator inexperience.  WCO explained that boaters experienced in the Big Sioux River are aware of hazards in the area and would not have been traveling at that rate of speed in that location of the river.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLDBROOK RESERVOIR
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Fall River County Sheriff's Office investigated report of possible missing subject on 07-20-09 at 8:15 PM.  The wife of the deceased called the Sheriff's Office and advised that her husband was kayaking on Coldbrook Reservoir and did not return.  Investigation resulted in the recovery of the body of the deceased from the water of Coldbrook Reservoir.  The cause of death was ruled a drowning.   The kayak has not been recovered.  The missing kayak is still under investigation.  At 2:40 pm on the above date, the National Weather Service issued a weather warning for the area which included Coldbrook Reservoir.  Investigation conducted by Sheriff's Office indicated that strong winds and large waves were present according to witnesses.  It is believed that these conditions contributed to the accident.


BARDID: 2009-SD-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PELICAN LAKE
NearestCityTown: WATERTOWN
County: CODINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: improper loading
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: PASSENGER/SKIER BEHAVIOR
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at approximately 2 PM  P1 and P2 decided to take a canoe ride on Pelican Lake.  The canoe belonged to the owner of the house that P1 was renting.  P1 stated that there were no PFD's around, but they decided to take the canoe out anyway.  P1 paddled the canoe approximately 100 yards out onto Lake Pelican in a SW direction.  P1 and P2 decided to drift from that location and let the wind bring them back to their home on Lake Pelican.  P1 decided to try to stand up in the canoe and as he did the canoe started wobbling back and forth and eventually capsized.    P1 was able to get the canoe upright and lift P2 into the canoe, which was 3/4 full of water.  P1 then proceeded to try to swim the canoe with P2 inside towards the shore.  P1 stated that the wind kept pushing them East and he was having a difficult time getting closer to shore.  P1 stated that they were able to get the attention of their neighbors who were working in the yard and had them call 911 at 2:23 PM.  At approximately 2:41 members from the Codington County Dive Rescue arrived on scene.  At approximately 2:49 PM the P1 and P2 were located and picked up by members of the Codington County Dive Rescue team.  By 2:54 PM victims were secured on shore and transported to Prairie Lakes hospital where they were treated for Hypothermia.  Blood analysis at the hospital showed P1 with a Blood Alcohol Level of .086%.  P1 told WCO that he had only had a couple of beers that afternoon.  Blood analysis was not done on P2, but P2 stated to WCO that P2 had 1 beer with lunch.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARKLEY LAKE
NearestCityTown: BUMPUS MILLS
County: STEWART
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  

On February 7, 2009 at or around 2258 hours, I arrived at the Bumpus Mills boat ramp after receiving a call that a boat had been found running with no occupant on board.  Based on witness statements and evidence to date, a synposis of the event follows:

This reporting officer found a fiberglass vessel that was grounded on the northern bank of Saline Creek on Barkley Lake with no persons on board.  A witness reports that he found the vessel with the outboard engine running in neutral and he turned the engine off prior to my arrival.  There was no obvious damage to the vessel.  A PFD was found lying behind the drivers seat.  A search of the water was conducted by myself and 2 Stewart County Rescue Squad vessels.  An arial search was conducted by a THP helicopter.  No one was located.    

Stewart County Rescue Squad recovered tody of the operator around 1630 hours on February 8, 2009 approximately 50 yards from where the vessel was located.  The body was transported by Stewart County EMS to the State Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy. The operator was seen putting his boat in the water at the Bumpus Mills boat ramp around 1400 hours on February 7, 2009.  He was alone and was not wearing a PFD.  The operator somehow entered the water and was unable to reboard his vessel.  

Once all witnesses are interviewed and evidence is collected, I will sumbit a final report.Wildlife Officer I
Stewart County


BARDID: 2009-TN-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH HOLSTON LAKE
NearestCityTown: BRISTOL
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/Explosion (unknown origin)
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  On February 24, 2009 Wildlife Officer 2 and I (Wildlife Officer 1), were working together on the South Holston River tail waters.  At 20:19 Officer 2 received traffic regarding a boat fire at Friendship Marina.  We arrived on the scene fourteen minutes later at 20:33.  The following was observed upon our arrival:
Sullivan County Fire, Sheriff, and EMS were on scene.  There was obvious fire coming from three separate boats out on the lake, away from the marina.  After speaking with Fireman 1 of the Highway 421 VFD, I learned that he was the first of the emergency personnel to arrive on scene.  He stated that he entered the burning boat house and cut two of the three burning boats loose to prevent the spread of the fire.  The third burning boat, according to the Friendship Marina owner, had come loose on its own prior to his arrival, and was drifting between the two boat houses.  All three boats at our arrival had been moved out a few hundred yards away from the marina to isolate the fire.  Officer 2 and I made our way down to the slips were the boats had originally caught fire.  We found three additional boats that suffered fire damage in the adjacent slips.  Two of the three were pontoon boats (V5, V6) that suffered minimal damage to vinyl and pedestal seats, but the third was a small houseboat (V4) which sustained some significant damage.  The back deck of the houseboat was severely burned along with the outboard motor and a generator.  There was smoke escaping from inside the cabin so Sullivan County Fire forced their way in and extinguished a small fire that resulted in minimal damage.  Outside of the vessel damage was obvious boat house damage.  Two wooden walkways were burned for a total loss, and the electrical system surrounding the slips involved was damaged.  The metal roofing directly over the slips was severely heat damaged and much of the surrounding roofing was blackened by the smoke.  Fire crews had no means of extinguishing any of the fire other than by throwing lake water from buckets onto the flames.  Eventually a fire boat from Painter Creek Marina arrived and was used to extinguish the fires on the three burning boats.  Once the fire was no longer burning two of the three boats were pulled to shore.  These included a fiberglass Baha vessel (V1) and a Godfrey Pontoon boat (V3) belonging to owner1 and owner 2 respectively.  Both vessels were total losses.  The third vessel, a Chris Craft (V2),belonging to owner 3, sank away from the marina directly after the fire onboard was extinguished.  The first witness to the fire was the marina technician.  He stated that at about 19:30 he was in his house, which is very near the boat house, and that he heard an explosion outside.  He said he thought something on Highway 421 Bridge had exploded, until a couple of minutes later he heard a second explosion.  He looked out his window and saw the dock on fire.  He then got in his truck and got the marina owner, and they called 911.  They then went down to the dock to see what they could do.  He stated that the Chris Craft was on fire and that he then boarded a pontoon boat and made his way near the burning boat.  He could at that point see that the two boats on either side of the Chris Craft, the Baha and the Godfrey, were also burning along with a small fire on the small houseboat at the end of the boat house.  When Sullivan County Fire arrived the marina technician said that he assisted in pulling all three boats out into the lake to prevent the spread of the fire. Wildlife Officer 3 obtained a written statement from the marina technician.  Wildlife Officer Dennis 4 arrived on scene and he and Officer2 photographed and logged the scene.  The following morning Wildlife Officer 5 and I returned to the marina.  We again photographed, as well as video-taped, the scene in the dayligh

PropertyDamageDescription:
Two 28' pressure-treated dock walkways burned totally.  Heavy fire damage to metal roofing above slips, and dock's electrical system.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0003
Date: 2009-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: REELFOOT LAKE
NearestCityTown: TIPTONVILLE
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE: 
In a telephone interview on 3/13/09 Occupant 1 stated that on 3/8/09 he and Occupant 2 arrived at Blue Bank Resort on Reelfoot Lake at approximately 7:30 am. After checking in they loaded their equipment in a resort boat and left the resort by boat.  They went to the northside of "Green Island" to fish for Crappie. The weather was good at that time with 1-2' waves.  At approximately 9:30-10:00 a.m they noticed the wind had increased a great deal.  With Occupant 1 operating they left their location and started back to the resort.  As they rounded the island to the west they had waves 4'-6' feet and water started to come into the boat.  Occupant 1 stated he headed the boat into the waves and within 10-15 seconds they capsized.  They got on the overturned boat and were washed off 4-5 times.  They yelled for help through out the day but were not heard until after dark.  
At approximately 8:00 pm rescue personnel  from Obion County arrived.  The boat was recovered.  Occupant 1 stated he was hospialized from Sunday night until Thursday morning for hypothermia.
I checked with Obion County sheriff's departmemt which stated their officer arrived on scene at 19:57 and EMS tansported one individual to Union City Baptist Hospittal at 20:53 for hypothermia.  The responding sheriff's department officer did not file a report.
I contact Occupant 1 again on 3/20/09 and asked for a list and monetary amount of the personal property lost.  The information is included in this report.

PropertyDamageDescription:
Personal items lost - Garmin GPS, Humminbird fish finder, Minn Kota trolling motor, trolling motor battery, video camera, 12 rods and reels, 2 - tackle boxes, 2 - minnow buckets, 2 - ice chests, 1 pr. eye glasses, 1 - cell phone


BARDID: 2009-TN-0005
Date: 2009-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO LAKE
NearestCityTown: VONORE
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  Victim was travelling up-stream (southeasterly) towards Hwy 411 bridge. At point marked "First Right Turn" the boat made approx. 40 degree right turn and dropped to idle speed. Victim fell overboard and drowned. Boat continued toward point marked "Start of First Circle" where it made a right-hand circle under and west of the bridge. It continued east of the bridge to the intersection of Little Tennessee River and Tellico River where it made another right-hand circle. It continued up Little Tennessee River and started another right-hand circle when it ran aground at point marked "Boat Aground" on the south bank on Fort Loudon State Park. Boat was located running at idle in forward gear.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0006
Date: 2009-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS LAKE
NearestCityTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  

On or about April 21, 2009  at approximately 10 am, Operator was involved in a boating accident on Douglas Lake.  Operator was fishing in the back of Muddy Creek on the South end, when his vessel (V-1) starting taking on water from wave action due to inclement weather i.e wind.  Operator stated the wind was gusting at least 25 mph consistantly.  After V-1 was taking on water, Operator decided to dock his vessel.  After docking, V-1 became swamped/flooded, but was still afloat.  Operator stated his bilge pump could keep up with intake of water.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0007
Date: 2009-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:27:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARKLEY LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLARKSVILLE
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
ON APRIL 4, 2009, AT APPROXIMATELY 12:27, Operator WAS BOATING ON LAKE BARKLEY. Operator's 17' NITRO SANK ABOVE THE ZINC PLANT BRIDGE. THE PLUG WAS IN THE BOAT BUT APPEARED THAT THE BOAT MIGHT HAVE LEAKED AROUND THE TRANSOM AROUND THE JACK PLATE ON THE MOTOR.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0009
Date: 2009-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK LAKE
NearestCityTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  The three parties listed above did depart the Rivermont Boat Ramp by vessel to go fishing on 05/05/2009.  The operator/owner, did attempt to anchor from the stern of the vessel.  The current very swift due to power generation and flood gates being open at the Chickamauga Dam.  Upon the anchor catching, the vessel became unstable.  Occupant 1 did attempt to free the anchor line while operator/owner did operate the vessel in a reverse manner to free the anchor line.  The vessel did then swamp and overturn.  Operator/owner did make it safely to shore.  Occupant 1 and Occupant 2 were not recovered until 05/09/09 and 05/10/09 respectively.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0017
Date: 2009-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: GRAY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday June 1 2009, I was contacted by TWRA dispatch about a boat accident that had occured on 5-31-09 on Boone Lake in Washington County. I responded to 654 Rockingham Road and spoke with P1 and P2. They advised me that their 1998 20' Fisher pontoon boat TN 9166 CE was involved in a boat accident the prior evening. I interviewed four individuals that observed the accident. P3 stated that he was a passenger on a pontoon boat being operated by P4. P3 said that P4 was drinking alcohol and was driving too fast while attempting to pull up to a private dock within the No Wake Zone at Rockingham Marina. He struck a 1975 17' Bonito Runabout , a 1989 18' Chrysler sailboat, and the wooden dock. There were two large dents and scratches in the sheet metal on each side of the bow of the pontoon boat. There were minor scratches on each of the other two boats. Witness 1 and 2  were standing on the dock that was struck when the accident took place and their statements wereconsistentt with P3. I also interviewed P4. P4 stated that P3 was operating the boat the whole time and at no point did he drive the boat. He also stated that he had not been drinking. After interviewing all parties involved, I determined that P4 was the operator of the pontoon boat  at the time of the accident. Alcohol was involved and I will be presenting this report to the Washington County Assistant District Attorneys for advice on any criminal charges.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0018
Date: 2009-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY LAKE
NearestCityTown: GALLATIN
County: SUMNER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: other
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  
P1 was traveling upstream in Old Hickory Lake in his Ranger bass boat on 05/20/2009 at 08:30 a.m.  He was traveling at roughly 55 mph.  The water was calm and smooth.  As he was traveling he hit a submerged object.  P1 says that he never saw the object.  As he hit, P1 was ejected from the boat.  He was wearing his life jacket and had his kill switch lanyard clipped to it.  The loop that the lanyard was clipped to on the life jacket broke as he was ejected.  Thus the kill switch was never activated on the boat.  The boat turned during the collison and headed toward the Gallatin Steam Plant where the barges tie up at.  The boat hit the bank and ramped into the woods.  The boat was completely out of the water. P1 floated down stream to Bull Creek, where he was able to get out of the water.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: TULLAHOMA
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1, A PWC OPERATED BY P1 AND OCCUPIED BY P2 (SON), WAS TRAVELING SOUTHEAST TOWARD AWALT BRIDGE.

V2, A PWC OPERATEP2's MOTHER), WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND AT A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 30 YARDS.

WITNESSES AND OPERATORS STATED THAT BOTH VESSELS WERE MOVING AT 30-35 MPH WHEN V1 HIT A WAKE FROM A PASSING BOAT RESULTING IN VICTIM BEING EJECTED BACKWARDS INTO WATER. V2 OPERATOR SAW VICTIM IN WATER AND LET OFF THROTTLE. V2 CONTINUED ON COURSE, STRIKING VICTIM IN BACK OF HEAD.  VICTIM SUFFERED SINGLE 13CM LACERATION FROM BACK OF HEAD ACROSS TOP REQUIRING 36 STITCHES.

THIS ALL OCCURED IN THE GOURDNECK HOLLOW AREA OF TIMS FORD RESERVOIR.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. LOUDOUN LAKE
NearestCityTown: KNOXVILLE
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday May 30 , 2009 at around 4:00 pm P1 was kneeboarding behind the vessel being operated by P2. P1 fell off of the kneeboard and struck an unknown object with her right cheek and sustained a laceration that required 14 stitches.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0022
Date: 2009-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: DECATUR
County: MEIGS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE: P1 was operating his vessel downstream on the Hiwassee Portion of Chickamauga Lake in the vicinity of the Highway 58 TWRA Access Area where he had launched his vessel earlier in the day.  The were returning to the ramp at approximately 1:00 am on Sunday May 31 when he failed to negotiate the turn from the main river channel into the embayment containing the ramp resulting in his vessel colliding with the rip rap bank of the Highway 58 Bridge area.  The vessel struck the bank with such force that it caused a large hole in the starboard side of the bottom of the vessel which later caused it to fill with water and sink.  P1 and P2 attempted to secure the vessel to the back with ropes to prevent it from sinking further.  P1 admitted that he had been drinking and that alcohol was a contributing factor to the incident.  

There were no other vessels involved in the incident P1 was accompanied by one passenger, P2.  Both parties received injuries from the incident and neither of them sought out medical attention.  Based upon my observation of their injuries and the damage caused to the vessel by their bodies' impact with the vessel upon its impact with the bank, I feel that each of them should have sought immediate medical attention.  The damage to the vessel is extensive on the interior of the vessel as well as on the exterior and structure of the vessel.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0024
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: SPRING CITY
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travelling into the boils below Watts Bar Dam to fish.  The water started to pull the vessel toward the turbines.  The operator tried to reverse the engine which caused water to come over stern of vessel and killed the moter.  The vessel was pulled into the turbine housing and was beating against the concrete.  Another vessel came into the turbine housing and the occupants of the damaged vessel got onto the second vessel and were transported to the public boat ramp below the dam.  The water released the damaged vessel which floated downstream and was recovered by another vessel.   The vesel is a total loss. The top hull totally separated from the bottom hull


BARDID: 2009-TN-0026
Date: 2009-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO LAKE
NearestCityTown: LENOIR CITY
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
While towing a tube, the wake of a large passing vessel came over the starbord stern.  The vessel started toward the boat ramp to attempt to ground the vessel before sinking.  The operator navigated to within about 30 yards of the shore before they had to abandon ship.  The vessel sank stern first until the outboard bottomed out leaving about four feet of the bow sticking out of the water.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: CHARLESTON
County: BRADLEY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  On or about Saturday April 4, 2009 at approximately 17:00 P1 (14) was operating a vessel owned by his grandfather P2 who was also on board in position to take control of the vessel when 2 passengers were thrown from the vessel resulting in a serious injury to one of the passengers.  On board the vessel were his grandfather P2, his sister P3 (11) and his cousin P4 (13) who were both thrown from the vessel.  This resulted in P4 being injured and transported to the Emergency Room by the Bradley County EMS service.  

The party had been fishing on the Hiwassee River portion of Chickamauga Lake since approximately 14:15.  They had decided to return to BandB Marina to return home.  Prior to this time P2 had been operating the vessel.  He decided to let P1 operate the vessel on their return trip.  The vessel was traveling upstream at maximum throttle (approximately 35 mph according to P2) with the motor trimmed all the way down when P1 initiated a left turn to return to the marina without reducing his speed.  It appears that the force of the turn on the steering wheel caused P1 to lose control of the steering wheel thrusting the boat into a very sharp turn.  The force of the turn threw P3 and P4 who were sitting on the rod storage lockers on the port side of the vessel into the water.  P4 appears to have been struck by the boat's propeller causing her injuries to her arm.  P2 was seated beside P1 and was able to take control of the vessel and operate it to the girls' location in the water and together P1 and P2 were able to retrieve them back into the vessel.  P2 then operated the vessel back to BandB Marina where Bradley County EMS transported P4 to SkyRidge Hospital for treatment of her injuries.  She was later treated and admitted to the hospital.

The operator at the time of the incident has some experience operating a vessel, but not extensive experience.  He has not completed any sort of boat safety operational training.  He is also 14 years of age and not currently licensed to operate a motor vehicle.  His operator inexperience and excessive speed while initiating the turn with the motor trimmed all the way down along with his inability to maintain control of the vessel appear to be causes of the incident.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH DOWN OWL HOLLOW TOWING A SKIER ON A WAKEBOARD. THE SKIER WAS INEXPERIENCED . WHEN THE SKIER HIT THE EDGE OF A WAKE CAUSING THE SKIER TO FALL WHICH CAUSED THE WAKEBOARD TO FLIP UP AND HIT THE SKIER ON THE TOP OF THE HEAD CAUSING A LARGE CUT.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0030
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:36:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE
NearestCityTown: SMYRNA
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/6/09 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:36 AM, P1 AND P2'S BOATS COLLIDED INTO ONE ANOTHER INSIDE THE CHANNEL PERCY PRIEST LAKE NEAR THE MOUTH OF STEWARTS CREEK IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY. P2 WAS ALONE BUT P1 HAD HIS TWo SONS WITH HIM AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. OPERATOR STATEMENTS AND BOAT DAMAGE INDICATE THAT THE VESSELS WERE HEADING IN THE SAME GENERAL DIRECTION FROM THE MAIN CHANNEL TO THE CHANNEL OF STEWARTS CREEK. FURTHERMORE, THE DAMAGE INDICATES THAT P2 (V2) WAS OVERTAKING P1 (V1). THEREFORE, P2 SHOULD HAVE GIVEN WAY SINCE P1 WAS OPERATING THE "STAND ON" VESSEL. UNAWARE OF P1'S VESSEL'S PRESENCE, P2 CONTINUED TOWARDS THE MOUTH OF STEWARTS CREEK IMPACTING P1'S BOAT ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. NO ONE RECEIVED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED TREATMENT BEYOND FIRST-AID.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: PIN OAK LAKE
NearestCityTown: LEXINGTON
County: HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  
UN 6/1/09 AT 11:15 AM, 1, OFFICER 1, RECEIVED A CALL FROM DISPATCH ABOUT A REPORTED PWC ACCIDENT ON PIN OAK LAKE IN HENDERSON COUNTY. THE ACCIDENT REPORTEDLY INVOLVED ONE VESSEL WHICH HAD ON OCCUPANT THAT WAS INJURED. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE SCENE AT 12:15 PM, I OBSERVED THAT THE VESSEL INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT HAD BEEN LOADED ON THE TRAILER AND THE INJURED OCCUPANT WAS BEING TRANSPORTED BY LIFEFLIGHT TO MEMPHIS MEDICAL CENTER. AT THIS TIME STATEMENTS WERE TAKEN FROM THE WITNESS 1. BASED ON STATEMENTS FROM THE WITNESS AND OPERATOR LATER ON 6/9/09, I CONCLUDED THAT P1 WAS PROBABLY PERFORMING A SHARP LEFT TURN AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED WHEN SHE WAS EJECTED FROM THE PWC. AS HER UPPER BODY CROSSED THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE VESSEL, HER LEFT FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN THE FOOT WELL OF THE PORT SIDE. THIS MOST LIKELY CAUSED A CRANKING FORCE CREATING STRESS ON HER LEFT LEG CAUSING IT TO BREAK. THE ACCIDENT OCCURED APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS EAST OF VILLA 7 NEAR PIN OAK LODGE. I HAD NO REASON OR PROBABLY CAUSE TO BELIEVE P1 WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0032
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityTown: PARSONS
County: DECATUR
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS CRUISING ALONG WESTERN SHORE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. V2 HAD CRUISED PAST V1 THEN TURNED TO THE PORT SIDE AND STRUCK V1. V2 WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. DAMAGE TO V1 WAS STARBOARD SIDE FRONT DECK AND PONTOON. DAMAGE TO V2 WAS STARBOARD SIDE REAR WHERE PONTOON OF V1 OPENED A HOLE BIG ENOUGH TO SINK V2 IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. WHEN I ARRIVED ON THE SCENE, V2 WAS TIED TO A GRAVEL DREDGE WITH ONLY THE POINT OF THE BOW ABOVE THE WATERLINE. V1 WAS SECURED TO A DOCK APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE UPSTREAM. OCCUPANTS OF V2 HAD BEEN PICKED UP BY ANOTHER PONTOON AND LEFT THE AREA. OCCUPANTS OF V1 HAD STAYED AT THE SCENE.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0035
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE LAKE
NearestCityTown: MORRISTOWN
County: HAMBLEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:    ON Sunday, June 7, 2009, at approximately 15:45 hrs, P1 was operating a red Tahoe runabout, Vessel #1, in the area known as Ski Hollow in the Macedonia area of Cherokee Lake.  P1 was traveling east in a fairly narrow channel.  Also on board the vessel was wife, and their eight-week-old son.  P2 was operating Vessel #2, a Kawasaki Personal Watercraft (PWC).  His son was a passenger.  P2 stated that he was following Vessel #1 in an attempt to clear the narrow channel.  P2 stated that he was 85 to 100 feet behind vessel #1.  P1 states that he met a Mastercraft ski boat in the narrow channel.  P1 states that he slowed his vessel in order to smoothly cross the wake of the Mastercraft.  At this point, Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 on the ski platform and ramped up onto the rear and into the passenger compartment of Vessel #1.  P2 caught the fifth toe of his right foot on an object on Vessel #1, most likely the ski ladder of Vessel #1, causing a deep cut or puncture wound between his 4th and 5th toes.  His son hit the canopy support structure of Vessel #1.  The bow of Vessel #2 struck P1 in the back of the head, knocking him forward into the ski mirror on Vesssel #1, breaking it.  Vessel #2 came to rest partially supported by the front passenger seats and the back of the rear seat of Vessel #1.  P2 was able to push Vessel #2 off of Vessel #1.  P1 and P2 exchanged information and seperated.  P1 then drove Vessel #1 to Hamblen Boat Dock to report the incident, and P2 took Vessel #2 to his father-in-law's residence.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: FORT PATRICK HENRY
NearestCityTown: KINGSPORT
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday June 9 2009 there was a boat accident on Fort Patrick Henry Lake in Sullivan County. P1 was standing on the back of a 22' Centurion ski boat preparing to enter the water to wake board. P1 was holding the ski rope when he jumped into the water. The rope was wrapped around his right thumb and his body weight caused the rope to tighten around his thumb. As a result, there was a partial amputation of his right thumb. He was treated and released at a local hospital. Ther are no charges are pending.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0038
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: HIXSON
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  

According to the operators at the time of the collision, The operator of Vessel #1 had made a turn in the back of a slough followed by Vessel # 2.  Vessel #1 slowed down and the operator fo Vessel #2 was following inside the wake of Vessel#1.  As Vessel #1 slowed, the operator of Vessel #2 indicated he looked up and could not stop as the other vessel slowed.  He attempted to turn but the vessel would not turn (off throttle steering), and he collided with vessel #1.  Upon collision, vessel #2 rode up on the rear of Vessel #1 and glanced off tho the port side of Vessel # 1 after striking the victim in the back.

This synopsis was based solely on operator statements as there was little/no damage observed upon inspection of the pwc's.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0039
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS LAKE
NearestCityTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-28-09 at approximately 18:20 I received a call from TWRA dispatch that a vessel that had been rented from Lighthouse Point Marina on Douglas Lake had been returned damaged. I arrived at Lighthouse Point Marina at approximately 18:44. I found that P1 had been operating a rented pontoon boat from Lighthouse Point Marina. P1 said that he and his wife had driven the pontoon boat to The Point Marina on Douglas Lake and had docked, tied the boat to the dock on the port side at the bow and the stern and gone inside the resturaunt. After returning to the pontoon boat they found that the rope used to tie off the front of the pontoon boat had been taken off and only the stern line was still secured to the dock. The boat's bow had been floating freely which caused damaged to the front port panel and the port stern panel and the port side of the cowling. It is unknown what the boat had collided with at the dock.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0040
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityTown: CARYVILLE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  Victim was cruising and jumping wakes and lost control and was thrown from the PWC injuring his back.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0041
Date: 2009-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: JOHNSON CITY
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
OtherAccidentEvent: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE: 

On June 12, 2009 at approximately 8:00pm, I was notified by T.W.R.A. dispatch of a boating accident on Boone Lake near Rockingham Dock and point 16. I was advised that this accident involved a vessel that had sunk and one occupant was missing and had possibly drowned. I arrived at the scene at 8:15pm.

According to operator and occupant statements, P1 was operating the vessel when he struck a rock near Deer Lick Island. Passenger, P2, was able to view the prop and determined that the vessel must return to the ramp at TVA access. Approximately 20 minutes later the vessel had took on enough water that the operator decided to turn toward shore. When the vessel was approximately 40 feet from shore, the occupants bailed out as the vessel capsized. Occupants P1, P3, and P4 swam to shore. Occupant, P2, was missing. He was last seen in the water by P3. Nearby witnesses, came to render aid when they saw the  waving for help.P1 had called 911 and witness 1 later told the 911 operator of their location. EMS and TWRA soon arrived on scene.  P1 was determined to be the operator of vessel. He appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and or drugs and was arrested on scene for B.U.I. Search for the missing occupant, P2, lasted into the evening. The search was conducted by Kingsport Life Saving. On Saturday, June 13, 2009 at approximately 6:30pm the body of P2 was found near the location of the overturned vessel. An autopsy of the body was requested by the District Attorney’s office and TWRA.

The vessel was secured by TWRA and was removed from the water at 12:05 am on June 13, 2009. Water was noticed draining from the vessel’s bilge from two transom drains that are designed to drain water from transom deck in front of engine. Upon initial inspection, these drains seem to be altered from original design. There was also evidence that the vessel had recently struck a hard object due to damaged fiberglass and damaged propeller. Scheduled test on the vessel may show if this damage could have caused the vessel to take on water and capsize.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0042
Date: 2009-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOUDON
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  On the early morning of 06/26/2009, Vessel #1 was at anchor on the Tennessee River/Watts Bar Reservoir.  The occupants of the vessel were in town from North Carolina on a fishing trip.  Vessel #2 was motoring upstream pushing one 200' empty barge.  Vessel #2 impacted Vessel #1 at or about the 591.1 Tennessee River Daymarker.  The pilot of Vessel #2 stated that he felt the impact and put his vessel into reverse.  That was when a capsized vessel with two individuals climbing on was spotted drifting down the starbord side of the barge.  The two individuals were recovered and the capsized boat was tied to the side of the barge.  The crew aboard Vessel #2 were made aware of a third occupant still being in the water and the barge was then tied to western shore to attempt a recovery.  At some time during the incident, the Coast Guard was notified and emergency personnel were dispatched.  This happened in Loudon County, Tennessee at or about 02:00.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0043
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE
NearestCityTown: NASHVILLE
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
DRIVER ALONG WITH 2 PASSENGERS ABOARD A SEADOO JETSKI LEFT DOG LEG COVE AND HEADED TOWARDS HOLE-IN-WALL ISLAND. WATER CONDITIONS WERE CHOPPY DUE TO NUMEROUS BOAT TRAFFIC. THE JETSKI STRUCK A LARGE WAVE AT OVER 40 MPH WHICH EJECTED ALL 3 OCCUPANTS INTO THE WATER. THE DRIVER CONTACTED THE HANDLEBARS BEFORE HITTING THE WATER. THE MIDDLE PASSENGER'S HEAD HIT THE DRIVER'S HEAD AND THEN STRUCK THE WATER WITH A HARD IMPACT. THE BACK PASSENGER HAD A CONTUSION AND CUT ON HIS HEAD BUT REFUSED TREATMENT. THE DRIVER WAS TREATED AND RELEASED. THE MIDDLE PASSENGER HAD THE MOST SEVERE INJURIES AND HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO VANDERBILT ER. (THE REAR PASSENGER HAD A MINOR CUT ON HIS HEAD AND A BRUISED SPOT BUT HE REFUSED TREATMENT.) THE VESSEL WAS TRAVELING AT EXCESSIVE SPEED FOR THE CONDITIONS AT HAND.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0044
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Ripley
County: LAUDERDALE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  Vessel was headed NE toward Ashport boat ramp to load up on trailor. While traveling, the vessel experienced some large waves which were approx. 4-6ft tall and boat struck a submerged object and jerked the steering wheel out of his hand and threw  the operator and the passenger out of the port side of the boat. While in the water at some point, the prop struck the operator in the head. The operator and the passenger were rescued by another boat nearby.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0045
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE
NearestCityTown: ANTIOCH
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
i RECEIVED A CALL FROM DISPATCH ON 7-5-09 STATING THAT THERE WAS A BOATING ACCIDENT AT 4-CORNERS MARINA ON J. PERCY PRIEST. THE VICTIM (VESSEL 2) STATED THAT HE PARKED HIS BOAT IN A SLIP DUE TO THE RAIN. THE OWNER OF THE SLIP ARRIVED SHORTLY AFTER AND WANTED HIS SLIP(VESSEL 1). VESSEL 2 MOVED OUT OF THE SLIP AND DOCKED APPROXIMATELY 50 FT OUTSIDE THE SLIP. VESSEL 1 THEN MOVED INTO THE SLIP AND STARTED TO TIE UP. IT THEN MOVED BACK OUT OF THE SLIP , HITTING VESSEL 2. VESSEL 1 THEN SPUN AROUND AND BACKED INTO THE SLIP.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0046
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE
NearestCityTown: SMYRNA
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
P1'S BOAT SUNK AT APPROXIMATELY 15:00 NEAR THE JEFFERSON SPRINGS BOAT RAMP ON PERCY PRIEST LAKE. THIS OCCURRED ON 6/21/2009. THERE WERE FOUR PEOPLE ON BOARD BUT NO ONE WAS INJURED. A ROTTEN TRANSOM CAUSED THE MOTOR TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE BOAT. THE BOAT BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER AND SANK.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: JOHNSON CITY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
According to statements received from persons on board V1, P1 (victim) was attempting to wake board by starting from the swim platform of V1.  The victim held the handle of the ski rope in his left hand and the slack red ski rope in his right hand.  The victim slowly let the ski rope play out from his right hand until he was approximately 10 feet behind V1 at which point in time the victim fell.  P2 heard the victim yell at him for help and he immediately jumped into the water to render aid.  P2 noticed the ski rope wrapped tightly around the victim's left bicep area.  As the victim was being helped and/or loaded onto V1, 911 was contacted.  V1 transported the victim to Jays Boat Dock on Boone Lake.  The victim was wearing a type III pfd during this incident.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0048
Date: 2009-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: DECATUR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  According to the vessel operator, P1 was driving his vessel southbound down the Tennessee River just South of Cottonport Marina.  He had throttled his vessel up on-plane when he collided with a floating log.  His vessel immediatly began taking on water.  He was able to drive it back and get it in the trailer before it sank.  There was a medium sized area on the port hull that did show tearing/ripping of the fiberglass about halfway down the hull ripping toward the stern.  P1 was waiting on an estimate for repairs.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0049
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:52:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS LAKE
NearestCityTown: SEVIERVILLE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE: ON JUNE 27, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 22:52 VESSEL 1 OPERATED BY P1 WAS TRAVELLING FROM FLAT CREEK TOWARD THE NORTHERN BANK OF DOUGLAS LAKE. VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELLING EAST COMING FROM COWBOYS TOWARD THE DAM WHEN VESSEL 2 STRUCK VESSEL 1 AFT OF THE HELM ON THE STARBOARD SIDE AND TRAVELLED OVER VESSEL 1 AND ACROSS THE PORT BOW HULL. THE PATH OF INITIAL ENGAGEMENT IS 122 DEGREES OCCURRING ON THE STARBOARD SIDE HULL JUST BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. A SECOND PATH OF ENGAGEMENT LOCATED ON THE STARBOARD SIDE HULL JUST IN FRONT OF THE THROTTLE IS 116 DEGREES. THE THIRD PATH OF ENGAGEMENT LOCATED ON THE PORT SIDE HULL AND CARPETED AREA OF THE PLATFORM IS 124 DEGREES. VESSEL 2 IMPACTED WITH ITS BOW TO VESSEL 1 AT THE INITIAL PATH OF ENGAGEMENT. VESSEL 2 THEN IMPACTED WITH ITS LOWER UNIT VESSEL 2 AT THE SECOND PATH OF ENGAGEMENT. VESSEL 2 THEN IMPACTED WITH ITS LOWER UNIT VESSEL 1 AT THE THIRD POINT OF ENGAGEMENT.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0050
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityTown: CAMDEN
County: BENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
APPROXIMATELY 17:20 OFFICER 1 AND I RECEIVED A CALL FROM OUR DISPATCH ABOUT A BOAT SINKING AROUND CRAPPIE HOLLOW ON KENTUCKY LAKE (TN MARKER 108). ONCE ON THE SCENE WE SAW A BASS BOAT HALF SUBMERGED AND THE OTHER HALF ON THE BANK. AFTER QUESTIONING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS WE FOUND OUT THAT THE BOAT SANK WHILE THEY WERE FISHING. WE DID OBSERVE A CRACK IN THE TRANSOM OF THE VESSEL. THE CRACK SEEMED TO HAVE BEEN DONE PREVIOUSLY BEFORE THIS TRIP. EVERYONE ON BOARD DID NOT HAVE ANY INJURIES. THE OPERATOR KNEW SOME OTHER PEOPLE ON ANOTHER VESSEL AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO TOW THE VESSEL BACK TO THE RAMP. OFFICER 1 AND I LEFT THE SCENE AT THAT POINT.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0051
Date: 2009-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityTown: CAMDEN
County: BENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, 4/11/09 at approximately 5:45pm V1 was traveling east on Kentucky Lake near TN river mile 107.8.  V1 was being operated by P1.  P2 was an occupant in the vessel.  P1 was operating V1 new the south bank of the river channel to avoid the rougher water near the middle of the river. P2 leaned down in the vessel to look for crackers to eat.  At the same time, P1 leaned down in the vessel to change the radio station.  V1 collided witht he south bank and lodged among several limns and roots growing from a tree on the port side.  It also was lodged against a large log on the starboard side.  Neither occupant  saw V1 headed toward the bank until the impact occurred.  Officers 1, 2, and 3 responded to the accident.  Officers 1 and 2 arrived at the accident site and relayed its exact location to officer 3 who was enroute with EMS personnel aboard his vessel.  Upon EMS personnel arriving at the scene, the decision was made to fly both individuals to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.  The two injured persons were stabilized and carried by TWRA patrol boats across the river channel to the north bank on the Duck River Refuge.  They were then loaded onto two helicopters and flown to Vanderbilt Hospital.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0052
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityTown: DOVER
County: STEWART
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4, 2009 at or around 1308 hours, I received a report of a Boat Accident on KY Lake near Piney Campground and arrived on scene at 1335 hrs.  Based on statements of those involved and observations made at the scene, a synposis of the events follows:P1 was operating a vessel and picked up P2, P3 and P4 at the Blackoak boat ramp at LBL Piney Campground on KY Lake.  The vessel then proceeded upstream near the right decending bank on KY Lake.  The operator states as they got 'on plane', he hit a 'high roller' and then heard some commotion behind him and found P3 sitting on the floor complaining of severe back pain.  He states he idled to the Sweetgum Boat Ramp at Piney Campground on LBL where Stewart County EMS was called and transported P3 to Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN. P3 was reported to be sitting in the middle of the rear bench seat.   She states that when the vessel hit the wake that she "came out of her seat and landed in the floor". She indicates that she does not believe that the operator was operating unsafe.

The overall wave conditions were calm, however there was considerable wakes being created by large pleasure boats in the channel.  The river channel is approximately 3/4 miles from where this vessel encountered the wake.  It has been my experience that it can be difficult to predict when you will encounter wakes from these type vessels running in the channel.  

Excessive speed is listed as a contribiting cause of the accident due to the fact that if P1 was going slower when he hit the wake, P3 would not have bounced out of her seat.  P3 was admitted to the hospital and diagnosised with a T-12 fracture.  She was discharged home on 7/11/09.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0053
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK LAKE
NearestCityTown: JASPER
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 was at anchor in the Rock Quarry slough area of Nickajack lake with 7 people on board. There was 4 adults and 3 children. While at anchor P1 observed another boat comming toward them.  P1 said he yelled to try to get their attention and used his right arm to try to keep the boats from impacting each other. His arm was caught inbetween the two boats and was broken. Vessel # 2 was operated by P2. He had been towing two tubes with three children on them. P2 stopped towing and went to the back of the boat to pull in the ropes and the tubes.He was not looking at where the boat was drifting and his boat struck vessel # 1 and the arm of P1. The two parties exchanged  names and phone numbers and P1 was taken to Shellmound Rec. area and waited for the abulance to arrive and trnsport him to the hospital in Chattanooga. P2 went back to Hales Bar marina where he was camped.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0054
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
15 YEAR OLD OPERATOR OF PWC STATED THAT HE WAS HEADED UP INTO ANDERSON BRANCH TOWARD MARINA ON TIMS FORD RESERVOIR. HE STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELLING ABOUT 55 MPH WHEN HE TURNED AT "NO WAKE" BUOYS AND STARTED BACK OUT OF ANDERSON BRANCH. HIS PWC HIT A LARGE WAKE CAUSING HIM TO GRIP THE THROTTLE HARDER AND SKIP ACROSS THE WATER INTO THE BANK WHERE HE WAS EJECTED OFF THE STARBOARD SIDE. OPERATOR SUFFERED ABRASIONS AND BRUISES TO HIS RIGHT HIP AND KNEE. PWC HAD SCRATCHES AND GOUGES TO STARBOARD SIDE OF THE HULL AND RUB RAIL WAS PULLED LOOSE.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0055
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: HARRISON
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: Dock - To include decking, cross braces, upright piers.
RedactedNarrative:
Based on operator and witness statements, The operator, P1, was driving his vessel North on Chickamauga Lake outside of the navigation channel when he collided with a dock.  His boat did proceed all the way through the wooden dock and out the other side.  The collision was heard by some parties who rushed to the scene from a nearby home on the lake.  Upon their arrival, the vessel did flee the area with the witnesses following.  P1's vessel did run out of gas soon after he left the scene.  The parties who were following him did assist them by towing them to Harrison Bay State Park and call 911.  The arriving sheriff's deputy did recognize that it was a boating accident and called me to work the crash.  P1 was subsequently arrested for Boating under the Influence after he did admit to being the driver at the time of the crash.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0056
Date: 2009-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:25:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: DECATUR
County: MEIGS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  

Based on statements made by the passenger and operator of Vessel #1, They were idling out of the slough where they had spent the night on their cabin boat.  The boat started running a little rough so P1 gave it a little throttle.  He did indicated he was running the installed ventalation system.  P1 stated that his passenger was in the cabin when a flash fire ignited in the engine compartment and came out into the floor area/vent area and then immediately receded.  As soon as it receded, it ignited again and quickly engulfed the boat. P1 and his passenger were forced to jump overboard and swil ashore.  They were picked up by a fisherman and taken to his house where they notified Rhea County SO and TWRA.  P1 indicated that he had some carburator work within the last three weeks.  He did have visible blisters on his legs, ankles, and feet but refused treatment.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0059
Date: 2009-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL LAKE
NearestCityTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS TRAVELING UP FALLING WATER RIVER AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00 PM. VESSEL STRUCK A MOSTLY SUBMERGED TREE and TRAVELLED ALONG TREE. VESSEL BEGAN TAKING OM WATER ALMOST IMMEDIATELY.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0060
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:42:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE
NearestCityTown: SMYRNA
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
P1 WAS PULLING HIS DAUGHTER, P2, ON A TUBE WITH HIS 1998 CARAVELLE INTERCEPTOR. P2 FELL OFF THE TUBE. P1 THEN WENT BACK TO PICK HER UP. HE PULLED NEXT TO P2 BUT ACCIDENTALLY PULLED PAST HER. THEREFORE HE REVERSED HIS BOAT. P2 SIMULTANEOUSLY PULLED HERSELF TOWARDS THE BOAT AND BEGAN TRYING TO RELOAD. SHE WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROPELLER'S POSITION AND THE DANGER IT POSED. THE PROPELLER STRUCK P2 ON HER LEFT LEG. SHE SUFFERED THREE LACERATIONS. ONE REQUIRED SURGERY BUT THE OTHER TWO RQUIRED ONLY FIRST-AID.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0061
Date: 2009-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE LAKE
NearestCityTown: TALBOTT
County: HAMBLEN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  

On July 2, 2009 between 4:45 and 5:00 pm P1 of Morristown advised that he was a passenger in his fifteen foot McDaniel motorboat with four juvenile occupants on Cherokee Lake near the Hamblen/Jefferson County line.  A fourteen year old named P2 was identified as the operator by P1.  P1 stated that the boat had left a campsite near point 9 and was traveling downstream towards a restauraunt named Planet Wings at Black Oak boat dock.  Near point 4 the bow of the vessel began to rise up and P1 advised that he moved to the bow area of the boat in an attempt to get the bow back down.  His son who was apparantly riding in the rear of the boat said that the boat was taking on water.  At this point P1 advised that he took control of the vessel and tried to drive towards the shore.  The engine apparently stalled and would not restart.  P1 then entered the water and discovered that the drain plug had came loose.  Waves continued to wash over the stern and P1 stated that he put his finger into the hole to try and plug it.  He then advised the passengers to put on their life jackets and the boat sank.  A Pontoon boat picked up the crew and took them back to a freinds dock.  An injury to P1's left arm was suffered as he possibly impacted the boat as he entered the water.  P1 smelled of alcoholic beverage and had bloodshot glassy eyes.  When asked about alcohol consumption P1 denied having consumed any alcohol.  His eyes were checked and showed signs of alcohol consumption.  Officer 1 asked P1 to blow on him and the smell alcoholic beverage was on his breath.  P1 still maintained that he had not consumed any alcohol and that the smell was Copenhagen snuff.  P1 then stated that he had consumed alcohol after the accident on his friends boat dock as he waited for his wife to arrive.  He stated that he drank about 3/4 of a can of beer at around 5:15 pm.  operator initially refused a request to determine his BAC.   He then changed his mind and willingly allowed his blood to be drawn.  Blood was drawn at about 7:15 pm from P1 to determine BAC.   TheTBI crime lab in Knoxville on Strawberry Plains Pike will be performing the analysis.

The value for the boat was determined by searching the NADA website and the maximum value for a similar boat was:

$1030.00


BARDID: 2009-TN-0062
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH HOLSTON LAKE
NearestCityTown: BRISTOL
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, July 4, 2009 P1 approached TWRA Officers at Laurel Marina on South Holston Lake.  She stated that at approximately 17:05 that day she had been involved in a boat accident.  She stated that she along with her friend P2 were sitting on the bow of her boat watching three of their friends swim in the lake in front of the boat.  The vessel was drifting along the western side of the main channel between Lakeview Marina and Laurel Marina.  She said that there was no one operating the vessel at that time, and that they were just sitting and swimming.  Then without warning an unknown, unidentified PWC struck the starboard side of their boat's stern.  P1 stated that no one was injured but the PWC immediately drove away.  No one sitting or swimming near the boat was able to give more of a description of the PWC or its occupants than that it was two people on a dark colored PWC.  P1's vessel was damaged but not rendered inoperable and she drove the vessel back to Laurel Marina and docked it in their slip.  She then contacted TWRA.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0063
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityTown: NEW TAZEWELL
County: Union
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
MachineryFailure: Steering
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE: A 2001 18' NITRO, OPERATED BY P1, HAD JUST BLASTED OFF FROM BROGAN ACCESS AREA HEADING UPSTREAM FISHING IN A BASS TOURNAMENT.  P1 STATED HE HAD LOOKED AT HIS GPS AND WAS RUNNING 38 MPH.  A BOLT HAD CAME LOSE FROM THE HYDRAULIC HOUSING ALLOWING THE MOTOR TO TURN FREELY CAUSING THE VESSEL TO MAKE A HARD RIGHT TURN EJECTING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER.  BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING TYPE III FLOATATION DEVICES BUT THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE THE ENGINE KILL LANDYARD ATTACHED TO HIM.  THE VESSEL CONTINUED TO CIRCLE AROUND STRIKING THE OPERATOR IN THE HEAD AND RUNNING COMPLETELY OVER THE PASSENGER.  THE OPERATOR SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD.  THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A LACERATION ON TOP OF THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND A LACERATION TO THE UPPER PORTION OF RIGHT ARM CAUSED BY THE PROP OF THE VESSEL.  THE PASSENGER ALSO SUSTAINED A BROKEN RIB AND PUNCTURED LUNG ON THE RIGHT SIDE.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0064
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO LAKE
NearestCityTown: LENOIR CITY
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was headed upstream on Tellico Lake when they passed a large cruiser headed downstream.  There were also two PWC's operating in the area.  The operator of Vessel #1 was concentrating on the PWC's and didn't notice the large wake they were approaching from the passing cruiser.  The impact from the wake pitched the wounded occupant into the air several feet and then she came down harshly onto the seat injuring her tailbone.  They then transported her to Ft. Loudon Marina so she could be transported to the hospital.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0065
Date: 2009-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY LAKE
NearestCityTown: MT JULIET
County: WILSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Floating Object
PropertyDamageDescription: Broken dock
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing out of slip 142 at Cedar Creek Marina and struck Vessel 2 and the floating dock.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0067
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: PINEY FLATS
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4th 2009 at around 5pm I was notified by TWRA dispatcher that a single PWC accident had occured with damage but no injuries.It was later determined that two PWC were involved with one operator sustaining a slight nose bleed after hitting the left side of his face on the water.The collision occured on Boone Lake in Sullivan County upstream from the Cross Anchor community at around 2pm. Both operators are juveniles and are identified as P1 (V1) and P2 (V2). Officers 1 and 2 arrived at the residence and started the investigation and interview of P1. P1 was operating a Yamaha waverunner that was registered and he has completed Boater Safety. He gave a written statement saying that he and V2 had been cruising the lake between their lake houses. V1 said that they had gone past the Cross Anchor community and he had stopped approximately 50 feet from the shore on the right of the channel below point 10. He saw V2 operating approximately 300 feet below him and then started looking at the cows in the fields. He then said that he looked to his left and saw V2 coming at him and shut his eyes and braced for the impact. He opened his eyes after the impact and saw V2 strike his face on the PWC before falling into the water. He then yelled to V2 to get on his PWC and head to his house before the PWC sank. They arrived at dock and were met by V1 parents who saw the damage and told V2 to get home before the PWC sank. They then called TWRA to report the accident. I then went to the lake house with officer 1 to interview v2 operator.We arrived and found that the PWC had been trailered and parked at the house.I looked at the damage to V2 and saw that he had a puncture on the left side below the rub rail at the bow and realized that it couldnt match the damage to V1. I then interviewed P2 who had been operating a Yamaha waverunner that was not registered and he has not completed Boater Safety. He gave a written statement with a similar scenario except that he said V1 was 75 feet in front of him and made a sharp left turn in which he could not avoid colliding with the left bow of V1. We then left the  residence and continued our patrol shift. I reviewed the photos and realized that the damage to V1 ran from bow to stern and that the damage to V2 ran from bow to stern so their scenarios did not match the damage. I reinterviewed P2 and had him manauver two toy PWCs to show me how the collision occured and he collided them the same way that he said in his statement. I then told him that the damage did not fit the statement and asked him to explain how the damage got on his PWC and he could not. I then reinterviewed v1 operator and he gave me the same manauver as in his statement. I then told him that his statement did not match the damage and he came up with a manauver in which the damage more closely fit. He said that V2 could have come toward him from the left but turned sharply to the right and collided with his left side. He said that just before the impact he felt a spray of water on his face.He said that earlier in the day V2 had been splashing him and could have been trying to do it again when he was hit. It appears that the damage to V1 and V2 came from colliding with each others left side. It appears that the operator of V1 was drifting or sitting still when the collision occured and that V2 was cruising but turning right and slowing down before colliding with V1. The operator of V1 is the stand on vessel and all others must avoid him and V2 was the give way and must yield. It appears that V2 violated TCA 69-9-504 reckless operation of a PWC by not giving way to V1 and possibly trying to splash V1. The operator of V2 has not completed Boater Safety a violation of  TCA 69-9-226 and did not have the PWC registered violation of TCA 69-9-207.These are preliminary charges and are subject to the Sullivan County DAs office recomendations and further investigatio


BARDID: 2009-TN-0068
Date: 2009-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:53:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: CHATTANOOGA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  P1 and a passenger P2 were riding a pwc near Booker T State Park. P1 was operating the pwc and was driving back towards the boat dock at Booker T.. En route to the shore they turned and began to turn over. The passenger grabbed P1 from behind causing both of them to fall into the water. P1 complained of his leg hurting.  The witness  picked P1 up ant took him to shore were they assessed in injury and called 911. P1 was transported to the hospital. He was treated and released for a pulled muscle. No damage was done to the PWC.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0074
Date: 2009-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: CHARLESTON
County: BRADLEY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  On or about 7/15/09 P1 was operating a personal watercraft that is owned by P2.  He had borrowed the watercraft from P2 from whom he had previously received permission to do in exchange for routine maintenance performed on the watercraft.  He was riding the personal watercraft when he stated that he struck a mass a debris that included some woody materials that were attached to the bottom as well as other woody materials that were floating.  P1 estimated his speed to be around 35-40 mph.  He was traveling upstream through the cuttrhough that leads to Candies Creek at the upstream end of Ledford Island toward the main Hiwassee River Channel.  He stated that he had just taken back off and was picking up speed rapidly heading for the main river channel and was looking at a house on the bank to his right.  He stated that when he looked up he was just about to collide with a large mass of woody debris in the river.  He stated that when he realized he was going to impact the debris that he let off the throttle but did not think that he had time to try to perform any sort of evasive maneuver to avoid the pile of debris.  The force caused by the impact with the debris threw him from the personal watercraft and in the process he collided with the portions of the vessel including the handlebars which appears to have caused his injuries.  The vessel sustained damage along the bottom and wood fragments were seen in the damaged fiberglass.  P1 rode the vessel back to the Marina after the accident which was approximately 200-300 yards away and walked to his home which is located on the Marina property.  He left the watercraft tied up at the marina until the next day.  The next morning he sought medical treatment at Erlanger Medical Center where he was treated and released later the same day.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0076
Date: 2009-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: SODDY DAISY
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Based on all three witness/operator statements, which were all conflicting, and the physical damage that was noted on both of the vessels: It appears that both vessels were operating at or below idle speed when they collided just outside the Holly Circle boat ramp along Soddy Creek.  It appears that V1 was engaged in a turn and V2 was either idling toward/drifting near V1.

Either version told by the operators could be validated by the physical damage which consisted of:

- V1 - A fiberglass gouge mark and some fiberglass spiderwebbing along the starboard side behind the drivers seat.  There was also some slight damage to the rubrail noted.
-V2 - A small amout of black plastic rubrail embedded behind the bow eye.

This concludes my investigation unless new witnesses or evidence arises


BARDID: 2009-TN-0079
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL LAKE
NearestCityTown: MCMINNVILLE
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
P1 and P2 were the operators of both jet ski's. Both had left Rock Island State Park , with P3 a passenger on the Jet Ski with P2 (V1). P1 was the operator of V2. They had both been riding in circles and "playing" on the PWC's when V1 came to a stop. The circles they had been riding in had created some large wakes and as V2 came back to where V1 had stopped, the PWC's were "bobbing" up and down on the large wakes. As V2 approached V1 on one of these large wakes, the operator of V2 said that he accidentally hit the throttle as V1 dipped own in the wake and V2 was angled or cresting upwards.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0080
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLIFTON
County: DECATUR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER STATED THAT HE HAD WORKED ON THE BOAT ALL WEEK TO GET IT RUNNING FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. ON FRIDAY HE GOT THE BOAT REPAIRED, FUELED IT UP AND WENT TO THE RIVER. AFTER CRUISING FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS THE BOAT QUIT RUNNING. HE STATED HE TIED IT TO THE BANK AND LEFT IT. THE WAS BEFORE DARK, AROUND 20:00. BOAT WAS REPORTED ON FIRE SHORTLY AFTER 21:00. OWNER WAS CONTACTED AROUND 22:00 BY DECATUR 911 AND ADVISED HIS BOAT WAS ON FIRE. I TALKED WITH TEH OWNER THE NEXT MORNING.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0081
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityTown: WAYNESBORO
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESS SYNOPSIS: OPERATOR ALLOWED GRANDSON (P1) TO OPERATE VESSEL WHEN P2 LEFT HELM AND WALKED TO THE BOW OF THE BOAT. THE BOAT SUDDENLY STALLED AND P2 WAS EJECTED INTO THE WATER IN FRONT OF THE BOAT. THE BOAT RAN OVER HIM. LACERATION TO LEFT TEMPLE AREA OF HEAD.

OtorPERA PUSHED VESSEL FROM BEACH AND WENT TO HELM OPERATING VESSEL. BOAT RAN OUT OF GAS. FUEL LINES WERE CHANGED TO AUXILLARY FUEL TANKS. P1 STARTED THE VESSEL AND IT WAS RUNNING ON A PLANE AT 20 MPH THEN SUDDENLY DIED. P2 WAS SITTING IN A CHAIR ON THE BOW OF THE PONTOON BOAT AND WAS EJECTED AND WAS RUN OVER BY THE BOAT. P1 IMMEDIATELY JUMPED INTO THE WATER TAKING A LIFEJACKET FOR HIMSELF AND THE VICTIM. HELP WAS HAILED FROM PASSING BOATERS AND FRIENDS. THE VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO CLIFTON MARINA AND TRANSPORTED TO WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL. LATER TRANSPORTED TO VANDERBILT HOSPITAL FOR HEAD INJURIES.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0082
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLIFTON
County: DECATUR
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-25-09 around 2:30p.m. P1 and family went to Eagle Nest Island on TN. River, Clifton TN.  They lounged around the beach area a while and P1 drank 2 beer during this time.  P1 then got in his boat to take P2 (his fiancé’s daughter, age 16) tubing.  P3, P1’s daughter (age 14) and P4, P2’s boyfriend (age 15) were observers on the vessel.  The vessel was a 17 ft. open type bass boat with an outboard motor.  Both P3 and P4 were sitting on the bow decking of the boat facing P2 being pulled on the tube.  P4 was directly in front of P1, who was driving and P3 was on the port (left) side bow deck.  P1 was pulling the tube from the island area downstream toward the Clifton Marina when he struck a green buoy which hit the starboard (right) upper portion of the hull where it meets the gunwale in front of the drivers console.  The tube which carried P2 was dragged into the buoy knocking P2 off the tube.  P1 circled around and P4 jumped in and helped P2 into the boat.  P1 said he was meeting 3 boats and he was focusing all his attention on avoiding these boats and did not see the buoy.  When he struck the buoy he immediately let off the throttle and swerved, then the tube struck the buoy, throwing P2 off and P1 circled and got P2.  P1 did say his view was obstructed by the other occupants of the boat which were sitting in front of him.

Independent wit 1 who was at Eagle Nest Island was watching P1.  He said he was watching them the whole time and noticed they were going to hit the buoy and said “hey dad they are going to hit that buoy”.  At which time witness 2 looked up and P1 struck the buoy.  Both witness 1 and 2 got in their boat and went over to render aid.  They both said there were no other boats in the vicinity at the time of the accident.  P2 was not knocked unconscious according to occupants of boat.  They got her into the boat and laid her down because they were afraid of back and head injuries.  They went and picked her mother up at the island and headed to Clifton Marina.  Her mother called an ambulance on the way to the marina.  P2 complained of head pain, leg, and side pain.  She refused to be transported by lifeflight to Vanderbilt which was in the vicinity and was then transported to Wayne Co. Medical Center where she was examined, x-rayed and had cat scans which all came back showing no fractures or internal injuries.  Visually she had a bump on the back of her head, and scratches which appeared to be from the tube or the rope across the right side of her torso and across her legs.  She was released from the hospital around 9:00p.m. that night.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0083
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW LAKE
NearestCityTown: BYRDSTOWN
County: PICKETT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE TRAVELING TOGETHER BACK TO HOUSEBOAT LOCATED IN BIG HOLLOW. V2 PASSED IN FRONT OF V1 AND V1 STRUCK V2 AND DRIVER IN LOWER LEFT LEG.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0085
Date: 2009-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. LOUDOUN LAKE
NearestCityTown: KNOXVILLE
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:   On or about 7-9-09 at approximately 21:45 the vessel being operated by P1 (V2) was struck by the Vessel operated by P2 (V1).  V2 was heading into the ramp at Concord Park approaching the no wake zone at a slow, just above idle speed.  V1 was coming from the main lake channel towards the no wake zone on plane.  Approximately 30 yards outside of the no wake zone V1 struck V2 on its port side.  V1 traveled across V2 from approximately the midship on the port side and across to the starboard side bow.  Based upon injuries suffered by the passenger on board V2 it appears he was struck by V1 resulting in a broken back, broken ribs, as well as internal injuries.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0086
Date: 2009-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityTown: BUCHANAN
County: HENRY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  On July 2, 2009 at approximately 5:10 p.m., V1, a 1989 Ercoa 25' pontoon boat, was traveling west on the Tennessee river, south of the Hwy 79 bridge, near river mile 68.5.  V2, a 2003 20' Skeeter bass boat was traveling north in approximately the same area.  As V2 was passing behind pontoon boat 2 headed east, Operator2 was watching pontoon boat 2 and did not notice V1 that was crossing in front of him from the right.  V1 passenger saw V2 coming and told Operator1 to put the shift lever in neutral, which he did.  V1 passenger began waving his arms and yelling to get Operator2' attention.  Just before impact, Operator2 turned and saw V1.  Operator2 took his foot off the throttle of V2 and attempted to turn to port, but it was too late.  V2 impacted V1 in the front port side where  two passengers were seated.  V2 passed over the front of V1 and re-entered the water on the opposite side.  Three occu-pants were thrown into the water.  The accident was called in to Henry County 911 dispatch.  TWRA dispatched.  Officer went to the accident scene on the water and began giving assistance to the injured occupant.  Officer also went to the accident site on the water.  Officer went to Paris Landing boat ramp where another occuapnt had already been brought in to the ramp, and loaded into an ambulance. This occupant was pronounced dead on the scene and occupant2 was brought in to the ramp and eventually flown to Vanderbilt hospital for further treatment.  Officer gave sobriety tasks to Operator2 on the water.  Operator2 was brought to Paris Landing and was given further sobriety tasks by officer.  He was placed under arrest for Boating Under the Influence.  Operator2 and occupant on v1 both consented to giving blood samples to TWRA, and they were collected by the coroner.  Both V1 and V2 were towed in to Paris Landing boat ramp by Norman's Marine Service.  The boats were impounded by TWRA personnel and locked at a storage facilty.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0088
Date: 2009-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:33:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: DAYTON
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  Based on my investigation, interviews with occupants/vessel operators, and witnesses at the scene, Vessel#1 was turning into Richland Creek at approximately 45-50 mph.  Vessel #2 was moored to a tree from the bow of the pontoon and anchored from the stern along the North bank of the Creek.  Vessel #1 collided with vessel #2 on the starboard side near the middle and ramped over vessel #2.  This caused 2 of the 4 people on vessel #2 to jump/be ejected overboard.  The occupants of vessel #2 indicated that vessel #1 did slow slightly then proceed back to a fast pace toward Dayton boat dock.  This information was later verified in a field interview regarding the collision by the operator of vessel #1 who was uninjured.  The operator of vessel #1 did proceed back to Dayton boat dock where Datyon Police/Rhea County S.O. held him until I arrived.  Vessel #2 was taken to Bluewater Campground with 2 of the 4 occupants.  The other 2 occupants did ride with a witness to Dayton boat dock.



Both vessels were impounded for further investigation.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0090
Date: 2009-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO LAKE
NearestCityTown: VONORE
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  On July 16, 2009 at approximately 10:15 am Vessel 1 was coming around the point, entering Bat Creek embayment, while Vessel 2 was coming around the same point exiting Bat Creek embayment. A third, uninvolved vessel passed between Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 throwing up a rooster-tail of water that obstructed the vision between Vessel 1 and Vessel 2. Both Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 tried to alter their course to avoid collision, but they both altered in the same direction. Vessel 2 then spun hard right. The back left corner of Vessel 2 struck the right side of Vessel 1 between the live-well and the front deck.

Update: Diagram was added on August 19, 2009


BARDID: 2009-TN-0091
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS LAKE
NearestCityTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:   OPERATOR 1 WAS TOWING HER NEPHEW,OCCUPANT 1 AND SON, OCCUPANT 2 ON A TUBE BEHIND THE PWC.  SHE STATED THAT WHILE SHE WAS MAKING A TURN THE TUBE HIT A WAVE AND THE BOYS WERE THROWN FROM THE TUBE.  OCCUPANT 1 STRUCK A SET OF STEPS AND/OR A FLOATING DOCK BELONGING TO OWNER 1.  THE WIDTH OF THE COVE IS APPROX. 165 FEET WIDE.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0092
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:04:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO LAKE
NearestCityTown: VONORE
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  Victim was Teak Surfing/Platform Dragging at approximately idle speed in the Nine Mile Creek embayment of Tellico Lake approximately 1000 feet downstream of the Hwy 72 East bridge. Victim disappeared from the swim platform without witness. Victim's body was recovered two days later by a Rescue Squad Drag Team. Awaiting autopsy report to determine reason for drowning.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0095
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL LAKE
NearestCityTown: SPARTA
County: WHITE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was the operator of a boat being operated on Great Falls Reservoir. On July 3rd, 2009 at approx. 1:00pm she was moving upstream on the Caney Fork River pulling a tube with 3 people on board. After losing one of the people on the tube Operator 1 began turning the boat sharply while still moving somewhat fast. As she turned, she realized that the momentum was carrying the tube towards the bank and she "froze" not sure what to do next. Before hitting the bank, the second person fell off but Passenger 1 remained on the tube striking the bank and hitting his head against the rocks


BARDID: 2009-TN-0096
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  
ON 7/25/09 AT APPROXIMATELY 17:30 HOURS, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM DISPATCH TO GO TO THE E.R. WHERE PERSONS HAD BEEN HIT BY A BOAT PROP. WHEN I GOT THERE AND HAD SPOKEN WITH EACH PERSON INVOLVED AND HAD RECEIVED WRITTEN STATEMENTS FROM EACH, I BEGAN BY TAKING THE OPERATORS BLOOD AND BASED UPON EACH STATEMENT AND THE INJURIES INVOLVED, HAVE WRITTEN MY REPORT AS SO. 

V1 WAS ANCHORED OUT CLOSE TO THE SHORE BUT BEGAN TO NOT HOLD AND DRIFT INTO SHORE. TWO PERSONS WERE ON BOARD AND FIVE WERE SWIMMING AROUND THE VESSEL. V1 HAD DRIFTED TO THE BANK AND THE OWNER ASKED A LADY TO MOVE IT OUT INTO DEEPER WATER BUT SHE COULDN'T DRIVE IT SO OPERATOR 1, THE OTHER PERSON ON BOARD, STARTED UP V1 AND BEGAN TO MOVE IT FORWARD. THE TWO VICTIMS WERE HOLDING ONTO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE VESSEL WHEN IT WENT FORWARD CAUSING THE VICTIMS TO BE SUCKED UP UNDER AND HIT BY THE PROP. VICTIM ONE RECEIVED A MINOR INJURY TO HER RIGHT BIG TOE AND VICTIM TWO RECEIVED A CUT ACROSS HER BACK DOWN TOWARD AND ALONG HER BUTT CHEEK TOTALING 15 STITCHES.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0097
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORMANDY LAKE
NearestCityTown: TULLAHOMA
County: COFFEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM FELL OUT OF VESSEL AT BOW. 

VICTIM WAS FISHING WITH SPOUSE, STOOD UP AND FELL OUT OF THE VESSEL. SPOUSE YELLED FOR HELP AND TWO OTHER MEN FISHING NEARBY CAME TO ASSIST. SPOUSE CONDUCTED CPR UNTIL AMBULANCE ARRIVED. VICTIM WAS NEVER REVIVED.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0098
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
ON 7/1/09 AT ABOUT 15:00 HOURS, OPERATOR 1 WAS PULLING TWO TUBES AND HAD THREE PERSONS ABOARD THEM. HE WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN TO GO BACK DOWNSTREAM WHEN ONE OF THE TUBES SMASHED INTO THE OTHER TUBE CAUSING THE VICTIM TO HIT HER LEFT MIDDLE TOE INTO THE LEG OF THE OCCUPANT OF THE OTHER TUBE. VICTIM WENT TO THE E.R. ON 7/2/09 AROUND 14:20 HOURS. MINOR INJURY TO TOE.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0099
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: BUTLER
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: Rave Aqua Jump Inflatable
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday August 2, 2009 at approximately 17:15, I received a phone call from Johnson County Dispatch about a boat fire in Johnson County in the area of McGuire Rd. on Watauga Lake. When I arrived, I spoke with a Operator 1 who owned the vessel that caught fire. I observed a 1985, 19' correct craft vessel which was mostly under water except for about 5 feet of the bow which was tied off to a nearby tree. Operator 1 Stated that he was operating the vessel on the lake and he smelled some gas fumes so he brought the vessel to shore. he then inspected the vessel and tried to restart the engine and it caused it to backfire and ignite the engine compartment. Operator 1 stated he started to extinguish the flames when his fire extinguisher ran empty. He then exited the vessel when it got too hot. It is unknown what contributed to the start of the fire. There was also damage caused to an inflatable trampoline. There were no injuries or charges pending. Damages were estimated by the owner to be approximately $6,000.00. The Rave Aqua Jump was estimated to be a $2,000.00 loss.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0100
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: HAMPTON
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  
 On 08/09/09 at 14:15 I Officer 1 was advised of an individual in the water at Fish Springs Marina on Watauga Lake in Carter County, TN.  The individual was in the water just a few boat slips down from where my patrol boat  is docked and where I was at the time of notification.  When I arrived to the scene, Passenger 1 was in the water and couldn’t re-board the vessel ( TN8576 CG) or the dock.  I , Officer 1, and some other citizens helped Passenger 1 put on a personal flotation device.  At this point, I instructed a pontoon boat with a ladder to come to assist  Passenger 1.  When the pontoon arrived, Passenger 1 was assisted onto the pontoon via the ladder and brought to the dock.  Passenger 1's arm appeared to be injured and she refused Emergency Medical Services to be called.  Instead, Passenger 1’s, husband Operator 1 would transport  her to Sycamore Shoals Hospital.  Upon arrival at  Sycamore Shoals Hospital, I Officer 1 met with them to take statements and assess injuries.  After Passenger 1 was x rayed the staff at Sycamore Shoals Hospital determined that Passenger 1 had suffered a broken arm 
Based on statements, Operator 1 was the operator of the pontoon vessel TN 8576 CG, and was returning to dock at Fish Springs Marina slip 88.  At which point Operator 1 lined up the vessel for docking and turned the motor off.  Passenger 1 was standing at the port side gate when the vessel was approaching the dock.  The vessel was being secured to the dock by port side cleats.  When the vessel was drifting closer to the dock, Passenger 1 stepped to the dock to secure the vessel.  At this point, Passenger 1 slipped into the water and struck her arm on the dock causing the injury.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0101
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: JOHNSON CITY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday August 16 2009 at approximately 16:34, there was a boat accident on Boone Lake between Winged Deer Park and Sonny's Marina in Washington County. Operator 1 was operating a 1994 14' Sea Ray jet boat while towing Passenger 1 on a tube. Operator 1 was making large circles and during one turn there was too much slack in the tow rope. Passenger 1 stated that the tube rotated in the water and it allowed the tow rope to slip under his left leg. When the boat came out of the turn and the rope tightened. The rope and the carribeaner, attached to the tube, caught his left calf and tore it loose from the bone. The tear started in the bend of the knee and extended approximately 10 inches toward the ankle. Operator 1 called 911 and flagged down a pontoon boat and a speed boat for help. Two men loaded Passenger 1 onto the speed boat and took him to Sonny's Marina. Passenger 1 was transported to Johnson City Medical Center where he was admitted and had surgery on his leg. 
              Operator 1 had not completed a Boaters Education Course as required by law. The case file will be reviewed by the Washington County District Attorney's office to determine if there will be any charges.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0104
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCOEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: DUCKTOWN
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: NA
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim rolled his kayak while going through rapid, striking underwater rock causing a laceration to forehead.  Victim was EVACed and rode by private vehicle to hospital where he received stitches.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0106
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:10:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: PATRICK HENRY
NearestCityTown: KINGSPORT
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:   On  August 8th 2009 at around 12:10 Operator 1 and a friend had blasted off at a fishing tournament at Warriors Path Park on Patrick Henry Lake in Sullivan County. Operator 1 said that he had turned his docking lights on to see if anything was floating in his way before getting on plane. He did not see anything and proceeded to get on plane when he saw a 30 foot log in front of him but could not turn to avoid it. He struck the log with his engine which was knocked completely of its mount and sank into the lake. He said that the boat was taking on a little water from the stern and that another fisherman behind him came and towed them into the dock. He said that no one was injured in the incident. The majority of the damage was limited to the stern area where the engine was mounted. He has not recovered the engine nor believes that it is possible. There is also a chunk missing on the side of the boat where the engine flipped forward and struck the boat before entering the water. His passenger  gave the same account of the incident.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0107
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1, A PWC WITH TWO OCCUPANTS, WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 20-40 MPH AND STRUCK V2, A PONTOON BOAT WHICH WAS DRIFTING OUTSIDE A "NO WAKE ZONE" AT DEVIL'S STEP BOAT RAMP. INFORMATION WAS LIMITED BECAUSEOF A LACK OF WITNESSES. PEOPLE ON BOTH VESSELS WERE IN SAME PARTY AND OPERATOR OF PWC WAS POSSIBLY RETURNING HIS PASSENGER TO PONTOON BOAT. HE APPROACHED AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED THEN LET OFF THE THROTTLE, REALIZING HE WOULD COLLIDE WITH BOAT. HE CUT THE STEERING HARD TO PORT AND HIT THE THROTTLE WHERE HIS VESSEL STRUCK BOARDING LADDER AND OUTBOARD MOTOR OF V2. V1 HAD MINOR DAMAGE TO STARBOARD SIDE (SCRATCHES, GOUGE TO RUB RAIL). V2 HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO OUTBOARD MOTOR, WARPED TRANSOM MOUNT AND BENT BOARDING LADDER. NO OPERATORS OR OCCUPANTS HAD ANY INJURIES.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0108
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 8-9-09 AROUND 16:09 HOURS, V1 AND V2 WERE TRAVELING NORTH TOWARD THE STATE PARK AND TIMS FORD. STATEMENTS TAKEN FROM WITNESSES AND THE THREE PERSONS ON BOARD V2 STATED THAT THERE WAS A VERY BIG WAVE WHICH CAUSED V1 TO SLOW DOWN AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN THE OPERATOR OF V2 REALIZED THAT SHE WAS STOPPED (V1), IT WAS TOO LATE TO DO ANYTHING AND HIT V1 ON THE RIGHT REAR OF V1. TWO OF THE THREE PERSONS ON V1 WERE EJECTED OFF V1. V2 OPERATOR STATED SHE WAS GOING TO CROSS OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF V1 WHEN SHE HIT V1. 

SEE NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0109
Date: 2009-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: DECATUR
County: MEIGS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 approached a dock too fast and struck the dock.  Operator stated he had drank 1 beer.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0110
Date: 2009-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCOEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: DUCKTOWN
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/25/09 AT APPROXIMATELY 14:10 HOURS, I WAS FLAGGED DOWN ON U.S. HWY 64 IN THE OCOEE RIVER GORGE AT DIXIE DRIVE AND ADVISED OF A RIVER ACCIDENT. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR AN AMBULANCE TO MY LOCATION. OPERATOR 1 WAS KAYAKING WITH ACE OCOEE FUNYAKS THROUGH THE MIDDLE OCOEE RIVER. OPERATOR 1 CAPSIZED HIS KAYAK IN TABLE SAW RAPID AND STRUCK A ROCK SWIMMING THROUGH THE RAPID. OPERATOR 1 WAS HELPED BACK INTO HIS BOAT AND EDDIED OUT BELOW TABLE SAW RAPID. OPERATOR 1'S RIGHT FOOT/ANKLE WAS DISPALCED AND WAS SPLINTED BY GUIDE 1 (TRIP LEADER) PRIOR TO MY ARRIVAL. AMBULANCE ARRIVED ON SCENE WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF MY CALL. PATIENT WAS PLACED IN A STOKES BASKET AND CARRIED UP AN EMBANKMENT TO THE WAITING AMBULANCE. OPERATOR 1 WAS TRANSPORTED BY MEDTRANS AMBULANCE SERVICE OF POLK COUNTY TO SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER IN CLEVELAND, TN.

OPERATOR 1 DISLOCATED HIS RIGHT FOOT AND FRACTURED HIS RIGHT FIBIA WHICH REQUIRED 7 SCREWS AND A TITANIUM PLATE.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0111
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 - PONTOON PULLING 3 SEPARATE TUBES WITH 1 OCCUPANT PER TUBE
V2 - PWC WITH OPERATOR AND 1 PASSENGER RELATED TO GROUP ON V1

V1 OPERATOR STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING TUBES IN CIRCLES AND LOST PERSON ON TUBE (VICTIM). HE WAS MAKING A LARGE TURN TO RETURN TO PICK HER UP. V2 OPERATOR AND PASSENGER STATED THAT THEY WERE JUMPING WAKES IN AREA BUT DID NOT THINK THAT THEY WERE THAT CLOSE TO OTHER GROUP AND DID NOT SEE THE VICITM FALL OFF TUBE. WATER WAS VERY CHOPPY DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND THEY STATED THAT LARGE WAKE WASHED OVER THEM OBSTRUCTING VIEW. WHEN THEY CAME OVER WAKE, OPERATOR SAID HE SAW VICTIM IN WATER BUT COULD NOT STEER AWAY FROM HER IN TIME. THE BOW OF V2 CAME DOWN OR SLID INTO VICTIM CAUSING LARGE CONTUSION ON HER RIGHT BICEP.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0112
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY LAKE
NearestCityTown: GALLATIN
County: SUMNER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5/7/2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 03:13 HOURS, SUMNER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTY WAS DISPATCHED TO THE BOAT RAMPS OF OLD HICKORU LAKE IN THE CASTALIAN SPRINGS AREA TO ATTEMPT TO LOCATE two people. A FRIEND OF THEIRS HAD CALLED THE TROUSDALE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND STATED THAT subject HAD TOLD HIM BY PHONE THAT HE AND HIS FATHER WERE STRANDED IN A BOAT ON THE LAKE IN THE CASTALIAN SPRINGS AREA AND HAD INJURED HIS LEG. WILDLIFE OFFICER WAS CONTACTED. DEPUTY MET HE AND subject1 WIFE AT THE OLD UNION BOAT RAMP. SHE STATED THAT SHE HAD DROPPED THE BOAT, subjects OFF AT BULL CREEK BOAT RAMP AT APPROXIMATELY 17:00 HOURS ON 5/6/2009.

AT APPROXIMATELY 04:20 HOURS ON 5/7/2009, SUMNER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTY MADE CONTACT WITH  subjects AT BULL CREEK BOAT RAMP. THEY WERE IN POSSESSION OF SEVERAL COOLERS, FISHING RODS AND TACKLE BOXES. SUBJECT2 STATED THAT THE INJURY TO HIS LEG WAS CAUSED BY A CATFISH HE HAD CAUGHT. SUBJECT2 TOLD OFFICER AND SEVERAL OTHER OFFICERS THAT HE HAD OBSERVED A BOAT ANCHORED IN THE WATER OUTPUT OF THE GALLATIN STEAM PLANT. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A FISHING POLE WITH ITS LINE IN THE WATER BUT NO ONE WAS AROUND THE BOAT.

AT APPROXIMATELY 05:55 HOURS ON 5/7/09, DEPUTY ARRIVED AT THE GALLATIN STEAM PLANT AND LCOATED VICTIM' BOAT. THE BOAT WAS ANCHORED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 FEET FROM THE SHORE, DIRECTLY OUT FROM THE TWRA MUSSEL HATCHERY. DEPUTY BOARDED THE BOAT AND STATED THAT IT HAD APPEARED SOMEONE HAD TAKEN ITEMS FROM THE BOAT. DEPUTY OBSERVED THE STERN LIGHT HAD BEEN BENT AND BROKEN. HE ALSO OBSERVED A RED JACKET, BLUE HAT AND BROWN PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE ABOARD THE BOAT. DEPUTY STARTED THE BOAT MOTOR WITH NO PROBLEMS. WILSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTIES LOCATED VICTIM' TRUCK AND BOAT TRAILER PARKED AT COLES FERRY BOAT RAMP IN WILSON COUNTY.

ON 5/7/09 AT APPROXIMATELY 08:02 HOURS, WILDLIFE OFFICER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL RECOVERED VICTIM' BODY. HE WAS RECOVERED AT THE MAIN CHANNEL OF THE CUMBERLAND RIVER AND THE MOUTH OF STATION CAMP CREEK (N 36.19.427 W 86.28.366). aN AUTOPSY WAS PERFORMED ON VICTIM ON 5/10/2009. THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS RULED A DROWNING. THERE WAS NO PHSYICAL TRAUMA TO VICTIM' BODY.

THE SUMNER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF VICTIM.  subjects HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH THEFT. THEY STOLE SEVERAL OF VICTIM' BELONGINGS FROM HIS BOAT. A TEXT SENT APPROXIMATELY 22:00 HOURS FROM ONE OF THE subject’s PHONES INDICATED THAT THEY HAD LOCATED AN EMPTY BOAT AND THAT THEY WERE GOING TO STEAL IT. THE CASE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0113
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityTown: ESTILL SPRINGS
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
ON 8/15/09 AROUND 16:20 HOURS, V1 WAS TRAVELING TOWARD ROCK CREEK BRIDGE WHEN OCCUPANT 1 WAS SKIING AND WANTED TO SKI TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOAT'S WAVE WHEN THE BOARD DUG INTO THE WAVE AND CAUSED HIM TO FALL IN WHICH THE BOARD STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT EYEBROW.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0114
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY LAKE
NearestCityTown: HARTSVILLE
County: TROUSDALE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT , OCCUPANT 1 WAS SITTING ON THE BOW OF THE BOAT.  OPERATOR 1 WAS OPERATING THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND OPERATOR 2 WAS MANUALLY STEERING THE MOTOR.  THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THE BOAT WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. 
THE THREE ADULTS HAD BEEN DRINKING.   OCCUPANT 1 STATED THAT HE WANTED TO JUMP OFF THE BOW WHILE THE BOAT WAS UNDERWAY.   OPERATOR 2 TOLD HIM IF HE WANTED TO JUMP OUT, TO JUMP OFF OF THE SIDE, NOT THE FRONT "BECAUSE THAT IS NOT SAFE".  AT THAT TIME, OCCUPANT 1 FELL OFF THE BOW OF THE BOAT AND WAS RUN OVER. HE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES TO HIS RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER.    HE WAS LIFELIGHTED TO VANDERBILT HOSPITAL.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0115
Date: 2009-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENNESSEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: NEW JOHNSONVILLE
County: HUMPHREYS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
ON MONDAY, 8/17/09, operator WAS HEADING NORTH ON THE TENNESSEE RIVER. AROUND 13:15-13:30 operator WAS APPROACHING THE MOUTH OF THE DUCK RIVER. operator BEGAN PUSHING THINGS UNDER THE PASSENGER CONSOLE AND LOOKED UP AND SAW HE WAS HEADED DIRECTLY AT THE BANK. operator DID NOT HAVE TIME TO TURN THE BOAT BUT JUST BRACED FOR IMPACT. operator STATED THAT HE WAS PROBABLY TRAVELING AROUND 60 MPH. THE VESSEL HIT THE BANK, WENT AIRBORNE FOR SEVERAL FEET AND THEN SKIDDED UNTIL IT STOPPED APPROXIMATELY 150-200 FEET FROM THE WATER'S EDGE. operator REMAINED IN THE VESSEL THROUGHOUT THE IMPACT AND SKIDDING. HE WAS UNINJURED.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0116
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. LOUDOUN LAKE
NearestCityTown: KNOXVILLE
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Based on information to date:  The above listed individuals were fishing around the 636 river mile marker.  The above individuals were fishing just upstream from the confluence of Little River and the Tennessee River.  The above vessel was achored from the starboard cleat at the stern.  At approximately 13:30 hours a large vessel came by creating a wake that topped the gunwale and swamped the vessel.  The vessel then capsized putting both occupants into the water.  The occupants were wearing pfds and were able to swim to shore uninjured.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0118
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: TEN MILE
County: MEIGS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/Skier Behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  Based on witness statements and my investigation, Vessel #1 was leaving the Lighthouse Restaurant/Bar at Euchee Marina at around 12:45 a.m. on 09/05/2009.  On board this vessel were 6 other occupants.  They departed past the bouys at Euchee Marina and proceeded to speed up to between 20-30 mph.  At this time one of the vessel occupants riding in the bow area of the vessel stood up.  At some time while standing up, victim fell over the bow of the vessel.  operator stopped the boat and the occupants started searching for victim from the boat and in the water.  The vessel occupants did call 911 which originated in Roane County who did dispatch TWRA officer by patrol boat to the scene.  Officer requested Roane County 911 to contact water rescue and myself.  

An intensive search for victim  was conducted on 09/05, 09/06, 09/07, and 09/08/2009.  His body was located by rescue/law-enforcement personnel on 09/08/2009 at approximetly 10:20 a.m. in the vicinity of where the incident occured.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0119
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY LAKE
NearestCityTown: LAKEWOOD
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  
     Based on witnesses statements Vessel 2 was launching his boat at Blackjack Cove on September 6th 2009. (vessel 2) stated his boat was not acting properly and gave it gas. His boat then struck Vessel1 which was tied to the dock. As the collision occured, Vessel1 stated she tried to push the nose vessel 2 off of her boat. Officer and I arrived on the scene approximately two hours later. Vessel2 was given Field sobriety and arrested for BUI. Witnesses with Vessel2 stated he had not had anything to eat or drink since the accident. Vessel1 went to a walk in clinic after giving a statement. A doctor put her in an arm sling and wrist brace,


BARDID: 2009-TN-0121
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL LAKE
NearestCityTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 and Occupant 1 were fishing in an aluminum boat. Operator 1 was in the back of the boat and they needed to change the batteries. He told Occupant 1 to stay still in the front while he turned around and changed the battery. Operator 1 stood up and the boat tipped to one side. Water came in over the side near the back. He said the boat filled up with water and sank in less than 1 minute. Occupant 1 had a PFD on. Operator 1 did not have a PFD on. All the PFD's were in the front of the boat with Occupant 1. Operator 1 managed to find the gas tank that was floating and held onto it until people came out and picked them up.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0122
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:10:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caney Fork River
NearestCityTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Based on witness statements, victim and subject were fishing in a small pond buddy boat below Center Hill Dam. The generator was on and the sluice gate oped and their boat was caught in the strong back current toward the dam in front of the sluice gate. According to subjects they jumped out of the boat because they thought it was going to capsize. operator was caught in the current and swept toward the dam and out toward the wing wall. operator was picked up by two men in a canoe off the end of the wing wall. subject swam back to the boat and was picked up clinging to the boat.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0123
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARKLEY LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLARKSVILLE
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
ON 8/8/2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 14:29 HOURS, BODY WAS RECOVERED FROM THE CUMBERLAND RIVER IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE. ON 8/6/2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 18:30 HOURS HIS BOAT WAS REPORTED TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY 911 CENTER AS BEING EMPTY AND ANCHORED AT THE MOUTH OF THE RED RIVER IN CLARKSVILLE. TWRA WAS NOTIFIED AND ARRIVED ON SCENE AT APPROXIMATELY 19:00 HOURS. IT WAS ASSUMED THAT VICTIM FELL OVERBOARD WHILE TRYING TO CATCH BAIT FISH WITH A THROW NET. THE THROW NET WAS HOLDING THE BOAT IN PLACE, NOT AN ANCHOR. MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES ALONG WITH SEVERAL CANINE UNITS SEARCHED THE AREA. VICTIM'S BODY WAS FOUND BY TWAR OFFICERS 2102, 2103 AND 2128 ON 8/8/2009 APPROXIMATELY 150 YARDS DOWNSTREAM FROM WHERE THE EMPTY BOAT WAS FOUND. HIS BODY WAS TAKEN TO NASHVILLE WHERE AN AUTOPSY WAS ORDERED AND WAS PERFORMED BY THE CORONER AND WITNESSED BY. CAUSE OF DEATH WAS DROWNING. VICTIM DID HAVE A LIFE JACKET IN HIS BOAT BUT DID NOT HAVE IT ON.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0124
Date: 2009-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARKLEY LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLARKSVILLE
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
OtherAccidentEvent: Departure from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
STATEMENT FROM OPERATOR 1: 
ON THURSDAY, 9/24/2009, I WAS GOING FISHING. WHILE GOING DOWNRIVER IN MY 16' PHANTOM BASS BOAT, I STRUCK A LARGE LOG IN THE RIVER WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. MY BOAT SANK IN THE RIVER SHORTLY AFTER STRIKING THE LOG. I WAS NOT EJECTED FROM THE BOAT. I HAD TO SWIM TO THE SHORE AND WALK ABOUT 1/2 A MILE TO THE BOAT RAMP.

- I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ACCIDENT ON FRIDAY, 9/25/2009 BY VOICEMAIL FROM OPERATOR 1. MET HIM ON STARUDAY, 9/26/2009 AT HIS HOUSE AND FILLED OUT THE REPORT. I DID NOT WITNESS ANYTHING AND THERE WERE NO WITNESSES. THE BOAT SANK AND IS APPARENTLY STILL IN THE WATER.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0134
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:39:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATAUGA RIVER
NearestCityTown: ELIZABETHTON
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  
On October, 8th 2009 at approximately 10:38 Carter County 911 received a call reporting overturned vessel with individuals in the water in the Watauga River in Carter County TN.  The accident occured at the end of Lincoln Drive in the Watauga River.  At the time of emergency personnel arriving on the scence,10:45am, one man was out of water, Later ID as P1, and one man was still submerged in the river, Later ID as P2. I Officer 1, arrived on scence at approximately 10:55am.  The Carter County Rescue Divers located P2 within 20yrds of the overturned canoe, which was still anchored and partially submerged.  The Carter County Rescue Divers quickly removed P2 from the river and transported him to Elizabethton Airport at 11:09am for transport by Helicopter to Johnson City Medical Center.  The Rescue Divers did state that there was a small amount of fishing line onP2 when recoverd out of the water.  The Rescue Divers stated that the amount of line was not significant, and could have been collected during the rescue.  At approximately 12:15 at Johnson City Medical Center P2 was pronouced dead by Medical Center Staff.

The canoe and other fishing items was recovered out of the river.  The canoe was anchored when the Rescue Squad recovered it from the river.The canoe was in good condition, containing no damage.  The anchor was tied to the gunwale support dirrectly infront of the stern seat in the canoe.  There was fishing poles in  the canoe, that had line out in the water when recovered.  Other personal items where recovered at the scence.    

Based on Witness Statements: 

At approximately at 9:00am P1 and P2 meet at P1's House to go fishing on the Watauga River.  From P1's House the two walked to the river and put the canoe in the water.  The canoe was a 17ft we-no-nah.  Once on the river the two men paddled upstream approximately 300yrds and anchored.  P1 was seated in the stern of the canoe and P2 was seated at the bow.  The two men fished at this point, untill once again paddling upstream another 200yrds and anchored to fish.  The two men then paddled upstream another 200-300yrds and anchored to fish, this is the point where the accident occured.  After 10 minutes P2 stated his back hurts and was going to stand up.  When P2 stood the vessel dipped to the port. The boat capsized and the two men went into the water.  Once in the water, P1 stated that P2 was attempting to grab at him, while ,P1 was trying to hand him a Lifejacket. After a few moments P1 went under the water.  P1 then made it shore with the help of P3.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0135
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL LAKE
NearestCityTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
P1 was taking  two people from his house boat to the ramp where the car was parked. He rounded the point and did not realize he was too close to the bank and ran his boat up on the rocks. The boat was grounded. It was dark and raining.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0136
Date: 2009-11-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENNESSEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: JASPER
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
OtherAccidentEvent: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:   On 11-21-2009 four adult men and one juvenile male from Dalton Ga. were fishing below Nickajack Dam. They were near the long wingwall area between the lock and the floodgates. After untying the boat from the calm side of the wingwall to move location, the boat went around to the floodgate side. All 10 floodgates were open and spilling water at this time and the water current was very strong. The boat was forced against the wall. The operator, P1 , attempted to turn the boat to the right while moving foward. The boat continued up the wall closer to the floodgates. At some point,  the motor stopped running, and the boat was pulled by the current into the floodgate area. The boat was spun around, and the back of the boat was pulled under the water .The five fishermen were ejected into the water. All five of the fishermen were said to have there pfd's on. Two of the fishermen, who were brothers, floated down river together for about a half mile before being rescued by other fishermen that heard them yelling for help. The other three fishermen have not been located at this time. The boat was broken into several small parts and some have been located as far down river as 8-10 miles.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0137
Date: 2009-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:54:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK LAKE
NearestCityTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: Mooring Covered Dock, Roof and Roof Supports Sandy Wilson - Manager
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  

Based on witness statements; the owner of vessel number 1 did put two heaters on his boat around noon the day of the incident.  He placed one in front and one near the rear.  Around 3:50 pm smoke was visible and 911 was called.  Several people untied the houseboat and floated it away from the dock as to prevent more damage.  It had already burned the two adjacent boats before it was moved away from the dock it was originally moored at.  The vessel floated across the marina while engulfed in flames.  It burned/damaged three other boats on the adjacent dock before the Chattanooga Fire Department could get it put out.  The Chattanooga Fire Department is leading the fire investgation.  Fire Investigator Captain1 is the lead investigator.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0138
Date: 2009-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: BIRCHWOOD
County: MEIGS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  

The Rhea County Sheriff's office did contact TWRA dispatch about a vessel that had capsized near the Highway 60 bridge in Meigs County.  The were 4 people on board and all of them were in the water.  I responded along with TWRA Officer 2 and Officer 3.  The Meigs County Sheriff's Office was also dispatched and and one of their deputies did find all 4 people rescued by a passing vessel and brought to shore near the River Haven subdivision in Meigs County.

The operator of the vessel indicated they were out in the main river channel heading downriver into the wind when their vessel went down into the trough between two waves and the water crashed over the front of the vessel.  The vessel did swamp with water and then capsize ejecting all persons on board.

Two of the men stayed with the swamped/overturned vessel while two persons did swim for a nearby duck blind on a sandbar.  One of the men on the boat was able to call 911 while the other two waved down a passing vessel for assistance.

All 4 men were rescued and the vessel was recovered on 12/30/2009 by Towboat US.

This concludes my investigation unless new information arrises.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0142
Date: 2009-12-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:45:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: HARRISON
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
PropertyDamageDescription: Fire Damage to dock decking and walkway including fenders and roof pannel scorching
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  Based on witness statements, P1 and his wife were asleep on their vessel when they awoke to smoke in the cabin.  He found the source of the fire to be coming from the electrical panel.  He attempted to extinguish the fire but was not successful.  His wife called 911 while he unmoored the vessel to prevent more vessel and dock damage. P1's vessel has sank and fuel was leaking to the surface.  The fuel was boomed off by Hamilton County Fire and HAZMAT.  I did find that the fire had damaged 3 other vessels visibly.  Upon contact with the marina manager, he indicated another vessel had received some interior smoke damage.

Towboat US did raise, salvage, and remove the vessel on 12/21/2009.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0150
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityTown: JACKSBORO
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE: 

ON 06/13/09 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:55 PM,
VESSEL-1 WAS CRUISING DOWN STREAM IN A SOUTHERN DIRECTION ON THE BIG CREEK ARM OF NORRIS LAKE NEAR INDIAN RIVER MARINA.  
VESSEL-2 WAS CRUISING UPSTREAM IN A NORTHERN DIRECTION.   
THE TWO VESSELS APPROACHED EACH OTHER NEAR A BEND IN THE CHANNEL.  
VESSEL-1 STEERED TO THE RIGHT WHILE VESSEL-2 STEERED TO THE LEFT.  
THE VESSELS IMPACTED EACH OTHER  WITH THE BOW OF VESSEL-1 STRIKING VESSEL-2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE  FORWARD OF CENTER AND THEN  PIVOTING AROUND AND ON TOP OF VESSEL-2.  
OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL-2 THEN PUSHED VESSEL-1 BACK OFF.  
VESSEL-2 THEN TOOK ON WATER AND SANK WITH ONLY THE BOW REMAINING ABOVE THE WATER SURFACE.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0153
Date: 2009-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE LAKE
NearestCityTown: BEAN STATION
County: GRAINGER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  On 10/4/2009 at approximately 10:50 am, P1 was operating vessel one on Cherokee lake near the Hwy 25E Bridge.  He was traveling upstream toward point 20.  Witnesses at Linda’s Lakeside Marina and Boat Dealership (P2) saw the vessel traveling past their business with the bow of the vessel pointing high in the air, thought the vessel’s plug may have not been installed, and then lost sight of the vessel as it continued up the lake. After leaving the sight of the dealership, the vessel capsized and the operator/victim entered the water.  A witness on a nearby personal dock (P3) stated he saw the vessel overturned with the “bottom showing” and saw a man in the water yelling for help.  P3 ran for help but during the elapsed time, the victim had drowned.  P4 and P5 from Linda’s Marina found the victim face down in the water and held him on the surface until rescue squad personnel could remove him.  The victim was transported to Lakeway Hospital where Grainger County Coroner pronounced death and routine blood draws were performed.  Later that afternoon, TWRA officers scanned the bottom of the lake with a side scan sonar unit and located the vessel located in approximately 50-60 feet of water approximately 190 feet inside the Grainger County line as based upon the river channel.  The vessel was removed from the lake bottom on the evening of 11/06/2009 and was examined for investigative purposes.  Blood results were obtained from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab and all toxicology was found to be negative for drugs and alcohol.  An additional witness, P6, was contacted and advised he had spoke with the victim a bit before the accident while both were boating.  P6 stated he had encountered the victim and saw that P1's vessel was traveling with the bow high in the air and the stern just above the waterline.  Based on the investigation, it is believed the vessel was improperly loaded with no weight in the front of the vessel and the rear just above the waterline.  The vessel's plug was found installed when it was recovered from the lake.  It is believed that water spilled over the rear of the vessel while it was being operated, and the vessel quickly filled with water.  The vessel (being manufactured before flotation requirements) sunk rapidly with no internal flotation to keep it above water.  Testing was performed on the vessel and it was found to be loaded below total capacity, but the weight the vessel was carrying was at the rear of the vessel and not evenly distributed throughout the boat.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0154
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:05:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATAUGA LAKE
NearestCityTown: HAMPTON
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  According to statements given by witnesses on 9/17/09 P1 and two other male subjects went out on Watauga Lake to go fishing.  Late in the evening on the 17th the three men were attempting to head in and had engine trouble with the main motor.  P1 was able to get the small trolling motor going.  The three attempted to make their way back to Fish Springs Marina but were unfamiliar with the lake and decided in the early morning hours of 9/18/09 to quit for the evening and try again during daylight.  The three had made it back to Fish Springs Marina using only the trolling motor.  P1 vessel had a linkage from the main motor connected to the small trolling motor.  The linkage had malfunctioned and had previously been removed leaving only the tiller steer available.  P1 had operated the trolling motor (gas powered) for an extended period of time.  P1 was in an awkward position directly above the small motor forcing him to lean out and over to operate the small motor.  The vessel had made it into the marina limits very close to the assigned slip.  P1 was readying to pull into his slip when he fell overboard.  The fall occured at approx. 9:05 am in Carter County.


An autopsy was performed on P1.  The autopsy showed subject to have several abrasions on his body, and a blood ethanol level of 0.316 %.  The autopsy concluded P1 died from drowning.  The elevated Blood ethanol level along with alzaprolam caused central nervous system depression and likely contributed to his fall overboard and his ability to function in a life threatening situation.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0155
Date: 2009-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityTown: NORRIS
County: ANDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
ON 05/11/2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 P.M.,P1 SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM A NEARBY 2002 STARDUST HOUSEBOAT AT SEQUOYAH MARINA ON NORRIS LAKE IN ANDERSON COUNTY. UPON INVESTIGATION, P1 OBSERVED THE HOUSEBOAT TO BE FILLED WITH SMOKE. P1 CONTACTED THE MARINA OWNERS. THE MARINA OWNERS CONTACTED 911 AND REMOVED THE HOUSEBOAT FROM THE MAIN DOCK. THE HOUSEBOAT WAS TOWED INTO THE HARBOR NEAR THE MAIN CHANNEL AND NO WAKE SIGN WHERE IT WAS TIED TO A VACANT FLOAT. ANDERSONVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON SCENE AND ATTEMPTED TO CONTROL THE FIRE. THE HOUSEBOAT CONTINUED TO BURN. THE VESSEL BURNED UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 3:00 P.M. AND THEN SANK INTO THE LAKE.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0156
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: SPRING CITY
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  
According to witness statements, on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at approximately 13:00, P1's vessel (V1) and a borrowed vessel (V2) were tied up to the bank at the Spring City Marina Campground when a third vessel (V3) created a large wake that caused damage to the two moored vessels.  The third vessel was identified by several eyewitnesses to be the "XXXX" a USCG documented cabin cruiser owned by P2.  Damage to V1 and V2 appeared to be caused by the two vessels colliding and by striking fixed objects along the shoreline.  P2 was operating the vessel outside of the designated no wake zone at the time of the incident.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0157
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:51:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. LOUDOUN LAKE
NearestCityTown: FRIENDSVILLE
County: BLOUNT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:  
OPERATOR REPORTED HE WAS CRUISING WITH 7 YO DAUGHTER UPSTREAM FROM ISH CREEK. OPERATOR HEARD DETECTORS ALARMING AND STOPPED TO INVESTIGATE.  OPERATOR OPENED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SAW SMOKE. OPERATOR OBTAINED FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND RETURNED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. OPERATOR REPORTED THAT SMOKE WAS TOO MUCH AND IMMEDIATELY ABANDONED VESSEL FROM THE BOW WITH 7 YO DAUGHTER. OPERATOR INJURED KNEE WHILE ESCAPING FROM VESSEL.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0158
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. LOUDOUN LAKE
NearestCityTown: ALCOA
County: BLOUNT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
PropertyDamageDescription: BURNED PUBLIC DOCK AT LAUNCH RAMP
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT WAS BACKED INTO WATER AND P1 BOARDED TO LAUNCH . WHEN HE TURNED THE KEY,  AN  EXPLOSION CAME FROM   THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. P1 WAS SHOVED INTO THE DASH BY THE BLAST BUT DID NOT GET HURT. THE BOAT CAUGHT FIRE  AND P1 GOT OUT OF THE BOAT AND WAS ABLE TO SECURE A LINE TO A DOCK.. ACCORDING TO P1 THE BLOWER WAS RUNNING BEFORE HE TRIED TO START THE BOAT. THE WITNESSES LISTED SUPPORT THESE STATEMENTS.


BARDID: 2009-TN-0159
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityTown: LAFOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:   The owner/operator and another individual were lighting fireworks off the swim platform of the boat. According to statements from the operator, a spark apparently went down one of the vents and ignited something in the engine compartment. The operator and the passenger smelled something burning and turned around to see the boat on fire. They had just enough time to jump into the water with PFDs on before the boat became fully engulfed in flames.There were no injuries though the operator did state that he had inhaled some smoke from the burning boat.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0004
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 Tawakoni
NearestCityTown: Wills Point
County: Van Zandt
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim left marina in rough waters to go fishing, and boat become stuck on sand bar.  Victim left boat and attempted to wade on sand bar back to the marina.  He put on his life jacket, but did not secure it properly and in the rough water the life jacket fell off due to rough waters and high winds.  From witness accounts victim struggled to stay on top of sand bar, but disappeared under the waves and was not seen again.  Game Wardens recovered the victims body the next morning.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-01-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:23:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0322 Greenbelt
NearestCityTown: Clarendon
County: Donley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While goose hunting on Greenbelt Lake, victim attempted to retrieve a shot goose by using a small kayak and rowing out to the bird.  Victim was not wearing a PFD and fell off of the kayak into 38 degree water and drowned.  Victim's father then stripped down to his long underwear and attempted to swim out to the victim.  Due to the temperature of the water and not wearing a PFD, Victim's father was unable to make it to his son and unable to return to shore.  Victim's father drowned in 8 feet of water approximately 120 feet from shore. Second (father) fatality is not reportable as a boating fatality.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0114 Amistad
NearestCityTown: Del Rio
County: Val Verde
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
While boat was at anchor on Lake Amistad a dust storm with gusts up to 60 mph and waves 8 - 10 feet  caused vessel to lose anchor and was pushed to shore.  The two individuals in the boat stayed with the boat overnight until they could be rescued by helicopter the next day.  It took the owner/operator 3 days to return to the sight of his stranded boat.  The storm had caused his engine to be underwater for 3 days and all of the interior of the boat, (seats, parts, supplies) were washed away by the storm.  Injuries were mild hypothermia and minor scrapes and cuts.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-01-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0278 Falcon
NearestCityTown: Lopeno
County: Zapata
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On January 26, 2009, Subject 1 and 4 of his friends launched his boat from at Velas Camp on Falcon lake and headed out.  Subject 1 was operating the boat and all the other passengers were up fron on the bow of the boat.  In choppy waters the weight of the individuals on the bow caused the bow to go under.
The 4 passengers up front tried to get to the rear of the boat, but as they did the boat sank nose first very rapidly.  None of the occupants were wearing PFDs, and they had to depend on a few items that floated from the boat to keep them afloat.  One passenger swam to shore.
A witness on the bank, heard the men screaming for help and he immediately went out in his boat to try and save them.  As he approached subject 1, the owner and operator of the sinking boat,subject 1 went under and could not be located.  Witness went on to the other passengers and was able to get them to shore.  The vessel was recovered in about 10 feet of water on the 28th of January.  On February 2nd, 2009, the body of subject 1 was discovered by two fishermen, and the body was removed and transported by State Game Wardens.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:52:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2111 Clear Lake (Galveston Bay
NearestCityTown: Pasadena
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On February 20, 2009 subject1,who was a passenger in a vehicle witnessed a subject in the Mud Bay area of Clear Lake in the water struggling hold on to his kayake.  subject1 made contact with another kayaker and advised him of what he was seeing.  The other kayaker, subject2, paddled out to where the upsided kayake was located.  There was no individual with the kayake at that time.  The local Nassau Bay Fire Department dispatched a rescue boat to the scene.  Soon other fire department vessels, US Coast Guard, Harris County S.O. and Texas Parks & Wildlife began a search of the area.  On 2/26/2009 the victim's father-in-law, subject3, was on the pedestrian pier of Clear Lake and discovered the body floating upright in the water.  The body was recovered by the Nassau Bay Fire Boat and turned over to the Harris County Medical Examiners Office for autopsy.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0009
Date: 2009-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 Belton
NearestCityTown: Belton
County: BELL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: overloading
AccidentCause3: machinery failure
OtherAccidentCause: weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The occupants launched from Arrow Head Point boat ramp on Belton Lake. They headed Westward across the lake toward the waterfalls at the WCID #1 water treatment facility. Upon arrival the motor stalled the wind turned the transom into the waves and water began splashing over the transom. The boat was already over capacity by weight and the extra weight of the water made its water line diminish. The boat was not equipped with extra internal flotation so it capsized.  Due to the year of manufacture and photos provided it was shown that this small vessel could not handle the weight of its crew and cargo plus the extra water coming aboard. The five occupants of the boat ended up un the water. Four of them made it to the southwest shoreline of the lake. Subject1 was assisted by local fishermen who helped him to the bank however; he was pronounced dead at the scene, autopsy showed cause of death to be drowning. Subject 2's body recovered on 3-26-09. Blood samples and witness statements also show that alcohol was a contributing factor.  B.A.C. was determined by DPS Crime Lab, Waco Texas.  Boat has still not been located/recovered, unknown location of boat.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0615 Richland Chambers
NearestCityTown: Corsicana
County: Navarro
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/23/09 Navarro County S.O. received a call from an observer who saw a boat floating under the HWY 287 bridge with noone on it at approximately 4:00pm. Game Wardens arrived on scene and searched the area for the missing persons.  It is believed that the boat took on a wake due to rough water and high winds.  It is believed that subject1 may have been thrown overboard and subject2 went in after him.  Family reported that subject2l always operated the boat.  the boat was located 2 miles from the initial occurance and was found with the key off and the throttle in neutral.  subject2's cell phone and cap was laying on the floor of the boat.  The boat was equiped with all approved water safety equipment.  Game Wardens looked at the GPS track which was on board the vessel and determined were the boat went off course and started their search with side scan sonar. subject2's body was recovered on 04/01/09 at 8:50 AM by the Tarrant Regional Water District Police and Texas Game Wardens.  The remains of subject2 was found at the surface of ther water approximately 1000 yards North of the HWY 287 bridge.  Wardens transported the body to southport marina where the Justice of the peace  viewed the body at 9:50 AM.

An image was located on 03/26/09 and DPS Diver team arrived on 03/27/09.  subject1's body was recovered on 03/27/09 by the dive team at 9:01AM.  We were able to start a search area by using the GPS tracks from the victims boat.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0014
Date: 2009-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon
NearestCityTown: Canyon Lake
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/18/2009 two individauls riding jet skis were jumping the wakes of a 3rd vessel ahead of them when one of the jet skis stalled after jumping a wake, causing the second jet ski to collide with him.  Both occupants were thrown from the jet skis, but because they were wearing PFD's, they immediately surfaced and signaled they were OK.  The 3rd vessel picked them both up and transported them to a nearby boat ramp where an ambulance was waiting to treat them for injuries.  Both individuals refused treatment beyond first aid for a sore thumb and bruises to hips and chest areas.  Both PWC's received major fiberglass damage to the shells of the vessels.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0106 Victor Braunig
NearestCityTown: San Antonio
County: Bexar
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 02-06-09, at approximately 5:49 PM San Antonio Police Department received a call in reference to an unoccupied boat (TX-1571-AR) traveling in circles on Victor Braunig Lake in Bexar County. Shortly after the Game Warden  received a call to assist with the search and rescue effort. Wardens assisted the San Antonio Fire Dept with search and rescue efforts. The boat was located up against the shore near the in take. The victims wallet and fishing and safety equipment were located in the boat. The City of Public Safety Officer reported seeing the unoccupied boat traveling in circles. The victims body was recovered on 02-11-09 at approximately 6:10 PM. Various volunteers assisted with the search. SAPD Homicide investigated the cause of death and an autopsy was performed. Cause of death was ruled as drowining.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 Grapevine
NearestCityTown: Grapevine
County: TARRANT
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
FROM BAR submitted by Operator:Strong waves capsized boat.  Cold water caused difficulty taking full breath.  Pulled under by undertow and drowned before reaching surface.  
FROM W: Two individuals in canoe.  High winds and waves caused capsizing. Weather conditions and lack of personal floating devices lead to drowning of victim.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 Grapevine
NearestCityTown: Grapevine
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/14/09 Subject 1 attempted to tow a boat off of Lake Grapevine in rough waters and his own boat started taking on water.  Before he could make it to shore his boat capsized.  He and companion were rescued from the water by local Fire Department.  After recovery they could not find the boat being towed.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0018
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1592 Trinity River
NearestCityTown: Lakeside Village
County: San Jacinto
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: Damage to dock
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating the PWC and lost control and struck a dock.  The impact caused injury to her head and face.  Admitted to hospital.
Report filed by owner of PWC.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0020
Date: 2009-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0379 Inks
NearestCityTown: Burnet
County: Burnet
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/08/2009, Subject 1 was pulling one his granchildren on Inks Lake in an inner tube.  Due to the choppy conditions on the lake and the overloading of passengers on the boat (7 persons total) and with too many of the occupants in the front part of the boat, the boat hit a wave and caused the front of the boat to go under and the boat filled with water.  All of the occupants were wearing life jackets and jumped overboard.  A TPWD Park ranger from Inks Lake State Park received the information of a sinking vessel and immediately put his boat in and went to their assistance.  The Park Rangerr picked up five of the occupants and the other two were picked up by another boat that was in the area.  All occupants were safely transported to shore and then the Park Ranger with the assistance of the owner and a few family members were able to recover the capsized boat.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0022
Date: 2009-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0434 Lavon
NearestCityTown: Wylie
County: COLLIN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VIA INTERNET: Farmersville Times

March 30, Collin Co SO received a call of two missing persons. subject 1,17 and subject 2, 18 had gone for a ride on Lake Lavon in the family's paddle boat and had not returned.  subject 1 was found near County Road 490 on the west side of Lake Lavon. subject 2, along with his friend subject 1, had gone for a paddleboat ride on Lake Lavon in the family’s paddle boat March 30.subject 1 told sheriff’s department officials that she was able to hold onto the boat but lost sight of subject 2. She said she was able to make it to shore but didn’t know what happened to her companion.
 
At the time of the accident, the wind speed was approximately 18 mph. with 28 mph. gusts, and the water temperature was between 59 and 64 degrees F.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0024
Date: 2009-03-29 00:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1642 West Fork Trinity River
NearestCityTown: Dallas
County: Dallas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
from Dallas Morning News:

The couple had taken their new boat into an old quarry pit near the west fork of the Trinity River. Strong winds and turbulent waters rocked the boat, overturning it.  With no life vests aboard the husband told rescuers he held on to the boat and his wife and tried to stay afloat.  They clung to each other for about 20 minutes before cold and fatigue settled in, the husband said. When they could no longer hold on to each other, she went under.  A Dallas police dive crew planned to search Tuesday, but before they arrived a detective spotted the body near shore


BARDID: 2009-TX-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 McQueeney
NearestCityTown: McQueeney
County: Guadalupe
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/10/09 16 year old daughter (unknown name) was being was on a water board being pulled by said boat and she let go of rope and attempted to land on dock without getting wet because the water was cold.  She hit the dock too hard and caused injury to her leg.  She was transported by ambulance to Santa Rosa Children's Hospital and was admitted for x-rays.  X-rays showed no broken bones, just badly bruised.  
Report filed  mother of child and passenger of vessel.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0696 Stillhouse Hollow
NearestCityTown: Harker Heights
County: BELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: sharp turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-12-09 at approx. 6:57 PM, I was advised of a boating accident at Cedar Gap Park on Stillhouse Hollow Lake by the Bell County Sheriff's Office. I responded to the Cedar Gap boat ramp in reference to the boating accident. This is a Corps of Engineers park/boat ramp located off FM 3481 near the long bridge just South of Harker Heights.  It was reported that a victim had fallen out of the boat and had been struck by the prop around the ankle area.

Upon arrival, I made contact with Bell County Deputies and with the operator of the boat at the time, subject 1.  He advised that he had been out on the boat with the victim, subject 2. subject 2 had been operating the boat earlier and then switched to let subject 1 operate it for a while.

While they were traveling along, subject 1 made a sharp turn with the boat that ended up throwing subject 2 out and over the side.  When this happened, subject 1 turned back the opposite direction to go back and pick him up, subsequently striking him with the prop. subject 2 suffered a large laceration to his left leg around the ankle which was bleeding severely.subject 1 called 911 and transported subject 2 back to the boat ramp where Harker Heights Fire Dept/EMS attended to him.  subject 2 was transported shortly afterwards to Scott & White in Temple for treatment.  The boat was a 2005 Skeeter bass boat bearing TX 1295 KF.  The boat was later loaded/trailered and removed from the park by family members. I inspected the vessel and found that it was equipped with all the mandatory safety equipment and concluded  that alcohol was not onboard nor was it a contributing factor in this incident.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0027
Date: 2009-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 Lower Laguna Madre
NearestCityTown: South Padre Island
County: Cameron
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Conclusion: Vessel #1 was charged with Operating a Personal Watercraft within 50 ft of another vessel (since the operator was a juvenile the adult passenger was issued the citation) The owner of vessel #1 allowed the juvenile and subject 1 to borrow the waverunner so the owner was issued a citation for Unregistered Motorboat. 

Narrative: The victim (V2) stated that he was trying to tie his waverunner to the dock when he was struck from behind by something.  The operator of V1 was a 15 year old with no boating experience and sitting directly behind him on the waverunner was subject 1 who also had little boating experience.  The juvenile stated that he was trying to turn to avoid to accident but the waverunner would not respond. Personal watercraft will not respond unless you give them throttle and it appeared as if the juvenile let off the throttle just before the accident and this would not allow it to turn. V1 struck V2 directly from behind and it went all the way over the top of V2 striking subject 2 in the back and causing serious injury.  Damage to V1 included boarding handle on stern completely destroyed, seat was taken off, handle bar and throttle control were severly damaged.  Damage on the vessels clearly shows that V1 went all the way over V2


BARDID: 2009-TX-0029
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Lakeway
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
While fishing on lake Travis  his boat started taking on water due to rough conditions on the lake. He moved to the front of the boat and tried to use his trolling motor to get to a dock.  His boat sank.  No injuries.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Report from Travis County Sheriff's Office:
Driver stated he was on plane headed to his boat slip and did not see the shore.  Boat ran aground causing injury to the operator.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 Possum Kingdom
NearestCityTown: Graham
County: Young
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Whikle cruising on Possum Kingdom lake at night the GPS on said vessel was not operating properly and the boat ran aground in shallow water.  The impact caused a crack in the hull and cracked the struts on the internal driveshaft, causing water to enter the hull and destroy all electrical components and caused water damage to inside of hull.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1265 Highland Bayou
NearestCityTown: Galveston
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Estimated damage to pier.
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating PWC in Highland Bayou and collided with a pier.  He was found unconscious floating in the water.  He was treated by local Fire/Rescue personnel.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8262 Arroyo Colorado
NearestCityTown: Arroyo City
County: Cameron
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: missing or inadequate navigation aids
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was entering Arroyo Colorado and his vessel struck an unmarked pipeline that was attached to the back of a work barge.  The operator could not see the floating pipleline because of rough seas.  The collision caused damage to the lower unit of the motor.  The operator reported the pipeline to the Harlingen Port Authority.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0034
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1592 Trinity River
NearestCityTown: Pointblank
County: San Jacinto
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
From Game Warden report:
Neighbors on the shores of the Trinity River observed kids on PWCs operating recklessly, then heard a loud crash and went to the bank to investigate.  They discovered a PWC that had crashed into the end of a boat house pier.  They saw a person in the water and went to her aid.  They pulled subject 1 from underneath the PWC and put her on the deck of the pier.  EMS was called and she was transported by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas with head trauma and lacerations about her facial area.
From the extent of the damage to the pier and to the PWC subject 1 was operating, it was determined that she must have hit the pier at or close to full throttle.  Charges pending toxicology results and a review by local county attorneys.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Lago Vista
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/30/2009 subject 1 was operating his boat on Lake Travis at night and became dis-oriented in the darkness, causing him to drive his boat approximately 35 feet onto the shoreline.  No injuries were reported.  Report by Travis County Sheriff's Department.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0037
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:34:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Lago Vista
County: TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 and subject 2 were operating PWC on Lake Travis and running together.  subject 1 was slightly ahead of subject 2 when subject 1 was suddenly ejected from his PWC into the path of the the PWC operated by subject 2.  subject 2 tried to swerve to miss hitting subject 1, but was going too fast to avoid him.  subject 1 was struck in the head by the PWC operated by subject 2.  A witness called 911 and then jumped in the water to assist subject 1 until EMS personnel could arrive on the scene.  subject 1 was transported via Medic-Flight to Breckinridge hospital with severe head injuries.
Investigation by Texas Game Ward.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0038
Date: 2009-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 Lyndon B. Johnson
NearestCityTown: Granite Shoals
County: Burnett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/Wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants were testing the engine and were traveling at approximately 70mph when the boat hit a wake, causing the boat to become airborne and flip over.  The impact caused the vessel's hull to fracture, and threw both subjects into the water.
Investigated by the LCRA Marine Office.  Report # 2009-0216


BARDID: 2009-TX-0040
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 Toledo Bend
NearestCityTown: Hemphill
County: Sabine
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator in vessel 1 was following another boat pulling subject 1 in an inner tube and vessel one failed to stop in time to keep from running over subject 1 who was riding in the inner tube.  They transported her to Hemphill Hospital for treatment of a cut close to her ear, chipped teeth, and a mild concussion.
Statement from operator was given to Texas Game Ward.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 Eagle Mountain
NearestCityTown: Pelican Bay
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft ran aground because the area is normally several feet deep and now not currently navigable due to low lake levels.  when vessel ran aground a 12 year old male was ejected and suffered minimal injuries.
Reoprt by Officer of Tarrant Regional Water District


BARDID: 2009-TX-0043
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1990 Gulf of Mexico off Galv-F
NearestCityTown: Galveston
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: unknown
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel collided with the West Jetty entering the Galveston Bay.  The collision casued extensive hull damage, submerged engines, and damage to interior of vessel.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0044
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 Possum Kingdom
NearestCityTown: Caddo
County: Palo Pinto
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/24/09 Subject 1 was operating his Sea Doo and jumped a wake behind another vessel and resulted in Subject 1 being thrown over the top of his PWC and impacted the mirror with his left shoulder.  Subject 1 was transported to Palo Pinto General Hospital for medical attention.
Report  Brazos River Authority.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0045
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0114 Brownwood
NearestCityTown: Brownwood
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was pulling a water skier when his vessel struck a submerged object causing damage to the scags, drive shaft, and propeller of his vessel.
No injuries reported.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0046
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Point Venture
County: TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his vessel cruising at approximately 20 mph when he struck a submerged object.  The submerged object could not be located after impact.  The impact caused scrapes along the keel, damage to the lower drive unit and propeller.
Report by Travis County S.O.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 Texoma
NearestCityTown: Pottsboro
County: Grayson
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Because of heavy boat traffic on the lake, the vessel being operated by subject 1 hit a large wake of another boat, causing subject 2 to be thrown into the windshield, causing head injury and cuts.  subject 2 was transported via care-flight to Medical Center of Plano.
Report by Ga warden.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0051
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:28:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 Grapevine
NearestCityTown: Flower Mound
County: Denton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 (Vessel # 1) and subject 2 (vessel #2) were operating PWCs on lake Grapevine when subject 2 stopped his PWC and was drifting.  subject 1 approached subject 2 and was coming too fast to stop in time to keep from colliding with the other PWC.  Vessel #1 struck Vessel # 2 and slid up the stern and hit subject 2 in the chest area. subject 2 was transported by Flower Mound Fire/Rescue for medical treatment, possible broken ribs.
Report filed by Flower Mound Police Department.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0052
Date: 2009-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 Texoma
NearestCityTown: Denison
County: Grayson
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was at anchor when a sailboat operated by a subject 2 was unable to steer clear and his boat hit Subject 1's boat. subject 2 attempted to return under sail and assess the damage to Subject 1's boat and subject 2's sailboat became entangled with the anchor rope of Subject 1's boat and struck him again causing damage.
No report filed  subject 2 and no contact information or vessel identifiers are available.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0054
Date: 2009-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 Toledo Bend
NearestCityTown: Hemphill
County: Sagine
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was fishing from vessel # 1 on Toledo Bend when subject 2 operating vessel # 2 came on the port side of vessel # 1 to avoid an area of stumps in the water and collided with vessel #1, causing damge to the gel coat and fiberglass to vessel # 1.. No operator report from vessel # 2.
Report filed by subject 1 (vessel # 1)


BARDID: 2009-TX-0055
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:07:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 San Bernard River
NearestCityTown: Brazoria
County: Brozaria
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his vessel and pulling two young boys, subject 2 and subject 3 in an inner tube on the San Bernard River.  As subject 1 slowed his vessel down to go under a bridge, the inner tube the boys were in washed outside the wake of the vessel and struck one of the bridge supports.  subject 2 received an injury to his right knee and subject 3 recieved a bloody nose.  Both boys were transported to Sweeny Hospital for treatment.
Report filed  an Officer of  Brazoria County S.O.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0056
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 San Bernard River
NearestCityTown: Brazoria
County: Brazoria
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 and subject 2 were operating PWC's on the San Bernard River and subject 1 (vessel #1) slowed his vessel down for a curve in the river.  subject 2 (vessel # 2) was following behind and was unable to avoid hitting vessel #1 that had slowed in front of him.  subject 1 jumped off of vessel # 1 just before impact.  Vessel # 2 impacted vessel #2 causing injury to subject 2, bruises and scrapes on legs.
Report filed  Subject 2.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0057
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 Buffalo Springs
NearestCityTown: Lubbock
County: Lubbock
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was drivng vessel # 1 and was retreiving subject 2 who was on an inner tube.  As subject 2 tried to get in the boat a wave pushed him into the propeller and cut his leg.  He was treated and released from a local hospital. Report by owner


BARDID: 2009-TX-0058
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0432 Houston
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his boat on Lake Houston and pulling a tuber.  He stopped the boat in choppy waters to let the individual on the tube get back in the boat.  The individual tried to re-enter the boat from the transom, and with the choppy conditions and the number of people on board (5), the rear of the boat started sinking.  All occupants left the boat as it sank and were picked up by a passing boater and returned to shore.  The boat sank and is missing.
Report by Officof Houston PD.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0060
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 Palestine
NearestCityTown: Chandler
County: Smith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was an overdue fisherman on Lake Palestine.  Family members concerned, notified authorities.  Local Game Wardens starting searching on the north end of the lake in the timber, stumpy area, where he was last seen traveling.  Game Wardens found empty boat, then subject 1's body floating face-up in a shallow cove.  All of his safety equipment aboard.  No PFD on or near subject 1.  It appeared as if he fell overboard and drowned.  Body sent for an autopsy.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0061
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 Texoma
NearestCityTown: Gordonville
County: Grayson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1was operating PWC (vessel #1) and struck (T-bone) PWC (vessel #2) being operated by subject 2 causing injury to subject 2.  She suffered a broken nose and fractured ribs.  Both girls were operating unsupervised, minimal experience on PWC, and neither had taken a boater Eductaion Course.  Citations issued to owner of PWCs.
Report filed by Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0062
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 Somerville
NearestCityTown: Somerville
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was pulling the two girls in an inner tube and when they hit  a large wake both girls were thrown into the air, striking each other and then striking the water.  Both girls received blunt trauma to abdomen and head.
Report filed by Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0063
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6130 Corpus Christi Bay
NearestCityTown: Corpus Christi
County: Nueces
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 fell from the bow of the boat after losing his balance and was struck by the boat and the propeller.
Report filed by Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0065
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 Toledo Bend
NearestCityTown: Burkeville
County: Newton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating his boat at 11pm and misjudged distance of lights on shore line and struck levee on dam.  The impact caused vertebrate injury to one of his passengers.
Report filed by owner/operator.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0066
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5120 Copano Bay
NearestCityTown: Rockport
County: Aransas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Occupant stated that subject 1 stood up in the stern of the boat to work on the motor.  The boat took on water due to the excessive weight and wave height.  subject 1 jumped in the water as the boat started to sink.  subject 1 started swimming to the shoreline but did not make it.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0067
Date: 2009-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:25:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 Cedar Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Tool
County: Henderson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 7, 2009 subject 1's boat left Don's Port Marina and struck a water intake structure while on plane.  All occupants were thrown from the boat on impact. subject 2 swam to the shore and requested help from a residence near the water.  They called 911 and returned by boat to assist the others still in the water.  subject 1 had to be care flitghed to ETMC  of head injuries and subject 3 was taken to ETMC gun Barrel where she was later pronounced dead.  The boat that was involved in the accident was owned by subject 1 but was not currently registered in his name.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0068
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0803 Worth
NearestCityTown: Fort Worth
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two vessels involved.  One boat and one pwc, both pulling two occupants on tube.  Boat made evasive manuevers to avoid pwc, however occupant on tube behind boat struck pwc.  Boat Accident Investigation by Game Warden .

Fort Worth Police Department report #  09-68907
      (Fort Worth Marshall's Office-Lake Patrol)

Tarrant County Medical Examiners report #  0907408


BARDID: 2009-TX-0069
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon
NearestCityTown: Hancock
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating a PWC (vessel #1) and following behind subject 2 on a PWC (vessel # 2).  subject 2 slowed her PWC to let other traffic go by and  subject 1 did not notice her slowing.  subject 1's PWC impacted subject 2's PWC. knocking her and a passenger off and rendering them unconscious.  A passing motorist assisted and got the two injured persons to shore where they were transported by Air Life to University Hospital in San Antonio for treatment. Report filed by game warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0070
Date: 2009-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0434 Lavon
NearestCityTown: Wylie
County: Collin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating a PWC and swerved to miss some swimmers and was hit by subject 2, operator of 2nd PWC.
No injuries reported.
Report filed by subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0071
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0434 Lavon
NearestCityTown: Wylie
County: Collin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
NEWS ARTICLE:subject 1, 12, was being towed in an inner tube behind a boat full of scouts, his father and an adult driver when he fell out and was struck by the boat as it turned, said  a game warden with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

BAR: Subject was being towed on a tube behind the boat operator.  The subject fell off the tube.  The boat turned to return and retrieve the subject.  The operator, spotter or the boats passengers were unable to locate the subject in the water and ran over him prior to coming to a complete stop causing major life threatening lacerations.  The subject was transported to Lavonia Park and then careflighted by helicopter to Childrens Hospital in Dallas.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0072
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0494 Meredith
NearestCityTown: Fritch
County: Hutchinson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating the vessel and the motor was sputtering, and then it started accelerating, causing the transom to fail and the motor fell off into the water.  Then broken transom caused the boat to start sinking.  All occupants were recovered by a passing boater and returned safetly to shore.
Report filed by Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0074
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0028 Arroyo Colorado
NearestCityTown: Arroyo City
County: Willacy
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating his boat when he struck a submerged dredge pipe owned by Kingfisher Marine causing damage to his boat and motor.
Report filed by subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0075
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0182 Colorado City
NearestCityTown: Colorado City
County: Mitchell
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating a PWC pulling subject 2 on an inner tube and pulled in front of an on-coming boat.  subject 2, who was in the inner-tube, struck the on-coming boat causing a dislocation to her shoulder.
Report filed by operator.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0076
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 San Bernard River
NearestCityTown: Brazoria
County: Brazoria
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was wake boarding behind a boat operated by subject 2 and she attempted to cross the wake and fell and hit her head on the wake board.
An ambulance was called to provide care.
Report filed bby operator,  subject 2.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0077
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 Granbury
NearestCityTown: Granbury
County: Somervell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was pulling Subject 2 behind the PWC in a tube and swung the tube too close to a pier.  Subject 2 hit the peer, causing abrasions, bruises, and a ruptured spleen.
Report filed Subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0078
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 Possum Kingdom
NearestCityTown: Graford
County: Palo Pinto
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating a PWC and following too close behind PWC operated by subject2.  subject 2 stopped and subject 1 collided into the PWC ofsubject 1.  Citation issued for violating 50' rule.  no injuriies.
Report filed , Brazos River Authority


BARDID: 2009-TX-0080
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 Cedar Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Gun Barrel City
County: Henderson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Game Warden Summary: On 6/13/09 and at approximately 6:45 pm subject 1 was operating a 2005 SeaDoo PWC on Cedar Creek Lake.  Subject 1 was with a group of people that were anchored in a cove and they were swimming around their boat.  Subject 1 came towards the boat at a high rate of speed and struck subject 2 in the head with the PWC. Subject 2 was pulled from the water and care flighted to ETMC for head injuries. 


per Operators summary. 
On 6-13-09 at approximately 6:30 pm, myself and a group of friends were drifting on two seperate boat in an open area of Cedar Creek Lake.  Were were swimming around the boats and taking turns riding on a friends SeaDoo.  I was riding on the SeaDoo when I was coming back to the area where  the boats were drifting and was cruising by approximately 20 feet off the starboard side of the boat.  Upon my attempt to cruise by victim came up beneath the water where he was then struck on the head by the bottom of the watercraft. Immediately I jumped off the Seadoo th help render aid to victim.  We pulled him aboard the boat to stabalize him.  We put towels on his head and applied pressure to slow the bleeding, several individuals called 911 as I drove the boat to the nearest deck where EMT arrived.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0081
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 Lewisville
NearestCityTown: Lewisville
County: Denton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim jumped off boat for swim and was unable to get back to boat because of wind/current pushing boat away from victim.  Owner of the boat threw the victim a PFD but victim was unable to get to it before he went under.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0083
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1114 Colorado River
NearestCityTown: LaGrange
County: Fayette
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was standing on bow of boat as it was drifting down river.  The operator started the boat and put it in gear to avoid some debri in the river, causing subject 1 to fall from the front of the boat.  The boat ran over subject 1 and he was struck in the back by the propeller.
Report filed by LCRA officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0084
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 Belton
NearestCityTown: Temple
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating his boat and struck a submerged boulder causing major damage to the hull and motor of vessel.
no injuries reported.
Report filed by operator/owner


BARDID: 2009-TX-0085
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 McQueeney
NearestCityTown: Sequin
County: Guadalupe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was swimming with friends at night on Lake McQueeney and a boat struck him, causing injury from the prop to his leg and ankle.  He was taken by EMS to hospital for treatment.
Report filed by Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0086
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0587 Placid
NearestCityTown: Sequin
County: Guadalupe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator  was pulling subject 1 on a wake board and turned too close in front of a pier causing subject 1 to hit the pier, causing injuries which inluded a broken arm and punctured lung.
Report filed by Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0087
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 Ray Hubbard
NearestCityTown: Rockwall
County: Rockwall
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 of Mesquite, TX Age 37,  and subject 2, of Rowlett, TX, Age 38, accompanied subject 3 (victim),male, on a boating trip on Lake Ray Hubbard. Subject 3 operated the vessel.  They launched the vessel at John Paul Jones Park boat ramp and drove the boat to party cove, an area of the lake located N. of I30 and E. of Dalrock Road.  Subject 3 drove a short distance (1/4 mi.) N. of I30 and decided to go for a swim. 

Subject 3 jumped from the boat and swam 10-15 yards from the boat and turned back. Subject 3 then asked to be thrown a lifejacket. Subject 1 could not locate a lifejacket quickly so subject 1 threw subject 3 two white floating boat bumpers. Subject 1 then drove the boat close to subject 3 and attempted to reach and grab his arm. Subject 3 went under the water and did not resurface. Subject 1 immediately called 911. 
Subject 1 had a difficult time leading responders to his exact location. Air One responded and led responding officers to his location, N. of I30 and E.of Dalrock Rd.
State Game Wardens, Air One, D.F.D. Marine One, and D.P.D. searched the area where subject 3 was last seen until darkness. D.P.D. placed an orange bouy in the water where subject 3 was last seen.
D.P.D. escorted the vessel containing subject 1 and subject 2 back to John Paul Jones Park boat ramp.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0088
Date: 2009-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0720 Texana
NearestCityTown: Ganado
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Canoe overturned between highway 59 bridges while subjects were returning from Sandy's Creek branch of Lake Texana after a day of fishing and canoeing.  All 3 occupants were thrown into water and only 2 occupants  swam to shore.  Victim struggled and went under near the overturned canoe according to survivors.  No floating devices were found in area and none were worn by drowning victim. It also indicated deceased had traces of marijuana in blood and urine.  Source of information included Jackson SO, JP and Medical Examiner Report


BARDID: 2009-TX-0090
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6130 Corpus Christi Bay
NearestCityTown: Corpus Christi
County: Nueces
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News Summary KRISTV.COM
Two men were rescued after the boat they were in capsized in Corpus Christi Bay.
A guest staying at the Omni Hotels notified police that the boat had capsized near the marina.

Two men were on board a red boat that was towing a sailboat in when apparently they had engine problems and the sailboat got stuck on a reef.

There were no injuries and officers asy the red boat (motorboat) is a total loss.
Police officer was quoted "One thing led to another.  The boat flipped over.  Two people ended up in the water.  Thank God there was a passerby on a jet ski and were able to pull the other guy in.  And the other one (had) just a few scrapes and stuff, but he's going to be fine.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0091
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0771 Waxahachie
County: Ellis
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
NEWS SUMMARY:
One person was injured Saturday evening during an accident involving two jet skis on Lake Waxahachie.

“When we were dispatched out we did take our rescue boat, but when we arrived on scene another boater had taken the (jet skier) out of the water and had taken him to shore,” Waxahachie Fire Chief  said.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0093
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 Sam Rayburn
NearestCityTown: Zavalla
County: Angelina
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/15/09 P1 and two companions were fishing from a small flat bottom boat in Sam Rayburn Lake when another boat passed near and caused a large wake that came over the stern of their boat.  Water started filling up the boat and the 3 men went to the front of the boat to try and  avoid sinking.  The boat eventually sank and the 3 men, without any PFDs, held on to the side of the boat.  P1 could not hold on any longer and eventually drowned.
A passing boater picked up P1 and his two companions and brought them all to shore.  P1 was pronounced dead at the scene by an official of Angelina county.
Report filed by TPWD Officer 1.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0094
Date: 2009-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Lakeway
County: Travis
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
NEWS SUMMARY:
05-26-09 LAKE TRAVIS, TX Boat crashes on Sometimes Island kvue.com (05-27-09) There were some anxious moments for 5 people who had to be rescued after their boat crashed on Sometimes Island in Lake Travis Tue. night. (05-26). The STAR Flight helicopter hovered above the waters off of Mansfield Park helping rescuers find 5 people stranded after their boat crashed. "There were 5 victims in the boat; 2 complained of injuries, but not life threatening, and all of them refused medical treatment and transport," said  Lake Travis Fire and Rescue. One of the boat passengers who didn't want to be identified said 4 other people on the boat were heading back to shore. The boat driver apparently didn't see Sometimes Island and when he hit it, it threw the passengers on the rocks. "The boat is still on the island right now. We've got crews out there looking at that boat to see what they're going to do with taking care of it," said Lake Travis Fire and Rescue.  Driving a boat on Lake Travis at night is not against the law; however, it wasn't clear if anyone on the boat that crashed received a ticket. http://www.kvue.com/news/top/stories/052709kvue-boatcrash-ls.1fbf7c8d.html


BARDID: 2009-TX-0095
Date: 2009-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 Conroe
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
NEWS SUMMARY:
Three boaters ejected, injured
March 15, 2009

LAKE CONROE- Three people were ejected from a boat just after 2 a.m. on Saturday when the vessel struck rocks and bounced on top of a bulkhead near the Palms Marina, which was formerly known as Anchorage Marina.

Lt. with the Pct. 1 Constable’s Office, Marine Division, said two of the victims were unconscious when the third managed to call 911. All three were launched about 60 feet from the boat, Lt. said. 

Subject 1, 26 of Willis, was driving the 2006 red and white center console 21-foot Kenner boat, with 23-year-old subject 2 of Willis and 24-year-old subject 3 of Waller as passengers. 

Subject 1 and Subject 3 landed on the shore and Subject 2 landed partially in the water on the rocky slope at the water’s edge. Subject 2 lost several teeth and Subject 3’s ankle was “chipped,” but Subject 1 was the most seriously injured, with facial trauma and neck injuries, Lt. said. ....surface temperature (was) at 42 degrees.

Medics transported Subject 1 to Conroe Regional Medical Center. He was later transported to Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, where he remained in stable but serious condition Saturday night. Subject 3 and Subject 2 were taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands where they were treated and released. 

None of the victims was wearing a life jacket, but three were found in the boat, Lt. said.

Lt. said weather conditions were foggy with drizzle. However, investigators believe there were other contributing factors. 

“There was a strong smell of alcohol and there was an open container inside the boat,” Lt. said. 
A blood alcohol test will be performed on a blood sample taken at the hospital.
Although there is no law against an open container of alcohol in a boat, Lt. said, it is illegal to operate a watercraft while intoxicated. 

Pct. 1 is investigating the accident and will send their findings to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0096
Date: 2009-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 Ray Hubbard
NearestCityTown: Rockwall
County: Dallas
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: sharp turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
NEWS SUMMARY:
May 9th, 2009  WFAA Dalla
   
LAKE RAY HUBBARD — Six people were transported to hospitals Saturday afternoon after their speedboat capsized on Lake Ray Hubbard. 

The crew of the boat was taking part in the Ray Hubbard Powerboat Association's 2009 Spring Poker Run, which raises money for charity. The boat apparently tried to make a sudden turn near a buoy without slowing down. 

Subject said his boat was overtaken by the craft that crashed. "I was probably doing about 80-85," he said. "They were doing over 100." 

The boat rolled and all six on board ended up in the water. Officials at the scene said it looked like the accident victims suffered bruises and broken bones. 

Five ambulances took the victims to area hospitals — one went to Baylor Medical Center at Garland, four went to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, and the sixth was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. None of the injuries were thought to be life-threatening. 

The Poker Run raises money for Jonathan's Place, a charity that helps abused children.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0097
Date: 2009-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Lakeway
County: Travis
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
NEWS SUMMARY
Boat collides with island in Lake Travis
Last Update: 6/16 9:35 am      

 Two people were injured after their boat collided with a small island created by low water levels in Lake Travis early Tuesday morning.
Rescue workers from multiple agencies responded to Emerald Point Marina on Lake Travis around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, where they found a 22-foot boat grounded on a small island.

The crash happened at what the Travis County Sheriff's Office is calling a "sometimes island" across from the Carlos and Charlie's restaurant.
One man was transported to University Medical Center at Brackenridge with non-life threatening injuries, and a woman refused treatment at the scene.
Five public safety agencies coordinated in the search, rescue and transport of the boat crash victims, including: Austin-Travis County EMS Special Operations, Hudson Bend Fire Department, Travis County Sheriff's Office, Austin Police Department Air One and the Lower Colorado River Authority.  

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BARDID: 2009-TX-0098
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:42:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 San Bernard River
NearestCityTown: Churchill
County: Brazoria
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
From WFR sent in by game warden:
On May 2, 2009 approximately 3pm decedent was riding on a tube on the San Bernard River.  The tube was being towed by a 24 Carolina skiff driven by subject 1.  Approximately one mile north of the State Hwy 2611 bridge, subject 1 traveling at approximately 25 mph turned the boat around to go back south towards the bridge.  During the turn decedent while seated on the tube traveled outside the boat's wake and struck a pier on the west bank of the river.  After hitting the pier, decedent was floating face down in the water and was helped by subject 2, a passenger in the boat, who dove in and rolled him over, subject 1 called 911 and directed EMS to the scene, decedent was transported by Lifeflight to Memorial Herman Medical Center.  decedent passed on June 8, 2009 due to the injuries he sustained from the accident.  Information obtained from the Harris County Medical Examiner witness statements and Brazoria county Sheriff's Dept.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0099
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 Somerville
NearestCityTown: Somerville
County: Burleson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Accident details from Water Fatality Report:
Victim operating small vessel while setting trotline.  Friends on shoreline lost sight of light and communication with victim and called 911.  Vessel located capsized after search.  Victim recovered by game warden after floating to surface.  Autopsy ordered by JP4 .  Vessel recovered 7/20/09 at 10:39 am

Accident details from Boat Accident Report:
Operator was setting a trotline when friends on shoreline saw light go out and lost communication with operator.  911 called and search revealed vessel capsized and trotline broken approximately 30 ft from tree where tied off.  Search begun and victim recovered 6:37 pm same day.  Vessell recovered 7/20/09 at 10:39 am


BARDID: 2009-TX-0100
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 Belton
NearestCityTown: Belton
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Father was operating PWC with two children and came too close to shore, causing grounding and ejected the children from the PWC.  The children were treated for scrapes and released.
Filed by Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0101
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0696 Stillhouse Hollow
NearestCityTown: Harker Heights
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating his vessel at night on Stillhouse Hollow and traveling at a high rate of speed.  He became dis-oriented and ran his boat aground.  No injuries reported.
Report filed by Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0102
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1062 Brazos River
NearestCityTown: Rio Vista
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating his boat on the Brazos River when they struck a sand bar, causing injury to himself and the other 2 passengers on board.
Report filed by operator.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0103
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0023 Arlington
NearestCityTown: Arlington
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Drug use
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday evening, subject 1 (father) drove a few blocks from home and parked his Chevrolet pickup near a canal on Waterview Drive, where he and his son, subject 2 entere the water in a canoe.  When subject 1 and subject 2 did not return home, subject 1's wife called police.  The canoe was found partially submerged shortly after 10 am Friday.  Police found 2 life vests.  Two hours later a child's body was spotted on the south end of the lake.  Police are investigating whether the storms that blew through Arlington on Thursday night played  a role in the deaths.


From BAR report:
A storm came through area at approximately 12:15 am and subject 1 and subject 2 were supposed to be fishing on the Lake at this time.  At 8:15 am they were reported missing, Lake Officer for Arlington PD located a canoe that belonged to subject 1 under a dock.  Both bodies were recovered within 150 yards of said dock.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0105
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 Lewisville
NearestCityTown: Hickory Creek
County: Denton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
My wife and I were at anchor our vessel night lights were on, including several hand held lights that were flashing as well. V2 was departing from boats that were tied up, witnesses stated that V2 took off from the cove in excessive spped. He took off in full throttle out of the cove which raised the hull.  This also made the boat plow with the bow of his boat up in the air and kept plwoing.  He created a huge wake to the boats tied up, the boat turned 90 degrees and headed strait towards our vessel. He slammed into the side of the vessel, Tboned us. The arch of our boat forced his boat to go upwards where he tore off the canopy on the arch, destroyed the arch structure, crumbled the shade frame structure and life ring.  They stopped briefly to exchange information.  Operator from V2 never said a word, but as soon as they noticed the law enforcement was called they turned off their lights on the boat and drove off.

PropertyDamageDescription:
Hull Damage and Aluminum Arch demolished and fiberglass canopy torn off Arch.  Destroyed frame from sun shade canopy as well (separeate structure [accessory]) Seat torn, and life ring destroyed. property damage: $20,000.00 personal $ 500.00


BARDID: 2009-TX-0106
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0489 Medina
NearestCityTown: Lake Hills
County: Bandera
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: NA
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative: On Sunday, June 28th 2009 about 8:20 pm I was contacted by Bandera Co. SO in refrence to a boating accident that occurred on Medina Lake.  Bandera SO dispatcher advised me that the victim of the accident had lacerations to her leg.  Bandera dispatched EMS.  Myself and Game Warden arriveed at the location about 8:30 pm.  Upon arrival Game Warden gathered information from the victim and the family while I went down to the lake and gathered inforamtion from the boats involved and from the operator of the PWC.  According to the witneses, operator was operating the Shallow Sport boat with 6 passengers on baord.  The operator of the PWC according to witnesses was operator2.  Operator2 advised he was operating the PWC jumping the wake behind the Shallow Sport when both boats were coming inot Fauries Cove.  Operator2 advised he was attempting to pass the V1 around the starboard side and pass in front of the boat when the collission occurred.  Operator2s PWC collided with V1 on the starboard side front corner of the center console where victim was standing.  Victim's right leg was caught between the front of the PWC and V1 console causing the laceration to her calf muscle.  Upon arrival at shore Victim's father and other family members transported Victim up to the residence where they were wating on EMS when Game warden and I arrived.  Victim was transported to Methodist Hospital in San Antonio via Lakehills EMS ambulance.  Victim was treated and released on same night.

PropertyDamageDescription:
V1: damage to center console on starboard side front corner where PWC made contact.
V2: damage to port side bow rub rail where PWC made contact with center console on V1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0107
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Jonestown
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was heading down river and attempted to pass Vessel 2 on starboard side.  Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 as it attempted the pass.  A passenger sitting in Vessel 2 received injury to his elbow and back, and was transported by ambulance to area hospital.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0111
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1096 Caney Creek
NearestCityTown: Sargent
County: Matagorda
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his vessel when it ran aground in shallow water at the mouth of Caney Creek.  Subject 2, who by witness statements was intoxicated, jumped off the rear of the vessel to help push and try and get the vessel back into deeper water.  Upon doing so Subject 2 was struck by the propeller of the vessel.  The propeller cut his back, legs, and feet.  He was transported by another vessel to the shore where he was treated by Sargent EMS and then life flighted to Houston for more extensive medical treatment.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0112
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0691 Stamford
NearestCityTown: Haskell
County: Haskell
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 and his 3 children were onboard when his vessel started taking on water.   Cause unknown. The boat eventually sank with no injuries.  All occupants were wearing life jackets.  Game Warden  took Subject 1 back to his vessel to retrieve items that were floating in the area the vessel sank.
Report filed by TPWD


BARDID: 2009-TX-0113
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Horseshoe Bay
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his boat pulling subject 2 behind in an inner tube when the boat struck a submerged piece of  wood.  The boats propeller struck the piece of wood and tossed it into the tube that subject 2 was riding in, striking him in the head.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0114
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Dock destruction
PropertyDamageDescription: Damage to floating pier and roof over pier.
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was pulling away from floating dock at Rough Hollow Marina and caused damage to floating pier and cover of pier because the operator of the boat failed to untie vessel from mooring on pier.
Damage to floating pier only.
Report filed by Austin PD


BARDID: 2009-TX-0115
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-23 00:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 and Subject 2 were operating PWCs rented from Just for Fun on Lake Travis and Subject 2 was doing circles with his PWC and as Subject 1 approached him Subject 2 came out of his circle and the PWCs hit head on, causing major damage to one PWC and minor Damage to the other.
No injuries reported by operators.
Reports filed by Subject 1 and Subject 2.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0116
Date: 2009-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 Belton
NearestCityTown: Temple
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 left boat ramp operating Vessel # 1 and was heading to the major part of the lake when his passengers yelled "Whoa".  By the time they did so it was too late and Vessel # 1 struck another boat Vessel # 2 operated by subject 2.  The time of night, limited visibility, and no proper lookouts all contributed to the vessel collision.
no injuries reported.
Report filed by subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0117
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0428 Lake O The Pines
NearestCityTown: Jefferson
County: Marion
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating a PWC carrying his daughter as a passenger when they came to a bridge in Lake o The Pines Reservior. subject 1 was going too fast to avoid collision with one of the bridges pylons, striking it and causing both people to be tossed off. subject 1 struck the pylon causing life- threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment.  The passenger avoided serious injury with a scratch on her wrist.
Report filed by TPWD Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0119
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0428 Lake O The Pines
NearestCityTown: Jefferson
County: Marion
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating a borrowed PWC and approached a boat operated by subject 2, who was preparing to start pulling a tube with subject 3 in the tube.  subject 1 approaced too close and when he attempted to depart the area of the tuber, not having any experience on the operation of a PWC, strcuck the tube and subject 3, causing injuries to subject 3.  subject 3 was transported via EMS to a local hospital with injuries to his chest and torso.subject 1 was issued operational citations by Game Warden.
Report filed by TPWD


BARDID: 2009-TX-0120
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:23:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1096 Caney Creek
NearestCityTown: Sargent
County: Matagorda
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his vessel at a high rate of speed and tried to negotiate a bend in the creek when he lost control and slid into a pier.  A board of the pier struck the starboard side of the vessel creating a hole in the vessel.  Injuries sustained from the impact.
Report filed by TPW


BARDID: 2009-TX-0121
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1114 Colorado River
NearestCityTown: Matagorda
County: Matagorda
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was entering the Colorado River via the Gulf of Mexico when a large wave hit the stern of his vessel causing his vessel to roll and become submerged.  Subject 1 and his passenger were rescued by another boater.  No injuries reported.
Report filed by TPDW


BARDID: 2009-TX-0122
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 Alan Henry
NearestCityTown: Post
County: Garza
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Officials say the victim fell overboard from the vessel while it was underway.  The other seven passengers on the boat noticed immediately he was gone and began to try to rescue him along with other boaters but were unsuccessful.  Body was recovered the next day July 20 at approx 10 am.
====================

Conclusion (from report submitted by Game Warden): It is my belief that the subject fell of the back of the boat and struck his head, possibly knocking him out, and drowned.  The operator admitted that he had been taking the boat in and out of gear to keep the boat off the rocks while the victim was defacating off the back of the boat.  I feel that alcohol and lack of safe operations contributed to the death.  Interviews state operator and victim were drunk.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0123
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs were running together and the operator of PWC # 1 turned his head to talk to his passenger and when he turned forward he struck PWC #2 who was in his path.  The collision caused injury to the operator and passenger of PWC #2.  They were both taken to a local hospital for treatment of broken bones and head injuries.
Report fileby  LCRA


BARDID: 2009-TX-0124
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:42:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Jonestown
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating PWC # 1 and following too close behind PWC # 2 operated by Subject 2, carrying passengerSubject 3.  Subject 2 stopped PWC #2 and PWC #1 struck him from behind, causing injury to  Subject 3 (passenger on PWC #2).   Subject 3 was transported to local hospital for treatment of back injury.
Report filed by corp- LCRA


BARDID: 2009-TX-0126
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 Possum Kingdom
NearestCityTown: Palo Pinto
County: Palo Pinto
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 and 2 were attempting to right an upside down PWC that they were operating when a vessel operated by subject 3 ran over them.  subject 3's vessel struck subject 1 in the face.  He was transported to Graham Regional Medical Center with facial injuries.
Report filed Brazos River Authority.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0127
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 Texoma
NearestCityTown: Grayson
County: Grayson
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
on 07/04/2009, after watching an on the water concert on Lake Texoma, subject 1 was driving his vessel home and encountered a severe storm causing major waves and turbulant waters. subject 1 attempted to turn his vessel around and the large waves came into his vessel causing it to submerge.  The occupants left the vessel and swam to shore.  No injuries reported.
Report filed by subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0128
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0594 Proctor
NearestCityTown: Comanche
County: Comanche
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was boating at lake with friends.  He was sitting on the rear of the boat as it was underway towing a wakeboarder.  Victim fell into the water and was struck in the back of the head by the wakeboarder.  Victim was not wearing any persoanl flotation device.  Opr  had .06 BAC.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0130
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0131 Calaveras
NearestCityTown: San Antonio
County: Bexar
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: improper loading
AccidentCause3: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A body that authorities believe to be subject 1, 26, has been found at Calaveras Lake early this morning. A game warden found the body ashore on the northwest side of the lake near the CPS power plant. The water began splashing into subject 1's 12-foot-long aluminum boat on Calaveras Lake around 1 a.m. Sunday, nearly five hours after he and three others had set out on a fishing trip. The lake had been smooth Saturday evening, said Captain Game Warden with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, but about that time, white-capped waves fueled by high winds caused the boat to take on water. The vessel capsized near the middle of the lake, throwing the four men into the water. Subject 2, 28, subject 3, 24, and subject 4, 17, swam safely to shore. Once safely ashore, the three men yelled for subject 1 but didn't hear a response. They walked to a nearby CPS Energy power plant, where they asked a Bexar County deputy for help.

Final Report by Game Warden:
On August 8, 2009 on or about 10:00 PM, P1, P2, P3, and P4 entered Calaveras Lake with P1’s boat. Wind was blowing 5-10 mph from the South East towards the North West. While fishing near GPS coordinates N 29.30634 W098.30802, P1 stood up and the boat began to take on water. Passengers attempted to maintain control yet a large amount of water began to submerse the boat. P2, P3, P4 swam to the bank (N29.30777 W098.31448), two of which were wearing life jackets.  P3 stated that after reaching the bank they could hear P1 yelling in the water then shortly after did not hear anything. On August 9, 2009 at 1:25 AM Bexar County Sheriffs Office was notified. At 2:00 AM State Game Warden received a call from Austin Communications Dispatcher in reference to the incident. Officer made the location and commenced search and rescue efforts. On or about 4:00 AM the P1’s boat was recovered by volunteer fire fighters at N 29.30995 W 098.31353. Warden and Volunteer fire fighters relocated the boat to Calaveras Lake Park. Warden continued searching and returned to the location where the P1’s boat was found. Located was a blue ice chest with sodas and adult beverages. Warden returned to Calaveras Lake Park. Search and Rescue efforts by several agencies and Game Wardens resumed at sunrise and continued through sunset. On August 10, 2009 Wardens returned to the location where P1’s boat was found. Warden located a body floating face down near N 29.31003 W 098.31397. The body had black shirt, black underpants, and black pants wrapped around his brown boots. Chief of Harmony Fire Department assisted with securing the body. Bexar County Sheriffs Office and the Medical Examiner’s office were notified. Both entities made location and after taking photos the Medical Examiner took custody of the body.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0131
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0322 Greenbelt
NearestCityTown: Claredon
County: Donley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was pulling a tube with 3 persons in it and one of the passengers let go of the rope and flew in the air, landing on another person in the tube and breaking her back in the T12 veterbrae.
Report filed by operator.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0132
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1096 Caney Creek
NearestCityTown: Sargent
County: Matagorda
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
 Subject 1 was operating his vessel pulling  Subject 2 on a ski tube and was making a 360 degree turn in the creek.  The turn swung Subject 2  outside of the boats wake and swung  Subject 2, riding in the tube, into a pier.  The collision caused a broken arm and shoulder.   Subject 2 was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
Report filed by TPWD


BARDID: 2009-TX-0133
Date: 2009-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1994 Gulf of Mexico off Aransa
NearestCityTown: Corpus Christi
County: Nueces
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
We observed an overturned boat near the mouth of the Packery Channel.  Sitting on the rocks were victim 1, Victim 2, Victim 3 and Victim 4.  All had suffered various lacerations from the boat and was also driving.  In the water were lifeguards (life 1, life2, life3) who were attempting to locate Victim 5 under the upside down boat, which was still up against the rough waters around the rocks.  After a rope was tied to the overturned boat by lifeguards in the water, the lifeguard boat was able to pull the overturned boat away from the rocks towards the shore near beach marker 208.  After being pulled about 150 ft North from the rocks, lifeguards advised that they had located victim 5 under the overturned boat.  
She was conscious and breathing with a severe but not life threatening laceration to her head.  Medics 8, 13, and 15 transported victims 1,2,3, and 4 to Bay Medical Center.  Victim 5 was transported to MMC. Game Warden and I made contact with victims 1-4 at Bay Area Hospital. It is not believed that alcohol was involved in the incident. Coast Guard notified and arrived at the scene, Lt and Capt were also on scene. 
At last update (1930 hours) Vicitm 4 was in critial condition at Bay Area Hospital due to water in his lungs and Victim 5 was stable at MMC.  Victims 1-3 were treated and released at Bay Area


BARDID: 2009-TX-0134
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1096 Caney Creek
NearestCityTown: Sargent
County: Matagorda
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 11:30 pm on 7/11/09 subject 1, along with his single passenger were traveling up Caney Creek with very low light conditions after sunset.  As they approached the bend in the creek, where subject 2's pier was located, subject 1 lost sight of the few lights on the east shoreline and before he could correct his course, he ran aground cutting through the middle of subject 2's pier at 235 Creek Side Dr.
Report filed by TPWD


BARDID: 2009-TX-0135
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 Possum Kingdom
NearestCityTown: Palo Pinto
County: Palo Pinto
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While pulling his kids on a tube in Possum Kingdom Lake,subject 1 turned around to watch the kids on the tube.  His vessel struck some rocks on the shoreline.  His wife, subject 2, was sitting backwards in the boat watching the kids, and the impact with the rocks caused her to be thrown forward and she hit her head on the dashboard of the boat.  She was taken by Medivac to a local hospital for treatment.
Report filed by Brazos River Authority


BARDID: 2009-TX-0138
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 Austin
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating vessel # 1 heading up river in Lake Austin and struck vessel # 2, operated by Subject 2.  Vessel # 2 had stopped to exchange passengers on an innertube they were pulling. Subject 2 observed vessel # 1 coming towards them and honked his horn to try and get their attention.
According Subject 2's statement vessel # 1 was "plowing" with it's nose high in the air.  Vessel # 1 struck Vessel # 2 broadside, striking passengers in vessel # 2.  Three of the passengers in vessel # 2 were transported to a local hospital.  Two were released and one is in serious condition with head trauma.  Subject 1 is being charged with intoxication manslaughter.
Report filed by TPWD Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0139
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0114 Brownwood
NearestCityTown: Brownwood
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/09/2009 the owner of the vessel,  and 4 passengers, went for a night time boat ride on Brown Lake.  Owner stated she was letting subject 1 operate the vessel.  Subject 1, traveling at an estimated 40 mph, ran aground.  The impact caused one of the passengers, subject 2, to break his arm.  After spending the night on the shore, the next day they were discovered and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Report filed by TPWD officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0140
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 Alan Henry
NearestCityTown: Post
County: Garza
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/09/2009 subject 1 was operating his vessel with other famikly members on board when the boat there was an explosion and fire coming from the engine compartment.  Other boats in the area came to their assistance and rescued them.  All persons were transported by other boaters to a boat ramp location wherre officers and EMT were able to assist.  The only reported injury that needed attention beyond first aid was burns to one of the infant children.  No one was admitted to a hospital.  The boat was a complete loss due to fire.
Report filed by TPWD


BARDID: 2009-TX-0141
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 Alan Henry
NearestCityTown: Post
County: Garza
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating her PWC with passenger subject 2 on board.  A large wake was in front of them and subject 1 turned sharply to try and avoid the wake.  The sharp turn caused both persons to be thrown from the PWC.  subject 2 struck the PWC on her back causing serious injury. Another boat transported her to waiting EMS on shore and she was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Report filed by TPWD officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0143
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0369 Houston
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his vessel on Lake Houston when he noticed his vessel engine was on fire.  He attempted to distinguish it with no results.  All occupants left the vessel and swam to another boat that picked them up.  No injuries reported.  Vessel was a total loss.
Report filed by Houston PD.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0144
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0223 Cypress Springs
NearestCityTown: Mt. Vernon
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating a vessel pulling two youths in an inner tube.  The vessel entered a small cove and subject 1 attempted to make a sharp turn at high speed to exit the cove.  The sharp turn caused the innter tube and it's passengers to swing hard outside the boats wake and struck an pier embankment.  One of the passengers suffered a broken nose and injury to face and eyes.  The other passenger had no injuries.  Investigating officers performed tests for possible BWI and it was determined that subject 1i was under the influence of alcohol.  subject 1 was arrested and charged with BWI.
Report and case handled by TPWD Game Wardens


BARDID: 2009-TX-0145
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0732 Toledo Bend
NearestCityTown: Hemphill
County: Sabine
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: Damage to dock
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating her pontoon boat on Toledo Bend when she was approaching a dock and came in too fast, causing damage to her vessel and to the dock.  Subject 1 was arrested for BWI by TPWD Game Wardens
Report filed by attorney for subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0146
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1114 Colorado River
NearestCityTown: Matagorda
County: Matagorda
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his shrimp boat coming into the Colorado River from the Gulf of Mexico and put his vessel on auto-pilot to tend to something on the back of the shrimp boat.  Wth no look-out present, the shrimp boat struck an acnhored vessel (Subject 2's vessel).  All 4 of the occupants of the anchored vessel saw the approaching shrimp boat and jumped out of the vessel to try and avoid injury.  Subject 3, an occupant of the anchored vessel, sustained back injuries, a fractured wrist, and cracked teeth during the collision.  All occupants were recovered.
Report filed by TPWD


BARDID: 2009-TX-0147
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 Austin
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was pulling passengers on a tube when he stopped to change passengers, and then as he started making headway he realized another boat was coming at him head on.  The operator of the second vessel also noticed that a collision was imminent, and both vessels tried to avoid a collision by putting their motors in reverse.  The collision caused one of the pontoons on the pontoon boat to make a hole in the fiberglass side of Subject 1's boat.  The collision also bent the deck of the pontoon boat.  No injuries reported.
Report filed by Subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0148
Date: 2009-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:22:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 Austin
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his vessel at night on Lake Austin and his vessel lights failed.  The other vessel, operated by subject 2, ran head on into the oncoming vessel, causing injuries to subject 1 and damage to both vessels.  Both vessels were traveling at approximately 18 - 25 miles per hour.
No other injuries reported.
Report filed by Austin PD Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0149
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 Alan Henry
NearestCityTown: Post
County: Garza
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating a vessel pulling subject 2 in a tube.  Operating at a high speed caused subject 2 to fall from the tube and hit the water very hard, breaking her elbow.  She was transported to UMC Hospital in Lubbock for treatment.
Report filed by TPWD officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0150
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1771 Trinity River
NearestCityTown: Cove
County: Chambers
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating a vessel pulling subject 2 in an inner tube south in the Trinity River.  Subject 1 made a sharp turn, causing subject 2 to swing outside of the boats wake, hitting a sandbar in the river.  The impact caused injury to subject 2s' back and neck.  She was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Report filed by TPWD Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0153
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Jonestown
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his PWC and attempted to jump a wake of a cabin cruiser.  In doing so, he fell on his own PWC, causing head injury and unconsiousness.  He was transported to Breckinridge Hospital for treatment.
Report filed by Austin PD


BARDID: 2009-TX-0154
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0470 Marble Falls
NearestCityTown: Meadow Lakes
County: Burnett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/22/09 subject 1 was launching his PWC and when he turned on the ignition a flash fire and explosion occurred.  The fire was put out with no injuries reported.  Damage to engine and engine compartment only.
Report filed by Austin PD -


BARDID: 2009-TX-0155
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Horseshoe Bay
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both of the operators of the PWCs were attempting to jump a wake of another vessel when they hit head-on, causingmajor damage to both PWCs.  They both saw the impending collision and jumped off the PWCs, avoiding injury.
No injuries reported.
Report filed by LCRA Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0156
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: skier/pax behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his vessel and subject 2 had jumped from the vessel to start water skiing. subject 1 put the boat in reverse and did not know that subject 2 was just behind the boat.  subject 2 used his feet to try and push away from the vessel, but his foot came into contact with the prop, causing lacerations to his foot.  He was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Report filed by Travis County S.O. Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0157
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Jonestown
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 and subject 2 were operating PWC's and riding parrallel to each other, violating the 50 foot rule.  subject 1 turned her PWC to the left, striking subject 2 on the starboard side, traveling over her PWC and striking subject 2.  subject 2 received 5 broken ribs, a broken hip, and a lacerated spleen.  She was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Report filed by Travis County S.O. Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0158
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5020 Aransas Bay
NearestCityTown: Rockport
County: Aransas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 rented a fishing boat from Little Bay Marine to go fishing in Aransas Bay.  The boat livery told subject 1 that the boat they rented was big enough for 7 persons.  While returning from the fishing trip, the rear of the boat started sinking and eventuall the motor went under water and the boat capsized.  All persons grabbed flotation devices and were eventually rescued by passing boaters.  No injuries reported.
Report filed by operator/subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0159
Date: 2009-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0041 Bardwell
NearestCityTown: Ennis
County: Ellis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was pulling his child on an inner tube on Lake Bardwell, when the child fell out of the tube subject 1 was circling back to pick up the child.  During the turn a PWC operated by unknown persons struck the side of subject 1's vessel, causing major damage.  No injuries reported.
Report fd by   subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0160
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 Galveston Bay
NearestCityTown: Galveston
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 (PWC 1) and subject 2 (PWC 2) were operating PWCs on Glaveston Bay, riding too close to close to each other.  PWC 2 jumped a wake of a larger boat and came to a stop in front of PWC 1.  PWC 1 was traveling too fast to stop in time to avoid a collision, striking PWC 2 and injuring subject 2.
Both operators are minors with no Boater Ed certifications.  The father of subject 2, subject 3 was issued 5 citations for permitting minors to operate PWC without Boater Ed certifications, un-supervised operation of PWCs, and invalid registrations.
Report by Galveston County Sheriff's Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0161
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 Cedar Creek
NearestCityTown: Maybank
County: Hendersen
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating a PWC carrying subject 2 as a passenger.  Due to high speed and no experience with off-throttle steering he came into the dock at too high a rate of speed and collided with the dock.  subject 1 suffered a fractured ankle and a broken collar bone.  subject 2 suffered lacerations and bruises.
Report filed by operator


BARDID: 2009-TX-0162
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6284 Redfish Bay
NearestCityTown: Aransas Pass
County: Nueces
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his vessel and due to operator in-experience, while attempting to dock, struck a sailboat owned by subject 2 that was tied to the dock causing damge to both vessels and to the pier.  No injuries reported.
Report filed by Game Ward.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0163
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 San Bernard River
NearestCityTown: Sweeny
County: Brazoria
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating a PWC carrying subject 2 as a passenger, and at a high rate of speed was approaching a bridge in the river. subject 1 attempted to avoid collision with a bridge pylon by letting off the throttle, thus losing control of the PWC from by no off-throttle steering.  The PWC collided with a pylon, causing lacerations to his arms and legs.  He was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment.  No injuries for his passengers requiring treatment.
Report filed by Brazoria County S.O. Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0164
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 Somerville
NearestCityTown: Somerville
County: Burleson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating his vessel on Lake Somerville heading back to the ramp when he was struck by a woman operating a jet boat.  The impact caused the windshield to break free striking subject 1, causing broken ribs.  He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.  No report or information on the 2nd vessel. Report filed by subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0165
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 Eagle Mountain
NearestCityTown: Azle
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was working down below the hatch on her saliboat wihich was tied at the dock when she heard a revving of a boat motor engine and then felt a slam to the stern of her vessel.  When she came top-side she noticed a boat being operated by a subject 2 had collided with her boat.  She made contact with  subject 2 and traded information.  no injuries reported.
Report filed by subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0167
Date: 2009-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0182 Colorado City
NearestCityTown: Colorado City
County: Mitchell
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: none to V1; minimal damage to rubber/plastic grip rail in rear V2
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4th, 2009 at approximately 11:10 am, Texas Game Warden  was contacted by the Mitchell County Sheriffs Office (by telephone) in reference to a boating accident with injuries at Lake Colorado City. Upon arrival at the state park boat ramp, GW met with the operator of PWC #1, Subject 1 whom stated that he was operating a PWC (TX4255AD) on the lake and was trying to catch up to his girlfriend subject 2 and her passenger subject 3 whom were riding on another PWC (TX4248AD). Subject 1 stated that a boat passed by creating a wake/wave causing him to lose control and caused him to steer over into the other PWC.  Subject 2 stated that she had killed the throttle on her "jetski" and was just drifting in the water because of the rough conditions. She did not see  Subject 1 come up behind her and only heard him yell just before impact. The impact caused both girls to be knocked off of PWC #2. The brunt force of the impact was on the passenger ( Subject 3) resulting in her being knocked unconscious and possibly not breathing.  Subject 1 initiated CPR and yelled for help in which a pontoon boat responded to assist. Once loaded onto the pontoon boat CPR was continued and  Subject 3 was transported to the State Park boat ramp and eventually to the Mitchell County Hospital (by ambulance) where her condition was assessed and then she was flown to a hospital in Lubbock, TX.
 GW was assisted by State Troopers  at the boat ramp and at the Mitchell County hospital. GW interviewed and received statements from the operators of both watercraft.  Subject 3 was not interviewed because of her medical condition. GW searched both watercraft and the vehicle that had brought all subjects to the lake and found no alcoholic beverages. Subject 1 voluntarily agreed to a blood sample to determine if there was any alcohol or illegal substance in his blood.

     Results from the Texas Department of Public Safety lab tests (blood sample) showed negative for alcohol or any other substance in  Subject 1's blood.



NOTE:  All original statements, reports, photos and other evidence are consistent and will remain in the office of Texas      Game Warden                                                                                                                                  


             Courthouse
             Colorado City, TX  79512

CONCLUSION: 
It is the findings of Texas Game W through the interviews, statements and evidence involved, that the cause of the accident was due to  Subject 1 (PWC #1) operating too closely (not at headway speed within 50' of another vessel) combined with rough lake conditions (boat wakes and waves).  Subject 1 was issued a citation for this offense in J.P. 's court in Mitchell County. There was no indication of any alcohol or illegal drug use involved and all required water safety equipment was being used.
There were no witnesses to the actual impact.GW spoke with the victim ( Subject 3) approximately 6 weeks after being released from the hospital, but due to memory loss, she still has no recollection of the accident.

CITATION ISSUED:


BARDID: 2009-TX-0168
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0223 Cypress Springs
NearestCityTown: Mt. Vernon
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating a PWC in rough waters when he was thrown over the front of the PWC, causing a forarm laceration and dislocated hip.
report filed by Franklin Co. Water District Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0169
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:34:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Boat house destroyed from Vessel 1 running thru it.
RedactedNarrative:
Subect 1 was operating his boat with his daughter subject 2 on board as a passenger, who was in the rear of the vessel.  When subject 2 tried to walk to the center console, subject 1 averted his attention to assist her in getting forward.  The distraction caused subject 1 to run his vessel into a floating boat house that contained vessel #2 owned by Subject 3.  The collision caused subject 1's boat to go through the boat house and come to a rest on top of vessel #2.  subject 1 received head injuries, lacerations, and a fractured vertabre.  subject 2 received lacerations to her left arm.  Vessel #2 was unoccupied.
Report filed  LCRA Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0170
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0304 Gibbons Creek
NearestCityTown: Carlos
County: Grimes
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 and Subject 2 were operating the PWC's on Gibbons Creek Reservoir, traveling on plane too close to each other, violating the 50 foot rule, when they collided with each other.  Subject 1's PWC went over Subject 2's PWC, striking Subject 2.  The impact caused a broken leg and broken ribs to Subject 2.Subject 1 received no injuries.
Report filed  Subject1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0171
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0321 Greenbelt
NearestCityTown: Clarendon
County: Donley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
operator 2 and operator 1 were operating PWCs on Greenbelt lake operating at a high rate of speed following each other.  As 1 moved his PWC in front of 2's PWC, he hit a large wake causing his PWC to stall and turn into the direction of operator 2.  At the high rate of speed they were traveling, op 2 did not have enough time to stop to avoid a collision.  op 2's PWC struck op 1's PWC and the impact broke op 1's leg.  The value of the damage to the PWCs was not reported.
Report fileby operators 1 and 2


BARDID: 2009-TX-0173
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0582 JOE POOL
NearestCityTown: Grand Prairie
County: Dallas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OperatorA and OperatorB were operating PWC's on Joe Pool Lake riding along side each other, violating the 50 foot rule, and collided with each other.  A passenger on the PWC operated by OperatorB was struck and sent to the hospital via ambulance for treatment.  Specifics on the nature of injuries was not reported by officer doing investigation.
Report filed by Grand Prairie Police Dept


BARDID: 2009-TX-0174
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0046 Bastrop
NearestCityTown: Bastrop
County: Bastrop
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was fishing from his boat on Lake Bastrop and had a fishing pole laying on the deck of the boat with the lure in the water.  A fish grabbed the lure  and pulled the pole in the water.  Subject 1 attempted to grab the pole and lost his balance and fell in.  He was not wearing a life jacket and went under.  A passing boater reached under the water and retreived Subject 1.  Subject 1 was taken by ambulance to the hospital for water aspiration. Report filed by LCRA Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0175
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Horseshoe Bay
County: LLano
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was approaching the dock to tie up and was coming in too fast and instructed subject 2, who was sitting on the bow, to reach and prevent the boat from hitting the dock.  When subject 2 attempted to do this he broke his arm.No other injuries reported.  Report filed by LCRA Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0177
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 Amistad
NearestCityTown: Del Rio
County: Val Verde
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 2 and Subject 1 were operating PWCs on Lake Amistad and were in the water looking at pictographs on the cliff walls of the lake.  Subject 1 stopped to look at a pictograph, and Subject 2 was looking at one still in motion and collided with Subject 1.  The collision caused Subject 1 to suffer a broken jaw and damage to her inner ear canal.  Subject 1 reported no injuries.
Report filed by Subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0178
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 Austin
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was pulling a tuber and due to operator inattention struck a boat that was drifting in Lake Austin.  The impact cause injury to the people on board the drifting vessel, Subject 2 and Subject 3.  They both received lacerations to the head and facial areas because the impact caused them to strike the bimini top of their vessel. They were both transported to a local hospital for treatment.  No inuries reported on Subject 1's vessel.
Report filed by Austin PD Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0179
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:07:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 Left the Carlos and Charlie’s Dock heading north, toward the main channel, in the no wake zone between land and the Emerald Point Marina. Once vessel 1 exited the no wake zone it turn east heading down stream as it began to pick up speed and plane out.  
Vessel 1 took a path heading down stream that ultimately brought it into contact with a break-wall some 260 yards off the shore in front of Erickson’s Marina. The vessel collided with the break wall at a slight angle making the vessel slide along the lake side of the wall and colliding with a metal winch platform and metal post holding a blinking warning light.  
Both occupants of Vessel 1 were ejected during the impact. Vessel 1’s impact with the winch platform and light post caused significant hull failure and removed both metal objects from the break wall.  
Vessel 1 then traveled up a connection cable to the second break wall which is raised out of the water much higher.  Vessel 1’s starboard hull made contact with the corner of the break wall slowing its momentum down and allowing for the vessel to slip back into the water on the lake side of the break wall. Investigation ongoing.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0180
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 Fork
NearestCityTown: Alba
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday 09/18/09, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Game Wardens were notified by the Wood County SO of a man who fell in the water at an area known as Dale Hump on Lake Fork.  Game Wardens responded and arrived on scene at approximately 6:45 a.m.  The victim was fishing a tournament with his friend Subject 1 in a Champion bass boat.  At approximately 6:15 a.m. the victim went to the back of the boat to urinate when he fell into the water.  Subject 1 jumped into the water to help and the victim stated he was OK. Subject 1 then returned to the boat.  Once Subject 1 was aboard the boat he trolled to the area of the victim and the victim was not found.  The search was initiated.  A picture of what appeared to be the victim was taken by sonar that afternoon.  Due to the weather conditions, etc… the recovery was not made.  Victim was recovered the next day in approximately 26 feet of water by the Alert dive team.  Victim was recovered wearing a inflatable PFD which appeared to have not deployed


BARDID: 2009-TX-0182
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-17 00:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 Galveston Bay
NearestCityTown: Baytown
County: Chambers
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/16/09 Subject 1 at approximately 4:30pm in his boat, alone.  His destination was supposed to be the Hugo Point Boat Ramp in Cove Texas.  At approximately 10pm same day  Subject 1 was reported missing.  A search of the area resulted in finding  Subject 1's boat in Galveston Bay on 8/17.   Subject 1's body was discovered on 8/18/09.
Report filed by Game Warden Subject left Bayland Park boat ramp located in Baytown, Tx (Harris co) at approx 4:30 pm 8/16/09. Destination was Hugo Point boat ramp, located in Cove, Tx (Chambers Co) as stated by friend (witness) . Boat was found 8/17/09 at 9:20 am.  Body was recovered 8/18/09 at 12:40pm.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0183
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 Livingston
NearestCityTown: Trinity
County: Trinity
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
summary from WFR:
left his residence at 11:30am to check fishing jugs behind Goat Island on Lake Livingston Trinity county. Did not return to the house as planned.  Civilian noticed boat in gear circling  in front of his waterfront home at the Landing Subdivision and noticed a body floating in front of the boat. Civilian launched his boat recovering the boat and the drowning victim.  Victim had his arm in rope off the boy of the boat and was deceased at time of discovery.  Medical examiner reported drowning and blunt force trauma as the cause of death.  No damage was located on the boat at the time of recovery by myself.  Accidental drowning appeared to be cause of death. 

conclusion from BA Investigation report: The Trinity Co SO department ordered and autopsy showing that the victim died as a result to blunt force head trauma and drowning.  No foul play was deemed by the Trinity Co SO Dept Investigator .  It appears the victim fell from his boat striking his head resulting in death by drowning.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0184
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon
NearestCityTown: Sattler
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: sharp turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On August 30, 2009 at approximately 6:15 PM a boating accident involving five occupants occurred on Canyon Lake (public water) in Comal County, Texas.  The accident occurred while the operator, Subject 1, and two other female passengers, Subject 2 and Subject 3 were towing two male passengers, Subject 4 and Subject 5, on a raft behind their boat.  As they were towing the two male subjects, one of them fell off of the raft into the water.  Subject 1 observed that happen, and he made a left turn to try and recover the lost passenger.  As Subject 1 made the turn, the boat impacted a wave or wake from another boat which jolted the boat into a tighter, hair-pin turn. The abrupt force of that action caused the boat’s occupants to be ejected into the water.  Once they were ejected, the boat was still in gear and under power; therefore, it continued to spin in a counter clockwise rotation.  As the boat was spinning, unmanned and out of control, its propeller struck Subject 1 in his left forearm, mangling it.  The propeller struck Subject 3 in her head rendering her unconscious and causing her to drown.  Subject 1, Subject 4, Subject 5, and Subject 2 were rescued from the water by two other boaters.  Subject 3 was recovered (decease) from the water on September 5, 2009 approximately six days after the accident occurred.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0185
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0109 Bridgeport
NearestCityTown: Bridgeport
County: Wise
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his PWC on Lake Bridgeport and carryibng a passenger subject 2.  While attempting to jump a wake the nose of the PWC went under a cross wave, causing the PWC to stop immediately, throwing subject 1 over the handlebars of the PWC, breaking his ribs.  subject 2 was ejected and hit the PWC, causing her to break her femur.  Both were transported to local hospital for treatment.
Report filed by Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0186
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0107 Brazos Lake
NearestCityTown: Waco
County: McLennan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his boat heading west on the Bosque River and Subject 2 was operating his boat following behind him.  Due to an oncoming vessel Subject 1 slowed his boat to give right of way to on coming vessel.  Subject 2, following behind, turned his head back to see where his eyeglasses fell to and when he did so he collided with Subject 1.  Subject 2's boat went on top of Subject 1's boat, causing major damage to rear of boat and engine.
No injuries reported, report filed by Subject 1.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0187
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1639 White Rock Creek
NearestCityTown: Trinity
County: Trinity
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his boat in White Rock Creek and was slowing down prior to a curve in the creek when another vessel coming from the opposite direction came around the curve and struck his vessel causing major fiberglass damage.  He attempted to stop the other vessel to get more information for the accident, but the other vessel left the scene.  Subject 1 contacted TPWD game wardens and told them of the incident.  No injuries reported
Report filed by Subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0188
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2012 Galveston Bay
NearestCityTown: Mont Belvieu
County: Chambers
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating vessel # 1 heading back to the boat ramp and came into a narrow channel off of Galveston Bay.  As he slowed to navigate the channel, and second vessel (#2) was heading out of the channel operated by Subject 2.  Being a small channel and at the speed both parties entered the narrow channel, they both struck on their port sides.  The collision caused a passenger of vessel # 2 to be ejected into the water, but was able to return to the vessel with no injuries.  The collision caused major damage to vessel # 1 and minimal damage to vessel # 2.  No injuries reported.
Report filed by TPWD Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0189
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityTown: Oakpoint
County: Denton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his boat on a fishing trip when he struck a submerged object.  The vessel started taking on water faster than the bilge could keep up.  he headed his vessel to the nearest shore and was able to get out of the water.  After having the boat recovered by Tow US they investigated the damage and found major damage to the hull, stern, and transom.  No injuries reported.
Report filed  Subject 1.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0190
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0164 Choke Canyon
NearestCityTown: Three Rivers
County: Live Oak
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his boat coming back across the main body of Choke Canyon Lake when a cold front came and caused big waves to come over the transom of his boat.  The boat eventually sank due to lack of flotation built in.  The 2 occupants were able to grab life jackets and swim to shore safely.
no injuries reported.
Report filed  Subject 1r.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0191
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0149 Casa Blanca
NearestCityTown: Laredo
County: Webb
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was operating his vessel on Casa Blanca Lake and had stopped to prpepare to pull water skiers.  Operator B was operating a PWC in the area and due to operator inattention and excessive struck the port side of Operator A boat.  2 of the passengers in Operator A boat received minor injuries.  Operator B received serious blunt trauma to his face from the collision.  Both vessels received damage to fiberglass and hulls.

CONCLUSION: The primary cause of the collision appeared to be inattention by the operator of the PWC, along with excessive speed. While the PWC operator stated he was only going 20mph when the collision occurred, the damage done to the ski boat suggests a higher speed.  The PWC operator failed to give right of way to the ski boat.  The PWC operator was issued citations for Negligent Operation of a Vessel and Violation for 50 ft rule.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0193
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6130 Corpus Christi Bay
NearestCityTown: Corpus Christi
County: Nueces
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Accident Description from BAR sumbitted by Game Warden 1: While cruising towards the city of Port Aransas in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, the engines of the vessel died out.  P1 stopped the vessel to check out the motors and the boat started up and ran okay.  While continuing to cruise down the channel, P1 smelled a burning odor coming from the engine compartments. P1 went to look into the compartment and when he opened the hatch to the engines, and explosion occurred.  P1 was burned and went overboard.  The passenger deployed the life raft and assisted P1 into it. The Coast Guard was in helicopter was conducting a traning excerise and immediately responded to airlift P1 to hospital. A Coast Guard vessel picked up the passenger. 


NEWS STORY:
Coast Guard rescues two from burning boat in Corpus Christi

06:58 PM CDT on Saturday, September 12, 2009

khou.com staff reports 

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas--The Coast Guard rescued two men from a burning fishing vessel in Corpus Christi Bay on Saturday. 

A Coast Guard HH-65C rescue helicopter was in the air when the crew spotted the billowing smoke coming from a fishing vessel in the Intercoastal Waterway at 2:10 p.m. 

The helicopter crew diverted and found two people in a life raft next to the burning fishing vessel. The crew then lowered the rescue swimmer into the water to assess the situation.  One of the men was immediately taken away after sustaining burns to 20 percent of his body and showing signs of shock. 

The rescue swimmer and the other survivor were left on scene with a Good Samaritan boat and a rescue boat crew from Coast Guard Station Port Aransas.  An HU-25 Falcon jet circled overhead while a second HH-65C rescue helicopter crew was diverted to recover the rescue swimmer and the second survivor. 

The rescue helicopter crews transported both men to Spohn Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi. 

The condition of the first man is unknown. The second man was reported to be in stable condition.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0194
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2330 Trinity Bay
NearestCityTown: Port Bolivar
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
TPWD Game Warden WFR Report:Subject 1 left Stingaree's Marina on the Bolivar Peninsula at approximatley 8:30 pm on aug 8, 2009.  The next day Subject 2 reported Subject 1's boat drifting near buoy marker 36 in Galveston Bay.  US Coast Guard recovered the body at approximately 5PM on Aug 9, 2009.  Medical examiner ruled Subject 1's death an accidental drowning.


USCG Case Report additional info:
Friends of deceased who reported deceased departed from Stingaree Marina approx 7:30 PM, he was alone in the Avon Inflatable boat, and went thru Sievers Cut (Bolivar Peninsula) on his way home.  
Vessel located with KEYS OFF, LANYARD SWITCH GONE THROTTLE IN NEWTRAL, BATTERY ON, VHF/GPS, HIN 019004B707,  OPEN BEER CAN W/CUZZY, BOAT MANUFACTURED IN 2007, 150 EVINRUDE E-TECH, and boat was drifting in the area.  Boat was towed by SEA TOW.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0195
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1003 Angelina River
NearestCityTown: Jasper
County: Jasper
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday at aprx 1820 hrs Subject 1 was operting her 2004 Lowe watercraft on the Angelina River located in Jasper county.  Subject 1 was puling her step daughter Subject 2 and friend subject 3 behind her boat on a tube.  Subject 1 was traveling up river.  Subject 4 and subject 5 were swimming across the Angelina River.  Neither had a PFD.  Both were swimming from a popular san bar to a rope swing that was located on the opposite bank of the river.  Subject 1 did not see either subject swimming and ran right over the top of subject 4.  Subject 5 was able to escape from the boatt' path withour being hit.  Once Subject 1 realized she had ran over subject 4 she turned around an loaded him onto her boat with the help of several people.
EMS was waiting at teh HWY 63 public boat ramp.  Warden just so happened to be in the area working/patrolling on the Angelina River.  Warden  had just stopped all the subjects involved in the accident aprx 30 minutes before the accident had actually happened.  According to statements taken by several subjects it was raining and coming a thunder storm.  Warden arrived at the boat ramp aprx 15 minutes after the wreck had occurred.  Warden immediately began to help EMS with stabilizing subject 4's body.  Air Rescue arrived shortly and landed in the middle of the Angelina River bridge.  After subject 4 was flown to the hospital, Warden began to gather statements.  
Subject 1 was very upset and seemed to be sorry for what she had done.  Subject 1 explained that she simply did not see neither subject 4 nor 5.  Subject 1 explained that she knew she hit something only when she heard the thump on the bottom of the boat.  Subject 1 was administered SFST test.  Subject 1 did not show any signs of intoxication.  Warden explained to Subject 1 that she had to give a sample of her blood because there was serious bodily injury in the accident she was involved in.  Subject 1 agreed to give a sample of her blood without any problems.  Another Game Warden  transported Subject 1 to Jasper Memorial Hospital where blood was drawn from her.  Warden later received the results from Subject 1's blood sample from the DPS crime lab.  Subject 1 did not have any alcohol nor drugs in her system at the time of the boating accident.  END OF REPORT

CONCLUSION:
Warden did turn over the investigation and all evidence to the Jasper County District Attorney's Office.  On Friday Oct. 9, 2009 Warden was contacted by the District Attorney's Office's Criminal Investigator.  After receiving the blood results from the DPS Crime Lab and careful consideration no charges are being filed by the Jasper County Attorney's Office.  No charges are being filed by Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0197
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0639 Lake Houston
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his vessel fishing on Lake Houston when he noticed the rear of the boat starting to fill with water.  He attempted to bail the water but was unsuccessful.  As the boat was sinking he used his cell phone and called for help.  Houston PD responded and retrievedsubject 1 from the water.
No injuries reported.  After getting the boat on land they discovered a hole in the fiberglass near the live-well discharge port.
Report filed by Houston PD Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0199
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0783 Lake Whitney
NearestCityTown: Whitney
County: Hill
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was operating his pontoon boat when he struck an unknown submerged object, causing a rupture in one of the pontoons.  No injuries reported.
Report filed  Subject 1


BARDID: 2009-TX-0200
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0646 Lake Bob Sandlin
NearestCityTown: Pittsburg
County: Camp
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
TPWD Game 1 responded to a call from Camp County S.O. regarding a boating accident on Lake Bob Sandlin that a nurse from Pittsburg Hospital called and informed the S.O. that a young boy had been brought into emergency with deep cuts to his head and severe bruising on his back.  The young boy was identified as P1, age 13.  When GW 1 arrived at the hospital he interviewed the nurse and discovered that the person who brought the young boy in was a lady named P2 of Gilmer ,Tx.  He made contact with P2's husband and advised him to bring P2 back to the hospital for questioning.  When P2 and husband P3 arrived back at the hospital for questioning, GW 1 noticed the smell of alcohol on P2's breath.  GW 1 performed SFST's on P2, and she failed all tests performed.  She gave a blood sample for alcohol testing and her BAC was registered  .19.
The injury to the child occurred wh P2 was operating her boat and pulling P1 and another young boy, P4, age 13, on an inner tube behind the boat.  The inner tube in which the boys were riding in struck a pier which caused the injury to P1.  P4 suffered no injuries. P2  was arrested by GW 1 and charges of Injury to a Child and Child Endangerment are pending in local courts having jurisdiction.
Report filed by TPWD Game Ward1.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0201
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:56:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0489 Medina
NearestCityTown: San Antonio
County: Bexar
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/23/2009 Operator1 was operating vessel # 1 and was heading back to a marina after a day of fishing on lake Medina.  As he accelerated to leave a cove, a PWC (vessel # 2) operated by Operator2 carrying a passenger were cruising at a high rate of speed, and did not see the vessel # 1 come out of the cove.  According to the report of occupant on vessel2, they could not see the other vessel because the sun was in their eyes.  The PWC (vessel # 2) struck the front section of vessel # 1.  The collision caused the occupants of both vessels to be thrown into the water.  Operator1 from Vessel # 1 swam to Operator2 and found him unconscious in the water with a severe laceration to the head.  A passing boater picked up both men and returned them to the shore.  A second passing boater picked up the female passenger of vessel # 2.  Once on shore all occupants were sent to local hospitals for treatment.  Operator1 suffered lower back injuries.  Operator2 suffered head trauma and a broken knee cap.  Occupant on vessel2 suffered minor injuries to her ribs and right arm and hand.
Report filed by both operators Operator1 and Operator2


BARDID: 2009-TX-0202
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2111 Clear Lake
NearestCityTown: League City
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Strong Current
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was on her vessel (# 1) whcih was tied up at a dock, when another vessel (#2) - unknown driver, was attempting to back out of his slip in the dock.  Due to strong currents and the operator of vessel # 2 unable to control the vessel in the current, caused a collision between the 2 vessels.  No report from operator of vessel # 2.
No injuries reported.
Report filesubject 1.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0203
Date: 2009-12-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 Somerville
NearestCityTown: Somerville
County: Brenham
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel # 1 was heading into the sun and did not see vessel # 2.  Vessel #1 struck the rear of Vessel # 2, causing damage to rear of boat.
Only damages reported were scratches on boat.  No injuries reported, no identification of 2nd vessel.
Report filed  operator of vessel # 1.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0206
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1003 Angelina River
NearestCityTown: Jasper
County: Jasper
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Game Warden  received a report of a boat accident on the Angelina River in Jasper county and responded to the call.  He discovered all victims at a local hospital where they were being treated for minor injuries.  Witness statements revealed that the boats collided with each other on the river, all occupants were thrown from the vessels, and all recieived minor injuries.  Warden  also discovered that at the time the hospital admitted subject 1 he was intoxicated. officer returned with a warrant for subject 1's arrest as he was released from the hospital.  Chargess pending and investigation on-going.
Preliminary report filed by Game Warden - TPWD.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0207
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0432 Lake Houston
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
subject 1 was operating his boat on lake Houston taking friends on a pleasure trip to look at homes along the lake.  During the trip he hit the bottom a couple of times in shallow water and then noticed the boat was filling up with water.  He attempted to bail the water out but was unsuccessful in doing so.  The boat rested on the bottom in shallow water and when the officers arrived all the occupants were standing in the water outside of the boat.
No injuries reported.
Report filed by Officer


BARDID: 2009-TX-0208
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-12-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 Livingston
NearestCityTown: Coldspring
County: San Jacinto
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The San Jacinto Co Sheriff's office received a call for a missing person, subject 1, who had gone out on Lake Livingston in a canoe a couple of hours prior to dark on December 24, 2009, and had not returned by dark. They called us to assist in the search for the missing person. Game Warden  was on scene and advised that the water was too rough for a search by boat and that we would get on the water as soon as possible. Winds were blowing out of the West at approximately 50 miles per hour that evening. We got out the next morning and the S.O. called in the USCG to assist with the search for the missing canoe and its operator. They spotted it approximately 8 miles south by southeast from where the victim was last seen. We began our search of the cove with side-scan sonar imagers and found nothing.  Recovery efforts are ongoing.



WFR fr:  subject 1 went missing on the night of 12/24/09. Weather conditions with high winds and cold temperatures made the lake a dangerous situation. The capsized canoe was recoverd on 12/25/09 about 8 miles from where he was last seen. TRA security spotted the body at the dam on the rocks on 1/26/10. The recovery was made by Game Warden and Chief  CRVFD.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0209
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:23:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1244 Guadalupe River
NearestCityTown: New Braunfels
County: Comal
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On the 8th of August at about 1123 hours, I was dispatched to the boat ramp under IH 35 North for a drowning with the person still in the water. I could see what appeared to be a male under the water about 20-30 feet from the East bank of the Guadalupe River fully submerged with his arms extended upwards and not moving. Two witnesses saw subject 1 in his boat about 20 minutes later they passed again and saw a bunch of brances over hanging and moved his boat toward the unoccupied boat.  (witness) noted that he saw the life jacket was still in boat, the yellow tie off rope was floating in the water and a more careful look reveled what he thought, "was a mannequin floating in the water." witness said they continued South and after some discussion they decided to turn around and investigate it. As he moved his boat using only his trolling motor closer to the blue boat, he realized that it was not a mannequin and was in fact subject 1 underwater.  witness got close enough to see that subject 1's mouth was open and his eyes were open with no physical momvement or signs of life.  Upon completion of the physical body check of subject 1, subject established the time of death 1150 hours and ruled this as an accidental drowning possiby from a medical complication.
Not being able to confirm this, with no autopsy performed, it was later determined to be a boating related water fatality.


BARDID: 2009-TX-0210
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: Espirito Santo Bay
NearestCityTown: Port O'Connor
County: Calhoun
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were returning in a low profile vessel to Port O Connor from Matagorda Island to retrieve supplies in high winds and rough seas.  While in route, vessel capsized, but operator was able to make 911 call before phone submerged.  Passenger was subsequently picked up a few hours later at a oil field platform and operator was picked up on top of overturned vessel early morning.  Reporting officer was told that both victims were treated and released at the Coast Guard Station (POC).
Report filed by Capt Game Warden


BARDID: 2009-TX-0212
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1229 Gibbons Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Carlos
County: Grimes
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Accident details from Water Fatality Report sumbitted by Game Warden :
On 10/31/09, I received a call from a Gibbons Creek Reservoir Park Ranger, who stated that there was an unoccupied boat near Sulpur Point.  I made contact with the registered owner's wife, and she stated that her husban, subject 1 was fishing on the lake and she had not heard from him. I began search by boat at 5pm.  I noticed that a blue life jacket was on the front deck of the boat, along with a spilled bait bucket.  The body of subject 1 was recovered at 6:15 pm with the use of a body drag in 15.5 ft of water.


BARDID: 2009-TX-2000
Date: 2009-12-19 00:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: espiritu santo bay
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SOURCE: HOUSTON CHRONICLE
AUDIENCE: 684,779
DATE: 12-20-2009
HEADLINE: 
Safety precautions can be difference in living or dying

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Safety precautions can be difference in living or dying By SHANNON TOMPKINS HOUSTON CHRONICLE Recovering from the nearfatal experience of swamping a boat in wind-churned Espiritu Santo Bay, waterfowl hunter says there are several safety-related precautions he wishes he had taken and will do in the future. And one he's glad he took. "I will never have a boat without an EPIRB or one of those personal locator beacons," said victim, who survived more than 12 hours drifting in 50-degree water over a long night this past weekend. An EPIRB (emergency position-indicating radio beacon) or PLB (personal locator beacon) is an waterproof electronic device that sends an emergency distress radio signal when activated Â— some are activated when they hit water. PLBs are small Â— about the size of a hand-held radio Â— and can be kept in a jacket pocket. The distress signals both transmit are monitored by agencies such as the Coast Guard and can be used to guide rescuers to exact locations via GPS coordinates. Camo life jackets a no-no Life jackets Â— personal flotation devices or PFDs Â— are crucial to surviving a swamping. Not only do they keep a person afloat, they can provide some heat retention, which can be hugely important to a person in cold water. And get the brightest-colored PFD available Â— red, orange or chartreuse Â— and make certain they have reflector strips on them. "We had camouflage life jackets," victim said. "That's stupid! You want someone to be able to see you in the water." The most crucial advice concerning PFDs is the most simple: wear them, particularly when in rough water. PFDs are worthless if they are stored in a locker or hatch. In most boating accidents in which boaters end up in the water, there is not enough time to find, remove and put on PFDs stored in lockers or hatches. A waterproof flashlight or strobe that can be attached to a PFD can be a lifesaver. "If I'd have had some kind of light Â— any kind of light Â— they could have found me really easy," victim said. Several times during his long night in the water, rescuers were within a few hundred yards of victim, but he had no way to signal to them. Boats should have a waterproof box or small container with emergency gear Â— what some boaters call a "ditch bag" Â— immediately reachable. In it, stow a waterproof light, rain jacket, flares, matches, whistle, mirror and anything else that would be of use. A cell phone in a waterproof bag can be a lifesaver. But boaters shouldn't depend on a cell phone to get them out of trouble. In many areas, particularly some of the isolated waters used by waterfowlers and anglers, cellphone service is unavailable. Don't forget 'trip plan' Letting someone know exactly where you are going, the route you are taking and when you plan to return is an essential safety precaution for boaters. Such "trip plans" can be invaluable. Because victim's friends knew exactly the route he planned to take between Port O'Connor and Matagorda Island, they were able to refocus the rescue efforts from Matagorda Bay to Espiritu Santo Bay. The most important and useful safety precaution for boaters Â— whether its waterfowlers on the water at night or anglers afloat during the day Â— is to watch the weather and respect the power of open water. Bays and lakes can turn hellishly rough this time of year. And conditions can go from dead calm to Victory at Sea in minutes when a powerful cold front moves through. Waterfowl hunters, who often use smaller boats to reach hunting areas in the bays and large reservoirs, relish nasty weather conditions and, invariably, do at least part of their boating at night, are at increased risk of becoming victims of swampings. The best safety equipment any boater can have is common sense. If it's too rough, don't try it. The cost can be far too high. the 40s, he quickly began suffering the effects of hypothermia. He hallucinated that he saw land. "It turned out to just be a line of waves." He caught himself almost slipping into unconsciousness a few times as the numbing cold sapped his strength. But he fought that with little exercises Â— shoulder shrugs, leg movements Â— to "keep some blood pumping." Fate of dog unknown Soon after sunrise Saturday, more than 12 hours after the boat rolled in the middle of Espiritu Santo Bay, a Coast Guard boat spotted victim. He had drifted more than seven miles from where the accident occurred. victim was suffering from severe hypothermia Â— his body's core temperature was down to 88 degrees. He couldn't move his legs. But he was alive. He spent a couple of days in the hospital at Port Lavaca, where, among other actions, medical staff flushed his kidneys, which had began shutting down because of hypothermia. This past week, he remained weak and had a nagging cough and congestion. "The doctors told me that even when you survive something like this, it takes a long time to recover," he said. His main concern, now, is the fate of Sue, his dog. "I'm hoping she made it to land Â—maybe to the island Â— and someone finds her," he said. "She's a good, gentle dog. I just hope ..." The Coast Guard told victim his foundered boat floated ashore on Matagorda Island


BARDID: 2009-UT-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-01-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: UT
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SALT LAKE
NearestCityTown: TOOELE
County: SALT LAKE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WAVE HIT VESEL TURNING IT OVER AND THROWING THE TWO PASSENGERS OUT.  BOAT DRIFTED UNTIL IT HIT A REEF AND PASSENGERS WERE ABLE TO CALL FOR HELP.


BARDID: 2009-UT-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: UT
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREEN RIVER
NearestCityTown: GREEN RIVER
County: EMERY
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
TOOK A CANOE IN A WHITEWATER RIVER.  VESSEL WAS NOT RIGGED FOR WHITEWATER.  CANOE TOOK ON TOO MUCH WATER.   BOTH MEN SWAM TO SHORE TO BE RESCUED BY A LICENSED RIVER GUIDE.


BARDID: 2009-UT-0003
Date: 2009-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: UT
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK
NearestCityTown: HURRICANE
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE SUPPOSEDLY LOST POWER TO MOTOR WHILE TRYING TO DOCK.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO WHERE HE WAS GOING WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2.


BARDID: AK-2010-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-03-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gastineau Channel
NearestCityTown: Juneau
County: Juneau
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
RBS 25774 responded to a report of the vessel St. Harold, that was aground and had now sunk in the Snow Slide Creek, Gastineau Channel area. RBS 25574 arrived on the scene and only the mast of the sail boat was above water. RBS 25574 recovered a large debris field and confirmed the owner of the vessel was safe and in no distress. RBS has provided no further reports.


BARDID: AK-2010-0003
Date: 2010-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wrangell Narrows
NearestCityTown: Wrangell
County: Wrangell-Petersburg
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/04/10, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Petersburg Post, responded to Channel Marker 18 of the Wrangell Narrows to investigate a boating accident. An investigation revealed 58 yo, ran his 17 foot skiff aground. operator was operating his skiff after dark without any lights, resulting in him running aground on rocks he could not see. vessel was not equipped with any of the required US Coast Guard Safety Equipment. operator suffered hypothermia and was flown to Seattle for treatment. After recovering, operator was released from the hospital and was issued a citation for Prohibited Operation of Watercraft.


BARDID: AK-2010-0005
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:21:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narrow Strait
NearestCityTown: Kodiak
County: Kodiak Island Borough
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At 1421 hours on May 22, 2010, operator, 60, of Eagle River called 911 requesting assistance. Operator had been kayaking in the Narrow Strait near Spruce Island when his kayak overturned. Operator was unable to get back into his kayak and was unable to make it to shore. Operator was unprepared for immersion in 40 degree water, but had on a personal flotation device and was able to use his cell phone to call 911. Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted an emergency response in patrol vessel P/V Ethics from Kodiak Harbor. Alaska State Troopers and Alaska State Parks Rangers responded to Miller Point Battery at Fort Abercrombie to direct P/V Ethics to Operator. P/V Ethics arrived on scene at 1619 hours and rescued Operator. AWT transported Operator to Kodiak where he was being treated at Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center for hypothermia as of 1700 hours. USCG was notified and made several radio emergency calls for help and prepared a USCG HH-60 for launch. Two off duty AWT troopers were fishing in the area and responded to the mayday radio calls from the USCG. Operator's wearing a PFD was a key factor in this successful SAR.


BARDID: AK-2010-0006
Date: 2010-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fish River
NearestCityTown: White Mountain
County: Nome
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-26-10 at 2046 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a fatal boating accident that occurred at 2010 hours. Investigation shows that two boats traveling toward each other collided on a sharp corner of the Fish River, near White Mountain, Alaska.  A 17 foot Lund, operated by V1 operator, 60, collided with an 18 foot Lowe. Both operators attempted to evade collision, however, V2 sideswiped the starboard side of V1. Upon impact, a piece of aluminum gunwhale protruded upward from V1. V1 operator's head collided with the metal as he was thrown forward as a result of the collision. V1 was transported to the White Mountain Clinic where he was pronounced dead at 2038 hours. No foul play is suspected. No alcohol nor drug use is suspected.


BARDID: AK-2010-0007
Date: 2010-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horn Cliffs
NearestCityTown: Petersburg
County: Wrangell-Petersburg
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim, aged 66, and two others were pulling crab pots from their skiff when a pot line caught around the lower unit of the outboard and swamped their 22 foot skiff. All three went into the water, and swam for the beach. Two are ok.  At least two of the three (including victim) had life jackets on.  EMT's were alerted to a hypothermia victim at approximately 6:30pm. When an EMT responded to the scene, they started administering CPR to victim for the ride back to Petersburg and continued until they reached PMC. They think victim suffered a cardiac arrest during the swim (she did not drown).


BARDID: AK-2010-0008
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:48:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deshka River
NearestCityTown: Willow
County: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/29/10, at approximately 1348 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of two boats that collided in the Deshka River, with injuries to those involved.  Investigation revealed a 2000 Harborcraft driven by operator1, age 54, and a 2009 Phantom Sport Jon driven by operator2 age 28, collided in an angle head-on collision.  There were a total of six injuries.  One occupant on V1 was transported to the hospital by medical helicopter.  Two occupants on V1 were transported by Willow EMS.  operator1 was not injured.  The were two other occupants of the Phantom Sport Jon.  The two year old was ejected from the boat but was quickly recovered from the water. Operator2 and occupants were transported by Willow EMS.  Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision. Investigation is continuing into the status of personal flotation devices on the boats.  No citations have been written at this time, however the investigation is continuing. Damage to the vessels was estimated at over $10,000.00.


BARDID: AK-2010-0009
Date: 2010-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Birch Creek
NearestCityTown: Manley Hot Springs
County: Yukon-Koyukuk
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, June 15 the National Park Service rescued a group of three boaters from Birch Creek, in the far western region of Denali National Park and Preserve, using the park’s A-Star B3 helicopter and GPS coordinates provided by the party. Pam Subjects were dumped in the water when their boat collided with a snag in the stream around 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14.

They got to the east shore but most of their belongings and all of the food floated away. There were no injuries. They used a satellite phone to contact a relative, who then called the Alaska State Troopers. The park was notified of the accident shortly after 7:00 a.m. on the 15th.

The three friends left Manley Hot Springs on Monday, June 7 in a 24-foot river skiff for a trip to Lake Minchumina, which is just outside the western boundary of Denali National Preserve. They planned to travel from the Tanana River to the Kantishna River, enter the preserve and travel the Muddy River to Lake Minchumina. The boat was equipped with an Evinrude 75 hp motor with an engine lift. None of the three had ever been on the route before.

The group traveled up the Kantishna River and then turned into Birch Creek, mistaking it for the Muddy River. Birch Creek is considered to be very difficult to navigate as it is relatively shallow much of the year. The boaters managed to travel approximately 40 miles south into the park before the engine failed. At that point they realized their mistake and began to float downstream, but had difficulty maneuvering  due to the swift current and tight turns.

The boat remains completely submerged in moving water at the accident scene pending a possible recovery later in the summer when water levels drop.


BARDID: AL-2010-0011
Date: 2010-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alabama River
NearestCityTown: URIAH
County: MONROE
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 REPORTED THAT HIS VESSEL HAD CAUGHT FIRE WHILE ON THE ALABAMA RIVER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CRANK HIS VESSEL WHILE DRIFTING HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COME FROM THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, THE MOTOR CRANKED AND WHILE UNDERWAY A PASSENGER ADVISED HIM THAT HIS BOAT WAS ON FIRE. OPERATOR THEN BEACHED HIS VESSEL ON A SANDBAR AND ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: AL-2010-0012
Date: 2010-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: ECLECTIC
County: ELMORE
WaterConditions: Calm
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 # 1 AND VESSEL # 2 WAS A PART OF A GROUP OF 4 PWCS. THE PWCS HAD BEEN RENTED AT LAKESIDE MARINA. THE PWCS WERE COMING INTO THE DOCK AND PAVILLION AT THE RIDGE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 DID NOT NOTICE VESSEL # 2 SLOWING IN FRONT OF HIM UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. VESSEL # 1 TURNED LEFT AND ACCELERATED IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID VESSEL # 2. VESSEL #1 AND VESSEL # 2 COLLIDED CAUSING INJURY OT OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 2. OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 2 WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL.


BARDID: AL-2010-0013
Date: 2010-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Warrior River
NearestCityTown: BROOKWOOD
County: TUSCALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND 2 PASSENGERS LEFT BIRCHFIELD PARK AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 A.M. TO RUN 3 GILL NETS.  AFTER RUNNING THE GILL NETS THE BOAT WAS LOADED WITH APPROXIMATELY 250-300 LBS OF FISH. THE LIVE WELL AND A 120 QT ICE CHEST WERE LOADED AS WELL AS FISH IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT. PASSENGER WAS SITTING OVER THE LIVEWELL ON THE PORT NEAR THE STERN WITH THE ICE CHEST LOADED WITH FISH BESIDE HER. THE OTHER PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE BOW OF THE VESSEL AND VICTIM WAS OPERATING. AFTER RUNNING THE NETS ALL 3 WERE HEADED BACK TO THE PARK WHERE THEY STATED THEY FELT A BUMP AND THE BOAT SLID SIDEWAYS. DUE TO OVERLAODING AND IMPROPER LOADING THE BOAT TIPPED ON THE PORT STERN CORNER CAUSING THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE. ALL 3 OCCUPANTS GATHERED AROUND THE BOW OF THE VESSEL THAT WAS STILL ABOUT 2' OUT OF THE WATER. THEY DISCUSSED THE FACT THAT THEY WERE ALL OK AND 2 OF THE PASSENGERS DECIDED TO HOLD ONTO THE ICECHEST AND FLOAT TO SHORE. OPERATOR TOLD THEM HE WANTED TO STAY WITH THE VESSEL. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS FLAGGED DOWN VESSEL FOR HELP AND WENT BACK TO GET OPERATOR OF VESSEL. HE WAS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. DIVE TEAMS FROM TUSCALOOSA FIRE & RESCUE WORKED UNTIL THE VICTIM WAS RECOVERED  APPROXIMATELY 50 FT FROM THE ACCIDENT SITE AT 6:30 P.M. OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE AND PRONOUCNED DEAD. THE OTHER 2 OCCUPANTS WERE NOT INJURED.


BARDID: AL-2010-0014
Date: 2010-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:02:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weiss Lake
NearestCityTown: CEDAR BLUFF
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR HIT A FLOATING OBJECT IN WATER AND THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE OPERATOR INTO THE WATER.  A WITNESS ON LAND HEARD THE ACCIDENT AND RAN TO GET HIS PWC KEYS TO GO OUT AND HELP THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL. BY THE TIME THE WITNESS GOT THERE THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL HAD GONE UNDER AND NOT RE-SURFACED. BODY WAS RECEOVERED ON 05/22/2010 AT 6:15 A.M.


BARDID: AL-2010-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKASAW BOUGE CREEK
NearestCityTown: EIGHT MILE
County: MOBILE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT HE CAME OUT OF NO WAKE ZONE AT I65 BRIDGE HEADED EAST ON CHICKASAW BOUGE CREEK. HE ACCELeRATED UP ON TO PLANE AND THE VESSEL LOST ITS STEERING. OPERATOR THEN THROTTLED BACK TO NEUTRAL AND TRIMMED THE MOTOR DOWN. THE VESSEL TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT INTO THE SHORELINE STRIKING A TREE. OPERATOR HAS NO RECOLLECTION AFTER THAT UTIL HE WAS PICKING THE DECK UP OFF HIMSELF. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER BOTH SUSTAINED INJURIED IN THIS ACCIDENT.


BARDID: AL-2010-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Waterway
NearestCityTown: ORANGE BEACH
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 (OFFSHORE) WAS NORTHBOUND FROM ROBERT'S BAYOU IN ARNICA BAY TRAVELING AT 21-40 MPH. VESSEL # 2 (GAMEFISHERMAN) WAS EAST BOUND IN THE ICW IN ARNICA BAY. VESSEL # 1'S BOW STRUCK THE PORT FORWARD HALF IF VESSEL #2. VESSEL #1 OPERATOR BLACKED OUT NOt KNOWING WHAT HE HAD HIT. VESSEL # 1 THEN RETURNED TO ROBERTS BAYOU WHERE HE WAS MET BY VESSEL # 2 AND DAMAGE WAS ASSESSED ON BOTH VESSELS.  NEITHER OPERATORS CALLED ALABAMA MARINE POLICE AND THIS REPORT WAS DELAYED DUE TO NO ACTION TAKEN BY EITHER OPERATOR TO CONTACT AUTHORITIES.


BARDID: AL-2010-0017
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Guntersville
NearestCityTown: GUNTERSVILLE
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO OPERATOR OF VESSEL THE THROTTLE LINKAGE HAD BROKEN ON HIS VESSEL AND HE HAD IDLED BACK TO THE RAMP.  AS HE ATTEMPTED TO LOAD HIS BOAT ONTO THE TRAILER THE THROTTLE WENT WIDE OPEN AS HE SHIFTED OUT OF NEUTRAL. THIS THREW THE OPERATOR OUT THE BACK OF THE BOAT INTO THE WATER. THE VESSEL BEGAN TO CIRCLE IN SPRING CREEK AND THEN RAN ASHORE NEAR THE WYETH DRIVE SWIMMING PIER. OPERATOR WAS PICKED UP OUT OF THE WATER BY ANOTHER VESSEL.


BARDID: AL-2011-6566
Date: 2011-02-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Flint River
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: SUNDAY
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This accident is related to AL-2011-6567.  Two boats capsized in the Flint River.  Both of the people onboard the vessel in this record was taken to the hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: AL-2011-6567
Date: 2011-02-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Flint River
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: SUNDAY
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This accident is related to AL-2011-6566.  Two boats capsized in the Flint River.  One of the people onboard the vessel in this record was taken to the hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: AL-2011-7000
Date: 2011-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:01:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Emerald Lake
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: SATURDAY
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim drowned after falling off an inner tube being pulled but a boat in Emerald Lake.  The victim could not swim.


BARDID: AL-2011-8000
Date: 2011-09-05 00:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mobile Bay
WaterConditions: rough
Wind: strong
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: MONDAY
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This accident is associated with AL-2011-8001.  A kayaker was pulled further out into the Bay than intended because of the wind.  The operator abandoned the kayak and boarded a friend's kayak nearby (the friend had also been pushed out in the Bay).  The v


BARDID: AL-2011-8001
Date: 2011-09-05 00:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mobile Bay
WaterConditions: rough
Wind: strong
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: MONDAY
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This accident is associated with AL-2011-8000.  Two kayakers in one vessel had been pushed out to Bay because of wind and were struggling to get back to land.  Their kayak capsized and they held onto it.  A USCG helicopter flying overhead spotted the occu


BARDID: AL-2011-9980
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: private lake
County: St Claire
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: SATURDAY
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three individuals were paddling in a small aluminum boat when one of them stood up and jumped out and began to swim to shore.  When it became apparent that the first individual was struggling, one of the other occupants jumped out.  He too began to strugg


BARDID: AL-2012-0001
Date: 2012-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:01:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Frank Jackson
NearestCityTown: Opp
County: Covington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On February 28, 2012 at 7:01 pm, the Covington County 911 was called by  wife of operator, saying that her husband had not made it home from a fishing trip to Frank Jackson Lake. Covington 911 notified Opp Rescue and Covington County Sheriff's Department. Opp Rescue found Operator's truck and boat trailer at the ramp parking lot of the lake. A search of the area was performed by Opp Rescue, Covington County Sheriff's Department, private citizens and Alabama State trooper. At 8:11 pm Trooper and private citizen  located Operator's boat;  his cap was about 25 yards from the boat and Operator's body about 75 yards from the boat. Operator was in 6 feet of water, aprox. 30 feet from shore and had his left arm over a stump with only his left arm and back of his head out of the water. The body was recovered by Covington County Deputies and was transported back to the boat launch along with boat. Covington County Corner pronounced Operator deceased at 8:48 pm. Operator's body was transported to Forman Funeral Home in Anadlusia by Opp Rescue.
It is unknown what caused the fall overboard.   Family members stated victim may have had a medical condition, however an autopsy was not performed as per the family members request. The coroner  ruled cause of death was drowning


BARDID: AZ-2011-0175
Date: 2011-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels #1 and #2 were heading eastbound toward Thompson Bay approximately 200 Yards off of Spectator Point.  Vessel #1 was to the starboard and behind vessel #2.  Vessel #1 turned into the starboard side of Vessel #2.  The operator of Vessel #1 stated that he had steering problems with  his vessel and tried to avoid the collision by accelerating. There was no steering defect noted.


BARDID: AZ-2011-0178
Date: 2011-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: GRAND CANYON
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 9/18/2011 AT APPROX 1215PM victim WAS A PASSENGER OF A RAFT ON THE COLORADO RIVER. victim AND THE OARSMAN WERE EJECTED FROM THE RAFT WHEN IT STRUCK A WAVE IN LAVA FALLS RAPID. RESCUE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE AND victim WAS EVENTIALLY PUSHED TO SHORE BY ANOTHER RAFT. THE OARSMAN OF THE SECOND RAFT DID NOT ASSIST victim OUT OF THE RIVER INTO THEIR BOAT OR ALL THE WAY ONTO SHORE BEFORE LEAVING victim TO ASSIST THE OARSMAN OF the ORIGINAL RAFT. MOMENTS LATER victim WAS OBSERVED FLOATING FACE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIVER FLOATING DOWNSTREAM. victim WAS RECOVERED AND RESUSCITATION EFFORTS BEGAN. AFTER A SHORT TIME, CPR WAS STOPPED AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS CONTACTED. BODY WAS FLOWN BY NPS HELICOPTER FROM THE SCENE TO THE SOUTH RIM HELI BASE. AN AUTOPSY WAS COMPLETED AND CAUSE OF DEATH IS LISTED AS A RESULT OF DROWNING.


BARDID: AZ-2011-0179
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:29:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: BULLHEAD CITY
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSELS 1 AND 2 WERE TRAVELING WEST OUT OF NORTH AZ TELEPHONE COVE RIDING SIDE BY SIDE. WHEN THEY MADE IT PAST THE FLAT WAKE BUOY THEY ACCELERATED THEIR PWCS. AS THEY TRAVELED PAST THE ROCK BUOYS TO THE NORTH OF THERE THEY HAD A JET BOAT OPERATE PAST THEM GOING NORTH WHEN THEY HIT THE PASSING VESSELS WAKE. THE OPERATOR OF V2 TURNED HIS STEERING BAR AND MADE A 180 DEGREE DIRECTION CHANGE. WHEN V2 TURNED V1 WAS HEADING RIGHT INTO V2. V1 RAN UP ONTO V2 CAUSING BOTH OPERATORS TO BE THROWN OFF THEIR PWC.


BARDID: AZ-2011-0180
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:44:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling South on Lake Havasu in the North Basin North of Crazy Horse campground. While traveling at a high rate of speed vessel #1 hit a large wake from another unkown vessel causing vessel #1 to flip ejecting both the operator and the passenger.


BARDID: AZ-2011-0181
Date: 2011-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:04:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: FRANCES SHORT POND
NearestCityTown: FLAGSTAFF
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 7/18/11 AT APPROX 2004HRS, I RESPONDED FOR A REPORT OF SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAD FALLEN OUT OF A CANOE AT FRANCES SHORT POND. INITIAL REPORTS INDICATED THAT ONE CHILD WAS OUTSTANDING, HOWEVER, UPON MY ARRIVAL I LEARNED THAT ALL OCCUPANTS WERE OUT OF THE WATER. 3 CHILDREN AND ONE ADULT APPEARED UNINJURED. THE OTHER CHILD WAS ALERT BUT WAS TRANSPORTED TO FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER. THE ADULT STATED NO ONE IN THE CANOE WAS WEARING A LIFE PRESERVER AND I OBSERVED 5 LIFE PRESERVERS ON THE SHORE OF THE POND. operator STATED HE WAS NOT SURE HOW THE CANOE OVERTURNED. HE SAID THAT ONE OF THE CHILDREN WAS EXCITED BECAUSE HE CAUGHT A LARGE CRAWDAD AND WHEN HE BEGAN PADDLING THE CANOE OVERTURNED. THE CANOE WAS NOT OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO HOLD ONE ADULT AND 4 CHILDREN.


BARDID: AZ-2011-0182
Date: 2011-11-05 00:00:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityTown: PAGE
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 11/5/11 I WAS INFORMED BY GLEN CANYON COMMUNICATIONS CENTER THAT  OWNER OF A DOCKED HOUSEBOAT AT ANTELOPE POINT MARINA WANTED TO REPORT A COLLISION THAT HAD HAPPENED TO HIS HOUSEBOAT. Owner WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO THE EXACT DATE OF THE COLLISION AS HE INFREQUINTLY VISITS HIS VESSEL. FOR REPORTING PURPOSES owner WILL BE REFERED TO AS V1. IN THE ADJACENT SLIP WAS DOCKED A VESSEL THAT HAD SUSTAINED MULTIPLE POINTS OF DAMAGE. FOR REPORTING PURPOSES THIS VESSEL WILL BE REFERRED TO AS V2. AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ALONG THE PORT BOW WERE DAMAGED AREAS. ON V1 ALONG THE STARBOARD SIDE WERE LOCATIONS WHERE IT APPEARED V2 HAD IMPACTED DURING AN ATTEMPT TO DOCK. FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO THE ASSOCIATED PARTIES IS BEING HANDLED INTERNALLY WITH REGARDS TO REPAIRS OF BOTH VESSELS. DUE TO LACK OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ALL ASSOCIATED PARTIES (V1, V2 AND ARAMARK-ANTELOPE POINT MARINA)THE OWNER OF V1 WAS NOT INFORMED THAT REPAIRS WERE ALREADY UNDERWAY. AFTER SUPERVISORY NOTIFICATION AND REVIEW WITH THE ASSOCIATED PARTIES IT WAS DETERMINED THAT NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN REGARDING THIS CASE.


BARDID: AZ-2012-0102
Date: 2012-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/13/12 at about 1220 hours, a boat collision was reported to National Park Service Ranger. After conducting an investigation it was discovered that a vessel collided with the courtesy dock at the main launch ramp at the Wahweap Marina. Operator struck the dock with the port side stern gunwale. The impact tore a large piece of fiberglass off of the boat about twelve by three inches.  It should be noted that there were no injuries to anyone on the vessel at the time of the impact.


BARDID: AZ-2012-0104
Date: 2012-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: BULLHEAD CITY
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Initially no information was obtained on the accident due to ranger on another call. Upon investigation both witnesses (mothers to victim and driver) state that driver let off the throttle and both girls fell into the water. Victim sustained injury to left eye when struck by an elbow of the driver. Both females taken to katherines landing. Victim was transported to western az regional medical center by bullhead city fire dept.


BARDID: AZ-2012-0105
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityTown: BULLHEAD CITY
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 TIED TO DOCK, NO OCCUPANTS. V1 ATTEMPTING TO DOCK MADE PORT TURN WITH LITTLE POWER AND REALIZED SHE WAS GOING TO STRIKE DOCK, GAVE V1 THROTTLE TO ATTEMPT A FURTHER TURN TO PORT. V1 THEN ACCELERATED STRIKING DOCK AND CONTINUED STRIKING BOW OF V2.


BARDID: AZ-2012-0106
Date: 2012-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:35:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityTown: PEORIA
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 told me the following: Operator stated that on 9/16/2012 at about 0935 hours they were cruising inside of vessel 1 near the 10 lane boat ramp. Operator stated that without warning the vessel exploded and the explosion caused most of the occupants inside to get thrown overboard into the water. In addition the seats and almost all of the items not securely fastened to the inside of the vessel were thrown overboard. Operator stated that other boaters had helped get all of her party to the docks and they were also able to retrieve most of the loose items from the water. After the scene had calmed down deputy and i were able to obtain the boat trailer belonging to v1 and we removed the damaged vessel from the water. The vessel was towed to the lake pleasant oeprations center and stored until disposition of this case.


BARDID: AZ-2012-0107
Date: 2012-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityTown: APACHE JUNCTION
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/14/12 i was dispatched to respond to a boat accident on canyon lake. Radio advised that a female subject was in the water and she sustained back and neck injuries. Operator stated to me he was traveling southbound through the channel north of the main bay. He stated he encountered a large wake that he did not see coming. Upon hitting the wake he stated the pwc began to roll violently to the left and right and he was unable to maintain control of it. He then stated his wife was thrown from the watercraft. I asked him if he knew how fast he was going and he estimated at 40 mph. I asked him if the watercraft had struck any submerged objects or if his wife struck anything after she was thrown from the watercraft and he stated no. I tested for alcohol and the results were negative. His wife was transported to scottsdale osborn by airevac. No citaitons were issued.


BARDID: AZ-2012-0108
Date: 2012-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:36:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityTown: PAGE
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call from dispatch in regard to a hit and run involving a houseboat. I went to dock f-60 and made contact with the owner and he provided me a written witness statement of the accident. He arrived at his slip and noticed his bilge was full of water. I then noticed that the swim deck was distorted from being hit on the aft/starboard side. The swim deck and bilge are now cracked and need to be replaced. This happened between 7/24/12 and 10/18/2012. He is the owner and has allowed no one else to operate his watercraft since 7/24/12. Based on seeing the damage to the houseboat and the witness statement i have determined there was an accident that involved his vessel and another unknown vessel failed to report the accident.


BARDID: AZ-2012-0110
Date: 2012-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:59:00
State: AZ
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityTown: TORTILLA FLAT
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/20/2012 at 0559hrs vessel 1 was traveling in a southwest direction from the burnt corral campgrounds to the apache lake marina. V1 was operated by Operator and victim was the sole passenger. Operator said he did not have a spot light and as it was dark was following another boat to the marina. The other boat increased its speed and Operator did not keep up with it. As he neared the west edge of mazatzal bay victim told him they were getting too close to the shore. Operator veered left but his boat struck the shoreline and became grounded on the rocks. Operator said he was traveling approx 25mph at the time. The impact ejected both of them from the boat. Operator said he sustained lower back pain but did not need any medical assistance. Victim landed on the rocks striking his head. Victim sustained a cut to the rear of his head, abrassions, and pain to his left hip. He was transported to shore by pov. Airevac 7 trasnported victim to scottsdale osborne medical center. Prior to his transportation i spoke with him. His recollection of the incident concurred with what Operator told me. Upon arrival to the scene, i found v1 lodged in the rocks along the west edge of the bay. The vessel had fiberglass damage to both sides and the lower unit of the motor was damaged. Operator said that do to the structual damage the boat was totaled. Operators boat was pulled from the rocks back into the water. It did not take on water and was towed to the burnt corral boat ramp. It was left in the care of Operator to remove from the water. Nothing further.


BARDID: CO-2012-0018
Date: 2012-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE THE OPERATOR AND PASSANGERS OF VESSEL 1 WERE FISHING THE WAVES BECAME LARGE. THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO HEAD THE VESSEL TO THE BOAT RAMP BUT GOT SIDEWAYS WITH THE WAVE AND CAPSIZED.


BARDID: CO-2012-0019
Date: 2012-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET UP ON WATER SKIES AS HE WAS BEING TOWED BEHIND THE VESSEL. THE VICTIMS LEG APPEARED TO BEND THE WRONG WAY CAUSING THE VICTIM TO INSTANTLY FALL.


BARDID: CO-2012-0020
Date: 2012-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: FORT COLLINS
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug use
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 LOOKED BACK TO CHECK ON THE PERSON THAT HE WAS PULLING, WHILE LOOKING BACK OPERATOR 1 RAN A GROUND. THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL HAD CONSUmED ALCOHOL.


BARDID: CO-2012-0021
Date: 2012-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:31:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE POND
NearestCityTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 2 STOOD UP IN VESSEL , VICTIM 1 AND THE PASSeNGER COUNTER BALANCED. VICTIM 2 TRIPPED AND FELL OVERBOARD CAUSING VICTIM 1 AND THE PASSANGER TO FALL OVERBOARD AS WELL. THE VESSEL THEN FILLED WITH WATER AND SUNK.


BARDID: CO-2012-0022
Date: 2012-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:34:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD LAKE
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS COMING ON VESSEL 1 PORT TACK. VESSEL 1 TRIED TO ESCAPE COLLISION BY TURNING INTO THE WIND. VESSEL 2 HIT VESSEL 1.


BARDID: CO-2012-0023
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:19:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 BROKE RIGHT ANKLE WHEN ANKLE GOT STUCK BETWEEN VESSEL 1 AND THE SEAT CUSHION OF VESSEL 1 during a sharp turn.


BARDID: CO-2012-0024
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
State: CO
NameOfBodyOfWater: DILLON RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: FRISCO
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 CONTACTS BOTTOM OF SHALLOW AREA, WHICH ABRUPTLY SLOWS THE VESSEL DOWN. VICTIM 1 WAS THROWN FORWARD HITTING HEAD ON THE BOW OF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: CT-2012-0032
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk River
NearestCityTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising into Chimon Island anchorage area and was 200 yds east of the channel marker #11 when he veered into a submerged shallow area of rocks. The vessel had to be towed. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2012-0033
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was returning home from Captain's Island at low tide at approximately 20 mph. Operator was navigating through Captain's Harbor utilizing cell phone application by Navionics.  She preferred not to utilize her installed GPS because it was not user friendly.  The operator didn't see the submerged rock on the GPS.  The vessel struck a submerged object and stopped immediately. Vessel was towed to marina.
 
Note, accident occurred during ebbing tide; project low at 1923.


BARDID: CT-2012-0036
Date: 2012-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Guilford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising and struck rocks. The boat was taking on water so they called the Coast Guard for help. The passengers wore life jackets, went in the water and stayed together until they were pulled out of the water about 15 minutes later.


BARDID: CT-2012-0037
Date: 2012-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:51:00
State: CT
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was returning to his slip when he heard an alarm go off on the boat which indicated a "System Failure". He opened the engine hatch and noticed that water was pouring in from an apparent broken freeze plug, causing water to fill the bilge. The water was coming in so fast, that it covered the batteries and half of the engine. The operator felt as if the boat was about to sink, so he decided to ground the boat on the beach.


