# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: OH-2022-0029
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityorTown: Troy
County: Geauga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was traveling downstream while vessel 1 was following behind.  As they approached the US 422 bridge, vessel 2 looked behind him and observed vessel 1 following and believed he had plenty of time to make a left-handed turn.  

Upon completing a 180 degree turn, vessel 2 was then struck by vessel 1 who was traveling approximately 40-50 mph.  

The impact caused a radial fracture in the operator of vessel 2's left arm and subsequently threw him off the vessel and into the water.  

Vessel 1 continued forward and landed on the shoreline where the operator reboarded and drove to shore.  The operator of vessel 2 was transported by ambulance to the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2022-0030
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Mentor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was fishing by trolling.  The 8 HP motor was in use.  It was traveling the same direction and slower than the waves.  A wave came over the transom and stalled out the motor.  Before either motor could be started, the next wave turned the boat sideways and the fishing lines became tangled in the larger motor.  Additional waves flooded the boat.  The operator called for help on the marine radio.  Additional waves capsized the vessel throwing the occupants into the water.
Occupant #2 was able to get on the overturned bow. The operator held onto the side of the boat.  They were able to use a phone to call again for help.
Coast Guard Station Fairport responded and rescued them.  They were taken to Mentor Lagoons where they met an ambulance.  The operator was warmed in the ambulance.  They refused further treatment.
The operator contacted Mentor Salvage to retrieve the vessel.  They were unable to locate it.  As of the date of this report the vessel's location remains unknown.
The owner/operator stated he purchased the vessel last year and had it on smaller lakes.  he said it was the first time he had it on Lake Erie.


BARDID: OH-2022-0031
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tuscarawas River
NearestCityorTown: Port Washington
County: Tuscarawas
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed down stream on the Tuscarawas River when Operator 1 and Passenger 1 attempted to stop at an island. Operator 1 and Passenger 1 attempt to stop by grabbing onto a tree branch near the island at which time vessel 1 capsized and both ended up in the water. Operator 1 was swept down stream and did not resurface. Passenger 1 made it out of the water uninjured. 

Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation. TCSO and Coroners reports have not been completed as of this date.


BARDID: OH-2022-0032
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Lewis Center
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger took vessel #1 on Alum Creek Reservoir in the swim area.  They paddled the vessel east approximately 118 yards from the shore past the furthest buoy.  After approximately five to ten minutes after leaving shore, both operator and occupant fell off the vessel into the water.  The vessel moved away from them.  the operator was not a swimmer.  the occupant attempted to help the operator but became tired and swam back to shore.  the operator drowned and was recovered approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes later.


BARDID: OH-2022-0033
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Miamisburg
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 29th at 13:17 I was dispatched for a water rescue on the Great Miami River at the Miamisburg low dam.  The nearest intersection is Dayton-Cincinnati Pike and Shepherd Road.  Two kayakers had gone over the low head dam and were caught in the hydraulic.  I arrived on scene at 13:33.  Prior to my arrival the two subjects had self-rescued and were on land.
Both subjects refused medical treatment and transport.  One kayak was able to be retrieved, the other kayak a teal Lifetime sit-on-top style kayak, was still stuck in the hydraulic of the low head dam.  MVFD personnel advised they would not retrieve the other kayak.  A WICR (watercraft incident report) was completed, due to the possible total loss of the vessel stuck in the river.  A witness statement was collected.  The subjects were picked up from the scene by a family member.


BARDID: OH-2022-0034
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Fork
NearestCityorTown: Lore City
County: Guernsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by activity equi
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Female victim on board vessel was struck in the mouth with the handle of a ski rope causing a laceration to her face and was transported to Genesis Hospital


BARDID: OH-2022-0035
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck the reef in between South Bass Island and Buckeye Island. Vessel Sunk in between South Bass Island and Middle Bass Island in 48ft of water. No injuries and all three Passengers were recovered safely.


BARDID: OH-2022-0036
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Unnamed Lake
NearestCityorTown: Medway
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
All occupants of vessel 1 leaned to the starboard side of the canoe; the movement caused the three occupants to fall into the water.  Occupant number 1 attempted to remove his clothing while attempting to stay afloat.  Occupant number 1 and 2 attempted to unsuccessfully reboard the vessel.  the vessel filled with water.  Occupant 3 was unable to stay afloat.  Occupants 1 and 2 swam toward shore.  Occupants 1 and 2 were assisted to shore by other persons in the area.

The vessel was recovered submerged below the water.


BARDID: OH-2022-0037
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Lewis Center
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway at Alum Creek when both the operator and passenger fell off of the PWC.  Neither occupant was wearing a PFD.  The operator/victim attempted to get back on the PWC but fell off again and did not come back to the surface.  Occupant 2 was pulled from the water by an adult on another vessel. Victim's toxicology Report detected ethanol (related to alcohol consumption) and THC.


BARDID: OH-2022-0038
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russel's Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at dock, unattended.  Vessel 2 was attempting to dock next to vessel 1.  Vessel 2 became turned to port while attempting to dock.  Vessel 2's front right starboard bow struck the rear right of vessel 1 leaving damage to the fiberglass.
Vessel 2 was not damaged.


BARDID: OH-2022-0040
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Olentangy River
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants of vessel 1 were paddling a canoe on the Olentangy river.  Vessel 1 bottomed out on a rock and turned sideways in the river.  The vessel flipped and began to take on water.


BARDID: OH-2022-0042
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Res.
NearestCityorTown: North Benton
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting in the water with the operator on board.  The operator of vessel 1 stated that her leg was over the side of the vessel when vessel 2 struck vessel 1 throwing the operator of vessel 1 into the water.  

The operator of vessel 1 did not realize that she was injured until she saw blood in the water.  The operator of another vessel (not involved) assisted the operator of vessel 1 back on board and the operator was able to return to Lee's Bait.

Based on the damage and marks on both vessels it has been determined that vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the front right side, with vessel 2's right front side, coming out of the water and traveling the length of vessel 1 causing injury to the operator.

The operator of vessel 1 was transported to the hospital.

The operator of vessel 2 advised that they had been going in circles and when vessel hit a wake it caused vessel 2 to come out of the water and strike vessel 1.

Both vessels were damaged: multiple attempts were made to contact Mahoning County SO for damage estimates, but no responses were received.


BARDID: OH-2022-0044
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was drift fishing in the entrance to Lorain Harbor. Operator #1 attempted to start the engine but it did not start. Vessel #1 drifted into the breakwall and began to swamp.  A good Samaritan towed the vessel in until a USCG vessel was able to assist.  The operator had an asthma attack upon returning to the dock and was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2022-0045
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was out near South Bass Island to retrieve a small vessel that broke free from a dock when he grounded his vessel on rocks, sustaining heave damage. One person on board with no injury reported


BARDID: OH-2022-0046
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch Res.
NearestCityorTown: Edinburg
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling out of the large cove area northwest of the West boat ramp and headed east down the lake toward the small island with Goose island to the north out ahead of vessel 2.  

As vessel 1 approached the area of the three danger buoys the operator of vessel 1 made a left turn while out in front of vessel 2.  shortly after vessel 1 turned left the two vessels collided into each other.   

The impact was on the bow and underneath going down the starboard underside of vessel 2 all the he transom. The damage to vessel 1 was along the portside gunwale moving up toward the bow of the vessel.  The damage to vessel 1 indicates that the bow of vessel 2 struck the portside gunwale of vessel 1 as vessel 1 started to make a left-hand turn.  the damage to vessel 2 was more extensive than the damage sustained to vessel 1.  

the operator of vessel 1 had injuries to the left leg and ankle.  The operator of vessel 2 had an injury to the left knee area.


BARDID: OH-2022-0048
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating at a cruising speed, travelling in circles when the rear occupant was ejected from the seat.  The occupant struck her lower back on the stern of the PWC as she was falling into the water.  She was unable to move her legs.


BARDID: OH-2022-0049
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/West Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Failure of the throttle control.  Boat blown by wind onto dock with fiberglass damage

Accident report provided by vessel owner using USCG Recreational Boating Accident Report Form.


BARDID: OH-2022-0050
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on plane and hit another vessel's wake causing the passenger to fall in the boat and break his leg.


BARDID: OH-2022-0051
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityorTown: Milton Twp
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling southbound on Lake Milton following vessel 2.  Vessel 1 was travelling behind vessel 2 and while approaching vessel 2, vessel 1 crossed over the wake and became airborne losing steering control.  The loss of control caused vessel 1 to collide with vessel2 which ejected both operators and both passengers from the vessels.


BARDID: OH-2022-0052
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing the victim on a wakeboard on Caesar Creek Lake.  The victim fell from the wakeboard into the water.  When vessel 1 circled back to retrieve the victim it was apparent that he was confused and appeared to have suffered a head injury.
No one was able to definitively determine if the injury resulted from an impact with the water, wakeboard, or something else.


BARDID: OH-2022-0053
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Choctaw
NearestCityorTown: London
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 4th, 2022 at approximately 5:45 a female juvenile sent a text to the owner of vessel 1, asking if she could go tubing on the jet ski on Lake Choctaw. The owner gave her permission to go out. The female juvenile and three friends collected some items and drove a golf cart to the dock. 

The PWC was located on dock slip. They got out on the water at approximately 6:00 pm. The juvenile that requested to use the vessel was the operator of the PWC, and one of the friends was a passenger and observer. 

No adults came down to supervise the 14-year-oldjuveniles on the PWC. The other two friends were being pulled behind the PWC on a tube. The group was out on the water for approximately 30 minutes. At approximately 6:30 the tubers were thrown from the tube. 

While getting back on the tube the two could observe that the operator was going to "Whip" them. At this moment the operator accelerated and the two juveniles in the water slid off the tube that they were trying to reboard. There was slack line underneath the tube that got caught on one of the tuber's right hand. The rope sprung tight and lacerated her hand and finger. The entire group came to help the victim out of the water and over to the dock.


BARDID: OH-2022-0055
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was traveling in a straight line and applied the PWC brakes.

  Vessel 1 was unaware of the braking until Vessel 2 began to come off plane and was unable to brake fast enough; took a hard turn grazing the bottom of the hull of the PWC with the port corner of Vessel 2.  

The impact split Vessel 1's hull. Vessel 1 began taking on water but was able to return to the marina dock before sinking or swamping completely


BARDID: OH-2022-0056
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Vermilion
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west, north of Sherod Park on Lake Erie when it struck the middle-submerged break wall damaging the outdrive and propeller.  Vessel 1 was towed in by Tow Boat US


BARDID: OH-2022-0057
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck a submerged object damaging outdrive of his engine while ding west in the Beaver Creek Channel between the bridge and Cooper Kettle Marina


BARDID: OH-2022-0059
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fairport Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling northwest in Fairport Harbor and struck a partially submerged breakwall.  Vessel 1 began to take on water.  USCG vessel assisted occupants.
Vessel 1 was removed by Cleveland Marine Towing


BARDID: OH-2022-0060
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was operating the vessel when she hit a wave and was ejected from the PWC.  She broke the knee cap on her right leg.  She is not sure if the injury took place as she was ejected or when she was hit by the PWC after being ejected.  She was transported to Fireland Regional Medical in Sandusky by Sandusky Fire.


BARDID: OH-2022-0062
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west approaching the Channel Park marina fuel dock with one of the passengers standing on the swim platform. Vessel 1 turned to port and the passenger attempted to hold onto an unsecured frame of the bimini top.  Passenger fell off of the swim platform and was struck by the propeller causing injury.


BARDID: OH-2022-0063
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 47-foot vessel crashed into the western portion of the Burke Lakefront Airport break wall. The vessel was carrying six (6) passengers at the time of the incident, one of which was a nine (9) year old child. One (I) passenger was ejected from the bow of the vessel landing on the rocks of the break wall and needed emergency transport to the hospital. 

The operator stated that he had placed the vessel into auto pilot mode and was not paying attention and had left the helm and was standing in the isle way between the front seats entertaining the other passengers. During the investigation it was found that the operator was under in the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. The operator was charged with 1547. l l (A)(l) operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol, 154 7 .07(A) reckless operation of a vessel, and 2919.22(A) endangering children.


BARDID: OH-2022-0064
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Erie Twp
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling southbound toward Camp Perry.  The vessel turned eastbound into the rock shoreline causing the vessel to run aground onto the rocks.


BARDID: OH-2022-0065
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was leaving the dock at Picks when she struck the motor of a docked boat causing damage to the motor cover and lower unit.


BARDID: OH-2022-0067
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 had just left the Beaver Park Marina vessel #1 heading eastbound on Lake Erie. The operator stated he had been working on the vessel and was taking the boat for a test drive. He stated he stopped approximately I mile east of Beaver park to do some drift fishing. The estimated wave conditions were approximately 3 to 4 foot. the operator stated he noticed he was getting close to shore, and attempted to start the vessel, however the batteries were dead. When asked what equipment was using battery power? the operator stated he had his GPS, and Navigation lights on. 


The operator went on to say he had attempted to throw anchor, however the anchor did not catch. Subsequently the vessel drifted ashore and the operator contacted 911 and was in communications with the US Coast Guard.


BARDID: OH-2022-0068
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, while on plane, hit a large boat wake in the Mosely Channel.  A passenger seated in the starboard bow seat was launched into the air and landed on one of the seats breaking her back


BARDID: OH-2022-0069
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left Edgewater Marina between 2200 and 2300 hours.  It went up the Cuyahoga River and tied up in the Flats.  Some of the occupants got off and walked around.  They got back onto vessel 1, and it exited the Cuyahoga River.  It headed toward the Edgewater Cut and Marina.  The operator estimated speed at 20 knots.

Vessel 1 hit the detached breakwall approximately 326 feet north of the entrance to the Edgewater Cut.  The vessel hit the rocks just above water level and continued on to hit the upright part of the wall.  The starboard bow hit that, which caused it to deflect to port and the vessel continued along the top of the lower part of the breakwall until it came to rest.

During this, all the occupants of the vessel hit parts of the boat causing injuries and bleeding.
The operator made some phone calls then called for help.  Coast Guard Station Cleveland responded and went to the scene.  They took the operator and injured occupants to Edgewater Ramp where they were met by an ambulance.  The others were rescued by Cleveland Marine Towing.
The Coast Guard charged the operator with operating under the influence of alcohol.
The vessel was removed from the breakwall several days later.


BARDID: OH-2022-0070
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside-Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel left Lakevue Marina and traveled approximately 1 mile out. The vessel motor overheated and caught of fire. The operator extinguished the fire and returned the vessel to Lakevue Marina without further incident.


BARDID: OH-2022-0071
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Fork
NearestCityorTown: Kimbolton
County: Guernsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had rented a pontoon boat (vessel 1) from Sugartree Marina and when returning and fueling it up, he struck the corner of the dock with the lower unit causing damage to the lower unit on the Mercury 150 hp motor.


BARDID: OH-2022-0073
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at the fuel dock along the pier.  Vessel 2 was trying to dock in front of vessel 1 on a finger dock and vessel 2's anchor struck vessel 1's port bow causing fiberglass damage to vessel 1. Operator of vessel 2 said he was not familiar with the electronic throttle and mistakenly went into forward instead of reverse.


BARDID: OH-2022-0074
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat fire occurred at Sone Rise marina on 7/7/2022; damaged 11 vessels and caused property damage to Son Rise Marina.
Sandusky Fire Department investigated the fire - cause of fire not determined, but initially erupted on the Carver (vessel 1)


BARDID: OH-2022-0075
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Bass Islands
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A moored vessel caught fire near put in bay.  The vessel was unoccupied and the fire was constrained to a single vessel.  No injuries.  The fire was extinguished by put in bay fire department.  The vessel was deemed a total loss.  The cause of the fire was DC electric.


BARDID: OH-2022-0076
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailboat under power entered a channel and struck some overhead powerlines.  No injuries.
The mast of the vessel was 42' and is struck the powerlines at approximately 41'.
LWD at the time was +44.6"


BARDID: OH-2022-0077
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was navigating from the Black River in Lorain Ohio to the Portage River Ohio. Vessel 1 power sailed for approximately 5 hours. Vessel 1 while attempting to navigate into the entrance of the Portage River, struck the marked Crib reef on the West side of the entrance of the Portage River. 

Vessel 1 struck the keel of the vessel on the reef causing damage to the keel and the hull of the vessel. Vessel 1 was operating in a high windstorm which caused her to stray off course and the operator was unable to see the white flashing danger buoy. The Vessel was able to get off the reef and operate with the assistance with Port Clinton PD Marine Unit back to her home dock. Vessel was taking on water.


BARDID: OH-2022-0078
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Cumberland
County: Tuscarawas
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 16th 2022, at 11:45 AM, vessel #1 was towing persons on a tube. One of the persons being towed, fell off the tube (victim). The operator then attempted to maneuver the vessel to retrieve the tuber. 

While attempting to retrieve the tuber, the observer and all on board were providing direction to both the operator and victim. The operator shut off the engine, however the vessel was travelling in a rearward motion towards the victim, as the observer had provided that direction to the operator. 

The observer and others on board, then attempted to warn the victim to avoid the propeller as it was still spinning. However they were not able to provide sufficient direction to either the operator or victim. This resulted in the propeller striking the victim causing lacerations on her right hand and inner thigh on her right leg just above the knee.


BARDID: OH-2022-0079
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Lorain County
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored near Lorain Light house. Operator of vessel 1 attempted to free anchor and failed.  Waves began to enter the boat over the transom and vessel 1 capsized and the operator entered the water. The operator and vessel 1 were assisted by a good Samaritan.


BARDID: OH-2022-0080
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityorTown: New Richmond
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was left in idle tied up to the dock.  When operator was going to pick up his truck. The wind caught the vessel and turned it to where the rope hit the throttle.  This caused the vessel to accelerate and strike the dock.


BARDID: OH-2022-0081
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:57:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Ashtabula County
NearestCityorTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 26, 2022 at approximately 2200 hours Vessel I under the control of Operator 1 was returning to Ashtabula Harbor. Vessel 1 and the operator were unaware they had missed the entrance to the harbor until they had impacted the outside of the west break wall. 

Point of impact was the bow on the port side. Vessel 1 was traveling at an estimated speed of 30 MPH prior to impact. 

Occupant 2 was seated on the port side and was launched into the cabin due to the impact and hard stop. Occupant 2 was pronounced deceased upon arrival on shore due to blunt force trauma.

Occupants 3 and 4 were transported to medical facilities where occupant 3 was later discharged from the emergency room and occupant 4 was life flighted to a facility for a higher level of care. Operator 1 and Occupant 5 reported no injuries as a result of the collision. 

Vessel 1 was stuck on the break wall and later broke apart due to waves and not being able to be removed from the break wall by the salvage contractor in a timely manner. Vessel 1 was a total loss. 

U.S. Coast Guard reported all aids to navigation for the harbor were in position and working correctly. 


It was determined that an improper lookout, operator inattention, lack of operator experience in operating at night, lack of operator experience using the GPS / Navigation unit and the brightness of the GPS / Navigation unit were contributing causes for the collision.


BARDID: OH-2022-0082
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Millersport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling west to Alexander's Landing as a storm approached.  The motor to vessel 1 stopped running and the operator was unable to start the motor back up.  As the storm hit, the strong winds pushed the disabled pontoon boat to the shoreline causing the pontoon boat to strike a tree causing damage to the rear portside of the boat.


BARDID: OH-2022-0083
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on Alum Creek pulling a tuber.  Operator state that he noticed the vessel steering became difficult.  

He stopped the vessel and checked the engine compartment while others began to pull in the tuber. The engine stopped running at this point.  He then noticed that the engine compartment was full of water and the bilge was not working.  

The back end of the boat began to fill with water.  A passer-by assisted the occupants by towing the vessel into shallow water and took all passengers to the Alum Creek marina.  Local fire department and EMS responded to assist. ODNR units responded and assisted the owner with the vessel recovery.  Once removed from the water a large hole was noted in the hull of the vessel above the lower unit (rudder & prop)


BARDID: OH-2022-0084
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a water skier when the water skier dove into the water.  The water skier's foot was stuck in the boot of the ski causing the left knee to twist.  The water skier boarded vessel 1 and was transported to the operator of vessel 1's residence.  EMS arrived and transported the water skier to the hospital where it was determined that the skier suffered a broken fibula and stretched tendons.


BARDID: OH-2022-0086
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nettle Lake
NearestCityorTown: Montpilier
County: Williams
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Single vessel accident in which the passenger of a PWC sustained head/facial injuries

According to witnesses and subjects, the PWC involved hit the wake from a boat and the male operator and female passenger were thrown off to one side. The victim’s head/face area then came in contact with an unknown area of the PWC she was on. 

This contact caused injury to the victim’s head/face area. The victim was then loaded onto another jet ski and taken to shore.  EMS arrived and made a short transport to an area to be transported via life flight.  At the hospital, the victim had received over 20 stitches to the forehead and was awaiting more to her mouth area where her teeth had caused lacerations.  Her nose was also broken in two areas. She had negative results on a CT scan.


BARDID: OH-2022-0087
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Toussaint River
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in the Toussaint River when it struck rocks, took on a copious amount of water and swamped.


BARDID: OH-2022-0088
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mad River
NearestCityorTown: Dayton
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Mad River was higher than normal due to approximately two and one half inches of rain in previous days.

The operator of vessel 1 and two additional occupants entered the river upstream from the whitewater feature heading downstream.  The vessel was stopped briefly then re-entered the river at the mouth of the whitewater shoot.  Upon re-entry, vessel 1 overturned and all occupants went into the river.

The operator and one of the occupants were able to self-rescue and make it to shore but the second occupant did not and was rescued by bystanders.  The second occupant was unconscious and did not appear to have survived; CPR was initiated and the second occupant began to vomit water.

All three occupants were transported for medical care.

None were wearing PFDs.


BARDID: OH-2022-0089
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Middle Bass Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was leaving Put-in-Bay and struck Lucy's Point between North Bass Island and Middle Bass Island.  Vessel took on water and became swamped.  Towboat US towed the vessel back to shore and no injuries occurred.


BARDID: OH-2022-0090
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Vermilion
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling east when the engine started to sputter.  Vessel 1 turned around to head west and the engine slowed down and eventually died. 

 Occupants of vessel 1 threw out an anchor and observed smoke coming from the outboard engine.  Lake Erie Tow Boat arrived and determined active fire was present on the outboard engine.  All occupants were safely removed from the vessel without injury.  Vermilion Police and Fire extinguished the fire.  All occupants put on PFDs during the incident.


BARDID: OH-2022-0092
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked.  

Vessel 2 came into the narrow channel, attempted to turn around in the narrow section of channel and struck vessel 1.  Vessel 2 continued driving away until eventually flagged down and returned.


BARDID: OH-2022-0093
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was heading into the river waiting for the rail bridge to lift.  Upon putting the vessel in forward the port motor would not come back out of forward gear.  The operator stopped port motor, the bow was pushed to the right by wind and the vessel ended up on the bank of the river where there were debris as well as old pilings and cement blocks under the water.  The vessel could not immediately be removed due to being lodged between cement blocks under the water's surface.


BARDID: OH-2022-0094
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooley Canal
NearestCityorTown: Curtice
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked on east side of Cooley Canal.  Vessel 2 was underway southbound in the canal.  Vessel 2 started traveling to the east side of canal.  Vessel 2 collided with vessel 1's starboard side of port motor and port side of starboard motor.  Vessel 2 caused damage to the motor covers of vessel 1. Vessel 2 received damage on port side near bow eye hook.


BARDID: OH-2022-0095
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Franklin
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at the owner's home dock with no one on board.  Vessel 2 was rented.  Vessel 2 was changing direction to turn around, when it was put in reverse and backed into vessel 1 as well as the dock where vessel 1 was moored.


BARDID: OH-2022-0096
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was docked at Catawba Landings and caught fire. Fire Chief informed the fire was electrical in nature.


BARDID: OH-2022-0097
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Res.
NearestCityorTown: Deerfield
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The incident involved a barefoot water skier that was being towed in Zone #4 at Berlin reservoir which is a narrow open zone adjacent to the outdoor club property. The victim was being towed southwest through the zone at approximately 25 mph when he swung around on the ski rope near the shoreline and hit a tree that was laying down into the water from the shoreline. 

This tree is not a new obstacle in the area as it is weathered and has water logged branches on it. It appears to have been laying down into the water protruding out (Approx. 30 feet) from the shoreline due to soil erosion on the embankment.  

It is not uncommon for boats to operate near this side of the shoreline due to the deeper portion of the river channel follows the side of the lake through this narrow area. The boat owner/operator was also injured on top of his head (he received stitches at the ER) from diving in to help the victim after turning back around to retrieve the unconscious skier laying face down in the water. 

The other two occupants on the boat also assisted the injured skier who re-gained consciousness as they got him up onto the swim platform of the ski boat. Deerfield EMS transported the victim from the private boat ramp to Canton Mercy Hospital, but while in route to the hospital the victim went into cardiac arrest. 

EMT’s conducted CPR on the victim while in route and once at the hospital the ER staff attempt to work on the victim for approximately 25 minutes before he was pronounced dead at the ER. The victim’s immediate family members arrived at the hospital before NRO’s arrived to Canton Mercy for the investigation. The investigation is still ongoing at this time.

After interviewing the involved parties this group of skiers including the victim have years of experience barefoot water skiing at Berlin reservoir. They are regulars skiing in this particular area of Berlin reservoir as well according to the boat operator and other two occupants. Also there is a phone video of the incident that was recorded by an occupant onboard the ski boat at the request of the victim who was barefoot skiing.


BARDID: OH-2022-0098
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Bass Islands
NearestCityorTown: North Bass Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling northwest on the southeast corner of North Bass Island.  Vessel 1 struck a submerged a fixed rock reef that comes off the southeast corner of Nort Bass.  Vessel 1 was not taking on water and no injuries were reported.  a good Samaritan was able to tow vessel 1 back to the Middle Bass Island State Park marnina.


BARDID: OH-2022-0099
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west bound on the Maumee River.  As vessel 1 was approaching the I-75 bridge the operator observed a manmade dike wall blocking the navigable waterway.  The operator of vessel 1 then put the vessel in reverse to avoid collision with the dike wall and struck a submerged object, causing damage to the outdrive making the vessel inoperable.


BARDID: OH-2022-0100
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Bass Islands
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling around North Bass Island and struck the rocky reef off of Honey Point WA.  This caused severe damage to the outdrive and prop. No injuries.


BARDID: OH-2022-0102
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored off the stern while engaging in fishing southeast of Green Island.  Waves/wake started coming into the vessel from the dive door located on the stern.  When the operator/occupant noticed the water coming in they tried to operate the vessel to reach land but were immobilized from the water in the vessel.  They called for help and were assisted back to the dock.


BARDID: OH-2022-0103
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastwood Lake
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a skier while traveling at a slow speed, plowing through the water to create a larger surfing wave, it is believed they were traveling less than 10mph. The skier was surfing behind vessel 1 while wearing a type 3 PFD holding onto a short tow rope designed for surfing the vessel’s wake. Just prior to making a left hand turn to head in a Northeast direction, at that time the tow rope was slack. The skier then fell into the water and the rope wrapped around her right bicep momentarily and then untangled itself. The skier was brought onto the vessel, the occupants of vessel 1 called 911 and drove the boat to the ramp to await medics and MetroParks Rangers. 

Medical staff stated that the skier sustained no broken bones, has all feeling in her arm and can move her arm freely. They will monitor her healing progress and if it doesn’t continue to heal, they will see an orthopedic doctor to check for soft tissue damage.


BARDID: OH-2022-0105
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck rocks off of Cedar Point Lighthouse, operator was determined to be impaired from alcohol and was arrested for boating under the influence.


BARDID: OH-2022-0106
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Perry Township
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG Buffalo contacted the Lake County Sheriff office regarding a vessel which had lost power and was trying to make it back to Fairport Harbor from Perry Township area.  

Owner advised he and his teenage son had been out fishing near the Perry Nuclear Power Plant discharge in Lake Erie.  After some time, they found their engine would not start and attempted to navigate to Fairport Harbor using their trolling motor.  

Unable to make good headway, they chose to try to remove the vessel at Perry Township boat ramp.  Once it was tied to the dock, weather continued to get worse.  The vessel broke free from the dock and began to swamp.  The vessel rested on the concrete ramp where it sustained damage to the fiberglass hull.


BARDID: OH-2022-0107
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Thornville
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were traveling west on Buckeye Lake when vessel 1 turned left/port side in front of vessel 2.  

Vessel 2 decelerated and turned left/port side as well in an attempt to avoid crash, but did not have enough time to react and avoid hitting vessel 1.  

Vessel 2 was struck on the starboard side toward the stern while vessel 1 was struck on the port side.


BARDID: OH-2022-0108
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 3 (commercial operator) was towing vessel 2, which was disabled, to Edgewater Ramp.  Statements from operators indicate there were other power and sail vessels in the area.  

Vessel 1 was north of the tow vessel in irons waiting for another power vessel to pass in from of vessel 1.  The operator of vessel 1 lost control of the sail because the wind took her out of irons and turned vessel 1 to the south.  

Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2.  When this happened a passenger on vessel 2 was thrown from the starboard side of the cabin to the port side of the cabin resulting in an injury


BARDID: OH-2022-0110
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelleys Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating from Kelley's Island to the Huron Boat Ramp.  Vessel 1 was approximately near the entrance of the Mosley Channel that enters Sandusky Bay. At that time, vessel 1's hull began to fail. Vessel 1 sank to the bottom but both parties on board were able to safely exit the vessel onto another assisting vessel.  After vessel 1 was towed, it was concluded that the vessel suffered from delamination


BARDID: OH-2022-0112
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west inside the Cleveland harbor on plane.  Operator 1 decelerated to navigate waves and fell overboard.  Operator was not wearing a kill switch and the vessel continued to do circles.  Vessel 1 then struck the breakwall and sustained damage to the port side causing the vessel to become partly submerged.  Operator 1 was rescued by a Good Samaritan and vessel 1 was towed in by another vessel.


BARDID: OH-2022-0113
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south on Indian Lake toward the south shoreline.  It struck the rocks on shore and became stranded on the shoreline


BARDID: OH-2022-0115
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St. Mary's
NearestCityorTown: St. Marys
County: Auglaize
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-17-22 Vessel 1 was pulling a tuber (swim/ski/tube 1). Per the operator of vessel 1 the tuber fell off the tube out by the island near the state park campgrounds. Per the operator the tuber was having trouble getting back on the tube so the operator suggested that he tow the tuber to the beach area of the campgrounds so it would be shallower to get back on. 

Per the operator the tuber was holding on to the tube while being towed in and was talking to him as they got closer to the beach. Per the operator the tuber was talking to him as they passed the campground channel marker buoy but had stopped talking to him by the time he got to the beach marker buoy. Per the operator the tuber was wearing a PFD and was face up and holding onto the tube the whole time. Per the operator the tuber never went under and another boat stopped to help him bring the tuber to the shore. The other boater started CPR and called 911. EMS transported tuber, who arrived at the hospital but did not survive.


BARDID: OH-2022-0116
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Galena
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating heading north on Alum Creek Reservoir near the east shoreline when it struck an unknown submerged object causing damage to outdrive and propeller hub.


BARDID: OH-2022-0117
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked with no one on board.  Vessel 2 was not under power and was debarking a floating dock.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 in the rear port pontoon causing a dent to the pontoon.


BARDID: OH-2022-0118
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wallace Lake
NearestCityorTown: Berea
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 16, 2022, at approximately 2:43 pm the operator of vessel 1 (hand powered kayak) overturned for an unknown reason and ended up in the water in distress at Wallace Lake in Berea, OH. 

Onshore witnesses observed the kayak operator overturn while fishing and begin struggling in the water. The witnesses also believed they observed the kayaker disappear below the surface of the water, so the witness called 911. Berea Police and Fire Department responded to the scene of the incident and shortly after Cleveland Metro Parks officers arrived on scene. Berea water rescue personnel geared up in their protective water rescue suits and then went out to the overturned kayak. The water rescue personnel were able to locate the kayaker submerged under the surface of the water in proximity to the overturned kayak. The kayaker was unresponsive, so he was taken to shore, once on shore rescuers began CPR at that time while also preparing him for transport. The victim was transported to Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Heights, OH where he was later pronounced deceased. 

The kayak operator was not wearing a personal floatation device when he was recovered by the water rescue personnel. The kayak did have modifications to the hull of the vessel. It had two pool noodles stacked one on top of the other, taped to both the right and left side of the kayak in a manner that when the kayak was in the water the pool noodles rested on the surface of the water.

The Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Report ruled the cause of death and accidental drowning. The toxicology report test results were positive for alcohol (amount above the legal per se limit in Ohio), cocaine, THC, and prescription medication in the kayaker.


BARDID: OH-2022-0119
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 came around Cedar Point break wall heading east toward Huron at approximately 30 mph.  The operator slowed to about 15 mph knowing this was an area where fishing nets might be.  When the operator saw the floats for the nets he immediately went to neutral and drifted into the net getting caught.  Towboat US pulled the vessel off the net with no damage to the vessel, but the main component of the net was damaged


BARDID: OH-2022-0120
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Roaming Rock
NearestCityorTown: Roaming Shores
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While operator of vessel 1 was attempting to dock, the vessel struck the stern of vessel 2.  The impact caused damages to both vessels.  The majority of the damages were to the pontoons of the two vessels.  Wind and weather conditions were a contributing factor in this incident.


BARDID: OH-2022-0122
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants of vessel 1 were swimming off the vessel when the vessel began to drift toward the rocks.  Occupants were unable to get the vessel started and the vessel drifted into the rocks.  Employees with Great Lakes Watersports came out on another watercraft to assist.  Vessel 1 was pulled away from the rocks and employees were able to get the vessel started.
Note: Information was obtained through JEA Watersports/Great Lakes Watersports employee incident reports.


BARDID: OH-2022-0123
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-10-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was engaged in fishing in 43 feet of water off Huron.  the operator of vessel 1 decided to return to dock and was cruising to the mouth of the Huron River.  

The operator said he came off plane and decelerated to 5.5 knts.  After slowing down the operator noticed water coming in near the stern.  The operator was assisted by several fishing vessels that were in the area and towed to the ramp.  the vessel was loaded onto a trailer right away to prevent further swamping.

The operator said his engine became disabled after brining water into the intake and that the water was about 1 foot deep inside the vessel.  The keel of the vessel had large amounts of silicone that had been applied to it.   The starboard windshield was broken from the assisting vessel operators who were trying to push the swamped vessel to the ramp.


BARDID: OH-2022-0124
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was returning to shore from fishing.  High waves started coming over the bow and flooding the boat.  Operator tried turning the boat to go with the waves but more water kept coming in, eventually overflowing the boat and capsizing it.


BARDID: OH-2022-0125
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vesses 1 was heading into the Cleveland main entrance and saw a small fishing vessel in the channel.  The operator of vessel 1 maneuvered to the left to pass astern of the fishing vessel and closer to the channel end wall.  Vessel 1 struck a submerged rock near the end of the wall causing hull and outdrive damage.


BARDID: OH-2022-0126
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling to the Huron launch ramp in rough water conditions, took on a copious amount of water and capsized.  

There were two people on board, both wearing life jackets when they went into the water.  The passenger's life jacket got snagged on the vessel and he broke free from the jacket and surfaced.  Officers pulled the two individuals out of the water.  The passenger was unconscious and transported to the hospital.  The operator refused medical treatment


BARDID: OH-2022-0127
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Jerusalem Twp
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway on Lake Erie approximately 2 miles offshore from Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Jerusalem Township.  Vessel 1 was powered by an outboard 15 hp kicker motor traveling approximately 2 mph.  

The operator of vessel 1 was engaged in fishing activities when the vessel's motor lower unit collided with a submerged fishing net becoming entangled.  

The propeller was underpower as the lower unit was entangled causing the stern of vessel 1 to dive underwater and the bow to stand upright.  

The vessel then lost power causing the vessel to sit back down in the water.  Vessel 1 was filled with water causing instability which resulted in the vessel capsizing. 

 The operator entered the water wearing a type II inflatable personal flotation device.  The operator activated the PFD and called for help.  Nearby fishermen witnessed the accident and were able to pull the operator from the water and onto their vessel.  

Jerusalem Twp Fire and Rescue boat retrieved the operator from the fishermen and brought him to Metzger's Marsh Pier where law enforcement and emergency medical services were staged.  The operator was evaluated by EMS and released.

No claim regarding damage to the fishing net has been reported.


BARDID: OH-2022-0129
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading toward the Mazurik Boat Ramp.  Vessel 1 struck a large wave and water came over the bow.  Operator slowed speed and caused the vessel to fill more.  Vessel 1 then began taking water over the stern.  The excessive amount of water caused the vessel to swamp.


BARDID: OH-2022-0130
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left from Bay Point Marina and was in transit to the Mazurik Boat Ramp.  Vessel 1 was approximately 1/4 mile off shore driving toward the Mazurik Channel entrance and struck a submerged commercial fish net.  Tow Boat US was able to successfully cut vessel 1 from the net which caused no damage to vessel 1 and no one was injured.  The commercial fish net suffered severe damage and needed to be pulled for repair.


BARDID: OH-2022-0131
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was attempting to place the vessel on a trailer. Operator turned to reposition the boat and struck a submerged object and lost power. Vessel #1 drifted east until becoming grounded along the breakwall


BARDID: OH-2022-0132
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants noticed some water on the deck while fishing and the bilge pump wasn't keeping up.  The operator tried increasing power to the main engine to help clear the water, but could only get to about 2,500 RPM and it eventually stalled.  

The operator then started the 9.9 kicker motor and it eventually stalled.  The operator tried to use the bow mounted trolling motor to get the bow of vessel 1 pointed into the waves when the vessel capsized ejecting both occupants into the water. 

 The operator called 911 and the occupant shot several aerial flares.  Both the operator and occupant were picked up by Good Samaritan vessels and transported to shore where they were then transported by ambulance to Firelands Regional Medical Center for treatment of hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2022-0133
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was reversing into a dock when it struck Vessel 2 on the Bow. Occupants 2 and 3 are Unknown.


BARDID: OH-2022-0134
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sheffield Lake
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
pOperator of vessel I launched from the Sheffield Lake Boat Ramp on Lake Erie. There was a strong south wind, and he was unable to navigate his tandem kayak to shore and began taking on water. He became overwhelmed by waves and capsized. It is unknown if operator of vessel 1 was wearing a life jacket.

December 10, the kayak was found near Fort Erie, Ontario in Canada

The victim was discovered on January 19 near the shore of Lake Erie at Canadaway Creek in Dunkirk, NY.


BARDID: OH-2022-0137
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hocking River
NearestCityorTown: Coolville
County: Athens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/30/2022 at about 1135hours Athens County Sheriff Office received a call at “Blue Heron Campground” for a body in the Hocking River. The location of the incident was on the Hocking River about 1.5 mile from the mouth of the Ohio river. Report of a male subject was partially submerged in the water. 

Accordioning to Athens County Sheriff Office’s the upper body and mid abdomen was submerged in the river between his boat and the dock. His left foot was caught under the boat throttle and his right leg was caught on the dock. 

The boat motor was running and the bowline on the starboard side was untied, and the stern starboard line was still tied. The Male was pulled from the water from people in the campground prior to the Sheriff’s Office arrival. Athens County coroner office was contacted and responded to the scene and determined he had died from drowning.


BARDID: OH-2022-0139
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/West Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Catawba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck an I-beam in the channel on the west side of the channel across from the state park marina.  Not shown on navigation chart, no reflective markings or light on nearby buoy.

Incident self-reported by operator/owner on USCG Boating Accident Form.


BARDID: OK-2014-0001
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAURIKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAURIKA
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER OF VESSEL ONE HAD TAKEn VESSEL TO SAND ISLAND TO HUNT.  OPERATOR WAS IN THE PROCESS OF UNLOADING HIS BOAT WHEN, DUE TO HIGH WINDS, THE VESSEL BEGAN TO DRIFT AWAY.  OWNER OF VESSEL WADED INTO THE WATER IN AN ATTEMPT TO RETRIEVE VESSEL BUT WAS UNABLE TO.  THE VESSEL DRIFTED AWAY FROM THE ISLAND STRANDING THE OWNER.  WITNESS SAW STRANDED OWNER AND ASSISTED HIM OUT OF THE WATER AND CALLED 911 FOR HELP.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1440 FT WEST OF THE CHISHOLM BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 708 FT SOUTH OF THE MASTER CONSERVACY TOWER. VESSEL WAS ONLY BEACHED AND WAS NOT ANCHORED OR MOORED AT THE TIME OF DRIFTING AWAY.


BARDID: OK-2014-0002
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLAREMORE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLAREMORE
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated he was fishing with passenger (fatality victim).  They were going to change locations due to the wind getting stronger.  Operator said he had just got on plane and was traveling approx 30 mph when he let go of the steering wheel with one hand to grab an object in the boat.  The boat turned hard to the starboard side causing the passenger and operator to be ejected overboard.  Operator stated he saw passenger one approx 15 yards away.  Operator said he was sinking but was able to kick his boots off.  He said he looked back to where he last saw passenger one and did not see him.  Operator stated he was able to tread water until a second vessel picked him up a short time later.  Vessel 1 continued to run in circles until it ran out of gas.  Area of the accident was approx 330 feet north of the south shoreline approx .3 miles west of the east shoreline and approx .2 miles south of the north shoreline.  Victim was recovered by grand river dam authority in approx 11 feet of water.


BARDID: OK-2014-0003
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS HEADING SOUTHEAST INTO ELK CREEK COVE.  THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS STATED THE VESSEL WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY COMING UP ON PLANE.  THE PASSENGERS WERE SEATED ON A PLATFORM ON THE BOW OF THE VESSEL THE OPERATOR HAD ADDED TO USE FOR FISHING.  THE OPERATOR LET OFF THE THROTTLE AND THE BOW OF THE VESSEL WENT INTO THE WATER AND STARTED TO SWAMP THE VESSEL CAUSING IT TO SINK.  ALL PASSENGERS AND THE OPERATOR ENTERED THE WATER  AND SWAM EAST TO THE NEAREST SHORELINE.  A SECOND VESSEL CAME ALONG AND GAVE THE PASSENGERS AND OPERATOR A RIDE TO THE ELK CREEK BOAT DOCK.  PASSENGER 1 HAD A PRE-EXISTING HEART CONDITION (CARDIOMYOPOTHY) AND WAS TRANSPORTED FOR OBSERVATION FOR HIS CONDITION AND POSSIBLE HYPOTHERMIA.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 364 FEET WEST OF THE EAST SHORE AND APPROX .14 MILES EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE AND APPROX .19 MILES SOUTH OF THE ELK CREEK BOAT RAMP.  THE VESSEL HAD JUST BEEN PURCHASED AND ALL PAPERWORK SANK WITH VESSEL.  THE OWNER IS NOT SURE WHO THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS AND DOES NOT HAVE A GOOD DESCRIPTION OF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: OK-2014-0004
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. GIBSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HULBERT
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: hull screws
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he and his passengers had fished several locations and had been out several hours when they decided to drift fish in the creek recreation area. Passenger 2 noticed water coming over the stern of the vessel. Operator then noticed water coming out of a vent in the center of the floor of the vessel. Operator attempted to start the vessel in order to move the vessel but the engine would not start. Within a few minutes, the vessel began to sink from the stern. Vessel sunk and then capsized but remained afloat. Passengers and operator were able to hang onto the vessel. Victim 1 was wearing her pfd but was unable to swim. Operator retrieved a type iv pfd and attempted to help the victim who was about 40 yards from the vessel and face down in the water. Victim 1 had been struck in the head by a floating ice chest. Operator was able to get to victim 1 and pull her head out of the water while passenger 1 and 2 signaled for help from nearby fisherman. Witness 1 and 2 were fishing in the area and retrieved the operator, victim, passengers and a small dog. Upon inspection of vessel 1, several screws were found protruding out of the hull around the stern area and around the bow area as well as several empty screw holes were located in the hull. Area of the accident was approx 100 yards w or the creek point and approx 400 yards south of the creek recreation area boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2014-0005
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS WERE BOW FISHING.  VESSEL 1 CAPSIZED WHEN EVERYONE ON BOARD STOOD UP AND MOVED TO THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL TO LOOK AT A FISH.  WHEN THE VESSEL CAPSIZED, ALL PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED INTO THE WATER.  THE VESSEL PARTIALLY SANK WITH JUST THE TIP OF THE BOW STICKING UP OUT OF THE WATER. ONE PASSENGER SWAM TO SHORE AND CALLED 911.  THE OWNER OF ALBERTA CREEK RESORT TOOK HIS PONTOON BOAT OUT TO RESCUE THE REMAINING 5 PERSONS IN THE WATER.  THERE WERE NO LIFE JACKETS ON BOARD THE BOAT AND THE VESSEL WAS RATED FOR 4 PERSONS.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 YDS SOUTH OF THE RAIL ROAD BRIDGE AND APPROX 100 YDS WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX 3/4 OF A MILE SOUTH OF WILLOW SPRINGS RESORT.


BARDID: OK-2014-0006
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: PAWNEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were traveling southbound. Vessel 2 slowed down and vessel 1 was too close and traveling too fast to stop and struck vessel 2 in the starboard stern area. Vessel 1 also struck operator of vessel 2 knocking her into the water. Operator of vessel 1 transported operator of vessel 2 to shore so that she could be taken for medical treatment. Area of the accident was approx .2 miles south of appalachia bay boat ramp and approx .1 mile west of appalachia bay camp ground.


BARDID: OK-2014-0007
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUNTAIN FORK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 got too close to a small waterfall and was pulled into the falls. Vessel 1 capsized and both the operator and occupant were ejected into the water. The operator was able to hold onto the overturned vessel but the victim was swept downstream. The vessel finally drifted into shallow water and the operator was helped to shore. The victim was located approx 1080 feet south of the narrows bridge where he had become hung in a line of rocks and apparently drowned. Vessel operator stated that he saw the victim going downstream and heard him yell for help just prior to the bridge then didn't see or hear him again. Pfd's were not in use. Area of the accident was approx 620 ft north of the narrows bridge and approx 100 feet west of the east river bank and approx 150 feet east of the west river bank.


BARDID: OK-2014-0008
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARBUCKLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SULPHUR
County: MURRAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
INVESTIGATED BY NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT PICNIC AREA AND APPROX 200 YARDS SOUTHWEST OF DAM.  VESSEL 1 SANK DUE TO TRANSOM FAILURE APPARENTLY CAUSED BY ROTTEN PLYWOOD.  TRANSOM WAS RECOVERED WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR ATTACHED DURING RECOVERY OPERATION.  OPERATOR, PASSENGER 1 AND VICTIM 1 ENTERED THE WATER WITH NO PFD'S WHEN VESSEL 1 BEGAN SINKING. SUBJECTS WERE ATTEMPTING TO SWIM TO "THE POINT" WHEN OPERATOR OF ANOTHER VESSEL (WITNESS 1) SAW THEM IN THE WATER.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR AND PASSENGER 1 WERE RESCUED BY WITNESS 1.  WITNESS 1 STATED THAT VICTIM 1 WAS APPROX 25 TO 30 YARDS FROM THE SINKING VESSEL WHEN HE WENT UNDER THE WATER AND COULD NOT BE LOCATED.  VICTIM 1 WAS LOCATED USING SIDE SCAN SONAR AND RECOVERED ON 04/07/2014 BY OHP MARINE ENFORCEMENT SECTION AND OHP UNDERWATER SEARCH AND RECOVERY TEAM.


BARDID: OK-2014-0009
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELMER THOMAS LAKE (FT SILL)
NearestCityorTown: LAWTON
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was a passenger on vessel one (a single person kayak). The kayak was approx 75 meters from the shoreline when the kayak capsized for unknown reason ejecting the operator and passenger into the water. The passenger began to panic. Operator attempted to help the passenger but was unable to do so. The passenger went under the water and did not resurface and drowned in approx 65 feet of water. The operator was able to swim to the shoreline. Ohp was able to locate the victim by using side scan sonar. The victim was recovered by divers. Area of the accident was approx 75 meters west of the east shoreline and approx 250 yards northwest of the boat ramp. The vessel is owned by the us army recreation services and had been rented by the operator. Information for completion of this report provided by us army at ft sill.  Victim had been drinking.


BARDID: OK-2014-0010
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SALINA
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Witness called grda pd at approx 1930 hrs advising she heard people yelling for help. Witness advised the subjects were approx 200 to 250 yards east of her residence. At approx 1940 hrs witness called back advising they had rescued a male subject from the water who had advised them that his wife had drowned. Vessel operator stated that he and his girlfriend had gotten into the water to swim but their boat had drifted away from them and they were unable to swim back to the boat. The operator stated that his girlfriend's children were on the boat but not in the water at the time of the incident. Victim's body was located on 05-12-2014 at approx 2309 hrs utilizing side scan sonar. Area of the accident was approx 755 feet west of one dock and approx 844 feet sw of another dock and approx 1/3 mile south of state highway 20.  The operator had an odor of alcohol.  OPERATOR FAILED TO ANCHOR VESSEL PRIOR TO SWIMMING FROM IT.  ALCOHOL CONTRIBUTED TO POOR DECISION.;


BARDID: OK-2014-0011
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PORUM
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS LAUNCHING AT PORUM LANDING BOAT RAMP.  OPERATOR HAD JUST FILLED THE VESSEL WITH FUEL AT A LOCAL GAS STATION.  OPERATOR DID NOT PROPERLY VENT THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO  START THE MOTOR.  WHEN OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE, FUEL FUMES IGNITED.  THE FIRE IMMEDIATELY CONSUMED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE BOAT.  ONCE THE BOAT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, THE OPERATOR JUMPED OVERBOARD.  OPERATOR RECEIVED BURNS ON BOTH LEGS FROM HIS KNEES TO HIS FEET.  DRIVER OF THE TOWING TRUCK TOWING THE VESSEL PULLED AWAY FROM THE BOAT ALLOWING VESSEL 1 TO FLOAT FREELY AWAY FROM THE BOAT RAMP.  VESSEL 1 BURNED TO THE WATER LINE AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS.


BARDID: OK-2014-0012
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PRUE
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised he purchased vessel the morning of the accident and took family to lake to fish and try out the vessel. After about an hour on the lake, the operator stopped the vessel to fish. Conditions on the lake were very windy and operator decided to move the boat to a more sheltered location. Vessel would not start. Operator attempted using the trolling motor to navigate to shore but the strong wind kept the bow turned downwind allowing the vessel to swamp due to waves coming over the stern. All 5 occupants entered the water as it swamped. Phone call for assistance was made by passenger 1 prior to the vessel sinking. Approx 15 minutes after the vessel swamped, a passing motorist saw the subjects in the water and called to report the event. All subjects were able to swim to the shoreline. Ems arrived approx 25 minutes after the vessel had become swamped and transported the 2 victims to the hospital to be treated for hypothermia . The vessel eventually sank and attempts to locate it have been unsuccessful. Area of the accident was approx .5 miles south of the us 64/412 arkansas river bridge and approx .3 miles west of us 64 highway.


BARDID: OK-2014-0013
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KERR LAKE/ ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MULDROW
County: LEFLORE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling downstream when it struck a large underwater object with its lower unit disabling the outboard motor. Vessel 1 began to take on water due to transom damage caused by the outboard motor impacting the unknown underwater object. Vessel 1 swamped and then capsized. Both occupants put on their pfd's and swam to the south shore. The vessel partially submerged, continued to drift southeast downstream to lock 14. The vessel was later towed back upstream to west mayo boat ramp where the owner tied it to the shore until it could be removed at a later time.


BARDID: OK-2014-0014
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TOM STEED LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MOUNTAIN PARK
County: KIOWA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHEAST APPROX 1/8 OF A MILE NORTH AND APPROX 1/4 MILE EAST OF PELICAN ISLAND.  WINDS WERE GUSTING TO 28 MPH.  THE OPERATOR SLOWED THE VESSEL CAUSING WATER TO BREACH THE STERN OF THE BOAT.  AFTER VESSEL 1 TOOK ON WATER, VESSEL 1 SANK CAUSING ALL OCCUPANTS TO BE EJECTED.  PFD'S FLOATED TO THE SURFACE AND ALL OCCUPANTS USED ONE BUT DID NOT WEAR THEM PROPERLY.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGER 1 MADE IT TO SHORE AND WERE PICKED UP BY A PASSENGER VEHICLE.  VICTIM 1 WAS RECOVERED BY BOAT.  VICTIM 1 WAS INCOHERENT AT THE TIME OF BEING RECOVERED FROM THE WATER.  VICTIM 1 SUFFERED UPPER RESPIRATORY, HYPOTHERMIA INJURIES AND SHOCK.


BARDID: OK-2014-0015
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AS TRAVELING IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AND VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE NOTICED VESSEL 2 WAS COMING AT HIM AND HE MADE A HARD TURN TO STARBOARD.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE PORT SIDE.  POINT OF IMPACT WAS APPROX .8 MILES SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF LITTLE RIVER ROAD AND ALAMEDA DRIVE, AND APPROX .7 MILES NORTHWEST OF THE SE CORNER OF THE SOUTH DAM BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF BREAKWATER DR AND CALYPSO COVE AVE. Operator1 was struck by V2 and became injured.


BARDID: OK-2014-0016
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHAWNEE LAKE #1
NearestCityorTown: SHAWNEE
County: POTTAWATOMIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND AND WAS TURNING TO STARBOARD TO HEAD BACK SOUTH WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS EJECTED AND  STRUCK HIS HEAD ON VESSEL 2 AS THEY COLLIDED.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE COULD NOT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 FT EAST OF GLEN COLLINS SWIM AREA NORTH BUOY LINE AND APPROX .38 MILE WEST OF THE LAKE INTAKE TOWER.


BARDID: OK-2014-0017
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT SUPPLY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FT SUPPLY
County: WOODWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSELS 1 AND 2 WERE CIRCLING AND JUMPING EACH OTHERS WAKE.  BOTH OPERATORS FAILED TO LOOKOUT FOR EACH OTHER AND COLLIDED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 200 YARDS WEST OF COTTONWOOD COVE AND APPROX 400 YARDS SOUTH OF FT. SUPPLY DAM.


BARDID: OK-2014-0018
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim stated that she and her husband were sailing on their catamaran and that she was on the high side and he was on the low side. Victim stated she slipped and fell straddling one of the mast support wires. She was transported to shore by another unknown person on a jet ski because they could transport her more quickly to the ambulance than by sailing. She was transported by preston point ems. She stated that she was hurting and wanted to be checked out by a doctor . She was treated and released from the hospital. Area of the accident was approx .25 mile west of taylor island view and approx .5 mile east of north island and approx 1.5 miles north of wood island.


BARDID: OK-2014-0019
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ARDMORE
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS PULLING A TUBER WESTBOUND AND EXECUTED A RIGHT TURN.  VICTIM AND TUBE BECAME AIRBORNE.  THE VICTIM STRUCK THE WATER AND INJURED HER NECK AND BACK.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 300 FT S OF THE NORTH SHORE OF MARTINS LANDING AND APPROX 475 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE MARTINS LANDING BUOY LINE AND APPROX 200 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORE.


BARDID: OK-2014-0020
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OVERBROOK
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTHEAST BOUND WHEN VESSEL 2 CROSSED IN FRONT OF IT.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK PASSENGERS THAT WERE RIDING ON A TUBE BEING TOWED BY VESSEL 2.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 250 FEET SE OF BOAT SHOP AND APPROX 200 FT NORTH OF ROCK LEDGE BUOYS AND APPROX 300 YDS EAST OF TUCKER TOWER.


BARDID: OK-2014-0021
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling in a westerly direction when the operator made an abrupt left turn ejecting him from the vessel. The operators foot got caught in the foot well of the PWC which broke his ankle. The operator refused treatment at the scene and was driven to the ER by POV. Area of the accident was approx. 0.3 miles SW of the intersection of Little Gravel Road and Little Ax Marina Rd and approx. 0.81 miles W of the intersection of 156th and Little Ax Dr. and approx. 0.86 miles E of the intersection of Alameda Dr. and Indian Point Dr.


BARDID: OK-2014-0022
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PORUM
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was drifting facing North. Vessel #2 was traveling South. Vessel #1 failed to display proper navigational lights causing vessel #2 operator not to see and strike vessel #1. Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 near the starboard side of its bow with the starboard side of vessel #2's bow  The area of impact was approximately 267 yards North and West of the Dam Site South (North Boat Ramp) and 748 yards North of Dam Site South (South Boat Ramp.) At time of impact vessel #1 was 185 yards North of the shoreline at Dam Site South. Vessel #1 was trailered upon arrival time and vessel #2 was tied off on shoreline.


BARDID: OK-2014-0023
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
This report is based on witness statements. Area of the accident was approx 1000 feet south of the north shoreline and approx 1500 feet south east of the catfish bay campground boat ramp. 

Witness stated they were leaving the boat ramp at about 40mph. When she got out to the mouth of catfish bay the lake got rough so she turned around to check on the vessel 1 and noticed he had fallen off his pwc. Apparently the operator of vessel 1 had struck a large wave which caused him to be thrown into the air and fall back striking vessel 1 and then be ejected into the water. The witness turned back to help v-1 and noticed the operator was under the water. He witness jumped off her pwc and pulled the victim's head above the water. His pfd for some reason had slipped off and was only on one arm allowing his head to go under water. At this time another boat pulled up to render aid. They loaded the victim onto a boat and started cpr on vessel 1 operator who was now unconscious and turning blue around his face and lips. Victim was taken to catfish bay marina and transported to mcso in durant. 

Investigator made contact with the victim and witness at mcso at approx 1600 hours in exam room #1. At 1540 a trooper asked the victim if he would submit to a blood test for the presence of alcohol . He refused the test. The witness stated when asked about him drinking that he had between 20 and 30 beers. The victim was issued 1 citation for (oui) operating a vessel while intoxicated.


BARDID: OK-2014-0024
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MARIETTA
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was attempting to move the vessel from the gas dock to the marina ramp. As vessel 1 maneuvered away from the dock, the operator was not able to maneuver very well due to inexperience and some gusty wind. The vessel was drifting toward another dock when the operator decided to catch the dock with her hand. Operator reached and grabbed hold of the ski storage rack. As the operator grabbed the rack, the vessel hit an upright corner post of the dock, breaking the rack and amputating the right index finger just above the knuckle. 

Area of the accident was approx 30 ft east of the gas dock and approx 60 ft south of the east shore.


BARDID: OK-2014-0025
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS WESTBOUND ATTEMPTING TO PULL VICTIM 1 ON A WAKEBOARD.  WHEN VESSEL 1 ACCELERATED, THE WAKEBOARD ROTATED IN THE WATER AND STRUCK VICTIM 1 IN THE LEG.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .14 MILE SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORELINE AND APPROX .13 MILE NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORELINE AND APPROX .49 MILE SE OF THE DRY CREEK BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2014-0026
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MARIETTA
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB IN VESSEL FROM THE STERN OF THE VESSEL.  HE BEGAN TO CLIMB ON THE SWIM PLATFORM WHEN OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL PUT THE VESSEL IN REVERSE.  THE MOVEMENT OF THE VESSEL CAUSED VICTIM 1 TO SLIP BENEATH THE VESSEL AND HIS FOOT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE SPINNING PROPELLER.  INJURY WAS A LACERATION TO THE LEFT FOOT JUST BENEATH THE TOES.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 45 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 15 FEET EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE NEAR THE BUZZARDS ROOST CAMP GROUND AREA.


BARDID: OK-2014-0027
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 AND V-2 WERE CRUISING IN THE MAIN PORTION OF THE LAKE. V-1 WAS TRAVELLING TOO FAST AND GOT TOO CLOSE TO V-2 STRIKING V-2 ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH ITS BOW AND CAUSING INJURIES TO VICTIM 1 AND VICTIM 2. INFORMATION IN THIS INVESTIGATION IS BASED ON OCCUPANT STATEMENTS. AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 2810 FT NE OF EAGLE POINT AND APPROX 6726 FT NE OF SPILLWAY AND APPROX 9798 FT EAST OF THE BROKEN BOW LAKE LODGE.


BARDID: OK-2014-0028
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAWTONKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MEDICINE PARK
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated his vessel began taking on water for an unknown reason. Initially his bilge pump could not keep up with the water flowing into the vessel. As the vessel filled with water, the battery became submerged and caused an electrical system failure. The vessel became partially submerged and the operator and passengers abandoned the vessel. An unknown boater picked up the operator and his passengers from the water and towed the partially submerged vessel to robinson landing boat ramp. The vessel was upside down when it reached the ramp causing the contents of the vessel to be lost while towing - most notably approx $500 in fishing equipment. The lawton pd and fd assisted in flipping the vessel upright and helped the operator load the vessel onto his trailer. It was later determined that a fitting on the transom had possibly failed causing water to leak into the boat. Area of the accident was southeast of the robinson landing jetty.o


BARDID: OK-2014-0030
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was west bound on eufaula lake heading into eufaula cove. Victim 1 was sitting on the bow of vessel 1 with her legs hanging off the boat. Victim 1 fell off vessel 1 and vessel 1 continued on. The operator put the vessel in neutral, the prop still struck victim 1. The operator jumped into the water and got the victim, then brought her back to the vessel. The p.o.i. was approximately 194 yards southeast of the end of the rock jetty at eufaula cove and approximately 690 yards east of the eufaula cove marina boat ramp and approximately 293 yards east of the east end of the metal wake break at eufaula cove. The victim was transported to the eufaula cove boat ramp in vessel 1, where she was treated by southeast e.m.s. and transported to the local eufaula hospital and from there life flighted to saint francis hospital in tulsa.


BARDID: OK-2014-0031
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: RUBBER BOOT GASKET
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING APPX 1/4 MILE EAST OF LITTLE RIVER MARINA WHEN OPERATOR NOTICED A SMALL HOLE IN THE RUBBER BOOT ON JET DRIVE. VESSEL BEGAN TAKING ON WATER AND EVENTUALLY SUNK. OPERATOR AND BOTH PASSENGERS WERE RESCUED BY PASSING BOATS.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1/4 MILE EAST OF LITTLE RIVER MARINA AND APPROX 1/4 MILE WEST OF LITTLE AXE BOAT RAMP AND SW OF THE POST OAK BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2014-0032
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: CREEK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO DECKHANDS AT MARINA, VESSEL ONE HAD JUST FUELED UP AT MARINA. DECKHAND PUSHED VESSEL ONE AWAY FROM DOCK. OPERATOR PUSHED START BUTTON AND VESSEL EXPLODED EJECTING BOTH OCCUPANTS INTO THE AIR APPROX. 10 FT ABOVE VESSEL ONE. BOTH OCCUPANTS LANDED IN WATER AND WERE QUICKLY RESCUED BY DOCK HANDS AT MARINA. VESSEL EXPLODED APPROX. 20FT AWAY FROM DOCKS, APPROX. 750FT EAST OF THE PRAIRIE VIEW BOAT RAMP AND APPROX. 270FT FROM THE SHORELINE JUST NORTH OF THE ACCIDENT. UPON THE INVESTIGATOR'S ARRIVAL ON SCENE THERE WAS DETECTED A LEAKING FUEL TANK. PIN HOLE IN FRONT OF TANK. EXPLOSION WAS OBVIOUS TO HAVE STARTED NEAR THIS POINT DUE TO THE CHARRED PLASTIC AROUND LEAK. THERE WAS WHITE POWDER RESIDUE FROM THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WHERE THE FUMES COMBUSTED WHEN THE FUMES FROM LEAK IGNITED. THE FLAMES FROM EXPLOSION WERE IMMEDIATELY PUT OUT BY THIS. UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED LEAK OR WHETHER OR NOT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE, MODEL.


BARDID: OK-2014-0033
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: PAWNEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON LAKE KEYSTONE NEAR HOUSEBOAT ISLAND. VESSEL #1 OPERATOR WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND JUMPING ANOTHER VESSELS WAKE. VESSEL #1 OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH EJECTED. VESSEL #1 OPERATOR AND PASSENGER INJURIES WERE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY BOTH STRIKING VESSEL #1 WHEN THEY WERE EJECTED. A.O.I WAS .1 MILE NORTH OF HOUSEBOAT ISLAND AND 1.2 MILES EAST OF AKDAR PARK. 
(ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE)  Operator was arrested for BUI.


BARDID: OK-2014-0034
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was on Thunderbird Lake south of the Twin Bridges area traveling in a northerly direction towing victim #1. When vessel #1 made a starboard turn to the east causing victim #1 to slingshot out so that victim #1 could not negotiate the wake created by vessel #1 which lead victim #1 to fall down and dislocate his shoulder. AOI was 0.25 miles south west of the intersection of Mohawk Rd. & Alameda Dr. (RP#1), 1.0 miles north north east of the intersection of 84th Ave NE & Alameda Dr. (RP#2), and 1.0 miles north of the intersection of E Boyd St. & 96th Ave St (RP#3). Victim #1 was transported to Norman Regional ER by EMSTAT where I made contact with the parties involved.


BARDID: OK-2014-0035
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CARTWRIGHT
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Both pwc's were loaded on their trailer by the time the investigator arrived at the accident scene. Operator of vessel 2 had already been transported by air evac helicopter to parkland hospital in dallas. Operator of vessel 1 stated that they were playing a game where they would run at each other and turn away at the last minute splashing the wake from their pwc onto each other. Operator of vessel 1 apparently misjudged speed and distance and failed to turn in time causing starboard side of vessel 1 to impact starboard side of vessel 2. Both operators were ejected. Operator of vessel 1 received a minor head injury from impact with the steering controls of her pwc and refused treatment. Operator of vessel 2 was struck by vessel 1 causing arm, leg and internal injuries. Operator of vessel 1 as well as other witnesses watching them from the nearby shore stated that the accident occurred approximately 300ft south of the boat ramp and approximately 300ft west of the shore near the west burns run boat ramp. No diagram.


BARDID: OK-2014-0036
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAWTONKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MEDICINE PARK
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator vessel 1 stated that he was towing victim 1 on a knee board. Victim 1 fell off and was ready to be picked up. Operator stated he turned the vessel around and unsuccessfully attempted to bring the victim aboard over the side of the vessel while the vessel was in gear but at idle. Operator stated that the vessel went past the victim and as the operator attempted to put the vessel in neutral, the operator claimed the shifter went past neutral without "clicking" into neutral position and instead went into reverse causing the vessel to back into the victim. The prop of the vessel struck the victim's right foot. The accident occurred near the center of the lake.


BARDID: OK-2014-0037
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COPAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DEWEY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Investigation based on statements of operator and victim: vessel 1 was towing victim 1 on an inner tube. Victim 1 fell off the front of the tube, tumbled and partially went under the water. When the victim came to rest in the water, he had a large laceration to his neck. The victim stated he does not believe he struck anything under the water but believed the tube or tow rope may have cut him. Vessel 1 retrieved the victim and transported him to the hospital. Investigation was not made at the scene since all parties and the vessel involved were no longer at the scene. Area of the accident was between washington cove and the copan point boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2014-0038
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left the area of firefly drive and was headed to the boat ramp at grasshopper drive. It was dark and the operator of vessel one was first using the outline of the trees on the shoreline to navigate but decided to use the gps on vessel 1. Operator was looking down at the gps and was attempting to zoom it in when he turned too sharp to the starboard causing the boat to run into shallow water on a point. The vessel capsized and ejected all 4 occupants. Passenger 1 complained of an injury to her wrist that was caused by her striking something in the boat when it capsized but refused treatment by mccurtain county ems.  Area of the accident was approx 1417 ft ne of the grasshopper drive boat ramp and approx 3665 ft e of the firefly drive boat ramp and approx 4310 feet ne of the hawk drive boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2014-0040
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RED RIVER
NearestCityorTown: THACKERVILLE
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling upstream on the red river approx 3.5 miles west, northwest, of the i-35 bridge. Vessel was approx 25-30 feet north of the bank when it struck a cable that anchoring a sand dredge to a bulldozer located on the south river bank. The cable was strung at the water level and was attached to a dredge near the northeast shore.  The vessel struck the cable before the operator could stop ejecting the operator and striking the passenger.  Point of impact was approx 3.5 miles nw of the i-35 river bridge and approx 30 feet ne of the river bank.


BARDID: OK-2014-0041
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FOSS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FOSS
County: CUSTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was on the platform of vessel 1 and attempted to jump from the platform onto a tube that was to be used to tow the victim.  Victim 1 missed the tube and attempted to swim to it and was struck by the propeller.  Operator stated he thought the drive was in neutral.  Area of the accident was approx 150 yards east of sandy beach and approx 1760 yards north of cedar point.


BARDID: OK-2014-0042
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COOKSON
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was unoccupied and docked in a courtesy slip at sixshooter marina. Vessel 1 operator attempted to dock vessel 1 in the courtesy slip on the north side of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 bow struck vessel 2 in the stern. Vessel 2 was pushed forward and struck the dock.  Operator of vessel 1 stated that he moved the throttle forward but the vessel did not move so he moved the throttle a little further and the vessel accelerated forward, striking vessel 2.  Owner of vessel 1 stated vessel 1 had been recently worked on for throttle issues.  Area of the accident was approx 130 feet ne of the southwest parking lot shoreline and approx 416 ft sw of the ne shoreline and approx 43 feet southeast marina southeast boat docks.


BARDID: OK-2014-0043
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V#1) was on Thunderbird Lake at Fisherman's Point. While the operator of V#1 was backing the boat away from the boat trailer he advanced the accelerator into reverse for a little more thrust when the vessel blew the back hatch off the back of the vessel. The operator went for the fire extinguisher and used it until it was empty. The fire was not out so the operator jumped into the lake for his safety and swam to shore. The area of explosion was 312 ft. from Fisherman's Point Parking Lot, 232 ft. from Fisherman's Point Boat Ramp, and 381 ft. from SE Corner of Fishing Pier. The operator advised me during the investigation that he ran the ventilation system for approximately 3 min. before he started the vessel.


BARDID: OK-2014-0044
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE - ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MCCORD
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had just launched from the trailer. Operator of vessel 1 said that he had run the blower for approx. 2 minutes and turned the blower off to start the vessel. Operator said that the boat ran rough at a fast idle after starting. Operator turned the vessel off and restarted the vessel. The vessel then blew up and burst into flames. All of the occupants jumped from the vessel and swam to shore. The point of the explosion was approx. 50 feet south the east boat ramp and approx. 10 feet east of the east boat ramp. Point of rest for the burned out vessel was approx. 110 yards north-east of the east boat ramp against the north shore line.


BARDID: OK-2014-0045
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROBINSON FARM POND
NearestCityorTown: RUSH SPRINGS
County: GRADY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling w/b on a private farm pond when it struck a fence that was stretched across the farm pond. The operator was ejected unknown distance from vessel #1. The operator suffered head injuries and lacerations to his face. The operator was legally blind and was not wearing a pfd. The owner of the pwc / property advised when they returned to the farm pond they noticed the pwc and operator were missing. They located the pwc on the other side of the fence and thought the operator had an accident. The owner contacted grady county 911 and with the help of grady county fiire dept, located the victim approx 50 ft west of the fence in about 4 ft of water. The p.o.i. was approx 394 ft south of cy st 1580w and cy st 2890 and approx 1355 ft west of cy st 1580e and cy st 2890 and approx 604 ft nw of the nw corner of the owners residence.


BARDID: OK-2014-0047
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PORUM
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and vessel #2 were both traveling east on Lake Eufaula towards the Porum Cut. Vessel #2 came to a stop and vessel #1 struck vessel #2 from the rear. The area of impact was approximately 200 yards south of the north shoreline and 3.5 mile west of the Eufaula Dam. The area of rest for both vessels was undetermined due to vessel #1 sinking and vessel# 2 taking on water but was towed to shore.  Operator 1 was at fault for alcohol use, with a .15 BAC.


BARDID: OK-2014-0048
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RED RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ACHILLE
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he had purchased this vessel four days prior to this accident. He states that he was east bound following another air boat. The air boat he was following turned north up another channel of the river. When he attempted to turn his air boat to the north it began to slide sideways striking the stump, causing his air boat to roll up on its starboard side, ejecting his passenger and himself approximately 20ft into the water. He is unsure what he hit breaking his elbow and his passengers back. He states the other air boat he was following turned around and rendered aid to him and his passenger until ems arrived and was able to transport them to the ambulance and later to the hosp. Area of the accident was approx 1.5 miles east of carpenter's bluff bridge and approx 40 feet south of the east shore and approx 20 feet north of the west shore.


BARDID: OK-2014-0049
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAURIKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAURIKA
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passengers were working on the motor of vessel 1.  The motor would not shift into forward or reverse gear.  Due to windy conditions, the vessel began to take on water over the stern causing the vessel to capsize and eject the operator and passengers.  Operator and passengers climbed onto the bottom of the overturned vessel and stayed with the vessel until it drifted to the shore of the dam.  Area of the accident was approx 5,657 feet east of the kiowa 2 boat ramp and approx 1,492 feet north of the lake dam draw down tower and approx 6,860 feet west of the beaver boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2014-0050
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: CREEK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger went fishing early am. Wind picked up as forecast and they decided to come in. They approached old keystone ramp no wake zone approx. 0930. For unknown reason motor quit. While trying to start motor, boat swamped. Both occupants put on pfds and were ejected when boat capsized. Both stayed with boat and drifted n/ne to indian point approx. 0.69 mi. And were able to get out of water. At approx. 1250hrs a passing fisherman saw them, tended to them and called for rescue. Both subjects were rescued at approx. 1400hrs. By oklahoma highway patrol marine enforcement trooper and transported to emsa at old keystone ramp. Aoi of swamping was approx. 0.11mi n of old keystone ramp and 0.09 mi west of east shoreline of coyote trail point and 0.69mi s/sw of indian point.


BARDID: OK-2014-0051
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DURANT
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling north/northeast along the north shore of texoma lake.  Operator turned right prior to striking a stump with the forward port side of the vessel causing the vessel to overturn to the left.  Operator was ejected and pinned beneath the overturned vessel's propeller cage for a brief amount of time.  The operator was able to clear himself from the vessel and used his cell phone to summon assistance.


BARDID: OK-2014-2000
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a man lost part of his lower right leg after being struck by a propeller.  Without the operator’s attention, the victim jumped behind the boat and was struck.


BARDID: OK-2014-2001
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River
County: Sequoyah
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, five people suffered injuries after their boat first struck a nav buoy and then ran aground.  Excessive speed is thought to be  a factor.


BARDID: OK-2015-0001
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COPAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COPAN
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 HAD DEPARTED OSAGE PLAINS BOAT RAMP TO DUCK HUNT. VESSEL #1 OPERATOR WAS DRIVING TOO FAST FOR THE DARK CONDITION, NO MOON. VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH AND STRUCK A SUBMERGED LOG. A.O.I. WAS .4 MILE EAST OF OSAGE PLAINS BOAT RAMP AND 1.2 MILES NORTH OF WASHINGTON COVE. THE OPERATOR AND BOTH PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED. THEIR PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES COULD NOT BE LOCATED IN THE DARK SO THEY HUNG ONTO THE VESSEL UNTIL THEY COULD MAKE IT TO SHALLOW ENOUGH WATER TO WADE OUT OF THE WATER. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FOR HYPOTHERMIA.
(ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE)


BARDID: OK-2015-0002
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE LEAVING THE 16TH STREET BOAT RAMP AND HEADED NORTH OUT OF WOLF CREEK DURING A FISHING TOURNAMENT.  VESSEL 1 WAS MAKING A BIG GENTLE SWEEPING TURN TOWARDS ELK RIVER AND VESSEL 2 WAS HEADED TO HICKORY ISLAND.  VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH AND VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45-50 MPH.  VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 COLLIDED AROUND THE MOUTH OF WOLF CREEK WITH VESSEL 2 STRIKING VESSEL 1 ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE BOW AND STERN ON THE STARBOARD SIDE.  BOTH OPERATORS STATED THEY NEVER SAW THE OTHER UNTIL IMPACT.  THERE WERE NO INJURIES.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 500 YARDS SE OF GROVE POINT AND APPROX 1 MILE SOUTH OF HICKORY ISLAND AND APPROX 175 YARDS NW OF NORTH BEACH.


BARDID: OK-2015-0003
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DISNEY
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: UNSEEN WATER HAZARD
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING EAST APPROX 1000 FEET NORTH OF THE CHEROKEE STATE PARK BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1980 FEET NE OF THE FIRST DOCK NORTH OF THE WEST SPILLWAY AND APPROX 2180 FEET NE OF THE FIRST DOCK EAST OF THE CHEROKEE STATE PARK BOAT RAMP.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT DISABLING VESSEL 1'S ENGINES. VESSEL 1 BEGAN TAKING ON WATER THROUGH A SMALL HOLE BELOW THE WATERLINE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE NEAR THE BOW AND SANK APPROX 1/4 OF THE WAY INTO THE WATER BEFORE IT COULD BE TOWED BACK TO ARROWHEAD MARINA.


BARDID: OK-2015-0004
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MEAD
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he had just got vessel out of the shop at tadpole marine shop and that the vessel had been winterized by them and that they had replaced the center manifold gasket. Operator stated he was taking the vessel out to see how it ran. He stated that he had just put 12 gallons of fuel in the vessel. He unloaded the vessel at johnson creek boat ramp. He further states that he had his ventilation blower fan on and did not smell any gas vapors. Apparently there was some unknown failure in the fuel system that caused fuel to leak into the bilge area where it was subsequently ignited. The operator stated that he was going make a short circle when the vessel exploded blowing the engine compartment cover into the air and the vessel caught on fire. He states that he jumped into the water placed his son on the engine compartment cover that was floating in the water and began swimming to shore. When another boater came along side and picked him and his son up and took them to the boat ramp at johnson creek. The fire caused damage to the engine compartment area , the interior portion of the stern area of the vessel and to the engine cowling.  There were no injuries.  Area of the accident was approx 1 mile west of johnson creek boat ramp and approx 1/2 mile north of the south bank of johnson creek and approx 3/4 mile west of the east bank of johnson creek.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0005
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Accident occurred approx 566 yds se of sailboat boat ramp and approx 1378 nw of south dam boat ramp and approx 1203 yds sw of little axe boat ramp.  Vessel 1 was traveling northwest from the south dam area back to the sailboat boat ramp.  Vessel 1 encountered high winds and waves in the open water area of the lake.  The operator stated that the waves were coming over the bow of the vessel and that the bilge pump was not pumping a steady stream of water at the time of the accident but that it was working. Operator attributed intermittent pump to the wave action of the water.  Vessel 1 eventually capsized after a large wave caused the vessel to roll and sank below the surface of the water.  Both occupants were able to float on the plastic gas tanks that were in the vessel the operator was able to make his way to shore and flag down another boat to go pick up the passenger.  Both subjects were taken to the hospital and treated and released for hypothermia.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0006
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COOKSON
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SE FROM NEEDLES POINT AREA TOWARD SNAKE CREEK WHEN IT WAS STRUCK ON THE PORT SIDE BY VESSEL #2, WHICH WAS TRAVELING SW FROM THE CHICKEN CREEK AREA. AFTER IMPACT, THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL #2 WERE BOTH EJECTED OVER THE STARBOARD SIDE.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 WAS ABLE TO PULL BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL #2 OUT OF THE WATER AND TAKE THEM TO BLACKGUM LANDING.  BOTH OPERATORS STATED IT WAS RAINING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT AND NEITHER OPERATOR OBSERVED THE OTHER VESSEL BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.  THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROX 1/2 MILE WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX 1/2 MILE EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE AND APPROX .8 MILE N OF SNAKE CREEK ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2015-0007
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAURIKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAURIKA
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/19/2015 at approximately 1830 hours vessel #1 was heading from Beaver Creek boat ramp to Kiowa II boat ramp. Operator advised boat began to take on water due to the wind and high waves. Both operator and passenger jumped from boat and swam to shore. Vessel #1 drifted to shore. Both occupants were wearing PFD's. Area of the accident was approximately 5345 feet West of the East edge of Kiowa II Boat Ramp and approximately 2679 feet South of West edge of dam and approx. 3026 feet SE of the lake dam control tower. P.O.R for vessel #1 is approximately 2873 feet East of Dam Tower.  The vessel operator ignored the existing high wind and rough water conditions which were present when he launched his vessel thereby making his actions reckless operation.


BARDID: OK-2015-0008
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CHECOTAH
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
There were no witnesses to the accident but based on statements by family members the following information was determined.  Victims 1 and 2 entered the water at approx. 0000 hours on 04-19-15 in a canoe to go fishing at holiday cove approx. 200 yards north of the boat ramp. Sometime after entry, a storm moved through the area. At daylight, family members realized that neither of the victims had returned to their camp and began looking for the canoe and the missing victims from land. The family notified eufaula park ranger just before 1800 hours who in turn notified the oklahoma highway patrol marine enforcement section. 

Ohp aircraft flew the area on the evening of 04-19-15 but found nothing. On the morning of 04-20-15, search/recovery operation began on the water in the holiday cove area. The canoe was located capsized and washed ashore by family members in the early morning hours of 04-20-15.  It is unknown as to how and why the victims ended up in the water.  No pfd's were in use or found at the scene.  At approx. 1235 hours on 04-21-15, victim 1 was located using side scan sonar and recovered in 14 ft. Of water by a drag bar.  Search/recovery operations continued for victim2 throughout the week.  On 04-24-15, at approx. 1730 hours, victim 2 was located floating north of the holiday cove boat ramp toward interstate 40 in approx. 32 ft. Of water.  The search/recovery efforts began on sunday evening and lasted through friday evening.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0009
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUGO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HUGO
County: CHOCTAW
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel#1 had an engine problem and the operator was about to load it onto the trailer. It had stopped running and was drifting when the operator attempted to start it again. He noticed a strong odor of gasoline and suspected a problem since it had recently been worked on. There was an explosion from inside the engine area that sent the operator skyward approximately 10 ft. He swam to the ramp as the pwc (v1) caught fire. It burned thoroughly inside and sank with just the bow above water. This made finding causation difficult but a fuel leak is an educated guess on the investigator's behalf. Operator was taken to choctaw memorial hospital in hugo and treated for a concussion and lacerated lip. Area of the accident was approx 100 feet south of the salt creek boat ramp and approx 130 feet east of the salt creek boat dock and approx 1 mile south of salt creek road.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0010
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was anchored at the shore line facing West. Vessel #1 was Westbound and ran into the outboard motor of unit #2. According to witness statements unit #1 was operating in an uncontrolled manner and hit unit #2. Unit #2 sustained a cracked engine cowling . The crack was on the back of the cowling and was approximately 4" long. Unit #1 sustained a 2" scratch in the fiberglass on the bow of the vessel. Operator of Vessel 1 was arrested for Operating a Vessel Under the Influence of Alcohol and had a breath test result of 0.22.
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BARDID: OK-2015-0011
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT COBB LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FT COBB
County: CADDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-2-15 a report of a vessel adrift with no one on board was taken. The vessel was seen adrift on the southwest shoreline of caddo hill. The vessel was reported running but in neutral with no one on board. The last known operator of the vessel was reported as missing.  Apparently for some unknown reason, the operator entered the water by either falling overboard or intentionally and drowned.  At 1830 a search and recovery operation was started. Subject was not found on shore or in the water. The search and recovery operation was suspended due to darkness. On 5-3-15 at approx. 2042 hrs, the subject was located utilizing side scan sonar.  subject was recovered using drag tool method. When removed from the water, the victim's body had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage as well as evidence in the vessel that alcohol had likely been consumed prior to the accident. At approx. 2245 hrs the subject was released to the oklahoma medical examiners office. We are awaiting post mortem analysis to determine if there was any level of intoxication. Area of recovery was approx. .25 miles west of flagpole point in 38 ft. Of water.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0012
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST CACHE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: WALTERS
County: COTTON
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-15-2015 at approx 1400 hrs, 6 juveniles attempted to float down west cache creek on two kayaks and one canoe. Vessel #1 was s/b on west cache creek when it overturned, causing both passengers to fall overboard. Both passengers floated and swam along side overturned kayak for approx 1 mile. The passengers, along with friends, attempted to put kayak on top of the canoe to drain water from kayak. While placing kayak on top of canoe, the canoe began to take on water. Witnesses stated victim tried to hold canoe up to prevent it from sinking. Witnesses stated victim didn't seem in distress. Witnesses all floated around bend in creek due to swift current. Witnesses all were able to get out of water, but could not locate victim.  Victim #1 was wearing a pfd.  It is unknown what caused the victim to submerge and drown but he may have gotten entangled in lines on the sinking vessels or entrapped by debris in the creek.  Recovery of victim #1 was made at approx 0850 hrs on 05-16-15 , approx 5 miles south of where victim was last seen. Recovery was made by lawton fire dept swift water rescue team.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0013
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: QUAPAW
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON HIS OUTBOARD MOTOR HAD QUIT RUNNING. OPERATOR STATED THAT THE BOAT DRIFTED IN THE CURRENT AND BECAME LODGED AGAINST A LARGE LOG THAT WAS IN THE WATER.  THE OPERATOR STATED THAT HE AND THE PASSENGERS ATTEMPTED TO PUSH THE VESSEL AWAY FROM THE LOG BUT DUE TO THE CURRENT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO SO. OPERATOR STATED THE CURRENT BEGAN TO PULL THE STERN OF THE VESSEL UNDER THE WATER SO HE AND THE PASSENGERS PUT ON THEIR LIFE JACKETS.  THE BOAT CAPSIZED EJECTING ALL OCCUPANTS INTO THE WATER.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE AND THE PASSENGERS HUNG ONTO THE LOG TO PREVENT BEING WASHED DOWNSTREAM UNTIL RESCUE WAS MADE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0014
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: VESSEL equipment destruction
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT HE AND PASSENGER 1 WERE FISHING WHEN LIGHTNING STRUCK A NEARBY TREE AT THE EDGE OF THE WATER.  OPERATOR STATED THAT HE NOR HIS PASSENGER WERE INJURED BY THE LIGHTNING STRIKE BUT THAT HIS TROLLING MOTOR AND OTHER ELECTRONICS SUCH AS FISH FINDER WERE SHORTED OUT AND DAMAGED.  LOCATION OF THE EVENT WAS ON ELK RIVER APPROX 1 MILE NORTH FROM THE UNFINISHED BRIDGE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0015
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LANGLEY
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE WAS MOORED TO A TREE WITH HIS BOW FACING UP STREAM WHEN ANOTHER VESSEL WHICH HE COULD NOT DESCRIBE CAME BY HIS LOCATION AND CREATED A WAKE WHICH SWAMPED HIS VESSEL.  OPERATOR STATED HE WAS STANDING WHEN THE WAKE HIT HIS VESSEL CAUSING HIM TO BE EJECTED OVERBOARD.  THE OPERATOR STATED THAT HIS VESSEL BEGAN TO SINK AND THAT HE SWAM TO SHORE.  GRDA POLICE WERE ABLE TO RECOVER VESSEL 1 AND RELEASED IT TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 200 FEET SOUTH OF THE WEST BANK AND APPROX 1/8TH OF A MILE DOWNSTREAM FROM THE PENSACOLA DAM POWER HOUSE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0016
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: PASSENGER/SKIER BEHAVIOR
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL-1 WAS W/B IN MARINA COVE PULLING VICTIM-1 AND PASSENGER-1. VICTIM-1 WAS ON SKIS AND PASSENGER-1 WAS ON A WAKE BOARD. VICTIM-1 FELL AND WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WITH ONE OF HIS SKIS CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS HEAD. VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED BY PRIVATE VEHICLE TO MCCURTAIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 1258 FEET EAST OF THE MARINA BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1824 FEET WEST OF THE SPILLWAY AND APPROX 1807 FEET WEST OF MARINA COVE POINT.


BARDID: OK-2015-0017
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WASHITA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CARNEGIE
County: CADDO
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS APPROXIMATELY 540 FEET NORTH OF THE END OF ASH STREET DRIFTING WEST TO CHECK LIMB LINES IN THE WASHITA RIVER.  VESSEL 1 WAS SWEPT AWAY BY RAPIDLY MOVING WATER, CAUSING VESSEL 1 TO STRIKE TREE WITH THE STARBOARD BOW.  OPERATOR AND THE 2 PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED AND THE VESSEL CAPSIZED.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 540 FEET NORTH OF THE END OF ASH STREET AND APPROX 65 FEET EAST OF THE WEST RIVER BANK.  VESSEL 1 SANK AND WAS LOST AND NOT RECOVERED.


BARDID: OK-2015-0018
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OVERBROOK
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim # 1 was swimming approx. 20-30 yards from shore in the area of the steel tower on Lake Murray and was struck by a vessel that did not stop. A passing vessel picked victim up and transported him to Marietta Landing. Victim could not provide information of vessel that struck him or area that it occurred in.
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BARDID: OK-2015-0019
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK
NearestCityorTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE SAID TO HAVE BEEN WAKE BOARDING WEST AND SOUTH OF TALLCHIEF COVE ON SKIATOOK LAKE. AS DARKNESS FELL THEY WERE HEADED TO TALLCHIEF COVE BOAT RAMP. OPERATOR SAID IT WAS DARK. OPERATOR STATED A STORM WAS MOVING IN AND IT WAS DARKER THAN NORMAL WITH CLOUD COVER AND IT HAD STARTED SPRINKLING WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO NAVIGATE TALLCHIEF POINT AND MISJUDGED HIS LOCATION ON THE LAKE AND RAN ASHORE. VESSEL SPEED OF IMPACT WAS MINIMAL AS VESSEL WAS ON SHORE ONLY BY ITS OWN BOAT LENGTH AND OPERATOR STATED HE HAD VESSEL IN FULL REVERSE AT TIME OF IMPACT. POINT OF IMPACT WAS APPROX. 0.3 MILE SOUTH OF RP1 (ZINK'S ROCKY POINT), 0.5 MILES N/NW OF RP2 (TALLCHIEF BOAT RAMP) AND 0.9 MILES WEST OF RP3 (CROSSTIMBERS MARINA). POINT OF IMPACT IS POINT OF REST.  MINIMAL DAMAGE TO BOW AND HULL AT RAKE OF BOW WITH SCRATCHES IN PAINT AND CLEAR COAT WITH MINOR CRACKS AND SOME MINOR FIBERGLASS DAMAGE.
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BARDID: OK-2015-0020
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK
NearestCityorTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND TWO PASSENGER SAID TO HAVE BEEN FISHING ON SKIATOOK LAKE AND WERE CRUISING ACROSS LAKE TO ANOTHER LOCATION. OPERATOR STATED AFTER TRAVELING SOUTH UNDER THE STATE HIGHWAY 20 BRIDGE HE HEADED SOUTHEAST, WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND SAID TO HAVE STRUCK SOMETHING SUBMERGED IN THE LAKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER UNIT ON HIS OUTBOARD MOTOR. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER ONE STATED THEY USED TROLLING MOTOR TO GET BACK TO BOAT RAMP. INVESTIGTING TROOPER MET WITH OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS WITH VESSEL IN CLEVELAND, ABOUT 30 MILES FROM SKIATOOK LAKE TO TAKE REPORT A LITTLE AFTER 10PM.. ACCORDING TO OPERATOR, APPROX. LOCATION WAS 0.56 MI SW OF STATE HIGHWAY 20 BRIDGE, 0.89 MI E OF OSAGE BOAT RAMP AND ABOUT 480FT NE OF ARMADILLO ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2015-0021
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT SUPPLY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WOODWARD
County: WOODWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSELS 1 AND 2 WERE TRAVELING IN SOUTHWARD DIRECTION.  VESSEL #1 WAS AHEAD OF VESSEL #2. OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 STATED THAT HE HAD LOST SIGHT OF VESSEL #2, SLOWED AND TURNED EAST AND WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL #2.  DRIVER OF VESSEL #1 WAS EJECTED AS VESSEL #2 WENT AIRBORNE AND OVER VESSEL #1.  AREA OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 YDS EAST OF THE SOUTH BOAT DOCK AND APPROX .5 MILES SOUTH OF THE FT SUPPLY DAM.


BARDID: OK-2015-0022
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENLEAF LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BRAGGS
County: MUSKOGEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and occupants were fishing on greenleaf lake when a strong thunderstorm erupted with a heavy downpoor of rain. Operator was attempting to cruise vessel across waterway in an attempt to return back to the ramp (marina area) seeking shelter out of the rain. Victim #1 (passenger) was seated on floorboard of vessel facing the bow of vessel assisting operator as an observer and guide thru the heavy rain. Victim #1 stated visibility was approximately 10 to 15 feet. Victim #1 also stated that he only had time to warn operator to stop for fishing dock only a few seconds before impact. Vessel #1 struck dock breaking thru three galvanized guard rails traveling upon dock for approximately 20ft coming to rest on the deck of dock. Victim #1 was ejected off of vessel upon impact with dock landing in the water at the rear (aft) of the vessel. Upon final rest vessel was completely out of water resting on dock area. Operator of vessel stated he was operating vessel at a speed of approximately 30-32 mph just before impact. Operator also stated he did not see the dock until it was too late to avoid striking it. 
 
Passenger #2 was seated in the lap of victim #2. Passenger #1 was seated in the lap of victim #3 at time of impact. First point of impact for vessel with the dock was in the forward bow area with the keel on the bottom forward and with the top forward bow area with deck and rails. Damage results are forward bow broken lowrance depth and fish locator, broken forward deck fishing seat and pedestal. 7'11''l x 3''w gash 1/4'' to 1/2'' deep on upper gunwale near top beam on starboard side. Gash starts approx. 3'6'' toward aft of vessel from tip of bow. 6'8'' rubber side molding break on starboard side. Deep 5'' hole thru outside starboard (operator) console and smaller 1'' hole thru outside starboard console. Stress cracks and spidering/splintering on upper gunwale near top beam on port side forward with gash approx. 3'9''l x 3''w approx. 3'2'' from bow tip toward aft. 1'5''l x 1/4'' deep scrape on outside of port console. Both starboard and port console windshields damaged and broken off. Upper gunwale near upper beam on port side approx. 3' x 1/2'' deep scrape approx. 3'5'' forward of rear of transom. Damage to control mount on (port) operator area of vessel. Underneath damage is as follows, keel protector broken in the middle just under the bow of vessel with damage into fiberglass area 1/4" to 3/4" deep that extends approximately 12". Another 2'7" deep scrape that extends down bottom center of vessel just forward of concole area. Several 5" long deep scrapes on bottom center toward aft. One 9" scrape along bottom portside and a  2 1/4" scrape on the aft center.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0023
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MCGEEK CREEK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LANE
County: ATOKA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL#1 WAS CRUISING S/B ON MCGEE CREEK LAKE AND BEGAN TAKING ON WATER DUE TO A LEAKING HULL FITTING. A WAVE CAUSED THE VESSEL TO SWAMP AND PARTIALLY SINK. BOTH OCCUPANTS ENTERED THE WATER AND TRIED TO RESCUE THE VESSEL BUT COULD NOT. OHP AND OKLAHOMA STATE PARKS AND TOURISM RESPONDED TO THE SCENE. VESSEL#1 WAS TOWED TO POTAPO BOAT RAMP AND UPRIGHTED/ LOADED BY V1 OPERATOR.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 FT NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORE MCGEE CREEK LAKE AND APPROX 120 FT EAST OF THE WEST SHORE OF MCGEE CREEK LAKE AND APPROX 200 FT WEST OF THE EAST SHORE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0024
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COOKSON
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL-1 AND VESSEL-2 WERE WESTBOUND IN BURNT CABIN COVE ON LAKE TENKILLER.  V1 AND V2 WERE MAKING 'S' TURNS, LOST SIGHT OF EACH OTHER, AND V1 STRUCK V2.  THE OPERATOR OF V2 FAILED TO GIVE WAY TO V1.  THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF VESSEL 1 NEAR THE RUB RAIL.  THE PORT REAR OF VESSEL 2 HAD DAMAGE ABOVE AND BELOW THE RUB RAIL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 3067 FT NORTH OF THE BURNT CABIN BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1338 FT EAST OF THE WEST BANK OF THE BURNT CABIN COVE AND APPROX 2213 FT SW OF BURNT CABIN POINT.


BARDID: OK-2015-0025
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOLDENVILLE CITY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HOLDENVILLE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 entered the water at the west boat ramp on holdenville city lake. Vessel 1 drove approx. 1/2 mile east and turned the engine off.  Passenger 4 and passenger 5 entered the water at the front of the vessel and began swimming staying near the ladder at the bow of the vessel.  Victim 1 put on a personal flotation device and jumped off the vessel into the water. Victim 2 and passenger 3 remained on the vessel.  The boat began to drift with the wind creating distance between the vessel and victim 1.  Victim 1 began to yell for help.  Victim 2 dove into the water and began to swim toward victim 1.  Victim 1 went under and victim 2 could no longer see victim 1. Victim 2 began to tire and changed course to get to a tree in the water.  Passenger 3 tried to start the engine of the vessel to get to victim 1.  There was a rope tied off to the rear of the pontoon connected to a floating tube and it became entangled in the prop disabling the vessel.  Passenger 4 entered the water and cut the rope but was unable to get the rope out of the prop. Vessel 1 drifted to the north shore with passengers 3, 4, and 5 and had to later be towed back to the boat ramp.  After victim 2 regained his breath, he swam to the south shoreline and began having heart problems.  Victim 2 was transported to holdenville general hospital and later transferred to oklahoma heart hospital in oklahoma city where he was admitted in stable condition.  Two subjects entered the water on a vessel and began looking for victim 1.  They spotted victim 1 floating face down just below the surface.  They pulled victim 1 into their vessel and took him to the south shore.  They began cpr until hughes county ems arrived and transported victim 1 to holdenville general hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  The pfd that victim 1 was wearing at the time was originally u.s. coast guard approved but was missing a large amount of the built in floatation thus not holding victim 1 up properly.  Area of the accident was approx .53 miles e of the boat ramp and approx 266 ft nw of the point 15 shore and approx 301 feet se of teh north shore.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0026
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING WEST ON EUFAULA LAKE.  DRIVER BECAME DISORIENTED.  VESSEL 1 IMPACTED FIXED WAKE BREAK ON EAST SIDE AND CROSSED OVER THE WAKE BREAK COMING TO REST ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE WAKE BREAK.  OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 1 WERE REMOVED FROM THE VESSEL BY BYSTANDERS AND ESCORTED TO SHORE WHERE THEY MET EMS PERSONNEL.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO EUFAULA HOSPITAL AND FLOWN TO ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL IN TULSA BEFORE THIS TROOPER'S ARRIVAL ON SCENE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 494 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 957 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 1237 FEET EAST OF THE EUFUALA COVE BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2015-0027
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE BOTH HEADING SOUTH ON LAKE EUFAULA NEAR THE SHERWOOD FORREST AREA. VESSEL 2 SLOWED DOWN AND VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 IN THE REAR. THE P.O.I. WAS APPROX. .5 MILES NORTHEAST OF THE SHERWOOD FORREST BOAT RAMP AND APPROX. 2.1 MILES NORTHEAST OF THE EUFAULA COVE BOAT RAMP. THE P.O.R. WAS UNKNOW. THE MEASUREMENTS ON THIS ACCIDENT ARE ALL ESTIMATED DO TO BOTH VESSELS BEING MOVED TO EUFAULA COVE MARINA BEFORE MY ARRIVAL.  AREA OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .5 MILES NE OF THE SHERWOOD FORREST BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 2.1 MILES NE OF THE EUFAULA COVE BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 3 MILES  SW OF THE BELLE STARR BOAT RAMP.  OPERATOR VESSEL 1 REFUSED TO TAKE THE STATE'S TEST FOR BUI.


BARDID: OK-2015-0028
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PORUM
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DRIFTING AT THE CLIFFS AREA ON EUFAULA LAKE.  VICTIM EXITED OFF REAR OF VESSEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO SWIM THEN BOARD A TUBE.  OPERATOR PLACED BOAT IN REVERSE THINKING VICTIM WAS ALREADY ON THE TUBE.  PROP STRUCK VICTIM IN THE REAR OF HER RIGHT LEG.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED BY PRIVATE VESSEL TO EVERGREEN MARINA.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 500 FT SE OF THE NORTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 3456 FT NW OF DAM SITE NORTH BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 6 MILES SW OF PORUM.


BARDID: OK-2015-0029
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LUGERT-ALTUS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GRANITE
County: GREER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
BOTH VESSELS WERE SOUTHBOUND IN THE CHANNEL 200 FT EAST OF HORSES HEAD AND 350 FT NORTH OF MAIN BOAT RAMP WHEN VESSEL 1 SHARPLY CHANGED DIRECTIONS CAUSING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED.  VESSEL 2 SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO TRY TO AVOID VESSEL 1 PASSENGER BUT ENDED UP STRIKING HIM.


BARDID: OK-2015-0030
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MCALESTER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MCALESTER
County: PITTSBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentCause3: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising back and forth on lake mcalester.  Operator said he heard a pop and then noticed flames coming from the inboard/outboard containment area.  Fire then spread and covered the rear of the vessel.  Operator stated he had the ventilation blower on but apparently it did not work.  Passenger attempted to use fire extinguisher to put out the fire but the extinguisher was inoperable.  Occupants then evacuated the vessel and began swimming to shore.  Vessel continued to burn and drifted to the northeast corner of the lake. Vessel broke apart and sunk while attempting recovery.  Area of the accident was approx 350 ft south of the north shoreline and approx 565 feet west of the east shoreline and approx 6.5 miles nw of mcalester.


BARDID: OK-2015-0031
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 WAS GOING TO JUMP A WAKE FROM ANOTHER BOAT. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 SAID HE IMPACTED THE WAKE AT 47 M.P.H.  THE OPERATOR DID NOT REMEMBER LEAVING THE VESSEL, BUT SAID HE WAS THROWN INTO THE WATER.   THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE CAUSED TO VESSEL  #1 FROM THE ACCIDENT. AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 940 YDS SE OF INDIAN POINT ROAD AND ZOOM BEACH AND APPROX 990 YDS EAST OF INDIAN POINT ROAD AND MAINTENANCE BARN AND APPROX 795 YDS NE OF INDIAN POINT ROAD AND SAILBOAT BOATHOUSE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0032
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 WAS S/B PULLING A TUBE WITH THREE PASSENGERS ON IT EAST OF THE EAST CARSON CREEK BOAT RAMP.  ALL THREE PASSENGERS ON THE TUBE FELL OFF.  V-1 STRUCK THE WATER AND CAME UP COMPLAINING THAT HER SIDE WAS INJURED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 750 FT E OF THE EAST RAMP CARSON CREEK AND APPROX 3584 FT E OF NORTH RAMP CARSON CREEK AND APPROX 3476 FT E OF THE SOUTH RAMP CARSON CREEK.


BARDID: OK-2015-0033
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling west on Lake Eufaula east of  the "Porum Cut." Operator veered to closely to the shoreline at which time the operator was struck by a tree limb and was ejected from the vessel. The area of impact was approximately 356 feet east of the Porum Cut, 2.7 miles north of Lake Eufaula Dam, and 1.69 mile south of Texanna Road Bridge. The area of rest for vessel #1 was undetermined due to the vessel being moved after collision. Operator was located approximately 10 feet west of the area of impact on the shoreline. Very minimal damage to the vessel occurred.


BARDID: OK-2015-0034
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT COBB LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FT COBB
County: CADDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 DRIVER STATED THAT THEY HAD JUST PUT THE VESSEL IN THE WATER. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HE WENT OUT A WAYS AND SAW IT WAS TAKING ON WATER AND THAT HE TRIED TO GET IT BACK TO SHORE BUT DIDNT MAKE IT. THE VESSEL SUNK WITH THE BOW STICKING UP OUT OF THE WATER.  IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSOM HAD FAILED DUE TO SOME ROT ISSUES.  ALL OCCUPANTS STATED THEY WERE WEARING PFDS AFTER THE VESSEL BEGAN TO SINK. AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 200 FT FROM THE SHORELINE OF AREA 1.


BARDID: OK-2015-0035
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKASHA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CHICKASHA
County: CADDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one passengers stated that they were out for a cruise on the boat and the operator asked if there was water coming from the bilge pump hose and they stated no. Operator started to head back to shore and then the bow of the boat raised up, and the stern went under water and the boat sank backwards into the water, leaving all occupants in the water. The operator was not able to swim well and went beneath the water.  Another vessel saw what happened and came to the rescue, recovering the occupants from the water. Operator was unresponsive and had been under water for approx. 5 minutes. Operator was transported by air evac to grady memorial hospital in chickasha. Operator died at ou medical center in okc, on the following day after the accident. Vessel one was recovered by the ohp dive team on 09-01-2015.  A possible source of the bilge water was around a leaking bilge plug.  Area of the accident was approx 200 yards west of the main boat ramp.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0036
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentCause3: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 22nd day of August 2015 at approximately 2201hrs the operator of vessel #1 was on Thunderbird Lake near the Calypso Cove, Turkey Pass Boat Ramp.  When the operator was traveling in an easterly direction approaching the loading dock to load out and over shot the dock started to smell fuel and the boat caught on fire approximately 60 yards from the boat dock.  The operator went for the fire extinguisher but could not get to it due to the fire which forced the operator and his passengers to jump into the lake.  The operator did not have a PFD on but his two passengers did.  All three were rescued by a Good Samaritan and brought to the boat dock.  Area of Explosion was approximately 60 yard in a southeasterly direction from the boat dock.  The diagram information in the OKLAHOMA MARINE INVESTIGATION REPORT is where the boat was found at the bottom of the lake using a Hummingbird Side Scan Sonar.  Area of Rest (A.O.R.) was 830 yards west of the intersection of Turkey Pass Dr. and Clear Bay Ave (RP1).  A.O.R. was 1043 yards south west of Little River State Road and Calypso Cove Ave. (RP2).  A.O.R. was 407 yard south west of the south east corner of the Turkey Pass Boat Ramp.  Damage on the vessel could not be determined because the boat has sunk at the bottom of Thunderbird Lake.


BARDID: OK-2015-0037
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 22nd day of August 2015 at approximately 1543hrs the operator of vessel #1 was on Thunderbird Lake near the Little Ax. camp ground.  When the operator was traveling in a easterly direction approximately 100yards off shore striking a rogue wave causing the operator to be ejected off the vessel, while the operator was being ejected his foot got caught in the foot wells of his vessel causing the operator to break his leg.  Area of impact (A.O.I.) from the first reference point was approximately 480 yards south of Little Ax Boat Ramp Dr. and Little Gravel Rd.  A.O.I. from the second reference point was approximately 990 yards west of E. Robinson Rd. and 156th St.  A.O.I. from the third reference point was approximately 945 yards south west of Little Gravel Rd. and 156th St.  The operator was taken to Baptist ER and admitted for a broken leg.  There was no visible damage done to the vessel.


BARDID: OK-2015-0038
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. GIBSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HULBERT
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECTS ON VESSEL 1 STATED THAT THEY HAD STOPPED THE BOAT TO USE THE RESTROOM WHEN VICTIM 1 JUMPED OFF THE FRONT OF THE BOAT AND STARTED STRUGGLING WITH STAYING ABOVE WATER. THEY ADVISED THAT THEY TRIED TO ASSIST HIM BACK TO THE BOAT BUT HE WENT UNDER AND NEVER RESURFACED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .31 MILES WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX .72 MILES SW OF PARADISE COVE SOUTH BOAT RAMP AND APPROX .66 MILES EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0039
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COOKSON
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 WAS STOPPED AND FLOATING ON LAKE TENKILLER BETWEEN THE MOUTH OF BURNT CABIN COVE AND BLACK GUM LANDING.  V-2 CIRCLED V-1 ATTEMPTING TO SPRAY V-1 WITH WATER.  V-2 CIRCLED AGAIN AND MADE CONTACT WITH THE STARBOARD SIDE FRONT OF V-1 WITH THE PORT SIDE REAR OF V-2.  V-2 THEN LEFT THE SCENE AND HEADED SOUTH.  THERE WAS APPROX. 5-6 FT. OF THE RAIL ON V-1 THAT WAS DAMAGED, ESTIMATED AT $2,000.00.  UNKNOWN DAMAGE TO V-2.  THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS STATETD V-2 WAS ROYAL BLUE AND OCCUPIED BY TWO PEOPLE.  THE DESCRIPTION OF V-2 OPERATOR WAS DARK COMPLECTED EITHER A HISPANIC OR NATIVE AMERICAN MALE OR FEMALE WITH SHOULDER LENGTH DARK HAIR.  THE PASSENGER OF V-2 WAS A CAUCASION EITHER MALE OR FEMALE WITH RED HAIR.


BARDID: OK-2015-0040
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COALGATE CITY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COALGATE
County: COAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel#1 was cruising eastbound on coalgate city lake. V1 operator was inattentive and drove vessel to the shoreline. V1 struck rocks and traveled approximately six ft To a six inch diameter tree. V1 struck the tree  and operator was ejected, also striking the tree. V1 then traveled east another ten ft. And came to rest. Coalgate ems responded to scene and v1 operator was later flown to ou medical. He underwent surgeries and is currently on a ventilator. There were no actual witnesses to the accident. Agencies assisting were coalgate pd, coal county sheriff's office, coal county ems, coalgate fire dept. And ohp. Troop e contacted investigating officer and advised m.e. stated victim passed away 09-14-15 1410 hrs.  Area of the accident was approx 900 ft west of teh south boat ramp and approx 6 ft north of the north shoreline and approx 350 ft e of the west shoreline.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0041
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. GIBSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAGONER
County: WAGONER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE LEFT WHITEHORN COVE MARINA AND WAS HEADING TOWARD ROCKY POINT AND HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2 AND STRUCK IT ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED THEY WERE SITTING STATIONARY WITH ALL OF THEIR NAVIGATION LIGHTS ON WHEN VESSEL 1 STRUCK THEM. AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 2112 FEET S OF SNUG HARBOR BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 2133 FEET WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX 1453 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORELINE.  VESSEL 2 WAS THE STAND ON VESSEL AND VESSEL 2 WAS THE GIVE WAY VESSEL.


BARDID: OK-2015-0042
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 STRUCK A LARGE WAVE CAUSING HIM TO BE EJECTED FROM THE PWC OVER THE HANDLEBARS.  OPERATOR STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE PWC AND WAS UNCONCIOUS AND FLOATING IN THE WATER. OPERATOR WAS RECOVERED FROM THE WATER AND TRANSPORTED TO ROYAL BAY MARINA WHERE HE WAS PICKED UP BY GROVE EMS.  OPERATOR WAS FLOWN BY MEDICAL HELICOPTER TO MERCY REGIONAL IN JOPLIN MO FOR FURTHER TREATMENT.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WS NEAR HICKORY ISLAND EAST OF SAILBOAT BRIDGE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0043
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: JAY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR VESSEL 1 NOTICED THE VESSEL WAS SLOWLY GETTING WATER IN THE FLOOR.  OPERATOR TOOK VESSEL BACK TO THE PINE ISLAND COURTESY DOCK AND PUT IN IN A SLIP.  OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO BAIL OUT THE WATER BUT COULD NOT KEEP UP WITH THE IN-FLOW.  THE VESSEL CAPSIZED IN THE SLIP.  TOW BOAT US REMOVED THE VESSEL FROM THE WATER AND FOUND A HOSE FROM THE LIVE WELL PUMP TO THE BACK OF THE VESSEL HAD COME LOOSE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 111 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORE AND APPROX 212 FEET EAST OF THE WEST SHORE. AND IN THE 4TH SLIP WEST OF THE EAST END OF THE PINE ISLAND DOCKS.


BARDID: OK-2015-0044
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KETCHUM
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING A PASSENGER ON A TUBE OUTSIDE OF DUCK CREEK.  VESSEL 2 WAS DRIFTING IN THE SAME AREA.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR TURNED TO LOOK BACK AT THE PERSON TOWED ON THE TUBE, FAILED TO SEE VESSEL 2 AND STRUCK VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1'S STARBOARD SIDE NEAR THE BOW STRUCK VESSEL 2 NEAR THE BOW ON THE STARBOARD SIDE AND OVERRODE THE TOP OF VESSEL 2 ALONG ITS STARBOARD SIDE. BOTH UNITS LEFT THE SCENE AFTER AGREEING TO MEET AT UGLY JOHN'S MARINA TO MAKE AN ACCIDENT REPORT.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE APPROX 2670 FT EAST OF FISHTAIL COVE POINT AND APPROX 1205 FT SOUTH OF COVES DRIVE POINT AND APPROX 3159 FT NORTH OF DREWS DRIVE POINT.


BARDID: OK-2015-0045
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARL BLACKWELL LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STILLWATER
County: PAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING AT IDLE SPEED EAST APPROX .16 MILE OFF THE SOUTH SHORELINE OF CEDAR POINT CAMPGROUNDS. VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING NORHT OUT OF THE BEAVER COVE AREA.  THE OPERATOR OF V2 KNEW THE OPERATOR OF V1 AND STATED HE PLANNED TO PULL ALONG SIDE TO TALK TO HER.  OPERATOR OF V2 STATED THAT UPON HIS APPROACH TO V1 THAT HIS THROTTLE STUCK AT FULL THROTTLE.  OPERATOR OF V2 STATED HE TRIED TO TURN BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID COLLISION WITH V1.  AFTER THE COLLISION, BOTH VESSELS MOORED THEIR BOATS AT CEDAR POINT AND WAITED FOR LAW ENFORCMENT TO ARRIVE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0046
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED HE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 45-50 MPH WHEN HE STRUCK SOMETHING HE BELIEVED TO BE A STUMP SUBMERGED IN THE LAKE.  OPERATOR STATED HE RETURNED TO THE 16TH STREET BOAT RAMP AND PUT THE BOAT BACK ON THE TRAILER.  UPON INSPECTION, INVESTIGATING OFFICER NOTICED DAMAGE CONSISTANT WITH  THE OPERATOR'S STATEMENTS.  THERE WERE 2 HOLES IN THE HULL WITH WOOD CHIP IMPALED IN THE HULL THAT WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH COLLISION WITH A SUBMERGED STUMP. EXACT LOCATION WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED DUE TO THE VESSEL BEING REMOVED FROM THE LOCATION.


BARDID: OK-2015-0047
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GORE
County: 09252015
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND ON LAKE TENKILLER, TOWING PASSENGER ON A WAKEBOARD.  PASSENGER FELL AND WAS WAITING FOR VESSEL 1 TO TURN AROUND AND PICK HIM UP WHEN PASSENGER WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL 2.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED HE NEVER SAW THE PERSON IN THE WATER DUE TO THE WAKES IN THE AREA.  PASSENGER WAS INJURED IN THE HEAD AND TAKEN TO ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL BY AIR AMBULANCE WHERE HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .42 MILES NW OF FISHERMANS POINT AND APPROX .24 MILES NE OF STATE PARK ISLAND AND APPROX .29 MILES SE OF STRAYHORN ISLAND.


BARDID: OK-2015-0048
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAWTONKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAWTON
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT HE STOPPED HIS VESSEL TO SET TUBING EQUIPMENT.  AFTER STOPPING, THE VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER.  THE BILGE PUMP COULD NOT KEEP UP WITH THE AMOUNT OF WATER COMING IN TO THE VESSEL AND EVENTUALLY FAILED APPARENTLY DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE.  THE VESSEL BEGAN TO SINK DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER COMING INTO THE VESSEL.  ALL PASSENGERS ABANDONDED THE VESSEL AND WERE PICKED UP BY OTHER VESSELS IN THE AREA INCLUDING THE LAWTON PD VESSEL.  THE BOAT WAS PARTIALLY SUBMERGED AND WAS LEFT DRIFTING.  THE OWNER LATER RETURNED AND RECOVERED THE VESSEL AND LOADED IT ON ITS TRAILER.  UPON INSPECTION, SEVERAL SCRATCHES WERE FOUND IN THE HULL AND IT APPEARED THE BILGE PLUG HAD BEEN LEAKING DUE TO ROTTED RUBBER ON THE PLUG.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS NEAR THE CENTER OF THE LAKE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0049
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE (ARKANSAS RIVER)
NearestCityorTown: PONCA CITY
County: KAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS UNOCCUPIED AND MOORED AT THE MCFADDEN COVE MARINA FUEL DOCK FACING WEST.  VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND TO THE FUEL DOCK.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 MISJUDGED HIS POSITION AND RAN INTO THE MOTOR OF VESSEL 2 BREAKING THE COWLING OF THE OUTBOARD MOTOR AND CAUSING A SMALL DENT IN THE RAILING.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 31 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH SIDE OF THE MARINA STORE AND APPROX 25 FEET WEST OF THE GAS PUMP.


BARDID: OK-2015-0050
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
BOTH VESSELS WERE IN CONGESTED WATERS DUE TO A CONCERT IN HORSE CREEK ON A FLOATING STAGE.  VESSEL 1 WAS DEPARTING FROM AN ANCHORED POSITION WHEN THE VESSEL DRIFTED TOWARD A ROW OF ANCHORED VESSELS.  THE STARBOARD REAR OF VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE BOW OF VESSEL 2 CAUSING DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 BOW.  VESSEL 1 LEFT THE SCENE AND WAS LATER LOCATED.  THE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 WAS MINIMAL.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 300 YDS EAST OF THE SOUTHWIND MARINA AND APPROX 100 YARDS SOUTH OF THE CONCERT STAGE.


BARDID: OK-2015-0051
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TOM STEED LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MT. PARK
County: KIOWA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS  HEADING EASTBOUND WHEN OPERATOR OF UNIT #1 MAY HAVE HAD A MEDICAL CONDITION. AT WHICH TIME UNIT #1 STRUCK A SUBMERGED  LARGE ROCK WITH THE PORT BOW OF UNIT #1 CAUSING OPERATOR AND PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED PRIOR TO CAPSIZING. POI WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF A MILE STRAIGHT WEST OF THE PARKSIDE BOAT RAMP AND APPROXIMATELY 15FT. NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORELINE. UNIT #1 WAS FOUND CAPSIZED HUNG UP ON A ROCK APPROX. 10FT. NORTH OF THE  SOUTH SHORELINE IN 5FT. OF WATER. OPERATOR WAS FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30FT. EAST OF POI. PASSENGER OF UNIT #1 WAS FOUND APPROX. 10FT. EAST OF POI. POR WAS NOT DETERMINED. AWAITING POST MORTEM ANALYSIS.


BARDID: OK-2015-0052
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: TULSA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING EAST.  VESSEL #2 WAS DRIFTING IN THE WATER.  VESSEL #1 AND VESSEL #2 OPERATOR WERE FRIENDS. AND VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO SPRAY VESSEL #2.  VESSEL #1 OPERATOR STATED THAT THE THROTTLE FAILED CAUSING HER TO STRIKE VESSEL #2.  UPON INSPECTION, THERE APPEARED TO BE NO PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE.  A.O.I. WAS .4 MILE NORTH OF OLD KEYSTONE RAMP AND 1.2 MILES WEST OF THE DAM.  VESSEL #1 DAMAGE WAS MINOR TO THE BOW.  VESSEL # 2 DAMAGE WAS MINOR ON THE BOW PORT SIDE.
(ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE)


BARDID: OK-2015-0053
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1900 hours on the 20th of november the operator of vessel one struck the jetty at eufaula cove and did not report it to anyone.  Trooper was sent to the accident on the 21st after it was reported by a concerned citizen.  Trooper found the owner and operator.  When asked why he didn't call the accident in, operator said he didn't know he needed to.  Trooper decided there wasn't enough damage to work an accident and left the boat on the jetty with Operator.  At approximately 2300 hours on the 21st, while Operator was with the boat, for an unknown reason, it caught on fire and burned to the water level.  Operator did not attempt to call anyone about the fire. At approximately 1100 hours on the 23rd, while working in the area of eufaula cove, Trooper1 was approached by a concerned citizen and told about the burned boat still on the jetty.  When Trooper1 figured out who the boat belonged to, Trooper1 went to Operator's residence and asked him about the boat fire and accident.  Operator stated that he never talked to any trooper about the accident and that he didn't report the fire because he didn't know he needed to.  He also stated that he didn't call the fire department because eufaula only has a volunteer fire department and that he didn't figure they could do anything. Trooper1 asked Operator if he had any information about the boat and he said no that all the paper work was on the boat and that he had bought the boat last december and had not changed the registration over into his name. After talking with Operator, Trooper1 issued Operator two citations one for not notifying authorities of a vessel accident with over 2000 dollars damage and one for not changing the title over into his name after 30 days of purchase.  The p.o.i. was approx. 281 feet south of the metal gate on the eufaula cove jetty and approximately .65 of a mile north of peters point boat ramp and approximately .34 of a mile north east of the eufaula cove marina boat ramp. The p.o.r. is the same as the p.o.i.. The boat was removed from the jetty by tiger mountain boat repair.
 


BARDID: OK-2015-0054
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LANGLEY
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 had been operating vessel 1 when she left the helm while underway and went to the bow of vessel 1 to re-enact "the scene from titanic".  
 
Passenger stated she immediately took over the vessel operation when the victim left the helm.  As victim 1 leaned on the entry/exit gate located at the bow of vessel 1, the gate popped open and victim 1 fell overboard at the bow directly in the path of the outboard engine. Operator turned vessel 1 around and passengers jumped into the water to assist the victim.  The victim was removed from the water and had several prop cuts and was unconscious.   Cpr was begun as the victim was transported to bird hollow boat ramp where mesta emts took over treatment and cpr.  The victim expired at approx 1910 hours.  Upon inspection of the vessel, it was discovered that a small plastic keeper at the bottom of the bow railing gate was broken. The broken edge of the plastic keeper appeared to be tarnished and worn from use and exposure to the weather.  The design of this piece allows for the gate to be lifted up with the bottom of the gate inside surrounded by the piece so that it doesn't open in case the locking mechanism fails.  The peice on the bow gate appeared to be made of plastic or hard rubber while all other gates locking mechanisms were made of nylon straps covered with a vinyl material and secured with a snap.  All other gates on the vessel's railings were operating properly. There appeared to be no other remarkable damage to the vessel or the motor. 


BARDID: OK-2015-0055
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TALALA
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 was traveling west across Oologah lake approximately 0.8 miles north of the Winganon Bridge and approximately 0.8 miles west of the East Side Boat Ramp. Vessel # 1 apparently struck a submerged object causing damage to the bottom of the vessel. Vessel # 1 began taking on water. The bow of Vessel # 1 sank leaving the aft of the vessel out of the water. The operator and passenger of Vessel #1 were able to grab one PFD and share it while they held on to the side Vessel # 1. Vessel # 1 began to drift north due to the high winds. Operator of Vessel # 1 was able to make a phone call for help with his cell phone. Vessel # 1 was located later by OHP Aircraft approximately 2.5 miles north of the Winganon Bridge. Rogers County Northwest FD Boat was able to rescue both the operator and passenger of Vessel # 1. Damage sustained on Vessel # 1 was a gash approximately 1 foot in length and 2 inches wide. Damage was located approximately 10 feet from the bow and 4 inches from the port (left) side on the bottom of the vessel. All Information in this report is based on statements made by the operator and passenger of Vessel # 1.


BARDID: OK-2015-0056
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLAREMORE
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
This report contains a limited amount of information that was able to be investigated after the incident. A significant amount of time had passed before the ohp marine enforcement section became aware the incident had occurred. The victim's family failed to notify the oklahoma marine enforcement division and has been uncooperative in providing additional information. 

Victim 1 was being towed behind vessel 1 when he fell and his arm became entangled in the tow rope. Victim 1 subsequently had to have his hand amputated due to the severity of the injury.

 


BARDID: OK-2015-0057
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KETCHUM
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
PASSENGERS OF VESSEL 1 WERE SWIMMING BEHIND THE SWIM PLATFORM OF VESSEL 1.  VICTIM 2 WHO WAS NOT WEARING A PFD (BUT HAD A SWIM NOODLE) WAS USING THE LADDER TO GET OUT OF THE WATER WHEN THEY BECAME UNCONSCIOUS AND FELL BACK INTO THE WATER.   WHILE ASSISTING VICTIM 2, VICTIM 3 BECAME UNCONSCIOUS.  VICTIM 3 WAS WEARING A PFD. WHILE VICTIMS 1, 4, 5 AND PASSENGER 2 WERE ATTEMPTING TO KEEP VICTIMS 2 AND 3 AFLOAT, VICTIM 1, WHO WAS NOT WEARING A PFD BUT HAD A SWIM NOODLE, BECAME UNCONSCIOUS AND WENT UNDER THE SURFACE. VICTIM 1 WAS PULLED ONTO THE SWIM PLATFORM OF VESSEL 1 WHERE CPR WAS PERFORMED. VICTIMS 2, 3, 4, AND 5 WERE TRANSPORTED TO THUNDERBAY COURTESY DOCK WHERE THEY WERE TRANSPORTED FOR TREATMENT BY EMS. VESSEL 1 HAD ITS GENERATORS RUNNING FROM THE TIME IT LEFT HARBOR VIEW MARINA. ALL VICTIMS WERE LOCATED NEAR THE SWIM PLATFORM LADDER WHICH IS NEAR THE GENERATORS EXHAUST.


BARDID: OK-2015-0058
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BERNICE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE HAD JUST FINISHED PUTTING FUEL IN VESSEL 1.  HE SAID HE HAD TURNED ON THE BLOWER AND THEN STARTED THE ENGINE.  HE STATED HE HEARD A NOISE AND THEN THE ENTIRE VESSEL WAS IN FLAMES.  VESSEL 1 WAS PUSHED AWAY FROM THE FUEL DOCK.  ALL PASSENGERS WERE ABLE TO GET OFF THE VESSEL.  VESSEL BURNED TO THE WATERLINE AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS. 


BARDID: OK-2016-0001
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KONAWA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KONAWA
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR VESSEL 1 STATED HE LEFT THE INLET FOR THE POWER PLANT AND WAS ENROUTE TO THE KONAWA CITY BOAT RAMP AT APPROX 20MPH AND DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2 UNTIL THE LAST SECOND DUE TO OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 NOT DISPLAYING ANY LIGHTS. HE FURTHER STATES THAT AT THE LAST SECOND HE THOUGHT HE SAW A LIGHT OFF HIS PORT BOW THAT APPEARED TO BE THE LIGHT OF A DEPTH FINDER. HE STEERED HIS VESSEL TO THE RIGHT TRYING TO AVOID VESSEL 2. HE STRUCK VESSEL2 IN THE TRANSOM AREA HE STOPPED HIS VESSEL RETURNED TO VESSEL 2 AND TRANSPORTED ITS OPERATOR TO THE BOAT RAMP WHILE CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE, EMS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. AFTER TAKING OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 TO THE SHORE AND PLACING HIM IN THE AMBULANCE. HE AND FIRE FIGHTERS RETURNED TO THE SCENE ATTEMPTING TO PULL VESSEL 2 TO THE RAMP. THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE VESSEL 2 . HE GAVE ALL OF HIS INFORMATION TO A SEMINOLE COUNTY DEPUTY THAT HAD ARRIVED ON SCENE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS TRANSPORTED TO ADA HOSP.


BARDID: OK-2016-0002
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH
NearestCityorTown: TALALA
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 REPORTED LAUNCHING HIS VESSEL AT ALLENS POINT BOAT RAMP AND TRAVELING BY WATER TO THE SOUTHWEST AREA OF THE WINGANON BRIDGE TO FISH. OPERATOR REPORTED CHECKING HIS VESSEL TWICE TO MAKE SURE DRAIN PLUG WAS INSTALLED. OPERATOR REPORTED TO INVESTIGATOR THAT DRAIN PLUG WAS IN VESSEL WHEN VESSEL WAS LAUNCHED. OPERATOR REPORTED THAT HE ANCHORED V1 NEAR THE BRIDGE WITHIN THE ROCK LEVEE AREA FOR A SHORT TIME. OPERATOR STATED THAT HE BEGAN TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH HIS ENGINE POWER LIFT SYSTEM AND WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY LOWERING HIS OUTBOARD ENGINE. OPERATOR STATED HE THEN DECIDED TO LIFT HIS ANCHORS AND START VESSEL IN ORDER TO RETURN TO ALLENS POINT BOAT RAMP SO HE COULD ACCESS THE ISSUES WITH THE LIFT. AFTER PULLING ANCHORS AND STARTING ENGINE - OPERATOR BEGAN TO THROTTLE ENGINE UP. OPERATOR STATED THAT THE ENGINE BOGGED DOWN AND DIED SHORTLY AS THE VESSEL BEGAN MOVING FORWARD. OPERATOR STATED THAT HE TURNED AROUND AND NOTICED WATER WAS COMING INTO THE REAR (AFT) PORTION OF V1 AND WAS UP TO THE VENTS LOCATED ON THE REAR GUNNEL AREAS. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO CALL 911 AND GIVE HIS LOCATION WHILE RETRIEVING HIS TYPE III PFD. OPERATOR STATED HE WAS ABLE TO PUT HIS PFD ON AND ALSO RETRIEVE HIS TYPE IV FLOATATION DEVICE AS EXTRA SUPPORT.  OPERATOR STATED HIS VESSEL SWAMPED AND SANK IN A MATTER OF A FEW MINUTES LEAVING HIM IN THE WATER. OPERATOR WAS RESCUED FROM THE WATER WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES FROM TIME CALL WAS RECEIVED BY NORTHWEST FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND. AT TIME OF REPORT V1 HAD SANK TO THE BOTTOM OF OOLOGAH LAKE AND RECOVERY EFFORTS ARE ON GOING BY RED BUD MARINA AND OWNER. CAUSE OF SWAMPING (FLOODING) AT TIME OF REPORT IS UNDETERMINED.


BARDID: OK-2016-0004
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS PULLING A PERSON ON A TUBE EAST OF EAGLE POINT. THE PERSON FELL OFF THE TUBE AND VESSEL 1 CIRCLED BACK AROUND TO PICK UP THE PERSON UP. WHEN THE BOAT SLOWED VICTIM ONE JUMPED OFF THE BACK OF THE BOAT AND INTO THE WATER. UPON ENTERING VICTIM 1 WAS CUT BY THE PROP. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE BOAT. VICTIM 1 HAD A LARGE LACERATION ON HIS RIGHT LEG JUST BELOW HIS KNEE AND HIS LEFT FOOT WAS SPLIT FROM HIS TOES TO ANKLE. AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 600 FEET EAST OF EAGLE POINT AND APPROX 4149 FT NORTH OF SPILLWAY AND APPROX 5432 FEET EAST OF BEAVERS BEND MARINA.


BARDID: OK-2016-0005
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: POND HUFFMAN PRIVATE PROPERTY
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
THE FATHER AND SON HAD REQUESTED PERMISSION TO FISH THE HUFF- MAN POND. THEY WERE LAST SEEN ENTERING THE PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 1100. RELATIVES BECAME CONCERNED WHEN THEY WERE OVERDUE AND CONTACT- ED THE PROPERTY OWNER(W#1 SEE STATEMENT). W#1 LOCATED THE CAPSIZED VESSEL AT APPROXIMATELY 2030 AND ADVISED THE RELATIVES. A SEARCH WAS BEGUN AND THE FATHER WAS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 120FT. E. OF VESSEL#1(POI). HE WAS FLOATING FACE UP IN 3-4FT. DEPTH OF WATER WITH HIS HEAD AND CHEST ABOVE THE SURFACE. M.E. WAS CONTACTED AND ORDERED AN AUTOPSY. ASSISTING AGENCIES WERE MCCURTAIN COUNTY S.O., BROKEN BOW FIRE AND RESCUE AND HOCHATOWN F.D. THE SON WAS LOCATED IN HIS FULLY SUBMERGED VEHICLE IN THE SAME POND AND IS ASSUMED THE TWO EVENTS ARE SOMEHOW CONNECTED. SEE REPORT # 05102016-2. NOTE: 911 CALL MADE AT 2128 05-10-16. GRID COORDINATES FOR P.O.R OF OPERATOR :34 06' 21.82" N AND 94 43' 19.21" W.


BARDID: OK-2016-0006
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE HEADING EAST TOWARD DEER DRIVE BOAT RAMP TO LOAD THE VESSELS. VESSEL 2 SPED UP TO GET CLOSE ENOUGH TO ASK DRIVER OF VESSEL 1 WHERE THEY WERE GOING AND VESSEL 1 MADE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF VESSEL 2. VESSEL 2 COULD NOT AVOID VESSEL 1 AND THEY COLLIDED. BOTH DRIVERS WERE EJECTED. DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1 WAS AN 11 INCH PATCH OF BROKEN FIBERGLASS ON THE PORT SIDE 3 FT. AWAY FROM THE STERN. VESSEL 2 HAD TWO SCRATCHES ON THE BOW THAT WERE ONE INCH IN LENGTH. AREA OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 300 FT WEST OF DEER DRIVE BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 1142 FT EAST OF COYOTE POINT AND APPROX 3959 WEST OF EAGLE POINT.


BARDID: OK-2016-0007
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH
NearestCityorTown: OOLOGAH
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS NORTH BOUND AT A SLOW SPEED.  VESSEL 1 WAS NORTHBOUND AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE REAR PORT SIDE EJECTING THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 1’S OPERATOR WAS STRUCK BY THE PROP.  DAMAGE TO VESSEL1 WAS MINIMAL TO THE STARBOARD RUB RAIL.  DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 WAS TO THE TOP OF THE MOTOR COWLING AND THE REAR PORT SIDE.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED THAT HE HEARD ANOTHER VESSEL APPROACHING FROM BEHIND HIM AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.  VESSEL 2’S OPERATOR HAD RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A HEART CONDITION.  VESSEL 1’S OPERATOR STATED THAT RIGHT BEFORE THE IMPACT IT APPEARED THAT VESSEL 2’S OPERATOR WAS SLUMPED OVER IN THE OPERATORS SEAT. UPON IMPACT VESSEL 2’S OPERATOR WAS EJECTED OVERBOARD, STRUCK BY HIS VESSELS PROP AND NEVER RESURFACED.  HE WAS WEARING A KILL SWITCH AT THE TIME AND AN INFLATABLE PFD.  BOTH OF THOSE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND LODGED IN THE PROP.  VESSEL 1’S OPERATOR WAS THROWN FORWARD ON HIS VESSEL AND RECEIVED LACERATIONS TO HIS ARM AND SHATTERED WINDSHIELD FRAGMENTS IN HIS EYE.  VESSEL 1’S OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE LOCATION OF THE SCENE ON THE WATER, CONTINUING TO LOOK FOR VESSEL 2’S OPERATOR AND CALL 911.


BARDID: OK-2016-0008
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARLTON LAKE IN ROBBERS CAVE S
NearestCityorTown: WILBURTON
County: LATIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, may 22nd, at approx. 1500 hours, ohp troop d received a call that a canoe had capsized on carlton lake at robbers cave state park and one person was missing in the water.  Upon my arrival, i learned that there were three subjects in a canoe and it capsized for an unknown reason.  
 
All three subjects entered the water with no pfd's and were struggling to stay afloat.  Witness 1 saw the canoe capsize and saw the men trying to pull themselves onto the overturned canoe.  Witness 1 then paddled out to them on a paddle boat and was able to rescue passenger 1 and 2.  He observed victim 1 go under. 
 
 After securing passenger 1 and 2, the witness jumped in the water to try and rescue victim 1 but was unable to locate him.  He then took passenger 1 and 2 back to the east shore line.  The canoe drifted approx. 335 yards north and came to rest against the shoreline.  The incident occurred approx. 255 yards west of the north boat ramp, 115 yards east of the west shoreline, and 330 yards northwest of the spillway.  The canoe was turned over and pulled back to the park headquarters by the ohp marine enforcement division.  On monday, may 23rd, at approx. 1950 hours, victim 1 was recovered in approx. 7 ft of water during dragging operation.
 
Operator information was left blank because it is unknown which of the three men were paddling the canoe.
 


BARDID: OK-2016-0009
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WHITEFIELD
County: HASKELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 left the shoreline at Lady Bird Landing on Lake Eufaula in Haskell County. Operator of vessel one made an abrupt turn causing both operator and passenger to be ejected from the vessel.  Neither the operator or passenger were wearing personal flotation devices. 
 
Passenger was rescued by a passer by on a personal water craft and the operator did not resurface.  The area of impact was approximately 250 yards west of the west edge of the Lady Bird shoreline,  622 yards southwest of the Lady Bird "North" boat ramp, and 1.44 mile northeast of the Brooken Cove boat ramp.
 


BARDID: OK-2016-0010
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 13th day of June 2016 at approximately 1825 hours the operator of vessel #1 was on Thunderbird Lake south of the Hog Creek Courtesy Dock and north of Zoom Beach.  

When the operator of vessel #1 made a wide northerly turn at a high speed from Zoom Beach.  The vessel came back around south of Hog Creek Courtesy Dock striking an old tree root ball, ejecting the operator from the PWC hitting the shore, and rolling face down in the water. 

 Area of impact (A.O.I.) from the first reference point (RP) is approximately 125 ft. South of the top of Hog Creek dock walkway.  A.O.I. from the 2nd RP is 130 ft. East from the intersection of Indian Point Rd. and Hog Creek Boat Ramp.  A.O.I. from the 3rd RP is 960 ft. North North West from the intersection of Zoom Beach access Road and Indian Point Road.  The operator was taken to OU Medical Center where he was treated and released with soft tissue injuries to his neck and internal organs.   The vessel's steering system appears to have been malfunctioning causing it to not respond sufficiently to steering inputs.

He was then taken to Cleveland County Jail for 2 outstanding warrants.


BARDID: OK-2016-0011
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KERR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KEOTA
County: LEFLORE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling a tube with 3 juveniles on it.  Vessel 1 was going south in cowlington point recreation area.  The operator of vessel 1 noticed a vessel traveling north out of the cove so the operator turned to the right.  This caused the tube to go outside of the wake to the left.  The tube was slung into a concrete pier that was holding up power lines that went across the lake.  Juvenile 3 saw that they were going to hit and jumped off the tube before impact.  Juvenile 1 and juvenile 2 struck the pier and had to be taken to the hospital for their injuries.  

Juvenile 1 was transported by life flight to saint francis childrens hospital in tulsa and juvenile 2 was transported by private vehicle to southeastern oklahoma medical center in poteau.  Juvenile 1 was admitted into the hospital and juvenile 2 was treated and released.  The p.o.i. for the tube was approximately 840 feet northeast of the cowlington point boat ramp and approximately 485 feet west of the east shoreline of cowlington cove and approximatley 710 feet south of the north shoreline in cowlington cove. Juvenile 1 and juvenile 2 both were ejected from the tube a unknown distance.


BARDID: OK-2016-0012
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:16:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KAW CITY
County: KAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 n/b toward the pioneer cove boat ramp.  Vessel one was approximately 200 feet south of the boat ramp when victim 1 jumped from the boat into the water from the port side.  As vessel 1 went by victim 1, victim 1 told the operator that he was going to swim to shore and get the truck and trailer.  Vessel 1 went by victim1 and in a few minutes victim 1 was saying that he was cramping up.  Vessel 1 turned around to help victim.  When vessel 1 had returned to help, he tried to throw victim 1 a rope.  Victim 1 did not grab the rope.  Vessel 1 passed victim1 again and had to turn around.  When vessel 1 had turned around to go back the second time, victim 1 had gone below the surface of the water and didn't  resurface.  Victim 1 was recovered, approximately 70 feet south  and approximately 20 feet east of the east side of the pioneer cove boat ramp, by dragging operations.  Vessel 1 was tied to the boat ramp's courtesy dock upon my arrival.
 


BARDID: OK-2016-0013
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. GIBSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAGONER
County: WAGONER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated he was trying to locate a friend who was broke down. He thought vessel 2 was his friend. Vessel 2 was anchored. 

After approaching vessel 2 the operator realized it was not his friend he turned to sharp and struck vessel 2 in the pontoon on the port side toward the bow. Area of the accident was approx 200 feet east of the west shoreline and approx .61 miles se of the northeast point of long bay and approx 1.2 miles nw of northpoint.


BARDID: OK-2016-0014
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: KETCHUM
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway when it stuck breakwater #1.  The collision produced a large hole in the starboard side of the hull causing vessel 1 to begin taking on water.  Operator beached the vessel to prevent it from sinking.


BARDID: OK-2016-0016
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was going south bound on eufaula lake approximately two hundred yards from the west shore line when the vessel sank for a unknown reason in ten feet of water.  The vessel struck nothing and there was little wind.  The vessel had been bought the day before and this was the first time it had been used by the new owner.  The location of the sinking is approximately one mile and two tenths south of the mill creek boat ramp, four tenths of a mile south of the east end of the mill creek bridge and two tenths of a mile east of the east end of the mill creek bridge.  The occupants of the vessel were able to hold onto a ice chest until a passerby was able to rescue them from the water.  Their life jackets were tied to the boat.


BARDID: OK-2016-0017
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MEAD
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL1 was cruising N/B when it was struck by VESSEL2.

During impact operator of VESSEL2 was ejected and landed in water.  VESSEL2 operator than swam to VESSEL2, re-boarded and fled the scene.  

VESSEL1 operator states he had no idea that VESSEL2 was anywhere near him until the accident occurred.  VESSEL2 operator was contacted the day after the accident (07-04-2016) and stated he was jumping wakes being created by VESSEL1 and for unknown reason lost sight of VESSEL1 and that is when the accident occurred.   

After impact, VESSEL1 operator beached VESSEL1 at West Burns Run due to damage and the vessel was taking on water.  Area of the accident was approx 200 ft south of the north shore of West Burns Run and approx 250 yds east of the west shore of West Burns Run and approx 300 yds west of the east shore of West Burns Run.


BARDID: OK-2016-0018
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KERR LAKE/ARKANSAS NAV SYSTEM
NearestCityorTown: SALLISAW
County: Sequoyah
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 broke down on Kerr Lake north of Star Point. 

Vessel #1 was en route to assist vessel #2 when a storm abruptly came into the area. 

Vessel #1 lost sight of vessel #2 in the high wake due to the gusting winds. Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 towards the bow of both vessels causing each vessel to sink.  The area of impact was approximately 1/2 a mile north of Star Point, 3.75 miles southwest of Applegate boat ramp and 4.2 miles northwest of the Cowlington boat ramp. All persons aboard each vessel wore approved PFDs and were later rescued by emergency personnel without any injuries.


BARDID: OK-2016-0019
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger 3 and 4 were on a tube behind vessel 1 while the vessel was sitting at idle.  Victim was sitting on the back deck of vessel 1 feeding the tow rope over board.  


BARDID: OK-2016-0020
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LUGERT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GRANITE
County: GREER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator left little hicks mt. Shoreline heading eastbound when operator stated that a wave from another vessel breached her vessel and the vessel took on water and sank and rolled upside down ejecting operator. Poi was approximately 400ft. East of east shoreline of little hicks mt. Por was not determined. After recovery of vessel one; it appeared the molding that binds the two hulls together was defective and allowed water to enter bottom hull causing vessel one to sink resulting in engine damage.


BARDID: OK-2016-0021
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner operator states he had bought the vessel earlier in the year and was advised by the previous owner that the stringers needed to be replaced. He further states that the vessel had been in the shop for two months getting the stringers replaced. He states that he had the vessel out the day before for about 3 hours. When he took the vessel out the day of the accident, the vessel seemed to be lugging down. He states that he noticed he was taking on water so he turned on the bilge pumps and that they were working but could not keep up and the vessel sank before he could get to shore.  Area of the accident was approx 1.4 miles nw of the main span of the railroad bridge and approx 1.8 miles se of the roosevelt bridge and approx 300 yrs east of ou cove.


BARDID: OK-2016-0023
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT COBB LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FT. COBB
County: CADDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operator was left unattended by grandmother ( witness 1 ). 

Witness 1 advised that the vessel was running and that the operator had gotten on it and pushed the gas and took off out into the cove, and turned back towards shore. 

Vessel 1 then struck the shore and ramped across the road and came to rest. Operator 1 was ejected from the vessel striking his head. 

Witness 1 ran to him and picked him up and applied pressure and waited for ems to arrive. Upon arrival of ems personnel it was determined that the operator would be transported to canadian valley integris for further evaluation and stitches. Operator 1 was treated and released. Area of the accident was approx 125 feet north of the north edge of easy street and approx 84 ft west of the west edge of cove and approx 300 feet north of crows roost east boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2016-0024
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PORUM
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, #2, and #3 were all located at "The Cut" on Lake Eufaula near the Duchess Creek/Porum Landing area. Vessel #1 was attempting to leave the beach. When the operator of vessel #1 began starting the engine she caused the motor to flood.  

This caused  the motor to malfunction and cut off. Vessel #1 began drifting backwards and then collided with vessel #2.  The area of impact was approximately  1.52 miles south of the Porum Landing boat ramp, 2.89 miles northwest of the Lake Eufaula Dam and 60 south of the north beach at "The Cut." 

Vessel #1 then continued to drift backwards approximately 30 feet towards the west striking vessel #3 which was beached next to vessel #2. Minor damage was sustained by all vessels. Vessel #2 and Vessel #3 were both unoccupied during the collision.  Vessel #2 was anchored and vessel #3 was beached.


BARDID: OK-2016-0025
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was southbound pulling a skier on the main portion of the lake just south of dire creek on broken bow lake.

Vessel 1 hit a submerged sand bar and came to a sudden stop.  Passenger 1 was standing at the back of vessel 1 when it stopped.  Passenger 1 travelled toward the bow of the boat and struck her back on the windshield.  Passenger 4 was the one that was being towed.  Area of the accident was approx 612 ft east of dire creek south point and approx 18918 ft north of the spillway and approx 22839 ft n or the dam.


BARDID: OK-2016-0026
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FREDERICK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANITOU
County: TILLMAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday August 20, 2016 at apprx. 0900 hours, Vessel #1 (V#1) was on Frederick Lake when operator advised that the wind increased as a dark cloud approached. V#1 traveled from northeast side of the lake to the southwest toward the dam where the operator's vehicle was parked. Due to V#1 being overloaded, 5 occupants when maximum capacity is 2 according to the capacity plate, the vessel became overcome with water and capsized. All 5 occupants were ejected. Operator advised that they all clung to V#1 and drifted to shore at the dam. Passenger #2 was injured when she walked on the rocks at the dam, slipped, and fell. Approximate area where V#1 capsized was 1185 yards NE of Reference Point (RP) #1 which is the intersection of CR 2290 and Baseline Rd; and 1265 yards NW of RP #2 which is the intersection of Curtis Cove Rd and Baseline RD; and 815 yards E of the intersection of CR2290 and CR2291. V#1 was impounded and stored at Copeland's Wrecker.


BARDID: OK-2016-0027
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FOSS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FOSS
County: CUSTER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were east bound when operator attempted to make a turn and capsized because of the high winds and extreme currents.  

Both occupants went into the water and made several attempts to re-board the PWC but were unable to which left both occupants in the cold water for an extended period of time causing hypothermia.  

The owner of the PWC, which was on shore, saw that the occupants were in the water and went to the marina for assistance.  The marina employee on duty, boarded a vessel and rescued the operator and passenger and then contacted authorities who then called EMS officials.  Both the operator and passenger were treated at the scene for hypothermia and released.  Area of accident was approx 5104 yards north of SH 44 and SH 73 and approx 3543 yds west of CR N 2140 and CR E 1010.


BARDID: OK-2016-0028
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: ZENA
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had just finished fuel at serenity point marina.  Operator stated that the ventilation blowers had been turned on.  

The operator started the engine and vessel 1 exploded and caught on fire.  Both the operator and passenger had burns as a result of the explosion.  The marina owner used his vessel to push vessel 1 away from the marina and into the breakwater.  The breakwater was damaged due to the fire from vessel 1.


BARDID: OK-2016-0029
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: EUCHA
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising northbound on the main lake near the mouth of drowning creek.  Vessel 2 was idling westbound near the mouth of drowning creek.  

Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the port side and port bow.  Vessel 2 had extensive damage with intrusion into the cabin.  Vessel 1 had extensive damage to the starboard bow and gunwale.  Area of the accident was approx 3630 feet east of the east point of duck creek and approx 1669 feet southwest of the north point of drowning creek and approx 1062 feet northwest of the south point of drowning creek.


BARDID: OK-2016-0030
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: GROVE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were traveling parallel with each other.  

Operator of vessel 1 stated that vessel 1 collided with either wakes or a log causing vessel 1 to collide with vessel 2.  

Both operators were thrown from their vessels into the water.  

Operator of vessel 2 stated that both operators got back on their vessels and headed for their dock.  Operator of vessel 2 stated that vessel 1 began to sink.  

Operator of vessel 2 took operator of vessel 1 to a nearby dock and towed vessel 1 to a nearby boat ramp.  Area of the accident was approx 932 ft sw of the sw corner of the last dock on the shoreline north of cedar cove and approx 548 ft nw of the point off of small cove to the north of cedar cove and approx 778 ft nw of the nw corner of the first dock on the shoreline north of cedar cove.


BARDID: OK-2016-0031
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 6th day of August, 2016 at approximately 2200 hours Vessel #1 (V#1) and Vessel #2 (V#2) were on Thunderbird Lake in Cleveland County Oklahoma near Turkey Pass boat ramp.  When V#1 was traveling in a southerly direction and V#2 was traveling in a northerly direction and both V#1 and V#2 tried to occupy the same space at the same time causing damage to both vessels.  Approximate area of impact was 705 yards west of Reference Point (RP) #1 which is the intersection of Turkey Pass Dr. and Clear Bay Ave.  And 2810 yards south of RP #2 which is the intersection of 132nd St. and Alameda Dr.  And 2705 yards north of RP#3 which is the intersection of 120th St. and Oklahoma State Highway 9.  Both vessel where taken to the owners residents after the impact.


BARDID: OK-2016-0032
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAWTONKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MEDICINE PARK
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated that he was towing the victim who was on a tube.  The victim got tangled in the rope.  As the victim was trying to get untangled, the rope got wrapped around his neck and arm.  

The operator did not see that the rope was wrapped around the victim and started the boat forward causing the victim to be dragged under the water.  The victim was removed from the water and taken for treatment.


BARDID: OK-2016-0033
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: TULSA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling southbound on Lake Keystone at night.  Vessel #1 operator was attempting to enter Pier 51 Marina to dock his vessel.  

Vessel #1 operator was under the influence of alcohol and failed to negotiate the water wave break wall.  Vessel #1 operator struck the water wave break wall.  

A.O.I. was 350 feet west of the Pier 51 Boat Ramp and 1400 feet north of the Pier 51 Marina.  There was no moon at the time of the collision and visibility was good (for dark).  Pier 51 Marina had its light on, lighting up the marina.  

The water wave break wall had its blinking light at the west end of the wall.     (All measurements are approximate)


BARDID: OK-2016-0034
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: TULSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed.  Vessel #1 operator was under the influence of alcohol.  Vessel #1 operator was jumping other vessel wake.  Vessel #1 struck a wake and Vessel #1 operator was ejected.  A.O.I. was .5 Mile south Appalachia Bay boat ramp and 1 mile north of Houseboat Island.  Vessel #1 operator was rescued by a passing vessel and transported to the shore.

(All measurements are approximate)


BARDID: OK-2016-0035
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 3rd day of July 2016 at approximately 1900 hours on Thunderbird Lake near Party Cove / Coconut Beach V#1, V#2, V#3 and several other Vessels were anchored up.  When a thunderstorm came and several vessels left the area, while the vessels were leaving the area there was damage to V#2.  According to the owner of V#2, V#1 went over an anchor rope pulling V#3 on top of V#2.  

V#3 was no longer on the scene and no information reference owner or vessel description could be provided.  After inspection of V#1 there was no damage to V#1.  

There is no way V#1 could have snagged an anchor rope because V#1 is a jet boat and there no lower unit in the water. 

 If V#1 had gone over a rope it would have disabled the vessel and would not have been able to move out of the cove, because the rope would wrap around the impeller shaft and disable the vessel.  

According to the operator of V#1 before leaving the cove he looked around and noticed that there were not any vessels around him before he left the cove.  

Area of impact (A.O.I.) from the first reference point was approximately 834 yards North West from the top of Turkey Pass boat ramp.  A.O.I. from the second reference point was approximately 1232 yards West of the intersection of Little River Rd. and Calypso Cove Ave.  A.O.I. from the third reference point was approximately 2105 yards South West from the top of Fisherman's Point boat ramp.  The investigation was not made at the lake at the time of the accident.


BARDID: OK-2016-0036
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was idling east toward the west end of the shoot.  Vessel 2 was planed out traveling north toward belle star.  Vessel 1 was at idle speed and noticed vessel 2 traveling toward its starboard bow side .  The operator of vessel 1 noticed that vessel 2 was not altering course and was about to strike vessel 1.  The operator of vessel 1 turned his steering wheel hard to the left and jumped out of the driver seat.  Vessel 2 operator heard the yells of the occupants on vessel 1 and throttled back just prior to impact.  Vessel 2 struck the starboard side near the bow of vessel 1 with the bow eye ripping a cleet out and gouging the fiberglass approx. 8 inches.  Vessel 2 then glanced off of vessel 1 to the right.  The impact angle was changed due to vessel 1 turning the bow to the left just prior to impact.  The operator of vessel 2 stated that he never saw vessel 1 but heard the yell just prior to impact.  Vessel 2 only damage was minor scuffing above the bow eye.   Area of the accident was approx 1.7 miles e of eufaula cove marina and approx .65 miles north of sherwood point and approx 1.1 miles west of the west end of the shoot.


BARDID: OK-2016-0037
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLUESTEM LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PAWHUSKA
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had just started vessel 1 with the blower running.  After starting vessel 1, the operator turned the blower off and started at an idle speed out of the no wake zone.  

After leaving the no wake zone, vessel 1 died.  The operator started vessel 1 a second time with the blower off.  The vessel ran and then died again.  

The operator tried to start the vessel for the third time, with the blower off, there was an explosion in the engine compartment and a fire started.  When the fire started all occupants of vessel 1 jumped into the water.  People from other boats came over and helped put the fire out.  Vessel 1 was towed to the operator's boat house prior to my arrival.  The explosion happened approximately 150 yards west and approximately 60 yards north of the east boat ramp on Bluestem Lake. Area of the accident was approx 150 yards west of the east boat ramp and approx 60 yards north of the east boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2016-0038
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed west on eufaula lake and impacted a large submerged tree.  The impact ripped a large hole in the hull of the vessel and it began taking on water.  The impact also stalled both motors.  

Water in the engine compartment kept the operator from restarting the motors until the bilge pumps removed some of the water.  Upon this trooper arrival on scene the passengers were off loaded onto the responding patrol vessel and the operator got one motor operable again.  Operator then proceeded to the closest shoreline in an attempt to keep the vessel from completely sinking.  Vessel was beached at belle starr park and later removed by the operator.  Passengers were taken to operators boat slip unharmed.  Area of the accident was approx 2435 yards se of belle starr park shoreline and approx 1457 yds s of sandy bass bay shoreline and approx 4182 yds east of us 69 bridge.


BARDID: OK-2016-0039
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: BERNICE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operator state she was pulling skiers in the area behind governors island.  Operator advised she gave the vessel gas to put the skiers up and the vessel blew up when she gave it throttle.  

When operator noticed that the vessel was on fire, she began getting everyone overboard.  Another vessel saw the smoke and came to the area and loaded everyone onto his vessel and took them to pine island.  One passenger was treated and released for minor burns.  The vessel was not removed until the following day.


BARDID: OK-2016-0040
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: BERNICE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was turning from the main portion of the lake into shangri la marina. Vessel 2 was westbound approx 200 ft from shore.  Vessel 2 tried turning to starboard to avoid collision with vessel 1.  Vessel 1 struck the port side of vessel 2 and traveled down her side before going over the top of the stern of vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 1 was arrested for operating under the influence.  Area of the accident was approx 200 feet se of the breakwater and approx 700 feet e of the lighthouse and approx 650 ft s of the shangri la ship store.


BARDID: OK-2016-0041
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: GROVE
County: 21
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was westbound toward sailboat bridge pulling a tube occupied by victim 1.  

Vessel 2 was westbound behind the tube.  

Vessel 2 struck the tube ejecting victim 1 from the tube and causing the operator of vessel 2 to be ejected into the water from their vessel. 

The tow rope from vessel wrapped around the left arm of vessel 1 operator causing injury to them.  

Operator of vessel 1 was taken to st francis tulsa hospital by lifeflight.  Victim 1 was transported by personal vehicle to grove integris hospital.  Area of the accident was approx 800 ft se of hickory island and approx 1300 ft sw of hickory meadow point and approx 4400 ft e of sailboat bridge.


BARDID: OK-2016-0042
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: DISNEY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked in private slip at ghost hollow.  Vessel 1 took on water for unknown reason and the stern lines broke resulting in the stern of the vessel becoming submerged in the slip.


BARDID: OK-2016-0043
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: DISNEY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked in private slip one cove south of lawhead hollow. Vessel 1 took on water for unknown reason and became partially submerged in the slip.


BARDID: OK-2016-0044
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STRANG
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling nw in the rock creek area of hudson lake.  Operator of vessel 1 advised that he was idling in the lakeside north area of rock creek when he struck an unknown submerged object which knocked a hole in the bottom of the vessel.  Area of the accident was approx 212 feet e of the dock ne of the ramp and approx 267 feet e of the ramp and approx 360 feet west of the east shoreline.


BARDID: OK-2016-0045
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HOMINY
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operator stated that he hit something underwater and stopped to make sure he was not taking on water.  He did not see any so he decided to return to the boat ramp.  While enroute to the boat ramp, one of his engines died.  He checked his engine and noticed that he was taking on water.  Operator 1 tried to make it shore.  Meanwhile, another vessel was passing and the operator waved them down for assistance.  Both the operator and passenger from vessel 1 got on the assisting vessel and were taken to tall chief boat ramp.  Area of the accident was approx 3/4 mile north of the twin points boat ramp and approx 30 yards west of the twin points camp grounds.


BARDID: OK-2016-0046
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CARTWRIGHT
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operator states that they were drift fishing he noticed vessel 2 coming towards them and realized that vessel 2 was not changing his course he began screaming and waving his arms at vessel 2 and just before impact he and two of his passengers jumped out of the vessel 1 the third passenger jumped forward in the vessel 1 to avoid being hit by vessel 2. 

Vessel 2 operator states that he was north bound at approx 25mph and that he never saw vessel 1 stating that vessel 1 was in his blind spot due to the location of his depth finder screen mounted at his operator station. 

 Injured passenger was transported to texoma medical center in denison tx by colbert ems with head, neck,  back injuries and laceration the face. He was admitted and later released.  Area of the accident was approx 200 yards west of the west burns run shoreline and approx .25 mile north of the west burns run boat ramp and approx 1 mile south of the north shoreline of west burns run.


BARDID: OK-2016-1001
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hudson
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a vessel had taken on water for an unknown reason.  When the operator attempted to refloat it, there was an explosion that left him burned.


BARDID: OK-2017-0001
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRAGUE CITY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PRAGUE
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approx. 1110hrs on 03/16/2017, on Prague Lake, in Lincoln Co. Oklahoma,  two juvenile males had entered the water using a single person Kayak departing approx. 500ft west of the boat ramp having a West heading, reporting mild winds.  About 10 minutes in into the journey the kayakers began experiencing much stronger winds and increasing size in waves. 

Operator #1 was riding near the bow of the vessel paddling and was in control of the only paddle on board. Victim #1 was riding near the stern of Vessel #1 when the vessel capsized. 

Operator #1 was able to swim approx. 70ft to the West shore line, able to still see Victim #1 as he was trying to gather fishing rods. While the vessel was still approx. 70ft east of the West shoreline, Operator #1 saw Victim #1 go under the water and not resurface. 

No lifejackets were on board or worn by either of the occupants.  Vessel #1 was found approx. 500ft NW of capsized location on the West shore line still upside down. Reference area of drowning location was approx. 615ft NW of the NW edge of boat ramp, and approx. 4,600ft SE of the intersection of E 1020 Rd & Wilzetta RD, and approx. 3,550ft NE of the intersection of Mule Dr. & Wilzetta RD.


BARDID: OK-2017-0002
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising west bound en-route to boat slip when Vessel 1 ran ashore on a point extending northward from the south shoreline of Catfish Bay.   Vessel 1 Operator states  had finished running jug lines and was headed back to boat slip  unaware  he was so close to the shore line. Area of accident was approx 1/2 mile north of the north shoreline of Catfish  Bay and approx 600 feet north of the south shoreline of Catfish Bay and approx 1/4 west of the east shoreline of Catfish Bay.

Two people were injured when they impacted the vessel.


BARDID: OK-2017-0003
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TOM STEED LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MT. PARK
County: KIOWA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was operating in very rough water.  Vessel #1 was in open water southbound approximately 3/4 mile north of parkside boat ramp when operator stated he lost motor power. 

Vessel #1 then took on water over the starboard gunwale. Vessel #1 then capsized causing operator and passenger to fall overboard. Passenger got on top of vessel #1 while operator stayed with vessel #1 in the water. 

Both operator and passenger were picked up by another boater with ems onboard to recover both occupants. Poi for vessel #1 was 3/4 mile north of parkside boat ramp. Por was not determined. Recovery of vessel #1 occupants was 1/4 mile south of otter creek and approximately 200yds. West of east shoreline of tom steed lake.

The two subjects were hypothermic.


BARDID: OK-2017-0004
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CHOUTEAU
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was southbound on the grand river and vessel 2 was not under power, drifting facing north.  V-1 struck v-2 causing the operator of v-2 to be thrown overboard.  The operator of v-1 stated he was looking at another vessel and did not see v-2.  The serial number of vessel 1 could not be obtained at the scene and efforts to make contact with the owner have been unsuccessful.  Area of the accident was approx. 200 ft north of u.s. 412 highway bridge and approx 200 ft west of east shore line and approx .3 miles from chouteau bend 2nd boat ramp.

Operator 1 was at fault for alcohol use, improper lookout, and inattention.


BARDID: OK-2017-0005
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: DISNEY
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling ne at approx 50 mph from the dam on the south end of grand lake, approaching the party cove/check-in bay area, to continue north on the lake.  

Vessel 2 was traveling nw at approx 60 mph from the disney state park boat ramp, approaching the party cove/check-in bay area to enter the check-in bay cove. 

Vessels were on a crossing course. Vessel 1 was the give-way vessel per nautical rules. Between party cove and check-in bay vessel 2 crossed in front of vessel 1.  Just before impact operator of vessel saw vessel 2 and jerked the steering wheel to the left, striking the port side stern and motor of vessel 2 with vessel 1's starboard bow.  

Both operators and all passengers aboard each vessel were ejected from their respective vessels into the water.  Other vessels in the area responded to the area to assist the subjects.  Operator of vessel 2 state that he never saw vessel 1.  

Weather conditions were poor due to misting rain, haze reducing visibility.  Area of the accident was approx 1074 feet south of the west edge of check-in bay and approx 1.06 miles north of the west edge of the west spillway and approx 3923 feet east of the west edge of the mouth of raper hollow.  Both vessel were a total loss due to amount of resulting collision damage.


BARDID: OK-2017-0006
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER/KERR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SPIRO
County: LE FLORE
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 entered the water approx. Half a mile west of w.d. mayo lock #14. Vessel 1's motor stopped running and vessel 1 began to drift toward the dam gates. Vessel 1 operator tried to restart motor and was unsuccessful. 

Vessel 1 struck gate 1 on the dam and was pulled under along with all occupants.  Passenger 3  was able to make it to shore and walk out for help. Victim 1 was recovered in the river and taken to a local hospital and then transfered to children's hospital in little rock where he later passed away.  Operator was located on 04-27-17 at approx. 2000 hours in approx. 6 feet of water several miles downriver from area of impact.  Victim 2 was located 04-29-17 at approx. 1022 hours in approx. 4 feet of water several miles downstream.  Numerous troopers worked numerous hours and days in the extensive search for the operator and victim 2.


BARDID: OK-2017-0007
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALTUS LUGERT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LONE WOLF
County: KIOWA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit#1 was traveling southbound from north shore pulling victim #1 on a wake board approximately 400 yds south of northshore shoreline and approximately 1/4 mile west of  northshore boat ramp.  Towed victim #1  was attempting a 360 degree turn while on the wake board .  

Victim#1  pulled himself toward the boat with the rope and turned. Victim #1 then jumped and the board became perpendicular to the surface of the water. The port side of the board fell to the water at the same time there was slack in the tow rope.  When the port side of the board struck the water; the force from the boat pulled the board flat to the water with the victims feet in the boots. At which time causing injury to victim #1. Por was not determined due to operator seeking medical help for victim #1.

The victim suffered a broken leg.


BARDID: OK-2017-0008
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ARDMORE
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS PULLING A TUBE  WITH SIX OCCUPANTS IN IT.  WHEN VESSEL 1 MADE A TURN THE TUBE HIT A WAKE CAUSING VICTIM 1 TO BE THROWN FROM THE TUBE INTO THE WATER.   VICTIM 1 RECEIVED A NECK INJURY AS A RESULT OF IMPACT WITH WATER.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 200 YDS SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORE AND APPROX 300 YDS EAST OF THE WEST SHORE AND APPROX 1/2 MILE WEST OF THE EAST SHORE.


BARDID: OK-2017-0009
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MEAD
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked unoccupied at the courtesy dock at lakeside boat ramp. Vessel was unloaded operator backed vessel 2 off the trailer and was attempting to pull up to the north side of the courtesy dock , he states that his throttle opened up and became stuck causing him to collided with vessel 1. 

Operator of vessel 2 gave the owner of vessel 1 his name address and phone number then he left the area in his vessel. Several attempts were made by me to contact the operator of vessel 2 but he would not answer his phone.  he later called me at 2100 hours when i obtained his information.


BARDID: OK-2017-0010
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TOM STEED LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MT. PARK
County: KIOWA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL#1 WAS SOUTHBOUND IN ROUGH WATER APPROXIMATELY 500 YDS SOUTH OF PUMP STATION AND 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF OTTER CREEK. VESSEL #1 TOOK A WAVE OVER STERN AT WHICH TIME CAUSED IT TO SWAMP AND LATER CAPSIZE RESULTING  IN ALL OCCUPANTS  TO BE EJECTED.  ALL OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING PFD'S AND WERE LATER RECOVERED IN THE WATER INCLUDING A DOG.


BARDID: OK-2017-0011
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COOKSON
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL-1 HAD UNLOADED AT THE BOAT RAMP AND WAS ON A SOUTHEAST HEADING IN COOKSON BEND MARINA ATTEMPTING TO DOCK IN A COURTESY SLIP.  VESSEL-2 WAS UNATTENDED AND DOCKED IN A COURTESY SLIP AT COOKSON BEND MARINA.  V-1 PORT SIDE STERN STRUCK THE SWIM DECK OF V-2 ON THE STERN ON THE PORT SIDE.  THE OPERATOR OF V-1 STATED THE WIND PUSHED V-1 INTO V-2.  V-1 OPERATOR NOTIFIED THE OWNER OF V-2 OF THE COLLISION ON 06-17-2017.


BARDID: OK-2017-0012
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL-1 WAS SOUTHEAST OUT OF BURNT CABIN COVE AND VESSEL-2 WAS DRIFTING FACING NORTH. V-2 HAD STOPPED TO PICK UP PASSENGERS 2 AND 3 THAT WERE BEING TOWED AND WERE IN THE WATER.  V-1 OPERATOR STATED HE WAS LOOKING AT PASSENGERS IN THE REAR OF HIS VESSEL AND DID NOT SEE V-2. V-1 BOW THEN STRUCK V-2 ON THE PORT SIDE BETWEEN THE BOW AND MID-SECTION OF THE VESSEL.  THE OPERATOR OF V-2 PUSHED V-2 PASSENGER DOWN INSIDE THE VESSEL (BOTH SUSTAINED INJURY) TO AVOID V-1.  

PASSENGERS 1, 4. 5, AND 6 OF V-2 JUMPED INTO THE WATER. AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 967 FEET SW OF BURNT CABIN POINT AND APPROX 1683 FEET EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE AND APPROX 4503 FT NW OF THE BLACK GUM BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2017-0013
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LONGTOWN
County: PITTSBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS PULLING A TUBE GOING EAST NEAR THE NUMBER NINE BOAT RAMP ON EUFAULA LAKE.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR TURNED TO GO BACK WEST AND AS A RESULT THREW THE TUBE AND THE PASSENGERS ON THE TUBE ONTO THE ROCK BANK.  THE TWO PASSENGERS WERE THROWN OFF THE TUBE A UNKNOWN DISTANCE.  THE P.O.I. WITH THE TUBE AND ROCK BANK WAS APPROXIMATELY 26 YARDS SOUTH OF THE SOUTH EDGE OF STATE HIGHWAY 9, APPROXIMATELY 70 YARDS NORTH OF THE NUMBER NINE SOUTH BOAT RAMP AND APPROXIMATELY 272 YARDS WEST OF THE NUMBER NINE SOUTH BOAT RAMP.  THE P.O.R. IS UNKNOWN.  EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING HAD BEEN REMOVED BEFORE MY ARRIVAL.  PASSENGER ONE WAS LIFE FLIGHTED TO SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL IN TULSA AND PASSENGER TWO WAS TAKEN TO MCALESTER HOSPITAL.


BARDID: OK-2017-0014
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored near the Three Fingers area with the operator and passengers 1,2,3,4 on board. Passengers 5,6,7,8 where in the water swimming on the port (left) side of the vessel. 

Vessel 2 was joy riding when it turned toward Vessel 1 and struck Vessel 1 on the port (left) rear portion of Vessel 1. After impact, Vessel 2 traveled inside of Vessel 1 and struck  Passenger ( Victim) 1. 

Vessel 2 came to rest inside Vessel 1. Area of the accident was approx 502 ft SE of Three Fingers north Point and approx 629 ft NE of Three Fingers south point and approx .42 miles SW of the Goat Island south shoreline.


BARDID: OK-2017-0015
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COOKSON
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS UNLOADING AT THE CHICKEN CREEK CAMPGROUND BOAT RAMP.  THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT EXPLODED.  THE OPERATOR AND JUVENILE PASSENGER JUMPED OVERBOARD AND WENT TO SHORE.  THE OPERATOR STATED HE TRIED TO START THE ENGINE AND IT WOULD NOT START. AFTER THE FIRST ATTEMPT, HE TURNED ON THE VENTILATION FOR APPROX. 20-30 SECONDS AND THEN ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN AND THAT'S WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED.


BARDID: OK-2017-0016
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: PAWNEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS OPERATING THE PWC NORTH OF HOUSEBOAT ISLAND ON LAKE KEYSTONE.  VICTIM #1 WAS SWIMMING CLOSE TO THE SHORE.   VESSEL #1 OPERATOR STATED THAT THE PWC STARTED MAKING A BEEPING NOISE AND HE START HEADING BACK TO SHORE.  THE OPERATOR ADVISED WHEN HE GOT CLOSE TO THE SHORE HE TURNED THE MOTOR OFF.  HE STATED THAT HE WAS TELLING SWIMMERS  TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AND STRUCK VICTIM #1.  A.O.I. WAS 100 FEET NORTH OF THE SHORELINE OF HOUSEBOAT ISLAND AND 1.3 MILES EAST OF AKDAR PARK BOAT RAMP.  VICTIM #1 WAS WADING IN 4 FEET OF WATER.  (ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE).


BARDID: OK-2017-0019
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: KIAMICHI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HUGO
County: CHOCTAW
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had three occupants. The driver, who was also the victim, was trying to start the boat after putting in at the kiamichi river below the hugo dam.  The back current started pulling the boat toward the dam.  

Passenger two threw out an anchor to stop the boat from going in toward the dam, but the current was too strong and the boat continued toward the dam.  The passengers began putting on their personal floatation devices.  

At this time, the boat was going straight toward the water that was flowing out of the dam gate.  Right before the boat got to the dam, the boat spun around causing the back of the boat to hit the dam. 

 At the same time, the water from the dam went into the back of the boat causing the boat to go under and break into many pieces.  

When passenger 1 first went into the water, he was able to hold onto a p.f.d. to help keep him keep afloat.  Passenger 2 was able to get his p.f.d. on and the victim was attempting to get his p.f.d. on at the time of the accident.  

The p.o.i. with the dam was approximately 176 yards north of the south edge of the kiamichi river boat ramp below the dam and approximately 276 yards north of us 70 highway bridge and approximately 53 yards west of the east dam side wall of the hugo dam.

 Passenger 1 and 2 both were picked up by another boater south of the p.o.i.  the victim was found the next day floating 192 yards south of the p.o.i..


BARDID: OK-2017-0020
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MARIETTA
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS BEING OPERATED IN THE MIDDLE OF LAKE. OPERATOR STATED THAT HIS STEERING HAD BROKEN AND HE DID NOT REALIZE HE WAS SO CLOSE TO THE BANK. VESSEL THEN STRUCK THE ROCKS ON THE SHORE LINE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 3370 FT NORTHEAST OF THE SPILLWAY AND APPROXIMATELY 1.61 MILES EAST OF THE MARINA AND APPROX 2930 FT WEST OF GROUP CAMP 3.


BARDID: OK-2017-0021
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SPERRY
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was Idling in neutral and vessel #2 pulled to the side of vessel #1.  Passenger 2 on vessel #2 attempted to jump to vessel #1 slipping and cutting leg on vessel #1 boat cleat.


BARDID: OK-2017-0022
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: VIAN
County: SEQUOYAH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THE HOUSE BOAT WAS DRIVEN TO SKUNK ISLAND AND BEACHED ON THE NORTH SIDE, FACING SOUTH.  THE OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO HANG A SUN SHADE ON THE PORT SIDE OF THE TOP DECK, LOST HIS FOOTING, AND FELL TO THE GROUND.  THE INJURED PARTY WAS TAKEN BY ANOTHER VESSEL TO TENKILLER STATE PARK AND MET BY EMS.


BARDID: OK-2017-0023
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS N. BOUND WHEN V1 HIT A LARGE WAVE CAUSING V1 OPERATOR TO BE EJECTED INTO THE AIR AND UPON DESCENT V1 OPERATOR HIT HIS ARM ON V1 CAUSING INJURY TO V1 OPERATORS LEFT ARM.  MARSHALL COUNTY EMS TRANSPORTED V1 OPERATOR TO ALLIANCE HOSPITAL IN DURANT, OK. WHERE V1 OPERATOR WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.  THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO V1.


BARDID: OK-2017-0024
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 OPERATOR HAD JUST LAUNCHED HIS BOAT FROM HIS BOAT TRAILER AT THE CLEAR BAY BOAT RAMP, AND HAD CHANGED DIRECTIONS TO MOVE TO THE BOAT DOCK. OPERATOR VESSEL #1 STATED THAT WINDS WERE STRONGER AT THE DOCK THAN THEY WERE ON THE RAMP AND A STRONG GUST HAD PUSHED HIS VESSEL TOWARDS THE DOCK AND MOORED JET SKI. OPERATOR VESSEL #1 STATED THAT HE PUT HIS VESSEL INTO REVERSE BUT MIGHT HAVE USED THE WRONG STEERING INPUT CAUSING THE RIGHT BOW OF VESSEL #1 TO STRIKE THE LEFT SIDE OF VESSEL #2.


BARDID: OK-2017-0025
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes flywheel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was being operated by passenger #1 floating close to shore, 1/4 mile to the  South, South West of the Clear Bay boat ramp. Vessel #1 was experiencing engine problems when Subject1 would put motor into gear. Subject1 had Operator that was a passenger now sitting at the helm to operate the forward and reverse control lever. Subject1 had taken off the motor cover and was trying to keep motor running while over riding the choke by hand, as he was working on and above the motor and telling Operator to push the lever forward, then to pull back to neutral. When doing so Operator pulled transmission lever in reverse causing the motor jump up causing the exposed turning fly wheel to strike the left outside portion of Subject1's lower leg. Subject1 got himself free from the motor and was able to shut down vessel. Subject1 then was able to self compress his wound and called 911 by his cell phone having Norman Fire and Little Axe Fire assist him and his passengers. Subject1 was transported by Norman EMS to the East side Norman ER, and was treated and released that same evening. Injuries was a 6inch open gash wound that received approx. 12 stitches. The Highway Patrol was not notified of this incident until the next day.


BARDID: OK-2017-0026
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAWTONKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MEDICINE PARK
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT HE WAS LEAVING THE NO WAKE ZONE FROM ROBINSON LANDING TRAVELING SOUTH.  WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS APPLIED, THE BOAT HESITATED AND THEN MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  WHEN THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 TURNED AROUND HE NOTICED A FIRE BALL BY THE ENGINE.  THE PASSENGERS OF THE VESSEL THEN JUMPED INTO THE WATER.  THE OPERATOR USED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.  THE VESSEL WAS TOWED BACK TO THE BOAT RAMP AT ROBINSON LANDING.  EMS ARRIVED AND TRANSPORTED VICTIMS 1 AND 2 TO COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WHERE THEY WERE TREATED AND RELEASED.


BARDID: OK-2017-0027
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: KETCHUM
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS HEADED BACK TO CHECK IN BAY TRAVELING NORTHEAST ALONG THE SHORELINE.  THE OPERATOR STATED SHE SAW ANOTHER VESSEL APPROACHING AT AN ANGLE, SO SHE TURNED VESSEL 1 TO THE LEFT.  AT THAT TIME, PASSENGER 1 FELL OFF THE BACK AND BEGAN YELLING FOR THE OPERATOR TO STOP.  

THE OPERATOR STATED SHE LOOKED BACK BRIEFLY AND WHEN SHE TURNED BACK AROUND SHE WAS HEADED STRAIGHT FOR A SMALL TREE ON THE SHORELINE.  VESSEL 1 WENT UP THE SHORELINE AND STRUCK A TREE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 833 FT EAST OF THE EAST EDGE OF CHECK IN BAY AND APPROX 4402 FT SOUTH OF THE WEST EDGE OF RAPER HOLLOW AND APPROXIMATELY 1.1 MILES SOUTH OF THE EAST SPILLWAY.


BARDID: OK-2017-0028
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: KETCHUM
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATE HE WAS LEAVING KETCHUM COVE TRAVELING NE TOWARD DROWNING CREEK.  VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING APPROX 17-18 MPH, PLOWING WITH THE BOW UP.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2 PRIOR TO IMPACT.  VESSEL 1 PASSENGER STATED THEY SAW VESSEL 2 JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT AND YELLED "NO, NO, NO!" BUT IT WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID THE COLLISION.  

OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED THAT SHE WAS OPERATING HER VESSEL LEAVING DRIPPING SPRINGS TRAVELING NW TOWARD DUCK CREEK.  VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 20 MPH AND REPORTED DIFFICULTY SEEING DUE TO THE SUN GOING DOWN AND GLARING OFF THE LAKE.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED THAT SHE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 1 UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT, AT WHICH TIME SHE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT BUT COULD NOT AVOID THE COLLISION.  

AFTER THE IMPACT, THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 WERE EJECTED INTO THE WATER AND WENT UNDER VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED SHE STRUCK HER HEAD 3 TIMES ON THE BOTTOM OF VESSEL 1.  PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK IN THE LEG BY THE PROPELLER OF VESSEL 1.  EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT VESSEL 2 WENT UNDER VESSEL 1 DURING THE COLLISION.


BARDID: OK-2017-0029
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DUNCAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DUNCAN
County: STEPHENS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS ANCHORED AND UNOCCUPIED APPROX 15 FT OFF THE SHORELINE.  VESSEL 1 WAS GOING TO LOAD THE PWC ONTO THE TRAILER.  VESSEL 1 OPERATOR ADVISED THAT HE DID APPROX 3 CIRCLES AT THE BOAT RAMP BEFORE LOADING THE PWC.  THE WAKE OF VESSEL 1 CAUSED VESSEL 2 TO IMPACT THE ROCKS ON THE SHORELINE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF VESSEL 2'S HULL.


BARDID: OK-2017-0030
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: PITTSBURG
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were both northbound on eufaula lake traveling side by side.  Vessel 1 made sudden sharp turn right and vessel 2 made sudden sharp turn left.  Vessels impacted approximately 130 yards north of longtown boat ramp.  Vessel 1 ramped over vessel 2.  Vessels 1 and 2 were both driven back to the boat ramp where the contacted ems and ok marine enforcement


BARDID: OK-2017-0031
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:11:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WISTER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WISTER
County: LE FLORE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ON PLANE COMING OUT OF THE MOUTH OF THE POTEAU RIVER AROUND A BLIND POINT. VESSEL 2 WAS ON PLANE COMING FROM THE LAKE INTO POTEAU RIVER ALSO AROUND A BLIND POINT.  BOTH VESSEL OPERATORS KNOW THE AREA AND THAT THE CHANNEL TO RUN IS VERY SMALL AND CLOSE TO SHORE LINE. 

VESSEL 2 SAW VESSEL 1 AT LAST SECOND, TURNED RIGHT AND RELEASED THE THROTTLE. VESSEL 2 OPERATOR STATED THAT IT APPEARED VESSEL 1 OPERATOR PANICKED AND TURNED LEFT PUTTING HIM STRAIGHT IN THE PATH OF VESSEL 2. VESSEL 2 STRUCK VESSEL 1 IN THE STARBOARD BOW, WENT AIRBORN AND STRUCK VESSEL 1 OPERATOR BEFORE OVERTURNING EJECTING BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER 1.


BARDID: OK-2017-0032
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 20th at approximately 1505 hours Vessel #1 (V#1) was on Thunderbird Lake at Fisherman's Point Boat dock .  When the operator advanced the accelerator and the occupants heard a pop and (V#1) caught fire.  The owner of Vessel #1 stated that he went and fueled his vessel prior the launching, he also stated that  he ran the ventilation fan as well.  The injured passenger was transported to the local burn center and was admitted for pain management. Operator failed to run blower long enough and failed to sufficiently vent fumes.;


BARDID: OK-2017-0033
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: TULSA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 had completed refueling and the vessel operator stated he turned on the blower for approximately seven minutes.  Vessel #1 operator attempted to start the motors an when he did a large explosion occurred in the engine compartment.  The explosion blew off the the engine cover with no post explosion fire.  A.O.I was at the Pier 51 refueling dock and .1 mile south of Pier 51 Boat Ramp.  One of Pier 51 maintenance technician and Vessel #1 operator's father discovered a fuel line to the generator had been disconnected.  Earlier that day Vessel #1 operator changed the battery in the vessel and possible stepped on the fuel causing the fuel leak in the engine compartment.


BARDID: OK-2017-0034
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL-1 AND VESSEL-2 WERE HEADING SOUTHWEST ON LAKE TENKILLER IN THE HORSESHOE BEND AREA.  V-2 WAS AHEAD OF V-1 AND V-1 PASSED ON V-2 STARBOARD SIDE.  V-1 MADE A HARD TURN TO THE STARBOARD SIDE IN AN ATTEMPT TO THROW OR SPRAY WATER ON V-2.  THE PASSENGER OF V-1 WAS THROWN OFF THE PORT SIDE AND STRUCK V-2'S BOW.  V-1 PASSENGER WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE WATER AND TAKEN TO SHORE.


BARDID: OK-2017-0035
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: TULSA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling southbound approximately 3 to 5 feet from Vessel #A starboard side.  

Vessel #2 was traveling north from Pier 5.  Witness stated he saw the northbound vessel lights and Vessel #1 operator broke away to the west.  Witness stated that he thought the boat was going to pass between him and the PWC.  
Vessel 1 was southbound and vessel 2 was northbound on Keystone Lake. For unknown reason, Vessel 1 turned to their left crossing in front of Vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was unable to avoid striking vessel 1 and its operator and passenger.  Both the operator and passenger of vessel 1 tested positive for alcohol with operator postmortem level of .16 g/dL in his blood and passenger postmortem level of .28 g/dL in her blood.  The operator of vessel 2 had 0.0 alcohol in blood and tested negative for drug screen.; 
A.O.I. was .4 mile north of Pier 51 Boat Ramp and .7 mile west of Lake Keystone Dam.  

Witness #1 recovered Vessel #1 operator and Vessel #1 victim 1 bodies and the PWC. Witness was the operator of a non-contact vessel. (All measurements are approximate)


BARDID: OK-2017-0036
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MEAD
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was cruising w/b when  Vessel #1 impacted large wake causing hull failure.  The impact caused passenger #1 to strike her head against gunnel of Vessel #1.  After impact operator of Vessel #1 beached the vessel at Roosevelt Brdg.


BARDID: OK-2017-0037
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHWEST APPROX. HALF OF A MILE SOUTH OF SHERWOOD POINT FOLLOWING A LARGE VESSEL AT A DISTANCE.  VESSEL 1 WAS RIDING ON THE CREST OF THE RIGHT WAKE FROM THE LARGE VESSEL. AS VESSEL 1 STEERED RIGHT TO COME OFF THE CREST DOWN INTO THE SWELL, THE PWC TURNED STARBOARD VERY SHARPLY EJECTING THE OPERATOR TO THE PORT SIDE.  

AS THE OPERATOR WAS EXITING, THE REAR PORT SIDE OF THE PWC STRUCK THE OPERATORS TAIL BONE BREAKING IT.  THE OPERATORS HUSBAND WAS FOLLOWING AT A DISTANCE ON HIS OWN PWC AND PULLED UP TO OFFER ASSISTANCE.  THE HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET HER TO THE SHORELINE AT SHERWOOD POINT AND WALK TO A RESIDENCE TO CALL FOR PAFFORD EMS.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS THEN TRANSPORTED TO MUSKOGEE ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL.  SHE WAS LATER TRANSPORTED TO ST. JOHNS HOSPITAL IN TULSA.


BARDID: OK-2017-0038
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HEFNER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OKLAHOMA CITY
County: OKLAHOMA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVED TO THE SCENE, VICTIM 1 WAS LAYING ON THE SIDEWALK WITH EMSA TREATING HER INJURIES.  THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL TOOK THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER TO WHERE THE BOAT WAS DOCKED.  SEVERAL BEER CANS WERE FLOATING IN THE WATER NEAR THE DOCKED VESSEL.  OPERATOR STATED THAT THE FEMALE PASSENGERS WERE STANDING UP IN A LINE AT THE BOW GATE DOING A "TITANIC" POSE AND DANCING WHILE THE VESSEL WAS UNDERWAY.  WHEN THE VESSEL HIT A WAVE OR WAKE, THE GATE SWUNG OPEN AND VICTIM 1 FELL FROM THE MOVING BOAT.  OPERATOR STATED HE TRIED TO STOP THE MOTOR BUT THE VICTIM WAS STRUCK IN THE FOOT AND LEG BY THE MOTOR OR SKEG OF THE VESSEL.  EVERYONE ON BOARD HAD BEEN DRINKING. 


BARDID: OK-2017-0039
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:32:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: KERR
NearestCityorTown: SALLISAW
County: SEQUOYAH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading north up the river channel.  The motor on vessel 1 started trimming up for a unknown reason.  The operator stopped the motor and began to try and figure out why the motor was trimming up.  During this time, the back of the boat turned and was then facing the waves.  The waves started coming over the back of the boat.  The operator went back and tried driving with the motor up, but there wasn't enough of the prop in the water to steer the boat correctly.  The water continued coming into the boat and the boat sank. 

 The operator and passenger were both able to hold onto the boat for a distance.  The operator who was wearing a pfd swam to the shoreline when they were approximately 40 yards from the bank.  He went to get help from the coast guard office.  When the coast guard workers arrived, they found the passenger laying face up in approximately two feet of water six feet from the shoreline.  This is approximatley 200 yards southeast of where the boat sank.  They placed him in thier boat and began cpr.  They took him back to their office where they placed an aed on his body and the machine said 'do not use' so cpr was stopped.  The approximate area where the boat sank was 475 yards west of the coast guard small cement boat dock and approximatley 820 yards northwest of the apple gate day use only boat ramp and approximatley 1334 yards northwest of the main apple gate boat ramp.  The boat was found in approximatley 5 feet of water 50 feet from the east shoreline, aprroximately 300 yards southeast from where the boat sank. The victim did have a pacemaker and defibrillator because of health problems.


BARDID: OK-2017-0040
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:08:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: OKMULGEE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OKMULGEE
County: OKMULGEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was drifting near pin oak landing.  Prior to the collision, the person who had been operating vessel 2 had taken a seat near the bow of vessel.  

Vessel 1 was traveling at a high rate of speed and quickly approaching the stern of vessel 2. Vessel 1 continued on its path and impacted the stern of vessel 2 and over-rode vessel 2 from stern to bow. 

 2 of vessel 2's passengers were ejected from the vessel. 

Nearby vessels came to the scene and assisted in getting the passengers out of the water and assisted in transported injured passengers and vessel 2 to the pin oak landing area.  Vessel 1 also made its way to pin oak landing.  Ems arrived at pin oak landing. The fatality passenger was pronounced dead at the scene by ems. 

Witnesses reported that vessel 1 had been operating recklessly prior to impacting vessel 2.  Area of the accident was approximately 257 yds north of pin oak boat ramp and approximately 688 yds west of the intake tower and approximately 170 yds north of north end of rock wall.


BARDID: OK-2018-0001
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAURIKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HASTINGS
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS DUCK HUNTING ON WAURIKA LAKE USING VESSEL 1 AS A DUCK BLIND.  DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON, VESSEL 1 CAPSIZED AND VICTIM 1 WAS THROWN OVERBOARD.  OVERTURNED VESSEL WAS LATER OBSERVED BY PASSER-BY WHO FOUND VICTIM 1, WHO WAS WEARING A LIFE JACKET, DECEASED ON THE SOUTH SHORE.


BARDID: OK-2018-0002
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 states he was anchored with stabilizing poles with lights on approx 200 yards west of the east point at the mouth of buncombe creek fishing they noticed vessel 2 approaching them from the north they stated that they stood up and began waving their arms   trying to get the attention of the operator of vessel 1 when it became apparent that he was not going to see them the operator  and passenger jumped out of vessel 1. 

Vessel 2 continued on hitting vessel 1 on the starboard side near the transom and rode over the top of vessel 1 coming to rest on the port side of vessel 1 when operator of vessel 2 realized what had happened he stopped and pulled the operator and passenger of vessel 1 out of the water and rendered them aid. 

Operator vessel 2 states he was south bound out of buncombe creek with his 5 passengers for a guided fishing trip.  He further stated he did not vessel 1 before impact. 

Operator of vessel 2 complaining of leg and back pain stated he would drive himself to the hospital later .  Area of the accident was approx 200 yards west of the east of the  point off mouth of buncombe creek and approx  400 yards east of the west point off mouth of buncombe creek and approx 400 yards east of the boat slips at buncombe creek.


BARDID: OK-2018-0003
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GORE
County: SEQUOYAH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHWEST ON LAKE TENKILLER WHEN PASSENGER 1'S HAT BLEW OFF. THE OPERATOR TURNED  AROUND TO RETRIEVE THE HAT. AS VESSEL 1 APPROACHED THE HAT, PASSENGER 1 JUMPED INTO THE WATER FROM VESSEL 1 TO RETRIEVE HIS HAT. AS PASSENGER 1 SWAM BACK TO THE VESSEL AND ATTEMPTED TO REBOARD THE VESSEL, HE WAS STRUCK BY THE PROPELLER.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROXIMATELY .25 MILES NORTH OF SKUNK ISLAND AND APPROX .12 MILES EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE AND APPROX .43 MILES WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2018-0004
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. GIBSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CHOUTEAU
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated they were traveling down the river with all their bowfishing lights on and noticed several other boats that had their navigation lights and that they never seen any lights on vessel 2 which was sitting disabled in the middle of the river and struck vessel 2 on the starboard side of the bow and went over vessel 2. Both occupants on vessel 2 jumped overboard to prevent getting struck by vessel 1. 

The operator of vessel 2 stated that they had been fishing and when they started down the river their motor just stopped and died. He stated that he had his navigation lights on but after impact the dash had been damaged and was unable to see if they were actually functional. Passenger from vessel 2 complained of leg pain from striking something aboard vessel 2 during the process of jumping overboard.  Area of the accident was approx .33 miles west of the point of mazie landing  and approx 345 feet south of the north shoreline and approx 244 feet north of the south shoreline.


BARDID: OK-2018-0005
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 19, 2018 at approximately 22:24 hours Vessel #1 (V#1) and Vessel #2(V#2) were on Thunderbird Lake in Cleveland county Oklahoma.  With V#1 was traveling in an easterly direction and V#2 traveling in a south westerly direction.  When V#1 struck V#2 at a 30 to 60-degree angle, ejecting the operator, then striking the passenger of V#2.   

V#1 rotated clockwise causing V#2 to rotate counter clockwise which allowed the lower unit of V#1 to strike the starboard side of V#2.  Area of impact on Thunderbird Lake is referenced from three reference points. Reference Point #1 (RP#1) was 0.84 miles south east from the south east corner of the parking lot of Fisher Point Boat Ramp.  Reference Point #2 (RP#2) was 0.67 miles south of the intersection of Alameda Dr. & Indian Point Rd. Reference Point #3 (RP#3) was 1.49 miles north of the intersection of Oklahoma SH 9 & Clear Bay Ave.  

Vessel 1 Operator also tested positive for Opiates and Cannabinoids in his blood from the OSBI Toxicology Report.


BARDID: OK-2018-0007
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. GIBSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OKAY
County: WAGONER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE WAS FOLLOWING VESSEL 2 ON THE LEFT SIDE APPROX 10' BEHIND HIM. HE DIDNT REALIZE VESSEL 2 WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND DIDNT HAVE TIME TO AVOID HITTING HIM. VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE PORT SIDE STRIKING THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROXIMATELY .14 MILES NORTH OF WAHOO BAY BOAT RAMP AND APPROXIMATELY 446 FEET SOUTH OF THE SEQUOYAH STATE PARK SOUTH SHORELINE AND APPROXIMATELY .29 MILES EAST OF WAHOO BAY COURTESY DOCK.


BARDID: OK-2018-0008
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling North on Lake Tenkiller by the Cookson Bluffs. Vessel #1 slowed and was struck from the rear by Vessel #2, which was also traveling North engaged in jumping Vessel #1 wake. Area of the accident was approx. .2 miles south of Barnacle Bills point and approx. .4 miles northwest of Cookson Boat Ramp and approx. .45 miles southwest of Sizemore Boat Ramp South.


BARDID: OK-2018-0009
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/26/18 at approx. 2000 hrs.  Operator of vessel 1 was attempting to move vessel 1, which had been involved in a boat crash at the buncombe creek marina in which troopers had just finished working.  The operator in that incident was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol. Operator of vessel 1 was taking possession vessel 1 and was attempting to move vessel 1 into a boat slip at buncombe creek marina.  When operator placed vessel 1 into drive, vessel 1 accelerated at a high rate of speed causing vessel 1 to launch onto buncombe creek marina walkway and strike a golfcart coming to rest on top of said golf cart which was occupied by the owner of buncombe creek marina who complained of trunk, arm and leg injury but refused treatment at the scene.  Golf cart was also occupied by an employee of buncombe creek marina and was complaining of trunk arm and leg injury but also refused treatment at scene.  The golf cart had extensive damage to rear and top.  

Troop w mechanic inspected the vessel and determined that there was a problem with the throttle control cable and it was hung up in full throttle which would cause vessel to accelerate like it did when placed into forward.  Vessel 1 was towed to the boat slip at buncombe slip. Area of the accident was approx 200 feet west of the buncombe creek boat ramp and approx 85 feet south of buncombe creek boat slip and approx 100 feet east of the buncombe creek gas dock.


BARDID: OK-2018-0010
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT SHE HAD NO EXPERIENCE OPERATING ANY TYPE OF VESSEL. SHE STATED THE VESSEL DRIFTED AWAY FROM THE DOCK AND SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE VESSEL BACK TO THE DOCK AND WHEN SHE PUT THE VESSEL IN FORWARD IT ACCELERATED AND SHE HIT THE DOCK AND LANDED ON TOP OF THE DOCK AND FENCE.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 200 FEET WEST OF THE BUNCOMBE CREEK BOAT RAMP AND APPROX 85 FEET SOUTH OF THE BUNCOMBE CREEK BOAT SLIPS AND APPROX 100 FEE EAST OF THE BUNCOMBE CREEK GAS DOCK.  She was arrested for BUI.


BARDID: OK-2018-0011
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOLDENVILLE CITY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HOLDENVILLE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHWEST ON HOLDENVILLE LAKE . VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHEAST ON HOLDENVILLE LAKE. VESSEL 1 DRIVER DIDNT SEE VESSEL 2 UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE AND RAN INTO VESSEL 2. THE APPROXIMATE P.O.I. WAS 792 YARDS EAST OF THE MAIN BOAT RAMP ON HOLDENVILLE LAKE AND APPROXIMATLEY 193 YARDS SOUTH OF THE MAIN BOAT RAMP. THEY WERE APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS FROM THE SOUTH SHORELINE AT THE P.O.I..  P.O.R. IS UNKNOWN BOTH VESSEL'S HAD LEFT THE LAKE .


BARDID: OK-2018-0012
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOLDENVILLE CITY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HOLDENVILLE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS DRIFTING ON THE WATER TALKING TO FRIENDS FACING SOUTHEAST. VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHEAST ON HOLDENVILLE LAKE. VESSEL 1 DRIVER DID'NT SEE VESSEL 2 AND RAN INTO VESSEL 2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. THE P.O.I. WAS APPROXIMATELY .6 OF A MILE EAST OF THE MAIN BOAT RAMP AND APPROXIMATELY .1 MILE NORTH OF THE MAIN BOAT RAMP. THE P.O.I. WAS ALSO APPROXIMATELY 105 YARDS FROM THE SOUTH SHORELINE. THE P.O.R. IS UNKNOWN DUE TO BOTH VESSEL OPERATORS LEAVING THE LAKE.


BARDID: OK-2018-0013
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 OPERATOR STATES HE WAS CRUISING W/B WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COME FROM THE LOWER UNIT OF VESSEL 1.  HE THEN STOPPED VESSEL 1 AND DETERMINED HE HAD MECHANICAL FAILURE TO DRIVE SHAFT AND INBOARD DRIVE. VESSEL 1 BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER.  VESSEL 1 WAS THEN TOWED TO BUNCOMBE CREEK MARINA AND LOADED ON TRAILER.   THIS REPORT IS BASED ON STATMENTS MADE BY OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1. AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .5 MILES SOUTH OF BUNCOMBE CREEK MARINA AND APPROX .75 MILES NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 800 FEET EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2018-0014
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: DISNEY
County: MAYES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS BACKING WEST.  VESSEL 2 WAS DOCKED FACING WEST TOWARD THE FUEL DOCK AT CERDAR POINT MARINA.  DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE (BROKEN THROTTLE CABLE), VESSEL 1 BACKED IN TO THE OUTBOARD MOTOR OF VESSEL 2.  THE POINT OF IMPACT AND POINT OF REST WAS APPROX 301 FEET WEST OF TEH WEST EDGE OF BEACH DRIVE, APPROX 964 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH EDGE OF STATE HIGHWAY 28 AND APPROX 1.29 MILES EAST OF THE EAST EDGE OF COLEMAN DRIVE.


BARDID: OK-2018-0015
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V-1 SAID THEY LAUNCHED FROM THE SOUTH RAMP AT CHICKEN CREEK AND HE HAD RAN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM BEFORE STARTING V-1.  V-1 WAS HEADED IN A S/W DIRECTION AND HAD TRAVELED APP.  .5 MILES WHEN V-1 STARTED LOSING POWER. P-1 SAID SHE SMELLED SMOKE AND THEY NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. BOTH OCCUPANTS GRABBED THEIR P.F.D. AND FLAGGED DOWN A FRIEND IN ANOTHER VESSEL THAT WAS CLOSE. BY THIS TIME THE ENGINE AREA HAD FLAMES COMING FROM IT AND OCCUPANTS DIDN'T FEEL SAFE IN LIFTING ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO TRY TO USE FIRE EXT. BOTH OCCUPANTS BOARDED FRIENDS VESSEL. V-1 BURNED TO WATERLINE AND SUNK.


BARDID: OK-2018-0016
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. GIBSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAGONER
County: WAGONER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 OPERATOR STATED THAT A BOAT WENT BY AND SHE TURNED SHARP TO THE LEFT TO JUMP THE WAKE.AFTER HITTING THE WAKE, HER BOYFRIEND, PASSANGER 1 GRABBED HER. BOTH OPERATOR AND PASSENGER FELL OFF THE VESSEL TO THE RIGHT HITTING THE WATER HARD. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 FELT SHARP PAINS IN HER RIGHT SIDE AND BREAST. VESSEL 1 OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED BY WAGONER EMS TO WAGONER HOSPITAL, AND WAS ADMITTED FOR OBSERVATION. AREA OF ACCIDENT WAS APPROX 100 YDS SOUTH OF FLAT ROCK POINT AND APPROX 200 YDS NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORE LINE AND APPROX 150 YDS EAST OF ROCKY POINT.


BARDID: OK-2018-0017
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Once on scene i observed no signs of any damaged or broken down vessels. Trp. Officer had located vessel #2 already been loaded on boat trailer parked inside the camping area having major damage on the left side, showed signs of taken on water. I was able to locate vessel #1 still on beach area of hog creek with minor damage.
I made contact with driver of vessel #1 and a possible witness. Driver of both vessels stated that they were not injured from the crash. Driver of vessel #2 had an odor of alcohol and was given a field sobriety test having enough clues to ask driver of vessel #2 for a states breath test. Driver of vessel #2 said yes to the states test. Trp. Officer transported driver of vessel #2 administered the states breath test with a b.a. of 0.07, which is under the state legal limit and no charges filed on driver of vessel #2.
Trp. examined both vessels and got all three of the witness statements.
Vessel #1 was coming from the west side of the hog creek boat ramp aiming to go between vessel #2 and a no wake buoy. Vessel #2 had just came from the east shore of hog creek to go west bound and drift just outside of the no wake buoy to wait for its trailer to back in the water to load vessel #2.
Vessel #1 continued to close in on vessel #2 at a speed too fast for being with in 50ft of another vessel. Driver of vessel #2 stated to me that he had waved and yelled at vessel #1 to slow down and go wide, when vessel #1 seemed to be on a head on collison driver of vessel #2 hit the gas and turned hard right to avoid impact.
Driver of vessel #1 stated that she had seen vessel #2 by the no wake buoy and continued to go by buoy and vessel #2.
When driver of vessel #1 realized she was on a head on collison she turned hard left and got off the gas going into a no power control to steer vessel #1.
Vessel #1 impacted with its right front bow into the left front side of vessel #2, causing a large gaping hole in vessel #2. After 1st p.o.i. vessel #1 rotated counter clockwise to 2nd p.o.i. with vessel #2 slapping the left rear side of vessel #2 causing another major fracture and hole.
The driver of vessel #1 was ejected at some point of the 1st p.o.i. and struck her body onto vessel #1 and possibly vessel #2 before going into the water. Driver of vessel #1 life jacket had a coast guard lot number of 3c017.
Both vessels were moved off the water for a controlled rest.
Witness stated he thought that vessel #2 had cut off vessel #1. 
When i asked driver of vessel #1 why she waited until the last minute and made a decision to turn left, she stated that her closing speed was faster then she realized and panic thinking vessel #2 would stay still.
During the investigation and boat inspection vessel #2 had all required equipment on board, vessel #1 did not.
Vessel #1 had improper decal numbers displayed, did not have registration on board, did not have a fire ext. On board, and did not have any sounding device.
Driver of vessel #1 failed to obey stay to the right nav rule when approaching another vessel, and speeds too great when closer then 50ft of another vessel.
I was informed days later that driver of vessel #1 had gone to the hospital to be looked at and was released the same day having bruising and scratches noted on her body.


BARDID: OK-2018-0018
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OVERBROOK
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS STOPPED ABOUT TO DEPART VESSEL TO SWIM, WHEN VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO SPLASH WATER ONTO VESSEL 2 . OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 LET OFF THE THROTTLE AND STRUCK VESSEL T2 IN THE PORT SIDE.  AREA OF IMPACT IS 03/10 EAST OF THE MARINA AND 02/10 NORTH OF ROCK TOWER.


BARDID: OK-2018-0019
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SKIATOOK
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was attempting to jump vessel 1 wake.  Vessel 2 stated that he was going around 20 mph and around 10' behind vessel 1 attempting to jump his wake when vessel 1 driver jumped off. Vessel 2 driver then ran over vessel 1 driver hitting him in the head. Area of accident was approximately 200 yards east of Tallchief Point and approximately .5 mile north of Tallchief Boat Ramp.


BARDID: OK-2018-0020
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: CREEK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE CRUISING. VESSEL 1 APPROX 50 MPH AND VESSEL 2 APPROX 10 MPH.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 LOOKED UP AND SAW THAT VESSEL 1 WAS GOING TO HIT THEM. VESSEL 2 OPERATOR GRABBED PASSENGER 1 AND RAN TOWARD STERN OF THE  BOAT. VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE PORT SIDE AND RAMPED OVER THEM.

VESSEL 1 DRIVER  STATED HE WAS GOING AROUND 50 MPH LOOKING AT A SEA DOO BEHIND HIM AND NEVER SAW VESSEL 2. AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROX .25 MILE SOUTH OF AKDAR PARK AND APPROX 1 MILE EAST OF ROCKY CLIFF.


BARDID: OK-2018-0021
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OVERBROOK
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TURNING AROUND AND WAS BLINDED BY THE SUN. OPERATOR ASSUMED SHE WAS CLEARED OF THE DOCK AND ACCELerATED . VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE DOCK WITH THE BOW OF THE VESSEL. A.O.I OF IMPACT IS 75 FT WEST OF THE SHORE LINE AND APPROX 2318 FT SW OF TIPS POINT AND APPROX 4610 FT NORTH OF THE STORAGE LOT DOCK.


BARDID: OK-2018-0022
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 operator states he was at anchor with his navigation lights on just north of the roosevelt bridge and east of the main span waiting on all of the other vessels to clear out after watching the fireworks display at the roosevelt bridge. He further states that he saw a vessel approaching him from the north that was south bound he states as the vessel got closer he began waving his arms and shouting at the operator but the operator never changed his course. He states that he and his passengers ran to the front of his vessel and hunkered down bracing for the impact. 
The other vessel hit him in the transom and continued into the passenger compartment before stopping and sliding off of his vessel on the starboard side into the water he states the other vessel appeared to be some type of bass boat brownish in color and was occupied by 5 or 6 people. 
He states that the other operator cursed at him and drove off continuing south bound. After the crash the operator of vessel one returned to his slip never seeing the other vessel again. Area of the accident was approximately 50 yards north of the roosevelt bridge and approximately 100 feet east of the bridges main span and approx 100 yards west of the roosevelt bridge rip rap.


BARDID: OK-2018-0023
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OVERBROOK
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS DRIFFING IN OPEN WATER. VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND TOWARDS THE MARINA. VESSEL 2 AND VESSEL 1 LIGHTS WERE ON AND OPERATIONAL. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND STRUCK VESSEL 2 IN THE STARBOARD SIDE  TOWARDS THE STERN. VESSEL 1 IMPACTED VESSEL TO WITH THE BOW OF HIS VESSEL. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SHOWED SIGNS OF INTOXICATION.  AREA OF IMPACT IS 02/10 OF MILES EAST OF THE MARINA AND 03/10 OF MILE NORTH OF TUCKERS TOWER.


BARDID: OK-2018-0024
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. GIBSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAGONER
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS acCELLERATING TO PULL THE WAKE BOARDER UP ON PLANE. WAKE BOARDER WAS UNABLE TO GET UP AND FELL, STRIKING THE WATER WITH HIS BODY AND WAKE BOARD. WAKE BOARDER COMPLAINED OF LEG INJURIES AND EMS WAS CALLED. EMS ARRIVED ON SCENE AND ASSESSED THE INJURIES AND TREATED TO STABILIZE AND TRANSPORTED TO ST FRANCIS IN TULSA, FOR TREATMENT. AREA ACCIDENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET WE OF TEH WEST EDGE OF WILDWOOD PUBLIC USE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET E OF P50 ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY .25 MILES SOUTH OF R750 ROAD.


BARDID: OK-2018-0026
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROKEN BOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BROKEN BOW
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR/VICTIM WAS KAYAKING OFF OF EAGLE POINT WITH HIS DOG RIDING ON THE KAYAK.  THE KAYAK OVERTURNED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON AND BOTH THE VICTIM AND HIS DOG WERE EJECTED INTO THE WATER.  THE DOG PANICKED AND CLIMBED ON TOP OF THE OPERATOR/VICTIM FORCING HIM UNDER WATER.  THE WITNESS, WHO WAS IN ANOTHER KAYAK AND KAYAKING WITH THE VICTIM, WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VICTIM TO SHORE. THE VICTIM WAS FLOWN TO ST. MICHAELS HOSPITAL BY AIR-EVAC AND WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS TREATED FOR NON-FATAL DROWNING SYMPTOMS.  PASSENGER DOG WAS ABLE TO SWIM TO SHORE UNDER HIS OWN POWER AND WAS UNINJURED.  AREA OF THE ACCIDENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET EAST OF EAGLE POINT AND APPROXIMATELY 131 FEET WEST OF EAGLE POINT ISLAND AND APPROXIMATELY 4163 FEET NORTH OF THE SPILLWAY.


BARDID: OK-2018-0027
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling northeast on tenkiller lake when it was struck from the rear by vessel #2, which was also traveling northeast on tenkiller lake. After impact, vessel #2 overrode vessel #1 before landing back in the water. Vessel #2 continued circling to the left for an unknown amount of time before the passenger of vessel #2 was able to pull the throttle back, according to the operator and passengers of vessel #1. Vessel #1 pulled alongside of vessel #2 after it stopped and remained a drift until trooper cross arrived on scene.
   the occupants of vessel #1 stated that they did notice that the navigation lights of vessel #2 were on.  The operator of vessel #1 stated that he also had navigation lights on in his vessel also, but after the impact, vessel #1 operator stated that they had lost the navigation lights. Vessel #1 360 light pole was bent 90 degrees to the right and was crushed. 
  the operator and passenger of vessel #2 were both  transported by patrol boat to burnt cabin marina to meet cherokee nation ems. Both subjects were then transported to northeastern health system hospital for medical treatment. Area of the accident was approx .83 miles southwest of the east shoreline and approx .52 miles west of the east shoreline and approx .41 miles east of the west shoreline.


BARDID: OK-2018-0028
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKIATOOK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SPERRY
County: OSAGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 was being pulled on a tube by vessel #1.  Vessel #1 turned extremely sharp causing slack in the rope.  Victim #1 leg came entangled in the rope as the rope tightened back up causing rope burn and a deep cut on the back side of leg, just behind the knee.


BARDID: OK-2018-0030
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE PROPERTY POND
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
AT APPROXIMATELY 0400 ON 27 JULY 2018, OPERATOR/VICTIM AND TWO JUVENILE MALES WERE CANOEING ON A PRIVATE POND.  FOR UNKNOWN REASON THE CANOE CAPSIZED AND ALL THREE OCCUPANTS WENT INTO THE WATER.  THE TWO JUVENILE MALES WERE WEARING PFDS AND THEY SWAM TO A FLOATING DOCK NEARBY. OPERATOR/VICTIM WAS NOT WEARING A PFD AT THE TIME AND WENT UNDER THE WATER AND NEVER RESURFACED.  VICTIM'S BODY WAS RECOVERED APPROXIMATELY 10 FT NORTH EAST OF THE FLOATING DOCK IN APPROXIMATELY 12FT OF WATER BY DRAG METHOD.  The operator had been drinking.


BARDID: OK-2018-0031
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANNFORD
County: PAWNEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK HIS VESSEL ON THE SWIM BEACH ON HOUSEBOAT ISLAND ON LAKE KEYSTONE.  VESSEL #2 WAS ALREADY PARKED ON THE SWIM BEACH AND WAS UNOCCUPIED.  VESSEL #1 OPERATOR WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND DROVE HIS VESSEL INTO THE BACK OF VESSEL #2.  A.O.I. WAS .7 MILE EAST OF AKDAR BOAT RAMP AND 26 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH BANK OF HOUSEBOAT ISLAND.
*ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE*


BARDID: OK-2018-0032
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ENOS
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/25/18 at approx. 1518 hrs TROOPERS were dispatched to a vessel on fire at Treasure Island on Lake Texoma.  At approx. 1548 hrs. we arrived on scene and observed a White 45 ft. 2004 Sea Ray Sundancer (registered to the operator), on the N. side of Treasure Island that had smoke coming from inside the Cabin area of the Vessel.  Enos Fire department and Boat Tow USA were working on putting the fire out.  The vessel operator was on the vessel at the time of the fire starting and had gotten off the vessel unharmed and was transported to the Mill Creek Marina by the Coast Guard Auxiliary.  I asked some Army Corps of Engineer Rangers to go to the Marina and try to locate vessel 1 operator to get information on the incident and to check on his condition .  The Rangers made contact with the operator and advised that he was ok and that they witnessed no indications of him being under the influence of alcohol other intoxicating substance.  Enos Fire and Boat Tow USA put the fire out completely and Boat Tow USA later towed the vessel to Mill Creek Marina where the vessel was lifted out of the water and placed on dry land.  I spoke with the vessel operator on 08/26/18 and he advised me that he had just anchored at Treasure Island and a friend of his had pulled up along side his vessel and tied off to his vessel.  He stated that he walked down into the cabin of his vessel and immediately detected a strong odor of smoke.  Thinking that the Amps. on his radio was getting hot, he turned off all of the vessel battery switches.   The operator could still see and smell smoke and it looked to be coming from under the deck of the vessel in the cabin so he pulled up a hatch on the deck and observed flames coming from the front thruster compartment area.  The operator then exited the cabin and assisted his friend with moving his vessel away from his and by the time they finished moving his vessel, his vessel was completely engulfed in flames.  He then called for help and stood on the shore of Treasure Island.  I spoke with one of the Tow Boat USA workers who was first on scene and he confirmed that the fire initiated in the Cabin of the Vessel and that the fire was too large for his Fire Extinguisher.


BARDID: OK-2018-0033
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: ZENA
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT THE VICTIM HAD FALLEN OfF AN INNER TUBE THAT HE HAD BEEN TOWING BEHIND VESSEL 1.  THE VICTIM COMPLAINED OF STOMACH PAIN AND WAS TAKEN TO A BOAT DOCK IN DROWNING CREEK.  GROVE EMS TRANSPORTED THE VICTIM TO GROVE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.


BARDID: OK-2018-0034
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:33:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ILLINOIS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS FLOATING DOWN RIVER AND FELL OUT OF A 2 PERSON KAYAK. VICTIM WAS CAUGHT UP IN A DOWNED TREE AND DUE TO AN UNKNOWN REASON, WENT UNDER WATER FOR APPROCIMATELY 5 TO 10 MINUTES. VICTIM WAS FOUND FACE DOWN IN THE WATER AND REMOVED.  CPR WAS STARTED BY BYSTANDERS.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS RAMP WHERE AN EMS AMBULANCE TRANSPORTED THE VICTIM TO ST JOHNS HOSPITAL IN TULSA.  THE VICTIM DIED AT APPROX 1826 HOURS ON 09-03-2018.


BARDID: OK-2018-0035
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: KETCHUM
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 LEFT MOONIES ON SOUTH GRAND LAKE AND WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND TOWARDS DUCK CREEK.  VESSEL 2 WAS ADRIFT JUST SOUTH OF DUCK CREEK, FACING NORTH.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT SHE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2 UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. JSUT PRIOR TO IMPACT OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED SHE SWERVED TO THE LEFT.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE PORT SIDE WITH VESSEL 1'S STARBOARD SIDE.  OWNER OF VESSEL 2 STATED THAT HE SAW VESSEL 1 APPROACHING THEM AND WAS YELLING AND WAVING HIS ARMS TRYING TO GET THE DRIVERS ATTENTION.  VESSEL 2'S NAVIGATION LIGHTS WERE IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION.


BARDID: OK-2018-0036
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: EUCHA
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH IN THE MAIN LAKE AREA BETWEEN CHECK IN BAY AND RAPER HOLLOW.  VESSEL 1 HIT A LARGE WAKE CAUSING PASSENGER 1 TO BE THROWN INTO THE GUNWALE OF THE BOAT AND CAUSING INJURY.  THE VICTIM SUFFERED FROM BROKEN RIBS AND A CUT ON THE ARM.


BARDID: OK-2018-0037
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE O THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: KETCHUM
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS FOUND ABANDONED AFTER IT HAD RAN UP ON THE SHORELINE JUST WEST OF SAWMILL HOLLOW. THE VESSEL HAD CAUSED A LARGE HOLE TO BE WASHED INTO THE SHORELINE WHERE SOMEONE HAD APPARENTLY ATTEMPTED TO BACK THE VESSEL OFF OF THE SHORELINE AFTER IT HAD CRASHED.  BOTH KEYS WERE STILL IN THE IGNITION AND IN THE OFF POSITION.  BOTH THROTTLE LEVERS WERE IN THE REVERSE POSITION. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF ANY APPARENT INJURIES SINCE NO BLODD EVIDENCE WAS FOUND ONBOARD.  THE VESSEL HAD A LARGE AMOUNT OF EMPTY ALCOHOL BOTTLES ALL THROUGHOUT THE VESSEL AND A GLASS MARIJUANA PIPE ON BOARD.  INVESTIGATORS MADE CONTACT WITH THE OWNER WHO STATED HE WAS IN IOWA AND HAD NOT BEEN ON HIS BOAT RECENTLY.  INVESTIGATORS MADE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER BOATER AT THE SAME MARINA AND WHO HAS A BOAT SLIP NEAR WHERE VESSEL 1 IS USUALLY KEPT.  THIS PERSON SAID HE HAD BEEN ON HIS OWN VESSEL ALL WEEKEND UNTIL ABOUT 1400 HOURS ON SUNDAY AND THAT VESSEL 1 WAS IN ITS SLIP WHEN HE LEFT.  THERE IS NO VIDEO SURVEILENCE OF THE MARINA OR DOCK AREA.  TOWBOAT US RECOVERED THE BOAT AND HAS THE BOAT IN STORAGE.


BARDID: OK-2018-0038
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARL BLACKWELL LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STILLWATER
County: PAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND JUST WEST OF THE SPILLWAY.  VESSEL 2 WAS PERFORMING "DOUGHNUTS" IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION JUST WEST OF THE SPILLWAY DAM.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 1.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE WAS GOING TO PASS BY VESSEL 2 ON THE NORTH (STARBOARD) SIDE OF VESSEL 2 WHEN VESSEL 2 TURNED OUT OF HIS "DOUGHNUT" AS VESSEL 1 WAS PASSING.  VESSEL 2 STRUCK VESSEL 1 NEAR THE STERN ON THE STARBOARD SIDE PUNCTURING A HOLE IN THE HULL CAUSING VESSEL 1 TO BEGIN SINKING.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 156 FEET WEST OF THE EAST SHORELINE AND APPROX 120 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH SHORELINE AND APPROX 2608 FEET EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE.


BARDID: OK-2018-0039
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE PROPERTY POND
NearestCityorTown: IDABEL
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Both victims started fishing around 1430 hours on december 23rd 2018.  A third person that had traveled to the private lake with both victims, left around 1500 hours in the vehicle to travel back to town to get some food for one of the victims that had diabetes.  Around 1530 hours, the land owner stated that he drove down and saw the vessel floating near the center of the lake unattended. 
He stated he didnt think much about it because the vehicle was gone so he assumed the victims had left.  Owner said that he had met them in passing as they were coming in and saw that they had a small vessel on top of their vehicle.  When the third party to the victims arrived back to the lake around 1600 hours, he also saw the vessel floating unattended approx. 50 yards north of the south shoreline.  This location was a good distance from where owner saw the vessel.  After making phone calls to family members to have them help to try and find the victims, they contacted the mccurtain county sheriff's office.  The sheriff's office, along with idabel fire dept, broken bow fire dept., and few volunteer fire departments arrived and began a water search.  
The boat had swamped to the point that it was stationary in the same location that the third party had observed it.  During the water search, searchers discovered a ball cap floating in the water within 10 ft. Of the vessel. They also noticed that there were a few fish on stringers in the water that was inside the vessel. After unsuccessful attempts using a drag bar were made, they suspended the search just after midnight.

On monday, december 24th, 2018, the search continued just after daylight. Victim 1 was recovered at 0845 hours in approx. 8 ft. Of water with 15 ft. Of the vessel by idabel fire dept. Using a drag bar.  At 0905 hours, victim 2 was recovered in the same location by idabel fire dept. By using a drag bar. The water temperature was 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Both victims were taken to the east shoreline to the gravel ramp where the medical examiner was contacted.  The medical examiner arrived at the scene at approx. 1235 hours and took possession of both victims.

The vessel used, had no identifying numbers.  On the starboard side rear, were faded letters that said lonestar.  No other letters or numbers could be found.


BARDID: OK-2019-0002
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PORUM
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approaching the south side of the courtesy dock at porum landing east boat ramp at idle speed.  Passenger 1 was standing on the bow waiting to grab the railing of the dock. As vessel 1 approached, passenger 1 leaned and grabbed the railing. The starboard side of the bow bumped the side of the dock and bounced off the dock.  

Passenger 1 did not let go of the railing.  As separation was created between the dock and the vessel, passenger 1 fell overboard in between the dock and vessel 1.  

Passenger 1 pant leg got hung on the cleat on the starboard side of vessel 1.  The pant leg ripped and the cleat caused a deep laceration approx. 8 inches long on the inside of passenger 1  left leg from the shin to the ankle.  

Muskogee county ems arrived and transported passenger 1 to st. Francis hospital in tulsa to treat his injury. Area of the accident was approx 6 feet south of the south edge of the courtesy dock and approx 45 feet east of the east shoreline and approx 100 feet south of the porum landing east boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2019-0003
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TOM STEED LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MOUNTAIN PARK
County: KIOWA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #2 WAS 200 YDS EAST OF THE WEST SHORELINE OF THE CHANNEL AND 1/4 MILE NORTH OF DAM WITH MOTOR NOT RUNNING. VESSEL OPERATOR OF UNIT #2 HAD JUST PULLED UP ANCHOR WHEN VESSEL #1 WAS EATBOUND AND FAILED TO SEE UNIT #2 BECAUSE OPERATOR OF VESSEL  #1 DID NOT PUT HIS FRONT SEAT DOWN BEFORE TAKING OFF CAUSING VESSEL #1 TO COLLIDE WITH VESSEL #2 STRIKING VESSEL #2 IN PORT STERN AREA. POR FOR BOTH VESSELS WAS NOT DETERMINED DUE TO BOTH OPERATORS LEAVING THE SCENE TO LOAD UP.


BARDID: OK-2019-0004
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARDIS
NearestCityorTown: CLAYTON
County: PUSHMATAHA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 began to take on water due to a crack in the weld on the hull. Operator beached the vessel and called another vessel to tow him in, while in tow, vessel 1 capsized and became stuck on a stump and had to be retrieved by a towing company.


BARDID: OK-2019-0005
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 Operator was test driving a PWC. The PWC began to stutter like the motor was flooded and the PWC came to abrupt stop, then began to take on water from the rear. Operator was able to call his father who called Tow Boat US Towing Company for help. Tow Boat US was able to bring Operator and PWC back to shore.


BARDID: OK-2019-0006
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FOSS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BUTLER
County: CUSTER
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: battery
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored on sunset beach.  Operator of vessel 1 was going to leave for an approaching storm.  Vessel 1 would not start due to battery failure, and was stranded on the beach. Vessel 2 put in at mouse creek and went  to sunset beach to assist vessel 1 with a new battery.  Vessel 1 would not start with the new battery.  Vessel 2 towed vessel 1 away from sunset beach headed toward mouse creek.  Vessel 1 took on water and started to swamp.  

Vessel 2 pulled up next to vessel 1 and damage was done to the vessels while the operator and passengers from vessel 1 boarded vessel 2.  Vessel 1 was swamped and was blown into the dam with only the bow out of the water.  

Vessel 1 was damaged in the center of the  port side from a fixed object in the water.  Vessel 2 could not make it back to mouse creek and went back to sunset beach and beached the vessel for the night.   The aoi of v1 and v2 is based on the remarks from the operators of v1 and v2.  Due to the low visibility  they were unsure of their location at the time of impact.  All vessels were removed from the lake by the owners.


BARDID: OK-2019-0007
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling East bound pulling a tube with said riders  along the South shore line of Little Axe Cove. Vessel #1 came around the point of the shore to go North. As Vessel #1 came around point now getting closer to the shore line. Operator of vessel #1 then saw a moored vessel on the east shore line tied to a tree, and a vessel moored approx. 50 yards to the east of the shore line just sitting in the water. 

Vessel #1 coming into the cove fast and swinging his tube with riders to the right, drove his vessel in between the two moored vessels. As vessel # 1 proceeded North operator made a hard right turn to avoid crashing into a group of small tress that was in the high flood stage waters causing the tube and its riders to swing hard left, causing the tube to flip over ejecting the two passengers. 

Passenger #1 was sitting on the left side of the tube prior the ejection and was flung into the motor of the Vessel #2 that was moored and tied to a tree. Passenger #2  was sitting on the right side of the tube had been ejected and  traveled just north and east of vessel #2 coming to rest in the water not striking anything. Passenger # 2 did state his ankle hurt, but refused treatment at the scene.   Operator of vessel #1 circled around the vessel moored 50 yards from shore and parked his vessel next to vessel #2 to check on his passengers and asked someone to call for help. Operator of vessel # 1 and the passengers on the tube spoke very poor English causing a difficulty in communication. Passenger # 2 was transported to OU Medical Hospital in OKC and admitted for for a fractured pelvis, transported by Norman EMS.


BARDID: OK-2019-0008
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARL BLACKWELL LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STILLWATER
County: PAYNE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was towing victim 1 on water skis east on lake north of ski point jetty.  Operator of vessel stated he had very little experience operating a vessel while pulling a skier.  Operator stated that victim 1 was skiing and attempted to cross the wake of the boat, lost control and fell hard.  When the operator returned to pick up the victim, he complained that his left leg was hurting.  Operator and passenger 1 loaded the victim into the boat and called for an ambulance.  The ambulance met them at the ski point boat ramp dock and transferred the victim into the ambulance which transported him to the stillwater  medical center for treatment of a possible dislocated hip. The area of the accident was approx 700 feet north of the ski point jetty and approx 3800 feet west of the lake dam.


BARDID: OK-2019-0009
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PORUM
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling southwest on Lake Eufaula between Porum landing area and Three Fingers.  Operator stated she encountered rough choppy waters and her and the passenger were ejected.  

Vessel was being operated within 50 ft of private docks and when operator and passenger were ejected the vessel continued on until impact with private dock.  

Kill switch was activated but the before impact speed of the vessel gave the vessel the momentum to carry on til impact.  Impact with dock approximately 91 ft southeast of south edge of shore line and 0.32 miles southwest of texanna bridge.  Vessel and occupants were taken to shore by unknown individuals prior to this troopers arrival on scene.


BARDID: OK-2019-0010
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:41:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ARDMORE
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-29-19 at approximately 1941TRP. Two officers were notified via cellular phone that he had been contacted by an occupant on the boat.  The occupant advised him that one of their passengers went under water and had not resurfaced at the Group Camp 2 area.  We arrived on scene at approximately 1955 hrs and came into contact with 3 subjects on a boat pointing in the area were they thought the victim went under.  
The subjects stated that the victim jumped off the swim deck of the boat into the water.  Witness in the water observed the victim struggling and attempted to rescue him but was unable to do so.  Victim went under water and did not resurface.   Oklahoma Highway Patrol Marine Enforcement conducted a search in the area with side scan sonar until 0200 hrs on 06-30-19 and resumed search again on 06-30-19 at 0600hrs.  Victim was located at 0800 hrs on 06-30-2019.  Victim was recovered by OHP Dive Team at 0846 hours in 26.1 feet of water approximately 1,084 feet south of the boat dock at Group Camp 2, approximately 728 feet west of the east shoreline and approximately 756 feet east of the west shoreline at Lake Murray.


BARDID: OK-2019-0011
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALTUS LUGERT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LONE WOLF
County: KIOWA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 heading was northwest toward northshore swim beach.  Vessel #1 was approaching  northshore when victim #1  jumped from  vessel #1 approximately 20ft.  South of shore line of northshore swim beach and approximately  one-quarter mile west of lakeview boat ramp.  

Occupants of vessel #1 stated that victim went under and surfaced before going under water and never  resurfacing again. Victim #1 was recovered from water by bystanders and transported to hicks mt. Boat ramp where medical attention was administered.  Victim #1 was transported to elkview  general  hospital by sinor ems where victim #1 was pronounced deceased.  Awaiting post mordem analysis.


BARDID: OK-2019-0012
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KREBS
County: PITTSBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ALONG THE SHORELINE AT SUNSET SHORES SOUTH OF BLUE CREEK AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK A SPROUT OF TREES THAT WERE APPROXIMATLY 10 FT. HIGH OUT OF THE WATER BREAKING OVER 2 TREES. THE TREES WERE APPROX. 62 FT. WEST OF THE SHORELINE AT SUNSET SHORES.  THE OPERATOR WAS EJECTED FROM VESSEL 1 APPROX. 8 FT. FROM IMPACT.  VESSEL 1 THEN TRAVELED APPROX. 44 FT. NORTH AND STRUCK ANOTHER SPROUT OF TREES BEFORE COMING TO REST.  

11 YEAR OLD SAW THE ACCIDENT AND TOLD 51 YEAR OLD.  They TRAVELED VIA BASS BOAT TO THE SCENE.  WHEN Subject OBSERVED THE OPERATOR FACE DOWN AND BELIEVED TO BE DECEASED, HE RETURNED TO HIS DOCK, MADE child GET OFF THE BOAT AND LOADED child's dad.  THEY RETURNED TO THE SCENE AND the father ENTERED THE WATER AND PULLED THE OPERATOR'S BODY TO THE SHORELINE.  VESSEL 1 WAS PULLED NORTH ACROSS THE WATER TO THE SHORELINE BY THE OPERATOR'S PRIVATE DOCK.  2 ADULTS THAT HAD BEEN WITH THE OPERATOR DURING THE DAY ADVISED THAT THE OPERATOR HAD BEEN DRINKING THROUGHOUT THE DAY.


BARDID: OK-2019-0013
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESS/PASSENGER STATED VESSEL 1 WAS HEADING EAST OUT OF EUFAULA COVE.  PASSENGER STATED THAT AS OPERATOR REACHED FULL THROTTLE HIS HAT BLEW OFF AND HE THEN TURNED VESSEL AROUND TO RETRIEVE IT.  OPERATOR/VICTIM ENTERED THE WATER AND BEGAN TO STRUGGLE.  PASSENGER THREW HIM 2 DIFFERENT LIFE JACKETS AND EVEN ENTERED THE WATER IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESCUE OPERATOR/VICTIM.  PASSENGER ALSO ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE VESSEL TRYING TO GET IT CLOSER TO VICTIM.  VICTIM WENT UNDER AND NEVER RESURFACED.  PASSENGER FLAGGED DOWN PASSING BY VESSEL AND THEN CALLED 911. VICTIM WAS RECOVERED  AT 1711 HOURS IN APPROXIMATELY 32FT OF WATER AND APPROXIMATELY WEST OF EAST SHORELINE USING DRAGGING METHOD.  NEXT OF KIN(DAUGHTER) NOTIFIED APPROXIMATELY 2000 HOURS.


BARDID: OK-2019-0014
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/22/19 at approx. 1500 hrs. Vessel 1 was traveling S.W. at a high speed entering a cove when Vessel 1 operator advised that he struck something in the water which caused operator of Vessel 1 to lose control of Vessel 1 and the operator was ejected from Vessel 1.  

Vessel 1 continued traveling and turned East and struck the East bank of the cove and Vessel 1 came to a rest completely out of the water approximately 10 ft. from the waterline.  

Operator of Vessel 1 was able to swim to shore where Vessel 1 was located and retrieve a phone to call for help.  POI for Vessel 1 was approx. 300 ft. S. of N. Point of entry of cove and 475 ft. N. of S. shoreline of cove.  POR for Vessel 1 was approx. 18 ft. of POI.


BARDID: OK-2019-0015
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARL BLACKWELL LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STILLWATER
County: PAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS WEST OF THE LAKE DAM. OWNER VESSEL 1 STATED THEY WERE AT ANCHOR FISHING WITH ANCHOR LIGHT ON.  

OWNER VESSEL 1 STATED HE SAW VESSEL 2 APPROACHING AT WHAT APPEARED TO BE A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.  HE STATED HE JUMPED OFF HIS VESSEL INTO THE LAKE WHILE THE OTHER TWO OCCUPANTS OF HIS VESSEL STAYED ON BOARD.  

OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 STATED SHE WAS LOOKING AT THE VESSEL'S GUAGES WHEN SHE HEARD A PASSENGER YELL "BOAT!".  OPERATOR VESSEL 2 STATED SHE LOOKED UP AND SAW THE MOTOR OF VESSEL 1 BEFORE IMPACT.  

THE BOW OF VESSEL 2 STRUCK THE TRANSOM OF VESSEL 1 AND THE COWLING OF VESSEL 1.  AREA OF IMPACT WAS APPROX 2,637 FEET WEST OF THE LAKE DAM AND APPROX 1,618 FEET SOUTH OF CAMP REDLANDS.


BARDID: OK-2019-0016
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THUNDERBIRD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORMAN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Aug 2nd 2019 at approx. 2240hrs, OHP dispatch received a cell phone call from Vessel #2 stating that a boat had struck them from behind and fled the scene heading South. Vessel #2 followed Vessel #1 to the Clear Bay boat ramp, keeping OHP dispatch on line.

From the time OHP dispatch contacted VIA radio I was approx. 5 min away. Once on scene at the boat ramp, operator and owner of Vessel #1 had already got his vehicle and boat trailer in the water and loading his vessel. Operator of Vessel #2 was standing in front of vehicle holding Vessel #1 party at the ramp.

On 1st contact with operator of Vessel #2, he was very angry and was wanting to express to me what had happen on the water. After period of getting both parties separated and calm down, and with the help of the Park Rangers, Game Warden, and the Norman Fire Dept and the Norman EMS, all parties involved had no major injuries. Passenger #2 of Vessel #1 suffered a bloody nose and was treated and released at the scene.

During the start of the investigation, all parties stated to me that they never saw the other boat until or just before impact. Operators of both vessel's claimed that they had their navigation lights on before the crash happen.

Both operators had a odor of alcohol coming from their person. A field breath test on operator of vessel #1 had a BA of .00.

A states test on operator of vessel #2 had a BA of .06. Having both operators under the state legal limit no charges filled.

Operator of vessel #2 stated at the scene that he never saw a boat off his left at any time. Operator of Vessel #1 stated at the scene he did not see a boat off his right side until just before impact. Operator1 stated that he and his 1st passenger was ejected during the crash and went into the water. Operator of vessel #2 stated that he does not recall anyone being ejected and that his vessel was taking on water.

Impact damage clearly shows that Vessel #1 impacted Vessel #2. Impact was the front right section at the 1 o' clock position of Vessel #1 and penetrating into the left rear section at the 8 o'clock position. during and after impact the vessels separated not having a under or over ride contact. 

     During the boat inspection at the boat ramp, both vessels had working nav lights, and passed an OHP safety inspection. 

     No major damage or holes was found on vessel #1, only deep scratches and gouge marks caused by penetration into vessel #2. 

     Vessel #2 had major damage on its left rear side causing a 3ft gaping hole just above the water line. Both vessels were removed from the water by their own power and on their on boat trailers.

     Operator of Vessel #1 failed to yield to Vessel #2. by Nav rule. Vessel #1 was the give way vessel, and Vessel #2 was the stand on vessel.


BARDID: OK-2019-0024
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COLBERT
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 had been operating Vessel 1 and for unknown reason fell off Vessel 1 approx. 1/4 mile west of the east shore line of West Burns Run.  

Vessel 2 operator who was riding personal water craft in the area and noticed Vessel 1 adrift with no one on board.   As Vessel 2 approached Vessel 1 the operator of Vessel 2 observed the operator of Vessel 1 floating in the water alert with a personal flotation device on.  

Victim 1 then told operator of Vessel 2 that he needed help and asked if he could hold onto a rope that was attached to vessel 2 and for Vessel 2 to pull him to shore.  

Vessel 2 then began towing Victim 1 to shore at a low rate of speed and when Vessel 2 was approx. 50 ft from shore Victim 1 turned loose of rope and became unconscious.  Bystanders on the beach then waded out and drug victim 1 to shore where C.P.R. was performed until Colbert E.M.S. arrived on scene.   Victim 1 was then transported to Texoma Medical Center in Denison Tx where he was admitted in critical condition.  Victim 1 expired at hospital and his body was released to Dallas County Medical Examiners office to determine cause of death.


BARDID: OK-2019-0025
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:16:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ILLINOIS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS KAYAKING IN ILLINOIS RIVER WITH A GROUP OF FRIENDS.  VICTIM'S KAYAK STRUCK A TREE THAT WAS LYING ACROSS THE RIVER, THE KAYAK CAPSIZED AND HE WAS EJECTED. VICTIM 1 WAS NOT WEARING A LIFE JACKET. VICTIM 1'S WIFE ATTEMPTED TO HELP GET HIM OUT OF THE WATER BUT SHE WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PULL HIM UP.  VICTIM 1 WAS UNDER WATER FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES BEFORE BEING RECOVERED BY GRDA POLICE OFFICERS AND FIRE RESCUE PERSONNEL.  VICTIM 1'S WIFE STATED THAT THE VICTIM HAD A HISTORY OF HEART HEALTH ISSUES.


BARDID: OK-2020-0001
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: VALLIANT
County: MCCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was southbound when the driver let go of the steering arm of the tiller steer engine.  Vessel 1 made a hard left turn, ejecting the driver.  The passenger regained control of the vessel and went to help the driver.  Passenger threw the driver a life jacket and held onto the driver because he was unable to pull the driver back in vessel 1.  A short time later a vessel came by and assisted the passenger in getting the driver back in the vessel.  Driver was transported to the hospital due to hypothermia and ingesting water.  Kill switch was attached to the motor but not to the driver.


BARDID: OK-2020-0002
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03-13-20, at approx. 1330 hrs, Troop was contacted to assist with a missing person report. Cherokee County Deputies located a vehicle owned by the missing person parked off of Boathouse Lane Road in the Big Hollow area. The subject was reported missing by his step-mother and father. The reporting parties told Cherokee County Deputies that Missing Person had gone fishing on his Kayak the previous day (03-12-20) and that he did not return home that evening or show up for work the next day.

  Troop personnel conducted a search for the Operator and the Vessel on Tenkiller lake. Vessel #1 was located at approx. 1730 hrs, capsized, in the Deepwell Cove area approx. 2.3 mile south of Big Hollow Cove. The search continued and at approx. 1805 hrs, a Kayak paddle was located approx 0.75 mile West of Vessel #1 location on the South shoreline.  The Operator of Vessel #1 was located at approx. 1815 hrs, 1 mile West of Vessel #1 and 2.75 mile Southwest of Big Hollow Cove on the South shoreline.  When Operator #1 was located he was wearing a PFD.


BARDID: OK-2020-0003
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE PROPERTY
NearestCityorTown: COLLINSVILLE
County: ROGERS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two occupants in small boat were fishing on private pond.  As v-1 was headed to shore. P-1 said the operator told him to hang on and then v-1 started taking on water from the stern. 

V-1 swamped and capsized, ejecting both occupants into the water. P-1 swam to shore and said he grabbed a spotlight and was watching the operator who was hanging onto the capsized vessel. The vessel was at app 45 degree angle with the stern submerged and the trolling motor was still running. 

P-1 said he could hear the prop of the trolling motor slapping the pond surface. P-1 said operator was talking to him and laughing about the situation when he heard the operator yell out "ouch" and the operator went under and never resurfaced. Trolling motor sunk and was not recovered. Body was recovered by limestone fire dept. In app. 7 feet of water along with the vessel.


BARDID: OK-2020-0004
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LANGSTON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LANGSTON
County: LOGAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the April 29th 2020 two occupants of V#1 were fishing on Langston Lake when a north front came in causing high winds, which was forecasted.  The operator of V#1 decided to get off the lake, to do so he had to travel north with a strong north wind.  

With the wind being strong the operator decided to turn into a cove to get out of the wind and when he did so V#1 filled with water because the vessel was overloaded and went down.  Passenger #1 (PAS#1) said he started to panic until he looked up and saw a PFD floating in front of him which he grabbed.  

PAS#1 looked back at victim#1 (VIT#1) and said he was floating with vessel.  PAS#1 stated he was talking with his dad one minute then the next he was gone.  V#1 was found approximately 174 yds. at 190.1 degree heading from the boat ramp via crow fly.  VIC#1 was found approximately 59 yds. at 187.4 degree heading from where  V#1 was found.  AOI where V#1 capsized was 1337 yds. from the intersection of Choctaw Rd and E Co. Rd 76 (RP1).  And 1090 yds. from the intersection of Henny Rd and E Co. Rd 76 (RP2).  And 1337 yds. from the intersection of Choctaw Rd and E Co. Rd 75 (RP3).  The AOI is an estimate from wind direction and where V#1 was found during the investigation.  The final investigation was not done at the scene by investigating trooper, he had to rely on other troopers at the scene to get his information so there could be some discrepancies in this report.


BARDID: OK-2020-0005
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE OF THE CHEROKEES
NearestCityorTown: WYANDOTTE
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
OtherAccidentEvent: Departure from shore
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL OWNER STATED THE VESSEL WAS DOCKED AT THE TWIN BRIDGES STATE PARK. OWNER STATED HE HAD LEFT THE ENGINE OF VESSEL 1 RUNNING WHILE HE HELPED HIS CHILD EXIT THE VESSEL.  OWNER STATED THE HE NOTICED THAT THE VESSEL WAS DRIFTING AWAY FROM THE DOCK. THE VESSEL BEGAN GOING IN CIRCLES.  OWNER STATED HE JUMPED INTO THE WATER TO ATTEMPT TO RETRIEVE HIS BOAT. OWNER WAS NOT WEARING A PFD.  OWNER REACHED HIS VESSEL AND WAS ABLE TO GRAB ONTO THE JET DRIVE OF THE OUTBOARD AT STEER THE VESSEL TOWARD SHORE.  ONCE THE VESSEL WAS AT THE SHORELINE, IT RAN OVER THE OWNER CAUSING SEVERAL LACERATIONS ON BOTH OF HIS LEGS AND LEFT SIDE OF HIS TORSO.  THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO GET FREE AND EMS WAS SUMMONED.  OWNER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: OK-2020-0006
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-28 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MCBRIDE
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
n 05/10/2020 at approx. 0630 hrs. I, Trooper, was advised by Troop F dispatch of a body that had been located in the water at Lake Texoma.  We proceeded to the location of the body and made recovery of 1 white male later identified as Victim 1 - a 54 year old from Denison TX.   

After recovery was made contact was made with Oklahoma Medical Examiner who advised us that he would contact Browns Funeral Home in Durant to come take possession of Operator at the McBride Boat Ramp.  After releasing Operator to Browns Funeral Home I proceeded to Troop E and started making contact with Grayson County TX and Bryan and Marshall counties in Oklahoma to find out if any vessels had been reported missing or abandoned on the Texas or Oklahoma side.  

Grayson County advised that they had a small two man boat reported abandoned on May 5, 2020 and that a Texas Game Warden had looked for it but was unable to locate.  I took the recovery boat out on the afternoon of May 10 and was able to locate the small two man boat which had a life jacket inside the boat and a trolling motor which was operable.  

After having the boat stored I proceeded to Denison, TX. where I made contact with the police department and had them assist me with attempting to make contact with next of kin at a few addresses in Denison.  We were unable to locate any next of kin on the 10th, but I did leave my business card at one of the locations that we went to and later that evening I was advised by Troop E. Dispatch that Witness 1 had called requesting to speak to me.  

I made contact with W1 at approx. 2030 hours and she advised that her and the victim had been together for over 20 years but had never been married.  I asked W1 when the last time she had seen Victim 1 and she advised me that he left the house with his canoe on April 28, 2020 and that she had not seen him since.  I made arrangements to speak to W1 on Monday, May 11, 2020 in the morning.  On Monday morning I spoke with W1 at her residence which was on the Texas side close to the Grand Pappy Marina area.  

W1 was able to positively identify Victim 1 by a picture that I had taken of him on my work phone.  W1 again advised me that Victim  1 had a canoe and would take it down to the lake on a small cart, put the canoe in the water and hide the cart in some bushes.  When he not show back up that day, W1 stated that she just figured he had left her because she suspected him of cheating on her.  

W1 stated she walked down to the water where she located the cart Victim 1 uses and because she was upset with him she moved the cart to a different location.  The cart was not found, but the place that W1 put the cart was in plain view of a road and could have been taken by someone.  

I made an attempt to locate the canoe that Victim 1 was in by checking the shoreline on both the Texas and Oklahoma sides with no success, leaving me to believe that either the canoe sank or was located and recovered by someone else who didn't report it.  

I looked at the history of weather for April 28&29 2020 and it showed that we were getting wind gust of over 30 mph and sustained winds of 20 mph on both days which would make Lake Texoma very rough .   Due to the winds on both of the days most of the normal boat traffic would have been non-existent on the lake.  

W1 also stated that Victim 1 did not have a life jacket.  Family members stated that victim was always pushing fate, Victim 1 living life on the edge.  They also stated that it was not unusual for Victim 1 to leave and be gone for weeks without any contact which would explain the lack of a missing person’s report.


BARDID: OK-2020-0007
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CARTWRIGHT
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 Was attempting to travel from Eisenhower State Park to East Burns Run area of Lake Texoma when Vessel #1 experienced engine failure due to unknown reason.  While disabled, Vessel #1 capsized due to strong winds and rough water.  Vessel #1 occupants were rescued by near by boat and transported to shore at Eisenhower boat ramp.  Victim 1 suffered bruised ribs after striking vessel gunwale during the rough water while onboard the vessel and was treated and released from hospital.


BARDID: OK-2020-0008
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS LEAVING EUFAULA COVE AFTER FILLING UP AT THE GAS DOCK AT EUFAULA COVE. VESSEL 1 HAD TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 400 YARDS NORTHEAST  AND WAS STILL IN THE NO WAKE ZONE WHEN FOR UNKNOWN REASON IT EXPLODED. AFTER THE VESSEL EXPLODED, IT CAUGHT FIRE, BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER JUMPED OUT OF THE VESSEL AND SWAM AWAY FROM THE VESSEL. WITNESS 1 WHO WORKS WITH TOW BOAT U.S. WAS NEAR BY AND DROVE TO BOTH OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE WATER AND PLACED THEM IN HIS BOAT. I ARRIVED MINTUES LATER AND TOLD WITNESS 1 TO DRIVE TO THE FRONT OF THE MARINA, BECAUSE I HAD ALREADY CALLED FOR A AMBULANCE. ONCE AT THE FRONT OF THE MARINA, FIRST AID WAS GIVEN TO PASSENGER 1 UNTIL THE AMBULANCE ARRIVED. PASSENGER 1 WAS LIFE FLIGHTED TO HILLCREST BURN CENTER IN TULSA. THE OPERATOR REFUSED TREATMENT AT THE SCENE. THE LOCATION OF THE EXPLOSION WAS APPROXIMATLEY 185 YARDS SOUTH OF THE SOUTH END OF THE ROCK JETTY AT EUFAULA COVE AND APPROXIMATLEY 606 YARDS EAST OF THE PRIVATE BOAT RAMP AT EUFAULA COVE AND 283 YARDS NORTH OF THE NORTH EDGE OF COUNTY ROAD SEQUYAH DRIVE IN EUFAULA. THE VESSEL BURNED TO THE WATER LEVEL AND SANK. CAUSE OF EXPLOSION IS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED DUE TO THE BURNED REMANANTS OF VESSEL SINKING.


BARDID: OK-2020-0009
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-22 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: OOLOGAH
NearestCityorTown: NOWATA
County: NOWATA
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-22-20 at approx 2000 hrs the nowata county sheriffs office received a call of an overdue boater. The truck and boat trailer was located at a boat ramp in big creek in the upper end of oologah lake. A search was conducted that evening without locating the subject. The next morning (05-23-20) someone located a life jacket and gas tank that belonged to the missing vessel about 5 miles downstream at the mouth of the verdigris river. 

Search efforts continued for the next 2 days until the missing subject was located at about 0815 hrs on 05-26-20. He was located in a log jam about 4 miles south of big creek in the verdigris river. The vessel was never located due to not knowing a location to search and heavy current.


BARDID: OK-2020-0010
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Carbon monoxide exposure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at the courtesy dock by the city of eufaula boat ramps where occupants were off loading personal items.  Vessel 1 had traveled from the wake break area of eufaula cove to the courtesy dock with three occupants riding on the swim platform located at the rear of the vessel.  Upon arrival at the dock two of the occupants departed the swim platform and laid down on the courtesy dock.  

The third occupant was observed by his father, other occupants of the vessel and bystanders from another vessel laying on his side on the swim platform.  According to witnesses, when the father nudged the boy he did not respond and then rolled off the swim platform into the water.  Upon noticing that the boy did not resurface, bystanders entered the water in an attempt to rescue the victim.  Bystanders contacted 911 and emergency personnel responded and the victim was recovered at approximately 2033 hours in 12 feet of water by eufaula fire department personnel.  Vessel 1 and victim 1 are listed on page 1 under accident type to help clarify the event.


BARDID: OK-2020-0011
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PONCA CITY
County: KAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS OPERATING WESTBOUND NEAR THE BANK OF ARKANSAS RIVER IN APPROX. 2 FEET OF WATER. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED A LOW SPEED TURN TO THE RIGHT WITH INTENTIONS OF GOING NORTHBOUND. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 FURTHER STATED THAT HE WAS ONLY TRAVELING APPROX. 5 MPH, AND THAT THE WIND CAUGHT VESSEL 1 CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF VESSEL 1. VESSEL 1 STRUCK A FALLEN TREE NEAR THE BANK OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER AND THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS SUBSEQUENTLY EJECTED APPROX. 10 FEET FROM VESSEL 1.

AOI FOR VESSEL 1 WAS APPROX. 3.5 MILES SOUTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY 60 AND APPROX. .5 MILES EAST U.S. HIGHWAY 177.


BARDID: OK-2020-0012
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:54:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ARDMORE
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 3, 2020 at approximately 10:54 hours Vessel #1(V#1) and Vessel #2 (V#2) were on Murray Lake in Carter county Oklahoma.  V#2 was drifting in a north westerly direction.  V#1 was traveling in a north westerly direction and struck V#2 on the port side at a 45 degree angle ejecting both operator and passenger of V#1 and V#2.  Area of impact on Murray Lake is referenced from three reference points. Reference Point #1 (RP#1) was approximately 900 feet south east from the south east corner of Lake Murray Lodge.  Reference Point #2 (RP#2) was approximately 1 miles north of the north edge of Marina Beach.  Reference Point #3 (RP#3) was approximately 0.7 miles south east of Tipps Point.  A.O.R. was unknown due to removal of both vessels.

After the collision the operator and passenger of V#2 stated that the operator of V#1 swam over to them.  They grabbed a hold of him and stated that he turned purple and passed out.  They also stated he was not feeling well the previous day.


BARDID: OK-2020-0013
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALTUS LUGERT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LONE WOLF
County: KIOWA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was northbound enroute to shoreline of northshore when vessel #1 was going to beach vessel on shoreline.   Passenger#1 jumped overboard prior to vessel #1 landing on northshore shoreline.  At which passenger #1 thought that the water was deeper than it was. When passenger #1 jumped overboard in shallow water passenger #1 was injured in his lower extremity causing him to seek medical treatment past first aid. Point of contact was with floor of the lake approximately 450 yards west of northshore boat ramp and 10ft. South of waters edge of northshore shoreline. Passenger #1 was loading back into vessel #1 and transported to hicks mt. Boat ramp.


BARDID: OK-2020-0014
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KAW CITY
County: KAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was returning to the Marina  in the dark. Vessel 2 was shutting down to enter no wake area. Vessel 2 did not see Vessel 1 until right before impact due to darkness.


BARDID: OK-2020-0015
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARL BLACKWELL LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STILLWATER
County: PAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was north bound at idle speed traveling between the 2 ski point jetties.  When vessel 1 approached the east jetty, there was a loud explosion and flames and smoke started to become visible on the vessel.  Operator of vessel 1 was able to get all passengers off the vessel safely and extinguish the fire in the engine compartment.  Fire was most likely caused by ignition of unventilated fuel vapor inside the engine compartment.  Three of the five children on board received minor first and second degree burns and some singed hair and passenger/victim#2  was transported by private vehicle for treatment of a burn.  The boat was towed back to its trailer and removed from the lake immediately.  The poi was approximately 75 feet south of the public gas dock at the east jetty.


BARDID: OK-2020-0016
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:31:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT COBB LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FT COBB
County: CADDO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 with operator and 2 passengers were drifting north of ft cobb dam and northwest of sunset cove marina.  

Passenger 2 was on a floating device in the water which was attached to the boat by tow rope.  Passenger 2 fell off the device and due to strong south winds, the vessel and floating device floated away from passenger 2. 

Victim 1/ operator jumped into the water as the vessel continued to drift northbound away from them.  

Victim 1 and passenger 2 began to swim after the vessel and towards the shoreline.  Passenger 2 made it to shore on cove road near the vault toilet and was uninjured.  

The vessel with passenger 1 onboard drifted north to kardokus cove, victim 1 drowned and was recovered appx 375yds southwest of bird island.  Victim 1 was found floating face down by twin cities fire dept in 18 ft of water.  Recovery and resuscitation efforts began and he was transported to carnegie hospital by carnegie ems where he was pronounced dead by emergency room doctor.  

Vessel and passenger 1 were rescued by oklahoma state park ranger and sunset cove marina owner, vessel was towed to marina.  

Passenger 2 was found uninjured by citizen at campground and united with family at the marina.


BARDID: OK-2020-0017
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west on tenkiller lake approaching barnacle bills marina cove. Vessel 1 operator failed to navigate the cove in the dark. Vessel 1 ran ashore and impacted with a cluster of trees. Both occupants aboard vessel 1 were ejected upon impact. The operator (upon ejection) impacted a tree and came to rest against the vessel. 

Vessel 1 passenger was ejected approximately 25' west of the vessel. Point of impact was approximately 2,000' west of the south sizemore boat ramp, and approximately 1200' north of the south shore line of barnacle bills cove at the marina.


