# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: AT-2014-1010
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-01-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report, a sailboat became disabled 290 nm east of Cape Henry VA with four people onboard.  The subjects were on their way from NY (they had left 8 Jan) to the British Virgin Islands when, due to increased wind and hazardous waters, their boat suffered damage.  They lost their engine and rudder.  The subjects were picked up by the Coast Guard and their vessel was left adrift.  The vessel is considered a complete loss.


BARDID: AT-2014-1011
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Pompano Beach
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (672340), a 46 ft vsl was onfire approximately 5nm east of Light house point off Pompano Beach.  A Good Sam vessel rescued the three people onboard, who had no injuries.  The vessel sank in 600 ft of water and is considered a total loss.  The insurance company attempted to locate the vessel, to no avail.


BARDID: AT-2014-1012
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report, a vessel carrying three people onboard capsized, dumping all subjects into the water.  The subjects were picked up by the Coast Guard.  Two had minor injuries but did not request medical attention.


BARDID: AT-2014-1018
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: St Augustine
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (682040) and news media report, a 27-ft sportsfisher boat called “Treehouse” caught fire causing significant damages offshore St Augustine.   The engine allegedly originated in the engine area. The six people onboard had been involved n the Bluewater Fishing Tournament.  The folks were picked up from their raft by a good sam.  One person may have suffered a broken leg.


The boat suffered $128,465 in damages.


BARDID: AT-2014-2000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: cape hatteras
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (707228), a sailboat sustained damages in hazardous waters and heavy winds 55 NM SE of Cape Hatteras.  The Coast Guard rescued the two people onboard.  One person onboard was noted as not being an experienced sailor.  The boat had a life raft.

The vessel damages were listed at $318,475.


BARDID: AT-2014-2001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTHERN CORE SOUND
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (708969), a 42 ft vessel named Princess Zoe ran agound.  One passenger suffered a shoulder injury from falling down the stairs.  The Coast Guard rescued the victim.


BARDID: AT-2014-2018
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (711196), a person was rescued from a disabled vessel more than 40 nm offshore Hawaii.  The vessel had been having engine problems.  The vessel was left adrift due to sea state and safet, the value being $29000.


BARDID: AT-2014-2020
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlatic ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (709740), a sailboat was disabled with torn sails 80 NM NE of Oregon Inlet.  One subject was transported to a hospital for a hip injury from falling in the boat.  He was also delirious.

The vessel was in route from NJ to FL.  The operator was not noted as being experienced.  The operator was reported to have lost his dinghy and had been off Hatteras for the previous 3-4 days.


BARDID: AT-2014-3000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-12-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic ocean
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (711229), a vessel caught fire 10 miles offshore Midway Inlet with four people onboard.  When the Coast Guard arrives, they observed black smoke.One person was treated for hypothermia since the person was shivering and nonresponsive.


BARDID: AT-2015-1001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Coast Guard rescued two people and their dog from their catamaran Southern Bella 2 NM off Ocean City, NJ after the engine room caught fire.  The vessel sank and was reported to be a loss.


BARDID: AT-2015-1006
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-13 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Charleston
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports from the news media and Coast Guard, a vessel with three people onboard was reported overdue.  The vessel had taken on water over the engine compartment and capsized.  They had tried to use the bilge pump but had no power.  The three subjects were located in the water; the vessel sustained a significant amount of damage.


BARDID: AT-2015-1007
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Cape May
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports in the news media and Coast Guard, a 40-ft recreational fishing vessel was caught in a storm 44 miles east of Cape May NJ.  One person fell overboard and as a result of swimming for four hours, he became hypothermic and in shock.  The remaining person onboard was unfamiliar with the boat's operation.


BARDID: AT-2015-1008
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports from the news media and Coast Guard, a vessel with three people onboard sustained a hole to it’s bow and was taking on water in very rough weather conditions.  The Coast Guard rescued the people and left the vessel adrift.  One person sustained a puncture wound to his thigh.  He was also suffering from an asthmatic attack and couldn’t find his inhaler.  It was also questionable whether he was having a heart attack.


BARDID: AT-2015-1015
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-29 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news media sources, a subject capsized his vessel while traveling offshore.  In the process, he broke his collar bone and the vessel took on water.  The vessel righted itself and he was later spotted by a container ship which picked him up.  The Coast Guard recovered the subject.


BARDID: AT-2015-1016
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
WaterConditions: choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: disabled vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news article and Coast Guard report, a sailing vessel carrying two people onboard encountered heavy weather, disabling the vessel by tearing the sails and causing the two to become hypothermic.  They were rescued 150 NM offshore by the Coast Guard. 

Allegedly, the two were Australians who had purchased the 42-ft boat on Ebay for $10k and were planning to sail from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Australia.


BARDID: AT-2015-2000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people capsized in their vessel 10 NM E of Bulls Bay.  They were rescued by the Coast Guard without injuries.  Their vessel, however, sustained $13k in damages.


BARDID: AT-2015-3001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-31 00:00:00
WaterConditions: choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a BAR received and a Coast Guard preliminary report, a foreign-flagged vessel acting as a good sam towed two US-owned boats during choppy waters causing both to take on water and sink.  No further information.


BARDID: AT-2015-4000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-12-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports from the news media and Coast Guard, a vessel with two people onboard took on water and capsized 10 miles offshore and 2 miles north of Pacific Light.  Water conditions were rough with 4-5 ft waves.  A wave is the contributing factor that caused them to take on water, knock out power, and capsized the vessel despite cutting the anchor.  The two individuals were recovered in good condition, but the vessel sustained 10k in damages.


BARDID: AT-2015-5000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports from the news media and Coast Guard, a fire broke out onboard a yacht causing three people to abandon the craft on a life raft.  The engine originated in the engine room and ended up engulfing the boat, destroying it.  There weren’t any injuries and the boat was considered a total loss.


BARDID: AT-2015-6000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports from the news media and Coast Guard, a 40-foot vessel took on water near the keel 17 miles south of Shinnecock Inlet in heavy weather and water conditions.  The person onboard was rescued by the Coast Guard but the vessel was considered a loss.


BARDID: AT-2015-7000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports from the news media and Coast Guard, a vessel capsized, ejecting all passengers into the water.  No one was injured but there was significant damage.  The two individuals were rescued from sitting atop the hull of the capsized vessel.


BARDID: AT-2015-8000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Manteo
County: Dare
WaterConditions: rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
S/V RAINMAKER was in distress 200NM SSE of Hatteras, NC. 05 people were rescued by ASEC and taken to Dare Regional Airport (Manteo, NC) in good condition. The company that built the boat and the owner plan to do a commercial salvage operation in the upcoming days. 02 EPIRB's were left onboard and are still transmitting.


BARDID: AT-2015-8001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Wilmington, NC
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
D5 received a 406 MHZ EPIRB alert with an 'E' solution, 60 NM SE of Bald head
Island, NC. EPIRB is registered to the S/V TRIO, a 40FT white Trimaran with 04 POB, 3 adults (over 50 yrs old) and 1 child (14 yrs old). Family members have confirmed they are transiting from Beaufort, NC. to Pensacola, FL. diverted a Navy vessel to the distress location.   Navy helo arrived on scene and reported the S/V TRIO was T.O.W. with 04 POB; no injuries reported. CGR-6012 arrived shortly after. CGR-6012 assumed OSC and hoisted all 4 persons off the S/V.


BARDID: AT-2015-8002
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Shinnecock, NY
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
OtherEquipmentFailure: pump
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
F/V Elizabeth J stated they had been involved in a collision with P/C Nina Marie, a 50 ft Sport Fisher, and one of the crew members on board the F/V had been ejected and was now in the water. Current position was approximately 17NM S of Shinnecock. The ejected crew member was retrieved by the P/C Nina Marie and communicated with SLIS SCC over VHF FM 16 that he was uninjured and provided a GPS position, but the P/C Nina Marie was taking on water in the engine room and forward compartment. The F/V reported they believed they were taking on water, but there pumps were operational. 03 POB were on the P/C, including 01 originally from the F/V, and 02 were onboard the F/V, totaling 05 POB. All members were instructed to put on their life jackets / survival suits. As the P/C has no life raft and was rapidly taking on water, all members agreed to transfer to the F/V before doing so became unsafe and would wait for CG assets to arrive. F/V reported they were rapidly taking on water midships on the port side into the machinery space. The space is not enclosed and flooding was spreading too quickly for pumps to keep up. The captain stated they were abandoning ship into an orange life raft.


BARDID: AT-2016-1000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Disabled vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports from the Coast Guard and news media, a sailing vessel with three people onboard became disabled in hazardous weather of gale force winds.  The rudder was stuck at a 30-degree angle and the three occupants were overcome with sea sickness and dehydration.  The Coast Guard recovered the people.  The vessel was left adrift and is considered a loss, valued at $398,205.00.


BARDID: AT-2016-1002
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Drug
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While offshore fishing with two personnel on board, a 19 foot recreational vessel was struck by a passing commercial fishing vessel causing the recreational boat to capsize.  The recreational vessel was anchored approximately 5 miles offshore at the “ALT” reef area east of the Altamaha River fishing for recreation.  The two persons felt sea-sick and laid down in the vessel.  A commercial fishing vessel passed and the port door attached to the vessel’s outrigger came in contact with the recreation vessel’s t-top and structure causing the vessel to capsize and throw the two recreational boater in the water.  One recreational boater was rescued by the Coast Guard and one remains missing.  The vessel is currently floating upside down approximately 23 miles offshore. Vessel was salvaged and towed to Station Brunswick, GA.

Operator1 did not receive training on nor was he permitted to touch the GPS or radar.  Operator1 also tested positive for marijuana (THC).

One recreational boater, the operator, is missing, presumed deceased.  The other subject, the operator’s half brother was recovered dehydrated, hypothermic, and severely sunburned.

The recreational boaters were noted by the operator’s son as being inexperienced.  The operator has not been offshore without his son before, and had recently bought the boat.


BARDID: AT-2016-1003
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports from the Coast Guard and news media, a vessel carrying four people onboard capsized in strong winds and choppy waters, ejecting the subjects.  The subjects were located by the Coast Guard on top of the hull with life jackets on.  The vessel was considered a loss at nearly $15k.


BARDID: AT-2016-1005
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Atlantic Beach
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A standup paddleboarder is presumed to have fallen off his board.  He was later recovered deceased, without a life jacket on.  According to his wife, he was an inexperienced paddelboarder.  He was last seen by a life guard around 3pm local time paddling.  Around 6pm he was reported missing.  Search efforts yielded the body the board.


BARDID: AT-2016-1006
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Sandy Hook
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news media reports and information from the Coast Guard, a vessel carrying 8 people onboard experienced an engine fire that ultimately led to two injuries and a loss of vessel; the vessel was valued at $180000.  The vessel was noted as sinking.


BARDID: AT-2016-1007
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: disoriented individual
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a report from the Coast Guard, an individual needed medical treatment after he was rescued 20+ nautical miles offshore while riding a personal watercraft.  The individual was noted as disoriented upon recovery and was listed as in fair condition in the hospital.  He would found because he used a personal locating beacom.


BARDID: AT-2016-1008
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to information from the Coast Guard, a vessel carrying three people onboard ran hard aground.  It took on water, the three people were rescued, and the vessel began to break apart on the shoal.  It was deemed a total loss at $381,417.  One person sustained a minor cut to the head.


BARDID: AT-2016-1100
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The accident occurred during a passage from Westbrook, CT to Antingua, BVI.  At approximately 0200, while adding additional reef in the mainsail, victim fell due to the high sea state.  He landed on his shoulder onto a deck hatch.  Thinking his arm might be broken, we immobilized the arm and gave him pain medication.  We diverted to St. Georges, Bermuda where he was seen at the local hospital.  It was determined tha this humerus was broken. He flew home.


BARDID: AT-2017-2000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media and Coast Guard MISLE report, a 40-ft sailboat was on fire about 8 nm offshore.  One person onboard was rescued and did not require medical treatment.  The operator has reportedly put the stove on and fallen asleep. He awakened to smoke.The vessel was later towed to shore and suffered $45k in damages.


BARDID: AT-2017-2001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: personnel seasickness
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media and Coast Guard report, a vessel 30+nm offshore became disabled.  Two people onboard needed to be removed from the vessel.  One was nauseous and dehydrated and the other was in and out of consciousness and foaming at the mouth.  Seas were 6-7 feet and winds were 20-25 knots.   The vessel was towed to shore.


BARDID: AT-2017-2002
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media and Coast Guard MISLE report, a 32-ft boat carrying five people onboard caught fire due to suspected electrical issues.  The five people were rescued and the vessel burned to the waterline. It was considered a total loss.


BARDID: AT-2017-2003
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media and Coast Guard MISLE report, a 35-ft boat carrying two people onboard was taking on water approximately 40 nm offshore Sandy Hook.  The two people were rescued in a dingy after their unregistered EPIRB sent an alert. Their vessel was partially submerged and capsized with a large hole in the keel. 

The vessel had three outboard engines.


BARDID: AT-2017-2005
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media and Coast Guard MISLE report, a vessel carrying two people onboard caught fire offshore and took on water through the exhaust.   The operator reported difficulty seeing through the smoke so he activated the EPIRB and boarded a life raft.  Once rescued, and a pump was given, which helped dewater the boat.  It was towed back to shore.  It suffered $50k in damage.


BARDID: AT-2017-2006
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media and Coast Guard MISLE report, a sailboat carrying one person onboard offshore in the Atlantic took on water.  The operator abandoned the vessel in a dinghy because it was filled 1/3 with water when he awoke.  He could not identify the source of flooding but lost most of his electronics and his bilge pumps weren’t working.  

The Coast Guard arrived and was able to dewater but couldn’t find the source due to engine room debris.

The operator had been on a voyage from Hatteras to Wrightsville Beach.

Weather was reported as 16-20 knot winds, 4-6 ft seas.


BARDID: AT-2017-2007
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-12-28 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Disabled vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media and Coast Guard MISLE report, a vessel carrying two people onboard was reported overdue.  The two subjects had left the ramp Wednesday around 6am to fish.  A spouse notified the Coast Guard the following day that her husband wasn’t back yet.  He usually returns by the afternoon of the first day.  The Coast Guard found them on Thursday at 8pm.  The owner/operator stated that their battery died.  They were found on the vessel, waving their hands, while drifting.  The two were hypothermic.

The vessel was left adrift with a beacon on board in the event the operator wanted to attempt recovery once the weather was better.  Waves were 8 ft, and winds were moderate.  Visibility was 4 NM.

One person was visiting from Miami and the other was a local.


BARDID: AT-2018-1000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Key West
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim died late Monday off the coast of the Florida Keys was on board a craft that was to be piloted down to Cayman from Florida when the accident occurred, about 20 miles south of Key West. Victim was found unresponsive after reportedly falling from the upper deck of his boat and landing on his head.


BARDID: AT-2018-1001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Wilmington
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An early morning collision outside the Masonboro Inlet left one boater stranded in need of a tow.  At around 5:45 a.m., Saturday morning a call about a boat collision occurring approximately 37 miles off Masonboro Inlet with a commercial vessel and sailing catamaran just before dawn. The sailing vessel had 3 people on board when the commercial vessel struck the back of the boat at an estimated 17 mph. No injuries reported.


BARDID: AT-2018-1002
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four people after their vessel began taking on water near Lake Worth. The 25-foot Grady White began to take on water and was half sunk when the Coast Guard arrived, Friday. Officials said the vessel capsized with two of the four people on board. They managed to pull them out of the water. All four people are OK.


BARDID: AT-2018-1003
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Tybee Island
County: Chatham
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Coast Guard rescued three boaters Wednesday after their vessel capsized 8 miles east of Tybee Island, Georgia. According to the report, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Charleston received a single call at 2:15 a.m. from a male voice saying "mayday". Rescue 21, a search and rescue technology tool which assists search coordinators with location based on radio signals, provided an approximate position of the vessel. A Coast Guard Station Tybee Island 45-foot Response Boat – Medium crew and an Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew launched at approximately 2:54 a.m. and began searching. The report states that at 3:22 a.m., the RB-M crew noticed a flashing light which was being used by the crew of the vessel and shortly after located three males and their capsized 32-foot century boat. The RB-M crew embarked the boaters and transported them to Station Tybee Island where EMS were waiting. "The coordination between the responding units and search and rescue mission coordinators as well as the VHF radio and flashing light that the crew of this vessel used were all instruments and critical links that led to the successful rescue of these boaters," said, a search and rescue controller at Sector Charleston. "Furthermore, not only did Rescue 21 pick up the call, but the direction finding gear on the two remote fixed facilities led us right to the boat in distress." One boater suffered a minor shoulder injury.


BARDID: AT-2018-1004
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Four people faced dire conditions Friday afternoon when their boat caught fire 15 miles off the Ocean City coast, according to Coast Guard spokesman. They sent out a distress signal at 12:40 p.m., prompting the Coast Guard to dispatch a rescue helicopter and boat to the stranded seafarers, spokesman said. But someone else had caught wind of the blazing vessel — and they were on a boat nearby, spokesman said. Within 10 minutes, the good Samaritan had recovered the four people and were en route to meet emergency personnel at Sunset Marina in Ocean City. Two of them reportedly had some type of burn, spokesman said. Without the emergency stress device and the chance encounter of a boat-clad bystander, the story may have ended differently, he added. "Out at sea, it can be dangerous," spokesman said. "We just want to praise the good Samaritan for helping save some people's lives." As of 2:45 p.m., it was not confirmed whether the boat with the bystander and four people made it to Sunset Marina, or what the cause and current conditions are of the boat that caught fire, spokesman said.


BARDID: AT-2018-1005
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Fenwick Island
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fall in Vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Indian River Coast Guard Station had to medevac a mariner 8 miles off Fenwick Island on Wednesday morning after he suffered a back injury. The Coast Guard received a call at about 7:15 a.m. of a 45-year-old man who required medical attention after his boat took a roll from a wave, according to a Coast Guard Petty Officer. Indian River boat crew workers arrived on the scene at 7:45 a.m., when the man was evacuated and taken to Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Petty Officer said she was unsure whether the man was responsive when crew workers arrived. She did not know what his current condition was. "Having the right communications equipment on your vessel is key to staying safe on the water," A Petty Officer 2nd Class said in a release. "Being able to contact the Coast Guard quickly ensured we got the injured man access to medical care as fast as possible. Always bring a cellphone and VHF radio with you underway."


BARDID: AT-2018-1006
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Boynton Beach
County: Palm Beach
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fall in Vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An injured boater was rescued by Coast Guard on Sunday afternoon.  Injured was rescued approximately 11 miles east of Dania Beach. The Coast Guard was notified about Injured's injury both by emergency positions indicating radio beacon and a VHF-FM radio mayday call.  The station boat crew arrived on the scene, embarked two crew members onto Injured's 22-foot vessel to assist the injured boater and escort the vessel to Boyton Beach. Emergency medical services took the victim for further medical care.


BARDID: AT-2018-1007
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: West Palm Beach
County: Palm Beach
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A man has been saved at sea after his boat started to sink near West Palm Beach. The Coast Guard snapped a photo 10 miles off West Palm Beach. The man was taken to the hospital after what was believed to be some kind of chemical reaction while at sea. Crews determined he'd been missing since the middle of January.


BARDID: AT-2019-1000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Pawleys Island
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
OtherAccidentEvent: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the Coast Guard, a vessel carrying 5 people onboard was at anchor when the line became fouled in the lower unit, which caused the vessel to take on water quickly and capsize.  The five individuals were recovered by the Coast Guard.  The vessel suffered $23k in damage and was considered a loss.


BARDID: AT-2019-1001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Atlantic City
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER STATED THAT THEY WERE SAILING WHEN A SQUALL CAME UPON THE VESSEL AND A GUST OF "50 KNOTS" TURNED THE VESSEL ON ITS SIDE AND THE TWO PERSONS WENT INTO THE WATER. THEY CLIMBED BACK ON THE HULL AND WAITED FOR HELP ARRIVED ON SCENE. OWNER IS A MEMBER TOW BOAT US AND WILL CALL ABOUT INSURANCE CLAIMS/RECOVERY OF THE VESSEL. THE OWNER INQUIRED ABOUT SINKING THE VESSEL.
OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT LEGAL NEEDS TO BE INVOLVED WITH THAT DISCUSSION.  Both occupants were treated for hypothermia


BARDID: AT-2019-1002
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Hatteras
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent3: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a Coast Guard system, a vessel reported distress after their jib sheet broken and they were unable to take down the main sail.  They then reported that the bilge pipe was leaking and they were taking on water at a rate of .5 inch per hour.  

They believed their engine propeller was fouled by a prop or they were stuck on something as the shaft is able to spin but they aren’t making headway.  They also reported an electrical fire.

Waters were 12-14 feet and winds of 22 knots.

One crewmember reported an upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and an inability to retain food; the member has urinated reddish blood.


BARDID: AT-2019-6000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Virginia Beach
County: Virginia Beach
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a Coast Guard report, a vessel carrying three people onboard began to take on water after their main sail snapped.  They lost their electronics and abandoned the boat in a raft after issuing a mayday alert to a merchant vessel that was 5 NM away.  

There were 40-50 knot winds, poor visibility, and 15 ft seas.  The merchant vessel recovered two people alive.  The third disappeared.  He was last seen floating with his head in the water.  It was reported that he had taken his life jacket off to avoid getting caught in the prop wash of the tanker. 

The vessel was left adrift.


BARDID: AT-2019-6001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-22 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Grandy
County: Currituck
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a report from the Coast Guard, one person was noted as missing.  He was reported overdue after failing to check in on 11/23 in Belhaven, NC.  He started his journey on 11/19, departing Cape May, NJ for Florida.  The individual was noted in poor health.  He had throat cancer and  could not speak.  He was noted has having poor mobility and frequently coughing and wheezing.  The trip was delayed due to needed repairs on the vessel.  At the time he was reported overdue, winds were approximately 10 knots with water and air temperature being 54 degrees.


BARDID: AT-2020-1000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the Coast Guard, a vessel experienced an electrical fire and then took on water 200 miles SE of Cape May.   The vessel was disabled in heavy seas.  The Coast Guard rescued the individuals.


BARDID: AT-2020-1001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the Coast Guard, a 41-year old male suffered a serious leg injury after striking a gaff.  The victim had a 6-8 inch gash that was 2 inches deep.  He was rescued by the Coast Guard.


BARDID: AT-2020-1002
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the Coast Guard, a vessel capsized 16 miles east of Cape Henry causing six people to be dumped into the water.  The Coast Guard rescued them and noted damage to the vessel.


BARDID: AT-2020-1003
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-11-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Cape Fear
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the Coast Guard, a vessel carrying three people onboard took on water 46 miles off the coast of Cape Fear.  The subjects were not able to use their bilge pump and limbed onto a life raft, abandoning their vessel.  A good Samaritan rescued the subjects.  An EPIRB was used.


BARDID: AT-2020-1004
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Hatteras
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the Coast Guard, a vessel carrying two people onboard sustained $100k in damages after being damaged by severe weather.  The vessel was taking on water, the  engine was reported to be inoperable and the sails were torn.  The two people were rescued and the vessel was left adrift.  The two people onboard had been on a maiden voyage from Wilmington, NC to Bermuda. THey did not have an EPIRB but they had a locating device.


BARDID: AT-2021-1000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-02-09 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Norfolk
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Returning to Port (LynnHaven) Vessel at Cruise 2000RPM/25KTS, suddely dropped 1000RPM, then to 1600RPM, opened engine box discovered fire.  Unable to reach life raft or gear.  Fire overtook vessel within 10 minutes.


BARDID: AT-2021-1001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-03-06 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Daytona
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Rescued by Coast Guard after boat capsizes 135 miles off Daytona Beach
3/6/21 – Daytona Beach, FL
A person was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday after a 38-foot sailing vessel capsized 135 miles east of Daytona Beach, according to the Coast Guard. They were  hoisted from the ship by a helicopter and taken to Daytona International Airport to receive treatment for lacerations and a broken arm. They sent a message to a dispatch center saying they experienced a head injury and vessel was taking on water. “This case demonstrates the reliability and safety blanket provided by various types of emergency distress beacons, It’s important for mariners to carry different forms of safety equipment and provide a float plan to family or friends so the Coast Guard can be notified if they don’t arrive to their destination as scheduled.”
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/03/07/man-rescued-by-coast-guard-after-vessel-capsizes-near-daytona-beach/

The vessel has completely sank and the individual is most likely
in the water or on the dinghy. The vessel is a 38FT 1987 Erickson white with blue trim


BARDID: AT-2021-1002
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Folly Beach
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Title/Description: Search and Rescue Person in Water (PIW) Sector Charleston received a phone call from Folly Beach Public Safety in regards to a
22FT vessel taking on water in position 32-36.785N 079-49.028W, approximately 5NM offshore Folly Island with 02POB, no life jackets on. Vessel capsized and 02 persons on board were in the water with no life jackets on. Station Charleston were launched. Folly Beach Rescue and Marine 201 from Charleston County also launched assets to assist and both persons on board their vessel. Transported both survivors to Wappoo Creek Boat Ramp. No medical issues


BARDID: AT-2021-1003
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-04-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
County: Dare
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Hose
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Five rescued by Coast Guard off Oregon Inlet - $18,175 Lost Totaled, boat underwater
4/27/21 – Dare Co., NC – MISLE 1257733
Five people were rescued from a capsized vessel offshore Oregon Inlet, Tuesday, according to the North Carolina Coast Guard. All five survivors were rescued and are being treated for hypothermia. "Thankfully, these mariners were prepared. Donning life jackets and staying near their capsized vessel was the absolute right decision,” said Commander, Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator at Sector North Carolina. “Due to their quick actions, our Coast Guard crews and local partners were able to locate them and bring them safely home to their families." The Coast Guard received a call from the Dare County Sheriff’s around 5:30 Tuesday that a 26-foot recreational vessel was taking on water six miles from Oregon Inlet. When the response boat arrived at the location, they found two people in the water and three people sitting on the hull of the overturned vessel. All five passengers were taken to the Outer Banks Hospital for treatment.
https://wcti12.com/news/local/five-rescued-by-coast-guard-off-oregon-inlet


BARDID: AT-2021-1004
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-02 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
SECTOR CHARLESTON RECEIVED A "MAYDAY" CALL FROM VESSEL STATING THEY HAD A FIRE ONBOARD AND WERE ABANDONING SHIP INTO THEIR LIFE
RAFT. A GOOD SAMARITAN VESSEL, RECOVERED ALL 05POB FROM THE WATER. STATION CHARLESTON ARRIVED ON-SCENE AND EMBARKED THE 05 SURVIVORS AND THE LIFE RAFT AND BROUGHT THEM BACK IN TO STATION CHARLESTON.  THE 300 GALLONS OF FUEL THAT WAS ON BOARD. LAST REPORT FROM STATION CHARLESTON WAS THAT THE VESSEL WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED AND THERE WOULD BE NOTHING
LEFT TO SALVAGE. CASE CLOSED FOR SAR.


BARDID: AT-2021-1005
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-10 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Beach Haven
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
a report of a 28FT Sea Ray with 06 POB, beset byweather approximately 30NM SE of Atlantic City, NJ. Reports showed that the vessel was taking on water, and the pumps could not keep up. a Good SAM had taken the people off the vessel. ASAC air lifted 02 POB, and brought them back to ASAC. The good SAM carried the remaining 04 persons to Beach Haven, NJ and left  the 28FT Sea Ray adrift. confirmed that the owner/operator of the 28FT Sea Ray will arrange salvage for their vessel.


BARDID: AT-2021-1006
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Jensen Beach
County: Miami
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The U.S. Coast Guard saved two people and their dog near Jensen Beach after their vessel sank Wednesday night. Coast Guard said watchstanders received a distress call via VHF radio at about 10:30 p.m. The people reported they were on a 38-foot vessel, The Paradise, when they began to take on water and got into a life raft. "The boater having a VHF marine radio aboard greatly assisted us in this rescue," said Senior Chief Petty Officer. "Without having the radio aboard, this case could've ended differently." A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Miami responded to the scene and hoisted the victims off their life raft, transporting them to the Martin County Airport in Stuart. The bilge pumps were not able to keep up.


BARDID: AT-2021-1007
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Flagler Beach
County: Flagler
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
was hailed on VHF-16 with a report of a 21 center console taking on water approximately 8NM offshore of Flagler Beach with 6 POB including 2 children.
SCC issued a UMIB, launched Station Ponce, contacted D7 and had a HELO from AIRSTA Clearwater launched, and briefed SMC. A good Samaritan aboard a 25ft Yellow Bluewater heard the UMIB and diverted to the scene. The good Samaritan recovered all 6 POB with no injuries reported, the 21ft Center Console sank. Station Ponce's 45715 is enroute to meet with the Good Samaritan to embark the 6 POB.


BARDID: AT-2021-1008
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-27 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the news media and a CG report, two boats crashed roughly 60 miles offshore leading to 1 death and 1 injury.

Vessel 1 was drifting after pulling anchor.  V2 was traveling and the operator lost focus while looking at other boats on the navigation panel.  V2 impacted v1 in the mid-stern port location and the bow railing system became entangled in the canopy of V1. V1 started to take on water and eventually capsized sending all onboard to enter the water.  One person was wedged between the bow of v2 and the deck of v1.

V2’s operator appeared to be in shock, motionless at the helm.  One person from v1 was recovered floating face down and unconscious.  The person was declared deceased after 35 minutes of CPR.  His cause of death was noted as “neck injury aggravated by drowning.”  Another person from V1 sustained a cut to the head.


BARDID: AT-2021-1009
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-15 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Georgetown
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the CG, a vessel carrying three people onboard began taking on water after strking an unknown object 40 nm offshore Winyah Bay.  The CG rescued the people and gave them a dewatering pump.  The CG determined the hull damage occured as a result of the heavy sea state.


BARDID: AT-2021-1011
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-12 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Long Branch
County: Monmouth
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to information from the CG, a vessel took on water with three people onboard.  The people were recovered and the vessel was reported as capsized and damaged.


BARDID: AT-2021-1013
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-11-22 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: New Hanover
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A single person was reported overdue after reportedly taking his vessel out to go fishing approximately 3 NM west of Frying Pan Tower.  The individual was a great swimmer, in excellent shape, and a retired member of the special forces, according to a friend.  He reportedly had PFDs and a radio but not an EPIRB.


BARDID: AT-2022-1000
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Port Canaveral
County: Brevard
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a CG report, a 44 ft sailing vessel was taking on water 25 NM east of Port Canaveral.  The cause was unknown.  All people were removed and the vessel was safely moored. THere were 0 warnings or violations after a boarding.


BARDID: AT-2022-1001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Cape Canaveral
County: Brevard
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Disabled vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a CG report, a vessel experienced engine failure and the main sail was ripped due to high wind.  The operator hailed the CG to request rescue of 2 survivors.  The two declined EMS assistance.  The vessel was considered a loss and valued at $200K.


BARDID: AT-2022-1002
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: New Smyrna Beach
County: Volusia
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a Coast Guard report, the District received a 406 MHZ EPIRB distress alert 60 NM east of New Smyrna Beach, FL.  There was 1 POB a zodiac that was associated with a sailboat that capsized and sank.  There were no medical concerns.


BARDID: AT-2022-1003
State: AT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Atlantic City
County: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, the Coast Guard rescued an injured 60-year old man approximately 104 miles east of Atlantic City, NJ.  The man had fallen off a 31 ft boat and injured his back.


BARDID: AT-2022-1004
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-11-03 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Charleston
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media release and a Coast Guard report, a 23-ft boat took on water and capsized, causing $17K in damages.  Three people were found clinging to the vessel with one life jacket amongst them.  They had been in the water 90 minutes before rescue.


BARDID: AT-2022-1005
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Cumberland Island G,A
County: Camden
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a BAR form:
November 14, 2022
8:00 AM – The Tachometer suddenly dropped from 2000 RPM to 0 RPM, although the engine was still running smoothly at 2000 RPM.  Operator checked the engine room and there were 2-3 inches of water in the engine room under the engine.  He could not locate the source of water.  We turned the 4 bilge pumps from Auto to Manual to make sure that they were running continuously.  The bilge pumps were running and keeping up with the water intake, however the level was staying the same.
8:20 AM – Operator called the Coast Guard by VHF16 to advise them that we were taking on water and requested their assistance.  The CG replied that they were sending a boat out to assist us.
We continued to trouble shoot the water situation, checking the starboard stabilizer; turning off the engine to see if it was the raw water intake hose to the engine; crawling into the engine room to see if there were any obvious spots where the water was coming in.
8:45 AM – The Pilot Boat from Brunswick, GA arrived and advised us that they were there to watch over us until the Coast Guard arrived.
9:20 AM – 10 AM  The Coast Guard arrived in a fast response vessel. They sent over a large P6 pump in a barrel for Operator and passenger on our vessel to secure and operate.  A large wave sent Operator crashing into the 4 ft. bulkhead.  He injured his back and hit his head hard and was temporarily incapacitated.  Operator requested that the CG come aboard to assist Occupant with the pump operation.  The Coast Guard engineer came aboard and could not start the pump.  After about 15-20 minutes he requested assistance from his CG crew.  A second engineer came aboard and he couldn’t start the pump either.  After another 20 minutes, the water in the commissary of the boat had continued to rise and Operator told the Coast Guard engineer that we needed to get off of the boat.
10:00 AM- 10:15 AM  The two engineers got off the boat and assisted the four passengers, one at a time.  As we left the location in the Coast Guard boat, the Kathy O was sinking and only the top of the bimini on the flybridge was visible.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0001
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 1/6/2014 AT APPROX 1615 DISPATCH WAS CONTACTED BY subject. HE STATED THAT HE WAS STRANDED ON THE LAKE NEAR THE BRIDGE. BOAT WAS LOCATED BY RANGER ON PARSONS POINT. RANGER LEFT THE NPS MARINA TO RETRIEVE THE DRIVER/OWNER OF THE VESSEL WHICH HAD BEEN DETERMINED THAT SUBJECT WAS IN A COVE NEAR PARSONS POINT ON LAKE POWELL. ON ARRIVAL SUBJECT WAS INSIDE HIS BOAT, THE BOAT WAS NOT TAKING ON WATER, AND HAD NO APPARENT DAMAGE, HE WAS IN A COVE UP AGAINST THE SHORELINE. SUBJECT WAS ADVISED THAT NPS WOULD BRING HIM TO SHORE BUT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RETRIEVAL OF HIS VESSEL. DURING THE INTERVIEW OF SUBJECT HE STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START, HE WAS TURNING AROUND AND WHILE IN REVERSE HE HIT SOMETHING UNDER THE WATER, HE WAS GOING LESS THEN 10MPH. ALSO STATED THERE WERE NO INJURIES. HE WAS NOT WEARING HIS LIFE VEST BUT HAD THEM ON BOARD. WHEN ASKED WHAT AND HOW MUCH DAMAGE TO HIS VESSEL OCCURRED HE STATED THAT IT WAS LIKELY THE DRIVE AND THAT DAMAGE WOULD BE 2000 OR MORE. AT APPROX 1710HRS SUBJECT WAS DROPPED OFF AT THE MAIN WAHWEAP MARINA.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0004
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARTINEZ LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YUMA
County: YUMA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING SOUTHWEST AT APPROX 20MPH AND MADE A LEFT TURN CHANGING HIS DIRECTION TO EAST. PASSENGER DID NOT WANT TO HOLD ON TO OPERATOR OR GRAB BARS WHEN OPERATOR MADE TURN. PASSENGER WAS EJECTED OFF OF THE REAR STARBOARD SIDE. PASSENGER COLLIDED HEAD FIRST WITH WATER. PASSENGER WAS CHECKED BY A WITNESS WHO AN EMT AS A PRECAUTION. EMT SAID HE WAS FINE AND SHOWED NO SIGNS OF INJURY. APPROX 2 HOURS LATER PASSENGER COMPLAINED OF A HEADACHE AND ACCORDING TO WITNESSES SHOWED SIGNS OF A CONCUSSION. THE PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR POSSIBLE HEAD INJURIES.AFTER SPEAKING WITH PASSENGER AT THE HOSPITAL HE STATED HE COULD NOT REMEMBER ANY EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE AFTER BEING EJECTED. DOCTORS AIRLIFTED TO ST JOESEPHS HOSPITAL IN PHOENIX AZ FOR POSSIBLE FRACTURE AT THE BASE OF HIS SKULL. NO FURTHER INFORMATION.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0005
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 and #2 were southbound on the Colorado River about a quarter mile north of 1691 Hwy 95, BHC AZ, watercraft #1 cut in front of watercraft #2, hitting front right side of watercraft #2. Both riders (operators) were ejected, injured and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0006
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
operator1 WAS OPERATING HIS JET SKI TRAVELING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER, AGAINST THE CURRENT.  operator2 WAS ALSO TRAVELING NORTH, APPROACHING (VESSEL #1) FROM HIS LEFT (WEST) SIDE.  operator1 MADE A LEFT TURN HITTING JET SKI (VESSEL #2) CAUSING BOTH OPERATORS TO FALL OFF THEIR JET SKIS.  BOTH OPERATORS RECEIVED NO INJURIES.  (VESSEL #1) RECEIVED MODERATE DAMAGE ON THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE WATERCRAFT.  (VESSEL #2) RECEIVED MODERATE DAMAGE ON THE FRONT RIGHT, UNDERSIDE OF HIS WATERCRAFT.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0007
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE BOTH TRAVELING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER NEAR BIG BEND STATE PARK. VESSEL ONE ADVISED THEY WERE IN A TURNING MOTION AND VESSEL 2 ADVISED THEY WERE TURNING AS WELL. THE TWO VESSEL''S WENT HEAD ON WITH EACH OTHER. THE TWO VESSELS TURNED INTO EACH OTHERS PATH AND HIT HEAD ON. VESSEL 1 HAD TWO PERSONS ON BOARD AND VESSEL 2 HAD ONE OPERATOR. ALL PERSONS WERE EJECTED OFF THE VESSELS AND INTO THE WATER. ALL PERSONS HAD INJURIES AND WERE ABLE TO GET BACK ON EACH VESSEL. THE TWO VESSELS AND OPERATORS AND PASSENGER WERE ABLE TO GET BACK TO THE BULLHEAD CITY COMMUNITY PARK AND REPORT THE INCIDENT.  ONE PERSON WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND WAS LATER RELEASED.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0009
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday May 30, 2014 at 1722 hours I was dispatched to the location of SB Cove reference a skier who had fallen off of the tube she was being pulled on and hurt her neck. Upon my arrival with Sgt., we located the female subject who was still seated in the back of the boat with her head and neck being held in place with the use of an orange personal floatation device. 

While assessing her injury Victim advised me that she had severe pain in her upper neck and it was extending down to the middle of her back. She was placed in a cervical collar and and given high flow oxygen while C spine was maintained until Rural Fire Dept. arrived on scene. Upon the arrival of the Fire Dept. I assisted with packaging her for a helicopter flight to Phoenix Children''s Hospital for further treatment. I short time later Rural Fire Dept. arrived on scene as well as Air Evac #12. Victim was secured on a back board placed into the helicopter and flown to Phoenix Children''s Hospital. 

I spoke to the operator of the watercraft and he related to me that he was towing a tube with Victim and his son on board the tube going into a circle. During this time the tube slid into a wake flipping Victim off and into the water. She began to scream that her neck was hurting so she was carefully brought back on board the watercraft and taken to their campsite until emergency personal could be contacted. 

During my investigation at the scene and follow up contact with operator I determined that there were no violations at this time and this was a skier mishap. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0010
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN WAHWEAP BAY NEAR CASTLE ROCK ON 6/1/14 AT APPROX 1530 HOURS. THE OPERATOR STATED THAT THE INJURY OCCURRED WHILE THE VESSEL WAS BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP TO PULL UP A SKIER. ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR VICTIM LET GO OF THE ROPE AND SAID THAT HER LEG POPPED. THE INJURED SKIER WAS TRANSPORTED TO WAHWEAP LAUNCH RAMP WHERE SHE WAS MET BY MEDICAL PERSONEL. THE SKIER SUFFERED A FRACTURE TO HER RIGHT FEMUR AND WAS AIRLIFTED TO FLAGSTAFF. OPERATOR STATED HE HAD NO FORMAL INSTRUCTION IN BOATING SAFETY. HE ALSO SAID THAT NEITHER HE NOR ANY OF THE PASSENGERS HAD BEEN CONSUMING ALCOHOL OR DRUGS THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT AND NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WITH THEM ON THE VESSEL. NO ALCOHOL WAS VISIBLE ON BOARD AND NEITHER HE NOR ANY OF THE PASSENGERS APPEARED INTOXICATED.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0013
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/15/14 at about 11:00 hours, operator was operating his 1997 Donzi BTW on Canyon Lake in the area of Sandy Beach. Operator1 had driven upstream past the buoy line warning boaters of "Unmarked Hazards". Operator1 continued past the buoys and around a curve in the lake. Operator1 stated he moved right to avoid a boat and subsequently struck a submerged rock. After striking the rock, Operator1s boat began to take on water. Operator1 was able to get the boat back to shallow water near Sandy Beach, where the boat became partially submerged. 

Upon my arrival to the scene, I located the boat on the east end of Sandy Beach. I could see the transom of the boat was completely submerged. The bow of the boat was out of the water, with the tip of the bow about eight feet above the surface of the water. Due to the fact that the transom was submerged, I was not able to visually see what damage kind of damage the hull had sustained. It is unknown if the lower unit or propeller were damaged in the accident. 

Upon contacting Operator1, who was the operator and his passenger, I discovered neither of them were injured and did not require any medical attention. 

Due to the fact that the watercraft was submerged and would need specialized equipment to recover it, I secured a bow-line to a tree. I then transported subjects back to the MCSO Canyon Lake aid station where they were subsequently released to begin making recovery arrangements. 

No citations were issued, due to the fact that the object that was struck was an unmarked submerged rock. 

This report was taken for documentation purposes only. 

Nothing further


BARDID: AZ-2014-0014
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS DOCKED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE SOUTH COURTESY DOCK WHEN V2 STRUCK V1. V2 COULD NOT STOP AT THE TIME AND BROUGHT V2 TO THE BUOY FIELD. I CONTACTED V2 OPERATOR WHEN HE RETURNED AND HE STATED THAT HE WAS BACKING V2 OFF THE TRAILER AND THE WIND BLEW IN INTO V1 PARKED AT THE DOCK. THE DAMAGE TO THE VESSELS APPEARS TO CONFIRM THE DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLISION GIVEN BY THE RESPECTIVE OPERATORS. BASED ON MY OBSERVATION AND INVESTIGATION, I DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSES OF THIS ACCIDENT WERE WEATHER, OPERATOR INATTENTION TO WEATHER CONDITIONS AND CONGESTION AT THE LAUNCH RAMP. NO INJURIES OR ALCOHOL WERE OBSERVED.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0015
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/07/14 at 1220 hours, I was advised by Scorpion Bay Marina employees that there was a medical emergency that was coming into the marina via Marine 16 channel. The victim, a male subject who was later identfied by an Arizona driver license suffered a severe rope burn injury. I advised Scorpion Bay Marina employees to transport the victim to the Scorpion Bay Marina Courtesey dock so that we could evaluate his injuries there. 

Once Vessel #1 arrived at the courtsey dock, I observed that Victim was sitting the back seat of the vessel. There were two other male subjects onboard the vessel with Victim. When I did a brief observation of Victim, I observed that he had several severe rope burns on his left upper leg above the knee, severe rope burns on his right leg below the knee, massive trauma to his left foot above the toes and a large hematoma on top of the left side of his head. 

I contacted MCSO dispatch and advised them to dispatch Peoria Fire Department to the scene. Due to the severity of Victim''s injuries, we also requested that a medical helicopter be dispatched as well. 

I made contact with a male subject who identfied himself. subject said that he did not observe what happened, but stopped to render assistance by helping Victim out of the water, after being waved down by a young male subject who was also onbaord Vessel #1 and who was later identfied as the operator. While Deputy was evaluating Victim injuries, we asked him what happened. Victim was conscience but was confused on what happen. Victim said that he was not sure and did not remember. 

I made contact with Operator on the boat dock and after interviewing him on the dock and later at the Scorpion Bay Marina Operator told me the following: 

Operator said that while he was operating and cruising along the lake onboard Vessel #1 with Victim as a passenger, he heard a loud bang. Operator said that when he looked to see what happen, he observed Victim had fallen into the lake. We later learned that there was a recreational tube on board Vessel #1 with a long rope attached to the tube that was connected to the back of the vessel. After speaking with Operator, we had come to a conclusion that while Operator was operating the vessel and while he was making his way across the lake at a speed of approximately 40 miles per hour according to Operator, the tube flew off the back of the vessel by a gust of wind. When the tube and rope went into the water, the rope got caught in the propeller. The remaining rope that was still on board the vessel wrapped around Victim''s legs and foot and pulled him into the lake. While Victim was being pulled into the lake, he hit his head somewhere onboard the vessel, causing the large hematoma on top left side of his head. 

Peoria Fire Department / B Shift, arrived on scene and after evalutaing Victim''s injuries, made a determination that he would have to be transported via Halo 151 medical helicopter to Jihn C. Lincoln / North Mountain Hospital for serious but non life threatening injuries. 

I later inspected the vessel and the propeller and found that the rope, that was attached to the tube had been severed. There was not any remnant of the rope lodged in the housing of the propeller. I took digital photographs of both the vessel and the propeller (see attached copies). Nothing further. 

Operator''s mother  arrived at the marina office and took Operator home. 

There is nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0017
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD-BOULDER BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NVl
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 01 was entering Wishing Well Cove with 2 occupants on board. Vessel 02 was drifting in the cove while its occupants were out swimming. Vessel 01 was approaching Vessel 02 to dock with it when operator states she got confused with controls and accelerated instead of slowing down. Vessel 01 struck Vessel 02 on the starboard side, front quarter, at approximately 30 mph. Both occupants were ejected from Vessel 01 and collided with the side of Vessel 02 before being thrown into the water. Both occupants of vessel 01 sustained moderate injuries in the collision and were subsequently transported to the hospital. 
Vessel 01 sustained dents and scratches to its bow along with the engine cover being torn off and lost. Vessel 02 sustained dents, scratches and broken fiberglass to its starboard side. Both vehicles operatered under their own power back to Callville Bay marina following collision.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0019
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-04 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/5/14 I DISPATCHED TO ANTELOPE POINT TO CONDUCT A REPORT AND INVESTIGATION ON AN ANTELOPE POINT MARINA RENTAL VESSEL THAT WAS DAMAGED. VESSELS BOW HAD A DAMAGED SECTION APPROX 4" BY 4" BELOW THE BOW BUMPER MOLDING. DAMAGED BOW SECTION PENETRATED THROUGH THE FIBERGLASS. VESSEL ALSO HAD A LARGE DAMAGED SECTION ON THE HULLS STARBOARD SIDE.FORWARD OF MID SHIP. THIS WAS APPROX 2' BY 1'. THE FIBERGLASS WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. INSIDE THE FRONT STORAGE DEPARTMENT I FOUND VISUAL WATER DAMAGE INDICATED BY A DARK DISCOLORATION TO THE CARPET. THIS COMPARTMENT IS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DAMAGED HULL. ACCORDING TO RECORDS IN/OUT FORM THE DAMAGED VESSEL WAS RENTED ON 6/4/14 AT 1027 AND WAS RETURNED AT 1700 HOURS ON SAME DAY. ACCORDING TO ANTELOPE POINT MARINA INCIDENT REPORT THE VESSEL WAS DAMAGED DURING FUELING. 
 
THE REPORT STATED THAT THE FUEL DOCK EMPLOYEE TOLD THE OPERATOR HE HIT THE DOCK AND CHIPPED THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL. THIS INCIDENT REPORT WAS TAKEN ON 6/4 AT 1745 HOURS. THE FUEL RECEIPT SHOW A TIME OF 1809 HOURS. ON 6/5 THE VESSEL WAS TRAILER-ED. AT THIS POINT THE DAMAGE TO THE HULL WAS NOTICED BY AN EMPLOYEE. THE ESTIMATE OF THE REPAIRS BY THE MARINA WAS $525 FOR BOW REPAIR AND $2500 IN HULL REPAIR. I SPOKE TO THE RENTER OF THE WATERCRAFT ON 6/5/14 BY TELEPHONE. HE STATED THAT HE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING WITH THE BOAT. HE RETURNED THE BOAT TO THE MARINA ON 6/4/14 AND HIS DAMAGE WAIVER DEPOSIT OF $515 WAS RETURNED. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE DAMAGE COULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED AFTER HE RETURNED THE VESSEL BECAUSE THE VESSEL WAS CLEARED BY THE RENTAL OFFICE AT CHECK IN. 
 
MY INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT V1 STRUCK A HARD OBJECT WITH ITS HULLS STARBOARD SIDE AND BOW. I AM UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE DAMAGE TO V1 OCCURRED DURING THE RENTAL PERIOD. OPERATOR DID NOT NOTIFY THE MARINA OF ANY DAMAGES THAT OCCURRED DURING HIS RENTAL TIME. ANTELOPE POINT MARINA DID NOT NOTIFY THE RENTER OF ANY DAMAGES DURING CHECK IN. OPERATOR RETURNED VESSEL AT 1700 HOURS ON 6/4/14 AND TO HIS UNDERSTANDING WAS CLEAR OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ANTELOPE POINT MARINA.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0020
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/6/14 AT APPROX 1030 WITHIN GLEN CANYON NRA I WAS DISPATCHED TO WAHWEAP MARINA TO INVESTIGATE A BOATING ACCIDENT. WHEN I ARRIVED I WAS MET BY V1 OPERATOR WITH 6 PASSENGERS ON BOARD. I BEGAN BY INTERVIEWING HIM. HE ADMITTED TO BEING THE DRIVER OF V1 AND HITTING THE STARBOARD OUTBOARD MOTOR ON V2. HE SAID AS HE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE SLIP I PUT IT INTO FORWARD AND THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK. AS THE BOAT WENT FORWARD IT RAN INTO THE MOTOR ON THE BOAT IN THE NEXT SLIP. AS THE BOAT TURNED AND WENT FORWARD IT TORE THE COWLING ON V2 MOTOR. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO V1. HIS STATEMENT COINCIDES WITH THE LOCATION AND DAMAGE TO THE VESSELS. V1 HAD 6 PASSENGERS ON BOARD AND NO INJURIES. V2 WAS UNOCCUPIED DURING THE ACCIDENT. THROUGH INVESTIGATION I DETERMINED V1 BOW EYE STRUCK V2 IN THE STARBOARD OUT BOARD MOTOR. THE COLLISION DAMAGED THE COWLING AND PAN OF THE MOTOR ON V2. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE OWNER OF V2 BUT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0022
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Dolan Springs, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 21, 2014, at approximately 1554 hours, Lake Mead National Recreation Area Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a call from an employee at Temple Bar Marina.  The employee informed LMICC that a customer, contacted them via marine band radio to report he was bringing his daughter into Temple Bar Marina by vessel because she may have broken her leg during a wakeboarding accident.  The patient had been wakeboarinding near Gateway Cove on Lake Mead.  She jumped a wave and the wakeboard came down impacting the water very hard.  The front of the wakeboard dipped into the water causing the patient to be thrust forward face first into the water.  The patient sustained a closed mid shaft fracture to her left femur.  Emergency medical care was provided by National Park Service Rangers and the patient was later transported by helicopter to the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0024
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: PEORIA
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5/23/14 AT ABOUT 1521 HOURS OPERATOR OF PWC WAS LEAVING SCORPION BAY MARINA HEADING BACK TO PLEASANT HARBOR MARINA. AS HE WAS PASSING OPS POINT HE STATED ANOTHER BOAT CUT HIM OFF. HE WENT THROUGH THE OTHER VESSELS WAKE WHICH EJECTED HIM FROM HIS PWC. HIS LEG STRUCK THE HANDLEBAR CAUSING PAIN IN HIS RIGHT LEG. HE WAS ABLE TO GET BACK ONTO THE PWC AND OPERATE IT TO SPRING CANYON LAKE. A BYSTANDER CALLED 911 FOR HIM. THE PWC HAD NO DAMAGE. PEORIA FIRE TREATED AND TRANSPORTED OPERATOR TO NORTH PEORIA ER FOR HIS INJURY. HIS PWC AND VEHICLE WERE SECURED IN FRONT OF PEORIA FIRE STATION 199. NOTHING FURTHER.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0025
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: PEORIA
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECT CRUISING AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON JET SKI IN THE AGUA FRIA ARM AT LAKE PLEASANT. THE SUBJECT CHANGED DIRECTIONS,LOST BALANCE AND FELL. WHEN HE FELL HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE JET SKI. THE SUBJECT WAS TRANSPORTED TO URGENT CARE FOR EXAMINATION. THE INJURY WAS MINOR AND NOT LIFE THREATENING. NOTHING FURTHER.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0026
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TORTILLA FLAT
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/1/14 AT 1000 HOURS, OPERATOR OF V1 WAS BETWEEN BEER CAN POINT AND NO SKI BUOYS. HE REPORTED HITTING A LARGE WAKE IN THE CHANNEL AREA AND THE PWC BECAME AIRBORNE AFTER HITTING THE WAVE. WHEN THE PWC LANDED IN THE WATER OPERATRO STILL HAD THE THROTTLE ENGAGED AND THE STEERING COLUMN TURNED WHICH RESULTED IN BOTH OCCUPANTS BEING EJECTED. OPERATOR OF V2 WAS AN UNKNOWN DISTANCE BEHIND V1. SHE DID NOT SEE THEM AFTER THEIR EJECTION UNTIL V1 PASSENGERS HEAD CAME OUT OF THE WATER. SHE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID STRIKING V1 PASSENGER AND AN UNKNOWN PART OF HER PWC STRUCK HER HEAD. INJURED PARTY REBOARDED THE PWC AND RESPONDED TO THE MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE AID STATION WHERE TREATMENT WAS ADMINISTERED. SHE WAS CONSCIOUS, ALERT AND ORIENTED. SHE HAD A LACERATION TO THE REAR OF HER HEAD AND WAS LATER TRANSPORTED TO MOUNTAIN VISTA MEDICAL CENTER BY RURAL METRO GROUND AMBULANCE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. NO DAMAGE TO EITHER PWC AFTER INSPECTIONS. NOTHING FURTHER.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0027
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/3/2014 at 2021 hrs, Vessel #1, tied up to the inside of the eastside dock at the Ten Lan Boat ramp at Lake Pleasant, Peoria, AZ. There was strong winds and 4 to 6 foot waves from a storm that had entered the area. The dock broke free from its mooring lines and the wind pushed it up onto the boat ramp. This caused Vessel #1 to also be pushed up onto the concrete boat ramp onto dry ground. Owner\operator was attemptig to hold onto his boat and the dock. operator said he felt both his legs over extend. After the incident the pain in his legs progressively worsened. He was treated on-scene by PMT Ambulance but refused transportation. operator was unsure of a damage estimate, but said damage could be at least $10,000. No one else on-board was injured. The boat was removed from the boat ramp by MCSO list wrecker,DV Towing, and towed to thier storage yard. 

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0028
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/14 at 1125 hours, I was dispatched by Maricopa County Sheriff Office dispatch to the Scorpion Bay Marina of the Lake Pleasant Regional Park reference to a boat accident that occurred on 07/03/14. The Complaintant, a white male subject was reporting that on 07/03/14, a houseboat (Vessel #1) had collided with his houseboat (Vessel #2), while Vessel #2 was moored at the end of D-Dock of the marina and he was requesting that a deputy respond to take a boat accident report. 

I made my way down to the end of D-Dock where I met with Vessel #2. I asked Vessel2 contact what happened. Vessel2 contact told me the following: 

Vessel2 contact said that on 07/03/14 at around 2115 hours, while a large storm had arrived at the lake, which consisted of very high winds and choppy water, Vessel #1 was traveling west towards the north part of the marina breakwater wall. Vessel2 contact said that when Vessel #1 had cleared the breakwater wall, it started to make its way east towards the eastern portion of the marina. Vessel2 contact said that while Vessel #1 was making its way, it was attempting to make a right turn around Vessel #2 and a strong wind pushed Vessel #1 into Vessel #2. Vessel2 contact said that when Vessell #1 made contact with Vessel #2, it damaged the port side stern area of Vessel #1 which consisted of, a swim ladder, stantions that hold the stern area of level #2, a slide, as well as the stern itself. Vessel2 contact said that there was damage to the decking on level #2, which I later observed to be a crack on the deck. Vessel2 contact said that there may be some structural damage done to the decking area of level #2. I asked vessel2 contact what the dollar amount that he estimated would be to the amount of damage done to his vessel. Vessel2 contact said that it was approximately $10000.00. 

After speaking to Vessel2 contact, I made my way over to A-Dock, slip where Vessel2 contact said that Vessel #1 was tied up at, and I made contact with the owner who said the following: 

Operator1 said that he was operating Vessel #1 and while traveling east in the marina area of the lake, he was attempting to make his way around Vessel #2. Operator1 said that a strong gust of wind pushed Vessel #1 towards Vessel #2. Operator1 said that he tried to keep Vessel #1 from colliding into the stern area of Vessel #2, but he was not able to control Vessel #1 and the bow area collided into the stern area of Vessel #2. I asked Operator1 if there was any damage to Vessel #1. Operator1 said that the railing on the port bow was damaged. I observed that the railing, on the port side of Vessel #1, was broken off. I asked Operator1 what the dollar amount that he estimated would be to the amount of damage done to his vessel. Operator1 said that it was approximately $100.00. 

I later took digital photographs of the damage done to both vessel and attached them to this report (attached attached copies). 

There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0029
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
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
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 07/04/14 THE OPERATOR OF WATERCRAFT #2 WAS CRUISING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON HIS JET SKI. HIS FRIEND, OPERATOR OF BOAT 1 WAS ALSO CRUSING STRAIGHT AHEAD WHEN HE QUICKLY CHANGED DIRECTION AND TURNED IN FRONT OF OPERATOR2. OPERATOR2 HIT THE JET SKI IN A "T BONE" FASHION CAUSING INJURY TO OPERATOR1. OPERATOR1 ALSO HAD A CHILD PASSANGER SEATED BEHIND HIM WHO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. ALL SUBJECTS WERE THROWN INTO THE WATER. UPON ARRIVAL BY MCSO DEPUTY, HE ENTERED THE WATER AND Retrieved THE INJURED SUBJECTS ONTO A BOAT. THE SUBJECTS WERE THEN TAKEN TO THE 10 LANE RAMP FOR MEDICAL CARE. OPERATOR1 SUFFERED A COMPOUND OPEN FRACTURE OF HIS LEG AND WAS FLOWN TO JCL NORTH MOUNTAIN. HIS Passenger WAS TAKEN BY Ambulance TO PEORIA URGENT CARE TREATMENT. THE PWC WERE TOWED IN BY GAME AND FISH. 

NOTHING FURTHER


BARDID: AZ-2014-0030
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-19-14 at approximately 1903 hours an unmaned stand up jet ski crashed into a personal watercraft (vessel 2). 

Vessel 1 the stand up jet ski had a mechanical failure causing the throttle to stick. The male on vessel 2 attempted to control vessel 1 by reaching out for it. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 throwing the driver of vessel 2 off of his PWC. 


The male attempted to swim back to the shore but went under the water before he could reach the dock. 
The male was pulled from the water to the shore line. 

Bullhead City Fire Department transported operator2 to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. 
operator2 was pronounced deceased at the hospital, cause of death was unknown, pending autopsy. 



Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0031
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two witnesses, one of which was not on the vessel at the time of the incident provided the information contained in the report.  Vessel 1 was reported to have just left the dock when the engine began to run rough.  According to the witness not on the vessel, upon attempting to return to the dock, the engine back fired causing flames to come out from the engine cover and caused burns to at least two occupants.  The witness indicated that the vessel operator raised the engine cover and used his fire extinguisher on the engine and then closed the cover again.  All occupants were reported to have jumped into the water at that time to extinguish the flames on one of the victims'' shirts while the operator stayed on board and docked the vessel.  Both victims were so distraught about their injuries, that they were unable to provide additional information.  Both of the witnesses provided written statements, but were unable to provide additional details.  Upon LE and EMS arrival, the vessel had been retrieved from the water and left the area.  Attempts were made to contact the individual the witnesses indicated was the vessel owner.  The vessel owner has failed to return phone calls.  As the vessel was not available for inspection, officers were not able to determine the amount of damage that was done to the vessel.  No further information is available.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0033
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Meadview, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim, his brother and another subject jumped into the water near Castle Cove to swim.  None of them were wearing PFDs.  Subject noticed his uncle and father struggling to swim in the 2-3 foot waves, he was able to get a PFD and put it on his uncle.  None of the vessel''s occupants were very experienced and were having a hard time starting the vessel to rescue the 3 swimmers.  Once the vessel was started, Subject and his Uncle were rescued from the water.  The occupants of V1 attempted to throw PFDs into the water to rescue victim, at which time Subject noticed his father "drowning" and jumped in the water to save him, making several surface dives but was unsuccessful at retrieving his father. 

NDOW and NPS participated in multiple searches for victim.  NPS recovered the body on May 22, 2014 in the area of Castle Cove.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0034
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TORTILLA FLAT
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 collided with v2 in the main bay of canyon lake. Accident was not discovered until rentals pwc's were brought back to the rental company. V1 operator stated that she was operating near other pwcs and the next thing she remembers is waking up on the back of a boat. She jumped off and got back on the pwc and drove it to the ramp were her boyfriend was waiting with the trailer to bring back to the rental company. At that time she did not seek medical attention because she had "a few beers" and did not want to get in trouble. But later went to hospital with a concussion and deep shoulder bruise. V2 had no injuries. Witnesses state that v1 veered sharply to the left turning directly into v2. V2 ramped over the front of v1. 
Due to conflicting stories and no independent witnesses no citations were issued. Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0035
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIDDLE COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BULLHEAD CITY
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and v2 cruising out in the colorado river across from davis camp. Father of v1 operator called out to her to have her come to shore so he could give her something. Father stated his daughter on v1 turned in front of her friend on v2 and they collided in a t-bone fashion. Operator of v1 was ejected and was able to crawl back onto v1. Operator of v1 sustained a broken right femur. Operator of v2 did not receive and injuries.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0037
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-WILLOW BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Willow Beach, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Exhaust
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 6, 2014, at approximately 1356 hours, Lake Mead National Recreation Area Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a call from an employee at Willow Beach Marina.  The employee stated a vessel had sunk a few miles south of Willow Beach and the occupants were awaiting a Park Ranger at the Willow Beach Marina Store.  I responded, and made contact with the vessel owner and operator, who informed me him and his wife were traveling at approximately 20 mph north toward Willow Beach Marina when he could smell something burning.  He came down off plane and water immediately rushed forward into the vessel from the engine compartment.  As the vessel started to sink, OPERATOR and his wife donned life jackets before the vessel went under water.  OPERATOR jumped off the vessel into the water and began pushing the vessel toward the shoreline.  After tying the vessel to the shoreline the vessel remained vertical with only 2 feet of the bow above waterline.  OPERATOR contacted Vessel Assist and had the vessel salvaged/towed back to Cottonwood Cove Marina.  OPERATOR placed the vessel on his trailer and removed it from Lake Mead National Recreation Area.  The cause was a cracked exhaust pipe.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0039
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Kingman, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway, near James Bay on Lake Mead and a fire started in the engine compartment.  Vessel fire extinguishing system automatically activated.  Vessel operator also manually activated the engine compartment fire extinguishing system from the helm.  The operator was unable to open engine compartment hatch because of the fire damaged electrical system.  Vessel owner/operator estimated the damage at $75,000.  Vessel was towed to Las Vegas Boat Harbor.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0040
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was headed northbound at approximately 40 miles per hour having slowed from approximately 60.  Vessel #1 and another rental personal watercraft were operating erratically in the area of the eventual collision.  The operator of vessel #2 slowed even more as he observed the two personal watercraft.  Vessel #1 then headed toward the arizona shore as vessel #2 approached.  Vessel #1 then made a sharp abrupt turn to port and sped into the path of vessel #2.  The operator of vessel #2 attempted to avoid by throttling back and turning slightly to starboard.  There was heavy boat traffic in the area as this collision occurred during the Independence Day weekend, an extremely popular time for boating on Lake Havasu.  Operator1 was ejected and died of trauma.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0041
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-16-14 at approximately 1400 hours two PWC crashed into each other.
Both vessel 1 and vessel 2 were traveling north on the Colorado River. Both vessels were driving close to one another when the both decided to turn left to change directions.
Vessel 1 turned too soon in front of vessel 2 causing vessel 2 to crash into vessel 1.
Vessel 1 had fiberglass damage to the left rear body, snapped the rear handle bar and caused damage to the front steering column.
Passenger of vessel 2 complained of neck, back shoulder and arm pain. Bullhead City Fire Department transported her to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.
All parties were wearing their PFD''s.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0042
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pushing his boat of the shore at windsor 4. The weather was extremely bad with waves in excess of 5 feet. The water came over the transom of the boat causing to sink 50 feet off shore in approximately 6 feet of water. Mother nature was the causative factor in the boat sinking.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0043
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityorTown: BULLHEAD CITY
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/14 at approx 1930hrs v1 operator was driving his watercraft through the katherine's landing marina. He was looking for a slip. Victim was standing on swim platform holding a mooring rope. V1 was approaching too closely to a moored vessel on the end of dock so operator applied a short burst of throttle to avoid collision with the moored vessel. Victim fell off the swim platform and came in contact with the prop of v1. Operator heard a splash and witnesses yelling hey and shut it off. He immediately shut off the motor and looked behind to see victim in water. Victim was pulled from the water and emergency medical services were contacted. Victim received two deep slices to his inner/upper thigh area that resulted from contact with prop. Victims wound was wrapped and transported to hospital were his injuries were treated and he was released.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0044
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD-TEMPLE BAR
NearestCityorTown: Temple Bar Marina, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3, 2014, at approximately 1700 hours the 2002 19''6" Moomba Mobius was stationary in the water as a female occupant onboard began pulling a tuber in.  As the occupant was wrapping the line around her arm, an unidentified vessel left the harbor at a speed which created a large wake.  The operator was concerned the wake would cause water to come over the bow of the vessel, so the operator put the vessel in gear to avoid taking water over the bow.  The line became tight around the occupants arm as she was pulling in the tuber.  The line was constricted around her arm and created a laceration.  Lake Mohave Ranchos Ambulance responded and the patient refused transport to the hospital.  The vessel did not sustain any damage.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0045
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-WILLOW BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6th, 2014 Lake Mead Interagency Dispatch received a report of a minor vessel accident at Willow Beach. The accident involved a government vessel (V32 Bravo). Ranger responded to the scene. Ranger took witness statements, boarded the vessels and photographed the damage. It appeared that the vessel that struck the Government Vessel that was docked had mechanical issues. The throttle power line had broken and the vessel was uncontrollable.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0046
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CATTAIL COVE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V#1 was travelling north in the south basin near cat tail cove. The operator of v#1 stated that he came off of plane and the boat began to take on water very quickly. Operator of v#1 stated the boat sank a short time later and all occupants of the watercraft were accounted for and ok. Driver of v#1 stated that he did not report the accident the same day besause he did not know he had to, he just contacted vessel assist and his insurance company. Vessel assist recovered the watercraft and placed it on its trailer. Upon further investigation it was found that the exhaust coupling on the outdrive separated from the transom. This factor caused the boat to take on water very quickly and sink.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0049
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/14 at approximately 1145 hours operator was operating a vessel bearing Arizona registration. The vessel was a RGM with a maximum of 9 persons allowed on the vessel. The vessel was traveling east bound between buoy 2 and buoy 3 going into the narrows towards Antelope Canyon.
The vessel hit a wake and a towable water toy which was an inflatable tube located towards the stern of the vessel fell out towards the stern. 3 were sitting inside the boat close to the transom. Two subjects were holding onto the tube rope and sustained rope burns. A third was also holding onto the tube, but was ejected with the tube and sustained small cuts to her upper right leg and her right foot was amputated above the ankle.
Operator notified National Park Service and transported the third occupant to the Wahweap Marina main launch ramp for medical services.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0050
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/25/14 at 1216 hours, I was dispatched to the Pleasant Harbor Marina reference to a Boat Accident w/Injuries that occurred on the lake that involved two personal watercraft. The information that I received from the Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office dispatch was that the one of the operators of the PWC''s were at the Peoria Fire Department Station at the marina and had suffered a head injury from the collision. Subject responded to the marina to assist with the traffic as well.
    Upon our arrival at the Peoria Fire Department Station, I made contact with the occupant of Vessel #2, a male subject. Operator2 was being evaluated by the Peoria Fire Department personnel and had a bandage wrapped around his head covering his left eye. I asked Operator2 what happened. He told me the following.
    Operator2 said that while he was out on the lake onboard Vessel #2, his friend who was operating Vessel #1, approached him while he was on Vessel #2. While doing so, Operator1 made a sharp turn and collided with his Vessel. Operator2 said that after the collision, he did not remember what happened after that. 
    After Peoria Fire Department personnel were complete with their evaluations and after Operator2 refused all other medical treatment, I transported him down to the Spring Canyon Boat Ramp where we met up with Operator1 and Operator2''s other friends. I asked Operator1 what happened. Operator1 told me the following:
    Operator1 said that while he was operating Vessel #1, he was making sharp clockwise turns next to Vessel #2, trying to spray Operator2 with water. Operator1 said that he lost control of the throttle and handle bars and while he lost control, Vessel #1 struck Vessel #2 on the port side. Operator1 said that Operator2 was also struck by Vessel #1 after the collision, both he and Operator2 were thrown into the lake. I asked Operator1 if he was making sharp turns near Operator2 and if he was within 60 feet of Operator2''s PWC. Operator1 said yes. Per ARS 
5-350.C making sharp turns within 60 feet of another PWC constitutes Reckless Operation.  
     After Operator1 described what had occurred earlier, I cited him in lieu of detention for the following ARS Title 5 violation:
                       * 5-350.C - Reckless Operation 
    After citing Operator1, I took digital photographs of the damage on both Vessels (see attached copy). I transposed the photo''s to a CD and transported it to the Anthem Substation Property and Evidence room where it will be stored for future reference. 
     Operator2 informed me that he is going to have his friend transport him to the hospital.
    There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0051
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE-SALT RIVER ARM
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I responded to a report of an injured person who was being brought to the dock at the Marina launch ramp.  I observed the boat arrive at the dock while I was approaching and also observed Tonto Basin Fire Dept. medical personnel were already on scene at the dock.
  I tied off the opposite side of the dock while TBFD medics were attending to the injured party.  I asked who the operator of the boat had been.  Operator1 was also found to be the owner of the boat.  I asked Operator1 what had occurred.  He told me the injured person had been riding a pulled water toy along with three other of the individuals present.  Operator1 states he was traveling at 30-35 mph and in a turn with the water toy skidding to the starboard side of the boat.  Victim had been on the port side of the toy.  When the toy encountered the boats wake it flipped rotating clockwise or to the starboard side.  Victim was injured in the flip and unable to get back on the boat.  She was assisted by her husband onto the boat, and laid out onto the rear seat where she still was when medics arrived.
  Victim demonstrated extreme pain at the juncture of her right hip and the top of her femur requiring pain medication prior to being moved.  She was immobilized for transport and taken by TBFD ground ambulance to the helipad at the GCSO Roosevelt Station where she was  transported to by helicopter to Scottsdale Osborne type 1 trauma center for evaluation and treatment.
  Operator1 told me the location of the accident was in the upper Salt River arm of Roosevelt Lake with no specific location obtainable.  A safety inspection showed the Operator1 was in compliance with all safety requirements.  No alcohol or drug usage was noted.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0052
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel one was traveling south on the colorado river, just exiting the no wake zone in front of harrah''s beach. The operator of vessel one was following behind a boat. The operator of vessel two was traveling north and went right to pass the boat as it was traveling south. After the boat passed, the operator of vessel two did not see vessel one and turned left, striking the left (port) side of vessel one. The operator and passenger of vessel one were ejected from the vessel. The operator of vessel one was not injured. The passenger of vessel one was treated and released on scene by the bullhead city fire department for bruised ribs. The passenger of vessel two was not transported to the hospital. The operator of vessel one was not injured.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0053
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-WILLOW BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Willow Beach, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 27, 2014, at approximately 1117 hours, Lake Mead National Recreation Area Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a call from an employee at Willow Beach Marina.  The employee stated there was an individual at the launch ramp that needed emergency medical assistance.  Our investigation revealed an Eliminator vessel had been cruising southbound near river mile 53 on Lake Mohave when the operator slowed down and came off plane.  The operator of the personal watercraft (PWC) was following the Eliminator vessel and could not stop in time to avoid collision.  The PWC ran up the stern of the Eliminator vessel, hit an occupant in the back who was standing on the Eliminator vessel, and came to rest on top of the engine hatch of the Eliminator vessel.  After the accident, the patient was transported by the Eliminator vessel back to Willow Beach Marina.  The patient was flown by TriState Careflight to University Medical Center.  Operator2 was issued a collateral citation for reckless vessel operations.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0054
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/31/2014 at approximately 0930 hours, just outside the no ski buoys on Lake Pleasant Operator was driving his 22'' 2003 Mastercraft wakeboat bearing AZ REG.  Operator''s son was seated in the rear left side passenger seat, and his son was seated in the rear right side passenger seat.  Son2 was the ski observer while Operator''s other son Son3 was wakeboarding behind the boat.  Son3 is an experienced wakeboarder.  Son3 had been wakeboarding for about 15 minutes when he misjudged a wake and took a hard nose dive colliding against the water.  Son3 appeared fine and was loaded on the boat after he stated he was done skiing.  After Son3 got onto the vessel he appeared disoriented and was confused as to where he was, and what day it was.  Son3 was taken to Scorpion Bay Marina at which time Peoria Fire was called.  Peoria Fire transported Son3 to John C Lincoln Deer Valley for a head injury.  I later checked on Son3 and determined had suffered a concussion, but was expected to be okay.  Speaking with Operator he informed me that Son3 had decided to try and use a higher level of difficulty wakeboard that day which may have led to the hard collision against the water.  I spoke to every person on the boat, and they all had consistent recounts of the incident.  Son3 had no recollection of the entire day.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0055
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/03/14 at 1311 Deputy and I were working uniform patrol on board our fully marked Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office patrol watercraft, when we were dispatched to the Agua Fria River reference to a single boat accident with injuries, involving a personal watercraft. The information that we received from MCSO dispatch was that a PWC (Vessel #1) had exploded, and the occupants, which consisted of two children, were ejected off Vessel #1 into the lake. We advised MCSO dispatch that we were enroute. 
    While we were attempting to locate the occupants of Vessel #1 in the Agua Fria River, we learned that Peoria Fire Boat 199, who were also enroute, met with the occupants of Vessel #1 on another vessel and transported all three subjects to the Castle Creek Boat Ramp. All three occupants were picked up by an unknown boater who met with Peoria Fire and transferred them onto Peoria Fire''s Vessel. 
    Once we learned that Peoria Fire Boat 199 were enroute to the Castle Creek Boat Ramp with the three occupants, Deputy and I made our way over to the boat ramp where we met with Peoria Fire Department personnel. Two of the occupants, who later identified themselves to Deputy at the North Peoria Emergency Center both suffered first and second degree burns to both of their legs from the explosion of the PWC. All three occupants were transported to the North Peoria Emerency Center for non life threatening injuries. 
    Deputy and I made our way over to the Pleasant Harbor Marina where Vessel #1 was towed by the unknown boater. Upon our arrival, I took digital photographs of Vessel #1 (see attached photos).     
    Operator said that while she was making her way south out of the Agua Fria River onboard Vessel #1, with victims sitting behind her, they were having problems with the acceleration of Vessel #1. Operator said that the maximum speed was only 5 mph and she could not go any faster than that speed. Operator said that while they were making way south, Vessel #1 then suddenly exploded throwing both into the lake. Operator said that subjects, who were on another Vessel, saw that they were in distress and stopped to help. Operator said that Peoria Fire Department onboard Peoria Fire Boat 199 arrived on scene where they transported them to the North Peoria Emergency Center.
    I transposed the photographs onto a CD and later transported the CD to the Anthem Substation Property and Evidence room. 
    There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0056
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/31/2014, at approximately 1814 hours, I responded to a call for service reference a boating accident that occurred on the dock at Saguaro Lake Boat Ramp #2. He explained his boat had been involved in an accident with involving another boat and a personal watercraft.
Vessels #2 and #3 were docked and unoccupied during the accident. I asked Operator1 to explain what happened. Operator1 stated she was preparing to load her boat onto the trailer and leave Saguaro Lake. She began to pull away from the dock at Saguaro Lake Boat Ramp #2 when she ran over a Jet Ski that was docked in front of her boat before turning her boat around and colliding with the rear port side of another boat that was also docked. Operator1''s husband checked with the people on the dock to make sure no one was injured. There were no injuries reported in this accident. 
Operator1 removed her vessel from the water. The two other vessels were also removed from the water. The jet ski was completely submerged during the accident and the owner was unsure if the fiberglass hull was cracked. Both boats had damage to the fiberglass hull and gel coat. 
Operator1 was not under the influence of any intoxicating drugs or alcohol. When asked, Operator1 said she had well over 100 hours experience in watercraft operation, however, most of her operational experience was with personal watercraft.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0057
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/24/14 I responded to a report of an injury accident at Lake Pleasant.  The injured subject was being brought to the Scorpion Bay Marina.  When they arrived I spoke to the operator who told me the following.  Operator1 said that he, his wife and son were tubing at the lake.  Operator1 said that they were north of North Barker Island when his son who was tubing asked him to go faster.  Operator1 increased the speed and made a turn.  Operator1 said the tube "sling shot" around the boat and his son went flying off.  His son who is 12 years old complained of neck pain.  son was able to swim back to the boat.  Operator1 said that they called 911 and took him to the Marina for assistance.  Son was transported by Peoria Fire to JCL Deer Valley Hospital for observation.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0058
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/17/14 I was on duty at the Lake Pleasant Park.  I was in my vehicle at Operations Point during a storm.  The storm brought heavy winds, rain and lighting to the lake.  At 2015 hours a female ran up to my vehicle.  She was hysterical and yelling that their boat sank.  Subject said that they were missing one subject.  While speaking to me (4) other subjects walked up to my vehicle.  They all said that their boat sank and they had swam to the shoreline.
          I asked Subject to tell me what happened in detail.  She said she was operating the boat.  She said the boat was a 2010 Sea Ray and belonged to passenger.  Subject said that they were east of Scorpion Bay when the storm hit.  She said the wind and waves were very strong.  She said she was going slow but (3) very large waves came over the bow of the boat.  (Subject described the boat as being open bow.)  Subject said that the boat took on too much water and immediately began to sink, bow first.  Subject said that everyone put on a life jacket including missing subject.  Subject said that when everyone was in the water, they began swimming south towards Ops Point.  When they got to the shore, everyone realized that the missing subject was not with them.
     I relayed the information to Deputies on where to start searching.  As Fox 1 came on scene, Deputy had located debris in the water but the boat had already sunk.  After searching the area, a Good Smaritian boat located the missing person and took him to the Peoria Fire boat.  Peoria Fire took him to the Marina dry dock and evaluated him.  He refused to be transported to the hospital.  I took person back to his friends located at the Ops Center.
     I then spoke to Subject but he said he had no information on the boat.  He did not have the registration or know anything about it.  I told Subject that I would contact him later in the week and see if he can locate any information on the boat.  He said ok.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0059
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/16/2014 at 1706 hrs, vessel #1 was traveling north bound on the Colorado River, Bullhead City AZ, when the operator hit a wave lost control and hit a women who was standing in the navigational way. The female suffered minor injuries. The female was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0060
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, 08/16/2014 at approximately 1207 HRS the National Park Service received an emergency call from a boater on Lake Mohave that indicated a male adult on a separate vessel (houseboat) had jumped from a houseboat, had trouble swimming and had possibly drowned.  The reporting party indicated that the incident had occurred just north of Cottonwood Cove Marina, Lake Mohave and that additional boats were on scene searching for the missing swimmer.
According to witnesses on board the victim''s vessel, also known as rental houseboat #495,  two individuals jumped from the top deck of the houseboat to swim while it was underway (approx. 5 mph).  The location where the swimmers jumped in was approximately 100 yards from the Arizona shoreline, across from Painted Canyon Cove, Lake Mohave.  Approximately 16 individuals on board V1 stated that victim had jumped into the water from the houseboat with another individual to swim, and that VICTIM started yelling for help shortly after being in the water.  The operator of the houseboat \ stated that he stopped the boat when he was informed that two individuals had jumped into the water.  Witnesses estimated that the two swimmers were approximately 50-100 yards away from the houseboat once the vessel had tried to stop.  The occupants stated that friend made it back to the boat (with assistance) but victim had gone under the water and had not been seen since going under.\
Witnesses from other boats indicated that one of the individuals in the water (VICTIM), shortly after jumping in the water, yelled for help and several individuals on board the houseboat, as well as individuals from other boats, jumped in the water in attempt to save the male who was yelling for help.  Statements indicated that friend was picked-up out of the water but VICTIM went under and never surfaced.  VICTIM was last seen wearing black and yellow shorts.   
Witnesses stated that VICTIM had been taking natural diuretics prior to the trip and that VICTIM had complained of cramps the day before the trip.  According to witnesses on board the houseboat VICTIM had consumed approximately 1-2 beers (Coors Light) that day, before the accident.  Some statements indicated that VICTIM may not have been a strong swimmer.  
Body was recovered 8/24/2014 at approximately 1400 hours.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0061
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passenger of vessel 1 advised that they were traveling south on the river. They advised vessel 2 was traveling north toward them. They advised that they turned to the left and vessel 1 turned right. They advised that their personal watercraft (pwc), went on top of vessel 2. All operators and occupants were thrown from the pwc''s. 
The operator and passenger of vessel 2 advised that they were riding south on the river, next to vessel 1, when they turned into each other. The damage on the vessels supports the statements of the operator and passenger of vessel 1. There is damage to the left front and rear side of vessel two and the right front side of vessel 1.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0062
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was at anchor just off shore facing out toward open water.  Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 on its port bow.  Witnesses state that the operator of vessel #1 was operating at a high rate of speed in the "no wake" area before the collision.  The operator of vessel #1 was found to be extremely OUI and was later charged and booked for 5-395.A1, 5-395.A2 and 5-397 under report number 14-026587.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0063
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
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: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V 1 and V 2 were traveling north on the colorado river on the arizona side. V 2 was zig zagging back and forth in front of V 1. V 2 went to the right and V 1 was attempting to overtake V 2. V 1 made the mistake of going to the right as well. V 1 struck V 2 on the right side. V 1 and V 2 operators and passengers were ejected off both vessels.  V 2 had damage from V 1 on the rear seat and handle bars and controls. V 2 operator was struck on the right side and had a large red mark. V 2 passenger was tossed off, but did not have any visible injuries. V 1 operator did not have any injuries. Both vessels had damage. No one was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0064
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels operating in close proximity to one another, making sharp turns and circles. Vessel # 1 stuck nearly head on into Vessel # 2, ejecting operator of vessel #2 and causing stated injuries.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0065
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was traveling north bound in the north basin entering the mouth of the river. The operator was out of the main stream of the channel. Operator tried to turn to his port to avoid the sandbar and his port outdrive grounded. This caused the watercraft to flip over at it''s starboard side and landed upside down. All occupants were ejected from the vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0066
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he was traveling northbound at approximately 20-25 mph. He said that two wakes were crossing in front of him. When he crossed over the wakes, he lost steering and control and the vessel capsized. All four of the occupants were ejected. The operator suffered minor scratches and lacerations. All refused medical on scene.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0068
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and vessel #2 were anchored next to each other in Thompson Bay in the no wake area outside the Bridgewater Channel.  An unknown red personal watercraft exited the channel on plane causing a wake.  The wake then pushed the two boats together.  The occupant of vessel #1 sat on the rear starboard side of his boat and extended his left leg in an attempt to fend off vessel #2.  In doing so, his foot went through the upper port side of vessel #2''s hull near a vent. Minor injury was sustained and medical attention was refused.  The damage is estimated at $2,500.00.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0069
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On this 09/13/2014 at approximately 1645 hours, deputies responded to Scorpion Bay Mariana in reference to a boat accident involving a skier who was injured during a fall off a tube. 
Upon arrival deputies were met by the operator of the vessel number one.  Operator told deputies his friend later identified by his Arizona driver license.  Operator told us Victim was riding on a tube being towed by the vessel. He said they hit a wake as the vessel was turning left and Victim was thrown off the tube. Victim hit the water hard causing pain to his left shoulder and head.
Deputies requested Peoria Fire Department to respond to the scene for medical treatment. Peoria Fire arrived and treated Victim and transported him to Peoria Emergency Center for further treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0070
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CATTAIL COVE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Skier being towed on tube with three other skiers. As tube being towed changed course skier was ejected from tube into water. Skier complianed of neck pain when pulled out of water. Medical personnel arrived on scene and skier was transported to medical center.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0071
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
NARRATIVE PROVIDED BY OWNER/OPERATOR...BOAT CAUGHT FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SPREAD.  THE ENTIRE INSIDE WAS BURNED.  EVERYTHING IN THE BOAT BURNED.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0072
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-30-14 an injury accident occurred on the Colorado river south of the Bullhead City Chamber of Commerce building BHC AZ.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0073
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel sharp turn to retrieve wakeboarder, victim / observer w/flag seated on point of bow, ejected overboard and struck by outboard propeller. Victim admitted to conmsuming 5 beers since 12:00 noon.

Personal injury / non-collision incident. Scene not diagrammed.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0074
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 failed to navigate safely around vessel 2 causing a collision.  The result of that collision was a severe enough injury to the front passenger of vessel 2 to cause transport to the hospital for further evaluation.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0075
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
We arrived on scene at the mouth of Navajo Canyon near buoy 9C and found an Aramark rental houseboat A13 circling the mouth of the canyon.  Winds at that timer were 20mph with gusts in the 30mph range and 2 to 3 foot seas.  I located the capsized vessel on the northwest canyon wall still floating but banging up against the canyon wall with each wave.  Over marine band radio I contacted the operator of houseboat A13 and confirmed that all their party was accounted for and no persons were in the water.  I then instructed the operator of houseboat A13 to go inside of Navajo Canyon to seek protection from the winds.  Once inside of the canyon I was able to approach the vessel and Ranger boarded the houseboat to gather information from the operator.  Ranger interviewed subjects who stated that they were towing their personal vessel down lake from Warm Creek Bay when the winds picked up and began to porpoise the bow of the vessel into the water.  They attempted to pull the boat in near the rear of the houseboat to start bailing it out, but were unable to as water began to sink the vessel from the bow, eventually capsizing it.  At that time they cut the boat free and it floated to its position where I found it at the mouth of Navajo Canyon.  They called for assistance on marine band at that time.  I photographed the vessel capsized at that location.
I requested Aramark respond to remove the capsized vessel from the water.  At approximately 1700 hours they arrived on scene and began the removal process.  I observed as the recovery crew towed the vessel from the rock wall out into the main channel of the lake and to a nearby shore in order to right the vessel.  Once righted they towed the vessel to the Wahweap fuel dock.  On 06/18/2014 I found the vessel at the Wahweap fuel dock and photographed the damage to it.  There was significant damage to the starboard side fiberglass from hitting the rocks.  All windshield glass was damaged or missing.  The engine sustained total submerged water damage.  The ski tower appeared to be bent at an angle, and all items on the vessel sustained total submerged water damage.
Cause:
The cause of the capsizing was significant wind event that day coupled with the inexperience of the operator and passengers to realize their vessel was in danger.  Winds that day were 13-22mph, with gusts up to 44mph.

Damage:
Estimated to be between $10,000 and totalled.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0076
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Fort Mohave, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 6-9-14 at approximately 1800 hours, a collision occurred with two PWC''s (personal watercraft) on the Colorado River approx. 1 mile north of the Avi Resort and Casino.  Operator #1 was traveling north when his PWC stalled in the water.  Operator1''s friend was operating the second PWC.  operator #2 struck the #1 PWC while operator #1 was still onboard.  PWC 1 sustained heavy damage to the front left hull.  PWC #2 sustained minimal damage.
The investigation of the accident was all verbal from the owner of the rental company.  The rental company owner had Operator1 and Operator2 pay for the damages for a total of $2500.  The damaged ski was taken by Operator1, and I was unable to observe the damaged PWC.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0077
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD-SOUTH COVE
NearestCityorTown: Dolan Springs, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 29, 2014, at approximately 1359 hours, Lake Mead NRA Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a 911 phone call from a vessel operator near South Cove. The operator stated a party member had possibly broken his hip or leg while being towed on a tube.  Due to distance and response time of rangers, Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire Rescue was requested to respond as the primary EMS provider.  At 1459 hours, Ranger and I responded from the Temple Bar Marina towards South Cove via vessel 11B.  At 1527 hours, Ranger and I arrived at the South Cove courtesy dock and observed Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire Department personnel providing patient care to VICTIM.  I conducted a hasty field interview with VICTIM at the South Cove courtesy dock while he was being stabilized and assessed by Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire Department.  I conducted a field interview with OPERATOR and obtained VICTIM''s vessel information at the shoreline of Sandy Point.  No damage occurred to vessel or ski/tube equipment.  VICTIM stated that they were out boating and skiing in the area of Sandy Point and South Bay with his friend and their kids. VICTIM stated his friend OPERATOR was operating the vessel (2002 red, white, and black Chaparral) while towing him and three children on the ski tube. He stated while in a wide turn, his leg came off of the tube with his foot going into the water. He further stated this cause him to be dragged off of the tube with sharp pain and a popping sensation in his hip.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0078
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4, 2014 at 0915hrs, I was dispatched to the Stateline launch ramp, Wahweap District, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Page, Arizona, to investigate a boat fire.  On arrival I contacted the boat owner/operator who told me that he launched his boat at Stateline ramp just prior to 0800hrs, this date.  He set an easterly heading for Castle Rock cut.  After he was underway about 10 minutes he observed smoke coming from under his engine cowling.  He cut power and stopped the engine.  His son and wife were following in another boat.  He offloaded his spare fuel container to the other boat along with a kayak that was blocking access to the engine.  He removed the engine cowling and observed flames and heavy smoke.  He applied the entire contents of a single B1 dry chemical fire extinguisher and the fire rekindled.  He applied the contents of a second B1 dry chemical fire extinguisher on the fire then applied several buckets full of lake water to cool the engine block and exhaust manifolds.  
He had his son tow the disabled boat back to Stateline launch ramp.  
I inspected the boat and examined the engine compartment and cowling.  It appeared that the source of the fire was on the port side of the engine at the location of the port side exhaust manifold.  Ignition wiring, other engine wiring, hoses, and engine cowling insulation on the port side appeared to have sustained the most fire damage.  I photographed the boat and engine compartment to document the post fire conditions.  Other than the fire damage to the engine compartment, the boat appeared to be in a well maintained condition.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0079
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1330 we arrived on scene in the Narrows and saw a houseboat towing a runabout.  The majority of the runabout was underwater and there was an individual on the runabout trying to bail the water out of the runabout with a bucket.
OPERATOR2 was needed to operate the pulley system and V1 OWNER stated he did not know how to tie a proper knot and was too tired to attach a line to the bow-eye of the runabout.  There were 7 other passengers aboard the houseboat, mostly children and elderly individuals.  
OPERATOR2 was able to use the pulley system to raise the runabout above the waterline, as planned, enough to successfully bail out the runabout.
- The runabout was being towed by the houseboat.  OPERATOR2 was operating the houseboat.  Nobody was on the runabout.
- They were travelling through the Narrows on Lake Powell when a storm came through the area.
- Very strong winds and large 2-5'' waves caused the runabout to start taking on water.
- OPERATOR2 did not want to stop motoring the houseboat in fear that it would cause the houseboat to be taken by the wind and waves into nearby rocks, so he continued to drive the houseboat while the runabout was taking on water.
- The runabout eventually became fully submerged and V1 OWNER boarded the runabout to try and bail the water out.
There were no injuries associated with this incident.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0081
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/26/2014, at approximately 2131 hrs within Glen Canyon NRA, Ranger and I were dispatched by patrol boat to Anchovy Point to respond to a vessel that grounded on a rock.  When I arrived to location of the incident, I observed a vessel at rest, on top of a submerged rock with 7 individuals on board.  I contacted the group and instructed everyone to don a life jacket.  THen, I assisted 6 individuals on to my patrol boat.  THe operator of vessel assisted by with securing two anchor lines off the point and starboard stern end of vessel to stabilize the vessel overnight.  Then OPERATOR1 and I boarded my patrol boat.
OPERATOR1 stated that his group was traveling from Antelope Point back to their houseboat near Wahweap Marina when he hit a rock, which grounded his boat.  
Through my investigation, I determined that the vessel grounded on a subsurface rock directly in the path of travel of the vessel.  The vessel contacted the rock with its keel, from bow to approximately three quarters of the length of the vessel.  The stern end was completely lifted out of the water when the vessel stopped.  The accident occurred outside the clearly marked navigation lane.  The hazard area was clearly marked with a United States Coast Guard approved Hazard Buoy.  The Hazard Buoy was within approximately 60ft of the accident location.  I was unable to see and assess the damage to the keel of the vessel because it was still submerged in the water.  However, due to my experience with similar boat accidents, I can assume that the collision with the rock caused significant damage to the fiberglass of the ship''s hull.  There were no signs of flooding on board the vessel.  I determined that the accident occurred due to the decreasing water level of the lake, lack of knowledge of lake hazards, and the limited visibility of the night.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0082
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reported after slowing down to enter no wake zone that he quickly took on water in vessel.  Vessel became partially submerged and towed to launch ramp area.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0084
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-GLEN CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/01/2014 at approximately 1130 hours I was dispatched out of my district to a report of a boat accident in Navajo Canyon.  I was informed that an Aramark tour boat had struck an open motorboat.  Upon arriving on scene, the passengers of the open motorboat, an Antelope Point rental boat, had gotten a passerby to tow their vessel back to Antelope Point.  The passengers (10) were divided into two groups, 6 or them boarding NPS Vessel 252 with Ranger, and 4 additional boarding my vessel to include the dirver, as the rental boat was taking on water and was not safe to have passengers aboard. 
Upon interviewing the Captain of the tour boat, by Texas driver''s license, he stated that he passed a house boat in Navajo Canyon on plane and then heard a collision that he at first thought to be a marker buoy.  As he looked behind him he stated that he realized that his vessel had struck a small ski boat, and he promptly turned around to render assistance.  He further stated that several of the passengers had jumped into the water, apparently to avoid an impending collision.  I took Captain aboard my vessel and performed SFST''s which were negative, and he had a BrAC of 0.000.  I took him around his vessel while I was taking pictures, and Captain stated that he could not identify any new markings or damage to his vessel.  
After gathering Captain witness statement, the Nonne Zoshi continued back on towards Wahweap as I brought the additional passengers from the rental boat back to Antelope Point to continue the rest of my investigation.  The driver of the rental boat wrote a witness statement as well as one of his other passengers.  Their statements corroborated that while they were not under power, and pulling in a tube, that the Nonne Zoshi headed straight for them on plane without any indication of changing course.  Subject stated that an attempt to start the boat failed, and they could not get out of the way.  Both statements state that several members of the group ran towards the bow with four of them opting to jump into the water.  Operator2 had a BrAZ of 0.000.
I reunited the driver and 3 additional passengers with their group at Antelope Point.  I found the rental boat by boat rentals and took pictures.  It seems that upon interviewing all parties that while on plane the Nonne Zoshi basically ran over a stopped 22 foot open motorboat in the center channel of Navajo Canyon.  The damage sustained to the rental boat is extensive.  From the damage profile, written statements and verbal statements from the additional passengers from the rental boat, it appears that the Nonne Zoshi struck the back of the rental boat with it''s bow.
subject suffered a small scratch on her right lower abdomen, but other than that, all other members of the rental boat crew were uninjured and did not want or need any medical care.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0085
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 9th, 2014 at appoximately 1545 I, Park Ranger, was dispatched to a boat taking on water by Anchovy Point in Glen Canyon NRA.  I boarded vessel 244 and activated by emergency lights and headed towards Anchovy Point.  When I was responding to Anchovy Point I spotted a vessel with Utah registration that had been involved in the accident.  The captain of the vessel beached on the south side of the channel approximately 1/4 of a mile from Anchovy Point.  All the occupants of the vessel were on shore and when asked if they needed medical attention they all stated that they did not need medical attention.  The captain stated that they were on their way to go to see the dam when they heard a loud noise and felt a hard jolt.  Operator1 stated that he believed he hit a rock.  Operator1 stated that the boat began taking on water and that they paddled their way to shore.  I informed Operator1 of a service that would come tow his boat back to Wahweap Marina and Operator1 stated that he would like for them to come tow his boat back to Wahweap Marina.  The tow boat arrived and towed the vessel back to Wahweap Marina where I took pictures of the damage.  The lower unit of the boat had been dislodged and upon Operator1''s request a mechanic removed the lower unit and towed the boat.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0086
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-MAIN MARINA AREA
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was launching at the marina and was just off of the trailer. The operator attempted to start one of the engines on the vessel which started then stalled out. He then attempted to start the other engine which started. He attempted to start the other engine at which time there was a loud pop and the engine ignited into flames. The popping sound was an explosion and the vessel burst into flames. Due to the explosion the operator and his daughter were forced to jump into the water. The female sustained very minor injuries.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0087
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/22/2014 at approximately 1900 hours the listed watercraft collided with an island in the main bay of Lake Pleasant. the operator had purchased the watercraft 4 hours earlier and had not operated a watercraft in 15 years. The boat was westbound heading to the 10 lane boat ramp from Pleasant Harbor marina area when the operator failed to notice the 45 foot tall island surrounded with reflective bouys. The driver collided with the island at approximately 35 MPH causing the watercraft to skid to the top of the island. the 3 occupants of the boat complained of no injuries beyond basic first aid. After the accident, a fisherman came to the scene and brought the victims to Pleasant Harbor Marina where they had their vehicle parked.  The victims then drove home.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0088
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/22/2014 at about 2053 hours I was dispatched to a call of a sinking boat on Saguaro Lake. I responded to the area where the boat was reported as being located with Sgt. 
I contacted subject in his 2001 Malibu, 22'' ski boat. Operator1 had the boat part way on shore and was running his bilge pump and bailing water from the boat. Operator1 said he was going back towards the dock following along the north side of the lake. He was going about 25 or 30 mph. He said he was using a spot light to follow the north shore. He said he saw some rocks just below the water surface. He tried to swerve but hit the rocks.
Operator1''s brother was also in the boat seated on the port side rear seat. Both occupants were uninjured. 
I was able to tow Operator1''s boat back to boat ramp #2. He got the boat out of the water. The boat had a long whole on the starboard said about 3 feet long. It also had fiberglass damage on the rear bottom area. The prop and rutter were missing. 
Operator1 said he had two beers to drink. I tested him with a PBT and it showed him to have a blood alcohol level of 0.051%. He did not show any major signs of impairment. 
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0089
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Contacted who stated he was cruising to Bagley Flats from the main water bay on Saguaro Lake. operator stated in the area of Willow Springs the wind was pushing his vessel and due to the sun glare he did not see a rock protruding from the mountain side and collided with the rock on the front starboard side. There was damage to the front starboard pontoon and decking.  operator stated he believed there to be $5000.00-$10,000.00 in damages.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0091
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-22-14, at approximately 1800 hours, a 1997 Excel watercraft was recreationally boating in the area of 3 dunes on Lake Havasu.  Operator ran his watercraft into shore ejecting one passenger who was injured and Operator received injury as well.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0092
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/06/2014 at approximately 1738 hours MCSO dispatch received a cell phone call from Canyon Lake reference a Boating Accident.  The call stated that the accident had occurred at approximately 1710 hours at the north end of the lake.  He also stated that he was on the boat with his friend when they wrecked and the boat started to sink.  He added that Operator1 had jumped off the boat and they can''t find him.  The initial call stated that no one on the boat was injured.  Sgt and I arrived at approximately 1810 hours and made contact with the parties involved.  A boat was in the area at the time of the accident and towed the damaged boat back to the loading ramp.  The boat had been loaded onto a trailer and was sitting on the loading ramp.  The son of the boat''s owner stated they had moved the boat onto the trailer to prevent it from sinking.  I looked at the front end of the boat and observed significant damage to the fiberglass.  I later photographed the damage.
At this time everyone from the damaged boat was accounted for except for Operator1.  We were advised that there were two injured females who had been on the boat at the time of the accident.  The first female was identified as injured1.  She stated that was sitting towards the back of the boat prior to the accident and was thrown forward injuring her left arm and shoulder.  She was later transported to Mountain Vista Hospital for treatment.  The second injured person was identified as injured2.  Injured2 told me that she was sitting towards the front of the boat and that she was video taping Wakeboarder as he was wake boarding with her cellular phone.  She heard Operator1, who was driving the boat, say "Oh God"  as he tried to turn the boat hard to the left.  Injured2 stated that the boat then hit something and she was thrown into the water.  As she came to the surface she found herself under the boat.  She added that she then floated away from the side of the boat out towards Wakeboarder who had dropped his tow line when he saw the boat heading towards the rock.   Injured2 told me as she was in the water,  her whole back was in a lot of pain.  
 It was later determined that Operator1 was operating the boat while impaired by alcohol.  Deputy conducted that investigation and Operator1 was cited for OUI and released at the scene.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0093
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-IMPERIAL
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was passed by another vessel, hit vessel wake at approximately 30mph causing bow passenger to be ejected from seat and landed on fiberglass edge on back requiring medical attention.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0094
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
GPS Coordinates: 36 deg 56'' .745 N, 111 deg 16'' .426 W
Vessel was leaving Navajo Canyon at approximately 1810 hours (AZ time) when the vessel ran aground on rocks below the surface at the back of Navajo Canyon.  Operator reports speed as approximately 6 mph, passenger reports 10-15 mph at the time of the incident.  All passengers were in the bow of the boat with the exception of the operator at the helm.  Subject1 was in the center bow seat, subject2 was seated on the port bow seat holding her 2 year old son and subject3 was seated in the starboard bow seat holding her 2 year old son.  All passengers remained inside the vessel and were not injured.  The operator struck his neck on the windscreen but reported no serious injury and did not desire medical attention.  The family was unable to reach assistance via telephone or radio and swam to a nearby beach where they spent the night.  Passengers of VESSEL 1 were reported overdue the evening of 08/26/2014.  Passengers were discovered the following morning at approximately 0600 hours by family members.  
National Park Dispatch was not informed of the vessel being found and search and rescue was initiated on 08/27/2014 at 0600 hours.  Ranger and I found the vessel grounded on the rocks at the back of Navajo Canyon on 08/27/2014 after receiving information about its location from NPS pilot who was performing overflight search of the area.  All passengers had been removed from the area prior to our arrival via PWC''s operated by other family members.  Photographs were taken on scene 08/27/2014 and detailed photos of the damage were taken at the yard of Wahweap Top Shop on 09/02/2014.
CONCLUSION:
Failure to maintain proper lookout resulted in striking hazard rock and running aground.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0095
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/15/2014 at approximately 2000 while on patrol within the boundaries on Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA), I, Ranger, received a call from dispatch that a visitor was reporting being stuck near Castle Rock Cut on Lake Powell after his boat had run aground.
- He was operating a powerboat at an estimated 20-25mph cruising speed, when he became distracted and hit a rock shelf that was below the surface (estimated 6"-3'' below the surface).
- There were 11 people aboard his vessel; 4 adults, 6 children, and 1 infant.
- There were no injuries.
- They had made it to shore in the vessel, but the vessel was taking on water in the engine compartment and was not serviceable.
- They had only planned on being on the water for a few hours and had no food, water, shelter (besides vessel), or additional supplies.
Damage:
- Gel coat heavily scraped and scratched along the entire keel
- Skeg heavily scratched and pieces broken off
- Light scratches on prop (seems to be cosmetic only)
- there was no water damage in the vessel


BARDID: AZ-2014-0096
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was not under power and adrift while VICTIM and his passengers were swimming.  When VICTIM attempted to climb back into the vessel after swimming, the motion of the boat, water and his body caused him to strike the top of his right foot on the still prop.  VICTIM sustained an approximately 4" long by 1/4 to 1/2" wide laceration on the top of his right foot and a second approximately 2" long but closed laceration near his big toe.
VICTIM returned to Wahweap Boat Rentals where he was met by NPS Rangers and transported to the local hospital for further treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0097
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/10/2014 at approximately 1200 hours, while on boat patrol, I was dispatched to Wahweap Fuel docks to take a report of a vessel collision.  Upon arriving on scene, I met with the renter of an Aramark motorboat identified by word of mouth.  Operator1 stated that he had been camping in Warm Creek Bay, and had come across a disabled vessel and agreed to tow them to Wahweap.  Operator1 stated that he successfully got the vessel to the courtesy docks at Wahweap and was able to get both vessels docked.
Operator1 told me that approximately 5 minutes later, a rental houseboat attempted to dock behind him, but ran over the vessel''s swim platform and sent the gunwale and bow into the docks.  The enclosed pictures show the damage, and that it would be consistent with the story that Operator1 told me.  He stated that the houseboat did not attempt to swap information with him and instead left the scene.  He could not tell me anything about descriptive markings other than it was a Lake Powell Rental.  He further stated that he would have chased to houseboat down, but was afraid that his vessel was no longer seaworthy.
Damage resulted to the bow, and swim platform.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0098
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-GRAND CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Grand Canyon, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Witness stated that he observed the victim''s kayak capsized in an eddy and was not aware of the victim still being in the kayak.  The witness made his way to the capsized kayak and turned it over to discover victim still in the boat.  Actual incident was not witnessed,.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0099
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-GRAND CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Kayaker was on a commercial permitted charter and suffered cardiac arrest while navigating Badger Rapid, approximately river mile 8 on the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park.  The victim was kayaking when his own kayak capsized.  He was unable to right it and suffered cardiac arrest, which he later perished from.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0100
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-31-2014 at approx. 1639 hours, vessel #1 was south bound (wakeless speed) in the london bridge channel when an unknown vessel allegedly pulled off the beach causing the operator of vessel #1 to put the vessel in reverse and back up into vessel #2 (south bound) which was in neutral from a wakeless speed. Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 causing fiberglass damage to vessel #2 and swim step damage, rear compartment damage to vessel #1.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0101
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Globe, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 19, 2014 at 0614 hours the Gila County Sheriff''s Office in Payson, Arizona received a 911 call reporting a watercraft that sank with 5 persons on-board.  This sinking occurred just east of the Ringtail Boat Ramp in the Windy Hill Campground on Roosevelt Lake.  As a result of this incident passenger lost his life.
Vessel operator said he and four friends spent the night fishing.  As sunrise approached they discovered the boat had taken on water.  It was decided to return to the boat ramp and get off the water.  As the vessel entered the "no wake" area, operator said he throttled back too fast.  This caused the water from the rear of the vessel to shift to the front.  The bow entered the water and the occupants were forced into the water.  The victim was not wearing a PFD and according to the vessel operator (and brother of victim) did not swim.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0102
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Ranger received report of boat accident, property damage only (no injury) from glen canyon communications center.  Upon arrival at antelope point marina both vessels and operators were on scene (and cooperative).  Both parties provided the same account of the happenings.  Vessel 2 was moored in a temporary slip at the marina. Vessel 1 was attempting to navigate in the area and was unable to maintain control and direction of the vessel and impacted vessel 2 causing damage to vessel 2.  Vessel 1 incurred minor damage.  An aramark representative was on scene to document the incident and damage to the rental vessel.  At the time of the accident the weather conditions did not affect the operation of either vessel.  The operator of vessel 1 stated that he was inexperienced and was unable to maneuver the vessel appropriately to avoid a collision.  The operator of vessel 1 stated that he did not have experience operating a vessel and was renting while on vacation.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0104
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 22, 2014 at approximately 1600 hours i received notification from glen canyon dispatch that a boater was injured while operating on lake powell and he was being boated into antelope launch ramp.  Patient was transported to page hospital er.  I contacted the operator at the hospital.  She reported that the injured party was holding onto the tubing rope to avoid getting it caught in the propeller.  The vessel they were on was not moving at the time, but had a tube in tow with one person on the tube.  When the operator put the boat in gear, the rope got caught in the propeller while the injured party was still holding the rope.  This caused the injured party to be pulled into the water.  The injured party hit his head on the back deck of the boat.  Friends helped the injured party out of the water and onto another boat that was passing by.  This vessel transported the injured party and others to antelope point launch ramp where they were met by awaiting ems.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0105
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 22, at approximately 1736 hours i was dispatched to antelope public ramp for a boat accident involving an injured water skier.  When i arrived, page fire was on scene, and caring for the injured water skier.  Page fire loaded the injured water skier and transported him to page hospital.  I began my boat report on scene.  I transported two of the vessel''s passengers in my patrol vehicle to their vehicle in order for them to follow the ambulance to the hospital.  The vessel returned to their houseboat.  I went to the hospital and finished the boat accident report and obtained a voluntary statement from the boat operator.  The vessel involved was a 2013 malibu wakesetter.
According to the boat operator, an individual from their group was trying to water ski.  When the boat accelerated, the skier was pulled forward and injured his back.  They removed the skier from the water and he fainted a couple of times.  Then they call 911 and page fire was dispatched to tend to the injured skier.  They met page fire at the antelope public launch ramp.  No other injuries reported.  No damage to the vessel.
My investigation concludes the injury to the water skier was accidental.


BARDID: AZ-2014-0106
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-GRAND CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Grand Canyon, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was rowing his dory into granite rapids when a lateral wave flipped the boat.  Victim was thrown into the water and flushed through the rapid.  During the swim, victim came in contact with a rock wall and hit his head.  He also received abrasions on his leg and hand.  From this moment the victim had no recollection of the incident until a rescue boat arrived to assist him.  Victim appeared disoriented and did not know how or why he was there it was determined that victim had suffered a concussion and was evacuated to the south rim clinic by nps helicopter.  Guardian helicopter then transferred him to fmc for further evaluation. He was diagnosed with a minor concussion and released that evening to his wife.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0002
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one with passenger one were traveling south on the colorado river. 
Driver of vessel one was coming into the shoreline at a high rate of speed. 
Passenger one became nervous and jumped off the vessel; at the same time, driver one turned the vessel sharply causing passenger one to hit a tree on the arizona shoreline 

passenger one was taken to the hospital where she was treated for abrasions and scrapes and was later released.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0003
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling north on the Colorado River near the 900 block of Hwy 95. 
Vessel two was also traveling north just offset right to vessel one.
Vessel one turned sharply to his right to head south. 
Vessel one and Vessel two had a head on collision 

No injuries to either driver


BARDID: AZ-2015-0004
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 13th around 1300 hours at Canyon Lake, I was informed that two jet skis had collided in the channel east of Beer Can Point. 

I arrived at the Palo Verde boat ramp and contacted the owner of one of the vessels. She told me she was on a Kawasaki Jet Ski and was towing in her Yamaha Jet Ski that had broken down. She informed me a Yamaha Jet Ski operated by a male in a yellow shirt came close to them and as he asked them if they needed any help, he ran over the tow rope and ran into the front of the Jet Ski being towed. 

I then spoke to Operator2 and asked him what had occurred. Operator2 stated he was riding a rented Jet Ski in the channel east of Beer Can Point when he saw some people having trouble.  He said he pulled up to them and stopped in the water but the women started to drivaway and pulled the towed Jet Ski into the front of the rented Jet Ski he was operating. 

I asked both parties how much they would estimate the damage to the Jet Ski''s would be. Both estimated at or below a thousand dollars. 

Photos of the vessels were taken to be attached to this report only. All digital copies will be erased.  

No injuries were reported or observed. 

No citations were issued during this investigation. 

This report is for informational purposes. 

NOTHING FURTHER.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0005
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHWEST WITH THE ONLY OCCUPANT BEING THE OPERATOR.  THE VESSEL WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES PER HOUR IN HEAVY CHOP CAUSED BY WIND AND BOATS.  AS THE BOAT WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD, IT FLIPPED, EJECTINGTHE OPERATOR.  THE OPERATOR WAS NOT TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0006
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE FOURWINNS WATERCRAFT WAS PULLING A TUBE WITH 3 PEOPLE ON IT. WHILE IN TOW, subject FELL OFF THE SIDE OF THE TUBE CAUSING THE PERSON IN THE MIDDLE TO ALSO FALL OFF THE TUBE. WHEN subject FELL INTO THE WATER, SHE LOST CONSCIOUSNESS FOR A BRIEF PERIOD AND WAS KEPT AFLOAT WITH HER PFD. THE SUBJECT WHO WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TUBE PULLED subject1 BACK TO THE BOAT WHERE THEY PULLED HER IN AND PROCEEDED TO THE PLEASANT HARBOR DOCK FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0007
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the personal watercraft advised that he was traveling southeast in the north basin of lake havasu off of windsor beach, towards the mouth of the north bridgewater channel. Operator2 said that as he was traveling straight ahead, a white boat hit him causing him to be ejected from the vessel. Operator2 complained of an injury to his right leg. Operator2 was transported to havasu regional medical center with minor injuries. Operator2 said that all he remember was that the boat was a white boat with a male operator. He said that he remembered going into the water, then the boat circling around him. Operator2 said that the boat then left the scene without providing any information to him. 

I spoke with a witness. Witness advised that he was on a separate personal watercraft and that he and Operator2 were heading southeast towards the north end of the bridgewater channel. Witness said that a white "v" hull type boat, approximately 27 feet in length, struck the right side of Operator2''s pwc, knocking Operator2 into the water. Witness said that the boat was occupied by approximately three males. Witness advised that the boat then left the scene. 

A "go pro" style camera was allegedly mounted to the front of the pwc that Operator2 was operating. I was provided with the memory card in which Witness said was in the camera. Witness said that he believed the camera was recording during the incident. 

I reviewed the videos on the memory card. I saw several incidences of reckless operation by the operators of the pwcs. This included splash each other with water and jumping wakes of nearby vessels. There was no video of any obvious collision. 

I noted the damage on the pwc which Operator2 was operating. I saw that the top half of the pwc was separated from the bottom half on the port side. I also saw a small fracture on the top half of the pwc on the starboard side. There did not appear to be any obvious paint transfer.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0008
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel One (Pontoon boat) was attempting to moor near sign 7 in the London Bridge Channel when it collided with Vessel Two which was moored and properly parked.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0009
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, May 16, 2015, at approximately 1255 hours, Operator1 was operating his 2002 18" Bayliner when he struck a large rock, land portion located on the west side of Canyon Lake located within the Tonto National Forest - Maricopa County

Upon arrival at the scene, deputies located four injured male subjects (Victim - fatality, Operator1 - wrist, head / facial abrasion, Occupant1 - compound leg fracture, wrist deformation break and Occupant2 - foot fracture and jaw injury) inside the boat, which had sustained significant / heavy bow damage.  Deputies immediately began life saving effort and treatment of all the occupants and an investigation into the incident was initiated. 

During the initial portion of the investigation, I inquired as to who was operating the boat at the time of the accident.  In response, Operator1 immediately advised "I was".  At that time, after inquiring if he was injured, to which he noted only a wrist injury / pain, Operator1 was moved to one of two MCSO patrol boats who were on scene; where I continued to speak with him reference the incident.

In speaking with Operator1, he indicated he and the other occupants of the vessel were relocating his boat from the dam located northwest of our location to the area of the Canyon Lake bridge. In doing so, while travelling at an estimated speed of 30-35 knots, he became distracted and as a result, he crashed the front of his boat into a rock, extension of land; resulting in the injuries sustained to himself and the other occupants onboard.

While I was speaking with Operator1, other on scene deputies continued their treatment and transportation to air evac units (Air Evac 4 and 8) of the two more severely injured subjects on board (Victim - fatality and Occupant1 - compound fracture injuries).  Occupant2 was later transported, by ground, for a possible broken left foot and jaw pain.

As I continued to speak to Operator1 reference the incident, I detected the odor of an intoxicating beverage emanating from Operator1'' person.  Based on the odor and the noted presence of numerous empty beer cans within the passenger compartment of the boat at the time of my arrival, I asked Operator1 if he had consumed any alcoholic beverages to drink today.  In response, Operator1 advised he had in fact consumed "a few beers" prior to the accident.  

Due to the significance of the injuries to all of those involved, no further questioning or investigation was conducted and further treatment efforts were conducted to treat the four subjects on board the vessel; which was now taking on water (sinking).

After completing the treatment for the obvious trauma subjects, both Occupant2 and Operator1, who were not showing any obvious signs / symptoms of significant injury, were transported to the Palo Verde boat ramp where they were later transported, by ground ambulance, to local area hospitals for treatment.

Due to the fact the involved vessel had been taking on significant amounts of water, the boat was towed to the Palo Verde boat ramp where it was secured against the ramp to prevent further sinking and for future disposition by responding Lake Patrol detectives.  

While awaiting the arrival of responding ambulance personnel, a HGN evaluation was conducted with Operator1.  As a result, it was noted Operator1 displayed 6 clues of impairment.  Operator1 was then requested to provide a voluntary breath sample, utilizing a portable breath test (PBT).  In response, Operator1 provided a breath sample indicating a reading of .074% (1351 hours).  A short time later, Operator1 was transported to a local area hospital for his injuries.

While still on board the previously noted MCSO patrol boat, while awaiting the arrival of additional medical personnel, I began speaking to Occupant2 reference what had occurred.  At that time, Occupant2 corroborated Operator1''...
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0010
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
on 5/20/205 at approximately 1130 hours operator was towing victim on a wake board around the area of Richard''s rock at Saguaro lake. Victim attempted to do a flip from a wake at approximately 21 miles an hour and upon his landing, he fell face first into the water snapping his helmeted head backwards causing internal injuries to his neck and head. Victim was transported to the sheriffs dock on boat #1 for medical attention. Victim had pain in his neck and was suffering from some memory loss. Rural Fire Department ambulance responded to the scene and transported Victim to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital for treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0011
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
DRIVER OF VESSEL #1 (PWC) GAVE TO MUCH THROTTLE CAUSING HIM TO BE EJECTED OFF THE PWC.
THE PWC THAN FLOATED DOWN RIVER WITH THE RIVER CURRENT PUSHING THE PWC AT 7 MILES AN HOUR.  THE PWC FLOATED INTO A DOCKED PONTOON (VESSEL #2). 
THE RIVER CURRENT CAUSED THE PWC TO BECOME SUBMERGED UNDER THE PONTOON BOAT.

THE OWNER OF THE PONToON LIVES OUT OF STATE AND WAS UNBALE TO GIVE AN ESTIMATE OF DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE VESSEL IF ANY.

Estimated damage to vessel one is $2,500
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0012
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Impartial witnesses stated that both vessels were travelling south/downstream with vessel 1 in front and to the left of vessel 2.  Somewhere near the northern boundary of the harrah''s casino no wake zone, vessel 1 turned to the right into the path of vessel 2 as they quickly slowed down.  Although vessel 2 attempted to maneuver away from vessel 1, the two vessel''s collided.  Operator1 was injured.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0013
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1was entering the Marina overnight slip area of the Apache Lake Marina.  The operator was attempting to dock his pontoon boat in an overnight slip next to the slip where Vessel 2 was moored (unoccupied).  Vessel 1 struck the back swim platform of Vessel 2, pushing the boat into the dock and causing the front of Vessel 2 to strike the dock.  This caused damage to the front of Vessel 2 near the bow eye hook, in addition to the damage to the rear swim platform.  The damage was estimated at $4,000.00.

Several witnesses reported the collision to the Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office.  The operator of Vessel 1 left the scene without reporting the collision or making any attempt to contact the owner of Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 and its operator were later located by Sheriff''s deputies and returned to the site of the collision.

The owner of Vessel 1 stated that his watercraft sustained no damage from the collision.

The operator of Vessel 1, Keith J Galloway (DOB 4/4/80) was cited and released for violation of ARS 5-349.A.1 Failure to Stop for a Watercraft Accident.  See Arizona Traffic Ticket and Complaint #070001641514301.

 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0014
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/24/15 at approximately 0950 hours boat #1 and boat #2 were involved in a collision in the area of Mesquite Flats at Saguaro Lake. Operator2 told me he was south west bound when his rental boat was thrown to the right by a large wake and he attempted to steer to the right out of it. Boat #1 was behind him and to his port side when they collided. The collision caused a major tear at the point where the hull and gunnel meet towards the rear port side of the boat #1. It also caused a separation of the top cap to the gunnel towards the front port side watercraft #1. Watercraft #2 suffered some gell coat scuffing around the starboard rear cleat and some gel coat scuffing mid ship on the starboard side. Operator1 told me he was attempting to pass boat #2 on the starboard side at a distance of 20 feet when boat #2 just began to turn towards him. Operator1 said he attempted to steer away from Boat # 2 at the time it collided with him. All witnesses on each boat stated the exact same story as to what happened as told by the operator of the boat they were on.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0015
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 2008 Richcraft, was floating with the engine off in the area of Marina Village on the Colorado River. While floating, a PWC,2006 Bombardier, was traveling north bound at a high rate of speed. According to Operator2, he fell off the watercraft and the watercraft continued north hitting boat1. The PWC struck the right front (starboard) of the boat causing an estimated $16,000.00 in damage. There were no injuries sustained as a result of the collision.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0016
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating V1 and was making turning maneuvers at approximately 32 miles per hour. V2 was exiting a marina and attempting to head upriver. V2 was at a no wake speed while exiting the marina. V1 made several turns, completing a right handed turn from a position facing upriver and at a distance in close proximity to V2. V1 collided head on into the bow of V2. All three passengers of V1 were ejected. V1 went underneath V2 and became stuck. The three passengers on V1 surfaced, 1 of which was unconscious. An unassociated vessel rescued the three passengers from V1 and transported them to the marina, where medical assistance arrived to provide treatment. V2 became disabled and continued downstream with the river current. V2 was assisted by a second uninvolved vessel and brought into a neighborhood launch ramp at the corner of Colorado Rio Vista and Riverfront roads in Bullhead City, AZ The 2 passengers on V2 were uninjured.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0017
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/24/2015 at approximately 1508 operator contacted deputies at the Canyon Lake Aid Station and stated he sustained injuries while operating a PWC in the area of Captain Nemo''s Bay at Canyon Lake. He stated he was operating a rental PWC, a 2007 Yamaha, when he struck a wave and hit his head on the handle bars. He stated he was unconscious but did not fall off the PWC. After gaining consciousness, he then drove the PWC to the campground by the Canyon Lake Marina and was driven to the MCSO Aid Station for care. He had an injury near his right eye. His eyebrow was swollen and his right eye appeared to be blood shot. His pupil was not dialating. He was vomiting and shaky and alcohol did not appear to be a factor. He was air lifted to Scottsdale Osborn for further care. Deputy contacted subject who rented the PWC from ABC Bicycles and Jet SKi. There did not appear to be any damage to the PWC.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0018
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 30, 2015 just before 1401 hours a 20'' open motorboat Mastercraft X-20 was underway with a surfboard wake rider who was currently on line preparing for tow. Operator said he was traveling above a wakeless speed but under 10MPH when Victim fell from the surfboard awkwardly causing injury to her left leg. 

Victim was then transported to the Bartlett Lake Marina inside of Operator''s boat where she met by deputies, Tonto National Forest Firefighters and EMS personnel at approximately 1407 hours. A certified EMT, began initial patient care of Victim. Deputy a certified paramedic later arrived on scene and took over patient care and assessed that Victim had a broken left leg. All initial patient care was conducted on the transom of Operator''s boat. While Deputy was treating Victim he heard boat passenger who was kneeling next to Victim, openly say, something to the effect of you should not have accelerated so fast. Victim was then transported in Operators''s boat to the MCSO courtesy dock where she was met by EMS personnel form AirEvac 4 and transported to Scottsdale Osborn in stable and comfortable condition at approximately 1501 hours.

Nothing Further///


BARDID: AZ-2015-0019
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-06-15 AT 1331HRS, an injury watercraft accident occurred on the Colorado river (Arizona side) in the 900blk of Riverfront Drive BHC AZ. The watercrafts involved were personal watercrafts. PWC # 1 struck PWC # 2 from behind. Two occupants on PWC # 2 reported injuries to their backs and rib cage areas on the leftside of their bodies. Both injured were treated by the paramedics and then drove themselves to the local hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0020
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Summary:  On June 7, 2015 I was dispatched to a call for a boat accident with no injuries at the Antelope Point Marina.  I arrived at Antelope Point Marina to find a damaged tour boat.  I later located the second boat at Wahweap Marina.

Narrative:  While on patrol on June 7, 2015 at about 0830hrs Officers were dispatched to the Antelope Point Marina, within Glen Canyon Recreation Area to take a report for a boat accident with no injuries. 

When we got to Antelope Point Marina there was one vessel, the Antelope Point tour boat "Tower Butte" (referred to as Vessel 1) docked and tied up.  I was told by the Antelope Point employee on the boat,  that the second boat had given their insurance information and left for the Wahweap Marina because they needed to get down to Phoenix, AZ.

Employee said he was not on the boat when the accident occurred but was told that the second vessel was trying to dock next to the tour boat and hit the tour boat with the front of the second vessel.  The owner of the second vessel told Employee that his power steering had gone out causing the accident. 

There was damage to the forward pot railing above the gunwale.  The railing was ripped and broken along with several welds.  Part of the railing was intact but pushed inwards about two feet from the impact.  There were black marking on the paint on the outside of the damaged railing. 

After completing the investigation at Antelope Point Marina, we drove to Wahweap Marina, and were able to contact Operator2.  When we arrived Operator2 was helping to load his boat onto a trailer.  Operator2 said he was glad we found him because after he loaded his boat he was going to try and find "one of us" to report what happened.

Operator2 said he had docked his boat to get power steering fluid because his boat was out and he was having steering problems.  While docked he was unable to find fluid to purchase on the dock.  An Antelope Point Marina employee told Operator2 that he needed to move his vessel from the slip he was in.  While leaving the slip the front of his boat hit the left front side of the tour boat.  Operator2 said the only damage his boat was to his front navigation lights.  Operator2 said he had insurance for his boat.  He did not have proof of insurance with him.  Operator2 said that he would call Officer1 with the insurance information when he got home this evening.

On June 8, 2015 I called Operator2 on the phone to follow up with his insurance information.  Operator2 said he had already left a message with Officer1 with his Allstate insurance information.  I had not done a physical safety check of Operator2''s boat so I asked him what safety equipment was on board.  Operator2 said there was 8-9 life jackets, 1-2 Type IV throwable devices, at least 3 fire extinguishers and flame arrestor.

Operator2 told me that he remembered more about the accident after he had time to think about it.  Operator2 said that he was also having trouble with the gears on the boat.  He said that when he hit the Tower Butte boat he tried to put the boat in reverse but when he put the gear shift in reverse it actually made the boat go forward.  Operator2 also said he continued to have gear shift problems with forward, neutral and reverse all working incorrectly.  He said the problem also was occurring when he tried to trailer his boat making it very difficult to maneuver the boat correctly.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0021
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/07/15 at 1432 hours, I was dispatched to the S. B. Cove area of Bartlett Lake reference to an injured female subject who fell off a personal watercraft and whom was in and out of consciousness. Deputy and I were patrolling the lake onboard Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office watercraft at the time and we advised MCSO dispatch that we were en-route to the area to investigate. 

At 1439 hours, we arrived in the S. B. Cove area of the lake and we were waved down by subjects who were along the shoreline. Upon our arrival, I made contact with witness #1, a female subject. Witness advised me that she was on another PWC and she observed what happened. Witness said that the operator of vessel #1 was making sharp turns in the main bay just to the east of the cove and Operator had fallen off the vessel. Witness said that she did see if Operator hit her head but when she was able to reboard vessel #1 and return back to the shoreline, she could not remember what had happened nor she could not answer simple questions once she returned to the shoreline. 

Deputy, whom is a certified paramedic, arrived on scene at 1448 hours, and after doing his medical evaluation on Operator, he requested that Rural Metro Fire Department be dispatched to the scene due to a possible head injury. 

At 1512 hours, Rural Metro Fire Department / Truck # 821 arrived on scene and conducted their medical evaluation of Operator and made the determination that Operator be transported to the hospital via helicopter due to a possible head injury beyond first aid (refer to Rural Metro F.D. run #15143246). After properly packaging Operator Rural Metro F.D. transported her to the Bartlett Lake Aid Station. 

At 1549 hours, Air Evac 12 arrived at the aid station and after they did their evaluation of Operator, they transported her to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital for Non-Life threatening injuries. 

There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0022
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/08/2015 I was dispatched to a report of a non-injury boat accident at the Wahweap pump-out station.  I arrived on scene at approximately 1045 hours.  I met with the owner of a Yacht USCG 964345 that was docked and pumping out sewage when his vessel was struck by an incoming houseboat at around 1000 hours.  Owner1 stated that it was a low speed collision and that he knew the operator of the houseboat, and that they had already discussed insurance information.  Owner1 stated that his port side windows and hull were slightly damaged in the collision when the houseboat''s port side near the stern collided with Owner1''s portside near the bow.  His concern was that the Bayliner no longer made his model of vessel, and that it would be expensive to find a replacement and have it installed.

The driver of the second vessel, , confirmed the story of Owner1''s in that he did not have an appropriate approach angle (in houseboat) and turned the wrong direction while attempting to dock and struck Owner1''s boat.  Operator2 was apologetic and neither party seemed overly concerned about the mishap and as stated had already exchanged insurance information.  Pictures of the damage to Casa De Lago (vessel 1) will be an external attachment.  I cleared with just a boat accident report and no citations issued as both parties conveyed it was a harmless accident and had exchanged insurance information prior to my arrival.

Operator2 stated that he will be residing on his houseboat for the next few weeks.  He was identified by Arizona Drivers'' license.  He stated that he has a permanent address in New Mexico.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0023
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/06/2015, Operator was operating the listed PWC on the Colorado River in the area of Palo Verde Meadows subdivision. Operator struck a submerged rock bar and got off the vessel. He was able to push the vessel into deeper water but was unable to get back up on it. His wife, on another PWC, went for help several minutes down stream. When she returned with help Operator was located facedown in the water deceased.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0024
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-11-15, a non injury watercraft accident involving two watercrafts occurred on the Colorado River inside the city limits of Bullhead City AZ.   The operator (listed) of the PWC (listed) hit the boat (listed) on the portside . As listed, nobody was hurt. As listed the cause of the accident was because of the inexperiance and inattention of the driver on the  PWC.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0025
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/13/2015 at approximately 1521 hours, I responded the Lake Pleasant 10 Lane Boat Ramp for a report of an injured person. The injured subject was identified by his grandfather. Victim who was a 12 year old male sustained a broken arm while riding on a tube being towed by a boat. The tube hit a large wake caused by another boat. As the tube hit the wake, it became airborne and as it came back down hitting the water the second person on the tube landed on his arm causing it to break. Peoria Fire Department Engine and Rescue 199 arrived to treat Victim. Victim was transported to JCL DeerValley Hospital for treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0026
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 13, 2015, at approximately 1730 hours, victim dislocated his left knee while wake surfing behind the 2015 23'' Correct Craft, owned and operated by subject in the main body of water located adjacent (south) to Cove 3 of Saguaro Lake in the Tonto National Forest - Maricopa County


BARDID: AZ-2015-0027
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE-SALT RIVER ARM
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Around 0300 hours I was advised of a non-injury boat accident which had occurred on the North side of the Salt Arm between Windy Hill and Grapevine.

 I responded and arrived at the scene of the accident at 0439 hours.  I observed Boat #1 a Z9 Tracker on the shore turned sideways facing to the east, about 400 yards east of Armer Cove.  I contacted the two occupants.  They both stated there were no injuries involved in the accident.  Operator told me he was the operator.  Operator and occupant had been fishing during the night changing positions on Roosevelt Lake several times.  The night was a near blackout with no moon in the skies during this time.

 Operator told me he was going to Connor''s ledge to continue fishing and had been driving around 20MPH with the motor trimmed up.  As he was coming into where he thought the shoreline was a spotlight was turned on just in time to see the shore much closer than anticipated.  Operator attempted to turn the boat to the right but there was too much speed and not enough distance for evasive maneuvers to work.  The boat went up onto the shoreline fully out of the water coming to rest parallel to the shoreline.  The shore at the locations is a series of fist sized and larger rocks which scored and striated the bottom of the boat causing an unknown amount of damage.

 I was able to pull the boat back out into the water where it was fully operational.

Nothing further
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0028
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/14/2015 at about 12:00 hours two personal watercrafts collided in the north part of Canyon Lake in the main channel. The PWC''s were rented by the same group. A passenger from one of the PWC''s was injured. 

The PWC''s are owned by Arizona Power Toys LLC. 

I responded to a call of an injured person at the Laguna Boat ramp. Upon arrival a young female was laying on the dock. Victim was the passenger on Vessel #2 who had numbness to her left side. 

I interviewed Operator2, Operator1, and V1 passenger. They all gave a similar account of the accident. vessel #2 was traveling straight. They were to the right and slightly ahead of vessel #1. Operator2 turned left in front of Operator1 and slowed his speed. V1 passenger said there was a big wave that came between the PWC''s caused by a large boat going by. V1 passenger said she could not see the other PWC  for a moment and then their PWC came down off the wave and landed on the back of vessel #2. Victim jumped off the back of the PWC but was struck by vessel #1. victim ended up in the water. 

I inspected the two PWC''s. Vessel #2 had damage to the left rear fiberglass and the handle on the back of the seat was broken. The damage was consistent with being caused by one vessel coming down on the other and not by a direct impact from the side. Vessel #1 had damage and white paint transfer on the under side front, left side. 

I took photos of the damage to each vessel.

Victim was transported by Airvac to Scottsdale Osborn hospital. The PWC''s were returned to the renter, who was Operator2 and V1 passenger''s father. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0029
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling North Bound following Vessel 2 and in its wake.  Vessel 2 was stopping to take a picture.  Vessel 1 ran into the left rear of Vessel 2.  Operator 2 sustained injuries to his ribs.  Operator 1 was uninjured.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0030
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/14/2015 at approximately 1448 hours, I responded to the courtesy dock at Scorpion Bay Marina in reference to a boat accident with injuries. I arrived and Peoria Fire was at the dock treating the victim. I asked Victim’s girlfriend if she could tell me what happened to Victim. She told me he was on a wake board and fell off and went under the back of the boat and the prop cut him. She continued to tell me Victim was under the water for a short time when another person on the boat jumped off the boat to help get Victim out of the water. When they pulled Victim onto the boat he was bleeding profusley from his lower extremities. I spoke with Peoria Fire and they told me Victim was prop chopped from the top of the buttocks down the back both legs and a broken left ankle. Victim was transported to JCL North Mountian Hospital and Truama Center by Native Air.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0031
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/14/2015 at about 18:05 a boat underway collided with the rear left side of another boat (not under way) and then into a cliff wall at Canyon Lake near Mushroom Rock. Three people on Vessel #1 were injured and transported to the hospital.  

Vessel #1 was a white, 1984, 19'', Bayliner, ski boat. Vessel #2 was a yellow, 1997, 16'', Yamaha, ski boat. 

Subjects know each other from their work. They had met earlier in the day on the lake and were following each other preceding the accident. Operator1 was following Operator2. Operator2 went around a curve in the lake. He stopped his boat after the curve, but lost sight of Operator1 for a short time. Operator1 came up behind Operator2 and struck his vessel on the left rear corner causing only a small amount of damage. Operator1 then swerved sharply to the right and hit the solid rock cliff face that makes up the shore in this part of the lake. Operator1 flew onto the floor of the open bow, and V1 subject1 was ejected from the vessel. The boat started going in circles and subject was able to shut the boat off. V1 subject1 was able to get back in the boat. 

Operator1 was in and out of consciousness and complaining of left arm and shoulder pain. He was transported to Scottsdale Osborn hospital by Native Air. V1 subject2 and V1 subject1 were transported to a hospital by AMR ambulance. 

There were several opened cans of Budlight beer on Vessel #1. Operator1 was given a preliminary breath test and it showed him to have a blood alcohol level of 0.249%.

See IR #15-014546 taken by Deputy in reference to an OUI investigation reference this accident. 

The damage of Vessel #1 was extensive. The front was all broken in with the fiberglass broken and cracked. The steering console was broken off and pushed forward. It appeared that Vessel #1 was traveling at high speed when it hit the cliff. 

Pictures were taken of the scene and both boats. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0032
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 15, 2015 at about 0530, I Officer were called out by Glen Canyon NRA dispatch for a report of a vessel taking on water within Glen Canyon NRA.  The vessel, a blue Supra boat, was located in the mouth of Face Canyon on Lake Powell.

On arrival there were two males standing next to the boat which had UT registration.  The boat was in shallow water over a rock shelf and the bilge pumps were pumping out water.  The two men told me the boat belonged to a friend.

Operator told me that they had been trying to go the Antelope Point Marina (APM) at about 0530hrs Utah time, from their houseboat which was located in Padre Bay.  Operator said they got turned around and thought they were headed to the marina when they in fact they were headed into Face Canyon.  Operator said he was on plane going about 30mph when the boat hit a rock in the water.  He said that it was fully light outside when the accident happened.  A rock could be seen just below the water surface in the middle of the water channel.  A citizen who was on a personal watercraft gave me a piece of fiberglass that matched the boat color and said he found the fiberglass sitting on the rock that was struck.

Operator and Occupant said that after they hit the rock they put their life jackets on and were able to get the boat to the shallow rock shelf and then call for help.  Operator said they had been boating for about 20-30 minutes before they struck the rock.  Operator and Occupant did not appear to have any injuries and did not request medical help.

The owner of the boat was contacted and said he would stay at the APM.  Owner authorized Aramark Executive Services to come and tow the boat back to APM.  We gave Occupant a courtesy ride from the damaged boat to his houseboat to get vehicle keys and then dropped him off at APM to meet Owner.  Operator stayed with the damaged boat to wait for the tow boat.  We cleared at about 1000hrs with a message to have Owner call us when the boat was at APM and out of the water.

At about 1400hrs Owner contacted Glen Canyon Dispatch and said his boat was at the Antelope Point public ramp.  Officer and I went there and contacted Owner.  Owner said that Occupant and Operator had permission to be operating the boat.  Owner said that he had State Farm Insurance on the boat.  Officer too photos of the boat and noted damage to the boat rudder, propeller, a hole in the keel where the propeller attached and many small damage points on the hull.  Owner said the boat filled with water to about halfway up the engine compartment.  We were unable to see a water line or look to see if there was damage to the engine or engine mounts.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0033
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/15/15 at approximate 0915 hours National Park Service received a call of a boat on fire near the chains. It was later determined that the incident occurred in the Wahweap bay near Parsons point close to buoy 3.  The Operator made a statement and I received a copy of a witness statement from National Park Service. 
 
Operator stated that herself and her 4 children left Wahweap marina and headed towards Antelope Point. After driving for about 1 minute at full speed she noticed smoke coming from the back so she stopped and turned the engine off and had her 4 children get off the boat with life jackets on. She then put a life jacket on herself and tried to call her husband. She then found the fire extinguisher but she did not use it. She flagged down a tour boat which she was able to stop and have them contact National Park Service for her.
The damage was consistent with Operator statement and the boat had heat damage to the engine compartment and to the engine cowling. They did not know the damage cost at the time of the incident.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0034
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was making a turn when he hit choppy water and Victim came off the back of the PWC. Victim did not let go in time. She broke her humorous in her upper right arm. She was transported to Lake Havasu Hospital and then later transported to Las Vegas Hospital where she had surgery to put in a plate in her upper right arm.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0035
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (jet boat) was launching from the Yellow Cliffs boat ramp when he turned the motor on and collided into vessel 2 (sailboat) which was moored to the Yellow Cliffs barge at the time. 

The boat collision was reported by Tonto National Forrest Service employees. 

The owner of the vessel 2 stated he was just about to board his sailboat when vessel 1 collided into the starboard stern of vessel 2. Vessel 2 sustained a crack to the outside hull which also penetrated to the inside, with visible cracks. 

Neither vessel was disabled. 

The operator of vessel1 said he was being pushed out of the Yellow Cliffs launching area by his son. His son then boarded the vessel and when they started the engine the throttle stuck in forward causing them to strike vessel 2. 

An independent witness who was near the Yellow Cliffs boat ramp corroborated the story saying that he observed the vessel 1 launching as it turned toward vessel 2, vessel 1 started the engine, then struck vessel 2. 

The owner of vessel 2 has insurance, through State Farm, on the sailboat and estimated the damage to be $2500.00. The owner of vessel 1 did not have insurance on the jet boat. Deputy both observed vessel 1 and did not observe any damage. The passenger and son of the operator observed the boat and reported to Deputy that there was no damage from the collision. 

Nothing further///


BARDID: AZ-2015-0036
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/20/2015 at about 10:30 hours subject injured her left wrist when she was riding in a boat operated by her boyfriend. 

The watercraft is a blue, 1985, Skeeter, 15''3", outboard motor boat. Operator was operating the boat with his son and Victim''s son being towed on a tube. Victim was sitting in the open bow on the port side. The boat hit a large wave and Victim was thrown from her seat. When she came down she hit her wrist on the passenger side consol. 

Dare was transport to the Sheriff''s Office aid station by Operator. She was treated at the station by Deputy, a paramedic. She refused transport and was taken to the hospital by Operator. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0037
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE-TONTO CREEK ARM
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sgt. and I responded to a report of a boating accident victim in a vehicle at MP 247 on HWY 188.  The Victim was reported to have sustained a Propeller cut to her leg.

Sgt. arrived first and applied first aid bandaging.  He was able to tell me the cut was full thickness about 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep and about 1 1/2 inches in length just below the kneecap.  He also told me there did not appear to be any tendons or ligaments which had been cut.  He stated the bleeding had stopped when he removed a dirty wet beach towel covering the wound and placed a sterile dressing on it.

 In consultation with medical personal who arrived on scene from Tonto Basin Fire the injured party elected to not have any further medical treatment at the scene and had her husband drive her to Cobra Valley regional Medical Center by private vehicle.

 I interviewed the injured Victim, her husband Victim’s husband, and the Owner/Operator Operator.   All three stated they were on Roosevelt Lake in the vicinity of the Cholla Launch Ramp with two other adults on the boat.  Victim and Victim’s husband were being pulled on a water toy and had fallen off.  Operator drove back to Victim and Victim’s husband stopping the boat and putting it into what she believed was a neutral gear.   As Victim started to climb the rear boarding ladder she felt herself being pulled towards the lower drive unit.  Her right leg just below the knee came into contact with a spinning prop and she suffered the described laceration.

 Operator put the boat into neutral and got Victim and Victim’s husband on board.  They went to the Cholla boat ramp where Victim’s husband and Victim got into their vehicle and started driving down the road.  Victim’s husband stopped the vehicle at MP 247 and called 911 where we made contact with him and Victim.

 While with Victim at MP 247 Operator came by and stopped just past us.  I contacted her securing her personal information and the boat information along with conducting a safety inspection.   PFD on board and was advised to obtain one before putting the boat onto water again.  All other items were satisfactory.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0038
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/27/2015 at about 1203 hours Victim was knee boarding behind a boat owned and operated by subject. Victim hit a wave and the front of the knee board came up and hit him in the face. Victim had a bloody nose and bruising to his nose area. Victim''s party brought him to the Canyon Lake aid station. He was treated by Deputy who is a paramedic. Victim was 18 years old and both of his parents were with him. 

After being treated Victim was transported by his parents to the hospital. There was 7 people on the boat at the time of the skier mishap. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0039
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/27/2015 at approximately 1800 hours, watercraft #1 was heading into Boat Dock # 1 At Saguaro Lake in a very heavy storm. When it approached the no wake zone by Boat Ramp #1, it encountered 5 foot plus waves which swamped the boat. Once swamped the boat turned sideways into the waves which caused it to flip upside down ejecting all passengers. None of the adult passengers were wearing lifejackets.The 2 year old boy was wearing his life jacket. Another boat at the scene rescued 4 of the occupants while MCSO rescued the driver. All occupants were uninjured. The watercraft will be removed from Saguaro Lake By AZ Offroad Recovery on 7/1/2015


BARDID: AZ-2015-0040
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-BLACK MEADOW LANDI
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE, A 2004 TIGE, WAS TOWING A WAKE BOARDer.  OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD AT APPROXIMATELY 21 MILES PER HOUR.  VICTIM WAS DOING A BACK FLIP WHEN SHE FELL AND A BUCKLE ON THE BOOT BINDING OF THE WAKE BOARD PENATRATED HER RIGHT INNER THIGH AREA CAUSING A SMALL ONE INCH LACERATION.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED BY PRIVATE VEHICLE FOR MEDICAL CARE WHERE SHE RECIEVED STITCHES.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0041
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT OF THE BOAT ON THE PORT SIDE WHEN THE BOAT HIT LARGE WAKES CAUSING HIM TO COME OFF OF HIS SEAT A COUPLE OF INCHES.  VICTIM CAME BACK DOWN CAUSING HIS BACK TO TWIST.  HE SAID HE WAS REACHING FOR A SODA WHEN THIS HAPPENED.  VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT DOCKS (CONTACT POINT) BY PRIVATE BOAT.  VICTIM WAS COMPLAINING OF LOWER BACK PAIN.  HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BY AMBULANCE.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0042
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityorTown: Kingman, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel and the participants were involved in wakeboarding in the area immediately south of River Marker 43 on Lake Mohave.  Victim was being towed on a wakeboard, and had been up for approximately 200 yards when the buckle that tightens the wakeboard boot failed.  As Victim foot exited the boot, the broken metal buckle created an approximately 5" laceration on the bottom of Victim's left foot.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0043
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was traveling near Boat 2 in the Agua Fria area of Lake Pleasant. Boat 1 made a turn in front of Boat 2. Both boats were underway at speeds estimated (by the operators) at or above 25 MPH. Boat 2 collided with the right side of boat 1. The passenger on Boat 1 suffered a broken leg when the boats collided. Both people on Boat 1 were ejected. The injured passenger was loaded onto Boat 2 and taken to the Scorpion Bay Courtesy Dock where the paramedics arrived and treated her. She was flown to JCL North Mountain, non-life threatnening. Operator 1 was issued a citation for the accident. Boat 1 was towed by friends of Operator 1 to the south 4 lane boat ramp at Pleasant Harbor Marina. Alcohol was not a factor.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0044
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC WITH TWO OCCUPANTS LEFT FROM PIRATES COVE AROUND 1000 HOURS.  IT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH FROM THE RIVER INTO THE NORTH BASIN.  APPROXIMAETLY 20 MINUTES LATER, THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN, THEN DIED.  THE PWC STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER AND SINK.  operator ADVISED THAT THEY WERE HEADING SOUTH TOWARDS WINDSOR BEACH BETWEEM 10 AND 20 MILES PER HOUR WHEN IT FINALLY DIED.  The intake was cracked.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0045
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 (Blue/White Forever Resorts rental 26'' deck boat) was drifting near Indian Canyon Cove facing southbound with 8 POB.  Vessel 1 (Red/White privately owned 22'' Malibu Wakesetter powerboat) was traveling eastbound in the same location towing a wakeboard rider.  The occupants of V2 observed V1 approaching at a high rate of speed without slowing down, and jumped off of V2 into the water to avoid injury.  The bow of V1 struck the starboard side of V2 causing approximately $1,000 in damage to the front hull of V1 and approximately $4,000 in damage to the starboard deck of V2.  When V1 collided with V2, the wakeboard rider struck the rear corner of V1, sustaining a minor laceration to his leg.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0046
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
on july 5, 2015 at 1648 subject was in operation of his vessel when he left Humbug cove. As he was north of north barker island he came in contact with the transom of his boat on shallow water hitting land. this caused his boat to take on water and the bow of the boat to go vertical. all 5 occupants jumped out of the boat without pfd''s. one victim was not a good swimmer and swallowed some lake water. he was transported to north peoria e.r. for percautionary. operator was arrested for oui to the slightest degree and was booked into the 4th ave jail.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0047
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER NEAR THE SWIM AREA OF THE NORTH BEACH AT DAVIS CAMP. VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 FROM BEHIND. VESSEL 1 RAMPED UP THE REAR PORTION OF VESSEL 2, BREAKING OFF THE SWIM HANDLE AND STRIKING THE REAR PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 IN THE BACK.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0048
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was leaving James Bay westbound traveling at approximately 25mph.  V1 was traveling too close to the canyon wall when it struck a rock that was below the water line.  The vessel began to take on water so the operator and passengers secured it to the canyon wall and waited for Ranger''s assistance.  The operator stated that the vessel would most likely be totaled, he was unsure because the damage to the vessel was under water.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0049
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-10-2015 at 1249 hours there was a two vessel PWC accident on the Colorado river at Davis camp. 

Vessel One was traveling North on the river on the Arizona side. There were two males on board. The operator was an adult male and the one passenger was a juvenile male. The operator advised he was riding next an adult friend and a female juvenile on the same vessel(2). Vessel two was traveling in the same direction. The operator of vessel one said he turned left towards the Nevada side and realized he was going to collide with vessel two and was hit by vessel two.
 
The operator of vessel one said vessel two struck him ejecting him and the juvenile male into the river. Vessel two occupants also were ejected into the river. All parties made it to shore safely, but the juvenile male advised he was having issues breathing. The ambulance was called and transported the juvenile male to the hospital. The juvenile male was flown by helicopter to a Las Vegas, NV children''s hospital. The juvenile male had a popped lung and air in his lung area.  All other 3 involved parties did not have any injuries. The damage total for both vessel''s was approximately $700.00.

End of report.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0050
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On above date and time, operator was under the influence of alcoholic beverages when he crashed his boat onto the shore.  At some point the steering wheel broke off.  This was in the Agua Fria area as he was leaving the no wake zone.  operator suffered a minor abrasion on his left wrist and denied medical attention/treatment.  The boat was towed away by a good samaritan.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0051
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/16/2015 at approximately 1300 hrs, i spoke to subject concerning a report that came to me from glen canyon park service that operator1''s boat had sunk in navajo canyon.

Operator1 stated that at approximately 1600 hrs on 07/10/2015 he and his family had been drifting in their boat. He stated that they were in approximately half way the length of navajo canyon. He stated that a wake from another unidentified boat went across his transom and swamped his boat which lead to it sinking in approximately 144 feet of water. He stated that they were closer to the south shore than the middle of the channel. Operator1 stated that two other boats who were with his group picked up the occupants of his boat and took them to shore. He stated that no one was injured and that all required safety equipment was used and present. Operator1 stated that at the time of the swamping, 5 people were in his boat and his total ballast was 1330 pounds or less. He stated that they used his boat with this weight in the past with no problems although he did not know the persons or weight rating for the boat. 

Ranger stated that nps rangers made contact with operator1 at antelope point marina at approximately 1900 hours.

Operator1 stated that at this time he is talking with antelope point marina about the possibility of recovering his boat. He stated he doubts he can afford it.

At this time case closed-non crime
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0052
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/18/2015 at approximately 1430 hours vessel number 1 had been tied to a dock at the windsor beach launch ramp. Vessel number 2 was attempting to reach the launch ramp for retrieval having trouble due to a strong storm passing through the area.

Vessel number 1 operator stated that vessel number two had struck his vessel due to the strong winds and choppy water causing damage to both sides of his 2015 avalon emassador tritoon (struck one side and the other side struck the dock).

Vessel number 2 operator stated that he had retrieved his son that had fallen overboard (no injury / strong swimmer) and had been attempting to reach the launch ramp for retrival. Operator2 stated he did not believe that he had struck the other vessel and stated the damage was most likely from the other subjects watercraft banging against the dock from the strong chop. Operator2 stated that no damage had occurred to his rented watercraft per the rental company confirmed by myself.

During the incident both parties had left the scene however contacted myself via telephone to report the incident several hours later. No party had been injured during the incident.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0053
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating up river at approximately 30 miles per hour. Operator2 was operating up river at a slow rate of speed, less than 10 miles per hour and was turning in to her camp area along the Davis Camp South Beach. Both vessels were within approximately 100 feet of the shoreline. 

Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 from the rear on Vessel 1''s port side and Vessel 2''s starboard side. Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 and Operator2 directly. Vessel 1 continued up the starboard side of Vessel 2, making contact in multiple locations along Vessel 2. 

The collision resulted in leg injuries, contusions and abrasions, to Operator2. V2 occupant suffered a lacerated lip and a contusion/injury to his cheek area. 

No parties were ejected in the collision. Operator2 reported that V2 occupant and herself departed Vessel 2 following the collision, but were not ejected as a result of the collision. 

Vessel 1 came to a stop and began drifting with the current, resulting in a second collision as investigated by Bullhead City Police Department under Case Number 15-037467.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0054
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/25/15 at 1139 hrs, I took a Boat Injury Report by phone, as the parties were no longer on-scene at Canyon Lake, Tortilla Flat, AZ.

On 7/25/15 at approximately 0830 hrs, operator1, left the Palo Verde Boat Dock, on Canyon Lake, Tortilla Flat, AZ. On-board were five passengers. Approximately 200 yards from the boat dock, Operator1 saw water on the floor of the boat. He said the water smelled of gasoline. A short time later, he saw smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. He put the fire out using a fire extinguisher, which was on-board.

Operator1 said he rented the boat from an individual, and has rented it in the past and never had issues with it before. Operator1 said there is smoke stains around the engine compartment, but is unsure of any further internal damage. I spoke to the owner of the boat and took over the payments from the registered owner about a year ago. He estimated damage to the boat at $3500.00.

Passenger 11 years old, sustained burns to his left foot. There were no other injuries reported.

Nothing Further.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0055
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person tangled in activity equ
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/24/15 at about 1030 hours, subject was the observer holding the ski rope to the personal watercraft, when operator started the engine to the PWC and the rope was sucked up into the engine causing the rope to be pulled taut. Due to this action subject’s left thumb was caught up into the rope and was cut. subject was seen on scene by Peoria Fire 199 and they transported her to John C. Lincoln North Mountain for further medical attention.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0056
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-27-15 at approximately 1617 hours vessel one ran into vessel two in a head on accident on the Colorado River. Vessel one was heading south on the Colorado River and vessel two was heading north.

Vessel two driver said he saw vessel one heading towards him. He said at the last second before impact he jumped off the PWC.

He said the driver from vessel one was thrown off his PWC at impact. The unknown driver if vessel one got back on his PWC and left the area.

No one was injured during the accident.
Everyone was wearing their life jackets.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0057
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Morristown
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/29/2015 at approximately 1215 hours, I was dispatched to the report of a boat accident with no injuries at the private marina ramp at Pleasant Harbor Marina at Lake Pleasant.  It was reported Peoria Police was on scene.

Upon my arrival, I met with Peoria Police Officer.  He explained a pontoon was being backed into the water when the owner reported a rented jet ski had collided with the right pontoon and damaged it.  He stated the the jetski was still tied to the dock, while the pontoon boat had been removed to storage.  

I then spoke to the pontoon boat owner.  Operator2 said he stores his 32 foot Tracker pontoon at Lake Pleasant.  He had called to have the boat placed on the water at 1030.  Operator2 added when he got to the ramp to have it backed in, there were two jetski''s parked at the dock.  So as his boat was backed toward the water, he was walking with it.  Operator2 advised one of the jetski''s left, and as the second one began to move, it went forward and impacted his right pontoon and damaged it.

I spoke to the operator of the jetski.  Operator1 advised he had rented the ski from JAR Inc. in Tempe, AZ.  Operator1, who had a very heavy accent, said when he came back from parking his tow vehicle, Operator2 was informing him he had caused $5000 in damage to his pontoon boat.

I questioned Operator1 three separate times and he was emphatic that he had not struck the pontoon.  Officer of Peoria advised he had the same story to him when he had questioned prior to my arrival.  

I then spoke with the tow tractor operator.  He said he saw the jetski but had only felt a thump and had not observed any impact.  He only added the jetski had been at the wrong ramp and was not supposed to be at that particular ramp.

Operator1 added Operator2 had told them if they gave him $5000 dollars he would not call the cops.  When I asked Operator2 about this he laughed.  He said he had said for them not to leave because there may be $5000 worth of damage to my boat.

I then examined the jetski.  It had no apparent damage to the plastic nose piece which Operator2 said had struck his boat.  I saw no other damge to the ski which would have indicated an impact.  I also felt behind the plastic and could feel no damage or find anything loose.  I then drove up to the storage area and found pontoon boat still attached to the tractor.  The rear of the right pontoon was damaged.  I could see no clear cut scrape or gouging which indicated impact with the ski.  Photos were taken and added to this report.

Due to the conflicting stories and inconsistencies no citations were issued.

NOTHING FURTHER.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0058
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/9/15 at approximately 0530 hours, operator was operating his 1972 Wriedt racing boat on Lake Pleasant just north east of the 10 Lane Boat Launch.  According to Operator a ujoint blew causing the boat to begin taking on water and then sink in approximately 100 feet of water.  Operator said that he had just recently completed making some repairs on the vessel.  There were no reported injuries.  Operator is making his own arrangements to have the watercraft removed from the Lake.  Operator places the value of the watercraft at approximately $4,000.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0059
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel two was stationary in the water north of davis camp south beach boat launch area being held by an individual while waiting for friends to load into the boat.

Vessel one was traveling north along the arizona side of the river on full plane.

Vessel two was less than 10 feet out into the water due to current water depths, vessel one tried to go around (east) of the stationary boat.  Vessel one''s port side collided with vessel two''s starboard side.

 (operator of vessel one)  indicated that she was underway when vessel two came into shore and hit her.  Her father provided the same story.

subject indicated that he was in the water on the port side of vessel two, holding it in place, when vessel one hit the starboard side of vessel two.  

A witness was located about 20 feet away from the scene and advised that vessel one was going too fast and tried to go around the bow of vessel two, towards shore, and should have gone around the transom side (west).
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0060
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/13/2015 at approximately 2133 hours, deputies were dispatched to a boat collision.  Further information related claimed the boat to be near the eagle area.  MCSO helictopter Fox2 also responded.  They located the boat just outside the Agua Fria on the way to Humbug Cove.

I arrived and found a boat completely on ground.  There were 3 male occupants who claimed no injuries.  Alcohol was not present on scene.  No signs of impairment were discovered.  They were fishing and headed out of the area.  The boat was just under full speed when they saw land.  The operator was unable to avoid the collision.  The boat ended up on land completely out of the water.  No ejections occurred.  The occupants were transported to the Pleasant Harbor North ramp, to their vehicle.

They were given the phone number to the local vessel assist to tow the boat in the morning.

No obvious signs of damage to the boat was seen at that time.  Severe internal damage to the drive is suspected along with heavy damage to the boat hull.

No further information.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0061
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/15/2015 at about 15:58 hours subject1 was injured and knocked unconscious when her head hit another person’s while being towed on a tube by a pontoon in the main bay of Canyon Lake. 

The watercraft is a 2007 JC Corp 26'' pontoon. The boat was operated by subject1’s husband. There were about 7 or 8 people on the boat at the time of the incident. The boat had unloaded most of the occupants by the time we contacted them. I was unable to identify the other occupants of the boat as they had left the boat and scene at the time of my investigation. 

Subject1 had been transported by someone from her group to the hospital before we had contact with the boat or Husband. People on the boat said Subject1 regained consciousness, was talking, and her injuries were not too serious. 



There were three people being towed on the tube. Subject1 on the right, subject2 in the middle and subject3 on the left. The tube hit some wakes caused by other boats and flipped over. Subject1''s head collided with subject2’s head. Subject1 was unconscious for about 2 minutes. All three persons on the tube were wearing PFD''s.

 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0062
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/01/15 at approximately 1844 hours driver of vessel one crashed into driver of vessel two on the Colorado River near the Davis Camp Launch Ramp 2251 Highway 68 Bullhead City Arizona 86442.

Vessel two was sitting in the no wake zone waiting to trailer the vessel, when Vessel one came from the south at a high rate of speed. Vessel one crashed into the right side of vessel two causing damage to the stirring column, the handle bars and 3 feet of fiberglass damage.

The approximately amount of damage to vessel two is $2000.00. 
There was only paint transfer on vessel one approximately amount of damage of $50.00

Operator2 had injuries to her right hand and right flank.

passenger of vessel one was no injured.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0063
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARTINEZ LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 12, 2015 at 1015 hours, the operator was pulling victim, a male juvenile on a wake board in the area of Martinez Lake Yuma, AZ 85365 at approximately 10-20 miles per hour.  Victim attempted to complete a jump over the wake coming off of the back of the boat; however upon landing, he lost balance and ended up face first in the water.  Upon impact, the wake board struck Victim in the back of the head causing a small, deep laceration.  According to Victim''s father, he never lost consciousness and was able to answer all questions that were asked of him.

victim was transported to Fisher''s Landing boat ramp by the operator where Yuma Proving Grounds Fire was summoned to render aid.  Victim was ultimately transported by ambulance to Yuma Regional Medical Center on Victim''s father''s request with non-life threatening injuries.  Alcohol was not a factor in this incident and no citations were issued.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0064
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 25th, 2015 at approximately 1413pm, National Park Service (NPS) received a call reporting a prop cut at approximately aton 12 on Lake Mohave along the Arizona side of the lake. The cove was later identified as Cactus Cove. A vessel (V1) which is a 25 foot Ultra Custom Stealth was the vessel involved in the incident. Occupant1 was identified as the son of Operator and Occupant2 identified as the fiance of Operator. 

Occupant2 and Occupant1 were in the water off the stern of the vessel while Operator was on board V1. Occupant2 and Occupant1 were floating on life jackets but not properly wearing them. V1 began to float towards the shore and Occupant2 instructed Operator to drive the vessel away from the shore before it hit the rocks along the shore. Operator had minimal knowledge of how to operate the vessel and stated she had only been on the vessel twice. Operator and Occupant1 remained in the water and Occupant2 attempted to inform Operator on how to operate the vessel. Operator still did not understand how to operate the vessel and it continued to float towards the shore. Operator then put the vessel in reverse gear and the vessel proceeded backwards towards Occupant2 and Occupant1. The engine was turned slightly and proceeded backwards towards the starboard side. Occupant2 was struck by the prop and Occupant1 was pulled under the vessel and surfaced adjacent to the vessel. Operator upon realizing the vessel was moving backwards attempted to put the vessel in neutral but Occupant2 was struck before Operator could react. According to Occupant1 the engine reved into a high RPM after Occupant1 resurfaced. Occupant2 was struck by the prop and believed to have stopped the engine after impact. 

Occupant1 was pulled out of the water onto the boat and suffered no injuries. 

Occupant2 was pronounced dead on scene due to the nature of the injuries and no obvious sign of life. Las Vegas Metropolitan Search and Rescue divers recovered the head and partial upper body the night of the incident. Mohave County Coroner''s Office claimed the remains and the body was preliminarily identified as Occupant2 at Katherine''s Landing Marina based on the driver''s license picture. 

Further remains were recovered on July 28th and July 31st, 2015 by the National Park Service and the remains were turned over to the medical examiner. 

No charges filed. 

For further information refer to: 
Nevada Departmentof Wildlife Case # 15-0121 
Mohave County Coroner''s Office Case # 15-1221 
National Park Service Case # 15098842


BARDID: AZ-2015-0065
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Kingman, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 26, 2015 at approximately 1359 hrs I, Game Warden, was at the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Boulder City Office when I was notified by NDOW dispatch of a sunken vessel in WIshing Well Cove at Lake Mead.  NDOW dispatch advised that all the occupants were safe and accounted for and that National Parks Service was requesting NDOW assistance.

I arrived at Wishing Well Cove by vessel at approximately 1502 hrs.  Game Warden was already on scene and the sunken vessel was no longer visible.  The occupants of the vessel were no longer on scene.  I had NDOW dispatch contact the reporting party and was advised that the occupants were at the boat rental shop at Callville Bay Marina.

Game Warden and I arrived at Callville Bay Marina at approximately 1605 hrs.  We were met by an employee with Callville Bay Marina and the 9 occupants of the sunken vessel.  THen occupants stated that they had rented the vessel from Callville Bay Marina earlier that day.  They had been operating the vessel and pulling a tube throughout the morning when they stopped for lunch in Wishing Well Cove.  While drifting with the engine off in the cove the occupants noticed that there was water coming through the floor of the vessel towards the stern of the vessel.  They stated that they attempted to turn on the bilge pump but only a small amount of water appeared to be coming from the outlet for the pump.  They stated that they attempted to start the vessel, but the vessel gauges displayed low battery.  The occupants put on their personal floatation devices.  The occupants unloaded the 5 children and 2 adult women onto a nearby vessel.  the 2 adult make occupants attempted to paddle the vessel to shore, but the vessel sank prior to reaching the shoreline.

I obtained written statements from the adult male occupants.  I advised the representative for Callville Bay Marina that I would need to see the vessel after it was recovered.  I collected the registration information for the vessel from Callville bay Marina.

Game Warden and I cleared from the scene.

On July 30, 2015 Callville Bay Marina notified me that they had recovered the vessel in approximately 65 feet of water and that they had placed the vessel in the parking lot on a trailer.

On July 31, 2015 Game Warden and I went to Callville Bay Marina.  I photographed the vessel and talked with employees from Callville Bay Marina.  They stated that they were still unsure why the vessel sank.  They stated that they were going to place the vessel on stilts and fill the bilge with water to see if the vessel was leaking.  They had received a video of the accident from a bystander, which they emailed to me.

On August 1, 2015 Callville Bay Marina placed the vessel on stilts in the parking lot.  Game Warden and I photographed the hull of the vessel and observed an approximately 3.5 inch crack on the underside of the hull on the port side.  I talked with Callville Bay Marina staff who stated that they were able to get the engine started and would likely be able to salvage the engine and repair the vessel.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0066
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Mohave Valley, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/28/2015 at approximately 1820 hrs, V1 was traveling north along a narrow section of the river where beaches are separated by rocky breakwaters on the Colorado River. A yellow jet ski (V2) left the shoreline of Circle Beach and cut in front of V1. V1 made a sharp right turn to avoid collision. Four of the five occupants of V1 were ejected, landing in the water. V1 grounded and came to final rest on a rocky point that separates the beaches on the east shoreline. The speed of V1 was greater than reasonable and prudent given the circumstances and the inability of the operator to control the vessel following the evasive maneuver.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0067
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boating accident where child came off of tube while moving.  Child hit face on water and had laceration to her mouth due to braces.  Family self-transported from Wahweap to Page Hospital.  No patient care was provided by Park Service.  Boating accident was taken by Ranger at Page Hospital.  No damage to the vessel occurred.  See witness statement for details.  Boat was towing a banana tube near the Glen Canyon Dam when she was thrown from the tube hitting her face on the water.  She was put on vessel and transported to Wahweap main ramp where she was driven by her parents to the Page Hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0068
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR MADE TURN TO PROCEED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION FROM ORIGINAL DIRECTION.  VESSEL STRUCK WAKE AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH EJECTING OPERATOR FROM DRIVERS SEAT TO FLOORBOARD.  OPERATOR STATED VESSEL WAS HEADING TO ROCK FORMATION, MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN AND THROTTLE STUCK IN FORWARD POSITION.  VESSEL became GROUNDED CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0069
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Dolan Springs, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
ASSIGNMENT:
On February 27 2015, at approximately 1815 hours, the Lake Mead Inter-agency Communications Center (LMICC) received a report of a possible drowning near the Willow Beach marina and harbor. Reporting parties stated they observed a small 10'' john boat operating in circles at a cove near river marker 52. They stated the vessel was running without an operator and had two dogs on board. The reporting party stated they had stopped the vessel, shut off its outboard motor, and performed a hasty search for the operator within the immediate area with negative results. The reporting party advised they secured the dogs on board their vessel prior to returning to the marina in order to call for help. 
 
ACTION TAKEN:
Rangers responded and performed an additional search of the area with negative results. The long term girlfriend of the missing party arrived on scene in regards to the missing party being over due to return home. She provided an identity of the missing boater and contact information in regards to the registered owner of the involved vessel. The search was halted at approximately 23:00 hours due to limited visibility and investigative indications of a drowning while under the influence of alcohol (empty beer cans on board), and possibly influence of a controlled substance (subject reported to be recreational marijuana smoker). The associated vessel, a ten foot plastic pond prowler run about with 5hp out board motor, was loaded onto the missing subject''s truck bed, secured with all personal belongings on board, and parked inside of the Willow Beach fire station.
 
On February 28, 2015, search and recovery operations were initiated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department Search and Rescue dive and recovery team (Metro SAR). I provided vessel operation, communications, and family liaison support to the family of the missing subject. I conducted an inventory of the associated vessel and all the personal belongings on board. I seized 12 empty cans of Bud Light (odor of recent usage), a small prescription pill bottle with one small marijuana bud (positive Nik kit test), and a colored glass smoking pipe with possible marijuana residue (later transferred to Boulder Beach station evidence locker). The truck and vessel were released to the registered owner of the vessel and the missing subject''s girlfriend. Rangers conducted a vessel based sonar and shoreline foot search of the area with negative findings. The Metro SAR team conducted both snorkel and dive operations at the point last seen, within the adjacent cove, and out into the center channel of the river (dive op search area sketch uploaded in IMARS report). The Metro SAR dive team determined the area was clear of the subject. The team leader stated that do to the unobstructed bottom surface, gradual down sloping of the bank shelf, and the river current, the subject was most likely traveling bottom center of the channel south with the current. 
 
On March 11, 2015, at approximately 1132 hours, while conducting a Nevada side shoreline and cove search, I discovered a deceased male victim (matching the physical description of the missing party), partially floating in the river. The male subject was approximately 25 yards off from the shoreline with the top right side of his head and right shoulder partially out of the water. I obtained gps coordinates (35°49''31.20" N -114°41''57.35"), via the vessel unit and issued hand held unit, radioed in my findings to LMICC, and took five color digital photos of the victim and surrounding area. At approximately 1300 hours, Ranger, operating the maintenance Munson vessel, arrived on scene with four members of the Lake Mead wild land fire crew in order to conduct recovery operations (35°48''48.15" N -114°42''16.00" W). I took five color digital photos of the re...
 
There were no witnesses to the incident; it is unknown whether he fell overboard or was ejected; damage to the front starboard of the boat indicated a


BARDID: AZ-2015-0070
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE, A 1990 COLE, WAS LEAVING THE AREA OF STANDARD WASH COVE DUE TO A LARGE STORM APPROACHING.  THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT AS HE WAS LEAVING AND TRAVELING NORTHBOUND OUT OF THE COVE WHEN HE REALIZED THAT THE WAVES WERE TO LARGE FOR HIS VESSEL TO HANDLE, SO HE TURNED AROUND (SOUTHBOUND) BACK TOWARDS SHORE.  THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT AS HE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES PER HOUR AND WAS APPROXIMATLEY 15 FEET FROM SHORE, THE BOAT TOOK SEVERAL LARGES WAVES OVER THE BOW OF THE BOAT.  THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT THE BOAT BECAME SWAMPED, THEN SUNK.  THE OPERATOR AND ALL OF THE PASSENGERS WERE ABLE TO SWIM TO SHORE.  THERE WERE NO INJURIES.  THE VESSEL WAS WAS PARTIALLY STICKING OUT OF THE WATER APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET FROM SHORE.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0071
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were traveling North bound on the Colorado River.  V1 passed V2 then slowed down to make a turn to port to turn around.  V2 collided with V1.  All occupants were thrown into the water.  V1 operator was transported to the hospital where she was admitted for blood clots as a result of the collision.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0072
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/30/2015 at about 17:20 hours I was on duty at Canyon Lake. I was in the Aid Station observing boats on the Lake. 
I saw a small open motor boat going in a sharp circle with three small children on board. I saw two adults in the water and the boat appeared out of control. The back of the boat was taking on water and was sinking. The children were all wearing PFD''s. 
I quickly got on one of our patrol boats with Deputies. We hurried to the scene of the sinking boat. At this time the boat was over turned and the rear was sunk with only the tip of the bow sticking out of the water. 
The two adults helped us get the three children in the boat. The children appeared unhurt. We helped the two adults on board our boat. 

Occupant1 appeared completely exhausted after we got her on our boat. She was lying down and could not get up. She was yelling for her children. I could smell the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Occupant1. She also had blood shot watery eyes and slurred speech. Subject2 also had blood shot watery eyes and slurred speech. 

We got everyone back to our boat house and Deputy began medical treatment of Occupant1. Occupant1 had ingested some lake water. 

The boat belonged to a friend of Subject2''s. The boat was a 1970 Meyers 12'' open motor boat. The boat was controlled by a hand throttle coming directly off the engine. 

At the boat house I asked Subject2 if he was operating the boat. He told me no, he was not that it was Operator. I asked how much alcohol he had to drink and he refused to tell me. Subject2 was admitted that he was not operating the boat and that he would not be responsible for something he did not do. 

I performed the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test on Subject2 and he would not keep his eyes focused on the pen so the test was inconclusive. I did see some nystagmus in his right eye, but as he would not focus on the pen I could not make a judgement as to whether he was showing clues of impairment on the test. I requested he submit to a breath test and he refused. 

I later spoke to Occupant1 in the Aid Station. She submitted to a breath test and it showed her to have a blood alcohol level of 0.238%. Occupant1 said she had ¼ of a 5th of liquor. I asked her who was operating the boat and she said she did not know. I asked her why she went out on the boat with her children after drinking so much alcohol. She said Subject2 was with her and she did not know he was also drinking alcohol. I asked her what happened to causes the boat to sink. She said she did not know. Occupant1 was transported to the hospital by AMR ambulance. 

I spoke with Subject2 further. I questioned him about how much alcohol he had to drink. He told me he had a prior DUI and he said he was about a 0.10% BAC. He said he was over the legal limit. He said he knew Occupant1 was also drinking alcohol. He agreed that it was irresponsible of him and Occupant1 to take the young children out in the boat after have consumed so much alcohol, but that Occupant1 was their mother so if she was OK with it, it was OK. 

Sgtand I were able to get the sunk boat to the Palo Verde boat ramp. Occupant1''s husband was at the lake. He had not been drinking alcohol and he took custody of the children and the boat. 

I interviewed occupant3 with his father present. He told me Subject2 was operating the boat and Operator asked to operate it. Subject2 let go and no one was holding the controls. The engine started to turn and Operator grabbed it tried to pull it strait, but the boat started going in a circle and sinking. 
I interview Operator with his father present. He said no one was holding the steering …


BARDID: AZ-2015-0073
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at about 1515 hours two vessels collided on the Parker Strip section of the Colorado River.  There were no injuries or fatalities, only property damage.  

The section of river where the collision occurred is a short straightaway between two bends.  There are three developments on the Arizona shore; a residential community with individual docks (Rio Lindo), a floating restaurant and bar with boat-up access (Fox''s Resort), and a campground with river access (SandBar Resort).  This section of river narrows from an average width of 200'' to about 80'' between shorelines.  Boat traffic was heavier than usual for a Friday afternoon because it was the start of a three day holiday weekend.  Water conditions were choppy and confused from the heavy boat traffic.  The weather conditions were mild for early July with a moderate cloud cover, good visibility, and temperatures about 105F.

Both V1 and V2 were travelling upstream at a planing speed at the time of the collision in the vicinity of Fox''s Resort.  V2 operator stated V1 was overtaking V2 on his starboard side.  OPERATOR2 stated he felt his vessel, V2, being 'pulled'' towards V1 and attempted to steer away from V1 but V2 would not respond.  V2 starboard gunwale impacted V1 on the port gunwale near the stern of both vessels.  After the collision V1 and V2 stopped to inspect their boats and returned to shore to exchange information. Both operators admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages.  OPERATOR2 also admitted to using prescription painkillers. 

Both V1 and V2 had damage to the gel coat and fiberglass.  V1 had a cracked rub rail and cracked gel coat.  V2 had a cracked name plate and a gouge out of the gel coat where the starboard gunwale meets the transom.

Factors that likely contributed to this collision include:
•  Choppy water conditions
•  Operator Inattention (neither V1 or V2 could state where within a half mile the collision occurred or where the other vessel was prior to the collision)
•  Operator impairment (V2)
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0074
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising on the Colorado River the bimini top of the vessel broke free and struck the passengers.  This resulted in two passengers sustaining lacerations to head.  Both were treated at the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0075
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south on the Colorado River in the area of Davis Camp.  V2 was traveling north bound. A casino river boat passed and V2 went around the port side of that vessel into the path of V1.  Both V1 and V2 turned to aviod the collision.  

V2 was struck by V1 at the mid point of the starboard side.  Extensive damage to V2 was sustained.  V1 sustained moderate damage.  V2 operator complained of a laceration to the lip from striking the steering yoke.  V1 operator and passenger both were uninjured.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0076
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was adrift on the Colorado River in the area of the Community Park.  V1 was traveling South on the river.  Operator 1 realized he was going to hit V2 and let off the throttle.  This resulted in V1 striking V2.  There were no injuries.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0077
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/6/15 at about 1200 hours, subject was skiing on the back of vessel  (owned and operated by subject2) when she hit a wake at about 16-20 mph and fell over into the water. Victim was immediately picked up once she went into the water and said she felt dizzy. The operator thought she seemed out of it but thought it was due to the impact of the water and not unusual. Once Victim was back on board she claimed she was not feeling well and could not remember what had happened or her own childrens names. At this time operator took Victim to Pleasant Harbor marina and called 911. Victim was transported by air to John C. Lincoln North Mountain for further evaluation.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0078
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-13-15 I was dispatched to an injured person call at Saguaro Lake. I made contact with the injured party at boat ramp #2. Victim stated he was on an inner tube with another unknown person, being pulled by an unknown boat. The inner tube hit a wake and knocked him off the tube, causing the left side of his face to hit something hard. Victim later stated he may have collided with the other tube passenger''s head. I transported Victim by MCSO watercraft to the Saguaro Lake Aid Station for medical treatment.

Victim stated that he arrived by vehicle to the Skunk Wash area. A person offered to pull him behind the boat on an inner tube along with another unknown person. After he fell off the tube he was transported by another unknown watercraft to boat ramp #2.

Victim was treated by MCSO and Rural Metro medics at the Saguaro lake Aid Station. He was transported to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital by Rural Metro Ambulance #857.

I was unable to obtain any other information from Victim due to his alcohol consumption and or head injury along with his loss of consciousness.

No Further Information
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0088
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Meadview, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/10/15, subject departed Callville Bay Marina (Lake Mead National Recreation Area) at approximately 0445 hours in his 2012 17'' 7" Bass Cat boat. Subject headed northeast through the narrows entering the Virgin Basin.  Subject was heading towards the area of East Point on the Arizona shore to do some fishing.  Subject''s vessel made a slight right hand turn and headed southeast.  At some point, Subject''s vessel made an abrupt right hand turn.  Subject was thrown from the vessel while not wearing a PFD.  Subject''s vessel proceeded to spin out of control for a period of time until the engine malfunctioned causing the vessel to drift southwest and then to the northeast where it was located near Middle Point Island.  
 
At 1710 hours a passer-by noticed Subject''s vessel drifting off Middle Point Island.  The passer-by noticed that the vessel was still running with the throttle in the forward position (80-100%).  The engine cut off lanyard was hanging from the throttle indicating that Subject did not have it attached to himself.  The passer-by then called NPS to report the unoccupied vessel.  A second passer-by also reported the vessel but noticed that the vessel was turned off and throttle was in the neutral position.  It is still unknown who turned the vessel off and adjusted the throttle.  
 
NPS rangers arrived on scene to begin an investigation and search of the area.  Subject''s vessel was photographed and transported back to Callville Bay Marina.  NPS rangers then took more detailed photos that revealed that the vessel steering assembly had come apart.  At that point the vessel was secured in the NPS fire station at Callville Bay.  On 8/12/15 the vessel was transferred to Nevada Department of Wildlife to conduct a vessel accident investigation.  On 8/19/15, the body of Subject was located in the same area where the vessel made the abrupt turn.  Subject''s body was recovered by a ROV from a depth of approximately 300 feet of water.  An inspection of Subject''s body revealed lacerations to the forehead and below the left eye.  Contusions to the left side of the face were also present. 
 
 Mohave County, AZ coroner was unavailable to respond so the body was taken into custody by Clark County, NV coroner for evaluation.  Coroner report is pending.  Injuries are consistent with a prop strike or contact with the vessel.  No blood was found in or on the vessel.  Subject''s vessel was equiped with all required safety equipment by Coast Guard regulation.  On 8/19/15 a survey was conducted on Subject''s vessel by Tri-State Marine Surveyors, Inc.  The survey revealed that the nylon locking nut and washer had somehow come off the hydraulic steering ram support bracket causing the engine to immediately swing hard to the left until it slammed against its own swivel stops.  The vessel then reacted by nearly instantaneously turning hard right causing the ejection of Subject.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0089
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Cave Creek, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at approximately 1429 Hours I was approached by three males while at the Bartlett Lake MCSO Aid Station. One male was holding a towel over the right side of his face. One of the other males, identified as Subject1, informed me that Victim was wake boarding when he fell and hit his head on the wake board.

I advised Dispatch via radio and requested that fire be dispatched to my location. I had Victim take a seat inside of the Aid Station and provided him with an ice pack at his request. I observed that Victim had a large laceration which traveled from his mid right cheek to the right corner of his mouth. I instructed Victim to keep applying pressure to the wound and spoke with Subject1 to obtain further details about the incident. Subject1 stated the following to me in essence:

Subject1 stated operator was operating a boat which was rented from the Bartlett lake marina. Subject1 also stated Victim was wake boarding at the time of the incident and they were practicing for an upcoming competition. Subject1 then stated Victim was being towed by about 65 feet of rope and attempted a trick known as "railing". Subject1 informed me that when Victim was attempting this trick, he fell and struck his wake board. Subject1 stated the boat was traveling at approximately 22 miles per hour at the time of incident. Subject1 then stated the boat and the rest of the occupants were currently returning the boat to the marina.

This concludes the primary statements made by Subject1.

I asked Victim if he lost consciousness during the incident to which he indicated he did not. Victim was then able to properly answer simple questions as to his name, the date, his current location and the current president. Victim was also able to inform me that after the incident, he was able to pull himself into the boat without anyone else entering the water. I observed that Victim was wearing a PFD at the time of incident however it was not U.S. Coast Guard approved. When asked why he was not wearing an approved PFD, Victim and Subject1 indicated they believed if they were training for a competition it did not need to be approved. I later counseled the parties that if they are just practicing at a non-sanctioned event, an approved PFD needs to be warn. Photographs of Victim''s injury, the PFD, wake board and towel were taken and later submitted to the MCSO Crime Lab.

Rural/Metro fire responded at 1457 hours and transported Victim to Thompson Peak Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. 

After Victim was transported, I traveled to the Bartlett Lake Marina in an attempt to contact the operator and obtain information from the rest of the occupants.

Due to no indication of reckless behavior from Victim being noted, he was not issued a citation for not wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD.

Nothing further by this Deputy.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0090
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Dolan Springs, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Accident involving a rental vessel vs fixed object (canyon wall/large rocks/shoreline), with capsizing and minor injury (laceration), suffered by juvenile passenger. Accident vessel: 2006 Champion Explorer rental vessel CF2, owned by Black Canyon River Adventures LLC (Willow Beach Marina). 
 
The vessel was operated by Operator1 south from Willow Beach on the Lower Colorado River. Operator1 stated while operating south he had stayed near center channel and was almost struck by another vessel coming around a bend. He stated upon operating back north to Willow Beach he decided to stay closer to the shoreline (AZ side of river), due to the earlier near miss. He stated the dog (K9), had got between him and the helm while crawling under his feet, and resulted in him in diverting his attention. He stated his brother (juvenile passenger), attempted to pull the dog back, and that is when he struck the shoreline. The point of impact was a large boulder with a flat angling surface towards the water. Impact angle of the vessel and shape of the boulder caused the vessel to travel upwards and roll back towards the water. This resulted in the two adults being ejected (female from the front of vessel), and the juvenile and dog being trapped temporarily underneath the vessel upon it landing back in the water upside down. Juvenile was able to swim out from under the vessel and the operator rescued the dog. All parties were able to safely get on shore and wave down individuals passing by on a PWC (reporting party to marina/did not remain onscene).
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0091
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/10/15 at approx. 2013 hours, unit one (1982 howard) was pushed off the beach when the operator started the vessel without properly venting the engine.  When the vessel was started it created an explosion causing the engine cover to be blown off.  A fire burned in the engine compartment for a short while.  Several passengers were injured with first and second degree burns.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0092
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/08/2015 at approximately 1033 hours, I responded to Castle Creek Boat Ramp at Lake Pleasant in reference to a boat fire with injuries.  Deputy responded in Maricopa County Patrol Boat LP #78 to assist with keeping boats away from the burning boat.

I arrived at approximately 1038 hours and saw a large plume of black smoke approximately 100 yards east of the boat ramp.  As I approached the boat ramp, I saw Peoria Fire unit #198 and Rescue #199 on scene treating the burn victims.

While I was getting information from the boat owner, Scorpion Bay Marina Fire Boat arrived and extinguished the fire.  While extinguishing the fire, the remainder of the hull of the boat sank.

Owner told me he had just launched the boat and started heading out of the no wake zone, as he passed the no wake buoy he began to bring the boat up on plane as he increased his speed an explosion occurred followed by fire.  He stopped the boat and got life preservers for the occupants.  Owner told me he got his great grandkids, wife, granddaughter and himself off the boat and into the water.

Owner told me they swam to a safe distance from the boat.  While they were in the water a pontoon boat stopped to assist with getting the occupants of the burning boat out of the water.  Good sam took them to the Castle Creek Boat Dock where Peoria Fire Department was standing by to begin treatment of the injured.  Fire personnel started treating the two injured for burns.

Owner said his wife and granddaughter were burned on the back of their legs, back, arm and hand.  Peoria Fire told me they were going to fly wife by helicopter to Maricopa County Medical Center Burn Unit.  granddaughter was transported by ground to Maricopa County Medical Center Burn Unit for her injuries.

At approximately 1555 hours, I contacted Owner to find out how victims were doing.  Owner told me his wife was admitted for overnight observation and his granddaughter was released.

None of the injuries were life threatening.  Owner told me he does not have insurance on the boat.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0093
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 26th 2015 at 0932 hours, Deputies were dispatched to the Apache Lake Marina located at Apache Lake Tonto National Forest, AZ in reference to a boating collision, jetski versus jetski.  It was reported each jet ski was operated by an adult with each jet ski having an 11 year old passenger onboard. 

Upon arrival Air Vac medical helicopter personnel was on scene providing patient care to an injured 11 year old girl who had a broken leg and head injury on a boat that was docked at Apache Lake Marina. 

 Victim was transported to the Apache Lake Aid Station with Air VAC personnel on board the watercraft. At the aid station Victim was placed on a backboard and was transported to the Medical helicopter. A second patient Victim''s father was brought to the aid station and was transported to  AIR VAC for transport with his daugther to the Maricopa County Medical Center for treatment. A telephonic call to the hospital resulted in a diagnosis of Victim with a broken left lower leg both Tibula and Fibula were shattered  and had a slight contusion on her left forehead.  Father was diagnosed with an injury to his left lower leg and left lower rib. 

The jetskis were pulled out of the water and trailered by the owner because the vessels were slowly sinking. I then spoke to the vessel operators and they told me the following: 

Operator2, the operator of Vessel # 2, stated he exited out of the "No Wake" zone and proceeded to accelerate out into the main bay with Vessel 1, operated by Operator1, closely following him.  Operator2 stated as he was traveling in a straight direction he began to turn left when he suddenly saw Operator1 was traveling faster than he was going to hit his left side. Operator2 stated he was unable to get out of the way and was hit in a T-Bone style wreck. Operator2 stated everyone was thrown from the vessels. Operator2 told me everyone was pulled out of the water and he saw that his daughter was in pain and had a broken leg.    

NOTHING FURTHER FROM OPERATOR2.

I then spoke to Operator1 and she told me the following: 

Operator1 stated she was operating a jet ski and was following Operator2 and Victim out of the "No Wake" zone into the main bay area of Apache Lake.  Operator1 told me as she was paralleling Operator2 on his left side, slightly behind, Operator2  turned left directly in front of her. Operator1 continued saying "I let off of the gas and then the jetski wouldn't steer and I hit them."


BARDID: AZ-2015-0094
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/26/2015 Deputies received information about an abandoned jetski in Humbug Cove, Lake Pleasant.  Deputies launched a boat and arrived at approximately 1753 hours.  Deputies located an orange jetski about 60 feet above the shoreline, beached up on the rocky shore.  The vessel had suffered sever damage.  No people were located in the area.  Deputies searched by foot and had the MCSO helicopter fly the area looking for any possible injured survivors of the crash.  The registered owner was contacted at his residence the next day.  He claimed no injuries and already recovered the jetski.  The owner admitted to being the operator at the time of the crash.  
 
Operator was floating in the water, off his jetski.  His life jacket was hanging off the handles of the jetski.  He was trying to get back on the jetski when he grabbed the throttle.  The jetski was running at this time and Operator opened the throttle all the way.  This caused the jetski to rocket away and throw him back.  When Operator came up above the water he saw his jetski way up on shore.  He removed the registration and valuables from the jetski and left.  His buddy was nearby and gave him the ride.  He came back in the morning and had it towed away.  Operator did not desire a report.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0095
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-SITE SIX
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentCause3: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one, a 2002 white 25 foot Baja, was having mechanical problems after launching at Site 6.  The boat continually died, and would not restart.  The boat drifted to a beach at Site 5, where the operator, and sole occupant, tried to start the boat over and over again.  The operator heard what he described as a backfire, then looked back and saw the rear of the boat on fire.  The operator was able to get off the boat without injury.  The boat was a total loss and the interior was completely destroyed.  

The operator advised that he had launched the boat to run out some bad gas.  He said that there had not been any recent mechanical work done on the boat and there was onyl approximaetly 15 gallons of gas in the fuel tank.  The boat was removed by Tow Boat US.  

The exact cause of the fire is unknown due to the extent of damage, but it is presumed that it is mechanical / fuel related.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0096
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Arizona game and fish officers responded to the scene of a watercraft incident and discovered nps rangers already on scene and treating a young female with a foot injury.  Officer1 came alongside and off-loaded the injured female''s mother from their watercraft for transport to princess cove to accompany her daughter to western regional hospital in the ambulance.  Officer1 asked the mother if she was on the boat when the incident occurred and she answered yes, she said she was the observer watching her daughter on the tube.  
 
Officer1 asked her what happened she replied that "subject1" was riding a jetski and stopped or fell off.  "subject2" was operating the boat towing the girls and she said somehow the tube hit the jetski that "subject1" was operating.  She then said "he" was going too fast and she didn''t understand how it happened.  
 
From the initial investigation, v1 was towing 3 females on a tube in burro cove on lake mohave.  A family friend, "subject1" was apparently operating a pwc (v2) in close proximity and may have been shadowing the towing activity.  The operator of v2 was ejected for an unknown reason and the victim on the tube stuck out her right foot and made contact with the unmanned pwc as it entered the pathway between the towing vessel and the victim on the tube.  The injured female had injured her ankle with unknown severity.

Following transport of the victim to princess cove, Officer1 returned to the shoreside location of the involved parties.  
 
Officer1 was introduced to "subject3" the victim''s father and then asked to speak to "subject2" and "subject1". Subject2 said that he was towing the girls on the tube when an unknown jet ski came out of nowhere and hit the girls on the tube.  Operator provided a written statement to that effect. When the officers asked for "subject1" no one could find him, then operator said they didn''t know where he went but could''ve gone to the hospital.  Officer1 asked to speak to the other females on the boat and was met with resistance and no one could remember who was on the boat.  Officer1 pointed out three female subjects that he recognized were on the boat and they reluctantly provided written statements that said they didn''t see anything.  Operator became very defensive, somewhat belligerent and refused to provide the names of additional persons that were on the vessel.  In addition, while the other witnesses were providing written statements, he repeated that an unknown "grey and black" pwc hit the girls, intentionally trying to persuade the witnesses what the story was.

This investigator believes the statements that were provided by the witnesses, with the exception of the victim''s mother, were not true accounts of what had occurred.  The operator of v1 was defensive and believed to be deceptive regarding the pwc and operator that had made contact with the girls on the tube and caused the injury.  The story he provided seemed concocted and diverted attention away from the truth.  The candid account of what happened immediately after the incident as provided by the victim''s mother is believed to be a more accurate depiction of the events than the story that was relayed following a collaboration to avoid liability.  
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-0097
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/12/15 at approximately 1717 Hours, vctim was struck by a vessel while tubing on the Colorado River approximately one mile north of the Blue Water Casino.  Operator then advised he would get help, but instead left the scene returned his vessel to the marina to go get dinner from the town of Parker.


BARDID: AZ-2015-0098
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD-BOULDER BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
CASE #: NP15132120, NP15132478


On 09/06/2015 at approximately 11:30 hours a wake boarder was injured while wake boarding outside of Indian Cove and Beacon Island.

NARRATIVE: 
I interviewed the two friends of the patient who followed the ambulance to 705 entrance station (Lake Mead Parkway).  I contacted subjects who both said they observed the accident from the vessel, a 2006 Tige.  The two friends said they were wake boarding next to the “wall”, at approximately 11:30 hours.  Both said they were across from Sandy Beach, and saw their friend, who was being towed by the vessel, try and cross a wake. VICTIM fell down face first. When they went back to retrieve him, they said VICTIM was experiencing abdominal pain that was radiating to his back. They self-transported VICTIM back to Boulder Harbor, and met Rescue 4 (park ambulance) at the courtesy dock.  Subjects accompanied VICTIM in their personal vehicle and followed the ambulance to the hospital. 

Ranger and I contacted the owner and operator of the vessel, who confirmed the same information. Operator said he was operating the vessel at the time of the accident. There were 12 people on board at the time of accident. A vessel safety inspection was conducted and found no violations.

DAMAGE: 
No damage to the vessel. 

INJURIES: 
1 patient, complaining of abdominal pain that radiated to his back.
 


BARDID: AZ-2015-3000
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Parker
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a male was struck by a propeller, causing injuries.  The vessel was anchored near Headgate Dam in Arizona.  Around 2:30pm, the operator struggled to release the anchor.  The victim jumped off the vessel in an attempt to free the anchor and was struck in the head by the moving propeller.  He was able to walk despite lots of blood loss and was airlifted to a hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2015-5000
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-29 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Havasu
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a 32-ft vessel exploded for unknown reasons, injuring one person.  The victim was flown to a hospital for treatment to burns to his legs.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0001
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-01-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
RESPONSE:

ON 01/29/2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 1648 HOURS I WAS DISPATCHED TO HAVASU REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER, IN REFERENCE TO A SINGLE PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ACCIDENT WITH
INJURY.


REPORTING PARTY CONTACT:

UPON MY ARRIVAL I CONTACTED THE REPORTING PARTY / WATERCRAFT OWNER IDENTIFIED AS
WHO ADVISED HIS FRIEND WAS OPERATING THE OWNER’S 2015 YAMAHA SUPER JET PERSONAL WATERCRAFT APPROXIMATELY 100' FROM THE BODY BEACH SHORE LINE AROUND
STATIONARY BUOYS WHEN HE MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN FALLING OFF OF THE WATERCRAFT.
UPON FALLING, OPERATOR 'S RIGHT FOOT HAD BEEN WEDGED CAUSING WHAT APPEARED TO BE A
BROKEN RIGHT LEG. OPERATOR WAS THEN ASSISTED FROM THE WATER BY FRIENDS AND
TRANSPORTED TO HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR TREATMENT.

OWNER STATED THAT NO DAMAGE HAD OCCURRED TO HIS WATERCRAFT AND NO PASSENGERS
HAD BEEN ABOARD DURING THE INCIDENT.


DEPUTY NOTE:

THE INJURED PARTY WAS TRANSPORTED FROM BODY BEACH TO HAVASU
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BY LAKE HAVASU FIRE RUN NUMBER 16-000675.


FATHER OF INJURED CONTACT:

I CONTACTED THE FATHER WHO HAD NO FURTHER INFORMATION TO
OFFER ABOUT THE INCIDENT.


INFORMATION:

OPERATOR’S INJURY CONSISTED OF A BROKEN RIGHT FEMUR CONSISTENT (VERTICAL
BREAK) WITH A SPIRAL MOVEMENT WHILE STANDING, AND WITNESS STATEMENT. NO FURTHER
INJURY/S WERE VISIBLE. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO ANSWER ALL BASIC QUESTIONS AND HAD NOT
LOST CONSCIOUSNESS DURING THE INCIDENT. MEDICAL STAFF ADVISED OF NO FURTHER
INJURY WHEN ASKED AND ADVISED OPERATOR WOULD BE TREATED AT HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER FOR THE INJURY.


CONCLUSION:

OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE STATEMENT AS HE WAS BEING SEDATED FOR RESET
OF HIS RIGHT LEG. NO CITATIONS WERE ISSUED REFERENCE THIS CASE.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0002
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/19/2016 at about 11:58 hours I was dispatched to a call of a person who was injured by the propeller of a watercraft at Canyon Lake. I contacted the boat that had the injured person on board near the Palo Verde boat ramp. I had them come over the Sheriff’s Office aid station dock that is nearby. 

When I got to the boat at our dock I saw a young female laying on her stomach on the rear ski platform. She was later identified as Victim1.  Victim1 had a towel around her lower left leg. Other people with Victim1 told me she had a been cut by the prop. I removed the towel and saw Victim1 had a deep full thickness laceration to her leg. I put a bandage on the wound and lifted Victim1 on to the transom of the boat. I then saw she had a full thickness laceration to this same leg above her knee cap. I bandaged this cut. Victim1 was moved up to the medical room in the Aid Station. 

Victim1 told me she had jumped off the back of the boat because she was going to kneeboard. She said somehow her leg hit the prop. 

The operator of the boat at the time was Operator1.  Operator1 said the boat belonged to his father Owner1.  Owner1 was not at the lake. The boat is a 17', Four Winns, inboard/outboard, gray and blue ski boat, Arizona registration#. 

Operator1 told me his daughter had just finished wakeboarding and before his daughter got in the boat he put the boat in neutral. Operator1 said the throttle locks into the neutral position and he was sure the boat was in neutral. The motor on the boat was running.   Victim1 jumped in the water behind the boat to go kneeboarding. Operator1 said the boat was not moving, the engine was running, and it was in neutral. He was in the operator seat so he did not know how the prop hit her leg. He heard Victim1 say her leg hurt and he helped her back on the boat and saw the injuries to her leg. 

Operator1's cousin was also on the boat. Cousin said the boat was in neutral. He was in the seat across from the operator seat. He heard Victim1 jump in the water and heard her say her leg was hurt. 

Operator1's wife was in the boat. She said Victim1 was half way between the middle of the boat and the port side far rear. Victim1 was on the ski platform.  Victim1 jumped in the water to get ready to kneeboard and she jumped on an angle towards the starboard side of the boat.  Victim1 was only in the water a short time and said her leg was in a lot of pain. 

Also on the boat were daughter and son. They are Operator1’s and wife’s children.  Victim1 is friends with daughter.  Operator1’s daughter and son both said the boat was in neutral. 

After removing the boat from the water I took several digital pictures of the prop and rear of the boat. See the CD-R of the pictures for further. 

Victim1’s mother was contacted about the accident.

Southwest ambulance 265 transported Alma to Mountain Vista Hospital. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0003
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Clifton, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/25/16 at approximately 1920 hours, Operator#1 was operating his 22'' Lowe 2220 deck boat at Pleasant Harbor Marina located at Lake Pleasant in Peoria, Arizona when he got into a verbal argument with his girlfriend Witness#1.  Operator#1 docked his boat at the Pleasant Harbor fuel dock allowing Witness#1 to exit the boat.  Once Witness#1 exited the boat the two continued their verbal argument.  As a result Operator#1 decided to leave the dock.  Operator#1 pressed down the throttle as he started to sit down on an unsecured folding lawn chair that he uses as his captain’s chair.  The folding chair started collapsing and Operator#1 fell forward pushing the throttle to the full throttle position causing the boat to Accelerate up and onto the fuel dock striking the fuel pump.  The boat fell back into the water.  The boat received minimal damage however, the fuel dock and pump was damaged.  The estimated cost of repairs for the fuel dock and fuel pump exceed $2,000.00.  No injuries were sustained during the accident.  Operator#1 state he his vessel is fully insured and will be providing the appropriate insurance information to Pleasant Harbor Marina.  

Operator#1 was cited and released on his promise to appear for court as indicated on the citation for violating ARS 5-341A. 

This concluded my investigation.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0004
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-SITE SIX
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel One, a 2013 Avalon Pontoon Boat operated by Operator1, was traveling westbound on Lake Havasu near Site 6 at approximately 18 miles per hour.  
 
Vessel Two,a 2002 ACB aluminum boat operated by Operator2, was traveling northbound on Lake Havasu just outside of Site 6 at approximately 5 miles per hour.  
 
Operator1 advised that he was traveling to the Havasu Landing Casino when he looked down to fix his shoe.  He further advised that next thing he knew, he hit something.  Operator1 said that he looked up and saw that he was on top of another boat.  Operator1 said that he had to reverse his boat off the top of the boat that he hit.  Operator2 advised that he was heading towards Site 6 when next thing he knew he was getting hit by a boat.  

The sponsons of Vessel One struck the side and engine cowling of Vessel Two.  The deck of Vessel One struck the back of Operator2.  

Both operators were able to take their boats to the area of the Beachcomber RV boat docks where Operator2 was transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center by ambulance.  

Operator2 suffered from serious internal injuries and was later flown to University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV.  

Operator1 advised that he never saw Vessel Two until he was on top of it.  Operator1 submitted to field sobriety tests and showed no signs or symptoms of impairement.

From the location of the damage on both vessels, the collision appeared to be a "Tbone" style crash.  It also appeared that Vessel Two was in Vessel One''s danger zone.
 


BARDID: AZ-2016-0005
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 02/20/2016  AT APPROXIMATELY 1633 HOURS, VESSEL 1 WAS DOCKED AT THE SITE SIX LAUNCH RAMP DOCKS. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 THEN PUSHED THE VESSEL OFF OF THE DOCKS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, PREPARING TO LEAVE THE AREA. PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE THE OPERATOR COULD SMELL THE ODOR OF GASOLINE HOWEVER HE DID NOT SEE ANY FUEL LEAKING WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE STATED THAT HE HAD JUST FUELED THE VESSEL AND THOUGHT THAT THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTING TO THE SMELL OF GAS. HE THEN ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE WHILE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS STILL OPEN. AT THIS TIME THE ENGINE Erupted INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE OVERCAME THE VESSEL BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO ACCESS THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. HE AND THE PASSENGER OF THE VESSEL THEN JUMPED INTO THE WATER. PRIOR TO SWIMMING TO SHORE HE WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE PLUG ON THE REAR OF THE VESSEL AND REMOVED IT, HOPING THAT THIS MAY CAUSE THE VESSEL TO SINK AND EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. HE AND THE PASSENGER WERE ABLE TO SAFELY SWIM TO SHORE.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0006
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/19/16 at about 1318 hours, I was dispatched to Lake Pleasant Harbor courtesy dock for a report of an injured 14 year old male, who was later identified as Victim1.  Upon my arrival, I was contacted by a Pleasant Harbor courtesy patrol employee who informed me, the 14 year old boy was transported by Peoria Fire Department to Peoria Urgent Care.  Additionally, courtesy patrol provided me with the child's name and the Arizona registration number for the bass fishing boat Victim1 had been aboard.  The Arizona registration number provided was XXXXX.

I conducted a computer check to identify the registered owner of the boat.  The computer check revealed the registered owner was Operator1. The boat is described as a 1997 20'' Ranger bass boat.

At 1358 hours, I arrived at Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center located at 26900 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy.
Peoria, AZ 85383.  The listed phone number for this Abrazo center is (623) 561-2022.  I made contact with the triage nurse who confirmed they were treating a Victim1 and lead me into the emergency room where he introduced me to Victim1's father.  Victim1's father provided me with the details of the incident and gave me an update of Victim1's medical status.  Victim1's father stated he, Victim1, and his brother (Operator1) entered into a bass fishing tournament at Lake Pleasant for the weekend.  This afternoon they were all travelling inside Operator1's 20' Ranger bass boat near the middle of Lake Pleasant when another boat created a large wake which shook the entire boat.  Victim1, who was properly seated in the passenger compartment, grabbed hold of a nearby pedestal to stabilize himself in the boat.  As a result of this action Victim1 dislocated his shoulder.  Operator1 immediately called 911 for medical assistance and started toward the Pleasant Harbor courtesy dock.  Victim1's father told me the water conditions were very rough and it took them almost a half hour to get to the dock where they were met by Peoria Fire Department 199, B- Shift. 

Peoria Fire Department did transport Victim1 and Victim1's father to Abrazo Emergency Center for further treatment and Operator1 returned to the fishing tournament.  

At 1811 hours, I attempted to contact Operator1 by phone however; I was unable to make contact him.

Based on the information received during the course of this investigation it appears Victim1's injury was sustained as a result of rough water conditions and no criminal or negligent acts have taken place.  This report was taken for information only.

No further action required.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0007
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/14/16 at 1701 hours, Officer1, Officer2, and I responded to the Bartlett Lake Marina reference to an injured person. The information that we received was that the victim, a male subject, Victim1, suffered a possible prop cut to his left foot.

     Upon our arrival at the marina, we made contact with Victim1 on a pontoon watercraft that was occupied by two male subjects who identified themselves as Witness1 and Witness2. Victim1 was lying on a bench inside the pontoon watercraft and he had his left foot wrapped in what appeared to be a towel. Witness1 advised us that he and Witness2 brought Victim1 in from Vessel #1 that broke down on the lake after the incident occurred. Witness2 advised that he released the tourniquet that was applied earlier while Victim1 was on Vessel #1 when the medical incident occurred. Witness1 advised us that since Vessel #1 was disabled, it was being towed in by another watercraft. Witness1 and Witness2 did not observe the incident when it occurred and only responded when they heard that Operator1 was in distress.  

    I boarded MCSO watercraft LP-81 and made my way to where Victim1's watercraft (Vessel #1) was, which was in the main bay at Tempe Beach. As I was approaching the area, I found Vessel #1 (AZ XXXX XX), which was being towed by the pontoon watercraft, and I made contact with the two occupants onboard Vessel #1. The occupants identified themselves as Operator1, who advised me he was operating the watercraft when the incident occurred, and Passenger1, whom was a passenger on board Vessel #1. I asked Operator1 and Passenger1 what happen: both subjects told me the following:

    While Operator1 was traveling north in the main bay, approximately ¼ to ½ miles north of the “No Wake" buoy line, he slowed Vessel #1 down. Operator1 said that Victim1 was sitting in the rear compartment of the watercraft. Operator1 said that he slowed Vessel #1 down and the forward momentum pushed Victim1 forward. Victim1's foot got caught in a tow rope and slid in a gap between the inboard motor cover and the shaft compartment. The rope got caught in the spinning drive shaft and tightened around his foot causing the injury. The victims statements were consistent with Operator1 and Passenger1's statements. 

     I checked Vessel #1 and there was a small gap as described by Operator1 and Passenger1. I also observed the tow rope was tightly wrapped around the drive shaft along with a personal floatation device that was also pulled into the drive shaft. 

   Victim1 was evaluated by Rural Metro Fire Department R821 A-Shift and transported to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

    The original report that was taken, was for a Sick / Injured Person on 05/14/16. After reevaluting the circumstances, it was determined that the incident was actually a Boating Accident w/injuries (964I). A new Incident Report and Event Number was produced on 05/20/16 at 1324 Hours. There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0008
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/19/2016 at approximately 2106 hours a 2006 Seadoo jet boat operated by Operator1 over ran its trailer.  Upon passing over the trailer at an angle it struck Victim1 and resulted in serious, life threatening injuries.  Victim1 was transported to John C. Lincoln Hospital with collapsed lungs and broken ribs.  This ocurred as Operator1 was attempting to load the boat on to the trailer while Victim1 was attempting to direct Operator1.  

According to Operator1 as he was approaching the trailer, the boat suddenly accelerated, passed between the left fender of the trailer and the winch pedestal.  The watercraft struck Victim1, knocking him down and coming to rest on his chest.  Victim1 was underwater until Operator1 and a bystander physically pushed the boat off of Victim1 and removed him from the water.

Upon investigation it was found the operator, Operator1 was under the influence of Alcohol.  Operator1 was arrested and booked into 4th Avenue Jail.

Further investigation revealed there were two young boys onboard, Operator1's son, 10 and Victim1's 8 year old.

Aggravated OUI charges were added as well as Aggravated Assault.

The diagram could not be manipulated to show the boat over the trailer.  The diagram looks as if the boat went under the trailer, this is incorrect.

NOTHING FURTHER.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0009
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was cruising at estimated less than 10 mph when it struck a sand bar damaging keel. Vessel began taking on water and had to be towed in internal and external bilge pumps running. Manual bailing was also used at times. Keel sustained approximately 18" of damage about 6'' back from bow.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0010
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON LISTED DATE AND TIME, MOTHER AND SON WERE LOADING TWO JET SKIS ONTO TRAILER. SON LOST CONTROL OF HIS JET SKI, STRIKING THE FRONT PORT SIDE OF MOTHER''S JET SKI, CAUSING DAMAGE TO FIBERGLASS OF HER JET SKI AND INJURY TO HER LEG. NO CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0011
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Blue boat (vessel 2) was adrift in the middle of Apache lake north of Crabtree wash. Red Boat (vessel 1) was travelling on plane at approximately 15-18 mph and struck vessel 2, coming to rest on top of the boat. Two people on vessel 2 were flown to Scottsdale Osborne for treatment after impacting the vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0012
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/29/2016 at approximately 1015 hours, vessel one and vessel two were operating south through the channel of Canyon Lake in the area of Captain Nemo Bay. Vessel one was ahead of vessel two, and changed navigation direction from south to approximately east, while vessel two continued south. As vessel one was making its turn, it collided with vessel two on the starboard side. 

Vessel one glanced off of vessel two, injuring both the operator and passenger of vessel two. The operator and passenger of vessel one were uninjured. Deputies were summoned to the scene, arriving at around 1031 hours via watercraft. Both injured subjects were transported back to the Canyon Lake Aid Station for further medical treatment. 

The operator of vessel two had sustained internal injuries to his ribs, and the passenger of vessel two sustained a full thickness laceration to her right knee. Both the operator and passenger of vessel two were transported via ground ambulance to Mountain Vista Medical Center for further treatment. Both injuries sustained were considered non life threatening in nature.

I interviewed the passenger of vessel two as she was being treated at the Aid Station for the laceration. She stated that as they were operating their vessels south through the channel, her friends on vessel one, turned abruptly into the side of them. She stated that she believed her friends were turning to talk to them, but did not realize they were so close together.

I then interviewed the operator of vessel one, who was operating his watercraft south, when he turned to the port side to the east. He was turning quickly having fun across the chop of the lake, but he failed to realize where his friends on vessel two were during his turn. He collided with the other watercraft, injuring his friends. 

Digital images of both vessels were taken at the Sheriff''s Aid Station Dock, where they both had been towed back to. Deputies examined the vessels for damage, and found an impact point on vessel two on the starboard aft of the hull. Deputies also observed damage to the starboard bow of vessel one, which matched up with the damage to vessel two. 

Based on the statements received through interview, and the damage to both vessels, the operator of vessel one was cited and released for the following violation:
ARS 5-345F Fail to Use Caution to Avoid Collision

No further information


BARDID: AZ-2016-0013
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 04/23/2016 APPROXIMATELY 1317 HOURS I WAS DISPATCHED TO WINDSOR BEACH STATE PARK IN REFERENCE TO A SINGLE WATERCRAFT (2015 YAMAHA PWC) WITH INJURY. UPON MY ARRIVAL I CONTACTED THE INVOLVED / INJURED PARTY IDENTIFIED AS OPERATOR1 AND REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT THE INCIDENT. OPERATOR1 WHEN ASKED ADVISED HE HAD ONLY OPERATED A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT 4 TIMES WITH NO OFFICIAL TRAINING. OPERATOR1 STATED THAT HE HAD ATTEMPTED TO "JUMP A WAKE" APPROXIMATELY 100'' BEHIND ANOTHER WATERCRAFT, FELL OFF OF HIS WATERCRAFT, AND DURING A TWISTING MOTION WITH HIS LEFT FOOT CAUGHT, INJURED HIS LEFT ANKLE (BREAK). AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT OPERATOR1 HAD NO PASSENGERS ON BOARD, AND NO DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED TO ANY WATERCRAFT.

OPERATOR1 SUBMITTED TO A TEST OF HIS BREATH WHICH RESULTED IN A RESULT OF .000 AND NO IMPAIRMENT WAS OBSERVABLE. THE INVOLVED WATERCRAFT WAS A RENTAL FROM KABUL INC., IN BULLHEAD CITY AZ. OPERATOR1 HAD TRAVELED SOUTH FROM THE BULLHEAD CITY AREA TO LAKE HAVASU AND THE INCIDENT HAD TAKEN PLACE IN LAKE HAVASU'S NORTH BASIN A SHORT DISTANCE SOUTH OF THE RIVER''S MOUTH. NO CITATIONS WERE ISSUED IN THIS CASE.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0014
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS FOLLOWING VESSEL 2 SOUTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER PASSING COMMUNITY PARK.  VESSEL 1 WAS FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY AND STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0015
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V#1 was pulling into the beach at Davis Camp Space #11.  The engine was shut off and the operator was coasting to the shoreline.  While pulling in V#1 was tossed off course by boat wakes.  V#1 struck a swimmer in the back prior to landing on shore.  The swimmer was transported to the hospital, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, for treatment and released.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0016
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CRAZY HORSE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04-17-2016 at approx. 1645 hours, the operator of Vessel #1 was pulling into dock slip #2 at Crazy Horse Campground heading south bound when the operator of vessel #1 did not make the docking space (due to wind and speed according to witness and vessel #2 owner) and turned the vessel north bound to re-engage the dock when it made contact with vessel #2 which was properly moored to the dock. Vessel #1 aluminum ladder made contact with the fiberglass hull of Vessel #2 making a Scratch in the gel coat approx. 1 to1-1/2 inches in length (photos taken). The contact was observed by the operator of vessel #1, Owner of Vessel #2 and an independent witness. A proper information exchange was completed by both parties. The owner of Vessel #2 discovered the damage of his vessel to be in excess of $14,000.00 by his Vessel Painter. Owner of vessel #2 called police and requested a boat accident report. Upon police arrival, all parties on Vessel #1 left the area after the information exchange and negative contact was made. On 04-18-2016, the boat renter answered her cell phone and stated her ex-husband was driving, and she has no further information on the passengers than their names. This report is being completed with all the information available with negative contact of the operator of vessel #1.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0017
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5-14-2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 1634 HOURS, I WAS DISPATCHED TO DAVIS CAMP SOUTH BEACH IN REFERENCE TO A REPORTED 2 JET SKI ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES AND EVERYONE WAS OUT OF THE WATER. 

UPON ARRIVAL I MET WITH OPERATOR#1 WHO ADVISED HE HAD BEEN TRAVELING ALONG THE RIVER BRINGING HIS JET SKI IN TO THE BEACH WHEN ANOTHER JET SKI, WHO HAD BEEN TURNING IN CIRCLES, HAD STRAIGHTENED UP AND HIT THE LEFT REAR OF HIS WATER CRAFT. OPERATOR#1 STATED, HE HAD BEEN THROWN OFF THE WATER CRAFT BUT WAS NOT INJURED. I SAW THERE WAS SOME DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR GUN WALL OF THE JET SKI. OPERATOR#1 ADVISED HE HAD NO ONE ELSE ON THE CRAFT WITH HIM AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

I MET WITH THE OPERATOR OF THE OTHER JET SKI, OPERATOR#2. OPERATOR#2 STATED, HE HAD BEEN PULLING UP TO THE SHORE WHEN THE OTHER JET SKI, WHO HAD BEEN TURNING IN CIRCLES, SUDDENLY CUT IN FRONT OF HIM AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE WATER CRAFT. HE HAD TWO PASSENGERS, #1 AND #2. PASSENGER#2 HAD BEEN THROWN OFF BUT WAS NOT HURT. 

INFORMATION WAS GATHERED ON ALL SUBJECTS AND WATER CRAFT. NO INSURANCE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE FOR EITHER CRAFT.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0018
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE RIVER ON THE EAST SIDE.  V1 LEFT THE BEACH AND TRAVELLED WEST, DIRECTLY IN THE PATH OF V2.  V2 STRUCK V1 CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR LEFT SIDE OF V1 AND DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF V2.  A PASSENGER OF V1 WAS INJURED AND HAD A POSSIBLE DISLOCATED HIP.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0019
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-28-16 at approximately 1630 hours, Vessel One, a 2005 Bombardier PWC, occupied by a male operator and a male passenger, left the Arizona shoreline and began to head east, contrary to navigational rules, at a high rate of speed.  Vessel Two, a 1987 Carrea, occupied by a male operator and a female passenger, was traveling westbound near Spectator Point.   Vessel One then Struck Vessel Two's starboard side.  Both occupants were ejected from Vessel One.  All subjects refused medical treatment.  The operator of Vessel One was placed under arrest for OUI.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0020
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 05-28-2016 AT APPROX. 1700 HOURS, THE OPERATOR OF BOAT #1 WAS BACKING OFF THE BEACH AT SIGN #9 IN THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF UNKNOWN PEOPLE ON THE BEACH (PUSHING BOAT OFF THE BEACH). THE OPERATOR OF BOAT #1 WAS INEXPERIENCED WITH THE BOAT AND INPUT THROTTLE AS BOAT #2 WAS HEADED NORTH BOUND APPROACHING THE AREA OF SIGN #9. THE OPERATOR OF BOAT #1 REDUCED THROTTLE AND COLLIDED WITH BOAT #2 CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE GEL COAT AND MOLDING ON BOAT #2 (PHOTO'S TAKEN). AT THIS PARTICULAR TIME, THE CHANNEL HAD HEAVY TRAFFIC DUE TO A HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND LIMITED BOAT #2 MANEUVER OPTIONS.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0021
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-12-16 at approximately 2013 hours, I was dispatched to a boat accident at the Ten Lane boat ramp at Lake Pleasant.
While attempting to load onto their respective trailers, vessels #1 and #2 had difficulty loading their boats.

Vessel #2 was attempting to turn their boat around in another attempt to load their boat.  At the same time vessel #1 backed off their trailer bumping into vessel #2, causing a hull crack mid length on the starboard side.

Conflicting witness were made. Witness#1 indicated that vessel #1 was not under any power at the time of collision, that the boat had been pushed off the trailer by hand. The operator of vessel #1 stated he briefly applied reverse power but was off power prior to the collision.
A second witness, Witness#2, stated he saw vessel #1 come off the trailer under power, and strike vessel #2 as it was attempting to make another pass at loading onto the trailer.

Additionally, the operator of vessel #2 advised she could not identify the driver, and believed a driver switch may have occurred.  After the collision insults and profanities were exchanged between all parties.

We were unable to determine responsibility due to conflicting statements made by the operators and witness.  The investigation revealed there was no evidence of alcohol involvement by any of the identified operators.
Exchange information was provided to/by both operators.

There was no observed damage on vessel #1.  The operator of vessel #2 stated a white scuff along the gunwale and crack in the hull were a result of the collision.

Both vessels were released to their operators at the scene.

  My body camera was activated toward the end of the event. A CD containing photographs of the reported damage to vessel #2 was sent to the Maricopa County Sheriff's crime lab.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0022
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 06/13/2016, AT APPROXIMATELY 2021 HOURS, WITNESS#1 REPORTED A BOAT CRASH THAT OCCURRED AT THE CANYON LAKE MARINA CAMPGROUND. I ARRIVED ON SCENE AT THE CAMPGROUND AT APPROXIMATELY 2200 HOURS. UPON ARRIVAL I SAW THE PERSONAL WATERCRAFT THAT WAS INVOLVED IN SOME TYPE OF COLLISION. THE PWC WAS OUT OF THE WATER AND LOADED ONTO A TRAILER. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE GEL COAT ON THE REAR STARBOARD SIDE. I DID NOT SEE ANY CRACKS OR DEFORMATION ON THE HULL. ACCORDING TO WITNESS#1 AND THE OTHER PEOPLE IN HER PARTY, THE PWC WAS BEACHED AT THE CANYON LAKE MARINA CAMPGROUND WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BY A FULL SIZE PONTOON BOAT THAT RAN ASHORE AT THE CAMPGROUND.

AFTER SPEAKING WITH WITNESS#1 AND HER PARTY, I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF THE PONTOON BOAT. HE WAS IDENTIFIED AS OPERATOR#1. OPERATOR#1 DESCRIBED THE AREA IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE FIRST PARTY; HOWEVER, HE SAID HE DID NOT HIT A PWC WHEN HE BEACHED THE PONTOON BOAT. HE WENT ON TO SAY, WHEN HE BEACHED THE PONTOON BOAT HE JUMPED OFF THE BOAT ONTO THE BEACH AND MANUALLY GUIDED THE BOAT INTO THE POSITION HE WANTED. OPERATOR#1'S GROUP ALSO HAD TWO PERSONAL WATERCRAFTS THAT WERE BEACHED ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE VESSEL WHEN I ARRIVED. 

THE DAMAGE TO THE PWC SHOWS THAT IT WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VESSEL OR OBJECT. THE DAMAGE DID NOT APPEAR TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE PWC BEING STRUCK BY A FULL SIZE PONTOON BOAT WHILE BEACHED. THERE WAS NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE, FROM A BOAT CRASH, TO THE PONTOON BOAT.

NOTHING FURTHER


BARDID: AZ-2016-0023
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK GORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1, A 1997 SEA RAY, OPERATED BY OPERATOR#1, WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR NORTHBOUND ON THE COLORADO RIVER, APPROACHING THE SOUTH MOUTH OF THE NO WAKE ZONE OF THE TOPOCK GORGE.  VESSEL 2, A 2009 NORTH AMERICAN SLEEK, OPERATED BY OPERATOR#2, WAS ALSO TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON THE COLORADO RIVER APPROACHING THE NO WAKE ZONE OF THE TOPOCK GORGE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR.  VESSEL 2 WAS IN FRONT, WITH VESSEL ONE DIRECTLY BEHIND AND IT'S WAKE.  VESSEL 2 BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AS IT WAS APPROACHING THE NO WAKE ZONE, BUT VESSEL 1 FAILED TO SLOW.  VESSEL 1 FINALLY REALIZED THAT VESSEL 2 HAD SLOWED, SO THE OPERATOR TRIED TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION BY TURNING TO ITS STARBOARD.  VESSEL 1'S PORT SIDE STRUCK VESSEL 2'S STARBOARD SIDE CAUSING CRACKING TO THE FIBERGLASS AND DAMAGE TO THE METAL BIMINI FRAME OF VESSEL 2.  THIS INCIDENT WAS OBSERVED BY MYSELF AND ANOTHER SWORN DEPUTY SHERIFF.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS ISSUED A CITATION FOR FAILING TO CONTROL SPEED TO AVOID A COLLISION.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0024
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/18/2016 at about 18:17 hours I was dispatched to a call of a boat that sunk near 3 mile wash at Apache Lake. Contacted was made with Forest Service personal who had made contact with the owner of the boat that sunk. I was informed that there were no injuries involved in the accident. Due to the long distance I was away I planned on making contact with the boat owner the next morning. 

On 6/19/2016 at about 09:00 hours I arrived at 3 mile wash by boat. I made contact with the boat owner Operator#1. Operator#1 told me at around 5:30 or 6:00 pm he was operating his boat up stream towards 3 mile wash. He was about 1/4 of a mile downstream. He said he was cruising along at about 3000 rpm. He heard a loud noise and he lost power to the motor. The boat started sinking from the rear and within 2 minutes had gone completely under. Operator#1 was the only person on the boat at the time of the incident. 

The boat is a 18'', 1973 Appolo "jet/hog" boat. Operator#1 said the boat was worth about $5,000. 

I went to where the boat sunk and using the Lorance side scan sonar found the boat under the water. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0025
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/19/2016 at approximately 1045 hours, the operator of vessel one was recreational cruising up channel on Canyon Lake north of Beer Can. The operator of vessel two was recreational cruising down channel on Canyon Lake approaching the area of Beer Can. At a sharp bend of the channel, vessel one was operating on the left side of the waterway, contrary to the required counter clockwise navigation rules for watercraft underway. Vessel two was appropriately on the right side of the channel. As vessel one rounded the corner, it was head on with vessel two. The operator of vessel two attempted to swerve to the right to avoid the collision, however, vessel one still struck vessel two while underway in the channel. 

I received information from Arizona Game and Fish via MCSO Dispatch that they were at the Palo Verde Boat Ramp at Canyon Lake with both parties involved in the collision. Arizona Game and Fish Officers requested MCSO take disposition of this collision as they were ending their shift at the lake for the day. I arrived at the boat ramp at around 1132 hours, and assumed this investigation. 

I contacted several individuals standing along the side of the boat ramp in the shade of a tree. One of the subjects identified himself verbally as Passenger#1, the passenger of vessel two, and the registered owner. Passenger#1 told me that he was riding in the front left seat of his boat (AZ xxxxxx), while his "son", was operating it to his right. Behind them, in the rear seat, was Passenger#1's girlfriend. They were underway in vessel two, heading down channel approaching Beer Can. As they approached a sharp curve in the channel, vessel one turned the corner directly into their path of operation. His son attempted to swerve to the right to avoid a collision, but vessel one struck vessel two in the front, port side.

Also standing in the shade of the tree was an adult female, who identified herself verbally as Operator#2. Operator#2 stated that she was the operator of vessel one, a rented Yamaha personal watercraft (AZ xxxxxx). Operator#2 admitted that this was her first day operating a watercraft. She said she was operating her vessel up channel, and was past Beer Can. Operator#2 described the channel as having a sharp bend, and she was operating her watercraft on the left side of the channel as she negotiated the turn. As Operator#2 rounded the corner, vessel two was directly in her path of operation. Both attempted to avoid a collision, however, her vessel struck the other vessel. There was damage to the bow of the rented Yamaha caused by this collision. 

Deputy #1 and Deputy #2 were also on scene during this collision investigation. They assisted in documenting the damage to both vessels by taking several digital images of each. These images were later copied from camera onto a standard C/D and entered into MCSO Property for safekeeping. 

I issued Operator#2 a citation (A913350) for the following violation:
ARS 5-345F Failing to Use Caution to Avoid a Collision.

Operator#2  was explained this citation in detail, and she signed it appropriately. It should be noted that my body worn camera was worn and activated during this investigation.

There were no injuries reported as a result of this collision. 

No further information.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0026
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/19/2016 at approximately 1605 hours, I was at the Ten Lane boat dock at Lake Pleasant when I was approached by a female, Passenger1, in reference to an injury to her step-daughter, Tuber1, while she was being towed on a tube.  Passenger1 told me that at approximately 1414 hours her husband and family were on their boat in the Agua Fria arm of Lake Pleasant towing a tube with Tuber1 and her friend Tuber2 on it.  As her husband, Operator1, was making a turn the tube picked up speed as it was coming around the starboard side of the boat and hit a wave created by another boat.  Tuber2 fell off of the tube and a short time later Tuber1 fell off flying up in the air, landing head first into the water.  After they recovered the girls from the water, they continued to boat and swim for a few more hours without any complaints from either girl about any injuries.  When it was time to leave, they headed in to the dock and Tuber1 began to complain of plain in her upper torso so they took her to the Ten Lane boat dock and made contact with me to get help for Tuber1.  

I contacted Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office Dispatch to have fire respond to check Tuber1 for injuries.  Peoria Fire Department BR199 and PMT Ambulance responded to the scene for patient care.  After evaluating Tuber1 they transported her to John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital for further treatment.  It should be noted that the injuries to Tuber1 were not life-threatening, and she was alert, talking, and never lost consiousness during the incident.  

My body camera was activated during my entire contact during this incident.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0027
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
on 6/22/2016 at approximately 1440 hours, while boating in the area of Bagley Flatts at Saguaro Lake, W#1 was going straight ahead behind W#2 approximately 80 feet behind hind him. W#2 attempted a sharp left turn and spun out. W#1 attempted to turn right to avoid W#2 and collided into the front port gunnel of W#2. W#1 rear passenger was ejected and knocked unconscious. she was transported to the Saguaro lake aid station by another boater. she had non life threatening injuries consisting of some contusions on her right outside calf. she was transported to Banner Baywood Hospital by Southwest Ambulance with non life threatening injuries. Both operators of the PWCs received no injuries.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0028
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1, A RENTED 2001 WELLCRAFT, WAS BEING OPERATED BY OPERATOR1 ON LAKE HAVASU IN THE AREA OF COPPER CANYON.  VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING A TUBE WITH TWO OCCUPANTS ON SAID TUBE.  WHILE TOWING, OPERATOR1 WAS MAKING SHARP TURNS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO "WHIP" THE TUBE.  OPERATOR1 ADVISED THAT HE WAS TRAVELING BETWEENT 15 AND 20 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE TUBE CAME ALONGSIDE OF THE BOAT'S STARBOARD SIDE.  ONE OF THE SUBJECTS ON THE TUBE JUMPED OFF BECAUSE HE WAS SCARED THAT HE WAS GOING TO HIT THE BOAT.  THE SECOND SUBJECT ON THE TUBE, VICTIM1, STAYED ON THE TUBE.  DURING THE TURN, THE TUBE WITH VICTIM1 ON BOARD, STRUCK THE BOAT'S STARBOARDSIDE, CAUSING VICTIM1 TO HIT THE BOAT AS WELL.  VICTIM1 THEN WENT UNDER THE BOAT, AND RESURFACED BEHIND THE BOAT.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SAID THAT HE SHUT THE MOTOR OFF PRIOR TO VICTIM1 GOIN UNDER THE BOAT.  

THE ROPE THAT WAS BEING USED TO TOW THE TUBE WAS A DOCK TYPE LINE THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET LONG.  THE ROPE WAS NOT MEANT FOR TOWING.  THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT HE THOUGHT THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO THE ROPE BEING TO SHORT.  

VICTIM1 SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO LAND BY VESSEL 1.  HE WAS THEN TRANSPORTED TO HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BY AMBULANCE, WITH A MINOR HEAD INJURY.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0029
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
RESPONSE:

ON 06/25/2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 1522 HOURS I WAS DISPATCHED TO THE NAUTICAL INN
BOAT DOCKS, IN REFERENCE TO A NON-INJURY WATERCRAFT ACCIDENT WITH BOTH PARTIES
AND WATERCRAFT ON SCENE. 

INVOLVED WATERCRAFT #1 CONTACT:

I CONTACTED SUBJECT IDENTIFIED AS OPERATOR#1 WHO HAD BEEN OPERATING A RENTED
2014 BLUE AND WHITE LARSON BEARING ARIZONA AZxxxxxx OWNED BY NAUTICAL
WATER SPORTS. OPERATOR#1 STATED THAT HE HAD MISJUDGED A TURN WHILE ENTERING THE NAUTICAL
INN'S DOCKING AREA AND THE REAR PORT-SIDE OF HIS RENTAL'S SWIM STEP STRUCK THE
SECOND (UN-ATTENDED) WATERCRAFT'S REAR STARBOARD SIDE'S SWIM STEP, CAUSING
DAMAGE TO BOTH VESSELS (APPROXIMATELY $3000 TOTAL BOTH VESSELS). 

INVOLVED WATERCRAFT #2 CONTACT:

2001 HOWARD CUSTOM BEARING CALIFORNIA CFxxxxxx WITH REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFIED
AS OWNER#1 ON SCENE. OWNER#1'S VESSEL WAS DOCKED AND UNATTENDED AT THE TIME
OF INCIDENT.

CONCLUSION:

BASED ON ALL INFORMATION GATHERED OPERATOR#1 WAS ISSUED A CITATION 5-343
FOR THE INCIDENT.

CASE DISPOSITION: STATE FORM COMPLETE / INFORMATION ONLY.
Wed Jul 06 10:33:12 MST 2016
DEPUTY #1.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0030
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 06/27/2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 1054 HOURS I WAS DISPATCHED TO WINDSOR BEACH
LAUNCH RAMP.
REPORTING PARTY CONTACT:
UPON ARRIVAL I CONTACTED THE REPORTING PARTY IDENTIFIED AS OPERATOR#1
WHO ADVISED HE AND PASSENGER IDENTIFIED AS PASSENGER#1 HAD RENTED A 2001
MALIBU 21'' WATERCRAFT FROM WET MONKEY RENTALS AND TRAVELED TO AN UNKNOWN COVE
LOCATED IN THE SOUTH BASIN. AFTER MOORING THE VESSEL IN THE UNKNOWN COVE BOTH HE
AND PASSENGER#1 WENT HIKING UP A TRAIL. WHILE HIKING OPERATOR#1 HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE
RENTED WATERCRAFT AND DID NOT SEE AN ACCIDENT BUT OBSERVED A COUPLE OF
UNIDENTIFIED JET SKI'S IN THE DISTANCE. AFTER ASKING OPERATOR#1 ABOUT THE INCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES WITH INCONSISTENT
INFORMATION, OPERATOR#1 ADMITTED TO PROVIDING FALSE STATEMENTS ABOUT THE INCIDENT.
OPERATOR#1 ADVISED AFTER THE MALIBU WAS RENTED BY PASSENGER#1, HE HAD DRIVEN THE VESSEL TO
"BODY BEACH" WITH FRIEND PASSENGER#1 ON BOARD. UPON ARRIVING AT BODY BEACH
PASSENGER#1 HAD GONE ONTO THE BEACH TO MEET WITH A SECOND FRIEND IDENTIFIED
AS FRIEND#1 WHO HAD DRIVEN TO THE LOCATION WITH PASSENGER#1'S BLUE 2005
BOMBARDIER IN TOW. OPERATOR#1 ANCHORED THE MALIBU APPROXIMATELY 200' FROM THE SHORELINE OF BODY
BEACH AND SWAM TO SHORE. WHILE PASSENGER#1 AND FRIEND#1 WERE TALKING, OPERATOR#1 TOOK THE
BOMBARDIER FOR A RIDE, ULTIMATELY STRIKING THE RENTED (WET MONKEY RENTAL) MALIBU
CAUSING DAMAGE DUE TO SPEED AND RECKLESS OPERATION.
INVOLVED CONTACT:
I SPOKE WITH PASSENGER#1 AND REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT THE INCIDENT. PASSENGER#1
ADVISED THAT AFTER RENTING THE MALIBU FROM WET MONKEY RENTAL'S HE AND WARD
TRAVELED TO BODY BEACH TO MEET FRIEND#1 WHO HAD TRANSPORTED PASSENGER#1'S
JET SKI TO THE LOCATION. I ASKED WHY PASSENGER#1 HAD NOT BEEN OPERATING THE RENTED
WATER CRAFT. PASSENGER#1 STATED THAT OPERATOR#1 HAD MORE EXPERIENCE AS AN OPERATOR SO HE
HAD OPERATOR#1 OPERATE. ONCE AT BODY BEACH, PASSENGER#1 WENT ASHORE TO SPEAK WITH FRIEND#1 WHILE OPERATOR#1
ANCHORED THE RENTED BOAT. AFTER ARRIVING ON SHORE OPERATOR#1 HAD TAKEN PASSENGER#1'S JET
SKI FOR A RIDE CAUSING THE INCIDENT (NOT WITNESSED BY PASSENGER#1). OPERATOR#1 THEN RETURNED TO
ADVISE OF THE INCIDENT.
CONCLUSION:
BOTH PASSENGER#1 AND OPERATOR#1 WERE TRANSPORTED TO CONTACT POINT AFTER WET MONKEY RENTAL
COMPANY RETRIEVED THE DAMAGED MALIBU (APPROXIMATELY $3000.00) PER EMPLOYEES.
ONCE AT CONTACT POINT OPERATOR#1 WAS ISSUED A CRIMINAL CITATION FOR RECKLESS OPERATION
OF A PWC AND RELEASED.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0031
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 0723 hours on 7-2-16, the boat belonging to new boat owners #1 and #2, became swamped while on Lake Pleasant.

The couple had put in the water at approximate 0500 hours, motored to the shore opposite the Lake Pleasant 10 lane ramp to do some fishing.  Due to the windy and choppy lake conditions the couple decided to return to the 10 lane and headed back across the lake.  Approximately 1000 feet from the 10 lane the swells became so high the boat became swamped and capsized.

A passing Pontoon boat (AZxxxxxx) stopped to render assistance and brought the owners to the 10 lane dock and returned to the overturned boat.  The operator of the pontoon boat was able to tow the owner's boat to the shore where they righted it and prepared to remove it from the lake.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0032
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3, 2016 at approximately 1205 hours, V1 was traveling up river at approximately 30 to 35 miles per hour near the Arizona shoreline of Davis Camp South. V2 was traveling down river at approximately 5 to 10 miles per hour near the Arizona shoreline of Davis Camp South. V2 was heading in to their camp at Davis Camp South. Subject1 was operating V1 and realized V2 and V1 were on a collision path. Subject1 attempted to make a right hand evasive maneuver. Subject1 reported hitting a wave, which coupled with the speed and time at which the evasive maneuver was made, caused conditions which created the collision. Subject2, the passenger on V1, was ejected but uninjured. All 3 occupants of V2 were ejected. Subject2 assisted Subject3 to V1 and to shore. Subject4 and Subject5 were assisted by unknown persons to shore. Subject3 and Subject5 received contusion and abrasion injuries. Subject1 received a "jammed" hip injury. Subject1 was cited for operation at unsafe speed to avoid collision.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0033
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-4-2016 at about 1345 hours, Operator#1 and four of his family members were cruising in his 1979 16-foot Rayson Craft speed boat. They were travelling upchannel while towing a floatation tube with another of his family members on it. They stopped to change the person on the tube with a passenger in the boat. Shortly after getting underway again, the operator, Operator#1, noticed a large amount of water in the back of his boat, so he came to a stop to try to bail some of the water. He also turned on the bildge pump but the water was now coming over the back of the boat. The boat sunk, with the bow about two feet out of the water. A passing boater stopped to render aid. MCSO deputies and Officers from the Arizona Department of Game and Fish responded.  There were no injuries found.  Officers from Arizona Game and Fish towed the boat to Bat Cave Cove where it sunk in approximately 22 feet of water.  

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0034
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL PULLING THREE SKIIERS ON A TUBE UNDERWAY IN THE MOUTH OF THE BAY ON CANYON LAKE, TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, AZ.

VESSEL STRUCK A WAKE CAUSING THE TUBE TO JUMP AND TURN OVER.  ONE FEMALE SKIIER SUFFERED A CONTUSION TO THE FOREHEAD AT THE TIME OF CRASH.  

SKIIER NEVER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS UNTIL AFTER THE INCIDENT.  SKIIER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS TWICE AFTER THE CRASH, SUFFERED SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS AND WAS ONLY ALERT AND ORIENTED TO WHERE SHE WAS AT.

A MEDICAL EVALUATION WAS CONDUCTED ON THE INJURED SKIIER AND SHE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSPORTED TO SCOTTSDALE OSBORN HOSPITAL VIA AIR EVAC 4.

THE OPERATOR SHOWED NO SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF IMPAIRMENT AFTER THE CRASH.

NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN.

THIS REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0035
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/22/2016 at approximately 1200 hours, I was dispatched to the report of a boating accident in the northern part of Lake Pleasant, near Humbug Creek.  The caller was advising a Personal Watercraft had been involved in an accident and the operator was complaining of back injuries.  The call had been given to MCSO from Peoria Police.  Several minutes had passed before I was dispatched to the scene.  

I launched a boat and proceeded north in an attempt to locate the accident scene. Peoria Fire was reportedly on scene and treating the operator.  As I was working my way up the Lake, I was advised Peoria Fire was transporting the individual to the Ten Lane Boat Ramp to meet the ambulance.  Sergeant#1 drove to the Ten Lane to meet Peoria's fire boat, while I continued up the Lake to find the scene.

Very shortly I was advised by Sergeant#1, the PWC had been towed to Jet Ski Point and was being loaded onto the trailer and that Operator1 was refusing treatment.  

I made my way to the area near Jet Ski Point and spoke to Operator1.  Operator1 advised he was riding near Humbug Cove when hit a wake from another boat and was "bounced off" his ski.  Operator1, complained of lower back pain and will seek medical attention on his own.  Operator1 signed a refusal of treatment to Peoria Fire. 

NOTHING FURTHER.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0036
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER, FOLLOWING VESSEL 2, PASSING HARRAHS.  THEY HAD JUST EXITED THE NO WAKE ZONE WHEN THE DRIVER OF VESSEL 1 WAS STRUCK BY A BUG AND BLINDED.  VESSEL 1 THEN STRUCK THE BACK OF VESSEL 2 CAUSING THE PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 TO FALL OFF.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0037
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 29, 2016 at around 1815, I was traveling northbound on the Colorado river near Coors Island when I saw an adult female in the water along the east edge of the river.  She was waving both arms at me and appeared to be in distress.  I pulled up alongside her and after a few moments, was able to assist her onto my patrol vessel.  I notified the communications center of the situation and Deputy#1 and Deputy#2 arrived in their vessels within a few minutes.

The female was identified as Victim1.  In speaking with her, she said she was traveling north on the Colorado river and hit a high wave, which caused her to fall off of her Sea Doo and into the water.  She complained of pain in her left leg.  When I looked at her leg it was swollen and it appeared as though she had a fibular fracture.  The Sea Doo she was riding had shut off and floated into nearby tulles.

I transported Victim1 to Fisher's Landing dock where YPG EMS was waiting.  She declined treatment and transport to the Yuma Regional Medical Center and said she would have a friend or relative take her.  The Sea Doo was driven back to the Fisher's Landing dock by her adult son.

Impairment did not appear to be a factor in this accident and there was no damage to the personal watercraft.

Sgt. 1


BARDID: AZ-2016-0038
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of V1 was less than forthcoming with the information about the accident.  He would not give responding officers an accurate time or location or accurate details of what happened.  The PWC is owned by a rental company and the report was taken for information only.  It is assumed he hit something.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0039
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-17-16 at about 1407 hrs. there was a watercraft accident on the Colorado River in front of 2251 Hwy 68 Bullhead City, Mohave County, AZ 86429. A boat was traveling north on the Colorado River and a personal watercraft made a port turn in front of the boat. One of the PWC occupants was flown by Care Flight to UMC in Las Vegas, NV from the scene. The other PWC occupant was transported to the hospital and also later flown to UMC in Las Vegas, NV. No one on the boat was injured.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0040
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 23, 2016 at approximately 1040 hours, a vessel approached the Canyon Lake Maricopa County Sheriff''s Aid Station to report of injuries sustained while the vessel was underway and towing recreational tubers.

The occupants were contacted and it was found that 2 persons who were riding on an inflatable "Hot Dog" sustained head injuries after the vessel and tube struck a wake and the tubers heads collided with each other.  

A medical evaluation and treatment was provided to the tubers by Dep#1 who is an Arizona Department of Health certified paramedic.  Injured Person 1 was subsequently transported by Rural Metro Ambulance 859 to Banner Baywood Hospital for further evaluation.  Injured Person 2 was subsequently refused further medical treatment.  

The operator exhibited no signs or symptoms of impairment during the initial contact and contact thereafter.  There was no evidence of any collision with a watercraft or fixed object such as a rock.

Informational purposes only. 

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0041
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 7/23/2016 AT ABOUT 1400 HOURS A VESSEL BEARING ARIZONA REGISTRATION NUMBERS XXXX XX WAS PULLING A TUBE WITH THREE PERSONS ON IT NEAR BEAR CAN POINT ON CANYON LAKE, TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, AZ.

THE TUBE FLIPPED OVER AND ONE OF THE PASSENGERS INJURED HER NECK, HEAD AND BACK.  THE FEMALE WAS LATER IDENTIFIED AS VICTIM1 AND TRANSPORTED TO THE CANYON LAKE MARINA CAMPGROUND WHERE MCSO WAS DISPATCHED FOR AN INJURED PERSON.

ON ARRIVAL VICTIM1 RECEIVED MEDICAL EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FROM PARAMEDIC DEPUTY#1.  DEPUTY#1 COMPLETED A PATIENT CARE REPORT (PCR).  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT, SEE DEPUTY#1'S PCR.

AMR AMBULANCE 121 ARRIVED ON SCENE AND TRANSPORTED VICTIM1 TO BANNER IRONWOOD HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER TREATMENT.

THIS CONTACT WAS CAPTURED USING MY BODY WORN CAMERA. 

REPORT CLOSED - FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0042
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/29/2016 at approximately 1900 hours, a very strong summer time monsoon struck the Lake Pleasant area.  The storm came from the north and impacted the lower lake near the Ten Lane Boat Ramp with very high winds and waves which neared six feet in height.

As the storm impacted the area, I was parked in my marked MCSO Patrol Expedition at the Ten Lane Ramp and witnessed the incident that followed.

When the storm struck the Ramp area, the operator of a seventeen foot Bayliner Quantum fishing vessel, AZ xxxx, was attempting to load his boat onto the trailer.  Operator#1 advised as he was attempting to load the boat, waves began to come over the transom of the vessel and began to swamp the vessel.  Operator#1 stated he quickly attached the winch strap and drug his boat out of the water onto the concrete ramp to avoid further damage.  

According to Operator#1, the boat suffered approximately $3000 worth of damage.

The vessel was eventually removed from the ramp by the owner.

Photos of the incident were taken and placed into the MCSO Crime Lab.

NOTHING FURTHER.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0043
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/29/2016 at approximately 1900 hours, a very strong summer time monsoon storm struck the Lake Pleasant area.  The storm came from the north and impacted the lower lake near the Ten Lane Boat Ramp with very high winds and waves which neared six feet in height. 

As the storm impacted the area, I was parked in my marked MCSO Patrol Expedition at the Ten Lane Ramp and witnessed the incident that followed.

When the storm hit, two vessels, AZ xxxxxx and AZ xxxxxx were docked at the western dock at the Ten Lane Ramp.  The respective owners and their families were attempting to hold the vessels in position as the storm battered the dock.  Both vessels made contact numerous times as the wind increased.  

During this time, Vessel number three, AZ xxxxxx, being operated by Operator#1, attempted to load onto the trailer.  As the boat made contact with the trailer, the wind blew the vessel sideways and onto the concrete ramp.  The seventeen foot Bayliner was then lifted and tossed into vessels number one and two.  I then ordered all three parties to exit the area as the storm was growing in intensity.  This was causing the dock and gang plank to twist and toss up and down and side to side.  Additionally numerous times during this storm the docks were submerged.  

Vessel three eventually came to rest under the gang plank and had suffered severe, possibly total damage. 

During the struggle to secure vessel number two, Subject#1, 3/16/1986 was tossed onto the dock and suffered a injury to her left collar bone area.  Peoria Fire Unit 199 responded to the scene and treated Subject#1.  Subject#1 refused to be transported by Fire.

All of the vessels involved, according to the owners of the vessels, suffered substantial damage during the incident. 

All vessels were removed from the scene, by either the owners or orders of the owners.

Photos of the aftermath of the storm were taken and entered into the MCSO Crime Lab.

NOTHING FURTHER.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0044
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-29-16 at approximately 2018 hours I was directed to respond to Pleasant Harbor Marina in reference to a boat which had been swamped due to a storm.  The operator and passengers of the boat were reported safe and at the Pleasant Harbor Marina.
I contacted the operator of the boat Operator#1.  Operator#1 assured me repeatedly that the group was okay.  I then asked Operator#1 to tell me what had happened and he told me the following.

Operator#1 and his group put their boat (belonging to his brother) onto the water at from the Pleasant Harbor Marina at approximately 1230 hours.  At approximately 1845 hours, while boating in the area of "1702 ROC, the weather became unexpectedly very violent, causing the lake to become very rough.

The group decided to return to the Pleasant Harbor marina and end their time on the lake.  As they headed south on the lake, the same general direction the storm was coming from, the boat became swamped from the swells on the lake and the motor of the boat stopped working.  The group was able to beach the boat on the eastern shore of the lake, just south of the "1702 Rock." The group jumped off the boat and scrambled up the shore and called 9-1-1.

A passing boat saw the group on the shore, beached their boat, took on the stranded boaters and returned them Pleasant Harbor Marina where they stood by for a Deputy to respond.

Operator#1 was unable to provide the registration or hull number for their boat.  With the help of Pleasant Harbor Marina staff, the names of all on the stranded boat was obtained.  I provided Operator#1 with my name, serial number and the report number.

The following day by going out on the water I was able to locate the boat on the shore at GPS coordinates, 33.89138; -112.270367, the bow and about half of the boat was submerged.  I photographed the boat and obtained the hull number.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0045
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PER THE UNINVOLVED CALLER,  THE VESSEL RAN AGROUND "WEST OF 3 MILE ON SOUTH SHORE" OF LAKE. CALLER WAS IN CAR CALLING FROM MP238 ON SR88. CALLER SAW WOMAN HOLDING HER HEAD AND MAN TRYING TO PUSH PONTOON BACK INTO WATER. 
 
VESSEL WAS LATER LOCATED AT BOAT RAMP WITH DAMAGE TO PORT PONTOON IN FRONT. 

WOMAN WAS FLOWN TO HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. 

OPERATOR WAS ARRESTED FOR OUI.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0046
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/07/2016 at approximately 0855 hours,  Operator1 took his wife Passenger1, daughter Passenger2, niece Passenger3 and their two dogs out for a boat ride aboard his 19' Searay Cuddy Cabin.  Operator1 had dropped the boat at the 10 Lane boat ramp at Lake Pleasant.  After putting the boat in the water, Operator1 said he turned on his blower motor while they were loading stuff onto the boat.  After everything was placed onto the boat, Operator1 said the boat was started and he let it idle for a little bit before heading out.  He said there was nothing unusual with the boat at this time.  Operator1 said they idled north away from the 10 lane through the no wake zone.  He stated after passing the No Wake Buoy, he accelerated the boat and there was an explosion in the engine compartment.  The explosion blew the engine cover off and sent a flame approximately 10' into the air.  Passenger2 and Passenger3 were sitting in the back of the boat when the explosion happened. Passenger3 was seated behind Operator1 and Passenger2 was seated behind Passenger1.  Operator1 told me he grabbed both girls and pulled them to the front of the boat and then grabbed the 2 dogs and threw them into the lake.  Passenger1 was in the middle of the boat and away from the explosion.  Operator1 stated he then grabbed his fire extinguisher and tried to put out the fire.  While using the spraying the fire, Operator1 stated the extinguisher malfunctioned, but the fire was out.  During his effort to put out the fire, Passenger1, Passenger2 and Passenger3 all jumped into the lake.  Operator1 added that some time while putting out the fire, he burned his left hand on the finger tips.  

After the fire was out, Operator1 and a couple on a nearby pontoon boat helped the girls, Passenger1 and the dogs out of the water.  Everyone was put aboard the pontoon boat and Operator1''s boat was towed back to the 10 lane ramp.  Peoria Rescue 199 arrived a few minutes later and began treating Passenger3 and Passenger2. It was estimated that Passenger3 had burns over 15% of her body.  Most of the burns were on her back and arms.  Passenger2 had approximately 5% over her body burns and they were on her back and arms.  Based on the amount of burns, Peoria Fire had Passenger3 flown to the Maricopa County Medical Center Burn Unit.  Passenger2 was also taken to the MCMC Burn Unit, but by ground ambulance.

While the girls were being treated, Operator1 was at the boat checking on his wife and the dogs.  He was asked if there had been any issues with the boat prior to this incident.  He told me that he had recently replaced the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor because it had rusted out.  He stated that while the boat was idling, he did not notice anything wrong.  I asked Operator1 if anyone on the boat was wearing a life vest at the time of the accident and he told me no, but there were numerous vests on board the boat.  He added that everyone knew how to swim.  After the girls were transported, Operator1 put his boat on his trailer and pulled it from the lake.  I watched him remove the boat and them advised him that we were going to take custody of the boat while there was an ongoing accident investigation.  Operator1 told me he understood and unhooked the trailer from his truck. I was later advised that the boat is not insured.  I then towed the boat to the Lake Pleasant Operations Center to secure it.  Detective#1was advised of the call and stated that a Lake Patrol Detective would come out to the lake to evaluate the boat on Monday or Tuesday of the coming week.

No diagram was attached due to it being a single vessel catching on fire.   My Office issued body camera was not on during this call as I was involved with helping the injured patients and neglected to activate it.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0049
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:13:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Both V1 and V2 were traveling south bound on the Colorado River inside Bullhead City, Arizona.  Both were closer to the Arizona shoreline.  V1 was to the right and slightly in front of V2.  The operator of V1 made a quick turn to port and crossed over in front of V2.  V2 struck V1 and went over top of V1.  Operator 1 was struck on the back and was ejected into the water.  Operator 1 was removed from the water and CPR was started.  He was pronounced deceased at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.  An autopsey revealed that O1 sustained a lacerated spleen, left lung and had several broken ribs on the left side.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0050
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHWEST AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, TOWING A TUBE WITH THREE CHILDREN ON IT.  VESSEL #1 TURNED RIGHT CAUSING THE TUBE TO SWING OUT AND CAPSIZE.  THE THREE CHILDREN WERE EJECTED FROM THE TUBE WHEN IT CAPSIZED.  THE VICTIM IMPACTED THE WATER RESULTING IN THE DESCRIBED INJURY (BROKEN HUMOROUS ARM BONE).


