# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: ND-2022-0004
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Bay
NearestCityorTown: Devils Lake
County: Benson County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 3rd of July 2022, we got a call about a boat accident on Easy Bay Devils lake at approximately 1645.  The information that we received was that there were two females in the water just north of Lake Haven campground.  We rushed over to the area when we met the pontoon boat that we were looking for.  The boat was not moving very fast and when we got near it there was a female driving the boat in distress saying that her passenger was cut up from the boat.  The female driving the boat was saying that she didn't know how to drive the boat.  I told her that I would pull up alongside the pontoon and drop of GW2 to drive the boat straight into Lake Haven campground and boat launch.  I took my boat and headed to Lake Haven to make sure that EMS was on scene which they were.  When we got to the dock we got the injured female off of the boat and into the ambulance to head to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.  I then went and interviewed the driver, Operator.  I told Operator to tell me what had happened.  She stated that they were heading from Estenson's Landing to meet a friend in Mission bay.  They didn't realize that they had driven into a bunch of tree stumps, and they slowed down.  At this point the passenger, Injured, walked up to the front of the pontoon to watch for stumps, and she happened to fall into the water and fell between the two pontoons and she was struck by the motor.  When Operator realized that she had been struck by the boat and was bleeding in the water, Operator put a life jacket on herself and swam a life jacket out to Injured.  They then got up into the boat and started to head in when we met up with them on the water.  Operator told me that she had one seltzer alcoholic beverage, but that was it and I confirmed this statement by the one empty can in the cooler.  I took down all the information on the boat and told her that she was not going to be in any trouble as it was an accident.


BARDID: ND-2022-0005
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brush Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mercer
County: McLean
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
at approximately 1755 hours, District Game Warden (DGW) received a call from State Radio regarding a boating accident on Brush Lake near Mercer, ND. The McLean County Sherrifs? Office had forwarded a report they that they received from V1 Operator that she had hit a boat that was on a lift. The owner of the boat on the lift was later identified as V2 owner.  DGW gave V1 Operator a call at 1800 hours and identified himself. DGW asked V1 Operator what happened. V1 Operator said that she was driving a pontoon (2012 Sylvan with ND registration) on the northwest side of Brush Lake. V1 Operator said that she looked down and when she looked back up, she was headed for V2 owner's boat (2009 Bayliner with ND registration) that was sitting on a lift near a dock. V1 Operator said that she was unable to avoid hitting the boat and hit the rear of V2 owner's boat. V1 Operator said that there were no injuries. V1 Operator sounded coherent on the phone and was not slurring words. V1 Operator said that she had not been drinking alcohol. V1 Operator said that her boat had some minor damage to the front portion of one of the pontoons. V1 Operator said that V2 owner's boat had damage to the lower unit, and that the boat lift was bent from her pontoon pushing V2 owner's boat into the support arm of the boat lift. V1 Operator offered to send DGW photos that she took of the incident. V1 Operator provided a phone number for V2 owner. DGW explained to V1 Operator that he would speak to V2 owner and determine if a Recreational Boat Accident Report would be required to be filled out based on the amount of damage to his boat. 

 
V2 owner said that he was down on the dock and had put his boat on the lift after being out on the lake. He was putting on the boat cover when V1 Operator's pontoon crashed into his boat. V2 owner said that that the lower unit had chunks taken out, as well as a hole. There was fiberglass damage from when the boat was pushed off the lift. The support arm of the boat lift was also bent in the collision. V2 owner said that the boat was on the trailer and at their cabin. DGW planned to meet with V2 owner the next day to document the damage to his boat and property. 


On 07/04/2022 DGW met with V2 owner at his cabin located on Brush Lake. V2 owner showed DGW the damage to the boat. The boat appeared to have been impacted primarily on the stern-drive portion of the engine. There were 2 chunks taken out of the starboard side of the anti-ventilation plate, as well as one hole on top of the sterndrive engine. V2 owner commented that the boat was very hard to steer when he drove it to the landing to load the boat, and he believed that the steering was compromised. There was a scuff to the starboard side transom fiberglass. The scuff was though the gel coat, and the fibers of the fiberglass were visible. V2 owner believed that it was caused when the boat was pushed off the lift. V2 owner then took DGW down to the dock to show damage to the boat lift. The rear support leg was visibly bent. V2 owner said that it was bent worse, but that he was able to bend it back some. DGW photographed the damage to the boat and to the lift. V2 owner was provided a voluntary statement form to fill out regarding the accident. 


At approximately 1110 hours, DGW met with V1 Operator at her cabin on Brush Lake. DGW spoke with V1 Owner and V1 Operator upon arriving at the cabin. V1 Owner showed DGW the damage to the pontoon. The damage was to the starboard side pontoon. There were chunks taken out of the front edge of the pontoon, and a dent on the outside of the pontoon. There were no puncture marks to the pontoon, and V1 Owner indicated that it was only cosmetic and that they were unsure if they would fix it.


BARDID: ND-2022-0006
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pelican Lake
NearestCityorTown: Minnewauikan
County: Benson County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat hit a stump and they lost the lower unit of the motor. With the weather the boat then started taking on water, capsized and flipped.


BARDID: ND-2022-0008
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stump Lake
NearestCityorTown: Tolna
County: Nelson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 19, 2022 Warden met with Operator at his home in rural Tolna.  Operator had removed his boat from stump lake and had it on a trailer in his yard. Operator went through his story of what happened again.  He stated that he was driving along in the boat when he felt some vibration, hear a load noise, then the engine RPMs went up, immediately the boat slowed down and began to take on water.
 

Warden examined the boat.  It was a 2000 Ebbtide that was 21 feet long with an inboard motor. The boat had little damage to the hull, other than a few scrapes/scratches.  The ladder in the back was bent.  It was evident that the boat was almost completely submerged.  Warden put the boat in gear and was able to turn the prop.  Warden could feel grinding and some play in the drive train of the boat.  It was evident that there was damage or break in the drive train of the boat.  When that damage occurred it must have damaged a seal or created a small opening where water poured into the boat.  It was impossible for Warden to see exactly where the break/damage occurred without having to disassemble portions of the lower unit, but it was obvious that there was a mechanical issue.  Operator stated that when the boat was taking on water, it was coming in behind the engine of the boat.

Did not get a shop estimate. DId not turn into insurance.  Doing repair work himself.


BARDID: ND-2022-0009
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Whiteshield
County: McLean
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 Operator said that V1 Owner went to go get the truck and trailer, and she turned from the dock driving away. V1 Operator said that as she was turning, the dog in the boat was acting up, and she may have got distracted when she made contact with the other boat. V1 Owner said he observed V1 Operator get close to the parked pontoon as he was backing up the trailer.

The damage on the Skeeter boat would have been bow to stern as indicated by the fiberglass, gouging, and transfer marks during contact, again consistent with striking V2 owner's pontoon outboard motor skeg in the upright position.


BARDID: ND-2022-0010
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he was heading in and drove onto the sandbar.  Operator estimated his speed was around 15 mph and the boat was occupied by himself, 2 kids with life jackets on, and a woman. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NE-2014-0001
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Niobrara River
NearestCityorTown: Niobrara
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 43 year old female was piloting a row boat with 3 other people on board, on the river in swift water.  The boat valued at $200 sank and was not recoverable. All were safely rescued by an airboat.  Boat is a total loss and unrecoverable.


BARDID: NE-2014-0002
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Branched Oak Lake
NearestCityorTown: Raymond
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 26 year old male made a sharp turn causing another 26 year old male to be thrown overboard and was struck by prop.  Male was sitting on gunwale and operator cited for reckless operation.  Lifejackets not in use


BARDID: NE-2014-0003
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bridgeport State Lakes
NearestCityorTown: Bridgeport
County: Morrill
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat was operated by a 38 year old male and was drifting when operator stood up, lost his balance, and fell overboard.  Lifejacket was not in use.  Operator became unconscious and was rescued from near drowning by Good Samaritan who performed CPR. Victim was treated and released from local hospital.


BARDID: NE-2014-0006
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis and Clark Lake
NearestCityorTown: Yankton, SD
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was just finishing wake boarding and getting everyone on board.  Vessel 2 collided with vessel 1 causing substantial damage.


BARDID: NE-2014-0007
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Platte River
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Airboat was travelling on Platte River when it struck a submerged object.  A passenger was thrown from the boat, taken to the hospital, and release with minor injuries.


BARDID: NE-2014-0008
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawnee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Malcolm
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 going south on the west side of the lake.  Vessel 2 was going west towards vessel 1.  Vessel 2 failed to give way to vessel 1 and collided with vessel 1 causing damage to vessel 1 and injury to operator of vessel 2.


BARDID: NE-2014-0009
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCONAUGHY
NearestCityorTown: LEMOYNE
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC #1 WAS CRUISING AND OPERATOR NOT PAYING ATTENTION.  PWC #2 WAS CRUISING IN A CROSSING DIRECTION TO #2.  PWC #1 CRASHED INTO THE PORT SIDE OF PWC #2 CAUSING DAMAGE AND A BROKEN LEG TO OPERATOR #2.


BARDID: NE-2014-0010
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCONAUGHY
NearestCityorTown: LEMOYNE
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
TUBERS RIDING A TUBE PULLED BY VESSEL #1 HIT A WAVE AND THE TWO TUBERS BUMPED HEADS.  ONE TUBER HOSPITALIZED WITH HEAD INJURY.


BARDID: NE-2014-0011
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MALONEY
NearestCityorTown: NORTH PLATTE
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 TRAVELLING ON LAKE WHEN ENGINE STALLED AND DIED.  WIND AND WAVES BECAME LARGER AND WATER CAME OVER THE TRANSOM CAUSING THE BOAT TO PARTIALLY SINK.  THE VESSEL WAS THEN PUSHED INTO A WALL NEAR THE DAM CAUSING DAMAGE.


BARDID: NE-2014-0012
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCONAUGHY
NearestCityorTown: OGALLALA
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 ENGINE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START.  WAVES FROM THE STORM CRASHED THE VESSEL INTO ROCKS ON SOUTH SIDE OF LAKE MCCONAUGHY CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL.  A PASSENGER STRAINED/SPRAINED HIS ANKLE GETTING OUT OF THE VESSEL AND WAS HOSPITALIZED.


BARDID: NE-2014-0013
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRIDGEPORT SRA
NearestCityorTown: BRIDGEPORT
County: MORRILL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS ANCHORED IN THE NW BAY OF THE MAIN LAKE.  THREE PEOPLE WERE PLAYING ON A TUBE TIED TO THE BACK OF VESSEL 1.  VESSEL #2 WAS PULLING A TUBE WITH RIDERS.  VESSEL #2 BEGAN CIRCLING AROUND VESSEL #2 AND ON THIRD CIRCLE COLLIDED WITH VESSEL #1 CAUSING DAMAGE AND INJURIES when two people on V1 fell in the boat.


BARDID: NE-2014-0014
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCONAUGHY
NearestCityorTown: LEMOYNE
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #2HIT THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL #1.  OPERATOR #1 ATTEMPTED TO AVOID THE COLLISION BUT STATED THAT IT APPEARED THAT THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 SPED UP.


BARDID: NE-2014-0015
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TEKAMAH
County: BURT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 CRUISING DOWNSTREAM WHEN OPERATOR LOST STEERING AND THE VESSEL VEERED OFF COURSE AND FLIPPED OVER TRAPPING 3  PASSENGERS UNDER THE BOAT AND EJECTING 5.  ALL OCCUPANTS MADE IT TO SHORE WITHOUT INJURY.  THE VESSEL WAS LAST SEEN FLOATING DOWN THE RIVER WITH ONLY IT'S BOW UP.  THE VESSEL WAS NEVER RECOVERED.


BARDID: NE-2014-0016
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FREMONT SRA #20
NearestCityorTown: FREMLONT
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC #1 WAS SITTING, DRIFTING, AT THE WEST END OF THE LAKE.  PWC #2 COLLIDED WITH PWC #1 CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND INJURING A  9 YEAR OLD PASSENGER WHO REQUIRED HOSPITAIZATION. PWC#2 LEFT THE SCENE WITHOUT REPORTINGL


BARDID: NE-2014-0018
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VICTORY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FREMONT
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WESTBOUND ON THE LAKE PULLING A TUBE WITH 4 OCCUPANTS.  VESSEL #2 TRAVELLING TOO CLOSE TO TUBE AND COLLIDED WITH TUBE INJURING A 35 YEAR OLD FEMALE.  FEMALE WAS TRANSPORTED TO LOCAL HOSPITAL.


BARDID: NE-2014-0019
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FREMONT SRA LAKE #20
NearestCityorTown: FREMONT
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF PWC #1 WAS GOING TOO FAST TO STOP, LET OFF THROTTLE, AND COLLIDED WITH BEACH.  HE SUFFERED INTERNAL INJURIES AND WAS TREATED AT LOCAL HOSPITAL.


BARDID: NE-2014-0021
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHNSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ELWOOD
County: GOSPER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 STALLED AND WAS WIND BLOWN TO THE SHORE.  SEVERAL PEOPLE WAS PUSHING THE VESSEL FROM THE ROCKY SHORE AS SOMEONE STARTED THE VESSEL AND THE PROP STRUCK A 49 YEAR OLD FEMALE IN THE BACK AND LEG.  SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO LOCAL HOSPITAL.


BARDID: NE-2014-0022
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEAVER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MURRAY
County: CASS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TOWING A TUBER IN A WESTBOUND DIRECTION ON THE LAKE.  VESSEL #2 WAS ALSO WESTBOUND AT A SLOW SPEED.  VESSEL #1 SEEMED TO BE PASSING VESSEL #2 BUT OPERATOR WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND WAS WATCHING HIS TUBER.  VESSEL #1 COLLIDED WITH VESSEL #2 CAUSING DAMAGE TO #1, OVER $2,000.


BARDID: NE-2014-0024
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHNSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ELWOOD
County: DAWSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS PULLING A TUBE WHEN TUBER FELL FROM TUBE HITTING HIS HEAD ON PLASTIC TOW ROPE TIE.  TUBER WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH HEAD INJURY.


BARDID: NE-2014-0026
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SCHOOLHOUSE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NENZEL
County: CHERRY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two fishermen ages 82 and 73 were fishing when the 82 year old stood up and fell overboard causing the vessel to capsize.  Both persons were transported to a local hospital where they were treated for hypothermia and released.


BARDID: NE-2014-0027
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCONAUGHY
NearestCityorTown: KEYSTONE
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 (PWC) WAS LEAVING THE AREA FOLLOWING VESSEL #2 TOO CLOSELY JUMPING WAKE AND COLLIDED WITH STARBOARD REAR OF  VESSEL #2 CAUSING OVER $2500 DAMAGE.


BARDID: NE-2014-0028
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VICTORY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FREMONT
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC OPERATOR DROVE PWC  TOO CLOSE TO TREES OVERHANGING THE LAKE.  PWC SUSTAINED $800 DAMAGE AND OPERATOR RECEIVED SEVERAL LACERATIONS CAUSING HER TO BE HOSPITALIZED FOR TREATMENT.


BARDID: NE-2014-0029
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST SHORES LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OMAHA
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 27 year old female suffered a broken ankle and lacerations from a prop strike after she jumped from the boat and was backed over by a  boat operated by a 26 year old male. Female was treated at hospital and released.


BARDID: NE-2014-0030
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE POND
NearestCityorTown: OGALLALA
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Witness stated victim (operator vessel A) was seen on kayak on pond.  Witness was out of sight of victim, hear splash, returned to area, saw victim struggling in water next to capsized kayak.  Victim continued to struggle while witness encouraged him to let go of the kayak and swim to shore, then victim suddenly quit struggling and went under. Witness swam to victim, pulled to shore, began CPR and called 911.  Victim was transported to hospital where he died.


BARDID: NE-2015-0001
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WOODCLIFF LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 26 year old male collided with a dock, boat, and boat lift causing $1,000 to his boat and $10,000 to the dock/boat/lift.  A rainstorm caused obstructed vision.


BARDID: NE-2015-0002
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: OMAHA
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The lower unit of a boat operated by a 52 year old male exploded causing damage to the transom and caused the boat to sink.  Loss of the boat = $3,200.


BARDID: NE-2015-0003
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWANSON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: TRENTON
County: HITCHCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 66 year old male struck a submerged object with engine lower unit, breaking off the transom and sinking.  The boat is a $3,000 loss.


BARDID: NE-2015-0004
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALAMUS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BURWELL
County: LOUP
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
72 year old boat operator drowned after he fell from his boat while docking.  The boat drifted away from the dock and he attempted to swim after it.  He was not wearing a lifejacket.


BARDID: NE-2015-0005
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PLUM CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: COZAD
County: DAWSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 30 year old male boat operator was pulling a 56 year old male on a tube.  The 56 year old fell from the tube injuring his shoulder and had to be hospitalized.


BARDID: NE-2015-0006
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALAMUS SRA
NearestCityorTown: BURWEL
County: LOUP
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 51 year old male PWC operator fell from his PWC and was struck by a PWC operated by a 37 year old male.  The 51 year old was hospitalized with a head injury.


BARDID: NE-2015-0007
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MALONEY
NearestCityorTown: NORTH PLATTE
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 37 year old male PWC operator broke his leg when he fell from his PWC.  The fall was caused by excessive speed and wake jumping


BARDID: NE-2015-0008
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FREMONT LAKE #10
NearestCityorTown: FREMONT
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 33 year old female PWC operator cut her leg when she fell from the PWC she was riding.  Fall was caused by losing control over a wake. Lake traffic was heavy.


BARDID: NE-2015-0009
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CROFTON
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
68 year old died from blunt force trauma from a boat striking her after colliding with the boat she was on.  She was in a boat that was drifting while the striking boat underway and driven by a 68 year old male.  The 68 year old charged with manslaughter


BARDID: NE-2015-0010
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS & CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CROFTON
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 23 year old female PWC operator and her 23 year old male passenger were hospitalized for hypothermia after falling from their PWC.  Weather caused mishap.


BARDID: NE-2015-0011
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCONAUGHY
NearestCityorTown: LEMOYNE
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 15 year old male collided with a drifting PWC operated by a 21 year old male.
Damage to both PWC = $5,500


BARDID: NE-2015-0012
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAWNEE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EMERALD
County: LANCASTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 28 year old male was hospitalized for hypothermia when his small, inflatable raft capsized and he could not get back in.


BARDID: NE-2015-0014
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCONAUGHY
NearestCityorTown: OGALLALA
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 25 year old male collided with a 21 year old female standing in the water near the beach.  Female was transported to hospital with injured ankle.  Operator cited for no education certification.


BARDID: NE-2015-0015
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WILLOW CREEK SRA
NearestCityorTown: PIERCE
County: PIERCE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
73 year old drowned after she slipped and fell from a dock while stepping off a pontoon boat.  She was wearing a manual inflatable lifejacket that was not deployed.  The boat operator was a 57 year old male.


BARDID: NE-2015-0016
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VICTORY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FREMONT
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 21 year old male crashed into an anchored boat.  Operator lost control because of off-throttle steering.  Damage to the boat = $500 and the PWC = $1500. Operator cited for no education certification.


BARDID: NE-2015-0017
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIDARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GRAND ISLAND
County: HALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 19 year old male was towing a skier with a 19 year old passenger hanging onto the ski rope.  The skier fell and the passenger had fingers severed and he was hospitalized


BARDID: NE-2015-0018
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCONAUGHY
NearestCityorTown: LEWELLEN
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 22 year old female capsized in a storm and operator was unable to re-board.  She received injuries from the storm’s hail stones.  $250 damage to the PWC


BARDID: NE-2015-0020
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GINGER WOODS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: VALLEY
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A 45 year old female boat operator was pulling three females on a tube (ages 12, 12, 13) when she swung the boat wide to avoid a collision with a downed skier.  The tubers then collided with a boat causing injuries to all three tubers. Operator was cited for careless boat operation


BARDID: NE-2015-0021
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CROFTON
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 43 year old male boat operator was pulling a 16 year old male on a tube when the tuber fell off the tube and was knocked out.  He was transported to hospital and released.


BARDID: NE-2015-0022
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCONAUGHY
NearestCityorTown: KEYSTONE
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 19 year old female capsized causing a 37 year old female passenger a cut nose and a 16 year old female passenger to be knocked out.  Operator cited for no education certification


BARDID: NE-2015-0023
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BLAIR
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 49 year old male was completely grounded on the river bank.  A 49 year old female passenger and a 46 year old female passenger suffered bruises. Damage to the boat = $42,000


BARDID: NE-2015-0024
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VICTORY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FREMONT
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 36 year old male ejected a 24 year old male passenger causing a cut on his head that needed treatment.


BARDID: NE-2015-0025
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANCHED OAK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: RAYMOND
County: LANCASTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 45 year old male collided with another PWC operated by a 45 year old male.  One of the men was injured suffering broken ribs.  The other man was arrested for BUI,  (.10)


BARDID: NE-2015-0026
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHITNEY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WHITNEY
County: DAWES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 40 year old male hit a wave causing a 39 year old female to be ejected and struck by the prop.  The female was standing in the bow seat when ejected.


BARDID: NE-2015-0027
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PLATTE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ELKHORN
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An airboat operated by a 54 year old male suffered a mechanical mishap when the boat was going at a high rate of speed.  The transfer gears from the engine to the prop failed causing $10,000 + damage


BARDID: NE-2015-0028
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHERMAN COUNTY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LOUP CITY
County: SHERMAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 34 year old male boat operator was pulling a tube with two passengers.  The tube hit a wave causing the tubers to be ejected.  A 10 year old male was injured when the tow rope became entangled between his legs.


BARDID: NE-2015-0029
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VICTORY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FREMONT
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 28 year old male was collided by a PWC operated by a 25 year old male.  One PWC was destroyed ($11,000) and the other has $500 damage.  Both operators were hospitalized for multiple injuries, broken bones and lacerations.  Both cited for no boater education.


BARDID: NE-2015-0032
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HARLAN COUNTY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: REPUBLICAN CITY
County: HARLAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A man and woman, both 68 years of age, were hospitalized after they fell in a boat.  The boat was negligently operated by a 43 year old male.


BARDID: NE-2015-0033
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRIDGEPORT SRA
NearestCityorTown: BRIDGEPORT
County: MORILL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 52 year old male wakeboarder was hospitalized after he fell from his board.  The boat was operated by a 17 year old male


BARDID: NE-2015-0034
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALAMUS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BURWELL
County: LOUP
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
38 year old drowned when his boat was swamped, capsized, and sank due to high winds and waves.  A 43 year old and 13 year old males and a 15 year old female were treated for hypothermia and released. Lifejackets not in use.


BARDID: NE-2015-0035
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWANSON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: STRATTEN
County: HITCHCOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 57 year old male boat operator capsized his boat while it took on water.  The operator and a 33 year old male passenger were hospitalized for hypothermia.


BARDID: NE-2015-1000
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A fire destroyed a boat.  The cause of the fire is unknown, and it is unknown if anyone was onboard.  The blaze broke out around 9pm.


BARDID: NE-2016-0001
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Arrowhead
NearestCityorTown: Blair
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Two males in a canoe fishing when heavy thunder, rain, and wind storm came up.  Wind capsized their canoe, they were not wearing lifejackets and there were no lifejackets in the canoe.  One person was able to swim to shore the other one was not able to swim and drowned.


BARDID: NE-2016-0002
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wagner Lake
NearestCityorTown: Columbus
County: Platte
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pulling a tube with two females when the operator swung too wide causing the tube to collide with a retaining wall.  The two female tubers suffered a broken collar bone and a sprained ankle.  Both were treated at local hospital and released.


BARDID: NE-2016-0003
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Victory Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operator was going the wrong way on one way traffic and crashed into a hanging tree causing damage to the underneath side of the PWC.  The operator was arrested for BUI.


BARDID: NE-2016-0006
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bridgeport SRA
NearestCityorTown: Bridgeport
County: Morrill
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 turned in a circular pattern a few times in the northwest bay and then was heading towards the west channel.  

Operator of vessel #1 noted that a boat (Vessel #3) had a tuber in the water as they were approaching the channel.  Operator of vessel #1 looked to the port side and noticed another PWC.  

Vessel #2 swung very wide and was about to run into them.  Vessel #1 took an evasive move towards the shoreline where an overhanging tree was located.  

At the PWC, vessel #1, started to hit the tree the driver fell off the port side of the PWC, into the water.  

The passenger was thrown off the PWC and went through the tree getting cut, scratched and bruised.  

Vessel #3 went over to where Vessel #1 was and asked if they were okay.  The driver and passenger of vessel#1 said they were okay.  When vessel #1 got back to their campsite they called the county sheriff.  But the time the Sheriff's deputy got there and took their statement the other PWC, vessel #2 had already loaded and left the lake.  No contact was ever made with Vessel #2.


BARDID: NE-2016-0007
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawnee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Emerald
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC was crossing waves and lost control, hit jaw on handlebars, and was cut.  She was admitted to hospital, stitched up, and released.


BARDID: NE-2016-0009
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Ogallala
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of boat advised that he and passenger were fishing overnight.  At some point during the night electrical system failed or lost power and boat was adrift.  In the morning, strong winds began and pushed the boat toward rocky shoreline.  As boat approached shore, occupants left the boat and boat was pushed into rock and remained there until towed out the next day.  Both occupants transported to Ogallala Community Hospital by Ogallala EMS, but no injuries were documented by OCH ER.


BARDID: NE-2016-0010
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bridgeport SRA
NearestCityorTown: Bridgeport
County: Morrill
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A 19 and 21 year old females were injured when the tube they were riding swung wide and hit a tree.  A 21 year old male was operating the PWC during the crash.


BARDID: NE-2016-0013
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elmwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 28 year old female PWC passenger hit the head of the 30 year old male operator and fell off the PWC.  She suffered a compression injury to her spine, was transported to local hospital.


BARDID: NE-2016-0014
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis and Clark Lake
NearestCityorTown: Crofton
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A 50 year old male PWC operator and a 53 year old female PWC operator crashed into each other causing a broken pelvis to the male PWC operator.  Speed and distance was violated and contributed to the crash.


BARDID: NE-2016-0015
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lewellen
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 29 year old male was attempting to tow a disabled PWC.  The 47 year old male PWC owner was hanging onto the tow rope when it tightened to tow the PWC and the 47 year old had two fingers amputated.


BARDID: NE-2016-0017
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Pit off Platte River
NearestCityorTown: North Platte
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
19 year old subject drowned when the kayak he was paddling capsized while in the Platte River going through a wash into the sand pit.  Subject was not wearing a lifejacket and none was in the kayak.


BARDID: NE-2016-0018
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elkhorn River
NearestCityorTown: Waterloo
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 53 year old male airboat operator capsized and sank his airboat after he loaded passengers lopsided causing passenger weight to shift.  Engine damage more than $2,000.


BARDID: NE-2016-0019
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Platte River
NearestCityorTown: Valley
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 54 year old male airboat operator crashed the prop guard/cage of his boat into a railroad bridge causing $8,500 damage to the boat.


BARDID: NE-2016-0020
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Waconda
NearestCityorTown: Union
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An 11 year old male PWC operator crashed his PWC into a PWC operated by a 17 year old male.  Damage to PWC’s $2,000 and $50 respectively.  The 11 and 17 year old operators as well as a 17 year old female passenger were all hospitalized with head injuries and broken bones.


BARDID: NE-2016-0021
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Fort Calhoun
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 31 year old male boat operator struck a submerged object in the river causing $22,500 to the boat.


BARDID: NE-2016-0022
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 45 year old male boat operator drove his boat into a shore station at night.  Damage to the shore station estimated at $9,000


BARDID: NE-2016-0023
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaver Lake
NearestCityorTown: Murray
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 56 year old male PWC operator was following a PWC operated by a 58 year old male.  The 58 year old made a sharp turn crashing into the 56 year old causing damage to the 56 year old’s PWC and injuries to the 56 year old.  The 56 year old was hospitalized with hand and head injuries.


BARDID: NE-2016-0024
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaver Lake
NearestCityorTown: Plattsmouth
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 69 year old male crashed into a tree when the steering cable broke.  Damage to boat = $2500


BARDID: NE-2016-0026
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 44 year old male encountered engine failure when tow rope became entangled in jet drive.  The boat drifted into Kingsley Dam due to high winds causing total loss of boat valued at $35,000


BARDID: NE-2016-0027
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis and Clark Reseroir
NearestCityorTown: Yankton
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 44 year old male struck a submerged object causing $6,200 damage with hole in the boat hull.


BARDID: NE-2017-0001
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Morman Island Lake 1
NearestCityorTown: Grand Island
County: Hall
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 23 year old male filled with water and capsized due to overloading.  Three people were treated for hypothermia and released.


BARDID: NE-2017-0002
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Calamus SRA
NearestCityorTown: Burwell
County: Loup
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A 55 year old male was pulling a 22 year old male wake boarder when the wake boarder fell and broke his leg.


BARDID: NE-2017-0003
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Woodcliff Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Saunders
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 55 year old male PWC operator travelled too close to a boat on a lift and crashed into it causing $2000 damage.  Operator was cited for careless operation


BARDID: NE-2017-0005
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawnee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Malcolm
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A 27 year old male was paddling an inflatable raft when a 45 year old male passenger fell overboard trying to retrieve a fallen paddle.  High winds kept raft from saving the passenger.  He was recovered by passer by boat, transported to hospital, treated for hypothermia, and released.


BARDID: NE-2017-0007
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Victory Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A 25 year old PWC operator violated speed and proximity law when he crashed into a ski boat operated by a 37 male causing $2100 damage.


BARDID: NE-2017-0008
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Calamus SRA
NearestCityorTown: Burwell
County: Loup
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 32 year old male PWC operator was making circles when a 39 year old female PWC operator got too close and they crashed into each other causing $2500 damage


BARDID: NE-2017-0009
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cunningham Lake
NearestCityorTown: Omaha
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
42 year old  drowned after he voluntarily left his drifting boat to get into the water to cool off from the heat and wind. He was not wearing a lifejacket.


BARDID: NE-2017-0010
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Drug
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A 29 year old male PWC operator suffered a broken arm when he crashed into a PWC operated by a 28 year old male, also causing $3500 damage.  Both operators were cited for speed and proximity violations and possession of marijuana.


BARDID: NE-2017-0011
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Turtle Lake
NearestCityorTown: Marquette
County: Merrick
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A 47 year old male water skier suffered cuts from a prop strike when a 61 year old male boat operator attempted to recover the fallen skier


BARDID: NE-2017-0012
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Ogallala
County: Ketih
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A 30 year old male operator’s boat caught fire after it would not start.  Operator stated that attempts to start the engine failed after trying for about 30 minutes.  Operator and passenger noticed engine block glowing red when fire started.  Both jumped overboard and they suspect there were fuel fumes after unsuccessful attempted to start the engine.  Damage = $5,000


BARDID: NE-2017-0013
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Calamus SRA
NearestCityorTown: Burwell
County: Garfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 29 year old male PWC operator was arrested for BUI when he crashed into a PWC operated by a 39 year old male.  The 39 year old suffered internal injuries and was hospitalized.  Damage to the PWC’s = $3500


BARDID: NE-2017-0014
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Ski Di
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Saunders
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 51 year old male boat operator and a 44 year old male boat operator crashed their boats into each other when the 51 year olds steering failed causing over $2000 to the boats


BARDID: NE-2017-0017
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Niobrara River
NearestCityorTown: Norden
County: Keya Paha
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
68 year old drowned when the canoe he was paddling capsized.  He was wearing an inflatable lifejacket but it was not armed with the CO2 cartridge.  There were moderate winds and a strong current.


BARDID: NE-2017-0018
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Loup River
NearestCityorTown: Columbus
County: Platte
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 33 year old male was injured when he was ejected from an airboat making a sudden turn.  The airboat was operated by a 27 year old male who was cited for reckless operation.


BARDID: NE-2017-0019
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Loup River
NearestCityorTown: Sumner
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An airboat operated by a 44 year old male crashed into an airboat operated by a 50 year old male.  Tall vegetation and improper lookout were primary causes of the crash.  One passenger from each boat was ejected but no injuries were reported.  Damage = $2250


BARDID: NE-2017-0020
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Victory Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
45 year old drowned when he fell from the PWC he was operating.  He was not wearing a lifejacket, alcohol believed to have contributed to the accident


BARDID: NE-2017-0021
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Red Willow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: McCook
County: Frontier
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 50 year old male boat operator backed his boat over a 9 year old male who fell off a tube he was riding.  The 9 year old suffered a cut foot from a prop strike.


BARDID: NE-2017-0022
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Blue River
NearestCityorTown: Fairbury
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A 27 year old male and a 23 year old female were stranded on a sandbar when their kayak started leaking.  They were treated for hypothermia and released from hospital.


BARDID: NE-2017-0023
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 28 year old male collided with a PWC operated by a 29 year old male.  Damage to one PWC = $4,000 and the other PWC = $3,000.  Speed/proximity of the PWC was cause.


BARDID: NE-2017-0024
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Brule
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
51 year old drowned when he was unable to re-board his boat after leaving it to cool off in the water.  He was not wearing a lifejacket.


BARDID: NE-2017-0025
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 19 year old male collided with a boat operated by a 63 year old male. Damage to PWC = $500 and $5,000 damage to the boat.  PWC operator inexperience listed as the cause.


BARDID: NE-2017-0026
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 22 year old male collided with a PWC operated by a 42 year old male.  Damage to one PWC = $500 and $10,000 to the second PWC.  Operator inattention listed as the cause.


BARDID: NE-2017-0027
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Maloney
NearestCityorTown: North Platte
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 53 year old male was pulling persons on a tube.  The operator made a wide turn and swung the tube into the shore and some rocks.  This caused injury to a 9 year old male tuber in the form of laceration to the face.  The operator was arrested for BUI


BARDID: NE-2017-0028
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Minatare
NearestCityorTown: Minatare
County: Scottsbluff
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 52 year old male backed into a 9 year old male who was on a paddle board.  Prop strike on boy’s leg was severe and he was life transported to Denver hospital,  Operator #1 advised that his shifter failed when he shifted from reverse to forward.


BARDID: NE-2017-0029
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Enders Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Enders
County: Chase
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 19 year old male turned too sharply and too fast, causing 18 year old female to be ejected.  Female suffered severe vaginal tearing from PWC water thrust and was hospitalized.


BARDID: NE-2017-0030
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sherman Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Loup City
County: Sherman
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat was tied to the dock when a second boat attempted to retrieve to a trailer.  The motor died and the disabled boat drifted into the docked boat, causing damage.  The boat that caused the damage was loaded on the trailer and left the scene.


BARDID: NE-2017-0031
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lamonyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat operated by a 63 year old male filled with water because the manifold plugs were not replaced after winterizing.  The boat sank causing $4,000 damage to engine and loss of $1,210 of personal property in the boat.


BARDID: NE-2018-0001
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sherman County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Loup City
County: Sherman
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was trolling eastbound when vessel 2 came at him and collided with the bow of vessel 1.  Vessel 1 then swung around and the rear of the two vessels collided.


BARDID: NE-2018-0002
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Omaha
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Traveling downstream with current and we struck a submerged object, possibly a log or tree.  Damage to inners and gears of the entire upper and lower outdrive.


BARDID: NE-2018-0003
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Waconda
NearestCityorTown: Union
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat pulling tube with four persons on the tube.  Operator swung wide to make a U-turn and the tube swung even wider, hitting bank near the dam.  All four occupants were ejected from the tube and were hospitalized with their injuries.  Operator was cited for Negligent boat operation


BARDID: NE-2018-0004
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Medisine Creek
NearestCityorTown: Cambridge
County: Frontier
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Rock jetty extending out from shore line approx. 60 years with a danger buoy at the end of it.  Boat coming into the bay at sunset struck the submerged rock jetty between shoreline and the buoy.  Boat was traveling at approx. 5 MPH at time of impact.  Subject was in front on lookout and saw what she thought was rocks underwater and informed the operator but they were not able to stop in time.  Upon impact she was thrown over the front rail into the water.  She struck her right thigh on the rail as she was thrown overboard.


BARDID: NE-2018-0005
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawnee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Emerald
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC pulling a tube with three occupants.  Two occupants not wearing lifejackets, one was wearing lifejacket.  The two not wearing lifejackets were known to be poor or non-swimmers.  The tube tipped over and every one on the tube was ejected.  One non-swimmer disappeared and was found/recovered the next day.  PWC operator cited for negligent operation of motorboat.


BARDID: NE-2018-0007
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harlan County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Republican City
County: Harlan
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat pulling a tube with 3 occupants, one occupant was ejected when tube went over a wake.  Ejected person complained of headache after knocking heads with another person on the tube, and she was hospitalized, treated, and released.


BARDID: NE-2018-0008
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Minatare
NearestCityorTown: Minatare
County: Scottsbluff
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Ski boat was pulling skier up and skier fell from ski with a dislocated hip.  Skier was hospitalized, treated and released.


BARDID: NE-2018-0009
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cunningham Lake
NearestCityorTown: Omaha
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Motorboat had mechanical failure and operator made a choice to swim to shore to get assistance.  Strong winds kept him from successfully getting to shore and he drowned.  The motorboat was not at anchor or tied up to anything, drifting and considered underway.


BARDID: NE-2018-0010
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat pulling tube with one other passenger on tube.  Boat was turning left and tube swung to the right, outside of wake and was bouncing on the chop on the water.  Victim felt a "crack" and lost feeling to limbs>  Other tube passenger signaled for boat to stop.  Victim was taken to shore where she was flown to Denver hospital and diagnosed with L-1 spinal fracture.


BARDID: NE-2018-0011
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator was attempting to navigate to his cabin across the lake.  Operator drove his boat into and upon the dam and advised he did not notice in time that the dam was in his way.  Alcohol may have been a contributing factor.


BARDID: NE-2018-0012
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 drifting in middle of lake.  Vessel 2 (PWC) headed toward vessel 1 at approx. 10-20 mph.  Operator of vessel 2 underestimated speed and tuned at last minute but crashed into vessel #1, causing severe damage.  Operator of #2 cited for negligent operation.  Operator2 had a .013 BAC.


BARDID: NE-2018-0013
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Calamus SRA
NearestCityorTown: Burwell
County: Loup
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fell while wake boarding and suffered head injury.  Victim was transported to hospital for treatment.


BARDID: NE-2018-0014
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Enders Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Enders
County: Chase
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operator was spinning "donuts" when he lost control and hit his head.  He required sutures to close his  head wound.  He was cited for excessive speed.


BARDID: NE-2018-0015
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Medicine Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Cambridge
County: Frontier
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 59 year old male was operating a boat pulling a tube with 4 occupants.  The tube hit a wave and a 32 year old female tuber hit her head causing a concussion.  She was treated at local hospital.


BARDID: NE-2018-0016
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Carter Lake
NearestCityorTown: Omaha
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC operated by a 23 year old female collided with a PWC operated by a 56 year old male.  Both PWC were cruising side by side when the PWC operated by the female turned left and collided with the starboard side of the PWC operated by the male.  Damage is over $2500.


BARDID: NE-2018-0017
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis & Clark Lake
NearestCityorTown: Yankton, SD
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 43 year old male boat operator made a sharp turn and a 35 year old male (who was standing in the bow area) was thrown overboard.  35 year old was hospitalized with injuries, treated and released.


BARDID: NE-2018-0018
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sutherland Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Sutherland
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 31 year old male boat operator was pulling 11 year old male tuber when tuber left tube to swim to boat.  Boat backed into swimmer causing prop strike to leg.  Swimmer/tuber was hospitalized.


BARDID: NE-2018-0019
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:58:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Keystone
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
22 year old died and an occupant was injured when the PWC they were on collided with another PWC operated by a 28 year old male.  They impacted the PWC.  Cause of death is trauma.  Accident caused by inexperienced operators driving recklessly.


BARDID: NE-2018-0020
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Platte River
NearestCityorTown: Grand Island
County: Hall
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An airboat was west bound in the south channel of the river when it drifted into the south bank and flipped, throwing operator and five passengers from the boat.  One of the passengers was trapped underneath the boat.  She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.


BARDID: NE-2018-0021
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kander Lake
NearestCityorTown: Wisner
County: Cuming
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Two males were operating PWCs on Kander Lake in Cuming county.  Both were operating in excess of 50 miles per hour according to both individuals.  Both said they  were looking at the speedometer and other gauges on their respective PWC at the time of the collision.  the collision was head on and both individuals were ejected from their respective PWCs.  Both went to the hospital where one was treated and realeased, the other was transported via helicopter to Bergan Mercy hospital in Omaha where he was treated for his injuries.


BARDID: NE-2019-0001
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Ogallala
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was returning to the dock after fishing as it began to rain.  Operator stated that he had noticed a hazard earlier far from shore on the east side of the bay.  

When the operator re-entered the bay he stayed to the north to avoid the hazard.  upon doing so he used a street light at the boat ramp for guidance.  Operator A was hunkered down behind the windshield due to the rain and didn't see the rock jetty until he attempted evasive maneuvers just prior to impact.  Operator's boat ended up grounded on the jetty.


BARDID: NE-2019-0002
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Loup River
NearestCityorTown: Genoa
County: Nance
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 25, 2019 operator1 was kayaking down the Loup river with 4 other people.  When they reached the Genoa head gates, the 4 other people in the party portaged around the low head dam.  He chose to go over the low head dam.  At that time the river was flowing at approximately 3 times the normal flow rate.  He was ejected from the kayak and was caught in the turbulent waters next to the dam.  He was recovered on June 4, 2019.


BARDID: NE-2019-0003
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harlan County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Alma
County: Harlan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of boat was pulling a tube with three people on it.  One of the riders fell off face first into the water and complained of a headache and neck pain.  Injured person was transported via ambulance to hospital in Republican City where he was diagnosed with a concussion and release.


BARDID: NE-2019-0004
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was towing a tube carrying two minor children.  The operator made a sharp turn to make waves for the tubers and both tubers were ejected from the tube, one hitting her head and knocking her unconscious.  The injured child was loaded up and brought to the beach where local EMS were waiting for them.  The child was treated and released from the hospital.


BARDID: NE-2019-0005
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Branched oak Lake
NearestCityorTown: Raymond
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing out of the dock when the wind caught the boat and made it drift towards the bank.  Operator of vessel 1 engaged the engine and struck two pontoon boats moored at the dock causing damage to both.


BARDID: NE-2019-0006
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passegner/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being pulled on a tube with tow other individuals.  Victim lost shoe and stuck her foot in the water and was thrown from the tube and required medical attention for a sprain.


BARDID: NE-2019-0009
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both operators were turning circles in the middle of the lake.  Vessel A stopped turning circles while vessel B continued, when vessel B came out of the turn, vessel A was right in front of him and he collided with vessel A, ejecting the operator of vessel A.  Operator was transported to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: NE-2019-0010
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Branched Oak Lake
NearestCityorTown: Raymond
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to assist the operator of vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was stuck in the mud traveling out of Area 2 boat ramp.  

Operator of vessel 1 pulled up to vessel 2 to pull them out of the mud.  The operator of vessel 1 slipped and fell striking his head on the side of vessel 2, causing him to fall out of the boat and into the water unconscious. 

 The operator of vessel 2 jumped into the water to save the other operator.  Emergency services were called and the operator of vessel 1 was transported to the hospital for a head injury and torn ear.


BARDID: NE-2019-0012
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Keystone
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel A spun out and was ejected overboard.  Operator tried o swim back to vessel but the vessel was being pushed away by the wind.  Operator lost consciousness and was pulled from the water by a witness by a nearby houseboat.  CPR was performed at the scene and operator was revived and transported to hospital.


BARDID: NE-2019-0013
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Victory Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was slowing in speed traveling east from the west end of Victory Lake.  Vessel A was also turning to the south to pull into a camp site near the lake while pulling a tube with three occupants on it.  

Vessel B passed between the boat and the tube with the three occupants on it.  The rope snapped between Vessel A and the tube and the tube collided with vessel B.  

Two of the three tubers bumped heads and were ejected into the water.  Two individuals on the tube had light rope burns and refused EMS treatment.  Operator of vessel B was ejected off of the jet ski and suffered bruising on his chest and side from hitting the steering unit and also refused EMS treatment.


BARDID: NE-2019-0014
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bluestem
NearestCityorTown: Martell
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was approaching vessel B and attempted to steer away from vessel B.  Operator was unable to steer vessel A due to off throttle steering. Operator of vessel then attempted to put vessel in reverse but was unable to stop the vessel prior to impact.


BARDID: NE-2019-0015
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawnee
NearestCityorTown: Malcolm
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operators stopped in the middle of the lake to talk to each other and vessel B struck vessel A while attempting to approach.


BARDID: NE-2019-0017
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawnee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Malcom
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A started the engine compartment blower for a few minutes prior to starting the vessel.  Vessel A started the engine and proceeded underway.  The vessel died about 40 yards from the dock.  The operator attempted to restart the engine, after the 3rd or 4th attempt and explosion took place and all occupants abandoned the vessel.  Vessel burned down to the gunwales.


BARDID: NE-2019-0018
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A operator was operating at night and became disoriented to where he was on the lake.  He was looking around for a landmark when he ran aground on the face of the dam.  The entire vessel was out of the water and on the dam face.  The operator did not notify anyone on the night of the accident, it was reported by a passerby the next morning that was concerned.


BARDID: NE-2019-0019
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wagners lake
NearestCityorTown: Columbus
County: Platte
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel A was pulling three individuals on a tube.  The operator of the vessel was turning in a circle when the rope went slack, when the rope tightened up it threw the tube onto the shore.  Two riders were injured, one jumped off the tube prior to impact and was not injured.  Operator was arrested for BUI.


BARDID: NE-2019-0020
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel A was spraying vessel B on several occasions.  On the final pass, the operator of vessel B hit vessel A.  Operator1 had a .09 BAC


BARDID: NE-2019-0021
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harlan County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Republican City
County: Harlan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was pulling tubers.  2 of the passengers on the tube fell off.  One of those swam to the boat to get on the ladder.  

The driver of the boat put the boat in reverse as the swimmer was getting to the ladder and back over top of her causing lacerations to her legs, buttocks, and head and pinning her under the motor.  

The other person that fell off the tube entered the boat and disengaged the motor and turned it off.  He then re-entered the water and unhooked the other swimmers life jacket from the skeg and brought the swimmer to the surface.  The swimmer was transported to the shore where EMS took over.  The swimmer was life flighted to Lincoln, NE for her injuries.


BARDID: NE-2019-0022
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sherman County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Loup City
County: Sherman
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two men left the boat launch heading southeast to a point on the main lake to duck hunt.  During the navigation in total darkness, the vessel hit waves of unknown size and both occupants were thrown from the vessel an into the water and the boat capsized.  Only one occupant was able to swim to shore, the other drowned.


BARDID: NE-2019-0024
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wagner Lake
NearestCityorTown: Columbus
County: Platte
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel A, had just retrieved his downed wakeboarder, when the operator of vessel B came around a point.  The operator of vessel B, didn't see anyone in the water near vessel A and proceeded to go around vessel A and ran over their 35 foot tow rope.  

The vessel B operator did not know they picked up the tow rope in their prop and continued on their way.  When the tow rope came taught a passenger from vessel A was ejected out of the boat and received a minor rope burn.  

The operator of vessel A was knocked to the floor of the boat.   The tow rope bent tower and broke the windshield causing an estimated $2,600 in damage.


BARDID: NE-2020-0001
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Ogallala
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel B had just put on and was getting ready to go fishing.  Vessel A was coming into the boat ramp.  Vessel A did not see vessel B until it was too late and collided with vessel A.  One young boy on vessel A was injured.


BARDID: NE-2020-0004
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Davis Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: North Loup
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was drift fishing approximately 150 yards south of the handicapped dock.  Operator of Vessel A stated his kayak had a hole in the hull that gave it a tendency to take on water and he has to dump it occasionally when using it.  

Operator hooked and landed a fish when his kayak had enough water in it to make it unstable.  As operator attempted to put his catch in a fish basket he lost his balance and capsized.  

The operator's foot became entangled with the rope that tethered the fish basket to the kayak and had difficulty keeping his head above water.  Witnesses assisted in getting him to shore where CPR compressions revived him prior to EMT arrival.  Operator taken to local hospital.


BARDID: NE-2020-0005
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harlan County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Republican City
County: Harlan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel A was coming out of a no wake zone and let off the throttle and turning right to look behind her.  

Operator of vessel B was beside vessel A in no wake zone and accelerated right after operator of vessel A slowed down.  

Operator of Vessel B could not slow down and struck the rear of vessel A and continued up the back of the PWC striking the operator of vessel A in the back and knocking her into the water.  Operator of vessel A was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NE-2020-0007
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ginger Cove
NearestCityorTown: Valley
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A had just finished fueling the vessel at a community gas pump, operator stated that the engine blower was on the entire time during fueling and up until the explosion.  Operator of Vessel A started the engine and began to motor away from the gas pump and heard a little explosion in the engine compartment and started burning.  Both occupants departed the vessel due to the fire and were picked up by other boaters.  The vessel burned to the water line.


BARDID: NE-2020-0008
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:31:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elkhorn River
NearestCityorTown: Winslow
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Five individuals were floating down the Elkhorn river on an inflatable raft.  The wind and current forced the raft into a partially submerged tree that punctured the raft and caused it to deflate. 

 All 5 passengers entered the water due to the raft deflating.  Two of the five floated to a sandbar and three stayed on the partially submerged tree.  

Two air boaters were passing by and noticed the two occupants on the sandbar and were waived down.  They picked up the two on the sandbar and went to the submerged tree.  One of the occupants that was on the tree was temporarily submerged when the people on board the airboat were getting her on board.  

That occupant was alert, conscious and talking after getting on the vessel.  Shortly after getting on board the vessel, the occupant lost consciousness.  The occupants of the airboat started CPR and did so until EMS arrived.  That occupant was never revived.


BARDID: NE-2020-0010
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis & Clark Lake
NearestCityorTown: Crofton
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising at approximately 30 mph when the vessel struck a submerged object.  The impact damaged the hull and lower unit of the motor, disabling the vessel.  The area in which the operator was cruising is a hazardous area with known stumps under the waterline.


BARDID: NE-2020-0011
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harlan County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Republican City
County: Harlan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel two were in the water talking to each other.  Vessel 1 left the conversation, did not see where Vessel 2 had gone and turned into Vessel 2 causing damage to both vessels.


BARDID: NE-2020-0012
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harlan County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Alma
County: Harlan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and son were being pulled on a tube and the victim fell off.  Operator went to turn around then son fell off tube.  Operator turned again to get son but was close enough to hit right foot of victim on bottom of foot with the propeller.  18 cm laceration on bottom of right foot requiring stitches.


BARDID: NE-2020-0013
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Victory Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A was towing a tube with three passengers on it.  Operator turned left, causing tube to swing to the right into a tree extending from the shoreline.  Victim A was right side passenger on tube, she struck the tree causing bruising and pain to right arm, elbow and leg.  Victim A also suffered a large laceration to the right thigh.  Victim stated that operator was turning in a circle when she was swung into the tree.


BARDID: NE-2020-0014
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 had damage to the hull which caused it to begin to sink.  Vessel 1 was waived over to assist with Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 picked up the two individuals in the water and attempted to tow Vessel 2 into shore.  While towing the boat in, the ski pole in the center of the boat pulled from the deck causing damage.


BARDID: NE-2020-0015
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MCCOUNAGHY
NearestCityorTown: LEMOYNE
County: KEITH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIMS SEATED ON BOW DECK FORWARD OF RAILING.  WAS VERY CHOPPY AND WINDY.  PONTOON BOAT NOSE DIVED INTO TROUGH OF WAVE, SENDING VICITM 1, SEATED ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF BOW DECK INTO WATER.  ANOTHER PASSENGER, VICITIM 2, JUMPED INTO WATER TO SAVE VICITM 1 BUT WENT UNCONCIOUS AND WAS PULLED FROM WATER BY OTHER PASSENGERS. VICITM 2 WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT HOSPITAL.


BARDID: NE-2020-0016
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lewellen
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Individuals on shore heard cries for help from the lake.  They called 911, one individual went down to the water the other two went and got their boat.  They observed a vessel traveling in a circle near the beach.  As it was traveling, the boat took on waves and capsized sending occupants into the water.  Some of the occupants swam into shore the others were picked up by the other boat.


BARDID: NE-2020-0017
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swanson Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Trenton
County: Hitchcock
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator had been fishing on Swanson Reservoir.  Operator was by himself and had a dog in his vessel.  Operator apparently struck a log in the water causing him to be ejected from the vessel.  

Operator was not wearing a life jacket and did not have his kill switch attached.  The vessel began circling in the water and ran over him with the propeller striking the operator on the left arm and right hand.  On the next pass the operator managed to get a hold on the vessel and attempted to turn off the motor.  

Operator lost hold on vessel and tried to swim away.  While attempting the swim away the vessel came around again and the propeller cut his right heel.  

Another boat came by and pulled the operator out of the water, called EMS, and took the operator to shore.  The boat continued to travel in circles until officers were able to get on it and shut it down.  Operator was life flighted to area hospital.


BARDID: NE-2021-0003
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Maloney
NearestCityorTown: North Platte
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised that he and his family were on the vessel and were picking one of their children out of the water.  Operator advised that two boats went by him on either side of his vessel and both wakes met at his vessel at the same time.  One of the wakes tipped his over enough to have it start taking on water over the gunwale, which caused it to capsize completely.


BARDID: NE-2021-0004
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was operating a PWC traveling NE at around 10-15 mph according to observers.  There were five or six individuals standing in the water at the end of the walkway at the time of the accident.  Witnesses said the operator came within a few feet of one of the individuals in the water before the PWC she was operating collided with a boat lift/boat .  One observer stated the operator's head was laid back and to the right as if she was not coherent at the time of the collision. Another observer said she was coherent and her head was laid back bracing for the collision.  Witnesses also stated they heard the throttle rev just before the collision.  Operator was unconscious for a moment after the collision and she was carried to the bank until an ambulance arrived.


BARDID: NE-2021-0007
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bridgeport
NearestCityorTown: Bridgeport
County: Morrill
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A and Vessel B were travelling together.  Vessel A was approximately 15 to 20 feet in front of Vessel B.  Vessel A turned hard to the left, Vessel B was unable to change direction and impacted Vessel A in the rear of the PWC and rear passenger of Vessel A, impacting her in the side and ejecting her from the PWC.  The passenger was injured causing her to be admitted to the hospital, then life flighted to Denver for further observation.


BARDID: NE-2021-0008
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis & Clark Lake
NearestCityorTown: Crofton
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was cruising along the south side of the lake when they struck a fixed dock on their way back to the marina.  Upon impact, one of the occupants was thrown forward into the bow of the vessel, sustaining injuries that required medical attention.  The operator of the vessel, allowed two of the four occupants to get off the vessel and go to the hospital, while the operator and the other passenger continued on to the marina.


BARDID: NE-2021-0009
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Ogallala
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was travelling back to shore with Vessel B behind.  Vessel A made a turn and Vessel B impacted vessel A, causing the operator to be ejected from the personal watercraft.  Operator was taken to hospital for further treatment of injuries to leg.


BARDID: NE-2021-0011
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Calamus Reervoir
NearestCityorTown: Burwell
County: Loup
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A left Buckshot Bay and headed NW up the Calamus Reservoir.  Vessel B left Homestead Knolls and headed WNW up the Calamus Reservoir.  Both vessels were headed to approximately the same location.  Both operators advised they were going 20 - 25 mph.  Vessel A operator didn't see Vessel B until after the collision.  He advised that at first he thought he hit a stump or an anchored vessel.  Vessel B operator  didn't see Vessel A until his passenger yelled that another vessel was about to hit them.  Vessel A hit Vessel B forward of the console on the left side.  Vessel B operator and his passenger advised that after Vessel A hit Vessel B, it spun a circle and hit them again.  They shut off Vessel A and held it while they helped the Vessel A operator out of the water and back on to his boat.


BARDID: NE-2021-0013
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fremont SRA Lake 10
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway going east after exiting the east cove on Lake 10.  The operator of Vessel 1 noticed Vessel 2 traveling at a high rate of speed toward him.  Vessel 1 operator turned to the port side towards a swim beach area.  Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 with its bow rub rail and the bow eye with a glancing blow on the starboard side below the waterline causing a tear in the fiberglass of Vessel 1.  The collision caused a secondary point of impact on the starboard side and then a third point of impact which tore off an accessory on the starboard stern of Vessel 2. The Operator of Vessel 2 was thrown off of Vessel 2 and over the deck of Vessel 1, making contact with the rear deck before landing in the water.  Passenger from Vessel 1 voluntarily exited Vessel 1 to help the operator of Vessel 2 get back to Vessel 2.


BARDID: NE-2021-0014
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was coming around the point near Medo's bar and headed south.  Operator of Vessel A said he could not steer the vessel to avoid hitting the docked personal watercraft.  Operator of vessel A said that he could not steer and attempted to put the vessel in reverse at the last moment.  Operator also stated that he had attached rudders to the jet pumps to aid in steering.


BARDID: NE-2021-0015
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oliver Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Kimball
County: Kimball
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A was operating the 2018 Sea Doo Spark PWC at Oliver Reservoir on July 24th, 2021. At approximately 1830, the operator stated she was coming into where the rest of the family and other individuals were swimming in the swimming area. The operator stated she was traveling at approximately 20 mph and couldn't slow down. She then attempted an evasive maneuver by turning left (port side) however, it was too late. she struck Injured Person 1 with the back right side (starboard stern) of the jet ski. he was struck in the head, neck, and back. He was swimming at the time when he was struck. He was inside the buoyed off swimming area of Oliver Reservoir. The operator of vessel A then jumped off the PWC and began rendering aid to injured person 1 along with other witnesses. The operator stated that the injured person 1 went in and out of consciousness while they were in the water. The operator and others then got the injured person onto the shore and continued rendering aid until EMS and Kimball County Sheriff's Office arrived. I then was dispatched by the Nebraska State Patrol. Injured person 1 was flown by Air Link to Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff.


BARDID: NE-2021-0016
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Injured 1 was being towed on a tube behind a pontoon. Injured 1 fell off of the tube, and Operator began backing up to retrieve her from the water. The operator thought he had shifted the boat into neutral and began pulling the rope connected to the tube towards the vessel. Injured 1 was holding onto the tube as the operator pulled it towards the vessel. The tube then bumped into the back of the boat, causing injured 1s feet to swing up towards the motor striking the prop. Injured 1 sustained a single laceration to both feet which required stitches. She was transported to Ogallala Community Hospital.


BARDID: NE-2021-0017
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A left shore and began accelerating. Vessel B also left shore and began accelerating about 100 yards north of Vessel A. The operator of Vessel B was looking down as he accelerated towards Vessel A. The operator of Vessel A began slowing down and waving his arms to Vessel B. The operator of Vessel B did not look up until it was too late to make an evasive maneuver. The operator of Vessel A jumped off of Vessel A to avoid injury during collision. Vessel B then struck Vessel A on the Starboard side nearly ramping Vessel A. Vessel B then continued down the Starboard side of Vessel A causing paint and fiberglass damage to Vessel A's starboard side, and paint and fiberglass damage to Vessel B's Bow and Starboard side.


BARDID: NE-2021-0018
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Platte River
NearestCityorTown: Valley
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was north bound up the river just north of Blondo Street heading back to the owners property.  Vessel 1 attempted to avoid a sandbar, but struck the sandbar in the port side of the bow.  When it struck the sandbar all parties were ejected from the airboat.  The airboat rolled over and came to rest on the sandbar.


BARDID: NE-2021-0019
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Victory Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was behind unknown vessel.  Unknown vessel was creating a large wake.  Vessel A was attempting to get out of the wake of unknown vessel.  Vessel A exited the wake causing both rider and passenger to be ejected from the vessel.  Vessel A continued forward into a tree on the shoreline.  Lanyard was attached, but there was enough momentum from exiting the wake to cause substantial damage to vessel A.  When retrieving the vessel from the shore, Vessel A sank and filled with water.


BARDID: NE-2021-0020
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:41:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Platte River
NearestCityorTown: Scottsbluff
County: Scottsbluff
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Both passengers boarded the kayak to travel down the North Platte River.  As they approached a diversion dam, they both decided to go over the top of the dam rather than portage around it.  The survivor stated that the drop when going over the dam was much larger than he had anticipated and when they hit the water on the other side both were ejected from the kayak.  The survivor stated that he saw the other passenger a few times as he surfaced trying to get out of the current but was unable to get to her.  The survivor was able to grab onto rocks and pull himself out of the river.  He observed the other passenger floating face down in the river.  Survivor attempted CPR but was unable to resuscitate the other passenger..


BARDID: NE-2022-0001
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harlan County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Repubilican City
County: Harlan
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 said trolling motor quit and was working on it and not seeing boat 2 at anchor and did not start motor to avoid collision and struck boat 2 in the center of the port side causing minor damage.  Boat #2 was anchored in 30 ft of water about the center of the reservoir straight south of Hunter Cove when the collision happened.


BARDID: NE-2022-0002
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:14:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Werspahn Lake
NearestCityorTown: Papillion
County: Sarpy
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Deceased was paddling on the lake.  Two fisherman observed him paddle by their location, then shortly after heard cries for help.  

The fisherman when around the corner and observed the canoe they had just observed go by them overturned and the operator in the water flailing and calling for help.  

The anglers called 911 and attempted to help the person flailing but couldn't get to him.  Law Enforcement and Fire & Rescue showed up and went out to the location where the person was and saw the overturned canoe and a person floating face down in the lake. 

 That team got rope under the armpits of the person to get their head above water and brought him into shore.  While on shore the man was transported to the hospital where he was later declared deceased.


BARDID: NE-2022-0003
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ridgewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel came around the Southwest edge of lake. Changing direction and tube clipped the neighbors boat dock with the tube. Driver.  Operator of pwc stated the pwc was going under 10 miles per hour, but the tube was going faster as she was turning the jetski.


BARDID: NE-2022-0004
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Willow Creek
NearestCityorTown: Pierce
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel A observed a personal watercraft approaching them.  The operator made a sharp turn to the port side sending the tubers outside the wake at a high rate of speed, which caused the riders to be ejected from the towable causing injuries to individual on tube.


BARDID: NE-2022-0006
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Branched Oak Lake
NearestCityorTown: Malcolm
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger stated that vessel B was coming up beside vessel A.  They said vessel B kept speeding up and then slowing down.  

The operator of vessel A observed vessel B for approximately 2 minutes prior to the collision.  

The operator of vessel B turned abruptly in front of vessel A.  Vessel A struck the stern of vessel B and then impacted the operator.  

Vessel A stopped after impact and assisted operator of vessel B to shore where he was transported to Bryan West Hospital.


BARDID: NE-2022-0007
State: NE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harlan County Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Republican City
County: Harlan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was trying to get to shore with high winds and rain from a thunderstorm that had rolled in.  The wood of the transom was rotted and unknown to the owner who had just purchased the boat two days prior.  The transom broke and the motor fell into the water .  There was a large hole from the break at or below the water line in the hull and with the waves swamped the boat.  All subjects were wearing life jackets and were pulled from the water by the witnesses.


BARDID: NE-2022-0008
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis & Clark Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bloomfield
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel A was pulling the two subjects on one tube.  The operator stated that the wake from another boat met with their wake, as it abruptly turned.  The tube hit the wake, causing it to become airborne.  The two occupants heads struck each other.   Injured A had a laceration above his eye.  The vessel did not have a lookout of proper age.


BARDID: NE-2022-0009
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Victory Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL A HAD FINISHED TURNING PORT SIDE, AROUND A BUOY TO TRAVEL STRAIGHT WEST ON THE NORTH WATER WAY OF VICTORY LAKE.  VESSEL B WAS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED MAKING THE SAME TURN. VESSEL A OPERATOR STATED THAT HE THOUGHT VESSEL B OPERATOR WAS GOING TO TRY TO SPRAY THE CHILDREN ON BOARD VESSEL A. VESSEL B QUICKLY TURNED AND AVOIDED VESSEL A. VESSEL B THEN MANEUVERED IN A POSITION DIRECTED BACK TOWARDS VESSEL A STRIKING VESSEL A IN THE FRONT PORT SIDE HULL WITH THE BOW OF VESSEL B.


BARDID: NE-2022-0010
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Ogallala
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A and Vessel B were traveling northbound, side-by-side near Van's at Lake McConaughy.  Vessel A operator claimed they were operating at approximately 20 mph, traveling approximately 40' apart. 

Operator of Vessel B said she turned left, into the wake of a friend's boat to jump the wake.  Operator of Vessel B said she heard the operator of Vessel A attempt to throttle down to avoid the impact.  

Operator of Vessel A said Vessel B crossed in front of him and he attempted a left turn to avoid the impact. Vessel A struck Vessel B on the port side, crushing the leg of the operator of Vessel B.


BARDID: NE-2022-0011
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Landing Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bennington
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was pulling a tube with three riders on it.  The operator of Vessel A, was turning the vessel southbound to go under the bridge on Newport Landing Lake the tube struck the pillar of the bridge.  The three riders suffered injuries  and were transported to the hospital for further treatment.


BARDID: NE-2022-0012
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Victory Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Dodge
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #A was operating said Personal Water Craft (PWC) with two other female passengers on the Northeast side of Victory Lake at Fremont State Recreation Area in Dodge County, Nebraska. Per witnesses' accounts, an unknown boat (could not get any information regarding this boat, even from unrelated witnesses on the shore) came around from the Southwest area, North of the East boat ramp to turn and go back West. 

After said boat passed through, the wake/waves from said boat traveled to the east towards the east beach, also known as Jet Ski Beach. 

The operator of Vessel #A was traveling westbound just off Jet Ski Beach out of the No Wake Zone into the waves of previously said boat. When the waves got bigger, Operator #1 let off the throttle too quick and turned too sharp, causing the PWC to flip. Operator #1's right foot was in the footwell when Passenger #2 and Passenger #3 hit Operator #1 due to the abrupt stop and turn due to the wave. 

Operator #1's leg hit the right Gunwale of the PWC, causing the right lower leg of Operator #1 to have a compound fracture.


BARDID: NE-2022-0013
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Branched Oak Lake
NearestCityorTown: Raymond
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had not operated Vessel A in a couple years and was making sure it still worked.  Operator was attempting to get Vessel A up on plane and hit a floating object or large wave that threw him to the floor.  The operator could not regain his feet and his vessel ran aground.


BARDID: NE-2022-0014
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake McConaughy
NearestCityorTown: Lemoyne
County: Keith
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was leaving the Big Mac Marina dock in reverse. The operator of the vessel engage the throttle from reverse to forward. The vessel was traveling towards the Big Mac Marina dock at approximately 10 MPH. The operator attempted to make a sharp left turn but the toon on the rear starboard side of the vessel collided with the dock.


BARDID: NE-2022-0015
State: NE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elwood Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Elwood
County: Gosper
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
To men were fishing on Elwood reservoir on the west side of the lake. As the wind came up the two men decided they needed to get back to the boat ramp.  

As they were travelling across the lake then encountered a large wave that swamped the vessel.  Both men made it to the front of the boat and got life jackets.  

When they were within approximately 150 yards from shore decided to swim to shore.  As he was swimming across the lake he looked back, and the passenger was no longer visible on the boat.  

The operator yelled back to the passenger to ask where he was and the passenger yelled back that he was taking in a lot of water.  The operator swam back to the vessel and noted the life jacket and hat of the passenger were floating on the water but the passenger was no where to be found.  The operator stated the passenger put the life jacket around his neck but did not get it strapped around his body.  The passenger's body was recovered the next day.


BARDID: NH-2014-0001
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Back Channel
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The USCG boarded the 22 foot vessel for a compliance check. While on board the USCG did an inspection and as the officer was explaining the violations noticed that the operator was not controlling his vessel and steering off course. The voyage was terminated by the Coast Guard and remained on board until the vessel was moored safely due to the Coast Guard boat not being able to fit under the bridge. The operator was still controlling his vessel looking for a place to get fuel when the officer noticed a paddle boarder about 10 feet off the starboard bow, crossing the bow. The officer reached over the operator and grabbed the controls and put the vessel in reverse. The paddle boarder was struck and tossed into the water causing her to lose her sunglasses. The victim had sustained a small scrape that did not bleed and damage to the paddle board when it hit the keel of the vessel. The victim refused medical attention. The officer helped the paddle boarder onto the vessel and brought her to her residence.


BARDID: NH-2014-0002
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel two was tied to the dock and the operator was on the dock while his family was still in the vessel. The operator of vessel one was pulling into the adjacent slip when he backed into vessel two causing damage to the hull. No injuries.


BARDID: NH-2014-0003
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was driving in a westerly direction around the southern tip of Black Cat Island and passed on the shore side of light 83 striking rocks. The operator and his passenger were able to drift and paddle to a nearby dock. The bow was taking on water but the bilge pump was able to keep up with the flooding. The boat was pulled out of the water and pictures were taken to show that the only thing holding the out drive to the boat was the hydraulic line for the trim and shift cable.


BARDID: NH-2014-0004
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wentworth Lake
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was hit by a wave on the starboard side which forced the boat up into the air, subsequently landing on another wave that caused the vessel to take on water. When investing the officer took pictures of the vessel showing a hole behind the driver’s seat the size of a basketball which the operator states was caused by the wave he landed on after being thrown in the air.


BARDID: NH-2014-0005
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Milton Pond
NearestCityorTown: Milton
County: Strafford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the vessel stated he had been having ongoing issues with starting the motor. The passenger attempted to start the boat and thought she had flooded the engine so the owner removed the flame arrester, stuck his finger into the carburetor and instructed the passenger to start the engine. Immediately flames shot out of the carburetor and started the back seats on fire; as they were unable to locate the fire extinguisher the owner began putting out the fire with buckets of water. The fire department arrived and finished putting out the fire. Upon inspection the interior appeared to be completely destroyed.


BARDID: NH-2014-0006
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A passenger was standing in the boat while preparing a line as they approached the dock and lost her balance when the boat was hit by a wave on the port side. The passenger fell striking her left elbow on the metal hand hold bar on the helm. The boat was docked and the passenger was in severe pain so the operator took her to the hospital. It was determined that there were no broken bones, just slight bruising.


BARDID: NH-2014-0007
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pemigewasset River
NearestCityorTown: Lincoln
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator/injured person was kayaking on the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River in Lincoln NH when he went down a chute and got caught in an eddy. The kayaker felt the best way to get out of the eddy was to roll his kayak and while doing so hit his head on a rock. He was able to finish the roll and make it to shore. Once on shore he was assisted by EMS and transported to the local hospital. The kayaker has a fractured C-7 vertebra in his neck and needs to wear a neck brace for 6 weeks.


BARDID: NH-2014-0008
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and a passenger were in the boat while two others were tubing when the victim fell off the tube into the water. She decided she had enough of tubing and swam towards to the boat to climb the boat ladder. The operator approached the victim in the water and he mistakenly put the boat into idle-reverse instead of turning the boat off causing the boats propeller to make contact with the victim’s right leg. The victim was stabilized until EMS could get there.


BARDID: NH-2014-0009
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the vessel and his passenger were on the vessel for about 45 minutes until the vessel started to take on water. The owner headed towards an island where he made it before the boat became partially-submerged and inoperable. The owner thought the water in the vessel had frozen during the winter and caused a leak in the hull and never thought to check for any problems before going out into the water.


BARDID: NH-2014-0010
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and the two boys were wake-boarding for an hour when the victim fell. The operator brought the boat around to the victim so he was on the right side of the boat. The victim wanted to go again so the operator drove by him and turned to the right. As the boat was turning to the right it was hit by the wake of another boat and immediately after the victim yelled he had been hit by the propeller. Both operator and occupant pulled the victim up on the swim platform. Marine Patrol and EMS help arrived right after and tied a tourniquet above the wound. The victim was moved up on the padded engine cover while EMS continued to administer aid. The operator asked Marine Patrol Officer to drive the boat to the docks where there was an ambulance waiting.


BARDID: NH-2014-0011
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was docking the boat at the pier and while the vessel was still moving forward he reached out and grabbed the post on the dock in an attempt to stop the forward momentum of the vessel. The vessel continued to move forward bending his arm backwards and driving in into a cleat that was on the deck of the vessel. The cleat was driven almost completely into his arm. The local Fire Department and EMS responded and had to cut the deck around the cleat in order to remove it from the boat. The operator was taken by ambulance to the local hospital with the cleat still in his arm.


BARDID: NH-2014-0012
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 was navigating through anchored boats in order to meet a vessel anchored a few boats away of vessel 1. The water was choppy, and while vessel 2 was trying to pass by vessel 1 he struck the hull of that vessel. The operators exchanged insurance information and continued on their way.


BARDID: NH-2014-0013
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator rented a vessel from a local Marina and while operating the vessel went between a black top marker and the shore. The vessel hit an underwater ledge on the starboard side pontoon which caused the damage as well as the propeller needing to be replaced. From the scene the operator drove the vessel back to the Marina.


BARDID: NH-2014-0014
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel containing four people with two children tubing from the back of the boat when, one of the children fell off the tube and landed hard in the water. The victim hurt her back and legs. The child was in severe pain and said she could not move her toes. The victim was brought to the hospital where she received x-rays that showed no broken bones or sprains. The child was given pain medication and released from the hospital.


BARDID: NH-2014-0015
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 2 was paddling his canoe when he saw vessel 1 approaching which was on plane and traveling at approximately 30 miles an hour. As vessel 1 got closer the operator of vessel 2 stood up in the canoe and started waving the paddle to get the attention of the people in vessel 1. When vessel 1 was about 100’ from vessel 2 the operator dove into the water to avoid being hit. Vessel 1 ran completely over vessel 2 virtually cutting it in half. The operator did not see vessel 2 and only realized that he hit vessel 2 when he heard and felt the collision. A witness on shore got in his vessel and retrieved the victim out of the water.


BARDID: NH-2014-0016
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel did not pay attention to the navigational markers and grounded his vessel on underwater rocks. Marine Patrol went to the scene and transferred all occupants onto their vessel while another Marine Patrol vessel towed in the sinking vessel. The bilge pump was working so Marine Patrol was able to get the vessel to the docks where the operator was able to get his trailer quickly so it could be taken out of the water before it sank. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NH-2014-0017
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a pontoon boat did not pay attention to the navigation aids and struck an underwater ledge causing one of the occupants to fly forward into the driver’s seat. When Marine Patrol got to the scene firemen in a canoe had taken the victim to shore to a waiting ambulance. The damaged pontoon was towed a short distance to the operator’s residence. The vessel sustained under 2000.00 dollars worth of damage. The victim was diagnosed with a contusion on her right foot and was released from the hospital the same day with crutches.


BARDID: NH-2014-0018
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was operating at planning speed out of Cummings Cove into Hubbard Bay when he heard a loud bang with some grinding noises. He immediately put the vessel into neutral and threw out his anchor. Marine Patrol stayed with the vessel until it was towed to a marina where it was removed from the water to inspect the damage. There were several deep scratches and gouges to the hull towards the stern of the vessel. There were also several gouges in the propeller. There were also many large scratches and gouges on the skeg and it also appeared a large portion of the skeg was cracked off when it came into contact with the rocks.


BARDID: NH-2014-0019
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North River Pond
NearestCityorTown: Barrington
County: Strafford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A wake-boarder was trying to re-enter the vessel when he slipped off the boarding ladder and struck his leg on something unknown. The vessel was turned off. The EMS treated the victim for lacerations on his leg and the victim departed the scene without transportation by ambulance and went straight to an Urgent Care Facility by car.


BARDID: NH-2014-0020
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was stopped in Weirs Bay sitting in the bow waiting for to watch the fireworks when the occupants noticed a vessel heading directly towards them, coming form a northerly direction. Both occupants started to yell and wave their arms in an attempt to get the attention of the approaching vessel’s operator. When that failed, the operator headed towards the helm so he could move the vessel out of the way. When the operator realized he did not have enough time to move the vessel, he jumped overboard just prior to the collision. The occupant remained in the bow of the vessel during the collision and was not injured. 

The operator of vessel two was driving around the West side of Eagle Island heading towards the Weirs. He had just passed another vessel and was starting to accelerate. Vessel two was on plane and was going about 20 miles per hour prior to the collision. The operator stated he did not see the white anchor light on vessel one due to the lights coming from Weirs Beach in the background. Vessel two had less damage and was confined to the left side of the bow. None of the occupants were hurt. 
  
Both vessels were operable.


BARDID: NH-2014-0021
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimack River
NearestCityorTown: Pembroke
County: Merrimack
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator claims that he was going to shore from an island when he was just going up on plane when he struck rocks. He stated he hit hard enough to hit his head on the windshield. This and the resulting damage to the vessel did not support his claim that he was just coming up on plane. He attempted to continue down river until he realized he was rapidly taking on water. He beached the vessel just south of White Sands in Pembroke. Bow of vessel was in 6” of water, but stern sank in 3-4’ of water. The operator refused first aid and did not get a estimate of the damages. The estimate for vessel damages is from the vessel owner not an actual business estimate.


BARDID: NH-2014-0024
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnisquam
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Late at night, an operator and two passengers were cruising out on the lake when the operator unintentionally crashed onto land, all three were inebriated. The operator obtained lacerations on his face which he refused medial help, and the passenger in the bow received a laceration on the back of his head, also refusing medical attention. A Marine Patrol Officer advised the victim to seek medical help and the victim went to the hospital later that day where he received staples in his head for his “flesh wound”. 

The operator was given a field sobriety test to which he did not pass and refused any further testing. The operator was then arrested for boating while intoxicated. 

There is a large amount of damage to the vessel but the operator did not get an estimate for repairs to the damage. The vessel was removed from shore by the operator’s friend.


BARDID: NH-2014-0025
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel involved was stationary, the operator and observer waited in the vessel while the victim was trying to get onto a surfboard. The victim got on top of the surfboard then lost her balance and fell into the water. When the victim fell off her middle toe got stuck in a crack/hole in the board and severed it from her foot. The victim’s brother, the operator, jumped in to help her as well as being assisted into shore by other witnesses. The victim’s toe was not reattached due to the amount of damage.


BARDID: NH-2014-0026
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC had approached the dock when the passenger tried to get off it and onto the dock. The victim lost her balance and fell backwards hitting her head on the dock then fell into the water. She was helped out of the water, attended by EMS, and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NH-2014-0027
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Captain of the fishing vessel was dropping lobster pots when another vessel passed by at a high rate of speed and very close to the stern when vessel 2 caught the line from a lobster pot that was being dropped and caused it to get pulled through the davit and hauler as well as cause a crack in one of the windows by the hauler. The fishing lines were caught in the propeller of vessel 2 that made it inoperable. The Captain yelled and threw a gaff at vessel 2 to get the operators attention. The operator of vessel 2 was not at the helm and had the vessel set on auto-pilot. Both parties were arrested, vessel 1 for Reckless Conduct and vessel 2 for Careless and Negligent Operation.


BARDID: NH-2014-0028
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Harbor
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was attempting to dock his vessel when he struck vessel 2. When the Marina discovered that vessel 1 was trespassing they were told to leave, struck vessel 2 again. Vessel 1 continued traveling when the USCG stopped and boarded to performed a safety check then told the operator of vessel 1 that there was a call that his vessel struck vessel 2 twice. The operator stated he will pay for any damages. 

Marine Patrol was advised on August 22, 2014 that the owner of vessel 2 was making a report of 2,309.09 worth of damage and needed to fill out accident reports. On August 23, 2014 Marine Patrol visited the owner/operator of vessel 1 to get more information on the accident. The owner stated his vessel had no damage and that this was not an accident. He was asked to fill out an accident report in which he has not returned and was not able to provide information regarding his passengers on board during the accident.


BARDID: NH-2014-0029
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 attempted to back out between two slips with boats tied to each dock. The operator loss control of the vessel panicked and pushed the throttle forward to hard and headed toward a docked vessel on his port side to fast. He panicked again and pulled his throttle in reverse and was backing too fast toward another docked vessel on his starboard side. The operator again panicked and pushed his throttle forward again to far and by this time ended up perpendicular to vessel 2 and allegedly hit its starboard bow with the starboard side of his swim platform rub rail. Parties on both boats attempted to push each boat away to avoid an impact. But the excessive amount of throttle applied by the operator of vessel 1 as he attempted to reverse direction may have resulted in a minor impact to vessel 2. Owner of vessel 2 and passengers stated they heard a thud and objects fell inside the vessel upon impact. Operator of vessel 1 and passenger claim that they avoided contact by holding their vessel away from vessel 2. 

An officer of the Marine Patrol observed the actions of all parties involved but did not hear a thud or crunch that would indicate two boats colliding.


BARDID: NH-2014-0030
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling Northerly and vessel 2 was traveling Southerly heading directly at each other. Both vessels swerved to the left to avoid a head-on collision, side swiping each other.   

The operator of vessel 1 states he was going 5 mph and that vessel 2 did not have any navigational lights on, intoxicated, and going 30 mph. Later in this investigation the operator of vessel 1 stated that he did see a stern light but not any bow navigational lights on vessel 2. All claims except mph by operator 1 against operator 2 were unfounded. A female passenger on vessel 1 fell off the seat when the collision happened and a shelf fell on her causing pain in her back. She was transported to the hospital. No updates since this report. 
  
The operator of vessel 2 alleges that vessel 1 did not have navigational lights displayed and was on plane. The first allegation was unfounded. 

When Marine Patrol arrived on scene both vessels were displaying proper navigational lights.


BARDID: NH-2014-0031
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he was coming from Timber Island in a westerly direction and passed on the south side of a red top marker, striking some rocks passing under his port bow. Marine Patrol officer stayed with the vessel and occupants until a towing company arrived. No injuries reported.


BARDID: NH-2014-0032
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While water skiing the victim was jumping over wakes, and when he tried to jump the wake before being injured he landed one ski on the wake and the other on the bottom of the wake. This action caused the victim to spread his feet apart very suddenly, injuring his groin. The victim had a hard time getting into the vessel without help. When arriving at the dock the victim was able to get out of the vessel but not up the stairs from the dock, this is when 911 was called. 

After having x-rays and a CAT scan it was discovered that the victim’s right femur was fractured. He was discharged the next day.


BARDID: NH-2014-0033
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was motoring out of the cove to check wind conditions to sail his vessel when his vessel grounded on a rock. At this time the lake level was approximately 18-20” lower than “full lake level”.  The operator was very knowledgeable of the area and his vessel. After the incident the vessel was driven to a marina where a diver was able to assess the damage. The vessel has damage to its keel and compression damage to the hull.


BARDID: NH-2014-0034
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was driving towards Eagle Island Channel around midnight when he mistook a no wake zone buoy on the left side of the channel for the one on the right side. The vessel hit rocks and could not get off of them so a tow company was called. The vessel was driven back to the yacht club under its own power. The owner of the vessel was not having it hauled out of the water for awhile so pictures were not taken. 
 
Marine Patrol decided the type of vessel and damage would exceed 2000.00 and deemed this report an accident.


BARDID: NH-2014-0035
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Monomonac
NearestCityorTown: Rindge
County: Cheshire
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 had just purchased this vessel when he took it for a test drive. While backing out of the slip he inadvertently throttled up causing the vessel to strike vessel 2 which was docked in the slip next to him. The owner of vessel 2 was not around so the operator/owner of vessel 1 left him a note with all his information to pay for the damages.


BARDID: NH-2014-0036
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was driving his boat at approximately 20 mph. The passenger and victim were on board seated in the back of the vessel. The operator quickly cut the throttle all the way back to idle when he was about to go over a large wave. That is when the victim fell out of her seat injuring her back. The victim was taken out of the vessel on a back board into a waiting ambulance.


BARDID: NH-2014-0037
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator returned from a trip and tied the vessel to a dock. One of the passenger’s smelled smoke and the operator opened the front hatch on the rope locker. The operator could not find the source of the smoke so he went to the rear of the vessel to shut off the battery. He noticed flames and tried to put them out with a dry chemical fire extinguisher but could not put them out. The fire spread to fast and the owner got out of the vessel and exited the dock area to safety. The vessel burned completely gutting out the hull. This also caused extensive damage to the dock.


BARDID: NH-2014-0038
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was heading the vessel in an Easterly direction between Diamond Island and the Gilford shoreline. The water was very rough and the vessel hit a wave that went completely over the side swamping it. The bilge pump could not keep up with the water and the vessel remained partially submerged. 911 was called and the Gilford Fire Boat responded and towed the vessel to West Alton Marina.


BARDID: NH-2014-0039
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Marine Patrol responded to a vessel being grounded on rocks/ledge approximately 15’ from shore and approximately 50’ southwest of the breakwater and dock at that location. The operator stated it was dark with light rain falling and missed seeing the island. The vessel was equipped with radar but was not being operated.


BARDID: NH-2014-0040
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Ossipee
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The occupant/victim was in the process of anchoring the vessel in shallow water at Long Sands when he went to the front of the vessel outside the railing where he lost his balance and fell overboard. The water was shallow so his right foot hit the bottom of the lake and injured his right knee. The victim passed out from the pain and was pulled to shore, laid flat on the beach where ice was applied to his knee and forehead. The victim was brought to the hospital where a CAT scan showed a torn tendon that needed surgery to repair.


BARDID: NH-2014-0041
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaver Lake
NearestCityorTown: Derry
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the open motorboat had a child tubing behind his vessel in the middle of Beaver Lake. On the third run around the lake, the operator was heading easterly towards the shoreline then turned westerly into the glare of the sun. While heading westerly, he turned the vessel to the left whipping the tube with his son to the right crossing over the wake. With the momentum of the whip the tube hit the rear starboard side of the kayak. The tube flew across the kayak hitting the operator in the back and rib area and landed on the port side of the kayak, with the child landing in the water. The child was hysterical and cut his knee but managed to get out of the water with the help of his father. The kayakerwas sore from the impact paddled to the shoreline refusing medical treatment by ambulance but drove himself to the hospital. The kayaker was treated and released diagnosed with bruised ribs and muscle soreness in the rib area.


BARDID: NH-2014-0042
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Freedom
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The two occupants decided to take out a canoe onto Ossipee Lake. The operator stated that they turned around and the other occupant leaned to one side causing the canoe to capsize. They both tried to flip the canoe over but were not able to right it. After a short period they decided to swim to shore when they became separated and started to yell for help. After yelling for a long period of time another camp counselor arrived in a kayak and waited with one of the occupants until help arrived. After the help arrived he heard yelling and kayaked to the other occupant and brought him back to shore. 
 
The operator was tested for field sobriety and had clues indicating that alcohol/drugs were apparent. The passenger who was in the water longer was asked to if he was willing to do a Field Sobriety Test. NH Marine Patrol Officer was told no and that he was not interested in giving a blood sample. Once both occupants were medically cleared from the hospital they were charged with disorderly conduct by the NH State Police.


BARDID: NH-2014-0043
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tarleton
NearestCityorTown: Piermont
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim and his daughter went out kayaking when he tipped over and fell out of the kayak. His daughter told him to flip the kayak back over but he could not so she exited her kayak, told her father to hold on to her kayak and tried to right his. The kayak could not be righted due to much water in it. The victim was hanging over his daughters kayak and yelled for help. A small vessel came to help and tried to get the victim in the vessel but could not due to being to small and the victim to heavy so the vessel started to take on water. This is when the daughter noticed a change in her father that he did not appear to be “quite with it” and not responding. A larger vessel came to their aid and pulled the victim into the bow of their vessel with the daughter and her two dogs. The female on the vessel was a nurse and elevated the victims head and went to shore. When they got to shore another male and female came to aid in which the female was another nurse. Both nurses performed CPR until EMS arrived. The victim had foam, vomit and some blood coming from his mouth and died at the scene. The victim was transported to Concord hospital for an autopsy in which the cause of death was listed as “Hypertensive and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease”.


BARDID: NH-2014-0044
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnisquam
NearestCityorTown: Tilton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the PWC was pulling up to an anchored pontoon boat when, due to her inexperience, she release the throttle which caused her to lose the ability to steer. She hit the port side of the pontoon boat causing damage. She did not have damage to her vessel and there were no injuries.


BARDID: NH-2014-0045
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-12-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Souhegan River
NearestCityorTown: Amherst
County: Hillsborough
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was going down river with the current and the canoe got snagged on a tree branch that was hanging over the river. Once the canoe was snagged the current pushed the canoe so that it was beam to the current. At that point, the two passengers grabbed onto the branch to keep themselves out of the water as much as possible. Shortly after, the current pushed water over the side of the canoe and swamped it. The operator stayed with the canoe which was swamped but still floating just under the surface. He stayed with the canoe until he was able to get close to the shoreline. All were pulled from the water by the fire rescue team and brought to the hospital to be checked for hypothermia.


BARDID: NH-2014-0046
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-12-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Bay
NearestCityorTown: Durham
County: Strafford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passenger were headed out to the mooring fields to retrieve his vessel to pull from the water. The vessel was being rowed directly into the wind and the waves which caused the vessel to be swamped, their PFD's automatically inflated. They tried to reach the pontoon vessel that was mooring but the tide made it difficult. The operator decided for them to hold onto the rowboat that was now upside down. Trying to navigate the rowboat towards land and about 30 yards to shore they swam to shore. They yelled for help when two hikers responded and called 911. Both men were taken to the hospital for hypothermia. It was estimated that they were in the water about 40 minutes.


BARDID: NH-2015-0001
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was docking the vessel, put it into neutral and was tying up the back of the vessel when the vessel slipped into reverse gear. The operator went to step back into the vessel when he fell with full body weight onto his right arm, breaking both bones in his forearm. The operator called 911, sat on the dock until Marine Patrol and EMS got there.


BARDID: NH-2015-0002
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dublin Lake
NearestCityorTown: Dublin
County: Cheshire
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
This boating accident happened early in the boating season and all information was gathered after some time had passed. Two males had gone out fishing in their canoe and the wind and waves caused the canoe to capsize. One subject swam to shore while the other subject clung to the canoe. Fire and Rescue arrived to scene and got the second person to shore. Both individuals were treated for hypothermia and released.


BARDID: NH-2015-0003
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was inexperienced with the Lake and did not pay attention to the navigational markers when he grounded his vessel on underwater rocks. The Marine Patrol officer called a towing service and had the operator drop anchor so as to not drift further into the rocks. There were no injuries.


BARDID: NH-2015-0004
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Center Harbor
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A Marine Patrol Officer was on patrol when he spotted a vessel with their prop up and out of the water. The officer pulled up along side and discovered that the vessel was anchored with two people on board. The occupants had called a tow and they were on their way. The occupant stated they had left the docks and decided to take a different route home going on the other side of Mile Island. The navigational aides showed the dangers of going that way and the operator ignored them. The vessel became grounded.  It was towed. There we no injuries.


BARDID: NH-2015-0005
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was being operated towards a no wake zone area in Alton bay when the operator of vessel two was looking behind him at another PWC. An eye witness stated the PWC's were going around in circles right before the collision. The operator of vessel two hit the starboard side mid-ship to vessel one with excessive speed for the area, and was flown into the air. Both vessels were disabled. Both operator's and occupant refused medical treatment at the scene but the operator of vessel one went to the hospital two days later with a shoulder contusion.


BARDID: NH-2015-0006
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator launched the vessel from the Gilford Town Docks and was headed Easterly driving at 25-30 mph. After a couple of minutes the engine started to slow down. When he was in front of his destination he noticed a burning smell and crackling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vessel was a short distance from shore so he had his passengers put on their life jackets to swim to shore. After the daughters swam to shore a good Samaritan came by and towed the vessel to a nearby mooring. The next morning the owner/operator went to move the vessel off the mooring and found the vessel had sunk. The vessel was towed to a marina where it was found that the water pump impeller was severely worn which caused the engine to overheat. The overheating was so bad it burned the exhaust hoses which allowed the water to enter the boat and cause the sinking.


BARDID: NH-2015-0007
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The Marine Patrol Officer was called two days later to investigate the hit and run. The vessel was docked at the town docks and could not leave until a large cabin cruiser was blocking their way. The operator then left the town docks and tied up at their rented slip the next town over. The next morning the owner found in a cup holder a note that read "Just Kinkin It did this to your boat". Their was no name signed from the witness so we could not interview.  We are still waiting on the estimate for vessel one.


BARDID: NH-2015-0008
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stratham
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and two passengers were on board the vessel, one in the back and the other on the port side gunwale. The operator was traveling around 15-20 mphs doing circular turns. The operator said that as he made the turn his boat hit a wake which caused the passenger on the gunwale to fall overboard. Because the vessel was turning to the right and the passenger fell off the left side, it caused the propeller at the rear of the boat to go directly towards the victim. The operator immediately stopped the vessel and the victim was thrown a life jacket and picked up and brought back into the vessel. 911 was called for medical attention.


BARDID: NH-2015-0009
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was pulling into a slip when the bow bounced up after hitting the dock causing the bow to land on a pedestrian bridge support beam. He tried backing off but the throttle was stuck in forward and the bow got wedged between land and the bridge. Further investigation concluded that the throttle cable broke during docking and was not able to stop or go into reverse. No one was hurt.


BARDID: NH-2015-0010
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was pulling two people on a tube at approximately 10-12 mph. When the operator turned the vessel the victim fell off the tube after hitting the boat's wake. Both tubers were pulled on board the vessel and EMS was called to the scene. The Marine Patrol officer called the victim and was informed that he had a dislocated shoulder with no overnight stay.


BARDID: NH-2015-0011
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crescent Lake
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was traveling northerly with two passengers when another vessel passed along side their vessel. The vessel that passed by in the same direction left a wake a couple hundred feet ahead of them. The operator crossed the wake at a very shallow angle severely tipping the vessel and all three occupants were ejected. The engine continued to run because the kill switch lanyard was not attached to the operator. The boat circled back with the propeller striking two of the occupants. The operator was not injured and was able to reach into the vessel and kill the motor. Good Samaritans brought them and the boat to shore. They were all taken to the hospital.


BARDID: NH-2015-0012
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Squam Lakes
NearestCityorTown: Holderness
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was on plane when the navigation map he was holding flew out of his hands and overboard. The operator tried to retrieve the map while the vessel was still on plane causing him to fall overboard. The operator was picked up by a good Samaritan and brought back to shore. The operator sustained a sore ankle, but did not go to the hospital. The Marine Patrol Officer used his tow line to throw in front of the vessel to get it caught in the propeller causing it neutralize.


BARDID: NH-2015-0013
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Time line of events: 
1.       Marine Patrol received a call that there was a vessel going in circles with a dog in it. 
2.       There were many attempts to foul the engine but was not successful; cut through & floated over the top of the rope. 
3.       GPS location was taken for a Dive Team to use as a reference point if necessary. 
4.       The vessel ran out of gas as more Marine Patrol Officers responded and began searching for the operator. 
5.       The Sergeant in charge of the accident was informed at this point that Marine Patrol Dispatch was in contact with the family stating the operator has not returned from his fishing trip. 
6.       The vessel was recovered and the throttle was in full forward position the radio and GPS fish finder were on. The safety lanyard was also on the helm and connected to the key in the ignition, indicating that the operator was not wearing it. 
7.       The canine “Skoll” was safe and picked up by its owner. 
8.       The owner of the canine gave the Sergeant information about the operator where she saw him the night before. She stated that she did not know of any medical conditions and that the operator did not know how to swim so both him and the canine would wear PFD’s. 
9.     Four hours later members of the NH Fish and Game Dive Team arrived, was briefed and they prepared to dive. 
10.   After two days of searching the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Maine, was requested to run their side sonar to help in the search for the victim. 
11.   After four days the victim was found in 62 feet of water. The body was recovered by divers. 
12.   An autopsy was performed. The death certificate states drowning as the cause of death.


BARDID: NH-2015-0014
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hampton River
NearestCityorTown: Hampton
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
NH Marine Patrol received a call stating a boat has hit and was stuck on rocks inside Hampton Harbor. The USCG boarding team needed to board the vessel but due to the low tide and rocks Marine Patrol ferried the team over to the damaged vessel. The vessel was taking on water but the bilge pumps were able to keep up with the water coming in. Marine Patrol waited for the incoming tide to allow the boat to float off the rocks and drift away from them. Marine Patrol maneuvered the vessel away from the rocks and into deeper water. The USCG took over the tow into NH Port Authority docks in Hampton. The operator of the vessel was on the wrong side of the junction buoy when he hit the rocks.


BARDID: NH-2015-0015
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that he just filled up at the gas dock and was backing away from the dock when he heard a small explosion in the rear engine compartment and saw flames.  The operator put the vessel in neutral and yelled to his two sons on board to jump into the water.  Just as all three were in the water the vessel caught fine and engulfed into flames. The three swam to shore and called for help. The youngest child sustained first degree burns on his legs, was treated by EMS and later taken to Huggins Hospital for further treatment. 

The gas attendant stated he filled the vessel with gas and heard the forced draft ventilation system on the entire time. The eldest son removed the gas cap and put the gas cap back on after being filed up with fuel. The operator stated the vessels had no past issues, was not smoking on and had no gas spills. The operator claims to periodically check the fuel lines and the condition of the bilge never encountering a problem or leak; however this was not check prior to fueling the day of the fire.


BARDID: NH-2015-0016
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
NH Marine Patrol officers were on patrol when they came across a vessel floating in a rocky area known as “The Witches” and the occupants on board flagged the officers down. The operator did not know what “The Witches” are and did not understand the navigational buoys because he had not taken a Boaters Education class. The vessel was severely damaged and had to be towed to the closest marina. The vessel had severe damage with the estimate of over 25,000.00. The insurance company totaled the vessel.


BARDID: NH-2015-0017
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnisquam
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was pulling three females on a tube when one of the passengers let go of the tube. When the vessel came around to retrieve her she was unconscious and face up due to her PFD. The victim was brought on board and rushed to the nearest dock where medical help was called in. The operator stated he did not know why the victim let go; he was going in a straight line, no wakes, and not speeding. Marine Patrol officer investigated and called the victim’s mother and she stated the victim was having some recent spells of fainting. The victim was diagnosed with a minor concussion and later released from the hospital.


BARDID: NH-2015-0018
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Whitton Pond
NearestCityorTown: Albany
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim and two others put on PFD's got into a canoe for a paddle around Whitten Pond. The victim was in the middle sitting on the floor under the across-ship brace. The canoe capsized for an unknown reason. Both paddlers were able to get out of the canoe. The victim was lodged between the across-ship brace and the floor of the capsized canoe, and could not be dislodged. Both paddlers called out for help. 
Several people came to help. When the rescuers arrived the canoe was laying on its side, partially filled with water, with one gunwale below the water. The victim was still lodged between the brace and floor unconscious and wearing his PFD. 
Rescuers brought the canoe to shore, removed the victim and placed him on a dock to start CPR. The victim did not regain consciousness and pronounced dead.


BARDID: NH-2015-0019
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A Marine Patrol Officer was flagged down to help a vessel that grounded on rocks in the area known as "The Witches". The vessel would start but not stay running due to the damage of the prop. The operator told the officer he did not know the rocks were there. The vessel was then towed to clear out of the hazards by the officer who waited for the Rental agent to tow the vessel back to the marina. There were no injuries to report. The Marina estimates damages of 15,500.00.


BARDID: NH-2015-0020
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was pulling a water skier when the observer stated the skier fell. The operator circled back around to pick him up to discover the skier twisted his leg and could not get back into the vessel. The occupants assisted the skier into the vessel where EMS was called to the scene due to the severe leg pain. The skier suffered a leg sprain.


BARDID: NH-2015-0021
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The occupant observed the victim try to jump a wake to his right as the ski boat was pulling him straight ahead. The victim jumped the wake by approximately two feet in the air and came down on the front edge of his wake board. While still holding the rope he was pulled face down into the water. The victim's right foot came out of the ski boot when he landed. The operator went back around to give the victim another turn when he discovered the victim screaming help, that he hurt his back. The victim was picked up and brought back to the dock and the Camp's infirmary was called out to the dock then 911 was called. The victim was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released.


BARDID: NH-2015-0022
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine River Pond
NearestCityorTown: Wakefield
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was attempting to wake board when she started to get up out of the water, felt extreme pain in her right thigh then let go of the tow rope and fell back into the water. When the operator came back around he noticed she was in pain and crying. The victim was lifted into the boat and 911 was called, transported to the hospital, and diagnosed with a broken right femur.


BARDID: NH-2015-0023
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator left the Town Docks and headed in a southerly direction towards Mile Island. He stated he was going about 5mph when he struck rocks. The vessel was drivable so the operator drove it back to where he rented it. He was asked to point out on a map where the rocks were and pointed to a black top buoy area. The operator stated there should be a sign there and was informed by the Marine Patrol Officer that is why we have buoy's.


BARDID: NH-2015-0024
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Harbor
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and victim were on the water traveling Westerly at headway speed on an incoming tide, when the left the dock and headed towards the bridge. The operator heard a horn sound three times behind him and turned to see if there was a boat coming up behind him. He thought he may have turned the tiller enough to strike the bridge making contact at the bow. The victim was sitting facing the operator when they hit the bridge causing trauma to her head and the operator to be ejected from the vessel. The operator was able to get back into the vessel which did not start because the lanyard disconnected, and screamed for help. The vessel was towed back to the docks where the fire department met them. The victim was treated for a head laceration and a concussion with follow up by her PCP.


BARDID: NH-2015-0025
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arlington Mills Resivoir
NearestCityorTown: Salem
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim got up on one water ski her first attempt for about half a mile. The operator turned the vessel to go in a different direction this is when the victim fell. The vessel was turned around and the victim tried to go for a second time and was coming up out of the water and then fell. The operator turned back around and this is when the victim complained her back hurt. Both the operator and the spotter lifted her out of the water and called 911 for assistance. The victim stated she had a previous serious injury many years back. The victim was in the hospital until August 10, 2015 being fitted for a back brace to hear her L4 fracture.


BARDID: NH-2015-0026
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel one stated as he was trying to back up out of the docks the wind blew him into two docked vessels. A vessel was hit with only paint transfer and the owner stated he could buff it out so he didn't want to make a statement. Vessel two was pushed into the dock that caused fiberglass damage. No one was on board.


BARDID: NH-2015-0027
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sunapee
NearestCityorTown: Sunapee
County: Sullivan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator did not use the navigation aids while heading north toward the mouth of Lake Sunapee harbor. The operator hit a pile of rocks and started taking on water. The operator used the motor as long as possible to get to shore then used paddles. The vessel sank and was deemed a total loss.


BARDID: NH-2015-0028
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim while wake boarding attempted to do a trick and fell hard into the water causing severe pain to his hip and leg. The operator and occupants turned around and help the victim into the vessel and went to shore. The victim was brought to the hospital where he was treated for a dislocated hip then released.


BARDID: NH-2015-0029
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At 8:15 am Marine Patrol received a call stating a swimmer had been struck by a vessel. The swimmer had a kayaker as a guide but a fishing boat went around the kayaker but did not see the swimmer until it was too late. The swimmer was pulled up into the fishing vessel and brought to shore. The swimmer was brought to the hospital with a broken leg and the fishing vessel was investigated. After the investigation the fishing vessel owner was not charged with negligence, impairment or speed.


BARDID: NH-2015-0030
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was docked when vessel 1 attempted to go around vessel2  to access the boat launch. The operator of vessel 1 put the vessel in reverse and backed into vessel 2 with their swim platform striking the pontoon of vessel 2. Operator on vessel one states his throttle was stuck into reverse and after the accident found the plate from the throttle which had fallen off into the bilge. He believes that it had gotten wedged in the throttle assembly which caused the throttle to stick in reverse.
 
*for both vessels BARD will not allow me to fill the kind of accident.


BARDID: NH-2015-0031
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The occupants on vessel two were awakened by a sound of impact to their vessel. The owner went above deck to find a sailing vessel off his bow and adrift. On vessel 1 there was a hanging line in the water with 2 floats attached. It was a severed mooring pennant. The USCG was hailed to report the drifting boat and the accident. The 2 occupants on vessel 2 were not harmed.
 
*on either vessel report BARD will not allow me to fill in the kind of accident.


BARDID: NH-2015-0032
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Squam Lake
NearestCityorTown: Holderness
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel navigated on the wrong side of the navigational aides stating they were displaced. After grounding the vessel the operator motored to the nearest dock where he called for a tow. During the interview he stated to the officer that he was using a navigational chart. After the interview, our officer went to where the operator stated the accident happened and noted that the markers were where they needed to be.


BARDID: NH-2015-0034
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-19 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner found damage on his vessel that had been done by an unidentified vessel (hit and run). The owner is not sure at what time this happened. Marine Patrol Officer and the owner investigated the damage and found the cloth cover to be ripped and burned, there was severe fiberglass damage on the swim platform which seemed to be where the initial contact was made. The vessel also had two bent bars and there were rips in the material of the rear seat along with some signs of burning that had come through the cover and a tow bar had been driven through the bottom of the swim platform. A large amount  of debris and marks were left on the boat as well.


BARDID: NH-2015-0045
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Center Harbor
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was leaving the harbor traveling about 30 mph when he struck rocks. After the vessel hit and stalled he noticed he was on the wrong side of a black top buoy. The vessel was towed in by another boater to a nearby dock. The marina came to tow the vessel back and notice it was taking on water. The vessel was pumped out and towed to the marina.


BARDID: NH-2015-0046
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reports that while attempting to come alongside the fuel dock he collided with several pilings. Operator describes his throttle/shifter was "sticking" and that he was unable to arrest his forward movement before contacting the pilings.


BARDID: NH-2015-0047
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 stated he had just gotten gas and was heading out of the cove when he struck vessel 2. The operator thought his vessel was in neutral, when actually it was in forward gear. The passenger was moving around some items in the vessel so the operator said he never saw vessel 2 until just before the collision. Both witnesses stated that after vessel 1 hit vessel 2 the operator back away from vessel 1 and started to leave. People at the dock started to yell at him so he turned around and returned to the dock.


BARDID: NH-2015-0048
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated they were going through a rough wake and two waves came over the bow of the vessel flooding it. The boat traffic in Weirs Channel was congested and the water conditions were very choppy contributing to the vessel being flooded. The operator stated 8 out of the 9 occupants on board left the sinking vessel and boarded another vessel while he stayed on board. The witness towed the vessel to shore by the Weirs Town Docks. The vessel was pumped out and towed to a marina.


BARDID: NH-2015-0049
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was traveling into the cove through the channel when he struck rocks. The vessel was still able to get back to the docks and a individual dove under to look at the damage. The operator states he did the same thing last year.


BARDID: NH-2015-0050
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling South Westerly in Paugus Bay. Vessel two operated by victim was traveling Westerly and made an abrupt U-turn and headed South Easterly into the forward starboard side of vessel one. Witnesses stated that vessel one was coming up behind vessel two on the left side and when vessel two went to turn left she didn't know vessel one was there until tOo late. Both operators were unaware of the NH safe passage law requiring 150' separation at above headway speed. Operator two did not have boaters education certificate as required.


BARDID: NH-2015-0051
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was waterskiing when he fell and the tow rope wrapped around his arm causing it to twist and break his wrist.


BARDID: NH-2015-0052
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataquog River
NearestCityorTown: Goffstown
County: Hillsborough
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A call came in from a local police department with a possible domestic disturbance on the Piscataquog River. Marine Patrol responded and while en route was informed of a possible drowning. A dive team was called in to recover the body. The MP officer went to the station to interview one of the passengers.

All the passengers were inebriated. There were 3 adults on the vessel that the victim was on before she went missing. The victim's boyfriend continually stated that he was swimming with the deceased and with numerous attempts to get her back into the vessel he kept spitting up water and almost drowning. 

An autopsy was performed and cause of death was drowning, manner unknown. The police department would Be the lead investigators in a possible homicide Case.


BARDID: NH-2015-0053
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was operating his vessel in a Northerly direction heading between Little and Big Island in Paugus Bay. He went around a boat that was fishing and not paying attention to the navigational aids struck rocks. He said a passing vessel was going to call Marine Patrol for him. Irwin Marine came out and towed him back to their marina. There is no record of Marine Patrol receiving a call notifying them of the accident.


BARDID: NH-2015-0054
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-12-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Turkey Pond
NearestCityorTown: Concord
County: Merrimack
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Call into dispatch for a missing person. There was an unman kayak floating on Turkey Pond where the missing person was suppose to be. Divers were brought on scene as well as Marine Patrol. The victim was found in 10 feet of water. The Medical Examiner pronounced dead at the scene and an immediate autopsy would be performed. The autopsy results were inconclusive. The stomach contents was of interest so a sample was sent out to be analysed. It was stated that overall the victim had been in good health. 
 
Waiting for a final conclusion.


BARDID: NH-2015-0055
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The accident happened on May 24, 2015. The operator was taking some visiting acquaintance for a boat ride traveling in a northerly direction. He was talking to his guests on board when he hit the rock with his vessel. He stated he never saw the rock. A Marine Patrol Officer went to the scene and asked all the occupants to put their life jackets on and then evacuated the vessel. The operator stayed on board and tried to removed the vessel from the rock. At the time of the crash the operator attempted to back the vessel off the rock but was not successful. His neighbor arrived and pulled it off the rock. He subsequently dove under the vessel and did not see any damage. There did not seem to have major damage so the operator did not at that time fill out an accident report. 
 
On December 23, 2015 the owner called NH State Marine Patrol wanting to report an accident that had happened in May. A different officer followed up on the accident and received the necessary paperwork and information. The operator did have seven other people on board but does not know their information for the updated paperwork. 

The owner stated he operated the vessel without any problems after the accident. When the vessel was hauled out of the water at the end of the season the damage was discovered. The operator stated that was the reason why the accident report was not filled out earlier.


BARDID: NH-2015-0056
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Squam Lake
NearestCityorTown: Center Harbor
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Marine Patrol did not investigate at the scene, the local EMS responded. It took the owner/operator months to fill out an accident report and get it back to Marine Patrol. He states that between the choppy water, strong winds, glare from the sun and low lake levels all these things contributed to the reason why he hit rocks. He was towed in without bringing on water or personal injury.


BARDID: NH-2016-0001
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-02-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Pond
NearestCityorTown: Pelham
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two fishermen capsized in an overloaded canoe. One occupant had on scuba gear and the other did not. Both occupants had on life vests. A passerby heard screams and helped the two men out of the water. Both were transported to the local hospital for exposure, then released.


BARDID: NH-2016-0002
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator/victim went kayaking on a very windy and bad weather day when her kayak started drifting so she tried to turn around but got caught by the wind that capsized her vessel. After being in the water her companion paddled up to her so the victim could onto the back of the second kayaker. Marine Patrol got to the scene and pulled the victim from the water where her outer layer of clothing was removed and wrapped into a blanket. The victim stated she could not feel anything. She was rushed to shore where a waiting ambulance met them. 

There was no PFD on-board the kayak nor any sound producing device.


BARDID: NH-2016-0003
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Bay
NearestCityorTown: Dover
County: Strafford
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he took out the vessel for the first time this season after it was stored at a marina. When the operator, his son and dog left the dock, approximately 400 feet from the dock he heard a pop and saw smoke coming from the starboard engine. Shortly after the operator saw flames and retrieved the fire extinguisher to put the fire out. After extinguishing the fire the operator shut down the starboard engine and fired up the port engine and went back to the dock. There were no injuries reported.


BARDID: NH-2016-0005
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnipesaukee River
NearestCityorTown: Northfield
County: Merrimack
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the kayak was inexperienced and when she capsized in the rapids. The victim tried to hold onto a branch but lost her grip and was carried down a small dam, she was pulled from the water and transported to the local hospital. The victim suffered hypothermia, cuts and bruises.


BARDID: NH-2016-0006
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Bay
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
NH Marine Patrol responded to a possible hit and run. When they arrived they met with the owner and noticed a medium-sized scratch that was on the port side of the vessel. During investigation they found another small scratch on the stern. There were no forced entry or any witnesses.


BARDID: NH-2016-0007
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Freedom
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was water skiing when he crossed the wake of another vessel. The wake caused him to lose his balance and fall in which he broke his ankle when he hit the water. The operator of the vessel got the victim in the vessel and brought him to shore.


BARDID: NH-2016-0008
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Bay
NearestCityorTown: Newington
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and his son were traveling towards the General Sullivan Bridge when he felt the motor strike something under the water he could not see. As the motor struck the object if forced the motor to quickly turn to port. 

As the motor turned to port he boat quickly turned to starboard causing both of the occupants to be thrown over the port side of the boat. According to the operator the boat circled around and struck both of them. 

The operator said he was struck by the motors skeg causing significant lacerations and bruising to his right arm. The passenger said he received abrasions and bruising on his left upper thigh possible from hitting the gunwale when he was thrown over. 

The USCG stayed with the boat until it ran out of gas. The investigator believes the vessel hit a submerged lobster trap buoy.


BARDID: NH-2016-0009
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Duncan Lake
NearestCityorTown: Ossipee
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The witness observed an overturned kayak out on the lake, retrieved his canoe and while paddling to the kayak witnessed a man suspended under the kayak. The witness went back to shore to retrieve rope and a row boat and went out to the victim. An officer first on scene paddled out to the witness by canoe to help with the victim. Together they secured a rope to the kayak noting that the victim's right wrist was caught in the anchor line with his right hand positioned along the right side of his face and ear. The kayak and victim were then towed to shore. Upon arrival emergency personnel were present and began CPR, and AED was applied and a shock was administered to no avail. 

The victim was diabetic and had a port installed on the right side of his trunk to administer insulin. The autopsy showed the cause of death was by drowning.


BARDID: NH-2016-0010
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Four people were traveling along the river in their boat when a large boat was coming in the opposite direction that caused a significant wake.  This wake caused the victim to fall out of her seat onto the floor of the boat causing injury to her back.


BARDID: NH-2016-0011
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Freedom
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that he was en route to his dock after leaving a friends house located in the area. While traveling Northerly at about 15mph he did not have a visual of the swim raft so it gave him little response time before impact. The vessel was disabled and towed back to his dock. 

The witness/owner of the swim raft witnessed the accident and yelled out to the boater to watch out for his raft seconds before it was struck. 

There were no injuries.


BARDID: NH-2016-0012
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Freedom
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were stopped and drifting side by side of each other. The operator of the pwc was holding onto the rail on the port side of the other vessel when a large wake hit both boats broadside. 

The up and down motion cause by the wake injured the shoulder of the victim on the pwc which made him fall off and into the water.

 The occupants of the other vessel picked the victim up out of the water and brought him to shore. He was taken to the hospital and treated for a cracked shoulder socket.


BARDID: NH-2016-0013
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Center Harbor
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Marine Patrol officer's received a report of an injured person being transported to the local town docks. When the officers arrived EMS was already there working on the injured wake boarder with a serious knee injury. 

When the operator was interviewed it was noticed that he was under the influence. The operator was tested, had a BAC of .105, then arrested. 

The wake boarder was taken to the local hospital and found that he needed surgery for his significant injury. After surgery the wake boarder stated, he jumped a wake larger than expected and he knew that he was in the wrong position to land and when he did his right knee took the brunt of his weight and popped. 

Court pending.


BARDID: NH-2016-0014
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sunrise Lake
NearestCityorTown: Middleton
County: Strafford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A Marine Patrol Officer met the victim at the hospital where a statement was taken. The victim stated that he tore his hamstring muscle by trying to water ski on one ski. The victim and witnesses stated that the victim had not water skied in years and disregarded their warnings. There is no fault of the boat operator.


BARDID: NH-2016-0015
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pemigewassett River
NearestCityorTown: New Hampton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim, his wife and 4 dogs were cruising the river when one of the dogs fell overboard. The wife reported that they made numerous attempts to retrieve the dog but failed. The vessel went over the dog (not injuring him) and the victim jumped in the river to retrieve the dog.  The victim started to struggle while swimming. Two type III PFD's were thrown to the victim but both were unsuccessful in reaching him.  He continued to swim back to the boat with the dog on his chest. The wife reported that he continued to struggle and suddenly slipped below the surface and was not seen again. 

Search efforts continued into the evening until darkness to no avail. The search continued the next morning where the deceased was recovered by NH Fish and Game divers from the bottom of the river, he was found in 8-10 feet of water. The Medical Examiner on scene pronounced the deceased death as an accidental drowning.


BARDID: NH-2016-0016
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Everett Lake
NearestCityorTown: Weare
County: Hillsborough
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to witnesses, the female victim fell into the water first, after hunching over her board. The male victim, her husband, fell in second, attempting to rescue his wife. The male sank first then the female. The husband yelled for help as his wife was floating face down in the water. As witnesses tried to help the male victim he broke the surface and sank to the bottom, then moments later the female broke the surface as well. The female was under water for 30 minutes but later died at the local hospital. Divers were called in to retrieve the male victim.


BARDID: NH-2016-0017
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel stated that the victim flipped off the tube and immediately began complaining about back pain. The operator instructed the observer to put the victim on in-line stabilization so they could transport him back to shore. Once back to shore the victim was rolled onto a backboard and taken to the hospital. The victim was treated for minor pains then released.


BARDID: NH-2016-0018
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Ossipee
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
After the occupants were back into the vessel from swimming at the sandbar when the operator leaned over on a fishing rod holder to bring up the swim platform ladder when the piece broke under his weight. 

The victim did not fall into the water but received a large laceration on the palm of his hand. The operator's brother drove them all into shore to a waiting ambulance. The victim refused the ambulance to the hospital, his brother took him instead. The victim received 9 stitches to the wound at the hospital.


BARDID: NH-2016-0019
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Highland Lake
NearestCityorTown: Stoddard
County: Cheshire
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that she was heading South-Easterly through the no-wake channel at the southern end of the lake. When she needed to stay north of the black-top buoy to avoid a rock she went south of the buoy which caused the vessel to ride up on top of a rock and become stuck. 

All the occupants got out of the vessel and at which point they were able to push the vessel off the rock. They then turned around and headed north up the lake to return to their residence and take the boat out of the water as it was taking on water at a relatively slow pace.


BARDID: NH-2016-0020
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Suncook Lake
NearestCityorTown: Barnstead
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
There are two lakes connected by a narrow bridge and this is where the accident happened. The operator saw a boat coming through the bridge and put the throttle into neutral to wait for the boat to clear.

 The tuber on the back of the vessel started to drift to the side near one of the buoy's so the spotter (victim) reached back, grabbed onto the line and started to pull the line back into the stern of the vessel. At the same time, the tuber was pulling the line into the tube. A vessel passed, causing a wake to make the line go tight. Not realizing the line was wrapped around the victim's left ring finger. The tension of the line severed the finger.

 Witnesses saw the finger fly back about ten feet into the water. The victim's hand was wrapped in a towel and headed back to the operator's residence and transported by ambulance to the hospital. The finger was never located.


BARDID: NH-2016-0021
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel had seven passengers and the tube had two passengers. The operator took a right turn at approximately 15 miles per hour when both occupants of the tube fell off simultaneously after hitting a wake.

 The front occupant fell backwards hitting the back occupant (victim) with the back of his head into the victim's head. After the fall the front occupant noticed that the victim was unconscious in the water, so he supported the victim's head until others from the boat jumped in to assist. After a short time the victim became conscious and was able to get back in the boat with some assistance. The victim laid down in the bottom of the boat on the way to shore. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was then transferred to a larger hospital for a fractured skull in ten places and a brain bleed. 

The victim was released from the hospital three days later.


BARDID: NH-2016-0022
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A Marine Patrol Officer came upon a sinking pwc with one person in the water. Another boater had a line tied from their boat to the PWC and were attempting to tow it. The operator states he was headed to Horse Island after leaving Eagle Island when all of a sudden the PWC stopped and started sinking. He states that he did not feel anything because the water was choppy. A good Samaritan towed in the pwc to a marina before being fully submerged.


BARDID: NH-2016-0023
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:57:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gilman Pond
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While fishing the victim jerked back his fishing line causing him to lose his balance. The operator attempted to correct the balance of the craft but was unsuccessful and the victim fell backwards into the water while still holding the gunwale of the canoe. Before the operator could react the victim let go of the gunwale and went under. Fish and Game dive teams recovered the body. ME determined no foul play.


BARDID: NH-2016-0024
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baxter Lake
NearestCityorTown: Rochester
County: Strafford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The witness stated that she was asked by two men to spot a water skier on their boat. She agreed and witnessed the water skier try to get up a few times but couldn't. The last time the skier failed the operator turned the boat around quickly to retrieve him and ultimately struck the skier. 

The witness did notice the operator and skier had been drinking alcoholic beverages. The operator was given a battery of Field Sobriety tests. Once finished the local Police Department transferred the operator to their building where Marine Patrol requested a blood draw. After three samples were taken, the local Police transferred the operator back to their building where Marine Patrol arrested the operator. Pending court date.


BARDID: NH-2016-0025
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thorndike Pond
NearestCityorTown: Jaffrey
County: Cheshire
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that there were four people on a large tube being towed by the vessel she was operating (two campers and two councilors) when the tube went over a wake. Both of the campers fell off the tube making contact with each other in the air before landing in the water. One of the campers hit her forehead into the mouth of the other camper, breaking her teeth. The victims were helped back into the boat and brought to shore where they were treated until EMS arrived. Both girls were taken to the hospital and treated for their injuries.


BARDID: NH-2016-0026
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Androscoggin River
NearestCityorTown: Errol
County: Coos
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and his passenger were paddling down a swift moving river along the rapids where the canoe started to take on water. As the canoe picked up more speed it took on more and more water until it capsized. The passenger grabbed onto the operator but felt himself get heavy so he removed clothes so not to be weighed down then looked for the operator who was no longer in sight. The mother of the passenger saw the whole thing from a nearby bridge and called 911. NH Fish and Game spent four days dragging the bottom of the bay until recovery.  The operator was recovered deceased.


BARDID: NH-2016-0027
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Freedom
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A Marine Patrol Officer was patrolling the lake when he saw a capsized catamaran in the center of the lake. There was a pontoon boat next to the capsized catamaran helping the occupants on board and tying an anchor line around the catamaran's ballast. 

Once the occupants were on board the pontoon the operator righted the catamaran back into proper position, brought it along side so the occupants could board and sail back to the mainland. The operator of the catamaran complained of his ankle hurting and could not bear weight on it. An ambulance was called to bring the victim to the hospital where he was diagnosed with four broken bones in his ankle that required surgery.


BARDID: NH-2016-0028
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Freedom
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he was pulling a tube with two male passengers on it estimated traveling at a speed of 15-20 mph. The operator performed a right hand turn causing the tube to cross the wake to the left; as the tube was crossing the wake it rolled over ejecting the boys into the water. 

He surmised that the older of the two boys landed on top of the other hitting him in the eye with his knee. This victim complained of pain so he was brought to shore to the infirmary where he vomited. The victim was brought to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a fracture under his eye and a concussion.


BARDID: NH-2016-0029
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: Rockinghams
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of "The Elegant Difference" stated that because of the storm his mooring broke free (possibility of the owner cut the mooring) striking several other moored vessels breaking them free causing other 10 vessels to hit each other. Once free from other vessels the operator powered up his vessel.

The operator of "Fallen" stated that "The Elegant Difference" motored through the harbor South easterly towards his port aft, passed his port side and hit rocks. "The Elegant Difference" cleared the rocks and struck the bow pulpit of "Fallen" causing damage. After hitting "Fallen", "The Elegant Difference" crashed into the rocks where it remained until the storm passed.


BARDID: NH-2016-0030
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was docking when his passenger stepped from the platform in the front of the pontoon boat onto the docks when she slipped and fell hitting her head. The passenger was knocked unconscious when Marine Patrol was flagged down to the scene. The operator (doctor) and a Marine Patrol Sgt. tended  to the victim while EMS was called.


BARDID: NH-2016-0031
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator did not know the area well and went on the wrong side of the black top marker and struck rocks. When the Marine Patrol Officer got on scene he could see the bilge pump pumping out water. On board the vessel were seven other people that the owner just made friends with and did not know their names for this report. No injuries occurred.


BARDID: NH-2016-0032
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A witness stated that they observed the wooden vessel make a sharp turn and capsized off their own wake causing the vessel to sink. The two occupants swam to shore before Marine Patrol arrived. The owner provided photos of his vessel that showed a missing part of the hull that filled up with water that made the vessel sink. The owner will fix the damages himself.


BARDID: NH-2016-0033
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel ran aground on a ledge between light #83 and Black Cat Island. Damage to propeller and underside of the vessel. Operator was not experienced with boat operation and did not have a boating license. No reported injuries from the accident. Vessel was high and dry on ledge and secured there by Boat U.S. for the night. It was removed several days later by barge and crane then transported to a marina.


BARDID: NH-2016-0034
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was towing his 41 year old son on a wakeboard, during which time his son fell off. In the course of the fall the son suffered an injury to his arm. The victim was able to climb back aboard the boat via the stern ladder with assistance. Due to pain in the victims arm, it was decided to end wakeboarding and return home. The victim was transported to the local hospital where it was discovered the victim had a broken wrist and bruising to his arm.


BARDID: NH-2016-0035
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator traveled on the wrong side of the black top navigational aide and struck a rock. The vessel was disabled and tied to a mooring for the night, and the passengers waded to shore.


BARDID: NH-2016-0036
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Center Harbor
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he hit a rock off Mile Island after passing through a no wake zone, losing propulsion.


BARDID: NH-2016-0037
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he went through the markers by light 15 in Winter Harbor when he hit a rock. The Marine Patrol Officer explained to the operator that the proper way to navigate that area is by going around the buoys due to the hazard being between the two buoys. The operator was very confused with the navigation system of the red and black top buoys and wanted a proper explanation, a NH safety course was suggested.


BARDID: NH-2016-0038
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated while he was underway he suddenly heard a "bang" and noted the engine rpms increased to 5000. He reports that he immediately "shut down the throttle". From that point on the vessel would not move and had to be towed back to the rental marina. The inexperienced operator was on the wrong side of the navigational aid.


BARDID: NH-2016-0039
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he was not familiar with the area and didn't notice the navigational markers when he hit the rocks in "the graveyard". The vessel was taking on water so Marine Patrol towed him to the town docks where the owner got the vessel out.


BARDID: NH-2016-0040
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was driving his boat in an easterly direction in the channel when he struck a rock. One of his engines stopped but he was able to get back to the docks with his second engine. Due to the low water level the rock was closer to the surface to cause damage to larger vessels.


BARDID: NH-2016-0042
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stopped vessel and shut engine down to put down the bimini top, he tried to restart engine and had no response. The operator checked the engine and found the wiring had melted, no flames were seen. The disabled vessel was towed in by the fire department.


BARDID: NH-2016-0043
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Center Harbor
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was docked on the starboard side facing north. 

Vessel 1 also facing north, was backing out from between the docks when the starboard stern corner struck the port side of vessel 2 mid ship and traveled down the port towards the stern. Vessel 2 sustained damage while vessel 1 did not. Both vessels were operable.


BARDID: NH-2016-0044
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at the time of the accident when vessel 2 collided with vessel 1. 

Marine Patrol viewed the NASWA security tapes showing that before the PWC hit the docked vessel all three passengers fell off, no injuries. The PWC was still in gear when it hit vessel 1 and the operator swam towards the PWC while his passengers swam to shore. The operator got on the PWC and drove away. The security tapes showed the bow number to identify the owner. Marine Patrol made contact with the owner who gave us the operators information. There were no charges filed.


BARDID: NH-2016-0045
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he did not see the rocks before hitting them, causing the vessel to sink and leave all nine passengers in the water. Marine Patrol and an off duty Marine Patrol Officer that was in the area got all passengers on board and brought to shore. No injuries reported. The vessel was pulled from the water the same day, a total loss. MP officer did not get information for two of the passengers.


BARDID: NH-2016-0046
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the rented vessel stated that the tube with rope that was stored on board the vessel by the marina was not stored properly and flew off the back of the vessel and got tangled into the prop. The vessel drifted into rocks near the shore while untangling rope from the prop. Once prop was freed the operator back away from the shore and hit another rock. The marina had fixed and boxed the part before Marine Patrol could investigate and take pictures.


BARDID: NH-2016-0047
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carrol
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Low water level and tight docking conditions combined with strong winds and waves pushed boat into rocks while trying to dock boat.


BARDID: NH-2016-0048
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling at approximately 15 mph towards vessel #2. Operator of vessel #1 was unable to steer away from vessel #2 due to loss of steering because of a power reduction of a jet propelled water craft. 

The bow of vessel #1 struck the portside of vessel #2. The operator of vessel #2 sustained a broken left fibula, she was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The passenger of vessel #2 sustained a minor leg injury and refused treatment.


BARDID: NH-2016-0049
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was operating his vessel through the Grave Yard Channel when he struck a submerged rock. The area was marked but due to the drought the water was very low causing the vessel to hit when normally would not have. The vessel was disabled, there were no injuries to the passengers.


BARDID: NH-2016-0050
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: gilford
County: belknap
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he operated the vessel in strong winds when several waves came up and over the bow and front panels of the vessel causing extensive damage. This was a rented vessel and monetary payments were made to the marina.


BARDID: NH-2016-0051
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newfound Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bristol
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel flipped over when the operator tried to exit the wake coming from the vessel in front of them. The passenger hit her head on the windshield on the vessel as she was tossed out causing a laceration and concussion. The victim stayed overnight at the hospital for observations. The operator and another occupant were not harmed.


BARDID: NH-2016-0052
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pleasant Lake
NearestCityorTown: Northwood
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was making a turn traveling at approximately 45 miles per hour, when he went across a wave/wake causing the vessel to lift up and eject himself and his wife. Both victims grabbed a seat cushion from the vessel that was now sinking. A witness nearby picked up the female who was hurt and another small vessel pick up the operator. The female was transported to the hospital for xrays on her hip, cuts and bruises. The vessel was removed from the water the next day.


BARDID: NH-2016-0053
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saco River
NearestCityorTown: Conway
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to round a corner in their two person kayak, the current changed around the bend causing the kayak to capsize. Both operators fell into the water and struggled to resurface. A nearby part attempted to help the operators and were able to get them to shore and call for EMS.


BARDID: NH-2016-0054
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Massabesic
NearestCityorTown: Auburn
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was maneuvering his sailboat when a gust of wind capsized the vessel filling it up with water. A local yacht club towed the vessel to shore where the occupant received medical attention for hypothermia.


BARDID: NH-2016-0056
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator rented vessel for a week from the owner, when he was traveling across the Broads in heavy chop and windy conditions. 

Wave came over the bow which later appeared to have caused two small dents in port and starboard rails and damage to the front gate. In a separate incident there was damage to the propeller and skeg in which the renter states was not there prior. The operator states he felt a slight bump while backing out of the dock but noticed no damage or change in performance. The vessel was repaired before Marine Patrol could investigate in which the marina was told before not to remove damaged parts so MP could properly report the accident.


BARDID: NH-2016-0057
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Orford
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling in the opposite direction in which the operator was sitting. The operator of vessel #1 did not see vessel #2 due to facing the opposite direction. The operator of vessel #2 could not paddle fast enough to get out of the way of vessel #1 when the collision happened. The operator of vessel #2 fell out of the vessel when struck by vessel #1. 

The occupants of vessel #1 pulled out of the water the victim and brought him back to shore where he was still unconscious and bleeding from a wound on his head. Victim awoke and transported to the local hospital.


Charges pending.


BARDID: NH-2016-0058
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was coming from Meredith Bay when she missed the first red top marker near Spindle Point. The vessel struck a rock disabling the engine. The anchor was deployed by the operator and a call went out for a tow. No injuries involved, vessel was towed to a local marina.


BARDID: NH-2016-0059
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:53:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Pond
NearestCityorTown: Stark
County: Coos
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
There were four passengers in a canoe paddling out towards the middle of the lake in the middle of the night. Less than a minute later the canoe not knowing how, tipped over. Two of the passengers made it back to shore when one of them clung onto the side of the canoe. The passenger that made it to shore got into a kayak and paddled out to get the passenger clinging onto the canoe. On the way back the operator of the kayak saw a light under the water and remembered the victim was wearing a headlamp. In the confusion the operator of the kayak thought the victim had made it back to shore. A 911 call was made for a missing person. The body of the victim was snagged by a grappling hook seven hours after the accident happen. There were many beer bottles and hard liquor bottles on the property and drug paraphanelia. A search of the victim returned a baggie with marijuana and smoking pipe. 

NH State Police will conduct an investigate where there was alcohol and drugs involved.


BARDID: NH-2016-0060
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crystal Lake
NearestCityorTown: Gilmanton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A Marine Patrol Officer was on patrol when he heard a vessel accelerate and the bow light rise up right in the mouth of the river that empties into the lake where the accident happened.

 The officer could see other vessels in the vicinity, was familiar with the width of the river so he was about to activate his blue light to stop the vessel for safe passage violation. Before he could reach the switch for his blue light he watched the bow light of the vessel ride up and over another vessel and heard the sound of an impact. 

The officer activated his blue light and immediately went to the scene. While approaching the two vessels both were dead in the water and heard shouts that medical attention was needed. Dispatch was called and the injured were tended to. 

The vessel that hit two of the occupants were ejected into the water, one of them being a four year old child. Both wear taken to area hospitals. The vessel that was hit, three of the occupants were hurt significantly and taken to area hospitals. Both vessels were taken into custody for further investigation. 

The operator of the striking vessel was found guilty.


BARDID: NH-2016-0061
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traveling in a southerly direction having just exited the area known as the "Grave Yard". Operator of the vessel then passed on the wrong side of a red top buoy and the out drive of the vessel struck rock located under the surface of the water causing damage.


BARDID: NH-2016-0062
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Marine Patrol was dispatched to a scene of an accident heard by an individual hearing two vessels collide. The officer responded to the scene and negative contact with boats involved in the accident. Approximately one hour later a call from a boater involved in the collision wanted to report a collision with another vessel. The operator of the second vessel contacted Marine Patrol the following day regarding the accident. 

In the course of investigating the accident the officer stated that there is conflicting testimony regarding whether either vessel had navigational lights on. There is no conclusive fact the supports whether or not the navigational lights of one or both vessels were activated at the time of the collision. Neither party wanted for law enforcement to arrive before departing the scene making a "real-time" investigation possible. The state accordingly is not able to rule out if alcohol, another impairment or any other contributing factor is a component in this crash.


BARDID: NH-2016-0063
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator called in the accident two days after the fact. The operator was towing a wake surfer in the vicinity of French Cove, Bear Island. He made a left turn and headed South and struck submerged rocks. No one was injured and he was able to drive the vessel back to Silver Sands Marina at a very slow speed due to the damage. 

The operator disregarded navigational aids
The operator did not supply occupants information after three tries.


BARDID: NH-2016-0064
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel #1 backed his vessel into the back of vessel #2 which was docked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The collision occurred at the docks at Harilla Landing. The operator of vessel #1 failed to notify the owner of vessel #2 or anyone at Harilla Landing of the collision. There were two witnesses to the collision. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NH-2016-0065
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 attempting to moor lost control due to strong NW winds. Missing the mooring ball struck vessel #2 causing damage on starboard bow of vessel #1 and port bow damage to vessel #2. Vessel #1 immediately backed off. Vessel #1 then tried to moor on a different ball, while struggling again the wind pushed him up on a jetty. Vessel #1 took on water and eventually sank. 

This investigation took place two days after the accident. The owner of vessel #2 would not fill out an accident form.


BARDID: NH-2016-0066
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling from Alton Bay to Spinnaker Cove Yacht Club in Paugus Bay, the operator stated he missed a red top navigational marker at the southern end of the Witches. He went between two red top markers and struck a rock. The rock damaged the outdrive of the starboard engine disabling the vessel. While being towed to a marina the vessel started to take on water due to the damage to the hull. The vessel was later totaled by the insurance company.


BARDID: NH-2016-0067
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sunapee
NearestCityorTown: Sunapee
County: Sullivan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was wake boarding when she fell and the tow rope inadvertently wrapped around her arm, causing injury. After being pulled on board the victim's arm was wrapped with a tourniquet and brought to shore for medical attention.


BARDID: NH-2016-0068
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sunapee
NearestCityorTown: Sunapee
County: Sullivan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was being launched off the trailer when a strong gust of wind blew it towards an anchored cruise boat. The operator attempted to correct the direction by steering hard to port and throttling forward. The resulting acceleration caused the port bow of vessel #2 to run up on the starboard gunwale of the docked vessel #1.


BARDID: NH-2016-0069
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sunapee
NearestCityorTown: Sunapee
County: Merrimack
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was wakeboarding when he fell and hit his shoulder on the boats swim platform. The victims shoulder was in severe pain so the operator called 911 for medical assistance.


BARDID: NH-2016-0070
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canaan Street Lake
NearestCityorTown: Canaan
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had driven past the docks of his property in a north westerly direction as the tube with the passengers proceed south of the boat and was sling-shooting closer towards shore. As the tube became closer to a yellow floating platform/dock, it became apparent to one of the riders that they were going to collide with the dock and she let go of the tube falling into the water prior to impact. The victim remained on the tube struck the yellow floating platform. She was thrown from the tube and skidded across the top of the platform before coming to rest in the water. 


The operator indicated that he had driven passed the property in a northwest direction and had circled around to go by the camp and failed to judge the distance accordingly. He said as the tube drifted toward shore it caught the yellow dock. The operator said he believed a contributing factor was that that day he had lengthened the tow line behind that boat by attaching a length of yellow tow strap to the orange tow line to give more distance behind the boat, so the tubers would not catch the spray from the jet drive, which has been a problem in the part.


BARDID: NH-2016-0071
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haverhill
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was maneuvering at a high rate of speed when he lost control and hit the river bank causing him to be thrown forward hitting the vessel. This action caused head trama and death. The operator was not wearing a PFD.  


BARDID: NH-2016-0072
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Massabesic
NearestCityorTown: Auburn
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was cruising on the lake while vessel #2 was drifting/fishing. 

Vessel #1 was not paying attention when he struck vessel #2 mid ship on the starboard side. The collision caused the operator of vessel #2 overboard.

 The victim swam over to his kayak and held on until vessel #1 came over to help. The occupants of vessel #1 could not pull the victim out of the water until another vessel arrived to help. The victim was put into vessel #1 and brought back to the landing. 

The victim was transported to the hospital where he was diagnosed with 5 broken ribs.

Charges pending.


BARDID: NH-2016-0073
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he lost track of where we was on the lake and ended up on the wrong side of the navigational markers causing him to strike many underwater rocks. The vessel needed to be towed in due to being disabled. No injuries.


BARDID: NH-2016-0074
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnisquam
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel #1 was operating at planning speed in a Northerly direction when it struck the drifting vessel #2. Initial impact was the port stern on vessel #2 with vessel #1 hull and outdrive travelling almost the length of vessel #2's gunwale; the damage caused vessel #2 to swamp and capsize. 

The report is not complete due to pending charges and information on what happened after collision.


BARDID: NH-2016-0075
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:59:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bow Lake
NearestCityorTown: Strafford
County: Strafford
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator/victim ventured onto Bow Lake to retrieve an article of clothing that had blown off her head. The conditions n the lake were extreme with sustained winds of 20-25 mph and gusts up to 50 mph and the lake had constant 2.2' swells. The victim capsized and was recovered approximately two hours later away from her immersion into the water resulting in hypothermia and drowning. 

An autopsy was completed, cause of death: drowning.


BARDID: NH-2016-0076
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator disregarded the navigational aides and hit rocks under water. After hitting the rocks he trimmed up his outboard and saw damage to his outdrive and hull and was taking on water. The operator used his trolling motor to get to a near by island and beach the vessel. A tow company was called in to tow the vessel to a near by marina. 

The insurance company deemed the vessel a total loss.


BARDID: NH-2016-0077
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was docked when vessel #2 tried to dock next to vessel #1. The operator of vessel #2 lost control of the vessel when a wake came by and caused him to hit vessel #2 causing scratches along side vessel #1.

**The original report was deemed an incident due to the thought of the damage being under 2000.00. The owner of vessel #1 got an estimate for the damage that came up to 5500.00 months later turning the incident into a reportable accident.


BARDID: NH-2016-1000
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Panamanian-registered tanker CHEM VENUS was outbound on the Piscataqua River on a flood tide
when, after it took the port turn around Henderson Point, it struck several recreational sailboats moored
outside the channel that were on the tanker's starboard side in the vicinity of the Kittery Point Yacht Club.
The tanker then proceeded to strike ledge which resulted in a grounding. Following notification to the
Coast Guard of the incident, the tanker was ordered to a nearby anchorage to conduct a damage survey
and await Coast Guard investigators and inspectors. The tanker damage survey revealed that a ten foot
by three foot area of the keel showed some buckling with multiple cracks and scraping. The damaged
area began aft of the after turn of the bulbous bow and ended ten feet forward of the bow thruster. The
bow thruster was not damaged. The vessel was allowed by it's flag state to depart from the anchorage to
the United Kingdom to offload cargo. Of the four sailing vessels reportedly struck, one was demasted.


BARDID: NH-2017-0001
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pemigewasset River
NearestCityorTown: Woodstock
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A father (victim) and son occupied a canoe going down a high current river. The father wore a type III PFD and had severe COPD, the son did not wear a PFD. The son saw a tree up ahead and told the victim to paddle. Hitting the tree could not be avoided and once the canoe hit it capsized, throwing both occupants into the water. Both occupants were swept down river, the son was able to grab a swing rope hanging in a tree that brought him to safety. The victim continued down river where he was found approximately a mile from where the canoe capsized, face down in about a foot of water. The Medical Examiner deemed the cause of death to be a drowning.


BARDID: NH-2017-0002
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hampton Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Hampton
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was on a fishing vessel when he fell overboard. This action was not witnessed but two fisherman heard cries for help. The victim was pulled from the water and administered CPR by one of the fisherman. The victim was brought to shore where EMS personal took over. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and brought to the ME's office for an autopsy. The death was labeled as accidental and a drowning.


BARDID: NH-2017-0003
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was driving the boat but watching the person on a wakeboard when she did notice she was on the wrong side of a navigational marker.  The operator grounded the vessel. The vessel was towed in by a good Samaritan.


BARDID: NH-2017-0004
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Pond
NearestCityorTown: Kingston
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the boat was traveling in a Northerly direction at approximately 20 mph when he was signaled to slowed down. The operator slowed between 6-12 mph. While the boat slowed down, a PWC traveling between 20-30 mph, jumped his boat wake from the rear port side. This action caused the operator to ride up the swim platform and launch the PWC with the momentum into the passenger compartment of the boat. The operator and two of the passengers were injured and taken to the hospital.  

The operator of the PWC was arrested for: Careless and Negligent operation. No alcohol or drugs were involved.  The value of damage is unknown.


BARDID: NH-2017-0006
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Monomonac
NearestCityorTown: Rindge
County: Cheshire
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fell off the back of the PWC while it was underway at a cruising speed. The operator brought the vessel up to plane, and after doing so, he hit the throttle and that is when the middle occupant noticed the victim did not have her hands around his waist and was not on the back of the vessel. The PWC was towing a inflatable tube that was not occupied at the time the victim fell off the craft. The victim became entangled in the tow rope and suffered fatal injuries as a result. 

A passer by stopped and pulled the victim from the water and called 911. The victim was unconscious and CPR was given, then transported to a local hospital. With-in a few hours the victim was airlifted to a larger medical center where the victim died. 

Certificate of death states: Blunt impact injury of neck with C2/C3 distarticulation and transection of the spinal cord.  


BARDID: NH-2017-0007
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator, that was not familiar with the lake, was not paying close enough attention to the black top buoys in the area and found himself on the wrong side. He was cruising along at 5mph and his lower unit and prop hit rocks damaging the vessel. He was able to drive the vessel to a local marina for repairs.


BARDID: NH-2017-0008
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was accelerating onto plane when it hit a wake from another vessel. The victim was down in the cabin with her grandson when the wake hit.  The caused the victim to be thrown across the cabin, which caused injury to her back. The victim was not able to walk, had tingling in her hands and feet, and felt sick. The operator call 911 and met EMS at local docks where the victim was transported to the local hospital.


BARDID: NH-2017-0009
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was cruising around the lake but not paying attention to the navigational markers. The vessel struck rocks and could not be released on its own. A tow boat used a jack to lift the vessel off the rocks and towed into a local marina. There were no injuries involved.


BARDID: NH-2017-0010
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean, Rye Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was trying to maneuver his vessel out of the mooring field when he struck vessel 2 that was moored. The operator of vessel 1 hit his head but refused any sort of medical attention stating he would go the hospital later to get a couple of stitches, in which he did. There was no damage to vessel 1. 


BARDID: NH-2017-0011
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and occupants of the vessel were impaired. The operator did not use the navigational aids in which he tried to drive his vessel through a spot on the lake called "The Witches".  "The Witches" is clearly marked to avoid the many submerged rocks in the area. The vessel was inoperable. A witness to the accident went over to the vessel to make sure there were no injuries. The witness stayed with the vessel until Marine Patrol arrived. The officers asked if there were any injuries and one occupant stated he hurt his arm, he refused treatment. Marine Patrol towed the vessel to the local town docks, where the officers noticed alcohol containers littering the bottom of the boat. A field sobriety test was administered to the operator, he failed and placed under arrest.


BARDID: NH-2017-0012
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was operating through a section of the lake that is marked for underwater rocks. The operator neglected to follow the navigational devices and grounded his vessel to the point that it was disabled. The vessel was towed to the closet town docks. The vessel was leaking fuel so the Department of Environmental Services was contacted.  


BARDID: NH-2017-0013
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnisquam
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the rented vessel struck a rock while trying to navigate around other vessels on the lake. He went behind light #5 which caused the lower outboard engine to strike a rock. The lower unit was destroyed and the vessel was disabled. The rental marina was contacted to retrieve the vessel. 

An officer was requested the next day to obtain all the information about the accident due to being over 2000.00 worth of damages.


BARDID: NH-2017-0014
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Squam Lake
NearestCityorTown: Holderness
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that he was towing a tube with two passengers on it, one was his daughter and the other was her boyfriend. The tube had gone over a wake and then hit their own previous wake causing both occupants to be ejected from the tube. The daughter hit the water face first while she arched her back which caused the injury. The victim was helped back into the boat and brought to a near by dock where she was taken off by EMS.


BARDID: NH-2017-0015
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Waukewan
NearestCityorTown: Center Harbor
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was trying to wakeboard for the first time and had difficulty getting up out of the water. The forth try cause a fracture of the right leg due to the force of the attempt. The victim was not able to get out the water so the swimmer/teacher wrapped her arms around him, grabbed the rope, and proceeded to be towed in. The victim was placed upon a paddleboard and waited for the EMS to arrive. 

The victim received a spiral fracture of his right femur. He was admitted to the hospital where surgery was performed to fix the fracture.  


BARDID: NH-2017-0016
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had just put his vessel in the water and within ten minutes out the engine stopped and smoke and flames started to come from the engine compartment. The operator used his fire extinguisher to put out the fire. When our Marine Patrol Officer arrived on scene, the fire was completely out. The operator was told to set his anchor and in the process lost it overboard. The MPO towed the vessel to safety. All electrical wiring was damaged.


BARDID: NH-2017-0017
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator took his vessel to a local marina to have an estimate for the damage on his vessel. He was told by the marina staff that he needed to report the accident. Three days later the marina called to report the accident with Marine Patrol. The operator stated he hit an object that was floating in the water. The center and port pontoon sustained severe indentations in the shape of a large round object. The operator stated he did not know what he had hit. The Marine Patrol Officer canvassed the area finding nothing that would make that kind of damage.


BARDID: NH-2017-0018
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he was driving the vessel when the victim fell off the wakeboard head first into the water. The victim complained of pain and not feeling well, then vomited. EMS was called and the victim was transported to the hospital. No error.


BARDID: NH-2017-0019
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A NH state Marine Patrol Officer was on patrol when he detected an odor of burning plastic. He inspected his vessel and determined it was not coming from his but most likely the vessel in front of him. A few minutes went by and the vessel in front of the officer slowed down and came to a stop in front of a marina. The operator opened the engine compartment to expose a large plume of white smoke. As the officer came up along side the vessel the operator was discharging his fire extinguisher in the engine compartment. The vessel was then towed to a local marina where the local fire department deemed the cause of the fire was from a faulty water line used to cool the engine.


BARDID: NH-2017-0020
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two passengers were tubing where the water conditions were very choppy. The passengers were holding on until a large wave came out from under the vessel and tossed the tube up into midair. When the tube landed back on the water, it struck another wave that caused the tube to flip sideways, knocking both occupants off the tube. Upon contact with the water one of the tubers knee hit the side of the other tubers head. Both tubers got back onto the vessel, when the tuber that got hit in the head noticed he had an extreme headache and was not feeling well. The operator brought the vessel and passengers back to the yacht club and the injured tuber was put on a stretcher and taken to the hospital. The injured told the officer the next day that he had a concussion.


BARDID: NH-2017-0021
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sunapee
NearestCityorTown: Sunapee
County: Sullivan
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim stopped the vessel, did not drop anchor, and without warning dove into the lake. The occupant on the vessel stated the victim dove into the water without saying anything. She also stated she heard the victim say in a garbled voice her name a couple of times. She stated that the victim told her to throw something, she panicked and threw a cushion with two handles, a paddle and a fishing pole. The conditions remained windy and with a strong lake chop blowing at the occupant caused none of the items to reach the victim. The occupant did not possess the ability to get the vessel to the victim. A passer by noticed the distressed woman, jumped from his vessel and climbed aboard the victims vessel. The passerby took control of the vessel while the occupant called 911. The occupant estimates the victim was missing for approximately five minutes from the time he disappeared under the water. At this time First responders arrived on scene and secured it. Efforts of finding the victim were to no avail. A dive team from a local fire department arrived on scene to carry out a recovery. Approximately five hours later the victim was found by using sonar. 

The medical examiner deemed the death as a drowning.


BARDID: NH-2017-0022
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: tow equipment
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator started to accelerate the vessel when the tow pole with two tubes on it bent and broke loose of its base causing it to slice the gas tank open. The vessel was towed back to the marina and deemed totaled. No one was hurt.


BARDID: NH-2017-0023
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the pwc hit a large wake that threw him overboard. The operator is a paraplegic and could not hoist himself out of the water onto the pwc. He believes he has been in the water for over two hours. A couple came along and found the victim in the water and could not help him up on the pwc or their vessel. The victim asked the vessel operator to call his son to come help him out of the water. The son was called and on his way. The son could not find the location and it was getting dark so the couple decided to tow the pwc with the victim holding on the back. This did not work and the victim lost his bathing suit. They also tried to give the victim a floating chair to get up  on and this did not work either. The couple called Marine Patrol for their assistance and an officer came to get the victim out of the water. With the vessel operator's help the victim was taken out of the water and wrapped in a blanket. The operator call the victims son to let him know. The Marine Patrol Officer brought the victim to his residence and called EMS to meet them there for an evaluation. The Fire Rescue took the victim to the local hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: NH-2017-0024
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was on the wrong side of the navigational aids and ran aground on a pile of rocks. The vessel was towed to a local marina.


BARDID: NH-2017-0025
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator went back to the marina where he rented the vessel and while waiting for an estimate the marina called in the accident to their vessel. The operator stated he hit an "unidentified object". The Marine Patrol Officer when on the same course the operator did, discovered that he was on the wrong side of a navigational marker which brought the vessel closer to submerged rocks close to the surface. The vessel hit the submerged rocks but did not disable it.


BARDID: NH-2017-0026
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pemigewasset Lake
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was towing the victim on a wakeboard when the wakeboard dipped down into a wake and stopped moving forward. The victim felt the wakeboard stop so he let go of the tow line and landed with out stretched arms. The victim felt his arms go above his head with the left arm going behind his head cause a dislocation of the left shoulder. The operator turned back around and the occupants tried to get the victim back into the vessel but could not. Another vessel in the area went to the victim and helped him aboard. EMS was called and met the victim at the docks. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance.


BARDID: NH-2017-0027
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: Newington
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel one was trying to dock at the marina when the current pushed the boat off the dock. She quickly put the vessel in reverse, then in forward and lost control of the boat, causing the vessel to hit vessel two that was docked. Both vessels suffered damages, no personal injuries.


BARDID: NH-2017-0028
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was operating the vessel area The Witches, when he struck a rock.  He is new to boating and was unfamiliar with the area, he just completed the boating certificate for the course and purchased the boat.


BARDID: NH-2017-0029
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wofleboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The sailboat was traveling in a Southerly direction on the lake with rough seas. There were 3 occupants on the sailboat and under sail. Due to high winds and rough seas, the sailboat rolled and started taking on water over the stern. All there occupants were wearing PFD's and abandoned ship. There were other vessels in the area that retrieved the 3 from the water. The sailboat sunk in approximately 58 feet of water. Recovery was performed 3 days later from a dive team. All was lost in the boat but the boat was not totaled.


BARDID: NH-2017-0030
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator/owner called in an accident that occurred 24 days earlier. According to the operator he undocked his vessel and headed towards his island when he noticed water coming up through the floor, under the seats and into the ski locker. At this point the operator notice is was hard to control the vessel. When he slowed the vessel down, the bow went under water but came back up. The vessel was docked at the island where the operator noticed the pontoons were sitting very low in the water and the electronics on the vessel were not functioning properly. The vessel was driven back to the mainland and put onto a trailer. The middle pontoon was found to have a crack in it.  


BARDID: NH-2017-0031
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
NH Marine Patrol received a call from a local Marina stating one of their rental boats was in an accident. The operator described where he was operating the vessel in which the officer figured out he was near 3 red top markers. The operator was not familiar with the area so he grounded the vessel on rocks right under the surface of the water. No one was hurt.  


BARDID: NH-2017-0032
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Marine Patrol Officer found the operator and one of the occupants at the operator's residence trying to stop the vessel from sinking. The officer was told that the vessel was towed to the dock. There was a sheen in the water so the Department of Environmental Services was called. The operator was trying to plug up the hole that the bilge water was pumping out of. Both person's seemed impaired and smelled of alcohol. Breathalyzer tests were given to both, the operator was arrested for BWI and Unlawful Possession and the passenger was arrested for Unlawful Possession. The vessel was removed from the water. Court case with pending charges.

Prior to the vessel taking on water, it had become grounded.


BARDID: NH-2017-0033
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was heading back to the Marina when he was on the wrong side of a black top marker. Due to being on the wrong side of the marker the operator struck submerged rocks with the propeller and skeg of the engine. The engine stalled so the operator called the Marine and was given directions on how to start it and then told to go straight back to the marina.


BARDID: NH-2017-0034
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated: while cruising he hit a submerged lobster pot buoy, this in turn dislodged his rudder allowing the flooding of his vessel. The installed bilge pumps could not keep up with the water leaking into the bilge. A third pump was provided by the marina to keep the vessel afloat until being towed.


BARDID: NH-2017-0035
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was boating with a 7 year old passenger, it was raining, the wheel slipped from his hand and the boat moved violently to the right, throwing both the operator and passenger from the boat.  Both were in the water and swimming to shore in different areas, so they did not see one another.  The operator got to shore, and called 911, and search was out looking for the victim. The victim made it to shore and knocked on homes on the island and someone called for help.  The Tuftonboro Fire Department was caring for the victim was receiving medical care and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NH-2017-0036
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was traveling northerly at Spindle Point in Meredith, when both his propellers hit an unmarked rock/boulder, causing damage to the propellers and transmission.  The vessel was towed by a friend to Meredith Marina, where it could be removed.


BARDID: NH-2017-0037
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel passed a large cabin cruiser about 250' away. After passing the cruiser they came upon the wake from the cabin cruiser, the operator was going about 25 mph at the time.  He slowed down to lessen the impact and told the passengers to hold on. He said they came down hard on the wake, and immediately afterwards the victim complained of severe lower back pain. He slowed down to assisit and they laid her down on the boat to make her confortable.  They made their way back to the docks at Weirs, were they met the ambulance and she was taken off, and brought to Lakes Region Hospital.


BARDID: NH-2017-0038
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator went fishing and unfamiliar with the area, and fatigued. He tried to head back to shore when his navigational aids failed. The rough seas brought him into a rocky area and ultimately grounded the boat.


BARDID: NH-2017-0039
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim jumped off the vessel to push it off a sandbar is was on when he caught his arm on a cleat that made a deep cut. Loss of blood and the extensive wound caused him to be transported to the local hospital where he received 20 stitches.


BARDID: NH-2017-0040
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a tube with 2 teenagers on it when vessel 2 avoided hitting vessel 1 but didn't see the tubers and collided. 

After everyone stopped, an occupant keep screaming "get the f**k out of here" continuously until the operator of vessel 2 left. To the witness this action looked like a hit and run accident. When questioned, the witness stated a vessel fled the scene so her statement was posted on the television and in the newspapers. 

The operator of vessel 2 saw the newscast and called into dispatch saying he might be the party involved. Statements were taken and investigated, no charges were filed. Only one teenager was hurt and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NH-2017-0041
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnisquam
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock vessel, operator tried to reverse boat and the boat went forward instead, striking the dock. The victim's hand was between the vessel and the dock.


BARDID: NH-2017-0042
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hampton River
NearestCityorTown: Hampton
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator on vessel 1 was leaving his slip with his boat travelling outbound to the harbor, when he lost one of his engines. He was unable to stop the forward momentum with his other engine causing him to hit vessel 2, which was docked. The occupant on vessel 2 was not hurt.


BARDID: NH-2017-0043
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Our Marine Patrol Officer was contacted a day after the accident occurred to investigate a grounding. The operator believed he was in good water but while speaking to the officer, he did not seem to have knowledge of the area. The vessel was able to be navigated back to the operator's residence when it started to take on water. The operator/owner confirmed the vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: NH-2017-0044
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Gilford
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was not familiar with the area and was on the wrong side of the red navigational marker, so he hit a rock pile in The Witches. The vessel was towed due to being disabled.


BARDID: NH-2017-0045
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newfound Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hebron
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was operated by the father of the victim, the mother and sister was also on board. The victim was in the water while the boat was maneuvering to bring the ski line back to the victim so she could try a third attempt on a slalom course. 

The vessel approached the victim on its starboard side at approximately 8 MPH, with the bow elevated. A gust of wind blew the operators hat off his head and into the water behind him. 

The operator followed the hat with his eyes over his right shoulder, sympathetically the steering wheel was turned slightly to starboard and into the path of the victim. By the time the operator realized what was happening he immediately placed the vessel into neutral, but not before the vessel travelled over the victim. 

The mother jumped into the water and grabbed the victim while the others pulled her into the vessel. Once on land the ambulance met the family and called for a med flight. The victim was brought to a close elementary school were they were met by the med flight. 

The victim was pronounced DOA.


BARDID: NH-2017-0047
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was not paying attention to navigational markers so he struck submerged rocks. The vessel was towed to a local marina.


BARDID: NH-2017-0048
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger or Skiier Behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was towing the wake border who fell awkwardly breaking his leg. The victim was taken to shore where he was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NH-2017-0049
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the cabin cruiser was distracted by the radio when she hit a condominium association dock. There were no injuries reported. The cost estimate of repairs to dock is 5210.00. Total damage including vessel repair equals $6810.00


BARDID: NH-2017-0050
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel drove into and on top of a dock located at the Meredith Moorings Condominium Assoc. After beaching the vessel and leaving the area, the operator got into his vehicle and attempted to drive. A local police unit stopped him and arrested him for DWI. A call came in from someone who saw the accident and gave the location of the vessel. NH State Police went to the boating accident scene and worked with Marine Patrol to investigate and seize the vessel. Marine Patrol arrested the operator for Careless and Negligent and Conduct after an accident. The operator has refused to file an accident report at this time.


BARDID: NH-2017-0051
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was anchored on a sandbar when vessel 1 attempted to anchor on the sandbar when strong winds pushed vessel 1 into vessel 2.


BARDID: NH-2018-0001
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: nc
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: Newington
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was travelling on plane on a tidal river, with tide current outbound, struck green can buoy #13. The operator was not paying attention to his surroundings expecting his passengers to warm him of dangers. There were three passengers in the bow of the vessel when the accident happened. The first victim, operators granddaughter, hit the rail of the bow ejecting her into the water unconscious face down, thus causing her to drown. 

The second victim, operators grandson, hit the bow of the vessel causing broken bones and lacerations on the child's face. This victim was flown to a larger children's hospital. 

The third victim, operators girlfriend, also hit the bow of the vessel causing blunt force trauma thus causing her death. The operator himself received injury due to hitting the operators control console. 

Vessel was confiscated by Marine Patrol, charges pending.


BARDID: NH-2018-0002
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Milton 3 Ponds
NearestCityorTown: Milton
County: Strafford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and occupant were cruising on Milton 3 Ponds when the operator turned the vessel in a tight circle and started towards the dock on Rocky Point Rd. The operator saw the dock at the last minute and cut the wheel launching the vessel into the dock and over. The operator and occupant were discovered to be intoxicated, ultimately arrested and charged by the local Police Department before Marine Patrol arrived. . 

The operator/owner of the vessel did not have insurance so he did not get an estimate to repair it. The owner of the dock obtained an estimate of 3000.00 to repair his dock. 

No injuries, pending charges.


BARDID: NH-2018-0003
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hampton Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Hampton
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
NOTIFIED BY COAST GUARD THAT A MAN WAS OBSERVED TO BE SEPARAED FROM HIS CANOE AND IN DISTRESS IN THE VICINITY OF HAMPTON HARBOR BRIDGE IN HAMPTON, NH. THE WEATHER AND WAVES WERE STONG CAUSING THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE. THE OPERATOR WAS RESCUED AND TRANSPORTED BY THE HAMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SEABROOK EMERGENCY HOSPITAL FOR HYPOTHERMIA.


BARDID: NH-2018-0004
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1- AFTER LAUNCHING HIS BOAT OF ITS TRAILER, AND WHILE TURNING THE BOAT AROUND, HIS BOW STRUCK THE PORT SIDE OF THE DOCKED VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 2 THEN HIT THE DOCK, BRAKING A DLOCK POST AND CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE OF THE STARBOARD SIDE.  NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 1.


BARDID: NH-2018-0005
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Freedom
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE WAKBOARDING ON THE LAKE AND TOWING THE VICTIM, THE VICTIM ATTMEPTED TO CROSS THE WAKE CAUSING HER TO FALL FORWARD ONTO THE WAKEBOARD, CASING HER INJURIES ON HER HEAD.


BARDID: NH-2018-0006
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was attempting to dock when the throttle was stuck in a forward position causing him to not be able to stop. Due to the throttle being in a forward position, vessel 1 struck the dock then struck vessel 2 that was docked. No one was aboard vessel 2.


BARDID: NH-2018-0007
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had his vessel anchored from the bow while there were three occupants fishing from the stern. While fishing they started taking on water over the stern causing it to lower into the water. As more water flowed into the vessel it started to sink. The operator ask that the anchor line be cut, one of the occupants did so. The operator tried to get the vessel up to speed to drain some of the water, but the engine stalled out due to the excessive water. The occupants put on their PFD's as the vessel continued to sink. They were picked up by a nearby vessel. 

The vessel was salvaged, and determined that the bilge pumps were not functioning to remove the excess water. The vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: NH-2018-0008
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WHILE TOWING A SKIER ON BLACKEYS COVE KICKED OFF HIS WATERSKI AND WAS HIT IN THE FACE WITH SKI. SKIER HAD GASHES BELOW THE EYE AND ON FORE HEAD.


BARDID: NH-2018-0009
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WINNIPESAUKEE
NearestCityorTown: MEREDITH
County: BELKNAP
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator did not use navigational aids, she operated the vessel between the red top buoy and land adjacent to Spindle Point causing the vessel to strike rocks and become disabled.


BARDID: NH-2018-0010
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnisquam
NearestCityorTown: Belmont
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While vessel 1 was docked at his rented slip at Winnisquam Marine, sometime on July 4, 2018.  A vessel had hit vessels 1 boat.  Which caused cosmetic damage to the port transom of his vessel.


BARDID: NH-2018-0011
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Marine Patrol Officer received a call for an unconscious 8 month old infant, CPR was being administered. The vessel met emergency vehicles at the town docks nearby. Both children were transported to the local hospital where it was determined they were poisoned by carbon monoxide. The fire department conducted a test for CO2 levels, the reading was 900 parts per million, this level is extremely high. A few weeks after the incident the owner call to say there were no mechanical issues were found. He did explain he was driving the vessel slower than usual and believes the exhaust from the engines rolled up and over the sides and into the cabin area.


BARDID: NH-2018-0012
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 coming into dock, due to throttle malfunction, vessel 1 stayed in a forward motion, hit docked boat. The 13 year old son on the first vessel tried to help and held out hand to stop boat from hitting other boat, causing injury to his hand. His mother than brought him to the hospital.  Report was made after the fact.


BARDID: NH-2018-0013
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Province Lake
NearestCityorTown: Wakefield
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The two PWC's collided as they were being disconnected from their moorings during a rain and wind storm. No injuries resulted. The PWC's on the same mooring had been released but neither engine had been started when the collision occurred.


BARDID: NH-2018-0014
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thorndike Pond
NearestCityorTown: Jaffrey
County: Cheshire
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
This accident was discovered after a witness call in and report it to State Police Dispatch, four days after the fact. A NH Marine Patrol officer contacted the camp and set an appointment for follow-up. 

The summer camp is the owner of both vessels. The operator of vessel 1 was available to discuss the accident while the operator of vessel 2 returned home out of state. The operator of vessel 1 explained that he was distracted by the report of issues with a tuber. The operator turned his head to look then back around to discover vessel 2 right in front of him. Vessel 1 was switched to reverse to help avoid the collision with vessel 2. The operator in vessel 2 thought he could paddle past vessel 1 to avoid the collision. Vessel 2 operator decided he could not out paddle vessel 1 so he abandoned his vessel and in doing so pushed his vessel farther into vessel 1's path. Vessel 1 ran over the front third of vessel 2 causing the vessel to break apart.  

The operator of vessel 1 turned around and retrieved operator 2. Due to lack of injuries, both parties decided not to report the accident. Our MPO could not inspect the damage due to the vessel being off property. Operator 2 was not forth coming with any information of the accident. There was no information on the occupants on vessel 1 besides the operator.


BARDID: NH-2018-0015
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Three young passengers were tubing when the vessel stopped for the victim who wanted to get back into the vessel. As the victim was trying to get back into the vessel she kicked the propeller causing an incapacitating injury. The victim was pulled from the water and the other two tubers entered the vessel so the operator could get the victim back to shore in a hurry. Victim was transported to Lakes Region General Hospital where she had undergone surgery.


BARDID: NH-2018-0016
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine River Pond
NearestCityorTown: Wakefield
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the vessel pulled his vessel up on shore, then turned the motor off. The owner went to retrieve his truck with trailer to remove the vessel from the water. The intoxicated passenger decided to start the vessel and back away from shore then drive forward at a high rate of speed upon shore completely out of the water almost hitting a Lake Host. The owner witnessed the whole event while backing down the ramp. After the grounding of the vessel and an argument with the owner the intoxicated driver got into the truck and drove away with trailer still attached. The passenger/operator came back with the truck and trailer at the same the local police department arrived. When Marine Patrol arrived the passenger/operator had already been arrested for DWI. 

Charges pending, no one was injured.


BARDID: NH-2018-0018
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Balch Pond
NearestCityorTown: Wakefield
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 OPERATOR HAD FILLED THE GAS TANK, HE HAD NOT ADEQUATELY VENTILATED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BILGE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.  AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE RESULTED.


BARDID: NH-2018-0019
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
ON THEIR WAY BACK FROM WATCHING THE FIRE WORKS FROM WEIRS BEACH, THE BOAT STRUCK A ROCK IN THE WATER, WHICH THREW THE SPOTTER WHO WAS ON THE BOW OF THE BOAT INTO THE WATER WHERE SPOTTER HAD GASHES ON HIS FOREHEAD WHICH REQUIRED STICHES.  THE SON 13 YEARS OLD OPERATOR WAS OPERAING THE VESSEL OPERATOR SMASHED HIS FACE INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRACTURED HIS NOSE AND HAD STICHES ON HIS NOSE AND EYE. THE OTHER TWO OCCUPANTS WERE UNINJURIED.


BARDID: NH-2018-0027
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sunapee
NearestCityorTown: Sunapee
County: Sullivan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was taking a sharp turn while towing a water-skier to avoid another vessel that was in the area.  Vessel #1 did not see the two kayaks in the water and hit vessel #2 who was flown into the water.  Vessel #3 jumped out to the vessel.  No injuries.  All vessels including vessel #1 stopped to help the girls out of the water and bring them to shore.


BARDID: NH-2018-0028
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS PULLING AWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN FROM THE RESTAURANT BOAT KNOWN AS THE DIVE WHEN SHE STRUCK THE BOW OF VESSEL #2 THAT WAS BEING ANCHORED AT THE SANDBAR.


BARDID: NH-2018-0029
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ON  SAIL BOAT DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO MAKE HEADWAY.  Subject ATTEMPTED TO PUT U THE SAIL, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE AND THE BOAT RAN AGROUND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PLUM ISLAND.


BARDID: NH-2018-0031
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Diamond Pond
NearestCityorTown: West Stewartstown
County: Coos
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was water skiing and crossed the wake from the boat, the ski got caught up in the wake and he crashed head first into the water.  One ski came up and hit him in the back of the head.  The extent of injuries is, wearing a neck brace for pull ligaments.


BARDID: NH-2018-0032
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator turned the craft sharply and two out the three passengers jumped off while the third hit her head. The Marine Patrol officer came on scene to discover the victim in an ambulance, so not sure how the victim got to shore.


BARDID: NH-2018-0034
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crescent Lake
NearestCityorTown: Acworth
County: Sullivan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE WATER SKING THE WATER SKIER WAS INTENTIONALLY JUMPING THE WAKE AND HIS SKI WENT UNDER THE WATER, WHICH CAUGHT ON THE EDGE OF THE SKI.  THE SKIER WENT AIRBORNE AND TURNED AND LANDED ON HIS HEAD AND NECK.


BARDID: NH-2018-0035
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sunapee
NearestCityorTown: Sunapee
County: Sullivan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 (cruise boat) was trying to dock in the designated slip for the cruise ship when vessel 3 was just drifting and not paying attention to the large vessel trying to dock. The operator of vessel 1 put the vessel in reverse catching the strong winds that pushed the vessel into vessel 2 (docked at the gas pump), causing damage.


BARDID: NH-2018-0036
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Freedom
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the rented vessel did not know the area and hit rocks under the surface. The operator returned the vessel right a way to the marina.


BARDID: NH-2018-0037
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS IN ROUTE THAT THEY WERE NOT FAMILAR WITH AND HAD GONE THE WRONG WAY, THEY WERE ATTEMPTING TO TURN AROUND AND GO THE OTHER WAY.  OPERATOR WAS SEARCHING THE CHART FOR THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE BUOY, THAT IS WHEN HE GROUNDED THE BOAT ON TOP OF A BED OF ROCKS.


BARDID: NH-2018-0038
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was cruising at 50mph when he saw waves and attempted to slow down. When the operator realized the vessel was not slowing he jumped off of it. The operator did not know he accidently turned on the cruise control located on the right handle bar grip. He was picked up and brought to shore on the stern of a friends vessel.


BARDID: NH-2018-0039
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataquog River
NearestCityorTown: Manchester
County: Hillsborough
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
There were four kayakers on the river, two were impaired, one beyond functioning. All four went to an island in the middle of the river and then decided to leave due to the victims impairment. The victim was helped into the kayak without a PFD on. One of the kayakers went ahead of the others so she could help them get out of the water. At this time two of the kayakers realized the victim had capsized. Jumping in to search for the victim proved fruitless. The search had stopped for the evening and resumed the next day. Divers recovered the body the next morning, there were no signs of trauma to the victim.


BARDID: NH-2018-0040
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Bay
NearestCityorTown: Newington
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel sank on its mooring. The owner was notified and unaware of any mechanical issues or why the vessel would have sunk. Possible bilge or electrical failure.


BARDID: NH-2018-0041
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:03:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Massasecum
NearestCityorTown: Bradford
County: Merrimack
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
DECEASED WAS FOUND NEAR A SMALL COVE NEAR THE WALKING PATH BETWEN THE CONNORS CAMP AND THE PARKING AREA, HIS BOAT WAS ALSO FOUND WASHED ASHORE OFF DAVIS ROAD NEAR a PROPERTY.  THE CRAFT WAS BEACHED AND PARTIALLY FULL OF WATER. It is assumed the deceased fell overboard due to medical reasons.


BARDID: NH-2018-0042
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Tuftonboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator called a day after the accident to inform Marine Patrol that the vessel he was driving hit a rock.

The operator rented the vessel and was not familiar with the area. The area in which he drove the vessel was marked on the map as "Navigate with Caution"  he did not review the map before hand. He was towing a tuber that was not injured, the vessel needed to be towed.


BARDID: NH-2019-0001
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Northwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Epsom
County: Merrimack
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unsecured equipment
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel I was heading in a westerly direction and towing a wake boarder at approximately 17 MPH.  When the vessel turned, the wind caught a wakeboard that had been improperly secured to the rack onboard, blowing it off the boat and causing it to strike the wake boarder in the head. The victim re-boarded the boat and was taken to the operator's residence, where they were met by EMS. The victim was transported to the hospital where he received five stitches for the laceration on his head.


BARDID: NH-2019-0003
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moore Resv
NearestCityorTown: Littletown
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
It was a very windy day. All subjects within the boat were fishing and the boat began taking on water and then it sank. The subjects were floating in the water when another boat came by and brought them to the boat launch.  One person was transported by ambulance to Littleton Hospital for a heart event and cut.  She was admitted and it was not deemed to be of a serious nature.


BARDID: NH-2019-0004
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel I was traveling in a northerly direction and briefly lost sight of buoy #11 while looking at an approaching boat. When he looked back from the other vessel, he saw the green buoy #11 directly in front of him. He attempted to turn left but struck the buoy with the starboard bow, causing damage to the fiberglass which resulted in $12,625.00 worth of damage. The operator had recently had shoulder surgery and reinjured himself during the accident; however, he refused medical treatment at the scene and later went to the hospital on his own.


BARDID: NH-2019-0005
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Opechee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel I was towing a tuber in a northerly direction when the tube tipped over.  The injured party signaled to the boat that he was hurt; the boat occupants assisted him back onboard and navigated back to shore where they called 911. An ambulance transported the victim to the hospital where it was determined he had a broken femur.


BARDID: NH-2019-0006
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel I was traveling in a westerly direction around the south tip of Black Cat Island in rainy and unfavorable conditions. He did not see the black top buoy marking rocks in the area and struck them with the vessel's lower unit. The damage was disabling and the occupants called the company they rented the boat from for a tow.  The damage to the vessel totaled $2,438.00. There were no injuries.


BARDID: NH-2019-0009
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway at a speed of 20-25 miles per hour, the operator of Vessel encountered the wake of another boat and was thrown from the vessel. 

He called for help due to pain in his right leg and was transported to shore by a friend. The injured party was brought to the hospital by EMS where he was diagnosed with a muscle strain and discharged.


BARDID: NH-2019-0010
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee
NearestCityorTown: Freedom
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Injured girl was tubing and the tube hit a wake causing the victim to bounce up and land on her back on the tube, upon impact she immediately screamed in pain and hurt her back.


BARDID: NH-2019-0011
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Alton
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel I was traveling southwesterly at a slow rate of speed when his passenger decided to jump off the stern of the boat to cool down in the water. 

The operator, who had been talking on his cell phone, put the boat in neutral and turned off the engine as soon as he realized his passenger had jumped off. 

The passenger then asked for assistance boarding the boat and stated she had cut her leg on the propeller. EMS responded and administered first aid until the injured party was transported to the hospital. 

The victim required surgical repair to a tendon in her leg as a result of the accident.


BARDID: NH-2019-0012
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator  said he was headed southeasterly around Governor Island when the boat hit a rock or another submerged object.  They checked the propeller and noticed it was bent before continuing their travel back to Wolfeboro.  They felt a strong vibration and noticed the bilge pump was on, they headed to the nearest dock and called for help


BARDID: NH-2019-0013
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Wolfeboro
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 22 at approximately 8:30 PM, the operator of Vessel I was leaving the docks at the Wolfetrap Restaurant. She backed out of the slip and put the boat in forward to proceed. 

Due to the pouring rain, the operator decided to place her bag containing her laptop under the helm in an attempt to keep it dry; in doing so, her arm hit the throttle forward which rapidly increased the speed of the vessel. 

The boat swerved to the right and struck two vessels that were docked right across from her slip. The operator was able to regain control of the vessel, but left the area without reporting the accident. A witness called the incident in to NH Marine Patrol who was able to locate the operator the following day. Both struck vessels (vessels II and III) sustained damage to the transom area.


BARDID: NH-2019-0014
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:08:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimack River
NearestCityorTown: Concord
County: Merrimack
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was kayaking with his brother in an area with strong current and rapids.  both of their kayaks started to take on water.  They both abandoned their kayaks and started swimming.  

The party that reported the incident made it to shore while the victim did not and drowned.  They did not wear or have any personal floatation devices.  

The most likely reason the kayaks took on water was because they were tied together at the stern in a part of the river with strong currents and large rapids.


BARDID: NH-2019-0015
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Moultonborough
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
FAMILY WERE TUBING WHEN VICTIM FELLOFF THE TUBE AND INJURED HER SHOULDER, DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN BICEP AND RELEASED THAT AFTERNOON.


BARDID: NH-2019-0016
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OSSIPEE
NearestCityorTown: OSSIPEE
County: CARROLL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM WAS BEING TOWED ON THE TUBE, SHE BOUNCED UP OUT OF THE TUBE.  WHEN SHE CAME BACK DOWN ONTO THE TUBE, SHE INJURED HER BACK.  EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF DETERMINED THAT SHE HAD A COMPRESSION FRACTURE OF THE BACKBONE.


BARDID: NH-2019-0017
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MASCOMA
NearestCityorTown: LEBANON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL STATED HE DID NOT SEE A NAVIGATIONAL MARKER BUOY AND HAD AN IMPACT WITH WHAT HE BELIEVED TO BE A ROCK.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF HITTING THE OJECT IN THE WATER THE MOTOR CUT OUT AND THE BOAT BEGAN TO FILL WITH WATER UNIT IT SANK.


BARDID: NH-2019-0018
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WINNIPESAUKEE
NearestCityorTown: LACONIA
County: BELKNAP
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS DOCKING HIS VESSEL, INSTEAD OF PUTTING IT INTO NEUTRAL FROM REVERSE, HE SHIFTED FURTHER INTO REVERSE. AVOIDING HITTING THE BAK OF THE DOCK VESSEL 2 SHIFTED FORWARD AND CUT THE WHEEL TOO SHARP , THE STERN OF VESSEL 2 BOAT HIT VESSEL 1.


BARDID: NH-2019-0019
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WAUKEWAN
NearestCityorTown: MEREDITH
County: BELKNAP
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Per Officers report both vessels approaching each other, either vessels fails to understand the course or intention of the other from any cause, such vessel or vessels shall immediately slow to a speed barely sufficient for steerage until the vessels have safely passed each.  Both operators stated they continued their course at headway speed.  Neither operator tried to stop or reverse their course.  Offices finding both were equally responsible.


BARDID: NH-2019-0020
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Balch Pond
NearestCityorTown: Wakefield
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 SAYS VESSEL 1 DID NOT HAVE LIGHTS ON, WHICH CAUSED THE COLLISION BETWEEN THE BOATS, LEAVING THE FIREWORKS.


BARDID: NH-2019-0021
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sunapee
NearestCityorTown: Newbury
County: Sullivan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
it was reported a boat traveling at a high rate of speed had crashed into the shore, not sure if their was damage to boat.  Operator said he did get 12 stiches on his left knee.


BARDID: NH-2019-0022
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 PICKED UP BOAT AT THURSTON MARINE AND HEADED TO LEAVETT PARK TO PICK UP FAMILY, ON WAY BACK OUT VESSELL 1 HIT A ROCK WITH THE PROPERLLER.


BARDID: NH-2019-0023
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Paugus bay
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS RETURNING RENTAL BOAT TO IRWIN MARINE, WHEN TRAVELING THRU THE TWO SMALL ISLAND RIGHT NEXT TO THE MARINA THE BOAT STRUCK A ROCK. NO ONE WAS INJURIED.


BARDID: NH-2019-0024
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swain Lake
NearestCityorTown: Barrington
County: Strafford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: pull trolley
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL WAS TOWING THREE RIDERS WHEN THE PULL TROLLEY BROKE AND HIT ONE OF THE THREE RIDERS ON THE TUBE IN THE HEAD.


BARDID: NH-2019-0025
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sunapee
NearestCityorTown: Newbury
County: Merrimack
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR TURNED RIGHT AND WENT OVER BOAT WAKE. THE FORCE THREW THEIR MOMENTUM TO THE LEFT AND THE THREE OF THEM WERE THROWN OFF THE JET SKI.  Occupant HURT HER LEG.


BARDID: NH-2019-0026
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataquog River
NearestCityorTown: Goffstown
County: Hillsboro
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON AUGUEST 4, 2019 THE INJURED WAS JUST STARTING WITH A JUMP START POSITION STARTING FROM SHORE, AS GETTING UP ON SKI, SHE HEARD A LOUD POP IN HER HIP AND FELL IN A FORWARD DIRECTION INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: NH-2019-0027
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RYE HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: RYE
County: ROCKKINGHAM
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel which was heading into Rye Harbor at a slow speed hit a boulder causing his boat to loose propulsion.  He immediately notified Coast Guard and drifted into shore.


BARDID: NH-2019-0029
State: NH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WINNIPESAUKEE
NearestCityorTown: GILFORD
County: BELKNAP
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The person that was injured went up front to the boat to get the rope so he could tie the boat to the dock, but as they were entering the no wake zone the boat slowed down, which caught the injured to loose his balance. Which lead to him falling overboard, he tried to swim down to get away from the motor, but he got caught and the propeller got his leg and hip.  His friends on the boat jumped in the get him out.  Ambulance took him to the hospital. The operator was of the vessel was arrested  for boating while intoxicated.


BARDID: NH-2019-0030
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Bay
NearestCityorTown: Newington
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 HAD LOST PROPULSION WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE MOORING FIELD AND HIS BOW COULD HAVE HIT VESSEL 1 BOAT.  

VESSEL 2 STATES HE BENT DOWN TO TAKE MOTOR OUT OF GEAR WHEN HE HIT THE KILL SWITCH ON the TILLER. THE MOTOR STOPPED, VESSEL 2 WENT TO GRAB THE KILL SWITCH BUT IT FELL OVERBOARD.


BARDID: NH-2019-0031
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR FAILED TO MANEUVER PROPERLY IN TIGHT QUARTERS, WHICH RESULTED WITH AN INJURY TO VICTIMS FINGERS GETTING STUCK BETWEEN DOCK AND VESSEL


BARDID: NH-2019-0033
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Laconia
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel pulled up to dock to gas up boat, which was pumped by attendant. Daughter tried starting vessel a few times, but father took over, father stated boat was flooded, with throttle opened. tried again and that is when the boat explored, sending everyone,(5) out of the boat into the water.


BARDID: NH-2019-0034
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WINNIPESAUKEE
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS CRUISING AROUND THE ISLAND AND DRIFTED TO THE LEFT AND HIT ROCKS, STATING SHE WAS IN OPEN WATERS. OPERATOR WAS UNFAMILAR WITH AREA, AFTER OPERATOR HIT ROCKS VESSEL WOULD NO LONGER MOVE FOWARD,SHE THEN  CALLED A TOW, AND WAS TOWED TO IRWIN MARINE.


BARDID: NH-2019-0035
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SQUAM LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HOLDERNESS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 4:05 PM, New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol received a call reporting a boating accident with injury on Little Squam Lake in Ashland. 
NHSP – Marine Patrol Officers responded and initial investigation revealed that a 20' Harris pontoon boat with a 75 horsepower motor was being operated. There were six adults and four children aboard. They were traveling above headway speed in the vicinity of Evans Cove on Little Squam Lake in the town of Ashland. One of the children, a nine-year old male who was wearing a life jacket, was sitting on the bow of the vessel with his legs hanging over the side towards the water. He fell off the boat and was struck by the propeller/outdrive, causing injuries to his arm, lower leg, and pelvic/groin area. Other passengers on the boat saw the victim in the water and one of them swam to him, brought him to the boat, and removed the victim from the water. He was brought to Evans Beach where he was met by first responders. 
The victim was transported to Speare Memorial Hospital where he was preliminarily treated and flown to Dartmouth Hospital for further treatment.


BARDID: NH-2019-0036
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Squam
NearestCityorTown: Holderness
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS OPEN WATER, WHEN BOAT HIT SOME ROCKS AND WENT AIRBORNE.  THEY LANDED ON THE ROCKS WHERE THE BOAT SITS. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: NH-2019-0037
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Winnipesaukee
NearestCityorTown: Meredith
County: Belknap
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two power boats travelling in opposing directions sustain bow to bow collision; one boat remains  floating, the second boat sinks in 50' of water. The crashed killed both operators. An adult passenger survived with injuries.


BARDID: NH-2019-0038
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newfound
NearestCityorTown: Bristol
County: Grafton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 STATES THAT VESSEL 1 HIT THEIR BOAT WHILE THEY WERE DOCKED, JET SKI CAME AROUND BOAT AND HIT IT WHILE TRYING TO LOAD PWC ON TRAILOR.


BARDID: NH-2019-0039
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Warren
NearestCityorTown: Alstead
County: Cheshire
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A welfare check revealed that the victim had not been in the residence for several days, and that his kayak was missing from his shoreline.  A water search was requested and the victim was found floating face down on the shore line across the lake.  The next day the victims kayak was found bow up barely above the surface of the water.  An electric trolling motor was fixed to the stern and a deep cycle car battery was placed in the stern storage compartment, along with a couple of alcoholic beverages.  Numerous empty alcoholic beverage cans were found at his residence during the welfare check.  The victim was not wearing a PFD nor was there one in the vessel.


BARDID: NH-2019-0040
State: NH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WINNISQUAM
NearestCityorTown: TILTON
County: BELKNAP
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM STATED HE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO DROP WATERSKI AT WHICH POINT HE HAD LOST CONTROL AND FALLEN, SEVERLY INJURING HIMSELF IN THE PROCESS.


