# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: NY-2014-0175
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE RONKONKOMA
NearestCityorTown: Lake Ronkonkoma
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Bystanders near the lake heard a kayaker screaming for help before disappearing under the water.  Police recovered a backpack that belonged to the kayaker containing alcohol and narcotics.  The kayak was also recovered and it was found to have a hole in it.  The victim had been wearing a PFD but slipped off when he was in the water.  The victim was under the influence of both alcohol and cannabis at the time of the accident.


BARDID: NY-2014-0176
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Freeport
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel while underway experienced a flooding condition and subsequent swamping.  The persons aboard were sent into the water where they lost contact with the vessel.  Other vessels in the area were able to rescue everyone who was onboard/  One passenger had a suffered a heart attack and another experienced chest pains while they were in the water.  Both individuals were transported to the hospital.  The heart attack victim was pronounced dead shortly after.


BARDID: NY-2014-0186
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANHASSET BAY
NearestCityorTown: Manorhaven
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 caught fire and exploded while at fueling dock resulting in one death and damage to a number of other boats.  Exact cause of fire is not known.


BARDID: NY-2014-0187
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Napeague Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Amagansett
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The body of a kite boarder was found in the water secured to his kite.  His family went looking for him after he failed to return home.  It is not known what contributed to the accident.


BARDID: NY-2014-0189
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STEWARTS POND
NearestCityorTown: Hadley
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim took a kayak out from rented house he was staying at with fellow college students.  Witness state that they saw him capsize and struggling in the water before disappearing.  He was later recovered by dive teams.  It is not known what contributed to the accident.


BARDID: NY-2014-0190
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EASTCHESTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: City Island
County: BRONX
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Roommate contacted police stating that the victim had went for a swim then departed in his kayak and had not returned.  Search discovered the victim in the water just off shore of City Island.  It is not known what cased the accident.


BARDID: NY-2014-0191
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: Shinnecock
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A good samaritan contacted the USCG reporting of a fire just off shinnecock outlet.  The owner stated he attempted to put out the fire with a portable fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful. The three people onboard were able to abandon the vessel onto a life raft and were picked up by the USCG.  No injuries were reported.  The vessel was totaled and it is not known what caused the fire.


BARDID: NY-2014-0192
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Peekskill
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A docked vessel caught fire at the marina.  Fire fighters responded and were able to put the fire out in 45 minutes.  The vessel is a total loss.  It is not known what caused the fire onboard.


BARDID: NY-2014-0193
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Niagara River
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Engine stopped working onboard the vessel.  The vessel began to drift towards the break wall and briefly ran aground causing damage to its prop.  All persons onboard were able to be rescued by local tow service and were brought ashore.  The vessel was brought to the local marina for repairs.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2014-0194
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK BAY
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator ran aground causing victim to fall inside of the vessel cabin knocking her unconscious.  She was airlifted to the hospital.  It is not known what caused the operator to run aground.


BARDID: NY-2014-0195
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Three people were rescued after their vessel ran into a breakwall.  It is not known what contributed to the accident.  One individual onboard suffered a cut to his forehead and was treated by emergency personal.


BARDID: NY-2014-0196
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A small boat caught fire with four people onboard.  It is believed that an electrical malfunction caused the vessel to catch fire.  No injuries occurred and the fire was contained.


BARDID: NY-2014-0197
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Grand Island
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people were thrown into the water after the operator made a sharp turn.  A passing boater was able to pick them up.  Both vicitms were treated for exposure and released.


BARDID: NY-2014-0198
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Indian Lake
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was trying to reinstall the drain plug while underway traveling westbound.  Vessel began to veer to starboard and operator was not observing heading.  Vessel ran aground on a rock embankment causing damage to starboard side of vessel and minor injury.


BARDID: NY-2014-1005
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: raritan bay
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (704626), a vessel caught fire and took on water.  Two people were rescued.


BARDID: NY-2015-0001
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Ossining
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he was transiting east in Croton Bay in 2-3 foot seas.  He stated that the transom failed causing the motor to separate from the vessel and water to come in.  Operator was able to swim to shore and suffered no injuries as a result.  Vessel was latter salvaged and removed.


BARDID: NY-2015-0002
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Germantown
County: COLUMBIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two kayakers were in river exploring a nearby island when the wind began to pick up.  One kayakers had his dog onboard with him.  At one point a wave side swiped the kayak with the dog.  The dog then jumped out causing it to capsize.  The individual in the water was able to grab a hold of the kayak and swim to the nearby island with the 2nd kayakers assistance.  The dog swam to a nearby boat launch and signaled a need for help.  When rescuers arrived the individual who had been in the water was taken to the hospital and treated for mild hypothermia.


BARDID: NY-2015-0003
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MONTAUK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock at fuel dock vessel 1 struck vessel damaging the teak swim platform and gel coat of transom.  Operator of Vessel 1 stated that the throttle got stuck in gear.


BARDID: NY-2015-0004
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARATOGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Malta
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Female passenger who had been consuming alcohol stood up on seat to urinate into water causing the vessel to capsize.  Both individuals on board were wearing life jackets and were rescued.  Both were treated for exposure at a local hospital.


BARDID: NY-2015-0005
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Babylon
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway in Great South Bay and began to take on water for unknown reason.  Operator was able to grab hold of a Type IV throwable device and wait out until he was rescued.  Vessel capsized resulting in approximately $10,000 in damage.


BARDID: NY-2015-0006
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAUTAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Chautauqua
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/13/2015 operator launched vessel at approximately 7 PM. Operator had intended to pick up a fishing partner at Magnolia Rd from a private dock approximately 1 mile south and then fish all evening.  Operator never reached his destination and family members reported him missing the next morning.  His vessel located a short time latter in shallow water near Long Point State Park unoccupied.  Vessel has been found with a broken/bent stern light on the starboard side, throttle in gear, dead battery, low on fuel and with a missing engine cover.  Search of the area recovered the floating body of the operator on 5/21/15 just off the park.


BARDID: NY-2015-0008
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A sculling crew was out training and a sudden weather change created strong winds and rough water conditions.  The crew shell capsized as a result with 9 persons onboard.  The coach and spotter who were in a nearby motor boat attempted to assist the rowers.  The motor boat then capsized.  All parties were able to be rescued by police and sea tow in the area.  The crew shell was a total loss valued at $32,000.  The motor boat had some damage from salt water to the engine valued at $2,000.


BARDID: NY-2015-0009
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RARITAN BAY
County: RICHMOND
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was adrift fishing when 3 unexpected waves came over stern causing the vessel to capsize and sink.  The vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2015-0010
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Athens
County: GREENE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator made mistake while attempting to turn sailboat.  Wind caught sail and caused vessel to capsize.  Both occupants were thrown into the water.  The wind then caught the sail of the boat and shoved it into the mud.  The operator partially impaled her arm on a boat cleat while being thrown.


BARDID: NY-2015-0011
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUNTINGTON HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Huntington
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was aborting a failed docking attempt at slow speed in reverse.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2's bow.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to two safety line stanchions and snapped the mainstay.  No information is available for Vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2015-0012
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: REYNOLDS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Point Look Out
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states that he was attempting to maneuver to another berth and lost power in Reynolds Channel.  Unable to regain power operator raised his main sail in an attempt to gain steerage of the vessel.  At this time there was sustained winds of 15 knots and current setting to the west.  The operator was unable to control his vessel under sail and allied with the Loop Parkway One.  This caused the navigational lights on the bridge facing east to stop working and the main sail on the vessel to be broken off.  Police were able to report to scene and control the situation towing the vessel to a nearby marina.


BARDID: NY-2015-0013
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was adjusting his GPS when he veered off course and ran aground.  Vessel received damage to the fiberglass hull.


BARDID: NY-2015-0014
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Constantina
County: OSWEGO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading west near Dunham / Frenchman's Island when vessel was struck by vessel 2.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the port side near the stern and continued along the hull until the hull of vessel 2 rode over the bow of vessel 1.  After checking for damage vessel 2 fled the scene.  Vessel 2 is described as a newer 17 foot Lund or Lowe gray in color with a black stripe along the hull.  The vessel was occupied by two older males and was last seen heading east towards the north shore of the lake.


BARDID: NY-2015-0015
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Verplank
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was travelling in a north easterly direction on the Hudson river.  Operator was speeding close to shore and failed to give the right of way to several vessels.  Operator struck the breakwall and pilings outside of Hudson Marina.  Operator became stuck under the helm of his boat and had to be extracted using power tools.  Operator sustained several lacerations to his face, arms, and leg.  Operator was admitted to hospital where it was discovered he also had a laceration to his liver.  Operator was under the influence of both alcohol and drugs.


BARDID: NY-2015-0016
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAYUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Ulysses
County: TOMPKINS
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator launched boat from marina with 8 month pregnant finance onboard.  Passenger was seated just to the port side of the engine cover.  When operator started the engine an explosion occurred throwing the engine cover off toward the bow of the vessel.  Flames from the explosion burnt the passenger on the face, neck, chest, and arms and was treated at a nearby hospital.  An onboard fire extinguisher was able to put out the fire.  The operator did not properly ventilate the engine compartment following fueling.  The engine was equipped with a back fire flame arrestor but it was not properly attached.


BARDID: NY-2015-0017
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW ROCHELLE LOWER HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to dock in its slip.  Vessel struck vessel 1  while docking due to gusting winds and strong current.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to swim platform and transom.  Vessel 2 sustained minimal damage.


BARDID: NY-2015-0018
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 broke down in channel by Sunken Rock Island.  Vessel 2 attempted to assist vessel 1 by towing her out of the channel.  Vessel 2 hit vessel 1 on the approach causing damage.  Vessel 2 towed vessel 1 into the nearby marina and left before information was exchanged.


BARDID: NY-2015-0019
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Cortlandt
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travelling southbound on Hudson River.  Operator was under the influence of alcohol and struck a wave causing one female passenger onboard to be thrown from her seat.  She sustained injuries to her neck and back.


BARDID: NY-2015-0020
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria Bay
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the wake of another vessel.  The vessel went out of control as a result throwing the operator overboard.  He suffered a fracture to his right leg as a result.


BARDID: NY-2015-0021
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Mamaroneck
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 while cruising with the helm on auto pilot went below deck to check on a child that was sleeping.  While below deck he heard people yelling and went back to the helm.  He attempted to alter course and avoid a collision but was unable to do so striking vessel 2 that was at anchor.


BARDID: NY-2015-0022
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was eastbound just south of Basin Bay on Lake George when it struck a submerged object.  A navigational aid marking the hazard was missing.  The vessel sustained damage but no injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2015-0023
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Cherry Grove
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was cruising in bay when occupants smelled smoke.  Operator stopped the vessel and attempted to extinguish the fire.  Unable to contain the flames all occupants onboard abandoned the boat and jumped into the water.  The cause of the fire was found to be a failure in the fuel line.


BARDID: NY-2015-0024
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Cortlandt
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising vessel 1 made a sharp turn and both vessels collided.  Both operators were ejected and the operator of vessel 1 was struck in the chest area.


BARDID: NY-2015-0025
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that a large wave struck his kayak causing it to flood and subsequently capsize.  Operator was in the water for approximately 15 minutes before police arrived.  He was treated by EMS for mild hypothermia and exhaustion.


BARDID: NY-2015-0026
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONONDAGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Geddes
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he was travelling at approximately 35 mph in 27 feet of water when he struck a submerged object.  The object would latter be determined to be a hard plastic pipeline being used in a lake cleanup project.  The vessel sustained significant damage and both individuals onboard suffered minor injuries.  The warning buoys and markers for the pipeline were found to have been cut and a portion had floated off site.  As a result a approximately 200 foot section was unmarked where the vessel hit the pipeline.


BARDID: NY-2015-0028
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUNT SINAI HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Mount Sinai
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was turning around in a narrow fairway between two sets of docks.  Vessel 2 struck the anchor pulpit of vessel 1.  Strong winds significantly affected the turning maneuver.


BARDID: NY-2015-0029
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MAHOPAC
NearestCityorTown: Carmel
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reports that engine stalled.  When he went to restart it a fire started.  He attempted to extinguish the fire with an extinguisher but flames spread.  All occupants left the vessel and were picked up by nearby boaters.  Two individuals sustained injuries.


BARDID: NY-2015-0030
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Baldwinsville
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two male kayakers were out each in their own kayak on the Seneca River on the low side of the dam.  The current was abnormally strong and turbulent due to recent rains and extremely high water levels.  One kayaker capsized and the other capsized while attempting to rescue the first.  Both went underwater and did not resurface.  Neither was wearing a PFD.  Both bodies were recovered three days later about 6 miles down river.
 
 


BARDID: NY-2015-0031
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COECLES HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Shelter Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was backing out of slip with main stay up and under power.  The wind caught sail and blew the vessel off of intended course colliding with vessel 2 causing significant damage to it.


BARDID: NY-2015-0032
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STONY BROOK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Stony Brook
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was aground.  Vessel 2 a fire boat attempted to pull vessel 1 off.  When load was applied to tow line vessel 2 capsized.  Tow line was not properly affixed to be pulling from astern.


BARDID: NY-2015-0033
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Hammond
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: physical exertion
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was entering the wake from a larger ship.  One of the passengers was sitting in the bow.  As the boat dipped down in the wake a small amount of water splashed over the bow.  The passenger turned away suddenly and twisted her back.  Passenger was transported to the hospital with a fractured vertebrae.


BARDID: NY-2015-0034
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Penn Yan
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was attempting to navigate to a friends cottage in rain storm.  The water was rough and the visibility was very poor.  Operator did not see shore and grounded on the property.  Vessel sustained damage to out drive.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2015-0035
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAUTAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Busti
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel left with one passenger onboard at approximately 1500 hours.  Between 1600-1900 hours the passenger decided to go for a swim.  After a short period the passenger began to have trouble.  The operator attempted to use a throw able flotation device but was unable to reach her.  He then anchored the vessel from the stern and went in after her.  The operator was not seen again.  The passenger was picked up by a passing boater a prolonged time later (1-3 hours) still clinging to a flotation device.


BARDID: NY-2015-0036
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Northampton
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was traveling south east.  Vessel 1 was in an overtaking situation at a high rate of speed and failed to spot vessel 2.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the starboard transom.


BARDID: NY-2015-0038
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Brewerton
County: OSWEGO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Strong current and poor visibility contributed to vessel running aground at very low speed.  Vessel had bent shaft and damaged rudder as a result of grounding.


BARDID: NY-2015-0039
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTHPORT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Huntington
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling northbound.  Vessel 2 was traveling westbound towards vessel 1.  At the last moment vessel 2 slowed down and made a hard turn to starboard in an attempt to avoid a collision.  Vessel 1 struck vessel two amidships leaving a large gouge in the hull.


BARDID: NY-2015-0040
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Tarrytown
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he was east bound approaching harbor when he struck a navigational aid.  Vessel began to take on water.


BARDID: NY-2015-0041
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was cruising in a moderate traffic area when it encountered a large wake or wave.  The subsequent impact jarred a passenger who had been sitting near the bow.  She experienced lower back pain and was transported the hospital for further evaluation.


BARDID: NY-2015-0042
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Cape Vincent
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC was jumping a large ship wake on purpose and became airborne.  Operator was ejected suffering a head injury and losing consciousness.  Operator had a laceration to head and was transported to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2015-0043
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Clayton
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator struck wake of passing vessel.  A passenger on board bounced out of seat and suffered a back injury.  No damage to vessel.


BARDID: NY-2015-0044
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Baldwinsville
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was charging the boat batteries and having a beer onboard.  The canvas was fully up and buttoned except for a small entrance at the rear where the operator had entered.  Approximately 20 hours later he was found deceased onboard the boat with the engine still running.  The victim died from CO poisoning released by the engine.


BARDID: NY-2015-0045
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MONTAUK
NearestCityorTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 attempted to back into dock.  While backing the wind caught the vessel causing it to turn.  The operator while attempting to correct placed the throttle in a forward position for too long striking vessel 2 on the port side transom.


BARDID: NY-2015-0046
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ERIE BARGE CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Herkimer
County: HERKIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was fishing near the dam when motor quit.  Before the operator could get it restarted the vessel got caught in the current and was swept over the small dam.  Several injuries resulted.


BARDID: NY-2015-0047
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Hague
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Rental vessel near dockside landing began to take waves over the stern swamping vessel.  Both occupants were thrown into the water.  One occupant suffered a small laceration to the forehead as a result.


BARDID: NY-2015-0048
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lisbon
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travelling westbound on the St Lawrence when vessel made contact with a wake from a large commercial ship.  One passenger fell inside the boat suffering a contusion to the right leg.  Another passenger fell out of the boat and suffered sever fatigue before being rescued.  Both passengers were transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2015-0049
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK BAY
NearestCityorTown: Hampton Bays
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating vessel outside of marked channel and struck sand bar.  Grounding caused one passenger and the operator to hit their head and lose consciousness.


BARDID: NY-2015-0051
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDINER'S BAY
NearestCityorTown: Orient
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject jumped into water from drifting boat.  When he began climbing boarding ladder his clothes became entangled in the propeller causing lacerations to upper thigh area.  Subject was under the influence of alcohol at the time.


BARDID: NY-2015-0053
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONNETQUOT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Oakdale
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 in a 5 mph zone was traveling far faster throwing up large wakes.  Wakes caused vessels 2-5 to slam into the dock they were docked at.


BARDID: NY-2015-0054
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MORICHES CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Moriches
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was fishing and motor wouldn't start.  Vessel ran up aground on west jetty rock by outgoing tide.


BARDID: NY-2015-0055
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria Bay
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling across channel at a high rate of speed and hit a large wave.  Passenger onboard sitting in the bow area of a bow rider got thrown out of seat.  She landed with her left arm on the bow rail and her back hitting the fiberglass where the seat and windshield meet.  She sustained a broken wrist and back pain.


BARDID: NY-2015-0056
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: New York
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was docked with one individual onboard working on the engine.  Vessel 1 started to leave and struck the dock.  The dock moved causing vessel 2 to move.  The individual onboard vessel 2 fell into the engine compartment as a result suffering a cut to the forehead and a back injury.


BARDID: NY-2015-0057
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Fishers Landing
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator left channel to avoid a wake from a large cargo ship.  Vessel struck a shoal when it left channel doing significant damage to engine.


BARDID: NY-2015-0058
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ERIE BARGE CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Sylvan Beach
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While watching fireworks display operator of vessel ran into a rock wall of an old pier.  The vessel became lodged into the wall.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2015-0059
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Grand Island
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator made a turn throwing passenger off the back.  Passenger complained of head plain and was treated by EMS.


BARDID: NY-2015-0060
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKANEATELES LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Skaneateles
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was under the influence of alcohol.  He drove past the state boat launch his intended destination and stuck vessel 2 which was moored on a mooring buoy.


BARDID: NY-2015-0061
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was under the influence of alcohol and drugs.  Operator just missed hitting a pontoon boat when he struck the large water intake structure.  Operator then backed out and circled the intake twice before hitting again.  This time the vessel became lodged in the intake and the operator was rendered unconscious.


BARDID: NY-2015-0062
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONESUS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Livonia
County: LIVINGSTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator wasn't paying attention and struck a 5 mph speed buoy.  The vessel experienced damage to the prop.  The speed buoy was totaled.


BARDID: NY-2015-0063
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGLEY FLOW
NearestCityorTown: Colton
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was underway in a narrow part of waterway with a large amount of traffic.  Operator of vessel 2 waived to someone on shore and then proceeded to pass a pontoon boat in front of him.  He accelerated as he passed the pontoon boat and failed to see vessel 1 which was heading in the opposite direction.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the starboard side.  Operator of vessel 2 was ejected and landed in the water.  Passenger on board vessel 2 was also ejected striking the vessel and then the water.


BARDID: NY-2015-0064
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Broadalbin
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 and 2 were heading in opposite directions towards each other.  Immediately prior to the vessels passing each other vessel 2 made an abrupt and sharp turn to starboard.  Vessel 1 immediately cut the throttle and attempted to turn to port.  The vessels struck each other.  Both operators were under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: NY-2015-0067
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOMAR CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Oceanside
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was turning around in the narrow confines of the canal when it struck the stern of vessel 2 with its own stern.  Vessel 2 was docked.  Both vessels experienced damage to swim platforms.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2015-0068
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITHTOWN BAY
NearestCityorTown: Kings Park
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While tubing behind boat the passenger fell off the tube into the water.  He was transported to the hospital for a dislocated left shoulder.


BARDID: NY-2015-0069
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITHTOWN BAY
NearestCityorTown: Nissequogu
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While exiting slip a strong wind gust caught vessel 1 causing it to come in contact with the dock and vessels 2-5.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to the starboard gunwale and bow rails. Vessel 2-5 each sustained damage to their bow pulpits.


BARDID: NY-2015-0070
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Dresden
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was having trouble with new GPS unit and did not see vessel 2 approaching.  Vessel 2 swerved to starboard at the last moment but both vessel collided.  Operator of vessel 2 was ejected into the water but sustained no injuries.


BARDID: NY-2015-0071
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockaway Beach
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator wasn't paying attention and struck bridge.  He was ejected and suffered injury to his ribs.


BARDID: NY-2015-0072
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLACID
NearestCityorTown: North Elba
County: ESSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 made a sharp turn causing tube with two passengers onboard to come close to prop.  One passenger fell off the tube and was struck in the left thigh.  The vessel was a rented boat and the operator had no prior experience.


BARDID: NY-2015-0074
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SCHROON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Schroon Lake
County: ESSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC guide and a renter were on a tour and were attempting to splash each other.  The guide drove toward the renter and lost control colliding with the renter.  The renter suffered a badly bruised wrist.


BARDID: NY-2015-0075
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Mamaroneck
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was adrift while fishing.  Vessel 2 failed to see vessel 1 and hit it on the port side causing damage to vessel 1.  Vessel 2 sustained minimal damage.


BARDID: NY-2015-0199
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Southampton
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At 09:00 AM 5 Individuals departed together from North Sea Beach in four kayaks.  45 minutes latter three of them decided to go for a swim.  The incoming tide caused those individuals to be pulled away from their boats.  The other two individuals capsized and were able to swim to a navigational aid and hold on where they were rescued.  The three swimmers were picked up by a passing boat.  One individual received lacerations to his legs from handing on to the aid to navigation.


BARDID: NY-2015-0200
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Saugerties
County: ULSTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of boat misjudged channel and struck a submerged rock just outside channel.  The bottom of the boat was torn open and totaled.


BARDID: NY-2015-0201
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling in a south east direction on Long Island Sound when he experienced engine failure.  The wind was very minimal and he wasn't able to sail away from the rocks of the lighthouse before the tide carried him up onto them.  The vessel sustained damage to the keel and stuffing box.


BARDID: NY-2015-0202
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 an inflatable tender was being towed by vessel 2 an unknown larger vessel operated and owned by the owner of vessel 2.  Vessel 3 an unknown blue hulled speed boat passed at a high rate of speed.  The wake capsized vessel 1 causing the contents of vessel 1 to be lost as well as minor damage to the vessel.


BARDID: NY-2015-0203
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Queensbury
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling closely behind a much larger vessel.  Vessel 2 failed to see vessel 1 behind the other vessel and struck it on its port side.


BARDID: NY-2015-0204
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLAT CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Wantagh
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was swimming in marked channel when he was struck by an unknown boat approximately 12 feet in length with a white hull and blue stripe.  Vessel left scene before rendering aid or identifying himself.


BARDID: NY-2015-0205
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was in 2-4 feet of water.  The operator decided to jump over the side into the water.  She struck her left leg on the sharp edge of the oar locks causing a laceration to her left leg.


BARDID: NY-2015-0207
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SILVER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Castile
County: WYOMING
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was out tubing with one individual on the tube.  He fell off and the operator swung the boat around to pick him up.  Operator claims he placed throttle in neutral.  While the tuber was boarding the throttle engaged and amputated his right thumb.  Victim was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2015-0208
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FISHERS ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Fishers Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 operating in heavy fog states he looked down at electronic equipment and then looked up failing to see vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was adrift fishing.  The bow of vessel 1 struck the transom of vessel 2 causing significant damage to vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2015-0210
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Queens
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling east bound on East River.  Operator failed to put mast down when approaching the bridge.  Vessel struck the bridge and became stuck.  Significant damage was done to the mast and sail.


BARDID: NY-2015-0211
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Mill Basin
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling south in basin when boat exploded and caught fire.  Vessel is totaled and one individual was transported to the hospital for burns.


BARDID: NY-2015-0212
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONESUS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Conesus
County: LIVINGSTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was leaving the slip.  She went to assist her 9 year old daughter pull in fenders.  In doing so she accidentally hit the throttle to full ahead.  The bow immediately turned to starboard.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2's boarding ladder on the stern which punctured vessel 1 through the hull above the waterline.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2015-0213
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was trying to dock vessel and lost control striking vessels 2-4 causing damage and one injury.


BARDID: NY-2015-0214
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was a rented boat being operated in open water.  The victim was reaching into the cooler when the operator suddenly pulled the throttle back.  The victim fell into an open door onto a latch lacerating his back.


BARDID: NY-2015-0215
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Hampton Bays
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 a commercial vessel experienced machinery failure and lost forward propulsion.  Vessel 1 proceeded to strike vessel 2 a recreational boat as a result.


BARDID: NY-2015-0216
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK BAY
NearestCityorTown: Southampton
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that his jetski began to take on water and that he reached out for assistance.  Investigation revealed that operator must have struck some unknown object causing extreme hull damage.  It is not known what or when said object was struck.  Vessel is totaled.


BARDID: NY-2015-0217
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CUTCHOGUE HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: New Suffolk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equip
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was sailing when he was struck in the head by the boom of the sailboat.  Operator was transported to hospital for additional treatment.


BARDID: NY-2015-0218
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reported that he had run aground at 8:30 AM due to diabetic issues resulting in him blacking out.  The vessel was found 25-30 feet from the water on land.  It appeared to have not been operated that morning.  Empty beer cans and marijuana were found onboard.


BARDID: NY-2015-0219
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was towing three passengers behind on a tube when he struck a wake ejecting all three.  Two of the passengers hit their heads together.  One suffered a minor contusion and the other required hospitalization for a contusion.


BARDID: NY-2015-0220
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Albany
County: ALBANY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was tied to the dock at Scarano Boat Builders.  According to the owner of Vessel 2, vessel 1 was traveling northbound and threw a large wake damaging vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 1 stated he had reduced speed in the area and did not feel he threw a significant enough wake to damage vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2015-0221
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Mayfield
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading north on lake when it struck vessel 2 which had no navigation lights on.  Vessel 2 fled scene before exchanging information.  Vessel 1 experienced damage to starboard side transom.


BARDID: NY-2015-0223
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELTER ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Greenport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was under full sail on a starboard tack.  Vessel 2 was overtaking vessel 1 and struck it on the port side.  Vessel 2 fled scene immediately following the accident.


BARDID: NY-2015-0224
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was intentionally operating at planning speed in close proximity to vessel 2 while attempting to splash occupants of vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 1 lost control striking vessel 2 on the port side.  Vessel 1 ramped over the bow of vessel 2 and landed on the starboard side.  Vessel 2 sustained significant damage.  Accident occurred several days prior to reporting to police.  Criminal charges still pending.


BARDID: NY-2015-0225
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Sodus Point
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling with the wind from  behind and on its port side.  Vessel 2 was traveling upwind.  The vessels failed to follow the sailing rules which resulted in a collision.  Both vessels received significant damage to their hull as a result.


BARDID: NY-2015-0226
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Sands Point
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor.  Operator of vessel 2 was attempting to bring vessel to anchor and struck vessel 1.  Operator struck vessel 1 a second time while attempting to maneuver away.  Vessel 1 sustained approximately $2,000 to the starboard side.  Vessel 2 sustained no damage.


BARDID: NY-2015-0227
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK BAY
NearestCityorTown: Hampton Bays
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states that he was operating vessel and ran aground due to being unfamiliar with the area.  When vessel ran aground a passenger onboard hit his back on a companionway door.  Passenger was transported to hospital for additional medical attention.  Vessel did not sustain any damage.


BARDID: NY-2015-0228
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated he did not recall striking vessel 2.  He stated that he was coming into the dock in rough weather and struck another boat whose owner he spoke to.  Owner of vessel 2 stated that he has juvenile witnesses who saw vessel 1 strike vessel 2.  Vessel 1 has a small piece of wood and some metal shavings in its bow.  It is not known if these are from vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2015-0230
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATTITUCK INLET
NearestCityorTown: Mattituck
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While pulling away from slip vessel 1 got blown into vessel 2 causing a two foot scrape along the port side of vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2015-0231
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST RIVER
NearestCityorTown: New York
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling northbound in East River and failed to stay in the channel.  Operator failed to see that there was a low fixed bridge ahead.  Vessel struck the bridge with its mast up.  No injuries occurred.  No damage to the bridge.  The vessel experienced extensive damage to its mast and deck.


BARDID: NY-2015-0232
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAUTAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Lakewood
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of boat stated he smelled smoke coming from inside vessel cabin from an electrical panel.  Operator was able to dock vessel at Lakewood Rod and Fun Club dock.  After everyone safely left vessel it became fully engulfed in flames.  Vessel is a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2015-0233
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Captree
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating in shallow water when the engine coolant intake became clogged.  The engine proceeded to overheat and catch fire.  All fiver persons on board were able to put on life jackets and enter the water.  All 5 were rescued with no injuries.  The vessel burned to the waterline a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2015-0234
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CHAMPLAIN
NearestCityorTown: Beekmantown
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing into slip and backed into vessel 2 which was docked unoccupied.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 with its stern port quarter and swim platform.  Vessel 2 rode up over the swim platform receiving multiple gouges and scrapes to the hull.  Vessel was additional pushed into the dock causing damage to the port quarter.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to its swim platform and stern port quarter.  Two docks in the marina were also deformed.  Operator of vessel 1 was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.


BARDID: NY-2015-0235
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bethlehem
County: ALBANY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that his engine stalled.  He then attempted to restart the engine and heard a pop and saw heavy smoke.  The operator and the other two occupants were able to jump into the water before the boat became fully engulfed.  All three occupants were picked up by a passing boat.   The vessel is a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2015-0236
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Hague
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was adrift.  Vessel 2 was under power raising its anchor.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 damaging the starboard rear quarter with its bow.  Vessel 2 left the scene of the accident.


BARDID: NY-2015-0237
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator failed to notice danger buoy and cut inside of it.  Vessel ran aground on West Rock.  Vessel sustained damage to props and shaft on port side.


BARDID: NY-2015-0238
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Grand Island
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was operating at a high rate of speed north bound on the East Niagara River as part of a poker run.  Vessel's port motor blew causing the vessel to steer off course and strike the dock.


BARDID: NY-2015-0239
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OSCAWANA
NearestCityorTown: Putnam Valley
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 hit a wake ejecting the operator and passenger into the water.  Vessel 1 continued to underway without an operator.  Vessel 2 observed the incident and saw vessel 1 heading right toward the two persons in the water.  Vessel 2 purposefully struck vessel 1 causing it to change course.  Vessel 1 then veered off and struck vessel 3 head on and came to a stop.


BARDID: NY-2015-0240
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Hyde Park
County: DUTCHESS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel departed from the eastern shore of Hudson River heading in a western direction.  Vessel capsized with both occupants entering the water.  Vessel drifted southward and was recovered along eastern shore.  One person onboard was picked up by a passing vessel.  The other individual was afloat for a short time before disappearing under the water.  NO PFDs were onboard the vessel or being worn.  The fatal victim was under the influence of alcohol and ecstasy.


BARDID: NY-2015-0241
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Huletts Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was on a south west course engaged in tubing.  The operator was staring into the sun and failed to notice a marked hazard running aground on Whale Rock Reef.  Vessel sustained damage to hull as a result.


BARDID: NY-2015-0242
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAUTAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Bemus Point
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Patrol officer noticed a large amount of smoke coming from listed vessel.  Upon arrival operator stated that he had already sprayed two extinguishers on engine fire to no avail.  All subjects onboard boat were able to safely exit craft onto police boat.  Vessel then erupted into flames.  Local fire department responded and was able to contain fire.  Vessel was leaking fuel from hull requiring additional cleanup.  No injuries occurred.  Cause of fire was found to be electrical after investigation.


BARDID: NY-2015-0243
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: Cove Neck
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
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:
Passenger left boat to retrieve a tube that had become untied from back of boat and was floating.  While attempting to reboard with the tube she was struck by propeller sustaining serious injury.  Operator was unaware that passenger had entered water and was attempting to set anchor.


BARDID: NY-2015-0245
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: Sheridan
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were fishing onboard vessel.  Bilge pump was working continuously discharging water from unknown source.  When operator attempted to start the vessel the battery was dead and bilge pump ceased working.  Subjects were rescued by sheriff's marine patrol.  Vessel continued to take on water and sank.  Vessel and gear are a total loss and unrecoverable.


BARDID: NY-2015-0246
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Bayshore
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states that the engine stalled and vessel began to take on water.  All persons onboard donned PFD.  Vessel sank and all subjects were rescued by a good samaritan.  Vessel was refloated and returned t owner but suffered extensive water damage.


BARDID: NY-2015-0247
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HONEOYE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Canandice
County: ONTARIO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was fishing on Honeoye Lake when he stood up to move to a different seat.  Vessel began to take on water and sank.  Operator was able to grab onto a PFD but not wear it until he was rescued by a witness of the accident.  Vessel was homemade and has not been recovered.  It is considered a total loss valued at $500.


BARDID: NY-2015-0248
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was southbound near diamond island and failed to see danger markers.  Vessel grounded on a shoal.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2015-0249
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he was following GPS and thought he was in the channel when he struck spindle rock.  One passenger onboard sustained injuries to her face including mouth, jaw and forehead.  The operator lost a tooth but refused medical attention.  The vessel sustained very significant damage and is a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2015-0250
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sag Harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was heading in a northeasterly direction in channel.  Operator failed to realize that channel continued and made a turn in an easterly direction out of the channel.   Vessel ran aground on submerged rocks.  Vessel sustained damage to outdrive.


BARDID: NY-2015-0251
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
During heavy storm operator noticed vessel taking on water.  Vessel was towed to nearby marina by sheriff patrol.  No visible damage from an impact was observed.  Vessel sustained significant damage due to the water.


BARDID: NY-2015-0252
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTHOLD BAY
NearestCityorTown: Southold
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator went on wrong side of red channel marker heading west.  Vessel ran aground with 8 persons on board.  Two individuals suffered injuries and were treated by emergency medical staff.


BARDID: NY-2015-0253
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST BAY
NearestCityorTown: Merrick
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel reported a mechanical failure and taking on water earlier that day.  Sea Tow towed the vessel to a storage float for inspection.  The operator inspected the engine compartment and noticed the the battery was submerged and sizzling.  The operator closed the compartment cover and the vessel exploded.  Operator was ejected into the water and suffered multiple burn injuries.  Vessel sustained extensive burn damage.


BARDID: NY-2015-0254
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EASTCHESTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: City Island
County: BRONX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 states that he was drifting and struck vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 2 states that vessel 1 was underway with sail up and no one deck.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the port quarter.


BARDID: NY-2015-0255
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER BAY
NearestCityorTown: New York
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he lost sight of Red #32 buoy and struck it on the starboard side.  Vessel began to take on water. Operator fell to deck sustained a laceration to the right eye.  Vessel was towed to liberty landing marina for repairs.


BARDID: NY-2015-0257
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: Hamburg
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was doing figure 8s when he hit his own wake.  Operator was ejected from the PWC striking it in the process.  Operator was knocked unconscious and suffered a lacerated spleen.


BARDID: NY-2015-0260
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Sylvn Beach
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was westbound out of canal when operator misjudged the rock pier at the end striking it.  Vessel received extensive damage to hull and windshield.  Vessel is considered totaled.  Both individuals onboard sustained injuries.


BARDID: NY-2015-0261
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a rented vessel, was attempting to dock when operator put vessel into reverse hitting vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was tied to the dock with no one onboard and sustained $3600 damage to its port side.


BARDID: NY-2015-0262
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockaway Beach
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were rented PWCs and being operated in close proximity to each other.  The operator of vessel 1 struck vessel 2 causing the operator of vessel 2 to be ejected.


BARDID: NY-2015-0263
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FLOWER
NearestCityorTown: Saranac Lake
County: ESSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in a north easterly direction up on plane entering the center of Lake Flower from a narrow section of the lake.  Vessel 1 failed to observe vessel 2 which was drifting without navigation lights in the center of the channel.  Starboard bow of vessel 1 collided with the stern on the port side of vessel 2.  One passenger onboard vessel 1 was ejected and was able to swim back to vessel sustaining no injuries.  Two individuals on vessel 2 sustained injuries.


BARDID: NY-2015-0264
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: REYNOLDS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Atlantic Beach
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling east bound at 50 mph when it hit a wave causing the operator and passenger to be ejected.  Operator broke his left leg in the process when he struck the water.


BARDID: NY-2015-0265
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Captree
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person tangled in activity equ
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling east bound when tube blew off the stern of the vessel.  The line attached to the tube wrapped around a passengers leg causing a compound fracture.   Passenger was transported to hospital for medical attention.


BARDID: NY-2015-0266
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Rochester
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was southbound in 2 to 4 ft seas with intent of going to anchor off of the beach.  Vessel ran aground briefly on a sand bar killing the engine.  Operator immediately deployed an anchor off the starboard beam.  As a result the vessel began to be pounded by the seas on its beam.  Vessel was driven by the seas toward the shore despite the anchor where the lower unit got caught in a rock outcropping.  Vessel was once again freed but was driven by waves into the rock break wall.  The hull became compromised in the area of the chine on the port side.  Owner was able to free vessel by attaching lines to the stern but in the process of vessel took waves over the stern swamping it and separating the deck from the hull.  Vessel is a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2015-0268
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GERRITSEN INLET
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Both PWCs were rented.  Operator of vessel 1 turned to starboard into the path of vessel 2 who was overtaking.  Both operators were ejected into the water and the operator of vessel 2 sustained a broken leg.


BARDID: NY-2015-0269
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Greenport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was a rental boat engaged in tubing.  Both vessels were in a head on situation and failed to give way.  Both vessels struck with their starboard bow causing extensive damage.  No injuries resulted.


BARDID: NY-2015-0270
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockaway Beach
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel states she was going straight when she struck a wake causing passenger onboard to fall overboard.  Passenger temporarily lost consciousness and was removed to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2015-0271
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOHAWK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Niskayuna
County: SCHENECTADY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel abruptly reduced throttle.  Three passengers were sitting on bow.  As throttle was decreased the bow dug in causing water to go over and ejected all three.  Two ejected passengers were able to swim to shore.  The third was struck by the propeller and suffered a deep cut to the back of her leg.  She was brought aboard the vessel and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2015-0272
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Sylvan Beach
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was witnessed at a speed greater than the 5 mph permitted within the special anchorage area.  Vessel 1 collided with the bow of vessel 2 which was anchored at the time.  Operator of vessel 1 fled scene of accident.  Investigation uncovered that the operator was most likely under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the accident.


BARDID: NY-2015-0273
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lower Bay
NearestCityorTown: Brighton Beach
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A swimmer states that he was swimming between britghton 7th and Coney Island Ave when an unknown male operating a PWC ran him over causing a laceration to the back of his head.  The swimmer also stated that the PWC had a female passenger onboard.  PWC fled scene in an easterly direction.  Swimmer was transported to hospital for further treatment.


BARDID: NY-2015-0274
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lewiston
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he was  towing a boat into the Lewiston Dock and released it. After that the current pushed his boat into Dock causing damage to the hull on port side.


BARDID: NY-2015-0275
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Hampton Bays
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Force of wake ejected the registered owner from vessel  1 . Lanyard malfunction did not cut off the engine causing the vessel to continue with throttle wide open in a large arc returning towards shore. The boat operation almost struck 2 paddle boarders, then collided with a rock and flipped over.


BARDID: NY-2015-0277
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
In an attempt to start engine after re-fueling by the operator, gasoline fumes inside engine compartment ignited which caused an extensive explosion.


BARDID: NY-2015-0278
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Vienna
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was anchored while operator and passenger were fishing.  Vessel was anchored by stern and took a wave over the stern causing the vessel to capsize.  Both individuals onboard were wearing PFDs and were able to hang onto the vessel until help arrived.


BARDID: NY-2015-0279
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he was underway in heavy winds and seas when his vessel began to take on water over the bow.  The passengers onboard started to bailout water with buckets to no avail.  The engine stalled and the boat turned beam side to the waves.  More water came over the starboard side and the vessel capsized.  Only 3 out of the 5 individuals on board survived.  Two were able to swim ashore.  A third was rescued clinging to the overturned boat.


BARDID: NY-2015-0280
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK CANAL
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
As Vessel 1 attempted to enter boat slip at Hampton Watercraft Marina from the Shinnecock Canal, Hampton Bays, NY, it was caught in turbulent current and was  pushed  up against Vessel 2 which was tied up at the end of the Dock. The portside window cabin of vessel 1 then struck the bow pulpit and anchor of Vessel 2  which caused the the glass to break. As a result, bow rail on vesse 2 was slightly bent on starboard side damaging starboard rub rail at the bow.  Scratching and gouging to the gel coat/fiberglass on starboard hull at the bow also occurred.


BARDID: NY-2015-0282
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Manhasset Bay
NearestCityorTown: Manor havens
County: Nassau
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Attempting to dock into the slip, the operator of vessel 1 struck the unoccupied vessel 2. This caused  damage to  portside along waterline to vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2015-0283
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jamaica Bay
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: Kings
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At the time of operation, vessel 1 east bound along Coney Island Beach struck a rock Jetty near west 32 street. After the impact, vessel drove on to beach at west 33 street.


BARDID: NY-2015-0284
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Erie Canal
NearestCityorTown: Spencerport
County: Monroe
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
As the vessel 1 returned to dock, its' operator's wife asked for help as she was tying off the rear of the boat. In doing so, the operator of vessel 1 accidentally left the boat in Neutral which caused vessel1   to drift away and then collide with vessel 2 that was docked at the time.


BARDID: NY-2015-0285
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hudson River
NearestCityorTown: New Baltimore
County: Greene
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
As the operator of vessel 1 travelled South on Hudson River in the area of Shady Harbor Marina, he became overcome by carbon monoxide fumes and veered off the course and struck the South end of Houghtaling island. Both the operator and the passenger were transported to Shady harobr Marina.They were then transported to Albany Medical Center by Ravena Ambulance for evaluation. Vessel 1 was recovered by Dock master from the Shady Harbor Marina who towed it back to the marina and removed  it from water.


BARDID: NY-2015-0286
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOWER BAY
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he was driving his friends wave runner back from Brooklyn to New Jersey when he struck something hard and fell off.  He go back on the wave runner and continued toward NJ.  The vessel began to take on water and sink.  Operator was able to swim to Ambrose Channel Light Buoy "7" and hang on until rescue.


BARDID: NY-2015-0287
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: City of peekskill
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel experienced mechanical failure and the vessel began to take on water. Operator and two other passengers yelled for help as they clung to the partially submerged vessel and were assisted and transported by a passing vessel to the Peekskill Riverfront Green. All three refused medical attention for hypothermia beyond what Peekskill EMS provided.


BARDID: NY-2015-0288
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Saltaire
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, couple of yards east of Crazy Charlie buoy was returning from dinner at Ocean Beach.  As vessel 1 was heading west to Crazy Charlie buoy marker preparing to head north into the West Channel, it was struck in the stern, portside by vessel 2 that was heading north.


BARDID: NY-2015-0291
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MORICHES BAY
NearestCityorTown: E.Moriches
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated, engine failed to  start as vessel 1 drifted.  It was pushed into the west jetty at Moriches Inlet. Operator 1 claims vessel has had ongoing mechanical issues in recent past. Vessel 1 was towed to Remsenburg Marina by Seatow prior to police arrival.


BARDID: NY-2015-0292
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Ocean Beach
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 heading east, north of East Channel / Great South Bay at Buoy # 11 struck a sand bar. As a result, one of the passengers struck his head on interior part of cabin and got hurt. The passenger was then transported to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2015-0293
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great South Bay
NearestCityorTown: E.Patchogue/ Brookhaven Town
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was eastbound underway at the Swan River in the Great South Bay. He  heard  a pop sound in the cabin under the deck. Soon after, vessel was engulfed in fire and the operator jumped overboard with a  PFD on.


BARDID: NY-2015-0294
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake George
NearestCityorTown: North Queensbury
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 docked at Fisher's Marina to refuel. Dock attendant inadvertently pumped the gas into a fishing rod cavity.  Gas likely filled a bilge area and the fumes seeped into the cutty cabin. As the operator of vessel 1 turned the ignition, an explosion happened and the operator of vessel 1 was  severely burned.  He was  thrown out of the vessel and into the lake several feet away. The dock attendant was thrown back on the dock suffering severe burns as well.  Vessel was pushed away from dock and grounded in shallow water burning to the waterline.


BARDID: NY-2015-0295
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW CROTON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Drug
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Prior to launching operator attached two seats to the bench of the boat to better fish from.  While fishing on vessel 1, one seat became loose and caused passenger to fall into water. The subsequent roll of the boat then caused the operator to be thrown in the water as well. The operator did not know how to swim.  The passenger was able to drag him to shore.  Once it was shallow enough to stand the operator attempted to stand but immediately collapsed.  He was unable to be resuscitated. Passenger was taken to the hospital for further psychological evaluation but did not suffer any injury.  Operator was found to have Marijauna in his system.


BARDID: NY-2015-0296
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-28 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Mayfield
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was seen heading out on to lake to go fishing on 7/27/2015 at 18:30.  He was reported missing on 7/28/2015 at 10:51.  His body was later located.  It is not known what caused him to drown.  The vessel had a history of engine problems and was found hug up on a buoy.


BARDID: NY-2015-0297
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DONALD G HILL WATER WORKS
NearestCityorTown: Ephratah
County: Fulton
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and a friend were traveling to the victim's camp with his two kayaks in the back of the truck.  The friend suggested that they stop at the Donald G Hill Water Works on the way a place she used to spend time at as a kid.  They trespassed onto the reservoir and launched the two kayaks without PFDs or paddles which were still stored at the camp.  Makeshift paddles had been made out of tree branches.  Shortly after launching the victim struggled to operate his kayak and ended up capsizing.  The friend was unable to get him safely to shore.  The victim was recovered with line from a fishing pole that was in the kayak wrapped around his legs preventing movement.


BARDID: NY-2015-0298
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hudson River
NearestCityorTown: Stony Point
County: Rockland
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Docked and unoccupied Vessel 1 destroyed by fire. Vessel 2, docked directly adjacent and unoccupied, north of Vessel 1 also sustained fire damage.  Minor damage to docks from fire as well.


BARDID: NY-2015-0299
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake George
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 of Vessel 1 struck a rock on its underside, took water rapidly and started to sink. All passengers were rescued and no injuries involved.


BARDID: NY-2015-0300
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOWER BAY
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: Kings
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was grounded to beach with minimal damage.  Operator hired a tow boat to remove the vessel from the beach to local marina.  In the process of towing, the tow boat slammed into vessel 1 multiple times due to rough waters/waves and destroyed it completely. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2015-0301
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patchogue Bay
NearestCityorTown: Patchogue
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel attempted to enter Patchogue River and struck Jetty.  Operator fled the scene injuring one passenger.  Witnesses were uncooperative.


BARDID: NY-2015-0302
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ellicot Creek
NearestCityorTown: Tonawanda
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling westbound on Ellicot Creek when passenger 1 struck her head as the boat passed under the main bridge in Ellicot Creek Park.  Creek is extremely narrow and not normally navigated by power boats in that area.  Bridge height was approximately 5 feet above water. Operator was under the influence of alcohol.  Passenger 1 was pronounced dead at the Erie County Medical Center due to blunt force trauma to the head.  She was under the influence of marijuana and had a small amount of alcohol in her system.


BARDID: NY-2015-0303
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hudson River
NearestCityorTown: Greenbush
County: Westchester
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger jumped from the moving vessel into the Hudson River, was struck by the propeller, and submerged. Passenger was under the influence of alcohol, morphine, and methadone.  Other passenger onboard jumped into water to attempt to save the victim but to no avail.  Victim was removed from water by Marine Law enforcement, transported to Westchester Medical Center where he was pronounced dead after CPR attempts failed.


BARDID: NY-2015-0304
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hudson River
NearestCityorTown: Thurman
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel drowned as the vessel capsized.  A standing wave from rapids in the river was observed in the area and may have contributed.  Operator experienced a cardiac event during the accident.  It is not known if the cardiac event led to the capsizing or vice versa.


BARDID: NY-2015-0305
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-12-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moriches Bay
NearestCityorTown: Mastic
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was sailing a small vessel during a small craft advisory.  High winds caused the vessel to take on water and sink.  Operator was able to be rescued but vessel was lost.


BARDID: NY-2015-0306
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Greenport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG Sector Long Island Sound received a distress call from a 50 foot sailing vessel.  The vessel had become demasted presumably from the strong winds of approximately 25 knots.  Operator was recovered having suffered no injury.  Vessel was left adrift until it could be salvaged.


BARDID: NY-2015-0308
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-12-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great South Bay
NearestCityorTown: East Patchogue
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel hit a  fixed object upon return to the Port due to fog and impaired visibility. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2015-0310
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAYUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Ovid
County: SENECA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling southbound on Cayuga Lake near Shelldrake Point when operator failed to see the lighted navigational marker.  Operator struck wooden piling causing extensive damage to the boat and injuries to both occupants.


BARDID: NY-2015-0311
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONTEORA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Kingston
County: ULSTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was found floating face down two days after last seen.  Vessel was found approximately 500 feet away.  Victim had been under the influence of drugs.  Investigator believes the victim capsized.


BARDID: NY-2015-0312
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ERIE BARGE CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Macedon
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Local police received a call concerning three subjects in distress.  All three subjects had left in kayaks from local boat launch.  Two individuals ended up capsizing due to the turbulent water around a low head dam.  One was able to grab a hold of the kayak of the third individual and make it to shore.  The other individual was able to grab hold of a tree until rescuers were able to reach her.  The individuals in the water were transported to the hospital.  All three subjects had PFDs on.


BARDID: NY-2015-0313
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-12-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: Evans
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 entered Lake Erie from Sturgeon Point Marina to go fishing several miles off shore.  Other kayakers in the area reported rolling waves making it difficult to kayak in.  The vessel  the victim was in capsized sending the operator overboard.  The operator was recovered sometime latter wearing a PFD but had died due to extended cold water exposure.


BARDID: NY-2016-0004
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:53:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Hague
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While fishing in a small canoe victim fell out of the canoe and drowned.  He was wearing a PFD at the time of the accident.  It is believed the cold water at the time of the accident contributed in limiting his ability to self rescue.


BARDID: NY-2016-0005
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saratoga Lake
NearestCityorTown: Saratoga Springs
County: Saratoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had issues starting boat and eventually used a battery jump box.  While underway operator observed smoke coming from engine compartment.  Operator utilized a fire extinguisher and was able to contain the fire.  Vessel was towed in by a nearby boat but sustained significant damage to engine area.


BARDID: NY-2016-0006
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SODUS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sodus Pt
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: trim
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had vessel cruising at 30 mph when he noticed a power loss.  She immediately stopped the vessel and shut off the engine.  A large column of black smoke was rising from the engine compartment.  Both occupants put on PFDs and jumped in the water.  Vessel sustained significant fire damage.  Cause of the fire was determined to be the ignition of a loose piece of trim that fell on the engine.


BARDID: NY-2016-0008
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: rubber housing
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was delivered to marina by a local dealer.  On launching the boat it began to rapidly take on water into the engine compartment.  Latter inspection would reveal a dry rotted seal between the outdrive and hull.  Vessel completely sank in 6 feet of water suffering significant water damage.  There was no operator or passengers onboard.


BARDID: NY-2016-0009
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Wilson
County: Niagara
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of Vessel 1 sideswiped docked Vessel 2 on starboard side during launching.  Vessel 2 sustained damage to rub rail, cracking in gel coat on port side and several pieces of fishing equipment over the side.  Operator of vessel 1 claimed a machinery failure for the cause of the accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0011
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELLMORE CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Wantagh
County: Nassau
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling north bound when it left the channel and ran aground.  The sudden momentum change caused the two passengers to fall inside the boat sustaining injury.


BARDID: NY-2016-0012
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-21 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Southold Bay
NearestCityorTown: Southhold
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An unoccupied, docked Vessel 1 was hit by Vessel 2. The operator of Vessel 2 fled the scene without reporting.  It is not known what caused the accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0013
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:42:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG MOOSE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Hamlet of Big Moose
County: Herkimer
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 ejecting sole occupant of Vessel 2 causing head trauma that resulted in drowning of the occupant.  Vessel 1 failed to utilize their navigation lights.  Vessel 2 didn't have navigation lights.  Both vessels were operating at night.  Neither vessel had PFDs.  Operator of vessel 2 was under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: NY-2016-0014
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great South Bay
NearestCityorTown: Oak Beach
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of Vessel 1 struck an unoccupied, anchored vessel 2 in a narrow channel and caused damage to it.  Vessel 2 had no lights on.


BARDID: NY-2016-0015
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Ogdensburg
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel failed to see an island hitting it while cruising on St. Lawrence River at night.  Operator was under the influence of alcohol.  All occupants onboard were transported to hospital for non life threatening injuries.


BARDID: NY-2016-0016
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great South Bay
NearestCityorTown: Bay Shore
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel noticed heavy smoke in the engine compartment while underway. Vessel became fully engulfed and sank resulting in a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2016-0018
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hudson River
NearestCityorTown: Manhattan
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck bridge at an high rate of speed and left the scene of accident.  Bridge sustained some minor damage and service.  It is unknown what damage the boat sustained.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2016-0019
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Amittyville Channel
NearestCityorTown: Massapequa
County: Nassau
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator ran aground after leaving the Channel and passing the buoy on the wrong side.  Heavy fog contributed to the accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0020
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROSEWERE BAY
NearestCityorTown: Woodmere
County: Nassau
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator ran aground because wasn't paying attention.  Visibility was fair, with choppy conditions and a low tide.  Two people were injured and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2016-0021
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ZACHS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Wantagh
County: Nassau
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1, 2, and 4 were anchored and rafted together.  Vessel 3 failed to notice the anchor line of vessel 2 striking it.  Vessel 4 had damage to the starboard rear gunnel at a cleat that was used to raft the vessels together.  The anchor line wrapped itself around vessel 3's prop causing the engine to fail.


BARDID: NY-2016-0024
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NESSEQUOGUE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Kings Park
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boater was attempting to dock motorized kayak and capsized being pulled under the dock.  Strong currents contributed to the capsizing.  Operator sustained a head injury requiring stiches at an emergency medical facility.


BARDID: NY-2016-0026
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREENWOOD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Greedwood Lake
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating closely behind vessel 2 at approximately 50 mph.  A passenger on vessel 2 fell off and was struck by vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2016-0027
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SODUS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sodus Point
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was northbound attempting to leave bay when it struck the break wall.  Operator was under the influence of alcohol.  Both people on board were transported to the hospital for injuries.


BARDID: NY-2016-0028
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he had been fishing and was returning westbound on Long Island Sound to his car in Mamaroneck.  Wind and waves kicked up and the vessel began to take on water.  The bilge pump failed.  Sea tow was able to get everyone on board off safely.  Vessel proceeded to capsize resulting in a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2016-0029
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OTISCO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Spafford
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was out fishing with son and father.  Near a rock causeway the engine stopped working and began to take water in the engine compartment.  Operator attempted to use trolling motor but wind and waves were too strong.  The boat drifted and collided with the causeway.  

Operator exited the boat on the causeway and attempted to keep boat away from rocks.  Father and Son remained on board and eventually got the engine started.  They attempted to return to launch when engine died again.  While trying to put down the trolling motor Father was knocked overboard by a wave.  He was wearing a PFD and was pulled to safety on the causeway by Operator.  The boat with Son continued to drift into the causeway.  Eventually it was secured to the rocks and Son got off.  Vessel sank next to causeway and is a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2016-0030
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Irondequoit
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was being sailed on Lake Ontario in heavy seas when the rudder split in half causing the operator to lose control of steering.  Vessel then capsized in the heavy seas and washed up on the west side of the west rock jetty at the bay entrance.  Vessel sustained sever damage to hull and main sail.  Operator and passenger were able to swim to the tip of the jetty without injury.


BARDID: NY-2016-0031
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Oak Beach
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel outbound in Fire Island Channel made a sharp turn at 40 mph hitting a wave.  A passenger impacted the boat and suffered a broken ankle and head injury.


BARDID: NY-2016-0032
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELLPORT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Bellport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was being sailed in heavy winds when it capsized sending both occupants into the water.  Operator was treated for fatigue after being rescued.


BARDID: NY-2016-0033
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NISSEQUOGUE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Kings Park
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Both individuals onboard the canoe moved simultaneously causing it to capsize.  One passenger noticed a cut needing stitches after swimming to shore.


BARDID: NY-2016-0034
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 lost control while tendering and fell overboard.  Vessel 1 proceeded to strike vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 2 was able to get vessel 1 under control and retrieved operator of vessel 1.  Operator of vessel 1 was transported to the hospital where she was treated for water inhalation.


BARDID: NY-2016-0035
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARANAC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Harrietstown
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling on Saranac River from Lake Flower towards Oseetah Lake vessel struck a submerged stump approximately 6-8 inches under water.  A red channel marker was off station resulting in the channel not being properly marked.


BARDID: NY-2016-0036
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IRONDEQUOIT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Webster
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger was standing near the bow of the vessel using her cell phone.  Operator requested her to sit down but she did not pay attention to request.  Boat hit a wake causing her to fall backwards on the boat landing on her tailbone area.  She suffered severe pain to that portion of her body and was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2016-0037
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HEMPSTEAD HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Sands Point
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator failed to pay proper attention and grounded on a large rock damaging the hull and outdrive.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2016-0038
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUNTINGTON HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Huntington
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While leaving its berth operator of vessel 1 failed to compensate for high winds causing his vessel to hit vessel 2 which was moored.


BARDID: NY-2016-0039
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HONEOYE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Honeoye
County: ONTARIO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in the process of being loaded onto a trailer.  Vessel 2 was attempting to dock at launch site.  The two vessels came together causing significant damage to vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2016-0040
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Olcott
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator reported he had just fueled his vessel and it appeared as if the fuel vent had not been working properly because gasoline kept spilling out.  Once fueled the operator turned on the exhaust blower and attempted to start the vessel.  An explosion from the engine compartment blew off the engine compartment cover striking a passenger knocking him unconscious with a laceration to the head.  The fire was quickly contained with a fire extinguisher.


BARDID: NY-2016-0043
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANANDAIGUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Canandaigua
County: ONTARIO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 collided with  an unoccupied, moored vessel 2 while it pulled away from the fueling dock. Operator 1 stated she was inexperienced and misjudged giving more forward gear than intended.  Vessel 2 sustained $2000 damage. No injury was reported.


BARDID: NY-2016-0044
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Cayuga
County: CAYUGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was anchored in narrow waterway fishing facing westbound.  Vessel 1 was traveling east bound at approximately 20 mph.  Posted speed limit for that area is 5 mph.  Vessel 1 swerved to port at the last minute side swiping vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2016-0045
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: West Monroe
County: OSWEGO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading West bound at a high rate of speed when he struck a wake from a larger vessel.  This caused the vessel to go straight into the air then strike a wave violently throwing the vessel in a circle.  Operator was knocked unconscious in the vessel.  Vessel continued to turn tight circles until operator regained consciousness.  Operator sustained significant injuries and was transported to the hospital. Operator was under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: NY-2016-0046
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONESUS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Livonia
County: LIVINGSTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While reaching out to stop boat from striking dock operator was struck by the prop of his bow mounted trolling motor.  Motor was in travel position on the deck and on.


BARDID: NY-2016-0047
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great South BAy
NearestCityorTown: Islip
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 put his Vessel in neutral and jumped overboard along with passengers just before it got hit by Vessel 2. Operator of Vessel 2 said he  was attempting to avoid collision from another Vessel and failed to see vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2016-0048
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Ocean Beach
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 in stern on the starboard side when it was leaving the dock. No injury was reported.


BARDID: NY-2016-0049
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Haverstraw
County: ROCKLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While docking, operator of Vessel 1 struck docked Vessel 2. Both Vessels incurred damage to hull. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2016-0050
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:52:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAUTAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Chautauqua
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Tuber fell overboard and drowned. Operator of Vessel tried to rescue victim with no luck. Victim was not wearing a PFD.


BARDID: NY-2016-0051
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: T/Mayfield
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising on Sacandaga Lake, operator of Vessel 1 ran aground on deer island causing damage to the Vessel and disabling it.  Deer Island was under water due to high water levels in the reservoir.  Operator stated he was unfamiliar with the area and failed to observe navigation aids. No injury was reported.


BARDID: NY-2016-0053
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAYUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Ulysses
County: TOMPKINS
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel was towing a skier who was jumping the wake behind the vessel.  Skier misjudged one wake and fell striking the water suffering a pulled groin. The injured person was then taken to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2016-0056
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Town of Halfmoon
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An unoccupied, docked houseboat Vessel 1 was hit by  Vessel 2 a commercial tug pushing a scow.  Operator of Vessel 2 tried to go in reverse after he believed he hit a submerged obstacle in the channel resulting in the bow of the scow to come around and strike vessel 1.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to the hull. No injury was reported.


BARDID: NY-2016-0058
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: REYNOLDS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Long Beach
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 3, a commercial vessel, travelling at an excessive speed in no wake zone caused anchored vessels 1 & 2 to strike each other.  A passenger in Vessel 1 was ejected hitting head on swim platform but refused treatment. Both Vessel 1 & 2 sustained damage.


BARDID: NY-2016-0060
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Hammond
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator took a right turn when boat capsized.  Vessel had more passengers onboard than vessel should have.


BARDID: NY-2016-0061
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Rochester
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck a submerged pier rabble that damaged the motor. Vessel started to take on water and the operator called 911 for help. Operator was not familiar with area and did not check charts.  No injuries reported.


BARDID: NY-2016-0062
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Stony Point
County: ROCKLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel caught on fire while underway off Iona Island.  Fire appears to have originated from a rubber hose on the port engine.  Vessel sustained $5,000 damage to engines.


BARDID: NY-2016-0064
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of vessel 1 states her boat was docked at marina when a ferry passed causing a substantial wake to push her boat into dock causing substantial damage to dive platform.


BARDID: NY-2016-0065
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was transiting in an easterly direction along the lake shore when it grounded.  The port prop was damaged and the starboard prop, starboard drive shaft and support strut were torn off.  Operator was able to fully run vessel aground and get everyone off safely.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2016-0066
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IRONDEQUOIT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Irondequoit
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was being operated north bound on Irondequoit Bay when the starboard engine stalled.  Operator was unable to restart engine and continued northbound.  Then the port engine stalled.  The vessel was towed to the public dock by a near by USCG Auxiliary boat.  Once at the doc smoke was noticed coming from the engine dept.  Fire was quickly extinguished.  Malfunction in the electrical system was found to the cause.


BARDID: NY-2016-0067
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAYUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Fayette
County: SENECA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he was steering left on PWC when he struck a wake from an unknown boat.  Wake caused him to be ejected off the starboard side causing a laceration to his left ankle.  Vessel sustained no damage.


BARDID: NY-2016-0068
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading south bound near Big Bay when it struck the wake of a passing boat.  Operator lost control and the outboard abruptly turned to starboard.  A passenger on the bow was ejected over the gunwale and struck in both legs by the propeller.


BARDID: NY-2016-0069
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKANEATELES LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Sakneateles
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states she was driving the boat with two passengers on an inflatable tube behind.  She was turning back and fourth so that the tube would cut across her wake.  She states that she turned left and failed to turn right.  The tube came around the vessel to the front and was struck.  Both tubers sustained serious injuries.  One passenger required amputation to a leg and arm as well as suffering a fractured skull.  The other sustained serious lacerations.  Operator was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0070
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:01:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Edwardsville
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travelling northeast on Black Lake with three persons onboard.  No one was wearing a PFD.  A passenger was sitting in an elevated seat in the bow of the vessel obstructing the view of the operator.  The vessel grounded on a shoal causing the passenger in the bow to be ejected.  The operator entered the water without a PFD in an attempt to assist the passenger.  The other passenger attempted to start the vessel to no avail.  The passenger from the bow was recovered and transported to the hospital for water inhalation.  The operator was found having drowned.


BARDID: NY-2016-0072
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST BERGAN CREEK
NearestCityorTown: W. Babylon
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was making a 180 degree turn when the wind caught the vessel and it collided with vessel 2 which was docked.  Vessel 2 sustained significant damage to skeg and outboard.  Vessel 1 sustained some damage to hull starboard side aft.


BARDID: NY-2016-0073
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Tonawanda
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 and 2 were both traveling northbound on the Niagara River.  Vessel 1 increased speed and converged on vessel 2 resulting in a side swipe.  Vessel 1 crushed the lower right leg of the passenger on vessel 2.  Both vessels sustained significant damage.


BARDID: NY-2016-0074
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Hammondsport
County: STEUBEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was approaching the southern slip at the Switz restaurant when the wind forced the stern of the vessel toward shore.  The operator attempted to straighten vessel out by applying power.  Vessel struck the west end of the dock with the bow of the boat.


BARDID: NY-2016-0075
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated while docking his throttle got stuck in forward.  vessel struck the gangway wedging the bow under it.  Both vessel and gangway sustained damage.


BARDID: NY-2016-0076
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Diamond Point
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Rental boat ran aground on rocks near Rush Island damaging prop and lower unit.  Operator was inexperienced.


BARDID: NY-2016-0079
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:33:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAWSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Coeymans
County: ALBANY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was observed by witness capsizing in Lawson Lake.  Witness described the vessel turning over followed by a lot of splashing.  Both victims were recovered by dive team deceased.


BARDID: NY-2016-0080
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling south towards lake George village for fireworks and struck rocks around diamond island.


BARDID: NY-2016-0081
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Queensbury
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was water skiing.  Victim dropped one ski then fell forward complaining of pain in his left leg.  He was transported to hospital for evaluation.


BARDID: NY-2016-0082
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH OYSTER BAY
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel ran aground causing injury to passenger and damage to vessel.  Passenger suffered a concussion from hitting the console of the vessel.


BARDID: NY-2016-0083
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Cortlandt
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While making a sharp turn the vessel struck a wake from an unknown vessel causing it to capsize ejecting both individuals onboard.


BARDID: NY-2016-0084
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OTSEGO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Springfield
County: OTSEGO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling in a northerly direction.  Vessel 2 was following attempting to get the attention of vessel 1.  Vessel 2 turned in a westerly direction off the port side of Vessel 1 and cut its engine.  Vessel 1 attempting to locate vessel 2 turned to port striking vessel 2 on the starboard side.  Occupant on v2 was injured after impacting his vessel.


BARDID: NY-2016-0085
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Irondequoit
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was crossing a series of wakes with three individuals on board.  After crossing the first wake it took the second wake broadside causing the vessel to capsize.  The passenger in the middle struck her head on the handlebars causing a 3 inch laceration.


BARDID: NY-2016-0086
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FOURTH LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Inlet
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was being docked at boat launch when passenger stuck leg out in an attempt to fend of dock.  Passengers leg slipped and became trapped between the dock and vessel.  Passenger suffered a laceration approximately 5 inches in length to the leg.


BARDID: NY-2016-0087
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: New York
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling south in the center of the Hudson when it struck a submerged object that was a part of the bridge.


BARDID: NY-2016-0088
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was towing two tubes behind it.  The victim who was on one tube hit the head of another on the other tube.  A wake caused the two tubes to come together.


BARDID: NY-2016-0092
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GERRITSON INLET
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was distracted and impacted an anchored barge.  Passenger onboard suffered a minor head injury.


BARDID: NY-2016-0094
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STONY BROOK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Old Field
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel engine caught fire with 3 persons onboard.  All three were able to swim to shore.  Vessel was extinguished by fire department.


BARDID: NY-2016-0095
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKANEATELES LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Town of Skaneateles
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: bystander behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was  having difficulty docking vessel due to high winds and struck the dock. A dock employee made a failed attempt to stop the vessel with his leg and suffered a fracture as a result of it.


BARDID: NY-2016-0097
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH OYSTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: Hempstead
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was being operated westbound in channel when operator began to steer vessel north.  Vessel left channel and ran aground abruptly.  Two individuals onboard suffered injuries that required treatment as a result of falling in the boat.


BARDID: NY-2016-0098
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Germantown
County: COLUMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of Vessel 1 collided with submerged rocks due to a mechanical failure with outboard resulting in damage to keel and hull. Vessel was secured by Sea-tow. No injury was reported.


BARDID: NY-2016-0099
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Rental boat was out in heavy weather and began to take on water.  It capsized throwing all 8 persons on board in the water who were rescued by a local fire department.


BARDID: NY-2016-0100
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Diamond Point
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of rental Vessel struck submerged object (grounded) and damaged the motor and outdrive. No injury was reported.  


BARDID: NY-2016-0101
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Rental vessel was attempting to dock at rental facility during a severe storm.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 due to difficult weather conditions.  Staff at rental facility refused to assist operator and told him to return out on lake.


BARDID: NY-2016-0102
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: North Tonawanda
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel's outboard motor quit.  While vessel was drifting and the operator was attempting to fix the motor wakes from nearby boats caused him to fall overboard and the vessel to capsize.  The passenger onboard was pulled from the water unconscious and succumbed to his injuries the following day.  The operator was rescued by a nearby boater.


BARDID: NY-2016-0103
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of rented Vessel struck underwater rocks due to unfamiliar surrounding resulting in propeller damage. Vessel was taken back to the Marina and docked.


BARDID: NY-2016-0105
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 had been partying much of the day.  Vessel 1 left a restaurant in Bolton Landing heading south toward Lake George Village.  Vessel 2 was cruising at a slow speed when it was hit by vessel 1.  Vessel 1 passed over vessel 2 striking one passenger in the head with the outdrive and causing serious prop cuts to another passenger.  Vessel 1 left scene of accident.  Both vessels had improper navigation light displays but neither contributed directly to accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0106
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GERRITSON CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
After fueling boat at gas dock operator tried to start the engine and caused a fire explosion in engine compartment.  Operated failed to engage blower prior to starting engine.  One person suffered burns.


BARDID: NY-2016-0107
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST ROCKAWAY CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: East Rockaway
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator fueled vessel at a land based gas station.  Operator then proceeded to launch vessel at launch ramp.  Engine compartment caught fire within 5 minutes of launching.  Operator was able to jump overboard.


BARDID: NY-2016-0109
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRINCES BAY
NearestCityorTown: Annadale
County: RICHMOND
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel hit a wave and both individuals on board fell overboard.  Both incurred minor injuries and were taken to Staten Island university Hospital for evaluation.


BARDID: NY-2016-0110
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupied  Vessels 1 & 2, while drifting, collided with each other due to congested waters and wakes from nearby vessels. Both vessels sustained damage but no injury was reported to the operators.


BARDID: NY-2016-0111
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLOOP CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Wantagh
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of cruising Vessel 1 fell overboard due to a wake. Vessel 1 continued to run without operator and struck Vessel 2 throwing the operator of that vessel off. Operators from both vessels were injured. Operator of Vessel 1 transported to hospital by helicopter.  Operator 2 declined medical help at scene.  Both vessels sustained damage.


BARDID: NY-2016-0112
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GERRITSON INLET
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While on a jet ski sight seeing tour vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the starboard side.  Operator of vessel 2 sustained a broken leg.


BARDID: NY-2016-0113
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CROW ISLAND LEAD
NearestCityorTown: Merrick
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 collided into starboard side of vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 2  was struck and suffered a broken leg and was transported to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2016-0114
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OUTER HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading south in Buffalo Outer Harbor when it made a 180 turn to the North.  After coming out of the turn vessel struck the point of the North Wall at the center gap causing injuries and massive damage.  Operator was under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: NY-2016-0116
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MORICHES BAY
NearestCityorTown: Moriches
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While backing into slip #24 throttle backing plate came off jamming the throttle handles open.  Vessel slammed into dock as a result causing significant damage.


BARDID: NY-2016-0117
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Atlantique
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reported he turned to starboard to avoid collision with nearby PWCs  and struck a sand bar.


BARDID: NY-2016-0119
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Southold
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While docking operator of vessel 1 states he lost reverse and hit two causing boats causing damage to them.


BARDID: NY-2016-0120
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FORT POND BAY
NearestCityorTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A person being towed behind Vessel fell forward into the water as the Vessel accelerated and incurred fracture to his left femur. He was brought to USCG base in Montauk before being transported to South Hampton Hospital in stable condition.


BARDID: NY-2016-0121
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ORWOCK CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Islip
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Improper Maintenance
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of vessel 1 was performing maintenance work and states a fire started when he reversed the battery terminals.  He was burned, and two vessels were damaged.


BARDID: NY-2016-0122
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Howard Beach
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel states that he struck green buoy #33 located between North Channel Raid Road and North Channel Bridge.


BARDID: NY-2016-0123
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLAT CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Wantagh
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 states that they were struck by a wave from vessel 1.  A passenger on board vessel 2 got her finger caught in a door.  Vessel 1 fled scene but is described as an approximately 32 ft Formula.


BARDID: NY-2016-0124
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator saw danger buoys and turned away from them not realizing he was already inside danger area striking shoal. Vessel incurred extensive damage to lower unit outdrive housing. No injury was reported.


BARDID: NY-2016-0126
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OTSEETAH LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HARRIETSTOWN
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling through a bouyed channel as Vessel 2 attempted to pass (overtake) Vessel 1 on its port side. During the overtaking, Vessel 2 lost steering causing it to veer into the port side of Vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2016-0127
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTHOLD BAY
NearestCityorTown: Southold
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was cruising on Southold Bay and struck a wave. At the time the wave was struck, a female passenger who was sitting in the center of the bow hit her chin on the gunwale. The female passenger was brought to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: NY-2016-0128
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: Hanover
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating PWC in rough waters near break wall when a wave ejected him.  Operator was unable to return to PWC.  Operator swam safely onto the break wall.  PWC became stuck on wall suffering significant damage.


BARDID: NY-2016-0129
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROAD CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Bellmore
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel was ejected from his boat after removing his hand from the tiller handle. Due to propeller torque and weight distribution to the port side vessel took a sharp turn ejecting operator on the starboard side.  Operator was struck by the propeller.  Vessel continued on until running aground in the marsh coming to a stop.  Operator drowned as a result of being ejected and the trauma sustained in the accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0130
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN BEACH
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the vessel finished doing engine repairs.  Vessel was left running for 10 minutes dockside while operator began to close hatches.  He then heard a pop, turned around and vessel was fully engulfed in flames.  The vessel became a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2016-0131
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Chestertown
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 where riding next to each other.  Vessel 1 then moved ahead of the vessel 2 and then decided to make a turn.  They did it without looking and ran into Vessel 2. Both of the riders were ejecetd from the boat.


BARDID: NY-2016-0132
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Shelter Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 with no one board dragged anchor striking anchored vessel 1.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to starboard side.


BARDID: NY-2016-0133
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONONDAGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Liverpool
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were at a starting line of a sailboat regatta when Vessel 1 hit Vessel 2. Owner of Vessel 2 took responsiblity, minor damage to vessel 1 and no injuries to the boaters.


BARDID: NY-2016-0134
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Lindenhurst
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel left Gilgo Beach at 1721 hours to go to Anchorage Yacht Club and was reported missing at 2200 hours.  Vessel was discovered without operator at 1800 hours.  The operator was found two days latter and was brought to shore.  It is not known what caused operator to go overboard.  It is not known if the damage to the vessel resulted in the operator being ejected or if it occurred after. The cause of death is undetermined according to the medical examiner due to decomposition of the body.


BARDID: NY-2016-0135
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NEW YORK CITY
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling southbound on the Hudson River. While traveling, the passenger fell off the back of Vessel and hit his head on the stern.


BARDID: NY-2016-0136
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockaway Beach
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel collided with Cross Bay Bridge.  Operator sustained head and shoulder wounds but was conscious and refused an ambulance.


BARDID: NY-2016-0138
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: OYSTER BAY
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels were competing in a sailing competition.  Vessel 1 went to help Vessel 2 which had become partially flooded. While going to manuver next to Vessel 2 to assist, the boom from Vessel 1 hit the operator of Vessel 2. The operator ended up going to the hospital with a head injury.


BARDID: NY-2016-0139
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ZACHS BAY
NearestCityorTown: WANTAGH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: generator
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Generator was left operating on Vessel as the owner and his wife went onto a second vessel (unrelated).  He then noticed that there was smoke coming from his generator. The fire was extinguished but vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2016-0141
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ROMULUS
County: SENECA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs were traveling northbound on the lake.   Operator of PWC 1 failed to observe PWC 2 slowing directly in front of him striking it. Passenger on board PWC 2 were injured.


BARDID: NY-2016-0142
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE GEORGE
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was struck by Vessel 2 (which was towing a tuber) in the stern. Vessel 2 went over Vessel 1 causing major damage to Vessel 1.  Occupants of vessel 1 left boat just prior impact avoiding more serious injuries.  Operator of vessel 2 had consumed alcohol but was not believed to be in an intoxicated condition.  An occupant from V1 was injured after being struck by a vessel.


BARDID: NY-2016-0143
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SODUS BAY
NearestCityorTown: SODUS POINT
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel lost engine power while the operater was on their way to Eagle Island. While checking the engine, it caught on fire and an extinguisher was used. Both operater and passengers put on lifejackets and jumped out of the water and picked up by a passing boat.  Vessel burned to waterline.


BARDID: NY-2016-0145
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLOOP CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: POINT LOOKOUT
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 causing it to capsize at the scene. Operater of Vessel 1 had sun in his eyes causing restricted visibility.  Nobody was injured.


BARDID: NY-2016-0146
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NEW ROCHELLE
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operater of Vessel went on the wrong side of a red channel buoy causing him to strike Middle Ground Reef.  Police heard the distress call and responded, the boat was eventually towed and removed. No injuries to anyone onboard the vessel.


BARDID: NY-2016-0147
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUFFALO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BUFFALO
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 as they were leaving the dock. Owner of Vessel 2 tried to get the owner of Vessel 1 to come back, but they had left the scene.  Operator of vessel 1 was under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: NY-2016-0149
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELLPORT BAY
NearestCityorTown: SHIRLEY
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling westbound and was struck by Vessel 2.  Setting sun reduced visibility for operator of vessel 2.  Vessel 2 fled scene immediately following accident and was unable to be located.


BARDID: NY-2016-0150
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IRONDEQUOIT BAY
NearestCityorTown: TOWN OF PENFIELD
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel traveling in a southbound direction took a sharp turn causing the operater to be thrown from the PWC. The operater struck his head on an unknown part of the PWC causing a laceration and severe contusion on the left temporal area. The operater was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment after being transported from shore. Operater had no recollection of the accident or the immediate aftermath and underwent surgery to remove skull fragments from the brain.  Operator tested for a BAC 0.03 at hospital several hours after accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0151
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: OSSINING
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operater of Vessel 1 was traveling in Croton Bay when a fire emitted from the engine. The operater was unable to put the fire out and jumped from the boat into the water with passenger.


BARDID: NY-2016-0152
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CITY ISLAND
County: BRONX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Anchored vessel 1 was fishing when vessel 2 hit the stern of Vessel 1 and left the scene.  Vessel 2 was unable to be located despite searches of local marinas.


BARDID: NY-2016-0153
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: JERUSALEM
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling at night it struck a dock and then traveled onto the shore.  Operator was under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: NY-2016-0154
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLOOP CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: WATAGH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Draw Bridge Operator
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading through the open draw bridge when the bridge operater closed the bridge.  Vessel struck bridge as a result.  No damage to bridge.


BARDID: NY-2016-0155
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: SOUTHOLD
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operater of PWC jumped a wake and hit his face and torso on the PWC.  He was transported to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2016-0156
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST LAWRANCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CLAYTON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operater for Vessel was unaware of Crawford Island and the vessel hit the island in poor visibility.  Boat was total loss.


BARDID: NY-2016-0158
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAUTAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BEMUS POINT
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person impacted by vsl antifre
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel overheated and stalled out. When attempting to fix the issue, the operator opened radiator cap was sprayed with hot antifreeze.  He was transported to the hospital for serious burns.


BARDID: NY-2016-0159
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDINERS BAY
NearestCityorTown: SPRINGS EAST HAMPTON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Water flooded Vessel from unknown wake.  The vessel capsized and all passengers ended up in the water. Owner refused commercial salvage and will have it recovered by their own means.


BARDID: NY-2016-0160
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GENEVA
County: SENECA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Three occupants were out on vessel adrift.  One passenger went swimming but the boat got drifted from her.  The operator jumped in to help the girl but went under.  Choppy water was listed as the primary cause.


BARDID: NY-2016-0161
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: GLEN COVE
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While fishing, with vessel adrift operator stated that water came into the stern causing the vessel to list and then capsize. Everyone in the boat ended up in the water.  Vessel sustained significant water damage.


BARDID: NY-2016-0163
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: HAGUE
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator, while under the influence of alcohol, was making a U turn but failed to notice his proximity to shoreline of the island. The bow of the operators boat struck into Vessel 2 which was docked at a campsite dock on the island. 

Vessel 1 became airborne striking a state owned dock and running aground on the island.  Vessel came to a stop when it hit a tree.  Operator attempted to restart it after dragging it back to the water.  He then swam to the nearby main land abandoning the boat.


BARDID: NY-2016-0164
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: BAYSHORE
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel fell overboard when his vessel was hit by a wave.  The vessel continued eventually crashing into the Robert Moses Bridge.


BARDID: NY-2016-0165
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: TOWN OF IRONDEQUOIT
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck a wake of another vessel which caused the bow to come out of the water. When the bow reentered the water, the motor of the boat caught on fire. The fire was extinguished right away by the on-board fixed extinguishing system. Two of the passengers on the boat got second degree burns.


BARDID: NY-2016-0166
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: CUTCHOGUE
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel stalled and took on water.  The vessel was attempted to be towed unsuccessfully by another nearby vessel.  Operator abandoned and the vessel. When the operator and another went to recover it the next morning they learned it drifted a significant distance eastward all night.


BARDID: NY-2016-0168
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: IRONDEQUOIT
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling south at a high rate of speed was on a collision course with vessel 2 in a head on situation. Vessel 2 sounded their horn to alert Vessel 1 and turned to starboard to avoid being struck. Vessel 1 turned to port.  Vessel 1 landed on the deck of the port side of Vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2016-0169
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MAHOPAC
NearestCityorTown: MAHOPAC
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was overloaded.  The bow was in the air because of too much weight aft.  One occupant approximately 300 lbs. moved to the bow of the boat.  In doing so he lowered the bow of the boat to the waterline causing water to enter.  The boat sank to the bottom of the lake.  The Boat was not registered as required.


BARDID: NY-2016-0170
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST LAWREANCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CLAYTON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that the engine belt snapped.  While attempting to return to the local marina the engine caught fire and vessel took on water.


BARDID: NY-2016-0171
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: EVANS
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was docked at the marina.  Vessel 1 was attempting to dock and had a throttle malfunction which caused Vessel 1 to hit Vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2016-0174
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: JONES INLET
NearestCityorTown: POINT LOOKOUT
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While fishing the operater of Vessel 1's boat got swamped due to rough waves and the vessel overturned with the operator unconscious without a PFD.  Operator drowned as a result of the accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0176
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: FIRE ISLAND
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator ran aground in new inlet while outbound into the Atlantic Ocean. The boat then capsized due to the waves.


BARDID: NY-2016-0177
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: IRONDEQUOIT
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck the submerged turtle rock causing massive hull damage to the port side and began to take on water.


BARDID: NY-2016-0178
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTHOLD BAY
NearestCityorTown: SHELTER ISLAND
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was traveling south west when it collided with vessel 1 which was southbound.  The collision was a side swipe causing minor damage and two injuries.


BARDID: NY-2016-0179
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MAHOPAC
NearestCityorTown: CARMEL
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck submerged rocks at low speed.  Vessel sustained damage to mechanical drive and fiberglass near keel.


BARDID: NY-2016-0180
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUNTINGTON BAY
NearestCityorTown: TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 a power boat failed to give way to vessel 1 a sail boat under sail resulting in a collision.  Operator of vessel 1 states he saw vessel 2 but was unable to take action in time to avoid the collision.  Operator of vessel 2 was tying a rig and did not see vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2016-0181
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWIFT CREEK
NearestCityorTown: MERRICK
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Anchored vessel began to take on water causing the vessel to list towards the stern. While attempting to pull up the anchor the vessel capsized.


BARDID: NY-2016-0182
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: PORT JEFFERSON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was found capsized and unoccupied.  One victim was found floating unresponsive nearby.  The operator was found on the beach the next morning.  Both engines were raised and a line from the starboard cleat had been wrapped around the starboard engine.


BARDID: NY-2016-0183
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLENS FALL RESVOIR
NearestCityorTown: PARISHVILLE
County: SAINT LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels left the dock owned by the operator of vessel 1.  While vessel 2 was coming up to plane vessel 1 collided with it in the stern.  Operator of vessel 1 was looking down and didn't see vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 1 has no memory of accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0185
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: GREENPORT
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of  the Vessel hit a strong wave and both individuals on board were thrown off.  Passenger hit the edge of the vessel in the process and incurred deep cut to his right leg. Passenger was admitted to the hospital for medical treatment.


BARDID: NY-2016-0186
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CHAUTAUQUA
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway towing a skier.  A tube had been placed in the front of the vessel.  A 4 year old passenger was under the tube and holding on when it got blown into the air.  Passenger hit the windshield puncturing his groin and breaking his ankle before being flown overboard.  Passenger was treated at hospital.


BARDID: NY-2016-0187
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: VILLAGE OF CASTLETON
County: RENSSELAER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A pleasure vessel operating on the Hudson River failed to slow down in a no wake zone causing a large wake to hit the docks and boats of the marina. The wake caused damage to both marina property and boats docked there.


BARDID: NY-2016-0189
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOOSE RIVER
County: LEWIS
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Kayaker was on swift flowing river when she capsized and became trapped under a rock.  Other kayakers in the group were able to hold her head above water until rescue arrived and was able to free her.


BARDID: NY-2016-0190
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANANDAIGUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Canandaigua
County: ONTARIO
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was fishing when he decided to move to a different location.  He attempted to start the boat but smelled the odor of gas.  He then ran the blower for a few minutes but the fumes still remained.  He opened the engine cover in an attempt to dissipate the fumes.  He then started the engine and it immediately burst into flames.  He threw all children overboard and jumped in himself.  Everyone was able to swim to shore.  All the children were wearing PFD.


BARDID: NY-2016-0191
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling southwest near island and failed to see danger buoy warning of shoal.  Buoy was obstructed by an unknown vessel without lights.


BARDID: NY-2016-0192
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:33:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim went swimming from rented vessel that was adrift.  He suffered cramps.  A PFD was thrown to him but he was unable to reach it before slipping under the water.


BARDID: NY-2016-0193
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: North Tonawanda
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travelling at a high rate of speed while participating in a poker run.  One person was operating the throttle and another was operating the steering.  They began to lose control and vessel made a hard right turn ejecting both occupants.  The throttle operator was transported to hospital having sustained serious head injuries.


BARDID: NY-2016-0194
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Poughkeepsie
County: DUTCHESS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A sudden change in weather caused the waves to kick up during a crew practice.  57 students in total ended up in the water with 5 students being transported to the hospital for exposure.


BARDID: NY-2016-0195
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CHAMPLAIN
NearestCityorTown: Beekmantown
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling in a west south west direction was by struck vessel 2.  Both vessels were under sail.  Vessel 2 struck the starboard side of vessel 2 and continued up into the pilot area.


BARDID: NY-2016-0196
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOWER BAY
NearestCityorTown: New York
County: RICHMOND
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel lost power and drifted into rocks on Hoffman Island.  Strong winds contributed to the drift.  Vessel sustained damage to hull and took on water.


BARDID: NY-2016-0197
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Catskill
County: GREENE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling in approximately 60 feet of water when it struck an unknown submerged object.  Vessel sustained damage to hull and took on water.


BARDID: NY-2016-0198
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:38:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PLEASANT LAKE
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim left boat launch in borrowed kayak without a PFD.  Approximately 100 feet from shore vessel capsized and victim entered the water.  Victim did not know how to swim and was recovered the next day.  According to witness testimony victim had consumed three beers that day but did not appear to be intoxicated.


BARDID: NY-2016-0199
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKANEATELES LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Skaneateles
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator a New York City resident had come upstate and rented a kayak on Skaneateles lake. Shortly after leaving the marina the kayak capsized for no known reason.  Rescue efforts to save the victim were unsuccessful.  Kayak had been rested with a PFD recovered nearby.  Kayak had no visible damage or defects.


BARDID: NY-2016-0200
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Copaigue
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel with two persons on board set out for the first time that season after recently having the boat serviced.  Shortly after leaving smoke started coming from engine compartment which quickly turned into a serious fire.  Both persons on board abandoned vessel swimming to shore.  Vessel burnt to waterline a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2016-0201
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:56:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: FIRE ISLAND INLET
NearestCityorTown: Babylon
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator crossed sandbar at inlet but experienced rough seas in the shallow water.  Two waves forced boat aground and a third wave caused it to capsize.  The two surviving occupants reported losing sight of the third occupant.  Missing occupant was recovered days latter deceased.


BARDID: NY-2016-0203
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEA DOG CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Lido
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator ran aground in channel during an extreme low tide resulting in passenger sustaining a cut to the neck and a fractured back with no paralysis.  Vessel was not damaged.


BARDID: NY-2016-0205
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Southold
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Three persons on a kayak and a fourth on a paddleboard left from Hammonasett Beach State Park in Connecticut.  Due to the rough weather they experienced difficulty in returning to shore.  The paddle boarder decided to make an attempt to swim to shore in Connecticut.  The other three drifted with the kayak and paddleboard across the sound toward New York.  At some point while drifting the male victim decided he could no longer hang on he was too tired.  He let go and disappeared.  The two females drifted until they washed ashore in New York and contacted police.  Both females were hospitalized for exposure.  The male who let go was discovered deceased several miles down the beach.


BARDID: NY-2016-0206
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUFFALO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Persons  on board heard a loud pop and fire started from engine compartment.  All five people and their dog were able to safely evacuate.  Vessel sank at dock due to fire fighting efforts having sustained significant fire damage.


BARDID: NY-2016-0207
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: New York
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Kayak tour group of 11 kayaks was traveling the Hudson river in the vicinity of pier 79 a busy ferry terminal.  Kayak guide failed to warn ferry and both failed to avoid collision.  Vision of ferry was restricted by sun's glare and ferry was traveling at excessive speed of 22 knots as a result.  5 kayakers were taken to the hospital for injuries with two seriously hurt.  Note: it is unknown how many kayaks possessed injured persons.  It is known that 5 kayakers were injured.  For the purposes of data collection, each injured kayaker was associated with an individual kayak.


BARDID: NY-2016-0208
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:59:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Edinburg
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator age 18 was at several bars throughout the day drinking.  He left the last bar alone getting on his boat and heading out into the lake.  Operator was reported missing and vessel was discovered unoccupied traveling in circles.  Body was recovered several days later.


BARDID: NY-2016-0209
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Troy
County: RENSSELAER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator left to go fishing in small aluminum row boat at noon.  Reported missing at 8:30 and last talked to wife on cell phone at 2:30.  Victim was discovered on small island in middle of river at 11:30.  Vessel had capsized putting operator in water.


BARDID: NY-2016-0211
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HEMPSTEAD HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Glen Cove
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 a tug pushing a barge and Vessel 2 collided.  Vessel 1 was adjusting lines to barge being pushed at slow speed.  Vessel 2 was totaled as a result.  All persons on board were thrown into the water.


BARDID: NY-2016-0212
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: REYNOLDS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Long Beach
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 while overtaking vessel 2 did strike vessel 2 in the stern.  Vessel 1 fled scene without stopping.  Accident occurred in a 5 mph zone.


BARDID: NY-2016-0213
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Southold
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Three persons on a kayak and a fourth on a paddleboard left from Hammonasett Beach State Park in Connecticut.  Due to the rough weather they experienced difficulty in returning to shore.  The paddle boarder decided to make an attempt to swim to shore in Connecticut unsuccessfully.  His body was recovered by Connecticut police in New York waters.  The other three drifted with the kayak and paddleboard across the sound toward New York resulting in another accident.


BARDID: NY-2016-0214
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDINER'S BAY
NearestCityorTown: East Hampton
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was operating at dusk near shore.  A passenger onboard stated "We were going pretty fast and it was dark.  All of a sudden we hit land."  Four of the six persons onboard were ejected and three were transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2016-0217
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: REYNOLDS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Island Park
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Two women, ages 24 and 29, on a personal watercraft struck the long island railroad bridge.  Both victims were rescued unconscious and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2016-1000
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Bay Ellis Island
NearestCityorTown: Jersey City
County: Hudson
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel had engine failure in vicinity of Ellis Island.  Vessel was in congested waters in choppy condition, and subsequently took on water and capsized.  All persons donned life jackets and end up in the water.  They were rescued by the US Park Police and NYPD Harbor.  Six people were injured.


BARDID: NY-2017-0001
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MT. SINAI HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Mount Sinai
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Small duck boat overturned with 3 persons on board while setting up decoys.  All three were transported to the hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: NY-2017-0003
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Branchport
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was fishing in kayak when wind kicked up.  A wave caused the vessel to capsize.  Operator was able to swim to shore where he was treated for cold water exposure.


BARDID: NY-2017-0004
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator on vessel 2 smelled smoke and discovered a fire onboard vessel 1.  He attempted to extinguish it with negative results.  Fire completely burned Vessels 1 and 2 and significantly burned a third vessel.  First started from a space heater onboard vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2017-0005
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALMOND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Hornell
County: STEUBEN
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was rowing towards shore after fishing on an island when vessel capsized.  Another kayaker attempted to rescue him before going to help.  The operator clung to a nearby tree before going underwater.  His body was recovered later that day.


BARDID: NY-2017-0006
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway in dark hazy conditions when it collided with the beach.  Boat was beached completely out of the water.  Everyone onboard was thrown forward within the boat.  The vessel sustained damage to forward bow and the center console was dislodged.


BARDID: NY-2017-0007
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Coxsackie
County: GREENE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling southbound outside of channel between yacht club and public boat launch when it struck a rock pile from an old channel marker.  Vessel became air born landing right side up.  Out board motor and port windshield experienced damage.  Operator wad taken to hospital for back pain.


BARDID: NY-2017-0008
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Lindenhurst
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Kayaker went out during small craft advisory.  Kayak flipped and drifted toward an island where operator was rescued.  Operator was transported to hospital for hypothermia.  There was no PFD onboard.


BARDID: NY-2017-0009
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Babylon
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was in kayak fishing when it capsized in part from an excessive amount of gear.  Operator swam to a nearby mooring buoy where he was rescued by USCG and Suffolk county police.  He was transported to hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: NY-2017-0010
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLACID
NearestCityorTown: Lake Placid
County: ESSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Three individuals were in a canoe out to see the sun rise.  The victim was in the middle while the other two were paddling on the end.  The lake was flat and calm.  All three individuals had been consuming alcohol and the victim had marijuana.  An unknown weight shift caused the canoe to capsize throwing all three individuals into the water.  The victim was unable to swim to shore.  Life saving measures were unsuccessful.


BARDID: NY-2017-0011
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Hastings
County: OSWEGO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel got caught in swift currents on river.  It got swept into the Caughdenoy Dam where it became trapped damaging the outboard motor and port side.  The vessel eventually freed itself going through the dam causing yet further damage to the trolling motor and windshield.  Vessel is a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2017-0126
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: ASHAROKEN
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was hugging the shoreline and trying to find calmer seas, when he struck the rocks off the eastern side of the point at Eatons Neck.


BARDID: NY-2017-0127
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTHPORT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Northport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock into its slip, operator of vessel 1 gave forward throttle and struck docked vessels 2 and 3 on the opposite berth. All three vessels incurred damages.


BARDID: NY-2017-0128
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bethlehem
County: ALBANY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An intoxicated operator of the vessel experienced mechanical failure that resulted in vessel drifting into shore where it sank. Operator and the passenger were rescued and no injuries were reported.  Operator was arrested for BUI.


BARDID: NY-2017-0129
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: Oyster Bay
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 under sail struck the starboard bow of Vessel 2 which was moored. Vessel 1 then caught the mooring line causing the vessel to turn and additionally strike the port side of vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2017-0130
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLOOP CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Wantagh
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Bay Constable of Town of Hempstead as the operator of Vessel 1 issued a no boating safety certificate and excessive speed ticket to operator of Vessel 2.  

After release from the stop both vessels drifted closer and operator of vessel 2 yelled at the Bay Constable for issuing the tickets and pushed his vessel apart from vessel 1. 

Passenger of Vessel 2 claimed to have suffered a back injury as a result and was transported to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2017-0132
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HEMPSTEAD HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Sands Point
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat was discovered on the beach with a dog onboard but no operator.  The operator had fallen overboard into the water and drowned. His body was recovered several days later.  The cause of accident is still unknown.


BARDID: NY-2018-0074
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: ROCKAWAY PARK
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of jetski #2 slowed down nearly to a stop. Operator of Jetski 1 following behind struck vessel #2.


BARDID: NY-2018-0076
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IRONDEQUOIT BAY
NearestCityorTown: IRONDEQUOIT
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While conducting a vessel stop of a jet ski (Vessel 2), a collision did occur from the Monroe county Sheriffs Office jetski (Vessel 1), adjacent to Channel 5. During the stop, Vessel 2 had occasion to drift such that its stern was closest to incoming wave action caused by passing vessel. This made the acting officer loose his balance and fall onto aft of vessel. Instinctively he grabbed the handlebars/throttle and made his jet ski collide with the pulled over vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2018-0077
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: INDIAN LAKE
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling north on Indian Lake at aprox. 25 MPH. Vessel collided with unmarked rock and was ejected from vessel. Victim whom was ejected was unable to swim


BARDID: NY-2018-0080
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTHPORT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Huntington
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator started towing tube w/ 3 persons on board, when spotter fell off PWC causing two of the tubers to crash into the spotter in water.  The two suffered cuts to their leg from the tow line.


BARDID: NY-2018-0083
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Far Rockaway
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of jet-ski 1 stated he was changing directions and collided with jet-ski 2 on the port side causing injury. Operator of jet-ski 2 states he was slowing down when jet-ski 1 hit him. Operator of jet-ski 2 had minor injuries to left leg at scene.


BARDID: NY-2018-0084
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: Breezy Point
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vsl 2 states that they jumped a wave in the inlet, came down, skipped and collided w vsl 1. Operator stated that the operator of vsl 1 was ejected from PWC due to collision and was knocked unconscious. Operator of vsl 1 was moved to Coney Is. Hospital.


BARDID: NY-2019-0178
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle Bay
NearestCityorTown: Baldwin
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling approx. 55-55 mph in an easterly direction in a narrow channel with heavy vessel traffic in Middle Bay. Vessel 2 was traveling in a westerly direction outside of the channel to the south of vessel 1. Vessel 2 attempted to cross the channel in front of vessel 1 and a collision ensued.  Operator2 was struck by v1 and died due to trauma.


BARDID: NY-2019-0179
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: North Haven Village
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel had struck a wooden jetty, on the northern side of a private canal. After striking the northern jetty wall, the vessel left the water, before a secondary collision on the opposite side of the canal; where it struck the canals southern wooden jetty. Multiple passengers were on board. Operator cited for boating while intoxicated.


BARDID: NY-2019-0180
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:52:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hashamomack Pond
NearestCityorTown: Greenport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While paddle boarding during a yoga paddle board class victim fell off of the paddle board she was operating. She was taken under a railroad bridge by the swift current while being tethered to the paddle board. The tether became caught on part of the bridge structure. A witness cut her tether and swam her back to shore. CPR was administered by Southhold Town Police officers and Southhold Fire Dept. personnel.  The victim died.


BARDID: NY-2019-0181
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Sands Point
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was making way with 4 persons aboard. It was currently low tide when vessel 1 struck one of the submerged rocks in the v/o Success Rock Buoy. 2 passengers were ejected. After the boat came to a stop, the operator jumped overboard to assist the passengers that were in the water.


BARDID: NY-2019-0182
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: Massapequa
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock at Schmidt's Canal when it struck vessel 2 which was moored. Vessel 1's arch sheared the bolts from the bow pulpit tearing it from boat causing numerous scratches and gouges to top side bow and hull area.


BARDID: NY-2019-0183
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JONES INLET
NearestCityorTown: Point Lookout
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck a wake which caused the operator to lose balance and struck his forehead on the vessels steering column and became ejected from his vessel.


BARDID: NY-2019-0185
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Port Jefferson
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated while he was underway he took three waves over the bow causing his vessel to be swamped.


BARDID: NY-2021-0163
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 became disoriented attempting to travel from the outer harbor to the Niagara River. The operator struck the break wall on the starboard side and grounded the vessel on the Bird Island Reef. The vessel had to be removed by a crane barge. Minor injuries reported at the time of the accident. The vessels hull was compromised from being on the rocks for several days awaiting removal, The lower units was also torn off from the accident.


BARDID: NY-2021-0165
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STIRLING BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Greenport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Endeavour was backing out of slip under power and experiencing normal operation. Wind was blowing vessel out of the slip. When owner of vessel shifted into forward the boat seemed to go sideways causing the boat to drift to starboard into docked boats. Owner tried to correct course by steering to port however he was unable to clear docked vessels causing the starboard side of the vessel to hit the starboard side of vessel 2. On Oct. 9th, 10th and 11th tides were reported 2-3 feet above normal. At the time of the accident the tide was flooding.


BARDID: NY-2021-0166
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: REYNOLDS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Pt. Lookout
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 and 2 were tied to dock for refueling. Vessel 2 was tied to dock, engines off. Vessel 1 departed dock and accelerated quickly and struck vessel 2 on starboard engine.


BARDID: NY-2021-0167
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Cedar Beach
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 docked at Cedar Beach Marina slip when vessel 2 leaving slip struck vessel 1 at berth striking the starboard front side of vessel 1 and vessel 2 fled scene.


BARDID: NY-2021-0168
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Babylon
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 had a collision with Vessel #1 while attempting to dock causing damage to bow railing and anchor winch of Vessel #1.


BARDID: NY-2021-0169
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STERLING CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Greenport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
After completion of fueling the operator of the 29ft Luhrs started the engine resulting in an explosion that ejected both the operator and passenger from the vessel.  The vessel caught fire and eventually sank.


BARDID: NY-2021-0170
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tupper Lake
NearestCityorTown: Tupper Lake
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was traveling in a Northerly direction on Tupper Lake while decelerating. Operator stated while he was decelerating the boat turned hard to starboard due to a steering issue and struck 2 large rocks with the bow of his vessel.


BARDID: NY-2021-0171
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:13:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAMARONECK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Mamaroneck Villege
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim went kayaking during a period of inclement weather/heavy rain and wind.  During the trip the kayak capsized and the victim entered the water and drowned.  The kayak was recovered at Glen Island Beach in New Rochelle. The victim was wearing a lifejacket and he body was recovered near Orchard Bay.


BARDID: NY-2021-0172
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated he struck a submerged object in the water on the north side of Glen Island. The object punctured the hull of the pontoon allowing water to fill the pontoon. The operator was not injured and safely got the vessel back to its dock. Vessel was hauled by a private yacht club in the area.


BARDID: NY-2021-0173
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At approx. 1830hrs, the operator of vessel 1 stated he was operating his PWC in the vicinity of 3BR at the entrance to Echo Bay, when he turned hard to port to avoid a large wave and was thrown from his vessel. Operator further states he hit the buoy 3BR before landing in the water. Operator stated he felt substantial pain o his right side where he collided with the buoy but managed to get back on his vessel and make it back to the port. Operator states once back at his dock he removed his PFD and noticed a small gash on his right side area of his rib cage. Operator self transported to New Rochelle Montefiore ER but as advised that he needed to be transported to Westchester Medical Center for  further evaluation of his injuries.


BARDID: NY-2021-0174
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At 1705hrs, officers responded to on a report of a boat accident at Spindle Rock. Upon arrival, the operator stated he struck a rock underway which left his vessel inoperable. Both occupants of the vessel stated they were not injured. Westchester County Police Marine Unit and Sea Tow were also on scene assisting the disabled vessel. Sea Tow towed the vessel back to its home port.


BARDID: NY-2021-0175
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At 1449hrs officers responded to a vessel which ran aground. They were not taking on water and were struck on a rock during low tide. Upon arrival no injuries were claimed. Sea Tow was notified and towed the vessel t o Imperial Yacht club #20.


BARDID: NY-2022-0075
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: East Islip
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator shift malfunctioned in rough seas. Operator anchored vessel to attempt correcting issue. While doing repairs, vessel took on too much water and capsized.


BARDID: NY-2022-0076
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Highland Falls
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator misjudged the river and drove the boat approximately thirty feet into the marsh area causing the boat to become grounded in marsh.


BARDID: NY-2022-0077
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: QUANTUCK BAY
NearestCityorTown: Westhampton Beach
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he was attempting to leave berth. Injured subject was on boat attempting to push off another boat and fell in the water. The operator did not realize the injured party was in the water and the propeller of the boat struck the right foot of the injured passenger. Injured subject treated scene and transported to Stony Brook Hospital for care.


BARDID: NY-2022-0078
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DERING HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Shelter Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 reports while on his boat on a mooring in Dering Harbor, vessel 1 (Sailboat) in an attempt to avoid collision with vessel 2 turned but heavy winds forced the vessel into the starboard side of vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2022-0079
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Peconic River
NearestCityorTown: Shelter Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 drifted down v2 causing damage to swim platform rubrail and scratches in gelcoat on port side. V1 was making contact with V2 with the skegs of the outboards. Both vessels were unoccupied V2 owner stated he was on the beach and witnessed the contact between the vessels.


BARDID: NY-2022-0083
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MONTAUK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While departing the pump out dock next to the Montauk Coast Guard Station, and pushed by current and wind. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 which was secured to the other side of the pump out dock. V1 drifted along the port side of V2 which was jutting out from the dock, causing a long linear scratch along v2's hull below the toe rail from mid-ship to the bow pulpit.


BARDID: NY-2017-0013
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:51:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Hude Park
County: DUTCHESS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Canoe was traveling south west from Norrie Point Environmental Center to Esopus Island with three persons onboard.  Due to choppy water the canoe capsized.  Two individuals stayed with the canoe and were rescued.  The third attempted to swim to shore.  His body was recovered the next day.  There were no PFD onboard.


BARDID: NY-2017-0014
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Penn Yan
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owners of property heard a loud bang when a boat hit their dock.  Operator of boat indicated he was ok as he worked to dislodge it from the dock.  Once dislodged he immediately took off.


BARDID: NY-2017-0015
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MILBURN CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Baldwin
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck vessel and then proceeded to strike vessel 3 before suffering partial mechanical failure.  Operator of vessel 1 was able to secure vessel in vacant slip.  He surveyed the damage and then left in his boat.  In the process of leaving he struck vessel 4.  Operator of vessel 1 has not been located.


BARDID: NY-2017-0016
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria Bay
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was attempting to maneuver vessel into town docks but due to inexperience struck another vessel.  Both vessels sustained scratches approximately 8 inches in length.


BARDID: NY-2017-0017
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ERIE BARGE CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Sylvan Beach
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel exiting canal enter Oneida Lake struck partially submerged break wall.  Vessel sustained significant damage to hull below waterline.  Operator had consumed alcohol but was not found to be intoxicated.


BARDID: NY-2017-0018
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SODUS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sodus
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of vessel 1 was attempting to remove the water of fuel tanks using an electric pump.  When he removed the collection hose fuel spilled onto the hot pump causing it to ignite.  The fire quickly grew out of control destroying the boat and the boat next to it down wind.  A third boat across from the original boat also sustained damage from the heat.


BARDID: NY-2017-0019
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EASTCHESTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: City Island
County: BRONX
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 states that while under sail he observed vessel 2 approaching head on at a high rate of speed.  He attempted to warn vessel 2 but the boats collided causing damage to both bows.  Shortly after vessel 2 left the scene.


BARDID: NY-2017-0020
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELL BANK BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was a adrift fishing in channel when he observed vessel 2 approaching from his stern at a high rate of speed.  Vessel 1 made an attempt to avoid collision by turning to starboard but both vessels collided.  Vessel 2 left scene at collision.


BARDID: NY-2017-0021
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: Massapequa
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was operating in shallow water when it ran aground.  Operator suffered a back injury.  Vessel sustained some damage to hull.


BARDID: NY-2017-0022
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELL BANK BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway in Shell Bank creek and struck vessel 2 that was docked in the stern.  Operator of vessel 1 claimed that he experienced loss of steering.


BARDID: NY-2017-0023
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Grand Island
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner left marina with son after boat had been serviced.  He heard a pop sound come from port motor and noticed smoke.  Fire quickly spread and both persons onboard jumped off.  They were quickly picked up by a nearby boat.  Vessel burned to water line.


BARDID: NY-2017-0024
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Coxsackie
County: GREENE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck submerged object just north of boat launch.  Boat was in approximately 20 feet of water.  No injuries occurred.  Outdrive on boat was severely damaged.


BARDID: NY-2017-0025
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELLICOTT CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Tonawanda
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was docked at restaurant with one person onboard.  Vessel 1 was approaching dock.  Operator of vessel 1 was pulling lines out of compartment and asked passenger to grab handle bars in the mean time.  

Passenger on board grabbed the throttle when she reached for the handle bars causing the vessel to collide with dock and vessel 2.    

Operator of vessel 1 suffered a significant head injury.  The passenger on vessel 1 and the operator on vessel 2 both sustained serious but not life threatening cuts and abrasions.


BARDID: NY-2017-0026
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Long Island City
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was not paying attention and struck vessel 2.  No injuries occurred but vessel 2 sustained damage.


BARDID: NY-2017-0027
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Islip
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Mast on sunfish broke causing vessel to overturn.  All four persons on board entered the water.  One individual was injured by the boom when it fell on her head.  Another was treated for exposure.


BARDID: NY-2017-0028
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Milo
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was heading northbound close to shore.  Operator and passengers were looking at the cottages and talking.  

Occupants aboard vessel 2, a pedal boat, saw vessel 1 coming and moved out of its path.  Vessel 1 proceeded to then turn into and strike vessel 2.  One person on board vessel 2 was injured.  The pedal boat sank.


BARDID: NY-2017-0029
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONESUS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Livonia
County: LIVINGSTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger was looking over the gunwale attempting to retrieve a hat that had fallen overboard.  While doing so passenger fell overboard and was struck in the head by the port side of the vessel.


BARDID: NY-2017-0030
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: Islip
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel engine starter would not function.  Both individuals swam safely to shore.  Vessel subsequently ran aground and was battered for approximately 12 hours.  Vessel is a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2017-0031
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDINER'S BAY
NearestCityorTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While climbing out of his boat after finishing a dive, the owner was struck by boat propeller sustaining a laceration to upper right leg.


BARDID: NY-2017-0032
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Cicero
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A transient boat was operating through NYS Canal system on Oneida Lake utilizing only a newly installed auto pilot system when it ran aground.  Vessel sustained significant damage to hull and props.


BARDID: NY-2017-0033
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Copiague
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was attempting to run his vessel in canal when he struck vessel 2 which was tied to dock.  Anchor on bow of vessel 1 struck the radar unit of vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2017-0034
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Kingston
County: ULSTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator left auto pilot on and left to go below in cabin to retrieve an item.  Vessel ran aground just north of water treatment plant.  vessel sustained modest damage to hull and props.


BARDID: NY-2017-0035
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKANEATELES LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Skaneateles
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Intoxicated operator backed vessel over passenger who was swimming in water.  Passenger sustained life threatening lacerations and a broken femur in the right leg from the propeller.


BARDID: NY-2017-0036
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWINGING BRIDGE RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Thompson
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling north and vessel 2 was traveling South.  Vessel 1 had no navigation lights on.  Vessel 2 made a sudden turn just prior to the vessels colliding avoiding a completely head on collision.  Operator of vessel 1 was under the influence of alcohol.  All four individuals (2 on each boat) were injured from impacting their boat.


BARDID: NY-2017-0037
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MORICHES BAY
NearestCityorTown: Eastport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels collided just south of Seatuck Cove red buoy 4.  The port side of vessel 2 struck vessel in the starboard side hull.  Nobody on vessel 1 sustained any injuries.  Three people on vessel 2 sustained injuries including one child being ejected into the water.


BARDID: NY-2017-0039
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Richland
County: OSWEGO
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was running approximately 200 feet off shore when vessel ran out of gas.  Vessel drifted into rocky shoreline resulting in a total loss.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2017-0040
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Mattituck
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 while leaving slip struck vessel 1 which was tied to dock.  Vessel 2 left scene of accident.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to bow pulpit


BARDID: NY-2017-0041
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOHAWK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Glenville
County: SCHENECTADY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was being operated close to shore when it struck a wave causing the vessel to strike land.  Operator and passenger left scene.  Operator had sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment once tracked down.  Passenger reported no injuries.  Vessel sustained damage to hull, engine compartment and steering apparatus,


BARDID: NY-2017-0042
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAYUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Aurielius
County: CAYUGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was running engine preparing to disembark from dock when he heard an explosion.  Passenger of vessel was near engine and sustained burns to face, arms and feet.  Vessel burned to waterline and is a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2017-0043
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
4 Year old passenger slid off seat hitting head on engine controls suffering a head injury.  Victim was transported to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2017-0044
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELTER ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Sag Harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he was cruising at idle speed exiting mooring field when struck unknown submerged object.


BARDID: NY-2017-0045
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was cruising when it struck a submerged log causing severe damage to the outdrive.  Vessel began to take on water but was able to be towed into marina by a nearby vessel.


BARDID: NY-2017-0049
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Town of West Monroe
County: OSWEGO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Both operators of Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 claim to have been struck by the other causing damage to hull of each boat. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2017-0050
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Amityville
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
In a sailing regatta race, operator of Vessel 2 hit Vessel 1 on the port side as operator of vessel 1 took a sharp change of course. Both vessels incurred minor damage . Operator of Vessel 1 was injured and taken to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2017-0051
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Mayfield
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While undocking, operator of Vessel 1 struck  and  damaged right rear side of docked vessel 2. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2017-0052
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORT JEFFERSON HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Port Jefferson
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: anchor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor while Vessel 2 underway with anchor in water that did not hold. Operator of Vessel 2 attempted to move away but struck Vessel 1 and damaged front starboard side fiberglass due to tangled anchors.


BARDID: NY-2017-0053
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PATCHOGUE BAY
NearestCityorTown: Patchogue
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel involved struck buoy 4 as it was heading into Patchogue River causing it to take on water. No injury was reported.


BARDID: NY-2017-0054
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKANEATELES LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Town of Skaneateles
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was cruising back home when it struck an unoccupied  moored Vessel 2. Operator of Vessel 1 dragged Vessel 2 and its mooring weights into deeper water and subsequently vessel 2 drifted in the lake until it was found in the morning by its owner who had called 911 to report a hit & run accident.


BARDID: NY-2017-0055
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MONTAUK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock, operator of Vessel 1 lost control switching helm control stations.  Vessel 1 struck a moored and unoccupied Vessel 2 and destroyed its pulpit. Both Vessels incurred damages. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2017-0056
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARRASKATUCK CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Amityville
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While turning around in creek, vessel 1 struck docked vessel 2 due to excessive throttle. Vessel 2 incurred damage on the port side. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2017-0058
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Queensbury
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was returning to dock with two passenger in tube behind and tube struck the dock. One of the passengers in the tube sustained a broken right wrist and bruised right leg.


BARDID: NY-2017-0059
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Mamaroneck
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising, operator of the  vessel noticed smoke from engine compartment and called out mayday on CH 16. Seatow and other law enforcement agencies responded. All people on board were transferred to Yacht Yard. Vessel started to take on water. Pumps were installed and the vessel was towed back to Yacht Yard for emergency haul. The vessel incurred significant damage. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2017-0060
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Waddington
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While kayaking vessel capsizes causing operator to enter water where they became unconscious. He was wearing PFD and was kept head up until helped arrived.  They were admitted to hospital after rescue.


BARDID: NY-2017-0062
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DAY
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Two female boaters were on a pedal boat(vessel 1) at night with no PFDs or navigation lights.  Due to the lack of navigation lights, vessel 2 did not see vessel 1 and struck them. Vessel 2 was able to retrieve the occupants of vessel 1 and brought them ashore for medical attention. One person from vessel 1 suffered a laceration to the foot.  Operator of vessel 1 was under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: NY-2017-0063
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Greenport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While transiting  the harbor, vessel 2 sideswiped docked  vessel 1 causing it to get crushed against the dock. Vessel 1 incurred damage while vessel 2 didn't.


BARDID: NY-2017-0064
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Keuka Park
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 hit a  boat lift and left the scene. The owner of the lift said that he noticed it the day of the incident and that it must have happened over the weekend. The owner states that the estimated cost of the damages to the lift was $1000.  This Craftlander lift had an #8,000 capacity lift.


BARDID: NY-2017-0065
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: East Hampton
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of vessel 1 stated that he was the only person on board and  was operating near shore. 'When he looked down for a second', a wave broke behind him and and pushed him into shore where he 'stepped off' of the vessel.  Vessel 1 had come close to shore (bow in) in an attempt to pull out another beached vessel with a tow line and was caught inside the break. The first attempt to pull vessel 1 off the beach with a tow line connected to the bow eye from a Sea Tow vessel failed when the tow line pulled the bow eye off. This resulted in a large hole in the bow where the sea water began swamping the vessel.


BARDID: NY-2017-0067
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MILL NECK CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Bayville
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 while underway struck vessel 2 which was moored and unoccupied.  Bow of vessel 1 penetrated hull of vessel 2 causing extensive damage.


BARDID: NY-2017-0068
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Hamlet of Pultneyville
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
As the operator of vessel 1 tried to undock, the throttle for the port engine got jammed in reverse. The operator  lost control  and struck a large steel beam  sticking out of water.


BARDID: NY-2017-0069
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTHPORT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Centerport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was sitting on the outside inflated tube of vessel.  Vessel turned causing victim to fall overboard.  He was struck by the propeller, sustaining fatal injury to neck, chest and thigh.


BARDID: NY-2017-0072
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Penn Yan
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 a boat towing a skier was struck by vessel 1 a PWC in the port side stern.  Operator of PWC was ejected into water.  All persons on board vessel 2 entered the water as an explosion from the engine compartment occurred.


BARDID: NY-2017-0073
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVENTH LAKE
NearestCityorTown: INLET
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling east on 7th lake when it struck buoy.  Operator was under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: NY-2017-0074
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT KILLS HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: STATEN ISLAND
County: RICHMOND
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Gas vapor ignited while repairs are being done on vessel. Victim who was attempting repair suffered burns to the arms and face.


BARDID: NY-2017-0077
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ERIE BARGE CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Sylvan Beach
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was adrift in small cove due to engine failure.  Vessel 2 attempted to pass was unable to do so colliding with the bow of vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2017-0079
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELTER ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: SAG HARBOR
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was operating his vessel mistakenly outside channel buoys.  He hit a rock pile outside of Sag Harbor as a result.


BARDID: NY-2017-0080
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: QUINTUCK CREEK
NearestCityorTown: EAST ISLIP
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two vessels were traveling northbound entering the channel inside Quintuck creek when Vessel 2 rear-ended vessel 1. Vessel 2 fled the scene before they could be questioned leaving damage to the engine and starboard side quarter of vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2017-0081
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: East Kingston
County: ULSTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of  vessel 2 was cruising west with auto pilot feature on and collided with vessel 1 that was drifting north on Hudson River behind Rhine cliff Bridge. Vessel 1 incurred extensive damage while Vessel 2 had minor damage to its bow.


BARDID: NY-2017-0082
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKANEATELES LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Skaneateles
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 collided with a docked vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 1 tried to pick up a dropped object from the deck of the boat.  In the process he turned the wheel to the left. 

Substantial Damage to both vessels occurred.  Vessel 1 was sold prior to accident.  Vessel was being operated under previous owner's registration.


BARDID: NY-2017-0083
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Ontario
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling east bound on Lake Ontario, Vessel occupants heard a loud bang from the out- drive. The vessel stopped and began taking on water and sank quickly. All on board put on life jackets and entered the water.  They were rescued by Pultneyville Fire Department.
The vessel was recovered by a friend of the owner.


BARDID: NY-2017-0084
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ERIE CANAL
NearestCityorTown: SWEDEN
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was attempting to start engine when there was a flash fire/explosion in the engine compartment. A flame shot out of the engine compartment causing burns top the legs of three passenger's legs. 

The fire continued to burn and spread throughout the vessel, causing damage/consuming the interior of the vessel and part of the exterior of the vessel. The growing fire made the occupants of vessel one jump overboard into the Erie Canal.


BARDID: NY-2017-0086
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SHELTER ISLAND
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
During the start of an unsanctioned sailboat race, vessel 1 and vessel 2 were circling the starting line, sailing in a northerly direction port to port. All of a sudden, vessel 1 took a sharp turn and clipped vessel 2 causing a small outboard to fall off boat, entire rig mast boom and sail to fall on vessel, and vessel also sustained damages tp port stern woodwork and fiberglass. Vessel 2 also sustained a small amount of damage to bow.


BARDID: NY-2017-0087
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THREE MILE HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: EAST HAMPTON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was trying to dock in a narrow area when it experienced loss of bow and stern thrusters.  The wind pushed the vessel, causing a collision with vessel's 2 and 3, pushing them into the dock pilings. The impact with the outboards of vessel's 2 and 3 caused scratches to vessel 1 and there was minor paint transfers to vessel 2 and 3. Vessels 2 and 3 were unoccupied at time of accident.


BARDID: NY-2017-0088
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Baldwinsville
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling the canal system when he became stuck on a safety cable preventing him from going over the dam. Lock #24 employees told vessel to stay right to enter locks but operator didn't follow orders. Vessel couldn't move once stuck on safety cable. Operator of vessel was safely transported to shore and the safety cable was cut to safely remove vessel.


BARDID: NY-2017-0089
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANHASSET BAY
NearestCityorTown: PORT WASHINGTON
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel left dock after fueling and traveled over a known submerged wreck.  Due to the low tide, the wreck was in very shallow water and while traveling over wreck the vessel struck it. Once the tide started to come in, the boat started to take in water and began to sink.  Operator was unfamiliar with area.


BARDID: NY-2017-0091
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MONTAUK
NearestCityorTown: MONTAUK
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied up to slip with no one on board. Vessel 2 with three people on board were leaving the adjoining slip and was exiting marina. Wind caused vessel 2 to Collide with vessel 1's stern striking the lower units of the outboard engines with its starboard aft quarter.


BARDID: NY-2017-0093
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELTER ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: SHELTER ISLAND
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had difficulty while anchoring and subsequently ran over vessel 2's anchor line. This caused vessel 2 to collide with vessel 3 breaking a window on that vessel. The strong current was the primary factor in the difficulty anchoring.


BARDID: NY-2017-0094
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STATE BOAT CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Cedar Beach
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of  the Vessel, a personal watercraft, was travelling at a high rate of speed and drove into shallow water running aground.  Operator was injured as she was ejected over handle bars and  landed on marsh.


BARDID: NY-2017-0095
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEGUNTATOQUE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: LINDENHURST
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was leaving slip of Anchorage Marina when the wind took vessel 2 into vessel 1 which was docked. The boats collided causing scratches to the outboard engine of vessel 2 and also causing damage to the prop and skeg of vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2017-0097
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: BOLTON
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Due to heavy weather, operator's ability to see buoys/navigational aids was restricted.  The operator passed dangers markers and ran into shoal.


BARDID: NY-2017-0098
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAUTAUQUA LAKE
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 was circling vessel 1 and yelling to the girls on board vessel 1.  Vessel 2 then collided with vessel 1.  

Operator of vessel 2 struck his face on the hull of vessel 1.  Operator of vessel 2 was uncooperative with investigation and fled the scene.  He was later arrested for BWI among other charges.


BARDID: NY-2017-0101
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Atlantique
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1's transmission jammed.  Vessel was unable to be stopped and struck vessel's 2-4 in the marina.


BARDID: NY-2017-0103
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MORICHES BAY
NearestCityorTown: CENTER MORICHES
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator made a sharp turn to the starboard side. The sharpness of the turn resulted in one passenger who was standing on the bow to go overboard port side. He was then struck by the lower unit of the vessel. Passenger was transported to hospital for additional medical help.


BARDID: NY-2017-0104
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: YONKERS/HASTINGS
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
There were two passengers on one jet ski navigating in the Hudson river and were ejected from their vessel.  Operator was not wearing kill switch and vessel continued upriver quite some distance becoming heavily damaged.  Both individuals were rescued approximately half a mile apart after three hours in the water and were treated for exposure.


BARDID: NY-2017-0106
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANHASSET BAY
NearestCityorTown: SANDS POINT
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling at "a high rate of speed" and struck a navigational aid Can #1. Vessel began taking on water through a hole in the bow at and below the water line. Water was approximately 10 inches above the deck and covered the entire engine.


BARDID: NY-2017-0108
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANANDAIGUA
NearestCityorTown: CANANDAIGUA CITY
County: ONTARIO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docking behind vessel 2 when the throttle became stuck.   Vessel 1 lunged forward, striking the port side corner of vessel 2. After striking Vessel 2, the operator shut off the engine.  Vessel one continued to drift until it reached a dock on the other side.


BARDID: NY-2017-0109
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: WEST BABYLON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel had fire that started at the outboard motor. Fire spread to stern and was extinguished by fire department.


BARDID: NY-2017-0110
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SWIFT CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BABYLON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 reported a hit and run. Vessel 2 (operator unknown) was accused of fleeing the scene after backing into vessel 1 which was moored at dock.


BARDID: NY-2017-0112
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUNTINGTON HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: HUNTINGTON BAY
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was making a turn while pushing a loaded concrete barge headed southwest. While making the turn, the barge struck the docked vessel 2's bow/stern.


BARDID: NY-2017-0113
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: HAGUE
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a PWC, was jumping the wake of vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 1 realized he was too close to vessel 2 and released the throttle. Vessel 1 lost steering control and came into contact with vessel 2 resulting in property damage but no injuries.


BARDID: NY-2017-0115
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HYDE PARK
County: DUTCHESS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was docked at Fuel area and took on fuel. While taking on fuel, a large wake rolled vessel causing fuel to spill out in the engine compartment. Operator of vessel started boat and fuel ignited.


BARDID: NY-2017-0117
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWINGING BRIDGE RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MONGAUOPVALLEY
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was preparing to pull a wake border at the time of the accident.  While attempting to begin pulling wake boarder the rope got caught in propeller of boat. Propeller and rope dragged the wake boarder under the boat where he came in contact with spinning propeller.  He suffered lacerations to the chest, face and leg.


BARDID: NY-2017-0118
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Hamlin
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling in a Southeast direction and he collided with a the Sandy Creek rock jetty. Upon hitting the jetty, a passenger was thrown overboard.  The passenger was pulled out of the water onto the jetty by the operator.  After investigation it was found that the  operator was operating under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for boating while intoxicated.


BARDID: NY-2017-0119
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NOYACK BAY
NearestCityorTown: GREENPORT
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had overtaken Vessel 2 while both vessels were racing before Buoy 14 with both vessels on a starboard tack. Vessel 2 tacked leaving no room between vessel 1 and the buoy.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 and then subsequently the buoy.


BARDID: NY-2017-0120
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST SHINNECOCK BAY
NearestCityorTown: HAMPTON BEACH
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was navigating between buoy 10 and 12. Vessel 2 took a hard left turn around buoy 12 and came up on vessel 1 in a head-on situation. 

In attempt to avoid a collision, vessel 1 took evasive action and vessel 2 wound up striking the the starboard side of vessel 1. Three persons were ejected out of vessel 1.  

Operator of vessel 2 lost conscious suffered from a head injury upon impact and vessel proceeded in a circular pattern.  He would later regain consciousness and get vessel under control.  

Operator of vessel 2 was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.


BARDID: NY-2017-0123
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FIRE ISLAND INLET
NearestCityorTown: BABYLON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading through Fire Island Inlet. Operator changed course due to unfavorable sea conditions and ran aground.  One passenger aboard jumped overboard into the shallow water breaking her left leg.


BARDID: NY-2017-0124
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATTITUCK CREEK
NearestCityorTown: MATTITUCK
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2  while undocking struck docked Vessel 1. A big gust of wind redirected vessel 2 during the process.


BARDID: NY-2017-0125
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: RYE
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck rocks at Scotch Caps.  Operator failed to see obstruction buoy which was partially obscured in rough water.


BARDID: NY-2017-0133
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST MILL BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Bergen Beach
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 experienced mechanical failure when vessel got stuck in gear.  Vessel 1 collided with docked vessel 2 and damaged the starboard side of hull on vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2017-0134
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANHASSET BAY
NearestCityorTown: Port Washington
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
As operator of Vessel 1 was sailing through mooring field it struck unoccupied moored vessel 2.   First strike on the port side and second time on the rear port swim platform.  Minor damage to vessel 1 and extensive damage to vessel 2.  Vessel 1 fled scene.


BARDID: NY-2017-0135
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Ellery
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
As operator of vessel attempted to start the vessel, he noticed thick smoke and flames from the engine compartment. Operator used on-board fire extinguisher to put fire out. All passengers exited the vessel. The vessel incurred some damage from fire and extinguisher.


BARDID: NY-2017-0136
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria Bay
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While docking, operator of vessel 1 struck a docked, unoccupied Vessel 2 on the rear starboard side.  Both vessels incurred damages.


BARDID: NY-2017-0137
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROCKAWAY POINT INLET
NearestCityorTown: Breezy Point
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While engaged in wave jumping, operator of PWC fell off. The operator sustained a deep laceration to his leg.


BARDID: NY-2017-0138
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLOOP CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: WANTAGH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were both headed west in Sloop Channel when vessel 1 struck vessel 2. High wind and waves contributed the vessels colliding.  Vessel 1 sustained damages to the starboard side and Vessel 2 sustained damages to the port side.  Two people on v2 were injured after being struck by v1.


BARDID: NY-2017-0139
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WOODCLEFT CANAL
NearestCityorTown: FREEPORT
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 struck bow and pulpit of vessel #2 causing vessel #2 to strike vessel #3. Vessel 2 and 3 were docked with no one on board and vessel 1 fled scene.


BARDID: NY-2017-0141
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SYLVAN BEACH
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Jet ski and motor boat were traveling together with the jet ski jumping the wakes. Jet skier wanted to get further back so he turned to port in front of the boat and looped back in the opposite direction.  The jet ski struck the boat's port side head on. The port side bow area of jet ski was damaged and the operator of the jet ski complained of pain in his left leg.


BARDID: NY-2017-0142
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STATE BOAT CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: WANTAGH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel was too far north outside of the state boat channel and hit sand bar.  Vessel sustained damage to propeller shaft.


BARDID: NY-2017-0143
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WANETA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tyrone
County: SCHUYLER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While changing speeds, operator of vessel made an abrupt stop throwing the passenger who was seated on bow overboard. The passenger was then run over by the vessel and got entangled in the lower unit. Victim suffered severe injury to right leg and groin area.  He was pronounced dead at the scene by the medical team.


BARDID: NY-2017-0144
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLUSHING BAY
NearestCityorTown: WHITESTONE
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was attempting to overtake vessel #1. While attempting, vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on aft starboard side.  Both vessels received cracks in the fiberglass hull.


BARDID: NY-2017-0145
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEAMAN'S CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Seaford
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway, operator of vessel, a personal watercraft, experienced mechanical failure and was ejected from it and thrown into the water. The PWC then accelerated at high speed crashing into the bulkhead. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2017-0146
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLOOP CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Wantagh
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising, operator of vessel struck an a pole sticking out of the water resulting in a broken arm upon impact. The vessel broke in half and sank. Operator of the vessel was transported to hospital for medical treatment.


BARDID: NY-2017-0147
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE GEORGE
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: plug
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator launched boat and started heading up the lake.  He noticed the boat was taking on water from the stern.  He moved towards the bow and vessel capsized.  Operator stated he had placed the boat plug in.  Inspection after the accident revealed that the seals around the boat plug and subsequently the plug itself were missing.


BARDID: NY-2017-0148
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:49:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROCKAWAY POINT INLET
NearestCityorTown: BREEZY POINT
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Police responded to a call about a man in the water close to a drifting boat. Two good Samaritans gave the person in the water CPR. The person was transported to Coney Island Hospital and was pronounced dead. After further investigation it was proven that the aided person fell overboard from his vessel and his leg/foot was caught on a removable bait table which was on the port side of the vessel.  The victim's head was submerged in the water while he was unable to get his foot free resulting in drowning.


BARDID: NY-2017-0149
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLOOP CHANNEL
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was navigating westward on Sloop Channel when the wakes of two other large unknown vessels struck the bow. Passenger suffered a back injury as a result of being hit by the wakes.  Passenger was transported to medical center for further treatment.


BARDID: NY-2017-0150
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MONTAUK
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was operating in rough, hazardous waters during poor visibility in a shallow rocky area when it struck a bolder in the water. The initial collision redirected the vessel towards shore stranding the vessel in the rocks. The vessel had extensive damage and is not inoperable.


BARDID: NY-2017-0152
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: BREEZY POINT
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was found powered into a seawall and partially submerged. Witness stated that operator abandoned vessel causing it to "runaway" when throttle became struck.  No injuries occurred but vessel is totaled.  Operator fled scene.


BARDID: NY-2017-0153
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: REYNOLDS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: PT. LOOKOUT
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 while pulling away from the dock and struck vessel 1 which was moored. Vessel 2 caused damage to the starboard side hull in fiberglass and plastic trim.


BARDID: NY-2017-0154
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NEW YORK CITY
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 traveling east on the Hudson river while vessel 2 was traveling north on same waterway. Vessel 2 hit vessel 1. Vessel 1 operator jumped off his vessel prior to collision. Vessel  2 states he was hit by vessel one due to excessive speed and vessel 1 failing to yield way.


BARDID: NY-2017-0155
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASHAROKEN BAY
NearestCityorTown: NORTHPORT
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was standing on bow when the wake from Vessel 2 caused him to fall to deck hurting his left arm and right foot.


BARDID: NY-2017-0156
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MORICHES INLET
NearestCityorTown: CENTER MORICHES
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel engine stalled and vessel began to take on water. Vessel overturned as a result causing the operator to go overboard. The vessel became stuck out on the surf.


BARDID: NY-2017-0157
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: BUFFALO
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting while vessel 2 was traveling at approximately 15 mph towards it. Vessel 2 didn't see the stopped vessel 1. In attempt to avoid collision with vessel 1, operator of vessel 2 put  PWC in a sharp turn and jumped off.  Vessel 2 continued on eventually striking the north wall adjacent to the Union Ship Channel.


BARDID: NY-2017-0159
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: EAST MORICHES
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel had a rapid influx of water into the engine compartment of vessel for unknown reason. The vessel began sinking in a matter of minutes and operator called 911 for assistance. When help arrived, vessel was completely submerged except a small portion of the bow.


BARDID: NY-2017-0160
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: WEST BABYLON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked bow first facing the creek and was unoccupied. Vessel 2 was traveling north through the creek, and then attempted a 180 degree turn. While making the turn, Vessel 2 began getting pushed towards vessel 1 by heavy winds.  Operator of vessel 2 was unable to compensate and struck vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2017-0161
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: PLUM ISLAND
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner states that smoke started billowing out of the port engine compartment. Operator shut down the engines.  Fixed fire extinguisher came on suppressing the fire.


BARDID: NY-2017-0162
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: ROCKAWAY BEACH
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel, a rental PWC, fell off for unknown reason. Their was no evidence of a collision. CPR was administered but failed to revive operator of vessel.  Operator had been wearing a PFD.


BARDID: NY-2017-0163
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TOBAY BOAT BASIN
NearestCityorTown: MASSAPEQUA
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in the process of docking in high winds. The strong winds pushed Vessel 1 into vessel 2 causing minor damage to both vessels.


BARDID: NY-2017-0164
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: KENT
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Three people went out paddling on separate kayaks out into the lake until they could not see land anymore. At some point, vessel 1 began to take on water and forced the operator to vacate the kayak. Vessel 2 assisted the operator of vessel 1.  Vessel 3 left the other two to get help. Vessel 2 began to take on water shortly after forcing both operators 1 and 2 into the water. The operators of vessel 1 and 2 were able to safely swim/drift to shore. Vessel 3 never made it to shore and was found deceased in the water hours later.


BARDID: NY-2017-0165
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NORTH TONAWANDA
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 states that upon leaving marina, PWC stalled and was restarted. While still idling, it stalled again and was restarted again. Upon the third restart, the PWC exploded.


BARDID: NY-2017-0166
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NEW ROCHELLE
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel one states that while fishing he felt something strike the vessel and then noticed the vessel taking on water. He headed back and then tied the boat to dock. He called a mechanic to look at the boat but by the next day (9/21) the boat was observed to be upside down.  Operator had failed to put boat plug in prior to heading out.


BARDID: NY-2017-0167
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SYLVAN BEACH
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
During a sanctioned boat race, Vessel 2 attempted to steer clear of Vessel 1 while racing. Vessel 2 was coming from behind vessel 1 in order to go around them failing to signal. Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on rear starboard side striking vessel 1 on the center of the port side.


BARDID: NY-2017-0200
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THREE MILE HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: EAST HAMPTON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck the propellers and skeg of the outboards of Vessel 2.  Engines were in the raised position and vessel was moored to the dock.


BARDID: NY-2017-0201
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IRONDEQUOIT BAY
NearestCityorTown: IRONDEQUOIT
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 states that she was leaving marina headed north. As she was trying to get on to plane she heard vessel 2 approaching from the south. Vessel 1 stated that she observed a white stern light and that the bow lights were not lit. 

Vessel one attempted to avoid the collision by throwing the vessel into reverse. Vessel 2 made no attempt at avoiding vessel 1 colliding with it.


BARDID: NY-2017-0202
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: SAG HARBOR
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While docking vessel 1, vessel operator misjudged wind and hit moored vessel 2. This caused damage to vessel 2's pulpit and broke window on port side of vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2017-0203
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NEW ROCHELLE
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck davenport reef and began to take on water. Vessel was towed by police to marina for hauling. No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NY-2017-0205
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: OSWEGO
County: OSWEGO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat overtaken by wave, capsized and subsequently sank.  Two individuals on board abandoned the vessel prior to it capsizing.  The third remained on board and was found in the cuddy cabin of the vessel after it sunk to the bottom.


BARDID: NY-2017-0206
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CHAMPLAIN
NearestCityorTown: PERU
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat had engine troubles and collided with a break wall which caused damage earlier that day. After a second departure, there was engine troubles again and the boat overturned near Apple Tree Bay ejecting both on board into the water. 
They got on top of the overturned vessel and drifted.  Operator communicated with a person on shore a "SOS" signal and emergency services were instantly called. It was found that one of the passengers was suffering from severe Hypothermia and was transported for further medical assistance.


BARDID: NY-2017-0207
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE GEORGE
County: ESSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was paddle boarding out to check up on his granddaughters who were boating on Lake George. Witnesses' on shore stated that the victim fell overboard and was bobbing in the water before going under. The victim was wearing a manually activated PFD but failed to utilize it.


BARDID: NY-2017-0208
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Black Lake
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator fell out of his vessel while attempting to put on his PFD.  He was struggling in the water.  His cries for were heard and 911 was contacted.  He was rescued by the local volunteer fire department, He was taken to the hospital for further medical attention regarding hypothermia.


BARDID: NY-2017-0209
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHITTNING POND
NearestCityorTown: TASSEL HILL STATE FOREST
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Around 1:30 PM, A call was received regarding an overturned canoe in Chittning Pond. A witness who was on shore was able to swim out and pull one victim to shore.  A State forest ranger donned a cold water immersion suit and was able to swim out and save the other two victims who were clinging to one another for warmth.  One of the victims had an anchor rope tangled around his ankle, preventing him from swimming to shore. Their lives were saved due to the fact that they were wearing their PFDs in the frigid waters. All three victims and the witness who had entered the water required further medical attention and were hospitalized.


BARDID: NY-2017-0210
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MORRISTOWN
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was observed floating upside down with two "Amish style" hats floating next to it.  One body was recovered the following the day and the 2nd two days latter.  It is not known what caused the individuals to enter the water.


BARDID: NY-2017-0211
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CHAMPLAIN
NearestCityorTown: BEEKMANTOWN
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Two paddle boarders were out on SUPs when one individual fell overboard.  The other attempted to rescue him putting himself into difficulty.  A nearby boat pulled one individual out of the water who required no medical treatment but failed to locate the second after he slipped under the water.  The second victim was quickly located in 8-10 feet of water.  Attempts to resuscitate failed.  PFDs were attached to each SUP and were worn.


BARDID: NY-2017-0212
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Sackets
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel caught fire while under way.  All four persons who were on board were rescued from the water by two nearby boats without injury.  The vessel burned to the water line and is a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2017-0213
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:34:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LENOX
County: MADISON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Kayaker was attempting to complete a six week journey from one end of the state to the other along canal system.  Part of the canal system runs through Oneida Lake where he experienced high winds from a storm.  His kayak was found washed up on shore containing all his belongings initiating a search.  His body was located several hours later.


BARDID: NY-2017-0214
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOHAWK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Little Falls
County: HERKIMER
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Three people launched their 5 person pedal boat to head out fishing from a nearby marina.  The river was swollen from recent rains creating a strong current that easily overpowered the vessel.  In the vicinity of the accident the river splits into two sections that later come back together.  One side contains a navigational lock and the other a six to eight foot waterfall and rapids.  The vessel was swept over the falls and the three individuals on board never resurfaced. All three bodies were recovered downstream over the next several days.


BARDID: NY-2017-0215
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-10-07 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: LOYD'S NECK
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was kayaking in oyster bay from Lloyd's Neck to Cold Spring. The kayak overturned.  The operator drifted with the kayak while wearing a PFD until it eventually sank.  After being reported missing and an extensive search they found the missing man stranded at a lighthouse in the middle of Long Island Sound approximately 18 hours after capsizing.  He was transported for further medical assistance as a result of exposure.


BARDID: NY-2017-0216
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE RONKONKOMA
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A 60-year old man saw 3 teens and an overturned canoe in the lake while working in his yard.  He was able to use his own canoe to row out to them and rescue them.  All three were not wearing PFD and were hospitalized for exposure.


BARDID: NY-2017-0217
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JONES BAY
NearestCityorTown: FREEPORT
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC encountered a large vessel's wake causing the jet ski to become airborne. Operator injured both ankles and struck head on the steering column. Operator returned to town of Hempstead West Marina and was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2017-0218
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: OYSTER BAY
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 while under sail on a S/E Tack in the main channel was struck by vessel 1 which was under power, on the port bow.


BARDID: NY-2017-0219
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOG'S ISLAND CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: ISLAND PARK
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was docked and struck by vessel #1 which did not stop fleeing scene south bound. Owner of vessel #2 witnessed accident but has no information on vessel #1.


BARDID: NY-2017-0220
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW YORK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: New York
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 fell from PWC while crossing about thirty feet from the bow of vessel 2. Operator of vessel 2 turned to the port in an attempt to avoid hitting the person whom was in the water. Operator of vessel 1 was struck with the propeller of vessel 2 in the head causing an open skull fracture, lacerations to face and a dislocated shoulder.  Operator1 died of his injuries.


BARDID: NY-2017-0221
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: NEWBURGH
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passenger of the vessel had to exit the vessel when they realized it had caught fire, they were both wearing PFDs at the time of the accident and were able to equip their dogs with PFDs as well. Marine patrol extinguished the fire but the boat sank.


BARDID: NY-2017-0222
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Bellmont
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Drug
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim and another person left the vessel to go swimming.  The victim struggled to swim.  He nearly drowned the other swimmer before slipping under the water.  His body was recovered two days later.  PFDs were not used.  The victim had marijuana in his system.


BARDID: NY-2017-0223
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NORTHPORT
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator left Soundview Boat Ramp in Northport kayaking out into Long Island Sound.  A motor vessel found the kayak empty and a search began.  The operator was located off Stratford shoal middle ground in the idle of long island sound.


BARDID: NY-2017-0224
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: HUNTINGTON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people went out in a one person kayak with one PFD on board.  Kayak was reported missing and a search began. The kayak was found overturned with neither individual.  One individual who wearing a PFD was later picked up by a nearby vessel.  The other individual was found floating thirteen days later off Duck Island in Connecticut.


BARDID: NY-2018-0001
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MUD CREEK
NearestCityorTown: LOCKPORT
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While duck hunting, two men in one kayak capsized sending both into the water. They had a hard time getting out of the water due to ice.  Eventually sheriff's deputies were able to  throw both individuals a line to assist them in getting to shore. Neither had on a PFD written citations as a result.  Both were transported to the hospital for exposure.


BARDID: NY-2018-0002
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OWASCO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FLEMING
County: CAYUGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A hunter was retrieving a duck in a kayak without a PFD while duck hunting. The kayak was struck by a wave and capsized. The operator was able to grab onto the kayak but could not get back in due to the weight of the waiters he was wearing. A hunting partner got in a canoe to rescue the kayaker.   The waves pushed the victim and the kayak further out into the lake.  The victim wasn't able to get in the canoe and was towed to shore as a result.  he was then taken to the hospital for exposure.


BARDID: NY-2018-0003
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BREWERTON
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was observed paddling a red canoe in the bay headed out to open water.  The victim entered the water for unknown reason.  The witness onshore called for help.  The victim tried to swim top shore but was unable to do so in the extremely cold water. The canoe was  found upright with all the contents still inside.  The victim was recovered a short time after.


BARDID: NY-2018-0004
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: ORIENT
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While transitting waterway from Long Island Sound to Gardiners Bay. Vessel tried to pass the Orient Point Lighthouse to the west inside of it. The vessel hit the rocks, took on water and capsized. Two subjects clung onto debris and the third was on the overturned vessel.  All three were rescued and brought to Eastern Long Island Hospital to be treated for exposure.


BARDID: NY-2018-0005
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: RIVERHEAD
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docking at Treasure Cove resort marina, the operator lost control of the vessel and the vessel collided with two docked vessels in the marina.  One of the vessels struck became partially submerged as a result.


BARDID: NY-2018-0006
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONESUS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LIVONIA
County: LIVINGSTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling south on the east side of Conesus Lake when the vessel struck a dock and hoist and running aground after.  Substantial damage occurred to vessel and property.


BARDID: NY-2018-0007
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:08:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel struck break wall at night.  A passenger onboard was ejected from the vessel and drowned.


BARDID: NY-2018-0008
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE GEORGE
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel began taking on water due to weather and then capsized. Operator entered the water without a PFD. A witness from a nearby kayak entered the water in an unsuccessful attempt to rescue.  Emergency services were able to locate the operator a short time later and was pronounced deceased at Glen Falls Hospital.


BARDID: NY-2018-0010
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: OLCOTT
County: NIAGRA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator of Vessel 1, while in the process of launching put outboard in reverse. With the drive turned to the starboard side, operator suspected the wind was pushing his vessel into vessel 2, but when he increased throttle he collided with vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2018-0011
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOOSE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: LYONS FALLS
County: LEWIS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was paddling near falls and attempted to go over a rapid and wound up capsizing. Operator remained upside down for entire length of rapids under falls.  Operator's head hit rocks while under water cracking helmet and sustaining damage to head and neck. Operator was rescued by another boater and transported to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2018-0016
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SODUS BAY
NearestCityorTown: SODUS POINT
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck the break wall separating Sodus bay and Lake Ontario. Excessive Speed and the use of alcohol were the main factors of the accident.  Vessel sustained significant damage to bow.  One passenger was hospitalized as a result.


BARDID: NY-2018-0017
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDENERS BAY
NearestCityorTown: EAST HAMPTON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While boating, the outboard stopped working and slowed greatly. He stopped the boat to investigate, but their were no engine alarms sounding. The engine was lifted out of the water where smoke was seen and after a few seconds began to show flames. The fire extinguisher was unreachable due to the flames, so the three passengers got their PFDs on and jumped overboard. a nearby fisherman picked up the three overboard passengers and brought them ashore until help arrived.


BARDID: NY-2018-0018
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORTHVILLE
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in a race with another vessel when due to excessive speed, the boat caught air and flipped three times, ejecting the driver of vessel 1. He was transported to shore for further assistance by EMT.


BARDID: NY-2018-0019
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: ASHROKEN
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Vessel reports that the boat took on water over the transom. Bilge pumps were inoperable due to battery box being awash. Vessel swamped and capsized as a result. Owner and passenger were recovered by a nearby pleasure vessel. Both subject refused medical attention.


BARDID: NY-2018-0021
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: SODUS
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The passanger of vessel 1 observed smoke coming from the engine compartment and notified the operator. After stopping the vessel the operator discovered the port engine had caught fire. The fire was able to be put out via fire extinguisher and water hose.


BARDID: NY-2018-0024
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: YONKERS
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operated by Victim 1 was traveling on the Hudson river when it struck an unidentified floating object, and as a result victim 1 and 2 were ejected from vessel. Victim 2 swam to a near by boat while victim 1 tried to swim to shore. Victim 1 was later found floating face down in the water, taken to shore for further medical assistance and was later pronounced dead at 19:44 hours.


BARDID: NY-2018-0026
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RARITAN BAY
NearestCityorTown: BROOKLYN
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #2 states that's he was operating vessel northbound in the Stapleton Channel along the right side in heavy fog. He was utilizing his navigation, radar, as well as crew on lookout on the bow of vessel. Operator of vessel #2 stated that he noticed a last second contact appear on his radar as "head on". He turned the vessel to port to avoid vessel #1 and this caused a glancing blow from the oncoming vessel #1 on his starboard side, IDed as an USCG buoy tender "Katherine Walker, causing an approximate 20-25 ft of damage to vessel #2 super structure. Ongoing USCG investigation.


BARDID: NY-2018-0027
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PATCHOGUE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PATCHOQUE
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was eastbound at Patchgua Bay, just northwest of Buoy #36 when the motor stalled. Water came over the transom with a South West wind. More and more water flodded the vessel


BARDID: NY-2018-0028
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: SAG HARBOR
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 stated while operating his vessel in a southwest direction, the vessel struck a rock just outside for the harbor. He Stated the vessel started taking on water and he then ran the boat up onto the beach in North Haven.


BARDID: NY-2018-0029
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: QUEENS
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A jetski Occupied by two passengers was operating off the beach. The passenger of the jetski fell off the back striking the back of the jetski and water/wash of the vessel. The passenger was removed to the beach where first aid was rendered. The passanger/aided was transported to a nearby hospital for further assistance. The operator was not injured and remained on the scene.


BARDID: NY-2018-0030
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SYLVAN BEACH
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were traveling north bound on Oneida Lake towards the canal and rock wall. Vehicle 1 was unable to navigate a wake and went over the top of vessel 2, striking the operator of vessel 2 in the head.


BARDID: NY-2018-0032
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: BOLTON LANDING
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating in dark, with lack of visibility. Green Can Channel Marker's Light was not operating properly and was not visible to the operator until it was approximately 3 feet away and the operator had already collided with a rock.


BARDID: NY-2018-0033
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ERIE BARGE CANAL
NearestCityorTown: TONAWANDA
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was unfamiliar with height of Delaware Ave Bridge. Vessel 1 ended up striking bridge, causing damage to the radar unit, stern light and roof of the vessel.


BARDID: NY-2018-0034
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CORTLANDT
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operated by Victim 1 was traveling south bound on the Hudson River, near Haverstraw Bay west of Croton Point, when he encountered heavy seas. As a result the bow of Vessel 1 submerged in the trough of a wave and swamped the boat. Victim 1 was  climbing onto Vessel 1 until Marine 2 arrived. (M2). Victim 1 was evaluated by M2 Crew. Vessel 1 was dewatered by M2 and upon stabilization. it was towed by Sea Tow to Senasqua Park.


BARDID: NY-2018-0035
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MUD CREEK
NearestCityorTown: CEARTER MORICHES
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was Docked and Unoccupied. Vessel 2 was south bound on mud creek, Starboard side of vessel #2 struck and damaged prop on vessel #1.


BARDID: NY-2018-0037
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:27:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: CHERRY GROVE
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was docked in slip in Cherry Grove. Generator found to be running, 1 male and 1 female found inside. Possible CO asphyxiation. Two CO detectors on board.


BARDID: NY-2018-0039
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LONG LAKE
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was traveling East on Long Lake Operating parallel to the southern shoreline which run adjacent to Jim Bird Lane. Operator of Vessel 1 was alone and operating at an unknown speed when he stated he doesn't recall what happened when his vessel ran aground on the property. After running aground, the operator has a laceration. He also stated that he must have lost consciousness'. Operator also states he is a type 2 diabetic. No damage to property recorded.


BARDID: NY-2018-0040
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONESUS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LIVONIA
County: LIVINGSTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator two stated he was at anchor with all nav lights on. Operator of vessel 2 states he saw a boat approaching his position and began signaling, yelling and waving in fear of collision. Upon contact, between the boats, operator two was ejected from his boat. 

Operator 1 states that while underway, Planned off at between 20 and 25 MPH, believed he saw the boat top his port side closing on his course. Operator 1 stated that he made two course changes but was struck on his port side. he also stated that he turned 180 degrees to try to reach shore and realized his boat was rapidly taking on water and would not answer to throttle or steerage. Operator of vessel 1 instructed all passengers to put on PFDs and prepare to enter the water.

Both operators contacted 911.

Operator1 had a BAC of .06.


BARDID: NY-2018-0041
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NEW ROCHELLE
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was traveling west and operating recklessly when his vessel struck a rock off the Eastern point of Glen Island. Operator and his passenger were ejected from the vessel into the water. When responding officers arrived on scene, Vessel 1 was observed up against the rocks without anyone on board. Operator of vessel was retrieved from water and the passenger was able to swim to safety.  Operator1 was arrested for BUI.


BARDID: NY-2018-0042
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NEW ROCHELLE
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel being transported to home port by service vendor. Pilot, while entering lower harbor took the green can on his starboard side and as a result of being outside of the channel he struck "Spindle Rock".


BARDID: NY-2018-0043
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MAYFIELD
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Once arrived at scene, victim was found on Scout Island with head and facial injuries. Other boaters saw the victims and helped them to shore. The victim was transported to shore via pontoon boat that then airlifted for further medical attention.


BARDID: NY-2018-0045
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: PUTNAM CENTER
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 traveling South on Lake George, had her spotlight on larger of 2 rocks islands when she struck the second island head on. Operator of Vessel 1 struck her face on steering wheel, but refused medical treatment beyond first Aid.


BARDID: NY-2018-0047
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GREENBURGH
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officers on patrol noticed a man franticly waving his hands on the bow of his vessel. Smoke was also observed upon approach , coming from aft deck. Officers took the operator aboard and extinguished the fire. No injuries observed.


BARDID: NY-2018-0048
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW YORK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: NEW YORK
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel s/v DUO, was struck by s/v PATRIOT. The collision severed all 3 starboard-side shrouds, bent 2 stanchions, severed the lifeline, and destroyed part of the teak rub rail. The PATRIOT was piloted by a single-handed sailor. The s/v DUO hailed PATRIOT on VHF channel 16 multiple times and he could not hear by yelling.  I tried to tell him I had serious damage and I wanted his contact and insurance information. After he determined that he had suffered no damage, he sailed away. As my mast was in imminent danger of falling, I returned to our dock at Liberty Harbor Marina in Morris Canal.


BARDID: NY-2018-0050
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ELLERY
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 went swimming off a boat that he was operating after consuming a large amount of alcoholic beverages. when he entered the water the boat engine was off and vessel was drifting. Victim became distressed while swimming, when two teenaged passengers entered the water to assist him. They were unable to bring him to the surface however, and abandoned their efforts when they began to go under as well. After an extensive search from rescue services, Victim couldn't be found and is still missing.


BARDID: NY-2018-0051
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chautauqua
NearestCityorTown: DWITTVILLE
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boaters were tubing and the Victim fell off the tube. Victim landed on her head causing apparent injury. Victim was transported by starflight to a hospital for further assistance.


BARDID: NY-2018-0053
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOOK
NearestCityorTown: SOUTH HAMPTON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator of vessel 1 attempting to dock on the NW side of the fuel dock at Hampton Watercraft, the current with locks open and wind made it difficult to maneuver inside the marina basin, Causing vessel 1 to almost strike another vessel that was docked and striking vessel 2 damaging the anchor housing breaking the canopy got caught on the anchor housing breaking the canopy and pipe framing. the pipe swung and hit the operator of vessel 1 across the face causing injury. He was then transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2018-0055
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUNTINGTON HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: HUNTINGTON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel 1 was traveling south on a port tack, vessel 2 was on a starboard tack, vessel 2 altered course to port passing each other starboard to starboard, upon contact with vessel 1 sustained a 20" tear in the broadseams, vessel 2 sustained damage to starboard side stanchion post (5-6) and some damage to bow pulpit. No vessel exchange signals.


BARDID: NY-2018-0056
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: BABYLON
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was operating PWC at given I/L. Passenger of vessel 1 was riding on back and fell off, landing in water during operation. Passenger injured shoulder and was transported to hospital for further assistance.


BARDID: NY-2018-0057
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONESUS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LIVONIA
County: LIVINGSTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While Swimming back to a stopped boat after subject finished water skiing Subject was struck by prop of the in-board engine while climbing on the ladder at the back of the boat. The motor was running at the time and caused a laceration to the right leg of the subject.


BARDID: NY-2018-0058
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAYUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ITHICA
County: TOMPKINS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to get to slip, Vessel 1 hit the mast top, ripping off instruments and the back end of vessel 2 was docked at slip and then ran along the piling.


BARDID: NY-2018-0061
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EASTCHESTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: UNK
County: BRONX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 states he struck vessel 2 head on due to obstructed view. Vessel 2 was at anchor.


BARDID: NY-2018-0062
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 4TH LAKE
NearestCityorTown: INLET
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 hit an unsuspected wake causing him to hit his head on handle bars, causing his ejection from jet ski


BARDID: NY-2018-0063
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MANHATTAN
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway operator of vessel stated that he hit a wake. Passenger on Boat states wake knocked him off boat/complains of back pain. Stated he could not move on his own. Aided removed to EMS To Bellevue Hospital.


BARDID: NY-2018-0064
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: BAYPORT
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was dead in the water, awaiting seatow, when two passengers went into the water and where rescued by Suffolk county police, sea tow and fire department.


BARDID: NY-2018-0066
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: QUEENS
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east on Jamaica Bay by Buoy 4. Vessel 2 was drifting while fishing. Vessel 1 was distracted and struck vessel 2 causing injuries to both passengers on vessel 2. Operator of Vessel 1 believes his shift cable broke.


BARDID: NY-2018-0067
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GLEN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: QUEENSBURY
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Injured person was seated in bow of open bow boat. Operator made a sharp turn and was ejected overboard and was struck by the propeller of the boat.


BARDID: NY-2018-0070
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ROMULUS
County: SENECA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Multiple agencies dispatched to the address listed above. The call was for multiple females yelling for help heard from shore of Seneca Lake. The three females went out on a 2 person paddle board which sank and they were not wearing any personal flotation devices. all 3 were observed in an intoxicated state. 1 female was able to swim to shore, 1 female regained consciousness and was transported to hospital for further assistance and 1 female was pulled to shore unconscious where CPR was administered.


BARDID: NY-2018-0072
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SODUS BAY
NearestCityorTown: SODUS
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
2 PWCs were operating in close proximity to each other when the engine of vessel 1 stalled, causing the operator to lose the ability to steer resulting in a collision with vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2018-0073
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WALLKILL RIVER
NearestCityorTown: RIFTON
County: ULSTER
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
It is suspected that the victim overturned his kayak while traveling from his island to shore when ice flow supposedly knocked him into the water and he drowned. Victim was alone at time of death.


BARDID: NY-2018-0086
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Hague
County: ULSTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
NY 2205 MC while docked facing east with its STBD side toward the dock, was struck by NY 3603 GP. NY 3603 GP attempted to turn around in the launch area. NY 3603 GP struck NY 2205 MC twice, according to witness statements, while attempting to turn, puncturing the port side, near the stern, with an approx. 6-inch puncture/indent to the hull


BARDID: NY-2018-0087
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sag Harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was returning from a trip to Block Island, when vessel struck rocks in Sag Harbor Bay. The operator was able to get the boat to shore in North Haven, to prevent it from sinking. Hull sustained major damage. GPS coordinates where vessel was beached - N: 4100.368 W: 07217.978.  The operator had a .19 BAC.


BARDID: NY-2018-0088
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Queensbury
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWc struck rear swim platform of boat while attempting to change operators. His finger recived deep laceration when struck between WC and boat.


BARDID: NY-2018-0090
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Davis Park Fire Island
County: Suffolk
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated while heading towards the Davis park, fire island marina he encountered a large wave causing him to lose control of the PWC ejecting him upwards thus striking his face causing lacerations to lips and forehead


BARDID: NY-2018-0091
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANANDARAGO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Richfield Springs
County: OTSEGO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at boat launch dock with sail up. Vessel 1 drifted over to vessel 2, vessel 2 was pushed into floating dock and spun around into concrete wall. Vessel 2 unoccupied. No injuries reported.


BARDID: NY-2018-0092
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Hague
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Skier, while crossing behind wake of tow boat, lost balance and pitched forward, striking the tip of the ski against his face. Skier was brought to dock, seen by camp nurse and sent to Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington for stitches.


BARDID: NY-2018-0093
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Rental boat traveling North near Turtle Island struck a submerged object, causing damage to the propeller and out-drive.


BARDID: NY-2018-0094
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was operating in rough water when it struck a wave causing the passenger to strike her forehead on boat. Injury to forehead was laceration with bleeding. Moved to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2018-0095
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject claimed the engine began smoking and lost power. He did not deploy the anchor and waves pushed the boat into the break-wall. He stated he used a paddle to keep the vessel off the wall but the waves were coming over the side and filling the boat. When the water was waist deep he abandoned the vessel and went on the break-wall at which time the vessel sank, eventually over turned. The vessel was recovered by Lake Erie Towing and secured by same at the request of the owner. The owner was arrested for BWI and refused the chemical test.


BARDID: NY-2018-0097
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEACH CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Queens
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner was driving back from fishing at a nearby location in route to his dock when he struck the stantion of the South Channel Rail Road Bridge.


BARDID: NY-2018-0100
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JONES INLET
NearestCityorTown: Wantagh
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Traveling in an easterly direction in the Atlantic Ocean. The people on board heard and felt a hard thud and the boat veered sharply to the right. A Large black object slightly surfaced then went back under the water. After collision, there was no response from port side engine, and the engine room began filling with water. Emergency services were contacted and a distress signal was put out.


BARDID: NY-2018-0101
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: Seaford
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel while operating southbound in Great Island Channel passed east of Navigation aids 14 and 16, struck a sandbar and began to take on water. Passengers on board contained the flooding of the vessel. Emergency response was initiated by USCG station Jones beach on channel 16.


BARDID: NY-2018-0102
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANHASSET BAY
NearestCityorTown: Port Washington
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 states that while attempting to transit his vessel to Toms Point Marina, vessel 1 made contact with a submerged object. operator was able to maneuver vessel to safety. Upon tide receding, it was determined that the submerged object was a broken wooden dock. Operator states that the submerged object was not depicted on the navigation chart.


BARDID: NY-2018-0103
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY
NearestCityorTown: Oyster Bay
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were both unoccupied and moored on guest mooring balls, A-21 & A-23 respectively. While moored, involved vessels may have made accidental contact causing listed damage. Winds were moderate.


BARDID: NY-2018-0104
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Mattituck
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was drifting in the Bay off kimogenor point and deep hole creek with the motor off so that a passenger could re-enter the vessel after wake-boarding and for the operator to answer a phone call. 

The operator of vessel 2 saw vessel 1 approaching the transom of vessel 2. The operator of vessel 2 tried to signal the vessel 1 operator and was not able to see the operator over their bow. 

To avoid injury, the operator and 3 passengers of vessel 2 jumped into the water on the port side of vessel 2 once realizing that the operator of vessel 1 did not see them and was not changing course. 

vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the transom, rode up onto the deck of vessel 2 and struck the center console, bimini, windshield and life rails on the stbd side. The driver of vessel 1 states that he did not see the other vessel.


BARDID: NY-2018-0106
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT KILLS HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Eltingville
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vsl 1 cruising struck Vsl 2. Vsl 2 was drifting with 2 persons fishing off stern. Collision appears to be bow to bow.


