# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: NY-2021-0159
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITHTOWN BAY
NearestCityorTown: Smithtown
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Starting in gear
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At time and place of occurrence vessel 1 did collide with vessel 2. Vessel 1 was beginning a maneuver to turn and exit the Smithtown Bay Yacht Club when his vessel was caught by a gust of wind and pushed it into vessel 2, which was docked stern to the bulkhead. The operator in an attempt to navigate out of the situation applied too much throttle forward resulting in vessel 1 colliding with vessel 3 & 4.


BARDID: NY-2021-0160
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel moved under power prior to police response. Operator stated that he was traveling with two other PWC's. When he slowed and went to check on the others, he capsized due to getting sideways to the seas.


BARDID: NY-2021-0176
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Wayne
County: STEUBEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Three kayakers were kayaking. Wind picked up force and two of the three kayaks overturned. Two overturned passengers hung on to the third kayakers vessel who was able to call 911 for help. All three person and three kayaks were returned to shore.


BARDID: NY-2021-0177
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he was anchored fishing. Once he removed his anchor he was overcome by rough sea conditions swamping his boat. Vessel drifted toward playland pier. Operator then dropped anchor until he was rescued. Vessel was almost completely submerged.


BARDID: NY-2021-0178
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sayville
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck rock jetty, injuring two persons aboard. The operator was under the influence of alcohol and not paying attention to his surroundings. The two persons required treatment in regard and were transported to Long island Community Hospital for non life threatening injuries.


BARDID: NY-2021-0179
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: RAQUETTE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Norfolk
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Law enforcement responded to a report of an unattended death, possible drowning at Norfolk Racquette River Campground. Upon inspection, the body appeared to be a male, wearing a shirt and pants. Based on interviews with family, it was made known that deceased was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and allegedly self medicates with alcohol and marijuana most of his life. It was also revealed that the deceased built a homemade canoe on his own and told his sister a couple days prior to the incident his canoe did not float and he needed to fix it. Cause of death determined to be asphyxiation due to or as a consequence of warm water drowning, with other significant conditions contributing to death being alcohol intoxication, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Affective Disorder and possibly a leak in the hull of the canoe.


BARDID: NY-2021-0180
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buffalo River
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Jet Ski was operating on the Buffalo River at an estimated speed of 30 to 40 mph within 100 feet of shore based on witness statement nd damage to the jet ski. The jet ski passenger was a juvenile female that was just picked up and was not provided a PFD. While traveling up river the jet ski crashed into a bridge abutment on the starboard side upon impact the jet ski spun around  striking the port side and punctured a hole in the hull. Both the operator and passenger were transported to the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2021-0181
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-01-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Southold
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A report of an overdue kayaker was found by a Southold Town Police Department search boat. The kayaker, had shoved off about 8 a.m. from West Street in South Jamesport and was reported overdue to return to the Riverhead Town police about 4 p.m. 

A search was commenced a short time later that ultimately drew in emergency crews from multiple East End fire and police departments, as well as helicopters from the Suffolk County Police Department, U.S. Coast Guard station on Cape Cod. Shortly before 9 p.m. the Coast Guard helicopter located the missing man’s kayak in eastern Peconic Bay. A short time later a Southold Town police search boat located the body of the man, who was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: NY-2021-0182
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:31:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CHAMPLAIN
NearestCityorTown: Willsboro
County: ESSEX
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Essex county sheriffs responded to the Willsboro boat launch for the report of an overturned vessel with boaters (1 adult male & 1 child) in distress. The child was removed from the water first and CPR was started by Willsboro Fire personnel. The child was sent to the University of Vermont Medical Center.  A search continued for the father in law enforcement found the victim 100ft from the boat launch. Victim was pulled into the boat and CPR was started law enforcement. AED was also used to no success. Deceased was lifted out of the boat and taken to CVPH. The child passed away a day later at the hospital.


BARDID: NY-2021-0183
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUNTINGTON HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Huntington
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from news article: 
Marine police in Suffolk County rescued three men from their sinking boat on Long Island Sound Saturday morning. Authorities on a police ship heard a mayday call for a sinking boat at around 11:20 a.m. Within minutes, they located a partially submerged recreational boat with three men on board about a half mile north of Crab Meadow Beach in Huntington. The three men on the boat were all wearing life vests. They were safely taken to the police ship without injury. The recreational ship was towed.


BARDID: NY-2021-0184
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITHTOWN BAY
NearestCityorTown: Smithtown
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News Report:
Six boaters were rescued from rough waters by Smithtown Bay constables on Tuesday night, according to a news release. The boaters' vessel was pushed into the rocks and began taking on water off the coast of Cranes Neck in Smithtown Bay. Smithtown Public Safety and Suffolk police received a distress call at 9:24 p.m. Five men and one woman were on board. Smithtown Department of Public Safety Bay constables arrived to the vessel, facing 30-knot winds and heavy sea conditions. The bay constables navigated the rocky waters and saved the passengers from the disabled vessel, bringing them aboard the Smithtown patrol boat. The six boaters were wet and suffering from exposure to the elements. They were immediately returned to the Stony Brook Boat Ramp where EMS crews from the Stony Brook and Setauket fire departments evaluated and treated them.


BARDID: NY-2021-0185
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Fire Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News Report:
Suffolk County police rescued two men from a sinking sailboat off Fire Island early Saturday, officials said. Officers from the department’s Marine Bureau responded to a 911 call for a sinking 25-foot sailboat in Fire Island Pines Harbor about 1 a.m., police said. When police arrived, they found the lines of the sailboat had broken and were hammering against the dock and other boats as water levels rose. Authorities maneuvered a police vessel next to the sinking sailboat at about 2:30 a.m. and advised the boaters to jump aboard. Two men were out on a 25-foot sailboat in the harbor off Fire Island Pines Saturday when their vessel began to sink. Both boaters were uninjured.


BARDID: NY-2021-0186
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Fort Salonga
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News & Coast Guard Report: The bodies of two men were discovered in the Long Island Sound about 12 hours after they launched a canoe. The men took the canoe out from Makamah Beach in Fort Salonga to go fishing on Tuesday. Both individuals were reported to have been wearing red PFDs and were last seen headed into the Long Island Sound towards Connecticut. 

They were reported missing around 9:20 p.m. that night when they failed to return from their excursion. Crews with the Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau, Aviation Section and patrol officers, along with representatives from the Huntington Harbormaster, U.S. Coast Guard and multiple fire departments launched an all-out search for the duo. 

The Coast Guard and OGAs searched through the night and at approximately 0613, received report of a vessel adrift in the vicinity of Crane Neck Point, NY. CG 29269 came across a capsized canoe with a white outboard engine and two fishing poles that matched the missing vessel's description. Shortly after, both Suffolk County Marine Bravo and CG 29269 recovered 2 bodies in the vicinity of the capsized canoe and transported them to the Sound View Marina.


BARDID: NY-2021-0187
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sayville
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News Report:
Suffolk police Marine Bureau officers were on routine patrol just before dusk Thursday night in the Great South Bay when a small object appeared in the distance, bobbing in choppy waters. As their rescue boat approached Buoy 34 off Sayville, the officers got a better view of what at first looked unrecognizable but after a closer glimpse, turned out to be a man in a life jacket trying to stay afloat. the operator of the vessel had been in the water for about an hour after being unable to restart his PWC, which was taking on water. Officers were able to pluck both the operator and the craft from the water.


BARDID: NY-2021-0188
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JONES BAY
NearestCityorTown: Jones Beach
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News Report:
A boy, swimming off at Jones Beach, was struck by a personal watercraft. The 8-year-old was airlifted to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. the operator of PWC was arrested and faces several charges including, operating a vessel, impaired by alcohol and reckless operation of a vessel. He was also charged with operating the vessel without a safety certificate. Nassau Marine Bureau officers and New York State Parks Police responded to the incident.


BARDID: NY-2021-0189
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLAND CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Seaford
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 while traveling Westbound in Island Creek did strike North East side of Wantagh Bridge 1
Taken from News Report:
A 28-year-old woman was in critical condition after she was ejected from a personal watercraft in Wantagh last Friday, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Police and the Wantagh Fire Department received a call for a medical emergency near Seamans Creek near the Wantagh Parkway at around 7:10 p.m.
The Nassau County Police Department’s Rescue Boat, the Marine Bureau 5, then discovered the woman, who had suffered a possible skull fracture and a broken leg.
The rescue boat transported her back to shore. Due to the severity of her injuries, an NCPD helicopter airlifted her to Nassau University Medical Center’s Trauma Unit, according to Regan.
The woman, who was not identified, was listed in critical but stable condition on Monday.


BARDID: NY-2021-0191
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANHASSET BAY
NearestCityorTown: North Hempstead
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A Westchester man was arrested by police for allegedly driving his boat while intoxicated and crashing into a pair of vessels on Long Island, detectives said. Nassau County Police Marine Bureau officers on patrol at approximately 7:19 p.m. on Sunday, July 18 responded to the Manhasset Bay Marina on Matinecock Avenue in the Town of North Hempstead on Long Island, where there was a report of multiple boats that had been struck by a boater. According to police, the operator was operating the 2020 Rinker boat that struck two other vessels, a 60-foot Grand Banks and a 22-foot Cobalt. Upon arrival, police said that officers located the Town of North Hempstead Bay Constable with the operator and his docked boat. The investigation found that operator was allegedly intoxicated and he was arrested without further incident.


BARDID: NY-2021-0192
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Whitney Point Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Whitney Point
County: BROOME
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
State police recovered a kayakers body, near Dorchester Park. This was a couple days after a kayaker was reported missing Saturday evening at Whitney Point Reservoir. The man, was kayaking with another person when his kayak tipped over. It is unknown if the kayakers were wearing a PFD.


BARDID: NY-2021-0193
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Wayne
County: STEUBEN
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News Report:
Steuben County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a swimmer struck by a boat Sept. 14 on Keuka Lake in the Town of Wayne. Steuben County deputies  interviewed the victim who stated he was swimming on his back at about 6:45 p.m. near the eastern shore in the area of Keuka Village when a northbound, dark-colored pontoon boat drove directly over him causing injury. He stated the boat never stopped nor slowed. A witness reported the boater was standing and appeared to not notice striking the swimmer, and continued north. The victim was treated and released at the scene. The only witness description of the boat or operator is that of a white male operating a dark-colored pontoon boat.


BARDID: NY-2021-0194
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sheepshead Bay
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A fire at Sheepshead Bay’s Venice Marina left five boaters injured Sunday afternoon. Firefighters and 62nd Precinct police officers responded to reports of several boats on fire. 

When they arrived, they encountered heavy flames emanating from the neighborhood dock, where two boats were ablaze. More than 50 firefighters worked to douse the fire, according to the city’s Fire Department, operating several hose lines as plumes of smoke filled the air around the dock. 

Only one of the five victims was taken to an area hospital, and the extent of that person’s injuries remained unclear Monday morning. At least two of the fire’s victims — a pair of elderly civilians — were found injured on a boat. The two were seen by Brooklyn Paper being tended to on scene by the FDNY and the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Firefighters used multiple hose lines to bring the boat fires under control. The fire was placed under control by 5:15 pm. Fire marshals are still investigating the cause of the fire, officials said, and no other information was immediately available.


BARDID: NY-2021-0195
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HEMPSTEAD HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News Report:
State police say a Queens man died in a drowning accident in Hempstead Lake Sunday evening. Police say 39-year-old was out on the water with his two young children when their paddleboard capsized. He was found shortly after going under and was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The kids were found safe by a nearby kayaker.


BARDID: NY-2022-0001
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK BAY
NearestCityorTown: Southampton
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and his dog went out on a canoe from his residence. He did not have on a PFD or safety equipment onboard. Victim rolled the canoe and ended up in the water and succumbed to hypothermia. Victim found facedown in water within 40 yards of the overturned canoe.


BARDID: NY-2022-0002
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approx. 0445hrs operator of vessel 1 states that he was cruising South West at approx. 25 knots and drifted too far to starboard, running his vessel aground off the East tip of Huckleberry Island. Vessel 1 was hard aground on its keel and out of the water. Operator 1 was removed from the vessel by emergency unit and transported back to New Rochelle Municipal Marina. Operator 1 claimed no injuries and declined medical attention at this time.

Vessel 1 was removed by a commercial salvage company and conveyed back to New Rochelle Municipal Marina. No pollutants were discharged into the water as a result of the accident.


BARDID: NY-2022-0003
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Grindstone
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 while navigating his vessel back to his camp failed to observe vessel 2 which was floating in his path. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 driving over the starboard side of vessel causing injury to the operator of vessel 2. 

A passenger on vessel 2 jumped overboard to void the collision. Minor damage to both vessels. Operator of vessel 2 sustained a head injury and possible loss of consciousness from accident. Operator of vessel 1 states that he did not see the other vessel, because his dog was standing on the bow blocking his view. Operator of vessel 1 was elderly and stands hunched over which prevented his safe viewing of the waterway.


BARDID: NY-2022-0004
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Flower
NearestCityorTown: Saranac Lake
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was headed Southeast from the NYS DEC boat launch at Lake Flower when  the operator accelerated causing the operator and both passengers to shift to the port side of the vessel. The sudden shift in weight caused the vessel to turn and tip to the port side and eject the operator and both passengers into the water. The vessel continued running out of control and struck all three individuals.


BARDID: NY-2022-0005
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: private lake
NearestCityorTown: Pompey
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Patrol investigated a missing person, it was later determined that the missing person was involved in a fatal boat accident involving a capsizing canoe on a private lake. The missing person was recovered from the lake after an apparent drowning. It was determined that two occupants were canoeing on the lake. One of the occupants stated that he was sitting in the rear while the deceased was sitting in front. After some time water was getting rough and they wanted to return back to shore so they turned counter-clockwise when they both leaned too far to their right and capsized the canoe. they both attempted to right the canoe to no avail and began to swim to the shoreline. One swam to the west shore and the deceased swam to the East shore. A witness to the incident corroborated with the occupants story and upon seeing both overboard occupants swimming in both directions thought they were going to  shore and went back to the farm. Neither occupants had boating experience or wore life jackets.


BARDID: NY-2022-0006
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Copiague
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by vsl equip
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to return to homeport, operator of vessel 1 reports engine & steering failure causing vessel t-top bimini to strike the elevated dock at I/L. T-top bimini became dislodged striking two passengers and requiring medical attention. Vessel towed to homeport. USCG on scene.


BARDID: NY-2022-0007
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: New York
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was traveling northbound in Hudson River at a high rate of speed when the vessel came to an abrupt stop causing the operator and passenger to fall off the PWC. 

The operator, passenger and PWC drifted into the North side of the Worlds Financial Ferry Terminal. Due to the strong ebbing current, operator was pulled under the ferry terminal. Passenger holding on to the PWC was pinned to the terminal and was recovered by Jetski Tour Guide. Operator was recovered at 2058 hours, approximately 800 feet South of last known location.


BARDID: NY-2022-0008
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HAMPTON BAYS
NearestCityorTown: Hampton Bays
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 made a sharp left turn into Smiths Creek pulling out of the marina. Operator claims a gust of wind push his boat into the anchor of a docked, unoccupied Grady White. Anchor went through the starboard side of vessel 1 windshield and struck operator1 causing a cut to her hand. No damage on vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2022-0011
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELTER ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: North Haven
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner/ operator of vessel stated that the vessel seemed to have lost power and she noticed the vessel was on fire. At this point she jumped in the water and was assisted by a passing boater. Sag Harbor Fire Dept. responded and extinguished the fire. The vessel then sank. Vessel was fully ingulfed upon reporting officers arrival. On 5-31-2022, the vessel was raised and toward to Mill Creek Marina.


BARDID: NY-2022-0012
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELTER ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: North Haven
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator states that in congested waterway with large amounts of boat wake, their vessel began to violently jar. Before being able to slow the vessel, a 4-year old female passenger was launched from her seat on the bow and sustained a serious head laceration upon striking the gunwale of the boat.


BARDID: NY-2022-0014
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIANA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Hampton Bays
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer responded to report of unmanned and runaway zodiac raft in Tiana Bay. 

Captain fell overboard and vessel continued at full throttle. While attempting to grab hold of vessel next to patrol boat, the raft took an erratic course due to sea conditions and the bow turned into the patrol vessel. 

The bow went under the hull of the patrol boat, causing the port side of the raft to deflate and submerge the entire vessel under the hull of the police boat.


BARDID: NY-2022-0016
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARATOGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Saratoga
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was following a small bow rider towards Fish Creek from Saratoga Lake. Vessel 1 proceeded to jump the wake the wake to said property.

 Vessel 1 continued to jump the wake of Vessel 2 and made a quick 180 degree turn which caused the operator to be thrown from vessel 1. The operator signaled for help by blowing his whistle and yelling out. The operator was transported to Albany Medical Hospital where it was determined he strained muscles in his back and hips.


BARDID: NY-2022-0017
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STERLING CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Greenport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 lost steerage due to mechanical cable failure. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 and damaged it's bow rail and portside gel coat. No injuries reported.


BARDID: NY-2022-0018
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Brewerton
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/11/2022 at approx. 1320 hours Deputy while patrolling on the Oneida River observed vessel 1 traveling West creating a large wake in a marked no wake zone. Deputy advised Subject who was operating the Sheriff's patrol boat to turn around and initiate a stop on vessel. According to Deputy it appeared that vessel 1 had come to a stop was drifting towards the north shore of the river. Deputy further mentioned that his patrol vessel (vessel 2) was traveling around the stern of vessel 1 in an attempt to pull along the port side of vessel 1. 

The operator of vessel 1 placed the vessel in reverse as vessel 2 was near the stern of vessel 1. As a result, vessel 1 started in a South direction directly towards vessel . Operator2 who was operating vessel 2 attempted to move out of the way however vessel 1 struck the starboard side of vessel. Upon the boats making contact, vessel 1's operator placed his boat in forward at which point vessel 1's passenger who was standing on the stern of vessel 1 was ejected into the water due to the sudden change in direction. 

Vessel 1 continued forward in a North direction and struck the dock before coming to a stop. Passenger ejected confirmed not injured from being ejected and refused medical treatment.


BARDID: NY-2022-0019
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:16:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONESUS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Genesseo
County: LIVINGSTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Units were dispatched to the area of McPherson's Point on Conesus Lake for the report of a 20 year old female that was pulled from the water unresponsive and CPR was in progress. Upon arrival, it was learned that the vessel and its occupants had been tubing. 

Victim and another female were on the tube and had ceased being towed and were being pulled back to the vessel when victim slipped off into the water. The occupants pulled the remaining tuber to the boat, but while doing so caught the tow rope in the motors prop. 

At this point, victim began to struggle and attempted to swim to the disabled vessel. Witnesses state that victim became unresponsive and was pulled aboard an uninvolved vessel. The occupants began to perform CPR. Victim was transported to Hospital. On 06/15/2022 victim was pronounced deceased. Witnesses states that victim's lifejacket was too large for her frame and only secured by the bottom buckle, which may have failed to keep her afloat.


BARDID: NY-2022-0020
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria Bay
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was heading back to his residence on Wellesley Island traveling in a Southwesterly direction when he hit something in the water just upriver from the Hideaway Summer Homes. A search of the area by Park Police the next day showed old cribbing, wires, and water that is not marked. Police observed fresh scratches on the cribbing, wires, and pipes. There was also a fresh broken small cedar tree on shore. Operator arrested for BUI upon refusal of breathalyzer test.


BARDID: NY-2022-0022
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CASSADAGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Stockton
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was stationary. Vessel 2 was pulling tubers and operator did not observe vessel 1 and struck it head on. 3 occupants from vessel 1 evaluated by Cassadaga Fire and EMS and transported to Brooks.  Three subjects on v1 were injured upon impact with their boat.  V2 operator had been drinking alcohol.


BARDID: NY-2022-0023
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: Hampton Bays
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator / single occupant succumbed to mechanical issues, broken steering cable while transiting the inlet heading southbound Shinnecock Inlet. Operator attempted to repair cable with wire tires, once he returned to the helm the vessel was in the surf line and then on shore unable to move. Vessel was beached for several hours through 2 tide cycles until a private contractor could respond with an excavator to remove from the water. No environmental, fuel leaks at the time and vessel was investigated by NYS DEC and USCG Coram spill response. H&L contracting will be responding to crush up the vessel and removed from the beach within the next few days. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2022-0024
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:47:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Irondequoit
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated by operator (without a PFD) in a Northbound direction on Lake Ontario, when the operator accelerated into a wave which sent the vessel airborne.  Operator 1 was ejected from vessel at which time the operator entered the water and momentarily only to disappear beneath the surface again. Operator did not resurface. Deceased was found days later in Lake Ontario.


BARDID: NY-2022-0025
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockaway Park
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored flying her appropriate day signal of a black ball. Vessel 2 was making way westward when the operator lost control and struck vessel 1 forward of her port bow. Staff at rental company left scene after being requested to remain.


BARDID: NY-2022-0026
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was traveling through the fields, a marked hazardous area. Vessel 1 struck some rocks and become grounded. Vessel became ungrounded after raising engines and was towed to Glen Island by LGPC. No injuries to any occupants. Small amount of gear oil leaked into the lake. DEC notified by phone.


BARDID: NY-2022-0027
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUNTINGTON HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Huntington
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Battery wiring had a short and burned the vessels wiring system Subsequent transfer of thermal energy ignited other class A materials. Fire extinguished by dry chemical and water from a saltwater washdown system.


BARDID: NY-2022-0029
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ORIENT HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Orient
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time, operator 1 got in a dispute with operator 2. Operator 2 drove in an aggressive manner that was spraying his boat wake into vessel 1. He then turned the PWC and headed bow to bow with vessel 1 ending up colliding with the starboard side of vessel 1. Operator 2 was propelled over vessel 1 striking operator 1 in the head and also hitting the engine cover of vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2022-0030
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling in a northerly direction traveling at 20-25 MPH, at approx. 11:00 pm vessel 1 struck and ran aground on the shore of Elizabeth Island. The vessel had approx. 90% of its hull lodged on the island. Operator stated with the hazy darkness he misjudged his location. Boat was removed from the island by Tow-Boat Lake George.


BARDID: NY-2022-0032
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sag Harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Collision between 2 vessels. While vessel 2 was attempting to moor to take on fuel vessel 1 was standing off fuel dock DIW. Two vessels made contact at described damage location.


BARDID: NY-2022-0033
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Barrington
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traveling North, when it struck shore approx. 20 feet from a NYS warming buoy that has a light. The vessel was traveling fast enough to traverse over 8 feet of rocky terrain, through a 15 foot wide creek bed, then up onto the ground on the other side of the creek bed. The vessel was entirely out of the water.


BARDID: NY-2022-0034
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Greenport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel traveling eastbound when leaving Stirling Creek struck jetty causing numerous injuries to operator.


BARDID: NY-2022-0035
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Matituck
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer responded to the beach, East of Bailie Beach Road, in Mattituck for a 96 foot vessel grounded on the beach. Upon arrival at the I/L, the vessel "In Too Deep", was hard aground. Vessel sent back to Strong's Marina in Mattituck to dock.


BARDID: NY-2022-0036
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Mamaroneck
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by activity equi
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While being towed into a slip, operator accidentally hit throttle into reverse, putting the throttle in the wide open position, causing one towboat line to part striking towboat operator. Towboat operator sustained an injury to his left side from his chest to his back and also sustained a cut to the shin on his right leg. During this incident while V1 struck V2 bow anchor & anchor roller causing damage to the starboard side of V1. V1 also struck an unknown object causing damage to the transom door. No damage observed on V2.


BARDID: NY-2022-0039
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he was cruising NE towards Watermark Pont at approx. 10 knots and took the green buoy to the wrong side of vessel 1 striking Spindle Rock. Operator states he was hard aground and vessel 1 was listing on its starboard side with the vessel and it's propellers sitting on Spindle Rock. Commercial salvage Sea Tow responded to the accident, removing vessel 1 from being grounded and towing it to  Castaways Marina.


BARDID: NY-2022-0040
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: South Jamesport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing into its slip when the port starboard side of the A frame and tackle affixed to the aft cockpit of V1 struck and collided with the starboards bow rail and rub of V2 docked in the adjacent slip. This collision broke off the stanchion affixing the bow rail to the gunwale and bent the top of the bow rail. Operator inexperience attributed to the collision.


BARDID: NY-2022-0041
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Riverhead
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was leaving its slip in the marina heading south then turning east and took the turn too wide striking the bow pulpit and anchor of vessel 2 which was docked with bow facing north across vessel 1 slip.


BARDID: NY-2022-0042
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Point o Woods
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was traveling east on the Great South Bay and hit the north west corner of the Point O Woods dock.


BARDID: NY-2022-0044
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Flower
NearestCityorTown: Saranac Lake
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 at dock on Lake Flower was struck in the rear by vessel 2, causing damage to engine and transom. Damage also caused to the steering column severing the cables. Vessel 2 drove away without identification.


BARDID: NY-2022-0045
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IRONDEQUOIT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Irondequoit
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
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: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south bound at 25-30 mph. Vessel 2 was traveling eastbound at 25-30mph. V1 collided with V2 port side. The operator of V1 was ejected over the handle bars of V1. Operator of V2 was knocked off the starboard side of V2.

Both operators were taken to the hospital. Operator of vessel 1 refused to have tech photos taken of his injuries as per his parents request.


BARDID: NY-2022-0047
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Romulus
County: SENECA
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was approaching the rental dock in a high use area of the Seneca Lake Resorts Marina. As the operator approached, he could not maintain control of the vessel  due to inexperience, which resulted in damage sustained to vessel 1 and 2 (docked near gas pump area).


BARDID: NY-2022-0048
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STERLING HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Parishville
County: ST. LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was towing a skier, when operator turned around to check on skier and upon turning back around drove out of the Sterling Pond body of water. The jetski struck the ponds bank, exited into the woods and the operator was ejected. Operator was transported to Canton Potsdam Hospital. Skier not injured.


BARDID: NY-2022-0050
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROUNDOUT CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Kingston
County: ULSTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing and put the vessel in reverse gear which led to striking two docked sail boats.


BARDID: NY-2022-0051
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Separate vessel created large wake. Vessel 1 operator unable to avoid wake struck same causing injury to passenger on board.


BARDID: NY-2022-0054
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARATOGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Stillwater
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was drifting in a southerly direction towards Browns Beach Marina. Vessel 2 had the engine off and all navigation lights illuminated. The bow of vessel 2 was pointing towards the Brown Beach marina which is in the southeast corner of the lake. Vessel 1 had departed their dock and went in a north west direction and traveled towards Snake Hill. Vessel 1 then turned to port and headed south east towards the browns Beach Marina. Two of the occupants of vessel 2 were standing on the swim platform and noticed vessel 1 coming straight at them. V1 continued its course and stated they did not see any lights on V2. V1 operator stated that there were so many lights on the shore and he couldn't distinguish the difference. As V1 closed in on V2 the operator then noticed V2 and quickly shifted his vessel into neutral and steered to the starboard side. The two persons standing on the swim platform jumped into the lake before the vessels collide. Both were retrieved from the water unharmed. The center pontoon on V1 struck the right side swim platform of V2 and the left pontoon struck the center of the swim platform. Both vessels drove in to the marina to seek assistance.


BARDID: NY-2022-0055
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:58:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thompsons Lake
NearestCityorTown: Knox
County: ALBANY
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was in middle of lake with 2 occupants fishing on vessel. Occupant 1 explained that victim (occupant 2) lost her balance and fell into the water. At the same time the boat capsized and occupant 1 fell over as well. Both occupants were unable to flip the boat back over. While treading water attempting to right the boat, occupant states that he noticed victim head tipped back and became unresponsive. A witness who was alerted by the distress on the lake ran his boat over to help and aided them to shore. CPR was performed on deceased till EMS arrived. Victim was pronounced deceased at Hospital.


BARDID: NY-2022-0057
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAUTAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Fluvanna
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator /Victim was moving from land to a moored vessel using a canoe. Operator was attempting to enter moored fishing boat from the canoe and fell overboard. Witnesses on land heard the victim and provided assistance. The victim was taken ashore by the witnesses who began CPR. Victim transported to hospital and pronounced dead.


BARDID: NY-2022-0058
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Edinburg
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was moving at idle speed heading in a southerly direction. Vessel 1 had changed direction in a northerly direction and proceeded to jump the wake of a passing vessel. Operator of vessel 1 stated he observed vessel 2 and when he came down from the wake, V2 was still in the same position. V1 came down on the port side of V2.


BARDID: NY-2022-0059
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Injured party was entering the water from the back of the boat with the engine running and unknown to the operator was in reverse. When victim entered the water he was hit by the prop causing injury to his head and back. Operator transported to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2022-0060
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Copiague
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator while operating a jet ski, ran aground, and was ejected landing in a marsh area. Appearent break to lower leg.


BARDID: NY-2022-0062
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Geneva
County: ONTARIO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 & 2 traveling parallel in a southernly direction, approx. 50 yards off shore of 4415 Clarks Point. V1 turns in front of V2, leaving V2 inadequate time to stop. V2 subsequently strikes V1 on port hand broadside. Operator V1 transported by ambulance to hospital for evaluation.


BARDID: NY-2022-0063
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docking at the launch, when passenger attempted to step on to the dock and slipped. person fell between the dock and vessel catching her leg on the boats cleat, causing a puncture wound to her left leg in the area of her ankle.


BARDID: NY-2022-0064
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Mamaroneck
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 states he was traveling into the East Basin of Mamaroneck Harbor, when his grandson called him and he looked away. When he looked back at the direction of travel, he tried to put the boat in reverse but it was too late. As a result, V1 struck the propeller and lower unit of V2 while V2 was tied to the dock and unoccupied.


BARDID: NY-2022-0065
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Hyde Park
County: DUTCHESS
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was adrift along east shore of river. Occupants were preparing for incoming storm. Strong gust of wind came in causing vessel to capsize.


BARDID: NY-2022-0066
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MORICHES BAY
NearestCityorTown: East Moriches
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/ Operator of vessel 1 was transiting the intercoastal waterway from west to east when vessel ran aground causing injuries to 3 persons onboard.


BARDID: NY-2022-0067
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: South Jamesport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing in a NE direction into slip at East Creek Marina when it front starboard rub rail struck vessel 2 on the port side front quarter approx. 3.5 feet up from the waterline gouging and scratching the hull twice for approx. 4 feet. V2 was docked in the adjacent slip. Owners of v2 and crew were on hand helping v1 with dock lines and witnessed the collision.


BARDID: NY-2022-0068
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityorTown: Southold
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While transiting the marina, Operator of vessel 1 became distracted attempting to put up bimini top in the rain and struck vessel 2 bow.


BARDID: NY-2022-0071
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 struck a submerged rock which caused the vessel to take on water. The bilge pump was able to keep up with the incoming water and pump the water out of the bilge. Sea Tow responded and towed the vessel to Mamaroneck Harbor.


BARDID: NY-2022-0073
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKANEATELES LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Skaneateles
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock, vessel 1 pushed the vessel into the swim platform of another which was moored, unattended. The second boat was pushed into the corner of the dock resulting in a small puncture to the upper portion of the sidewall. Vessel 1 sustained creases to the port side pontoon from contact with the swim platform.


BARDID: NY-2022-0074
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Croton
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he fueled up at Haverstraw Marina and felt as if he may have struck an item under the water after fueling up. Operator continued to Croton Point area. During the time he was anchored he noticed his vessel was taking on water. operator opened the engine compartment and saw the engines and electrical system submerged. Sea Tow towed the vessel to Pier Mount where the vessel was hauled out of the water.


BARDID: NY-2022-0085
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Cape Vincent
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator states that she was backing up away from the dock and was seated behind the steering wheel. She states she had her left hand on the steering wheel and then shifted the control/ throttle into forward gear. 

She states she only moved the control forward to engage the engine and then engine revved up and caused steering wheel turn to the left. The operator states she tried to pull back the control/throttle but it would not return back into a neutral. This action caused the boat to accelerate rapidly and strike the dock with such force, causing the boat bow to come out of the water.


BARDID: NY-2022-0086
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria Bay
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 attempting to leave gas dock. Vessel 2 docked unoccupied. Driver of V1 unable to maintain control due to high winds and inexperience subsequently striking V2 on the port side causing damage.


BARDID: NY-2022-0087
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at Blue Water Manor Docks with one person on board. 
Vessel 2 was backing out of the same dock from in front of V1. V2 backed past V1 and attempted to turn the vessel around. Due to heavy congestion of boat traffic coming into the restaurant, driver of v2 was having a hard time getting away from the docks. Driver of V2 with 4 persons on board backed into V1 causing damage to the engine cover of V1.


BARDID: NY-2022-0089
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Chestertown
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 accelerated, while planed up failed to see vessel 2 and and subsequently ran into and over the bow of vessel 2.


BARDID: NY-2022-0090
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELL BANK BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and 2 while docked at their home port marina caught fire by unknown means. The fire spread throughout both vessels causing a total loss.


BARDID: NY-2022-0183
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOOSICK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Mamakating
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News Article:
A woman in her 40s who kayaked out into the wetlands of the Hudson Valley got lost and ended up spending the night on the frigid water after her cellphone died, authorities said Tuesday. The boater, whose name has not been released, suffered hypothermia after the roughly six-hour middle-of-the-night ordeal, with her body temperature dropping to 93 degrees, officials said. She is expected to be OK. The first call about the woman stuck in the Sullivan County wetlands area known as Bashakill, located in the town of Mamakating, came in just before 7 p.m. Monday, the deputy fire coordinator for the county said. Firefighters responded and learned the woman was stuck out there, unable to make her way back. They say she had called 911 on her phone and they tried using boats to reach her, but the environment made access difficult. Mutual aid was called in, with fire departments responding with airboats and units from Rock Hill, Sparrowbush and Lumberland. The woman was rescued around 1 a.m. Tuesday, officials said. The airboats themselves got stuck in the wetlands, thanks to darkness and bog-like conditions. It was just as difficult to get out of the muck as it was to reach her, they said. State Police, a medivac chopper and a Westchester County police helicopter had tried to assist as well but were blocked by fog. Three firefighters then got stuck on one of the assisting airboats Tuesday morning. They eventually had to don wet suits to make it to shore, leaving emergency crews to deal with the stuck airboats into Tuesday afternoon.


BARDID: NY-2022-0184
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JONES INLET
NearestCityorTown: Point Lookout
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Public information Office reports the details of a Water Emergency that occurred on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 2:25 PM in Point Lookout. According to Police, a fifty-foot-long Bertram fishing boat notified authorities that he was in distress, and 911  dispatchers received numerous calls for a boat on fire in the water off of Point Lookout. The boat owner reports that he heard a loud bang, then his boat went on fire, and he jumped into the ocean, the boat sank a short time later. The Nassau County Police Department Marine Bureau and Town of Hempstead Bay Constable responded, rescued the victim and transported him to West Marina in Point Lookout. The United States Coast Guard, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Nassau County Police Department Aviation Unit and Long Beach and Wantagh Fire Departments also responded to the scene. The male occupant, 51, sustained a minor laceration and refused medical treatment at scene.


BARDID: NY-2022-0185
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JONES INLET
NearestCityorTown: Point Lookout
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Incident Summary: SLIS received a report of a 35Ft P/C on fire in Jones Inlet. The reporting source was the owner who entered the water with PFD shortly after notification. INIT UMIB. Nassau aviation, vessels from Nassau PD, Hempstead PD, Wantagh fire, Freeport Fire and CGR responded along with Station JB RBM. The owner/operator, the only occupant of subject vessel  was recovered safely with no injuries. Vessel burned to the waterline and sank shortly afterward leaving a moderate debris field. SLIS waterways notified. Sheen was reported and NRC notified by SLIS CC SU. Operator transported to West Marine to be evaluated by EMS. Owner to contact commercial salvage for possible recovery. MSD notified. Cause of incident unknown at this time


BARDID: NY-2022-0187
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Hyde Park
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News Report:
A family of five was rushed to a local hospital after a boat exploded and caught fire in the waters off Kings Point, Long Island, on Friday. Thick, black smoke billowed from the boat fire in the water off Stepping Stone Marina just before 4:30 p.m. "They got as far as the end of my mooring area, my channel, and the boat exploded," said a launch operator for the Stepping Stone Marina. He told CBS2 he jumped into action to help rescue the passengers after he heard the explosion and saw the 22-foot boat go up in flames. "Three of the occupants were thrown off, overboard, and the two jumped overboard," Great Neck Alert Fire Company Chief said. "We got all five of the people out within two minutes of the explosion." Two adults and two teenagers suffered scrapes and burns. Officials say a 5-year-old boy suffered broken bones. An employee of Great Neck Park, says he stayed with the child until an ambulance arrived. "He was crying, but he was, you know, OK. He had an issue with his arm, but his leg, compound fracture," he said. Officials say the fire was under control within 30 minutes thanks to a multiagency response from the FDNY, the NYPD and the Coast Guard. The cause of the explosion and fire is under investigation. "At this time, from what the Coast Guard and the Arson Squad are saying, it was just a malfunction of the boat, whether it was the gas, whether it was the motor or the gas, but it came from the rear," he said. The victims were all taken to local hospitals. Officials want to remind those going out on the water that lifejackets save lives. Everyone in this incident was wearing one, and without them, the outcome could have been much worse.


BARDID: NY-2022-0188
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Labrador Pond
NearestCityorTown: Fabius
County: ONONDAGA
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from News Report:
911 Dispatch received a call of a kayaker in distress in Onondaga County. An angler from Jamesville was fishing in the Labrador Hollow Unique Area, around the Town of Fabius, when he fell out of his kayak and into the water. The 49-year-old tried getting back into the kayak, but was unsuccessful. When he started becoming exhausted and was afraid he was going to drown. He began yelling for help and thankfully someone nearby heard him. That person called 911 and the Onondaga County Dive Team was sent out to help. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Ranger Lunt used a small inflatable kayak to reach the man, while the Dive Team came in on a small motorboat. After getting the distressed man on-board, Ranger towed their flipped kayak back to showed. The man was then taken to the hospital for evaluation.


BARDID: NY-2022-0189
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Indian Lake
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from news report:
New York State Police confirmed that subject was part of a guided rafting trip on the Hudson River Saturday when he was thrown into the river's turbulent waters. He was pulled back onto the boat unresponsive.

State Police and local EMS arrived at the site of the accident, near Barton Mines on Plant Road in Indian Lake, at about 1:30 p.m., but despite resuscitation efforts, victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

He was a professional rafting guide with Adventure Calls Outfitters out of Carlisle, New York, but was on a personal trip when the accident occurred.

According to police, he had been wearing appropriate gear at the time of the accident, including a safety helmet and life preserver.


BARDID: NY-2022-0191
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JAMAICA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockaway Beach
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
1 male on a 22ft Wellcraft taking on water was attempting to beach the vessel near Crossbay Railroad Bridge. ASR on scene removed the person on board to Floyd Ben Field to be seen by EMS. Vessel deemed not a hazard to navigation and not accessible due to tide outgoing.


BARDID: NY-2022-0192
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Poughkeepsie
County: DUTCHESS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 and 2 were operating on the Hudson River IAO of Tilcon. Both PWC operators denied having any recollection of the incident. They could not tell the the officer where the accident occurred, direction of travel or how they collided. V2 operator reported no injuries. V1 operator possibly has a broken nose/ laceration to his face and was admitted into the hospital. Neither operator possessed a Boater Safety Certificate. Based on the damage of the PWC's it would appear that this was a head on collision at a high speed. Inattention, inexperience and reckless operation appear to be contributing factors.


BARDID: OH-2015-0126
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kiser Lake
NearestCityorTown: St. Paris
County: Champaign
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim was fishing from an anchored kayak; somehow (now known) the Victim entered the water.  The Victim was last heard (not seen) at 2:10 p.m. in the water, yelling for help.  Witnesses called 911 and the Victim was recovered in 9 feet of water at 7:15 p.m. on the same day.  No PFD was found or located near the incident.


BARDID: OH-2015-0128
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskingum River
NearestCityorTown: Devola
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator launched Vessel 1 and engaged the engine, putting it in reverse.  The Operator reported that Vessel 1 was approximately 20 feet from the ramp when there was a popping sound from the engine compartment and then an explosion took place.  The Operator reported that there were flames coming from the engine compartment, and that he was unable to get to the fire extinguisher.  The Operator jumped into the water and swam to shore without injury.  The vessel sank shortly after as fire consumed Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2015-0130
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Bay Village
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was sailing in Lake Erie approximately 500 yards off Columbia Road Park in Bay Village, Ohio.  Conditions worsened, with 3-4 foot waves out of the east-northeast, water began to gather in bilge.  Operator pumped too much water from bilge.  Sailboat did not have keel, and used water as ballast.  Once water was pumped out, vessel dropped sail.  The operator attempted to start the engine, and a passenger attempted to bail water with buckets as waves overcame the gunwale and began to flood the vessel. The engine failed and vessel capsized following a crashing wave over the port side gunwale, out of the north.  All passengers were thrown into the water during capsize, and eventually swam back to the now turtled vessel.  Operator reports persons were in the water for 30 minutes before good samaritans in unknown vessel picked them up and transported them back to Bay Boat Club.  Vessel eventually washed ashore at Huntington Beach.

The vessel washed ashore, losing its mast and some equipment on board.

Vessel #1 was removed from the beach on Tuesday morning, August 25.


BARDID: OH-2015-0135
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: SANDUKY
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRANSITING FROM JOHNSON ISLAND in the Sandusky Bay.
WHEN IT STRUCK BAY POINT SAND BAR AND RAN AGROUND CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE. ONE PASSENGER WAS INJURED AND TREATED BY FAMILY DOCTOR FOR HEAD CONTUSIONS.


BARDID: OH-2015-0136
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 tied off behind vessel #2 before the operator of vessel #1 was informed that rafting off was not permitted at that location.  Vessel #1 pulled away and began to pass vessel #2.  The wind caught vessel #1 and pushed it toward vessel #2.  The operator of vessel #1 throttled forward quickly causing the aft starboard side of vessel #1 to strike the aft port side of vessel #2.


BARDID: OH-2015-0137
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: HURON
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling south in the huron river attempted to pass a slower moving vessel in front of him on his port side. Vessel 1 collided with the west wall of the old show boat restaurant that is under construction. Two large construction beams went through the starboard side hull causing severe damage. Vessel was towed by commercial salvage. Vessel radar on. No injuries. No pfd's used.


BARDID: OH-2015-0138
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While making the approach to pass under the Cedar Point causeway bridge, vessel #1 lost throttle control and steering causing the vessel to collide with the northeast side of the bridge where it capsized.  The vessel suffered damage to the starboard bow.  The operator suffered abrasions to shoulder and elbow which were treated on scene by EMS.  The operator later complained of a broken collar bone and was transported to the hospital by spouse.


BARDID: OH-2015-0140
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was on plane.  Vessel #2 was idling.  The operator of vessel #1 saw vessel #2 at the last minute and turned hard to port, striking vessel #1 on the port transom corner.  A passenger on vessel #2 was struck by the impact and fell down.  Another passenger on vessel #2 fell into the boat and was also injured.


BARDID: OH-2016-0061
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: MARBLEHEAD
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and 2 were jumping the wake of another boat. Vessel 1 was getting close to the other vessel so he slowed down.  Vessel 2 then hit vessel 1 on the port side ejecting boat operators.


BARDID: OH-2016-0063
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST BRANCH RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHARLESTOWN
County: PORTAGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was wakeboarding when he attempted a "trick" on the wakeboard causing him to fall and hit his head against the water causing concussion like symptoms. Transported to University Hospital.


BARDID: OH-2016-0064
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: GENEVA ON THE LAKE
County: ASHTABULA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 9, 2016, Vessel #1 is underway in front of Geneva Marina on Lake when the engine stops.  Occupant #2 attempts to figure out why vessel stooped running. Occupant # 2 is unable to figure out why Vessel #1 will not run and Operator #1 was unable to restart the engine and vessel drifts towards shore.  Operator #1 is inexperienced at boating and inexperienced with operation of this vessel and does not  think to throw out the anchor.  Two individuals attempt to help the individual as they drift towards shore. Operator #1 throws a rope to the two individuals and they pull the vessel toward the rocks.  Operator #1 advises the individuals to let go of the rope to let them drift towards the beach area (10 yards to the east of the final resting sport). The tow individuals refuse to let go of the rope and become belligerent as they pull the vessel towards the rocks.  The vessel drifts aground approx. 1/8 mile east of the Geneva Marina East Light at the mouth of Cowles Creek on 7/9/16.  All Occupants exit the vessel uninjured. The vessel sustains severe hull damage after bouncing off the rocks for several hours in 3-5 foot waves.  The vessel was removed with a Tow truck from Kingsville Towing on 7/10/16. No injuries.


BARDID: OH-2016-0065
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAUMEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ROSSFORD
County: WOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling up stream on the Maumee River toward vessel 2 and the two other personal watercrafts in the area.  Vessel 1 struck the front port side of vessel 2 and the operator of vessel 2. After impact vessel 2 also received damage to steering area, seat, and left gunwale area.  The impact from vessel 1, ejected the operator of vessel 2 and both subjects on vessel 1 as the vessel capsized.  Damage from vessel 1 was sustained at the keel near the bow, aft starboard and tore off the motor. The operator of vessel 1 would not return calls to find out the additional information needed to finish the report.


BARDID: OH-2016-0066
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORTAGE LAKES
NearestCityorTown: GREEN
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting when occupants 1,2,8,9 were swimming. Occupant 8 & 9 wearing lifejackets. Occupant 2 was weak swimmer and was tiring, swam toward other occupants as boat was drifting away.  Occupant 1 was assisting occupants 8 &9 when occupant 2 began calling for help. Occupants on board the vessel attempted to throw a rope.  Witness #4 entered the water from another vessel and had contact with victim, turned victim over to occupant 3 who had entered the water in an attempt to assist occupant 2.  Occupant 2 went under. Witness #4 was swimming back to her vessel in order to operate it to those swimmers struggling for help.  Occupant 3 assisted occupant 8 to a good Samaritan vessel and occupant 2 assisted occupant 9 to vessel 1. Operator drove vessel to shore.

Vessel 1 was equipped with two anchors and line, 2 child type 3 lifejackets that were used, 4 adult type II, 3 adult type III, and one type IV PFD not used.

Occupant 9, age 4 female wore type III PFD before incident started, no statement.

Surface, dive K9 and sonar searches were conducted from July 13 shortly after the incident until July 15 at approximately 0945 when the body surfaced at the scene and was recovered by Officer#1 and Deputy#1 of Coventry fire dept. Aquatic vegetation was heavy in the area hindering dive and sonar searches.

Surveillance video from Akron Yacht Club building was recovered and viewed to aid in search and recovery efforts and investigation.

Coroner Investigation resulted in an official death: 7-15-2016, cause drowning accidental.  Toxicology screenings revealed no drugs or alcohol present for Occupant 2.


BARDID: OH-2016-0067
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANDUSKY HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: SANDUSKY
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored at the sand bar west of Cedar Point amusement park.  Occupant 2 observed smoke coming up the side of the vessel.  Occupant 1 went to check the engine room. Police boat observed the smoke and gave orders for both passengers to exit the vessel.  Occupant #1 boarded the police boat.  Occupant #2 boarded another small boat nearby.  While on board the police boat occupant #1 observed the smoke increase before the onboard halon system was triggered and put out the fire.  There was fire damage to the front of the port engine, melted fiberglass and damage to the batteries for the bow thruster.  Fire was determined to have originated at the battery connection for the bow thruster.


BARDID: OH-2017-0070
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:23:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Avon Lake
NearestCityorTown: Avon Lake
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operators 1 and 2 came to Veteran's Park in Avon Lake with Vessel 1 and Vessel 2.  The vessels have a warning on them that state in part, "Aquatic Toy" and "Do not use in high wind, rapid currents, open water, or dangerous tides. " Neither one had personal floatation devices (PFDs) nor any other safety equipment.

Vessel 1 and 2 launched onto Lake Erie.  Waves at the time were 1-2 ft. high.  Operator 2 ended up in the water; it is unknown how.  He started swimming to shore.  Shortly after, Operator 1 also ended up in the water; it is unknown how. He also started swimming to shore and was having trouble.  This was witnessed by people on shore who heard calls for help and called 911.  Witness 4 swam out and rescued Operator 2, giving him a PFD and helping to shore.  Operator 1 went below the surface before Witness 4 could get to him. 

The body of the victim was found in the water by people on shore at 1:06 pm.  They alerted searchers, and divers recovered him.  His family was on scene and made identification at the time.  The Coroners Office responded to the scene.  He was taken by ambulance to Elyria Hospital.

02/16/2018, Awaiting the Coroners report.


BARDID: OH-2017-0071
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was operating after dark running parallel to the break wall in a westerly direction when it struck the break wall rocks that were below and above the surface of the water.  Vessel took on water from hole in hull in front of outdrive, but did not skink as USCG towed and dewatered it till it was removed from the water.  Both subjects had lacerations to arms and hands. Driver's side front window was broken out.

The operator had been drinking and was charged with improper lookout and careless operation.


BARDID: OH-2017-0073
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was attempting to pick up tuber #2. Thought he had it in neutral turning to the right.  Tuber #2's life jacket became caught on the ski ladder. Then Tuber #2's left leg got pulled into the propeller.


BARDID: OH-2017-0074
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Scioto
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/2017, I responded to a vessel fire on the Ohio River near Portsmouth in Scioto County.  We do not know the precise time the fire started but the 911 call was placed at 5:30 pm on the date listed above.  When I arrived the Portsmouth police and fire were on scene along with Scioto County Sheriff Marine Patrol.  The vessel was near the Ohio shoreline just down river from the ramp where it was launched.  I interviewed the owner and operator of the vessel. He stated that his vessel caught fire and burned completely.  He said that he used his blower and then started the vessel and backed if off the trailer and into the water with no problems.  He then turned the vessel off and put it into neutral, and he then waited a sec or two then restarted the engine.  At this point he heard a loud explosion and observed the engine cover being blown upward and out of the boat.  He then threw both kids, who were wearing PFD's into the water and then he jumped into the river.  All three adults and both children made it to shore safely.  No injuries were reported.  I did not conduct a vessel safety inspection because the vessel was completely burned.  I could only verify that the kids had PFD's on and that the KY registration was current until 2018.  I have included written statements and pictures of the vessel with this report.


BARDID: OH-2017-0075
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored east of the East Light on the breakwall.  The operator of vessel 2 was headed westbound and struck vessel 1 on the starboard side causing the windshield to shatter and leaving a large dent.  Vessel 2 sustained scrapes down the port side.  The operator of vessel 2 stopped to make sure everyone was okay and called the Coast Guard to inform them of what had happened.  The operator of vessel 2 gave the owner of vessel 1 $1,500 for damages.


BARDID: OH-2017-0077
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork Lake/William Harsha
NearestCityorTown: Williamsburg
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 28th, 2017 Kentucky vessel was traveling at greater than idle speed when it collided with a submerged object.  The collision resulted in a 3-foot long hole in the vessels hull.  Occupants of the vessel were recovered without injury.  The vessel in question was run aground and partially submerged; however, it was recovered on 7/29/2017.


BARDID: OH-2018-0108
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskingum River
NearestCityorTown: Zanesville
County: Muskingum
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-1-2018; I was dispatched to Muskingum River Parkway Lock #10 for a boat that struck the lock door. I contacted the operator of vessel #1 who said he tried to move his boat through the open lock door and swung too wide. The operator said he had tried to move his boat back to the middle of the canal and when he speed his motor up the rear right pontoon of his boat contacted the fully open lock door. The boat received damage to the rear portside pontoon. The operator and all his passengers were not injured. The boat had struck an exposed bolt on the lock door causing an approximate two-inch hole in the upper back half portion of the portside side pontoon.


BARDID: OH-2018-0109
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Twin Creek
NearestCityorTown: Germantown
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-2-2018 at 16:25 Officer was dispatched to the Twin Creek in German township Ohio on a kayak that was lost during a kayaking trip in the Creek. The stream gauge at that time was 350CFS up considerably from its normal summer flow of 25CFS. The operator  stated she lost control of her kayak and it overturned, she was able to get safely out of the Creek but was unable to retrieve the boat as it continued downstream. The Owner of the Boat, was also on scene when the boat was lost. The boat was entered into LEADS, Warren and Butler county dispatch centers were made aware of the lost boat.


BARDID: OH-2018-0110
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put In Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel I began to flood/ swamp with 5 passengers on board after a wave came over the transom of the vessel. Passengers all left vessel I and it capsized. A good Samaritan pulled all 5 persons out of the water. Rescue Marine righted the vessel and towed it to Shrock's Marina.


BARDID: OH-2018-0111
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Geneva On The Lake
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator #1 is operating vessel #1 at idle speed when waves swamp the vessel and the engine stalls and is unable to be restarted. Occupants # 2 and 3 remain on the bow of the sinking vessel and Operator # 1 holds onto vessel. Operator # 1 fires two flares into the air as a freighter passes by. Freighter captain sounds 5 blasts slows the ship and drops a dingy to attempt to rescue persons onboard. Good Samaritan DB Charter Boat pulls all occupants onboard vessel. Operator # 1 states that the vessel stays partially afloat for 3 to 3.5 hours and then sinks. 

Nothing Further.


BARDID: OH-2018-0112
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 is taking on water through the stern of the vessel through the vents. Vessel # 1 is stern to the waves engaged in trolling while Vessel # 1 is taking on water. Vessel # 1 blows fuse for bilge pump without occupants knowing and takes on enough water to swamp the vessel. Occupants 1-4 are rescued by a good Samaritan and brought to shore. Vessel # 1 is swamped and is towed in by a good Samaritan and placed on owners trailer.


BARDID: OH-2018-0113
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 is idling when the vessel starts to list to starboard. Operator # 1 and Occupant # 2 fall off Vessel # 1. Vessel # 1 immediately begins to sink and ultimately drifts into the East Breakwater. Operator # 1 and Occupant # 2 ride back to Conneaut Harbor Port Authority. USCG tows Vessel # 1 back to Port Authority partially submerged.


BARDID: OH-2018-0116
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading into the Cedar Point Marina when it began to take on water because something was sucked up into the prop which made the propeller come loose. The Drive shaft moved forward and broke a seal that allowed water to flood into the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2020-0113
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clendening
NearestCityorTown: Tippacanoe
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, had 8 people on board. Person #1 was the operator, cruising at approximately 2-5 mph. Person #8 was bow riding beyond the front pontoon gate with his feet in the water. Person #2 did something to spook person #8.  he fell overboard and went under the vessel surfacing at the rear. Person #3, entered the water with several type 2, personal flotation devices to place on person #8.  They were able to re-board the vessel, person #7 administered first aid to person #8 ankle/foot injury from prop chop.  Person #8 was taken to shore by a Ranger Patrol boat to an awaiting ambulance.


BARDID: OH-2020-0114
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Seneca Lake
NearestCityorTown: Senecaville
County: Noble
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was leaving dock slip and while turning operator 2 increased throttle striking the rear of Vessel 2 with the rear quarter of vessel 1, causing significate damage to vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2020-0115
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Seneca Lake
NearestCityorTown: Senecaville
County: Noble
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was operating on Plane at Seneca Lake approximately 500 yards east of the twin Islands when the transom failed due to rot casing the motor to hinge under vessel one creating a large hole in the rear of Vessel one.  The large hole in the rear of Vessel one caused it to swamp.


BARDID: OH-2020-0116
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 backing after it almost strikes an unidentified vessel to the stern.  

Operator #1 over corrects and accelerated forward to the port striking the end of the dock and overriding the stern of vessel #2.  

Both vessels involved are pontoons, both occupied by 4 persons. No reports of injuries.


BARDID: OH-2020-0117
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was traveling at approximately 10 to 15 miles an hour causing the watercraft to plow, the bow of the vessel blocked the operators view and caused the vessel to collide with Vessel 1. 

Prior to the collision both occupants of vessel 1 jumped from the vessel and into the water to avoid injury. 

While in the water, occupant 2 from vessel 1 was hit in the head by the unoccupied vessel 1 causing minor injury to the head. 

A combination of reckless operation as well as improper lookout contributed to this incident.


BARDID: OH-2020-0118
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay/Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east through the Cedar Point causeway bridge.  Upon exiting the bridge, the operator of vessel 1 turned to the port and started accelerating (plowing). 

At this point be he drove over vessel 2, coming to rest sitting on top of vessel 2.  

Propellers making contact with the starboard side of vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was anchored just outside of the bridge channel between shore and the #3 green can.  The south wind was blowing vessel 2 north out of the channel.

  Vessel #2 had approx. 20 feet anchor line out and was in approx. 8-9 feet of water actively fishing.  Vessel 2 occupants jumped into the water just prior to the collision and swam to shore.  Both vessels were displaying navigation lights.


BARDID: OK-2019-0017
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TEXOMA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising in a N/W direction attempting to navigate to Catfish Bay boat ramp when Vessel 1 ran aground and struck embankment on port side.  AOI is approx. .2 mile S. of the North Shore line and and approx. 100 yds W. of the east shore line.  after impact Vessel 1slid approx. 15 Ft on clay/rock shore to POR. North of AOI.   Vessel 1 operator states he his familiar with the area but due to darkness was not aware he was close to land.


BARDID: OK-2019-0018
State: OK
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MARIETTA
County: LOVE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 LOST POWER, OPERATOR SAID HE OPENED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FLAMES CAME OUT. OPERATOR SHUT DOOR AND TOLD HIS PASSENGER  TO JUMP OUT.   OPERATOR STATED THE HE JUST REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR BEFORE COMING TO THE LAKE.  

THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY USING THE PROP WASH AND SPLASHING WATER FROM TWO JET SKIES. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE NOT EFFECTIVE DO TO HIGH WIND AND FLAMES. 

AFTER THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT AND SPEAKING WITH THE OPERATOR IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SHORT. 

OPERATOR STATED THAT HE HAD INSTALLED A NEW BLOWER MOTOR IN THE VESSEL PRIOR TO TAKING THE VESSEL OUT ON THE WATER. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE RESCUED BY A PASSING BOATER. VESSEL WAS A TOTAL LOSS.


BARDID: OK-2019-0019
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:02:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: EUFAULA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EUFAULA
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading northwest towards belle starr.  The victim needed to use the bathroom, so the operator stopped the vessel.  Passenger 3 put the ladder down so the victim could get into the water.  At this time the other three occupants of the boat were all towards the front of the boat facing away from the victim.  
At this time they heard a loud banging noise coming from the back of the boat.  When they turned around they saw that the victim was hanging upside down and either his pants or leg was hung up on the guard rail.  The victim yelled to get him loose. 
Passenger 3 grabbed the victim's leg and freed him from the railing.  The victim went into the water and started swimming in small circles.  The other passengers knew something wasn't right, so passengers three and four jumped into the water and pulled him to the back of the boat.  The victim's head was under the water for approximately 30 seconds according to the witnesses.  
The location of the accident is only an approximate location due to the boats being moved before my arrival, as well as the distance that had to be traveled to reach the boat ramp for help.  The approximate location is 1.7 miles northeast of the sherwood forest boat ramp, approximately 1.2 miles southwest of the snug harbor boat ramp and approximately 2.8 miles northwest of number nine north boat ramp.  All boat ramps used are on eufaula lake.  The victim was taken by hunn black and merritt funeral home at the request of medical examiner.


BARDID: OK-2019-0020
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: VIAN
County: SEQUOYAH
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: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 idled out of the no wake zone at Tenkiller State Park and came on plane going in a southwesterly direction.  Vessel 2 was not moving and drifting, facing west.  Vessel 1 then struck Vessel 2.  

The bow of V-1 struck the starboard rear/stern area above the water line of V-2.  Passenger 1 of V-2 was standing on the transom of V-2 was hit by V-1, ejecting him an unknown distance into the water.  

P-1 sustained injuries, was loaded in a vessel, and taken to Strayhorn Marina for transportation to the hospital by EMS.   V-1 was trailered and taken to Strayhorn Marina.  The operator of V-1 and his passenger stated they did not see any lights on V-2.  3 of the 4 occupants on V-2 stated they had the navigational lights on at the time of the collision.  One passenger on V-2 stated he was unsure if the lights were on.  Investigation after the collision showed V-2 front navigations lights to be operational and on.  The stern light was damaged and lost during the collision, leaving the part of the pole broken off in the stern insert.


BARDID: OK-2019-0021
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT COBB LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FT COBB
County: CADDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS SITTING STATIONARY NOT UNDER POWER IN A NO WAKE ZONE NEAR CROWS ROOST EAST BOAT RAMP WAITING TO LOAD.   

VESSEL 2 WAS FACING NORTHWEST TOWARD EAST CROWS ROOST BOAT RAMP.  VESSEL 1 ENTERED THE NO WAKE ZONE DRIVING NORTH AT APPROX. 45MPH.  DRIVER OF VESSEL 1 STATED HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2.  

VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 IN THE BOW OF THE VESSEL ON THE CORNER OF THE STARBOARD SIDE.  UPON IMPACT VESSEL 2 SPUN APPROX. 3/4 OF A TURN EJECTING ONE PASSENGER.  THE IMPACT RIPPED A LARGE HOLE IN THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 1 CAUSING IT TO SINK AFTER IMPACT.  AOI WAS APPROX. 105' EAST OF SOUTH DOCK AND 80' EAST OF NORTH DOCK AT CROWS ROOST EAST BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: OK-2019-0022
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELLSWORTH LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ELGIN
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated that he was traveling about 1/4 mile offshore in an area of fisherman's cove.  Operator said he felt a slight bump on the bottom of the vessel and in about 50 yds the boat shut down.  Operator stated he attempted to fix a fuel line while the boat drifted.  

Operator stated the vessel's stern was facing the waves and water was coming into the boat while he was trying to figure out what was wrong with the motor.  Operator stated that his passenger noticed water entering the vessel near the drain plug area.  

Operator stated the bilge pump drain holes were below the water level and the battery compartment was flooded.  The operator and passenger were assisted by another boat but that boat could not tow his water-logged boat.  The assisting boat took vessel 1 operator and passenger to the dock at fisherman's cove so they could notify lawton pd.


BARDID: OK-2019-0023
State: OK
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE PROPERTY
NearestCityorTown: STILWELL
County: ADAIR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to Passenger #1, Vessel #1 lost power to the trolling motor. The Operator decided to swim to the shore line to get the truck and trailer so he could drive to the North shore line while passenger #1 drifted to the North shore line to load the boat on the trailer. While the Operator  was in the process of swimming to the boat ramp from his vessel he started to struggle, went under water, and never resurfaced.

Operator #1 was recovered by the Cherokee Nation Dive Team in approx. 13 feet of water 40 yards North of the Boat Ramp.


BARDID: NY-2022-0092
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Pond Bay
NearestCityorTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 underway in a westerly direction pulling away from the dock was blown by the wind into vessel 1 which was moored in a boat slip. 

Vessel 2 struck the bow and anchor of vessel 1 causing the windshield of vessel 2 to shatter. When the windshield of V2 shattered, the operator then reacted by throttling up, again striking V1. 

Passenger on V2 went down onto floor to avoid being struck by anchor of V1. Passenger refused medical attention.


BARDID: NY-2022-0093
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Cape Vincent
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west on the St. Lawrence River. Vessel 2 was traveling south on the St. Lawrence River. V1 failed to give way to V2 and collided with it.


BARDID: NY-2022-0094
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARATOGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Stillwater
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating Northbound on Saratoga Lake in the Town of Stillwater, in the vicinity of Snake Hill. The operator believes that there was gasoline that spilled onto the hot engine and caused a fire that damaged the vessel.


BARDID: NY-2022-0095
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST NECK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Shelter Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Skier lost footing while tending a ski rope and fell. During descent to water, subject's right hand middle finger became lodged in outboard engine hood vent, severing the distal phalange of same upon entry into water. Subject returned to vessel and self transported approx. 2.4 miles to local marina to seek medical aid. Subject and severed digit transported via ambulance to area hospital for further attention.


BARDID: NY-2022-0096
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sag harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 temporarily lost control when GPS spot hook failed. Vessel 1 blew into moored vessel 2. Anchor of vessel 2 struck vessel 1 and shattered vessel 1's starboard window.


BARDID: NY-2022-0097
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sag Harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 temporarily lost control when docking and struck vessel 2 which was moored. Slight damage to vessel 2 rub rail.


BARDID: NY-2022-0098
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sag Harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 temporarily lost control when docking and struck vessel 2 which was moored. Slight damage to vessel 2 fiberglass.


BARDID: NY-2022-0100
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Lake
NearestCityorTown: Chestertown
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Male subject swimming from vessel encountered difficulty, subsequently leading to drowning. Victim did not wear a lifejacket.


BARDID: NY-2022-0101
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 traveling south through the narrows saw danger buoys and travelled through the middle of them instead of on the outside of the channel.


BARDID: NY-2022-0102
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWINGING BRIDGE RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Monticello
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 veered to the North side of a buoy marking shallow water approx. 0.5 miles southwest from Starlight Marina. V1 subsequently ran aground while navigating said water, damaging the forward end of the starboard pontoon and damaging the propeller.


BARDID: NY-2022-0103
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Webster
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left lock 3 in Oswego en route to Voyager Marina. While on route V1 took waves over the bow causing the bow to dip down preventing the stern bilge pumps from eliminating water build up in the bilge area. Waves continued over the bow worsening the condition and causing much of the boat to submerge. Operator and passenger were removed from the boat by USCG and taken to Southpoint Marina.


BARDID: NY-2022-0104
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Bayshore
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 both going northbound, when V1 struck V2 on it's starboard side with V1 port side, in a side swipe motion.


BARDID: NY-2022-0105
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROCKAWAY POINT INLET
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operating at night hit a large pipe. According to operator there was no light or buoys indicating the whereabouts of the pipe.


BARDID: NY-2022-0106
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: QUEECHY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Canaan
County: COLUMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Pontoon boat operator was traveling westbound on Queechy Lake. Operator did not see female swimmer in the water and boat ran over swimmer. The swimmer attempted to swim down into the water prior to the collision and was struck by the prop. Swimmer transported via medivac to Albany Med.


BARDID: NY-2022-0107
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was operating in a westerly direction at 3 or 4 knots when she saw lights that she thought might be another boat. She states she turned towards the north to avoid it and thought she had clear water but due to an abnormal full moon low tide, the water was not as deep as she thought and she struck a rock at low speed temporarily grounding the boat. Boat towed in by Sea Tow.


BARDID: NY-2022-0108
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Rochester
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was swimming near Durand Eastman Beach in approx. 3.5 feet of water when a purple and black jet ski traveling Eastbound jumping waves became airborne, landing on and striking the victims left arm, breaking it. Potential owner of vessel 1 gave deputies non-existing addresses and a false name operator of vessel 1.


BARDID: NY-2022-0109
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEUKA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Penn Yan
County: YATES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling South while towing passenger who was skiing slalom at the time of the accident. There was an observer aboard at the of accident. There was an observer aboard at the time of the accident as well. Skier was making his second run of the day, when on his third turn he fell while crossing the boats wake. A video of the accident shows skier falling forward and rotating, resulting in his impacting the water with lower right side of his back and hips.


BARDID: NY-2022-0110
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONEWANGO CREEK
NearestCityorTown: New Albion
County: CATTARAUGUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Multiple were people canoeing on the creek when victim rolled over and fell in the water. Victim was not immediately found until much later when it was too late. Deceased had a BAC of 0.22 and did not wear a PFD.


BARDID: NY-2022-0112
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITHTOWN BAY
NearestCityorTown: Stony Brook
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator stated he was returning to his homeport with 4 persons on board. in low visibility / darkness and believed he struck a buoy and did not recall seeing a green light prior to impact. Operator further stated he was taking on water quickly, attempted a VHF 16 mayday call, had all passengers don PFDs and the vessel went down quickly. He further stated a nearby civilian boat pulled the 4 occupants from the water shortly before the arrival of the Bay Constables. All occupants denied injury to the undersigned.


BARDID: NY-2022-0117
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Poughkeepsie
County: DUTCHESS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 had been traveling North under power inside of Shadow's Marina docks. V1 then made a turn to starboard to head toward the slip. Operator of V1 states when he went to shift into reverse, he had no control of the vessel. It was determined that an unsecured line from the deck of V1 entered the water and became tangled in the propeller, causing the operator to lose control. V1 began to drift North with its Port side heading North and the bow facing East. The port side of V1 collided with V2 which was docked and unoccupied.


BARDID: NY-2022-0118
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Patchogue
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling Northbound when his vessel was hit by V2 on the stern of V1, damaging the port motor. No injuries reported.


BARDID: NY-2022-0120
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling in a Northwest direction when he stated he lost his prop after hitting a submerged object.


BARDID: NY-2022-0121
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states that he was sailing from Horseshoe Harbor Larchmont and when he saw the storms approaching he planned on grabbing a guest mooring in Milton Harbor. Wind picked up and he couldn't gain control because of the wind. The wind blew his vessel into the Scotch Caps.


BARDID: NY-2022-0123
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SODUS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Fair Haven
County: CAYUGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While out boating, operator stated he went to throttle down and it felt like the engine wanted to quit. As he turned around to look at it, the engine blew up. Operator tried to put out the fire but was unsuccessful. The two occupants jumped into the water and were picked up by a PWC operator.


BARDID: NY-2022-0124
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Hampton Bays
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 stated while attempting to dock his vessel at Hampton Watercraft lost control of his vessel due to wind, tide and current from locks being open. Current was running southbound in Shinnecock canal approx. at 5-6 knots. Vessel 1 lost control causing vessel 1 to hit vessel 2 which was secured at dock A un-occupied. Vessel 1 broke port side cabin window and vessel 2 sustained scratches in the starboard side gel coat and starboard side window. No injuries reported.


BARDID: NY-2022-0125
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: Bolton
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling South off Boon Bay in a area marked by danger buoys. The vessel travel on to the rocks becoming grounded.


BARDID: NY-2022-0126
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MILTON HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was proceeding Northbound in the Milton Harbor channel, after calling the American Yacht Club dock house on VHF 71 to report he was coming to the dock if there was free space. Operator and his single crew member had difficulty dousing and securing the mainsail approx. half-way down the channel due to strong and shifting winds. Operator proceeded down the channel while crewmember prepared docking lines and the operator prepared the stern line while turning sharply to starboard through the mooring field in a clockwise direction around the port side of vessel 2 which was swinging on her mooring. Both crew member and operator of V1 were looking down at the spring line amidships of her mooring. After impact the two vessels moved approx. 20 feet and V2 remained secured to its mooring.


BARDID: NY-2022-0127
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GENESEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Rochester
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated in a southbound direction on the Genesse river when the bow of the vessel plunged into the face of a wave forward of vessel 1 causing the open-bow section to flood with water. The following wave plunged the bow into another wave causing additional flooding to the boat. The operator activated the bilge-pump switch but it couldn't keep up with incoming water.


BARDID: NY-2022-0128
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARATOGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Saratoga
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling East on Saratoga Lake in the vicinity of Lee's Campground. V1 took weeds in through the water intake. Operator attempted to remove weeds by accelerating V1. Actions by operator caused the vessel to overheat and take on water due to loss of buoyancy in the hull, causing vessel to become submerged.


BARDID: NY-2022-0130
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUNTAIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Johnstown
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a tube around the perimeter of the lake while vessel 2 was paddling in the center of the lake. Waves from V1 converged on V2 causing it to capsize and ejected into the water.


BARDID: NY-2022-0132
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Fishers Landing
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling west bound on the St. Lawrence River in Fishers Landing in the Town of Orleans when the lower unit of the motor struck a submerged shoal.


BARDID: NY-2022-0134
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Thousand Island Park
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling west bound on the St. Lawrence River when it struck a submerged shoal. Vessel 1 sustained damage to the lower unit of the motor and pontoons.


BARDID: NY-2022-0136
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARATOGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Saratoga Springs
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was backing out of rental slip, when operator misjudged his speed and made contact with vessel1 in the next slip. No damage to vessels, but operator of vessel 2 received treatment at Wellness Now Urgent Care in Albany for his right arm.


BARDID: NY-2022-0137
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 on the St. Lawrence River on the North side of Boldt Castle. Operator of V1 states he observed another personal watercraft traveling in his direction. Operator of V1 states he came to a full stop in an attempt to avoid a collision. Operator of V1 states V2 subsequently continued and struck V1. Causing damage and him to be ejected. V2 let scene of accident immediately afterwards.


BARDID: NY-2022-0139
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Bay
NearestCityorTown: Brooklyn
County: KINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling through anchorage at night and struck an unknown object, causing damage to hull and minor injuries to 3 passengers on board Vessel towed by FDNY to NYPD Harbor Charlie base. Aided transported by EMS to Lutheran Hospital.


BARDID: NY-2022-0142
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHAMPLAIN CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Fort Edward
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 boating North with a group and did not realize that the lock was to the starboard side of vessel 1. The operator was boating at about 30 mph and drove vessel 1 onto a rocky shoal causing the boat to come to an abrupt stop. Two individuals on the boat had minor injuries  consisting of facial and right side arm pain.


BARDID: NY-2022-0143
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MONTAUK HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailboat (V1) was underway with mechanical propulsion. V1 lost control in strong current windy condition and collide with a docked Catamaran (V2). V2 was docked and unoccupied, sustained damage to port side hull.


BARDID: NY-2022-0145
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Findley Lake
NearestCityorTown: Town of Mina
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a tube with a subject on the tube. While tubing the operators vision was obstructed. Vessel 1 then struck dock and boat lift, which caused the boat to take on water.


BARDID: NY-2022-0146
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Grand Island
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was traveling at night, at approximately 40mph in a westerly direction when it crashed into a stone wall surrounding Grass Island. No injuries were reported by the operator or passenger.


BARDID: NY-2022-0147
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOHAWK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Schenectady
County: SCHENECTADY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Passerby saw a sculling sailboat capsized on the river and called police/ fire. Scotia FD responded and located the boat and found the operator under the boat. Scotia Firefighters removed operator, brought him to shore and began CPR. Operator was pronounced deceased at Ellis Hospital.


BARDID: NY-2022-0148
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Babylon
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel states testing boat for manufacturer and unknown issue with motor possible bracket failure, cause boat to capsize.


BARDID: NY-2022-0149
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARANAC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Plattsburgh
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim went out to go fishing with her boyfriend in their kayaks at approx. 6:00 pm, and headed towards "Turtle Island". After about two hours of fishing, victim stated that she was getting cold and wanted to head back. 

the other kayaker stated he had to use the restroom and told the deceased to go ahead and he will catch up with her. When the boyfriend was finished he got back into the kayak to catch up since his girlfriend was now far ahead. 

As he was catching up he states that the victim stopped paddling to allow him to reach her but her kayak tipped over. Once he reached to where the victim fell in, the boyfriend jumped into the water in an attempt to find the victim, but was not successful. Victim was found a day later after an extensive search by NY State police, DEC, Forest Rangers, and Clinton County Sheriff's Dept. the night before.


BARDID: NY-2022-0150
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Wilson
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left a mooring area and traveled approx. 100 yards north from shore. A short time later, the operator of vessel 1 was observed off of said vessel face down, unresponsive, in the water. 

No obstructions to navigation were observed near vessel 1 and no damage was observed to vessel. Investigation revealed that no one witnessed operator fall off or get thrown from vessel 1. 

Operator had blood coming from her mouth at the time of incident but did not have any apparent injury. Operator was removed from water and transported by ambulance to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.


BARDID: NY-2022-0151
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FISHERS ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Fishers Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was transiting Fishers Island Sound bound for Watch Hill. While underway operator of vessel 1 struck smaller boat (vessel 2) that was fishing adrift. Operator states he was traveling at approx. 15 knots. At that speed the bow of vessel 1 rose severely creating a blind spot for the operator.


BARDID: NY-2022-0152
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROCKAWAY POINT INLET
NearestCityorTown: Rockaway Point
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 collided with vessel 2 while cruising and coming up on plane which restricted his view. At the time of collision Vessel 2 was moored and unattended.


BARDID: NY-2022-0153
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Mount Sinai
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/Owner states he was drifting and fishing when his boat started taking on numerous waves over the stern. The bilge pump could not keep up and the vessel capsized sending 4 passengers into the water. A good Samaritan pulled all four out of the water prior to Suffolk County PD arrival.


BARDID: NY-2022-0154
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Bemus Point
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At 9/19/22 at approximately 03:20, victim was kayaking in Chautauqua Lake. Victim's kayak overturned forcing him into the water. Victim went unconscious and was pulled out to shore by civilians. Deputies arrived on scene and performed CPR until relieved by EMS. Victim was announced deceased at approximately 12:45am on 0920/2022


BARDID: NY-2022-0156
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ONTARIO
NearestCityorTown: Fair Haven
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was returning to Little Sodus Bay, where they had launched from Sodus Bay. The drive on one of the engines failed and shortly thereafter the operator noticed they were taking on water. The bilge pump was unable to keep up and the vessel began to sink. All of the occupants exited the vessel and were picked up a short time later by another boater.


BARDID: NY-2022-0157
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Oakdale
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/ Operator state while at anchor an unknown vessel collided with vessel, then fled in an unknown direction and without reporting accident or rendering aid.

Owner also stated he was ejected from the bow deck cushions where he was relaxing.


BARDID: NY-2022-0158
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Tarrytown
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked, bowed in and unoccupied at a slip at the Yacht Club. Vessel 1 was tied to the dock on its port side. Vessel 1 was docked and not used for approx. 2 weeks. Vessel transom hatch gasket appeared to be out of place and not properly working, and allowed water to enter into the bilge compartment area. This may have caused the fuse of the float / bilge switch to be blown and caused the bilge pump to not work. This caused the vessel to fill with water and become submerged and list on the port side. Marine Unit arrived on scene to de-water vessel and was towed to the Boat and Yacht Club boat lift by Sea Tow. Vessel was then removed from the water.


BARDID: NY-2022-0160
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approx. 1:30pm, police responded to the area of David's Island in regards to a boat that struck a rock causing damage to the propeller. The operator of the boat, stated the prop was bent and he was unable to move. O1 was able to drop anchor was not in any other distress. Vessel towed back to operators dock at the Municipal Marina in New Rochelle without incident.


BARDID: NY-2022-0161
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DERING HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Shelter Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer observed a sail boat that had broken free from its mooring in Dering Harbor and washed up against the east side of Picozzi's dock. The incident resulted in damage to three other vessels.


BARDID: NY-2022-0162
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Grand Island
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was traveling at night, at approx. 15-20 mph in a northerly direction when he crashed into the unilluminated Horseshoe Reef Lighthouse south of the Peace Bridge on the Niagara River. 

The vessel crashed onto the rocky surface and came to a halt. A passenger was transported to ECMC complaining of head and chest pain. No other injuries reported by other occupants.


BARDID: NY-2022-0163
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK CANAL
NearestCityorTown: Hampton Bays
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 attempting to dock at night struck vessel 2 port bow with its anchor and pulpit, causing fiberglass and paint damage in four separate gouges.


BARDID: NY-2022-0164
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIAGARA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Niagara Falls
County: NIAGARA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operator alleges he was drifting in the Upper Niagara River and unaware of his location. Operator stated he drifted into hazardous waters and got stuck on a rock reef. V1 was towed off reef and damaged lower unit and both inboard props. Primary contributing factor to the accident is operator inattention.


BARDID: NY-2022-0165
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: new Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At 1510hrs officers responded to the incident location on a boating accident of a 42' vessel which struck a rock. Upon arrival Operator claimed no injuries. He advised he was traveling at a low speed while heading in to Yacht Club and accidently struck a submerged rock at the incident location. As he attempted to navigate away from it, he then struck the submerged rocks by "Old Tom Head Rocks Buoy 4" where he became stuck on them and was not taking on any water. Sea To arrived and was able to free the vessel and towed it to Imperial Yacht club. US Coast Guard was advised and all information was valid. VAC issued.


BARDID: NY-2022-0166
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDINER'S BAY
NearestCityorTown: Orient
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While on the way from Block Island to Plum Gut to go fishing, the owner of the vessel observed sluggish steering and then noticed water above the stern deck at that point not knowing where the water was coming in and that his bilge was not keeping up with the flow into the boat. Operator decide to beach his vessel East of the Cross Sound Ferry. Tow Boat US came to the scene and used a pump and brought the vessel to Orient by the Sea Marina to be hauled out.


BARDID: NY-2022-0167
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Lindenhurst
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Two subjects launched a canoe with a makeshift motor mount and small outboard engine to do a sea trial of the boat and do some fishing. After some time, while they were underway the outboard engine became dislodged. One subject continued to hold engine causing the canoe to become unstable and eventually took on water becoming partially submerged. The canoe capsized eventually, causing both subjects to swim. One swam in a southernly direction and was rescued by officer when found on Fox Island. The other person swam in the opposite Northerly direction and went missing in the water.


BARDID: NY-2022-0168
State: NY
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTHPORT BAY
NearestCityorTown: Huntington
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner rowed out to his boat on a mooring in Northport Harbor which he has not been on since Halloween. Owner turned the battery switches on shortly after saw flames coming out of the cabin. Owner jumped into dingy without injury and rowed to shore. At 1357 the Huntington Harbormaster was on scene fighting the fire.


BARDID: NY-2022-0169
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wild Wood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Northampton
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and his child were kayaking at Wild Wood Lake. The kayak overturned and they fell into the water. A witness in another boat was fishing nearby and was able to drive over and get the child out of the water. witness was unable to get the father out of the water by himself and called Southampton Town Police. Upon police arrival the father was underwater for 15-20 minutes. Flanders Fire Department responded and was able to remove the father out of the water and he and the child were transported to Peconic By Medical Center where the father was pronounced dead.


BARDID: NY-2022-0171
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: Shirley
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
SEC Long Island Sound received a report from Suffolk County PD of a 25 foot vessel that had washed up on the beach on the ocean side of Smith Point beach with no one onboard. The operator was eventually found washed up on the beach and reported to Suffolk Police Marine Bureau. Unknown cause as to what caused the operator to fall overboard/ leave vessel.


BARDID: NY-2022-0173
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:58:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELTER ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: North Haven
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Single male took kayak to go fishing between 2000-2100 hours. Overturned kayak was found on shoreline of 370 Ferry Road, North Haven with fishing pole inside. Extensive search of area by various marine units yielded no results. Deceased remains were found on Shelter Island shoreline on 11/08/22, at approx.. 1630 hours.


BARDID: NY-2022-0174
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:39:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANANDAIGUA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Gorham
County: ONTARIO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and brother were floating out in the middle of Canandaigua Lake, at which point the brother jumped into the water without a personal floatation device. Operator states that he saw his brother start to struggle and jumped into the water to attempt to get his brother, but realized the boat drifting away from them. The operator re-boarded the pontoon boat and called 911 while attempting to locate the brother in the water. Various law enforcement and fire departments conducted a search of the area. Through the use of sonar pictures of a human body was discovered around 2000hrs. Recovery of the body was done on 08/08/22 at 1234hrs.


BARDID: NY-2022-0176
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Taghkanic
NearestCityorTown: Taghkanic
County: COLUMBIA
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Deceased jumped out of rowboat to swim and while swimming, began flailing hi arms yelling for help according to witnesses. He went under shortly thereafter and never resurfaced. A member from the NYSP dive team were able to locate and remove the body from the water.


BARDID: NY-2022-0177
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Manhattan
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Officers responded to a report of a vessel on fire. All passengers removed by charter vessel in the vicinity of the incident. Vessel submerged due to fire fighting efforts. Owner/ operator removed to Mt. Sinai Hospital for treatment.


BARDID: NY-2022-0178
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:13:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARATOGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Stillwater
County: SARATOGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The deceased launched a 16' plastic canoe on Saratoga Lake in the vicinity of Brown's Beach. The deceased had paddled his way past the marina when the wind picked which created a moderate chop on the lake from West to East. The chop produced 6"-2' waves and made the canoe unbalanced which caused the deceased to fall out of the canoe. The deceased attempted to swim back to the canoe, but the wind pushed the canoe further away. The deceased appeared to become exhausted and unable to continue to swim. The deceased was located by divers in approx. 12 feet of water. Deceased did not have on a personal flotation device.


BARDID: NY-2022-0179
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:36:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquehanna River
NearestCityorTown: Otego
County: OTSEGO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Three individuals had been canoeing upstream from Wells Bridge boat launch on the Susquehanna River to a location in Otego where a buoy was in the river. There the three canoers turned around and proceeded downstream. The deceased went on ahead of the other two rowers, and when the two rounded a sharp bend, they heard a splash. 

After rounding the bend they saw the deceased capsized canoe in the water along with his paddle and life jacket. The two other rowers attempted to locate the deceased and communicated their situation to local fishermen who contacted 911. At about 1836hours deceased body was found by law enforcement.


BARDID: NY-2022-0181
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDINER'S BAY
NearestCityorTown: East Hampton
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel beached the boat and was able to extinguish the fire. The operator sustained no injuries. 


BARDID: NY-2022-0193
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: Fire Island Pines
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from New Report: 
A 34-year-old Islip resident was operating a 25-foot boat Wednesday evening, June 8, when he apparently suffered a medical emergency, according to Suffolk County Police. He crashed into the Fire Island Pines bulkhead just before 6 p.m. and was ejected from the vessel, police said. A good Samaritan was able to jump in the water and keep the man afloat until Marine Bureau officers arrived, according to police. The officers provided first aid to the man and got his boat under control, which was traveling in circles, police said. The man was brought to Timber Point Marina and taken by helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Nobody else was injured. Unknown if any damage done to vessel.


BARDID: NY-2022-0194
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SLOOP CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Freeport
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was reversing to anchor on Meadow Island Beach. Victim jumped off the back of the vessel to assist in anchoring. Victim got hit by the propeller on the left side of chest to thighs. Victim airlifted to NUMC via NCPD Helicopter 4. Vessel Impounded to marine base.


BARDID: NY-2022-1000
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Deer State Park
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news article, a vessel carrying two people onboard capsized causing 2 men to be ejected into 59-degree water.  One was able to swim to shore and received medical treatment but the other was missing.  Neither was wearing a life jacket.  Both had reportedly been fishing.


BARDID: OH-2014-0001
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-02-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Darby Creek
NearestCityorTown: Columbus
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 launched onto Darby Creek.  As Vessel 1 entered the fast-moving water at the river channel, water pressure on the side of Vessel 1 caused it to capsize.  The Operator of Vessel 1 (the Victim) was ejected into the water, but was able to grab onto another kayak in the group that the Operator (Victim) was paddling with.  The assisting kayaker was able to pull the Victim to a fallen tree nearby where the Victim was later rescued by local emergency services.  The Victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2014-0002
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Prairie Oaks Metro Park Quarry
NearestCityorTown: Hilliard
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with the Operator and a canine on board, capsized into the water, which was at 37 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the accident.  The cause of the capsize was unable to be determined due to lack of witnesses.  The Operator of Vessel 2 heard the Victim yelling and initially thought the Victim had caught a fish; subsequently the Operator of Vessel 2 took his time getting over to the Victim.  Upon arrival the Operator of Vessel 2 found the Victim in the water hanging onto the side of Vessel 1; the Victim instructed the Operator of Vessel 2 to take the canine (who was still in the water as well) to shore.  As the Operator of Vessel 2 tried to assist the canine, Vessel 2 also capsized, putting the Operator of Vessel 2 into the water as well.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was then able to pull himself back up on top of the now-capsized Vessel 2 and was also able to pull the canine up onto Vessel 2.  Parties on shore tossed  a rope to the Operator of Vessel 2 and were able to pull the Operator of Vessel 2 and the canine to shore.  Vessel 1 and the Victim were blown toward the center of the quarry where the Victim went subsurface and did not come back up.  An autopsy was not conducted on the Victim based on the family's request; the canine involved also did not survive the incident.


BARDID: OH-2014-0003
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 28th 2014 at approximately 1207, two individuals, Operator 1 and one additional Occupant, were fishing from Vessel 1 when the vessel took on water and capsized - putting both parties into the 40 degree water.  The weather conditions for the day were 30-40 mph winds, 57 degrees, (air temperature), with 2’-3’ waves.  Conflicting witness statements were received from witnesses fishing from shore.  None of the witnesses saw the events leading up to the incident; they all saw only the bow of the vessel exposed with the rest of the vessel submerged.  A couple of the witnesses saw an individual (the Operator) floating east of Vessel 1.  This Victim was recovered a short time later by local EMS.  The second Victim (the Occupant aboard Vessel 1) as located by side scan sonar and recovered on March 31, 2014.  Autopsies were not completed and cause of death for both Victims was determined to be drowning per the Coroner. 

*Motion of vessel is unknown due to witnesses not seeing the vessel prior to the incident.  Once the boat was recovered the ignition key was in the on/run setting and the throttle was in the idle position.  The vessel’s final resting point was on her starboard gunwale.  The throttle and ignition switch were both elevated above the gunwale on the starboard side.  It unknown if the ignition needed to be in the run setting for electronics to run and the bottom of the lake bumped the throttle into idle, if the tow company altered it in any way, or if the boat was running in idle.


BARDID: OH-2014-0004
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-16 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Unknown
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Due to the fact that there were no survivors from and no witnesses of this accident, the circumstances surrounding this accident are largely unknown. The Victim that was serving as the Operator at the time of the accident was unable to be determined. 

According to the families of the Victims, the group of four persons aboard Vessel 1 left dock to fish and did not return as expected later that evening. The last contact with any of the Victims was t 6:35 p.m. via cell phone. The families reported the group missing at 9 p.m. that evening at which time a search was started. Vessel 1 was found partially submerged on a shoal a few miles from shore near the Davis Besse nuclear power plant. The search continued for the Victims with two of the Victims recovered on April 17, the third Victim recovered on May 6, and the final Victim recovered on May 8. The first two Victims were found wearing PFDs - one being worn correctly, and one not being zipped. The other two Victims were not wearing PFDs upon recovery. There was no obvious trauma to any of the Victims and alcohol was not considered to be a factor in this accident. 

Investigation revealed that there no maintenance issues with the motor although the motor's black box was disabled. There was minimal damage to Vessel 1. The two stern motors were destroyed from Vessel 1 resting bow up, on the bottom, in rough seas upon discovery. The plastic cover to the trolling motor head was broken and the support arm had two cracks. This appeared to be from the prop end of the trolling motor being forcefully pushed up from the deck. 

There were two GPS units on Vessel 1. One was inoperable; the second would turn on, but the card reader was inoperable. The Investigator was able to get the last known position (location description) from Vessel 1 which showed that it was travelling west when it took a ninety-degree turn south for twenty-four feet. Vessel 1 was recovered approximately 3/4 mile west of this position.


BARDID: OH-2014-0005
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shawnee
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: Greene
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 backed his tow vehicle down the ramp in an attempt to retrieve Vessel 1 from the water.  A person at a nearby residence heard someone call for help, looked and didn't see anyone in the vessel or in the water, and subsequently called 911.  Emergency personnel arrived on scene to find Vessel 1 on the east shoreline with no one in or around Vessel 1.  Watercraft Officers arrived on scene a short time later and located the Victim with side scan sonar approximately 30 yards from shore. 

Video footage was obtained from a maintenance building at the top of the ramp showing the Operator backing the tow vehicle down the ramp.  While backing the tow vehicle down the ramp, Vessel 1 starts to drift away from the dock.  The video then has a 5-minute pause.  The video just prior to the pause shows the Victim putting the tow vehicle into park in close proximity to the dock, and when the video starts again it shows the tow vehicle's driver door open and Vessel 1 approximately 50-75 yards east of the ramp with the Victim nowhere in sight.  When the Victim put the tow vehicle into park, Vessel 1 was a very short distance from the dock.  It is unknown if the Victim attempted to jump onto Vessel 1 and missed, landing in the water; attempted to jump onto Vessel 1, landed, but fell off; or if the Victim swam/waded toward Vessel 1 and was unable to pull himself up onto the vessel.  The Victim's shoes, wallet, and cell phone were found in the tow vehicle in a manner that did not indicate any type of urgency (neatly placed on the passenger seat).  The keys were found still in the ignition of the tow vehicle. 

The Coroner's preliminary autopsy report indicated drowning as the primary cause of death.  Still awaiting final autopsy report and toxicology.


BARDID: OH-2014-0010
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While in operation, the motor on Vessel 1 quit when a large wave came over the back of Vessel 1, swamping the vessel.  Passengers aboard Vessel 2 came to the aid of Vessel 1, bringing three of the four passengers aboard Vessel 1 at the time of the incident on board Vessel 2, and starting to tow Vessel 1 to the shore.  Before starting the tow, the Operator remaining on board Vessel 1 did don a PFD.  Vessel 1 continued to fill the water, eventually capsizing and putting the Operator of Vessel 1 into the water.  Passengers on board Vessel 2 recovered the Operator of Vessel 1 from the water and transported him to shore where he was treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2014-0013
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in motion, travelling north, when the Occupant aboard Vessel 1 observed water entering at the stern of Vessel 1 and informed the Operator.  The Operator was unaware of the entry of the water prior to being notified (Operator Inattention).  At the time of water entry, Vessel 1 was travelling at a slow rate of speed, allowing water to come in over the stern.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then slowed Vessel 1, swamping Vessel 1 with additional water over the stern, and Vessel 1 rolled, placing both the Operator and the Occupant into the water.  Following the incident, both Victims were hospitalized for fatigue and hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2014-0014
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River - Meldahl Pool
NearestCityorTown: Levanna
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Victims paddled Vessel 1 across the Ohio River from Levanna, Ohio to the Kentucky shore. Witnesses reported seeing the Victims getting out of Vessel 1 onto the Kentucky shore and one of the Victims contacted a party on the Ohio side of the river by cell phone (in sight of the Victim) at which time they spoke and waved at each other. Witnesses then saw both Victims get back into Vessel 1 and continue paddling upstream near the Kentucky shoreline toward the Dover, KY Boat Ramp. Later on the same day, another Witness reported seeing the Victims aboard Vessel 1 paddling downstream just above the mouth of Straight Creek, mid-river or slightly on the Ohio side of mid-river, at which time one of the Victims waved back at the Witness and did not seem to be in any trouble. When the Victims did not return back to the Ohio side later that evening, a search ensued. The body of the first Victim was recovered on 5/9/2014 just off the Ohio shoreline just downstream from Augusta, KY. Vessel 1 was recovered on 5/10/2014. The body of the second Victim was recovered on 5/13/2014 at approximately mid-stream between Straight Creek and White Oak Creek. No PFDs were present on Vessel 1 or used by either Victim. Alcohol was deemed to be a factor pending toxicology reports from the Coroner. Neither Victim suffered any physical trauma or indication that they were struck by a boat or barge; preliminary results from the Coroner indicate both deaths as drowning. Vessel 1 did indicate signs of being struck by another vessel (evident prop marks) but these could have happened in the course of the 10 days and nights floating 64 miles on the Ohio River before being recovered.


BARDID: OH-2014-0015
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Gravel Pit
NearestCityorTown: Tipp City
County: Miami
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim was operating Vessel 1 when it stopped running.  The Victim then yelled to witnesses on shore that Vessel 1 was out of gas, then jumped into the water feet first and began swimming toward shore.  The Victim had travelled about 10 yards when he began to struggle, yelled for help, then went under the water.  Witnesses entered the water to assist the Victim but were unable to locate him.  The Victim was not wearing a PFD and no PFDs were found aboard Vessel 1.  Investigation revealed that the reserve gas tank on Vessel 1 was never used or activated.  The Victim was recovered on the same day using Sidescan Sonar and divers.


BARDID: OH-2014-0016
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: improper mooring
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at the north end of Shooter's dock.  It was on the curve and exposed to boat wakes and waves coming up from the mouth of the river.  There was one fender protecting the entire length of the vessel from the sea wall.  While docked, Vessel 1 was pushed into the wall by a wave causing the damage.  Witness 1 claimed it was from the wake of Vessel 2.  Operator 2 was not aware of an incident involving his vessel.  Witness 2 did not see anything unusual involving Vessel 2 while transiting the river.


BARDID: OH-2014-0017
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling south, south of the North Shore Boat Ramp; Vessel 2 was travelling east, also south of the North Shore Boat Ramp.  Both Operators stated that they had just entered a foggy area and were slowing down their respective vessels when they saw each other.  The Operator of Vessel 2 stated that he saw Vessel 1 on his starboard side in a crossing situation at which time he pulled the throttle back in an attempt to slow down Vessel 2.  The Operator of Vessel 1 stated that he saw Vessel 2 on his port side in a crossing situation and pulled his throttle back as well in an attempt to slow down.  A collision was unable to be avoided and Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 suffered damage to the bow and the force of the collision caused the trolling motor on Vessel 1 to become dismounted, almost striking another Occupant aboard Vessel 1.  Vessel 2 suffered damage to the starboard mid-ship area and the collision resulted in the Operator's seat screws being pulled from the deck of Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2014-0018
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hoover Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Galena
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Owner of Vessel 1 arrived at the dock to prepare Vessel 1 for a fishing trip when it was noted that the motor on Vessel 1 had been struck by an unknown vessel (Vessel 2) resulting in the mounting equipment for the motor on Vessel 1 being damaged as well.  The incident appeared to have occurred sometime between May 22 (the date the damage was reported) and May 6 (the last date that the Owner had been at the vessel's location).  There were no witnesses to the incident, and although measurements and details of the damage were assessed and other vessels in the area where compared for a match, a search of the marina was unable to locate any other vessels that might have been Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2014-0020
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Thornville
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to the dock with two Occupants on board when the Occupants observed smoke coming from the engine compartment.  Shortly thereafter, the fiberglass on Vessel 1 caught fire, at which time the Occupants left Vessel 1 and the Owner/Occupant untied Vessel 1 from the dock.  When emergency services arrived on scene, Vessel 1 was fully engulfed in flames and the wind had pushed Vessel 1 along the north shoreline heading east.  The fire department was able to extinguish the fire.  Electrical failure was the cause.


BARDID: OH-2014-0021
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kokosing River
NearestCityorTown: Millwood
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was paddling downstream when Vessel 1 struck a downed tree, capsizing Vessel 1 and putting the Operator into the river.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was wearing a PFD at the time of the incident and suffered no injuries.  The Operator was unable to free Vessel 1 from under the downed tree where it came to rest, and upon later returning to the scene was unable to locate Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2014-0024
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was making headway south towards the Edgewater Park beach area.  While making their way to the beach, at approximately 200 yards for shore, waves hit the stern of the vessel, with some of them making their way into the boat.  This caused the vessel to swamp and sink.  The occupants left the vessel and made their way to shore.  The vessel beached itself and was damaged by the waves pounding into it.  It was recovered the following day by Cleveland Marine Towing and removed from the water.,


BARDID: OH-2014-0027
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Vermilion River
NearestCityorTown: Vermilion
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel struck by collapsing do
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was attempting to dock in the transient dockage area when the Operator confused the throttles on Vessel 1 and inadvertently gave too much throttle as he backed towards the slip, stern first.  As a result, the starboard stern quarter of Vessel 1 collided with the port bow of Vessel 2 which was docked nearby.  The force of the collision pushed Vessel 2 farther into its own dock, snapping two of the dock posts at their bases.  One of the snapped dock posts then struck Vessel 3 on the port side.


BARDID: OH-2014-0028
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork/Harsha Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on plane and struck Vessel 2 in a crossing situation, cutting Vessel 2 in half and ejecting the Operator and Occupant aboard Vessel 2.  The Operator and Occupant from Vessel 2 were assisted from the water by Watercraft Officers on scene working special duty for the event.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was treated and released on site for a bruised back.  The Occupant aboard Vessel 2 was not injured and received no treatment.  No injuries were reported for the Operator and Occupants aboard Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was found to be at fault for the collision and was cited for several violations.


BARDID: OH-2014-0029
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Napoleon
County: Henry
WaterConditions: Calm
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: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing the Victim (a water skier) when the Victim struck a wake, causing the Victim to crash into the water.  The Victim was knocked unconscious before being pulled back onto Vessel 1 by other Occupants on board.  The Victim was transported to the hospital after regaining consciousness where he was treated and released for a concussion and lacerations to the inside of his mouth.


BARDID: OH-2014-0032
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Middle Bass Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On a return trip from Leamington, Ontario, Canada the Operator of Vessel 1 was unaware of the rocks lying between Middle Bass Island and the green buoy marking the shoal.  As a result, the Operator of Vessel 1 operated the vessel halfway between the Island and the green buoy, striking the rocks and causing damage to Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2014-0036
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie (East Harbor)
NearestCityorTown: LAKESIDE-MARBLEHEAD
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 described by witnesses as a 40 white tiara vessel name skoal ii - catawba island; was leaving transient dockage at skipper buds marina in a 15 mph east wind. Vessel #1 could not maintain control in the cross wind and collided with vessel #2 causing damage to vessel #2 bow pulpit. Vessel #1 scraped the port side causing fiberglass damage. Vessel #2 was not occupied and vessel #1 left the scene without leaving any information. 

No further information is available for vessel #1. Investigator contacted uscg toledo msu for database searches on skoal ii. No information was found in documented boat data or law enforcement contact data. Local marine law enforcement was notified to be on look out for skoal ii. 

Owner / operator information on vessel #1 is unknown. 

Witness #1 describes fiberglass damage to vessel #1 port side & fiberglass damage to bow pulpit of vessel #2. Owner vessel #2 describes fiberglass damage to bow pulpit of vessel #2 and estimates $1000.00 damage but has not obtained any written estimates. 

Case will be closed with investigator damage estimates pending further information.


BARDID: OH-2014-0038
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Brown/Buck Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Springfield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at the time of the incident with no Owner, Operator or other Occupants present.  Vessel 2 collided with Vessel 1 as the Operator of Vessel 2 was attempting to dock.  Following the collision, the Operator and another Occupant aboard Vessel 2 left the scene of the incident.  Witnesses in the area at the time of the incident called in the event and provided statements.  The day following the incident, the Operator and Occupant from Vessel 2 were interviewed and provided voluntary statements regarding the incident.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was cited for Failure to Control and causing property damage.


BARDID: OH-2014-0039
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Darby Creek
NearestCityorTown: Plain City
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation downstream with three persons on board when Vessel 1 struck a submerged object causing Vessel 1 to turn sideways and become stuck against the submerged object.  The high water and current against Vessel 1 resulted in a capsizing with all Occupants aboard being ejected into the water.  All parties were wearing PFDs at the time of the incident and swam to a nearby sandbar without injury.  One of the Occupants then swam back across the river and walked to a local road where he flagged down assistance; the remainder of the Occupants were subsequently rescued from the sandbar.  Following the rescue, Vessel 1 was unable to be located.


BARDID: OH-2014-0041
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in motion when it became unstable, capsizing and ejecting the Operator into the water.  The Operator injured hand on a rock as a result of the incident. 

Limited information is available on this case based on the fact that the Division of Watercraft was not notified until after the incident had occurred; follow up was done by the local PD, however, the canoe was borrowed at the time of the incident and the operator was unable to be contacted.


BARDID: OH-2014-0042
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Huntsville
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was pulling into the dock when he observed that Vessel 1 was going to collide with Vessel 2, which was docked in the next slip.  The Operator of Vessel 1 "goosed" the throttle on Vessel 1, intending to use the momentum to regain control, but instead struck Vessel 2 on its port mid-section with the bow of Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2014-0043
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation, then stopped to pick up one of the Occupants that was tubing behind Vessel 1.  When Vessel 1 accelerated after picking up the Occupant, other Occupants on board noticed water accumulating in Vessel 1.  The Operator also observed that Vessel 1 was not steering properly and Vessel 1 was unable to get on plane.  Vessel 1 was approximately half full of water when it was towed to the ramp and loaded onto its trailer.  Investigation revealed that the rudder was damaged due to unknown causes and had resulted in a hole in the hull.


BARDID: OH-2014-0044
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Seneca Lake
NearestCityorTown: Senecaville
County: Noble
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation with three persons on board.  As per the two Occupants on board Vessel 1, the Operator of Vessel 1 was doing "donuts" when Vessel 1 struck the wake of a passing vessel or the wake of Vessel 1 itself.  As a result, both Occupants were ejected from Vessel 1 into the water.  One Occupant suffered serious injuries to her orifices (including her cervix and colon) as a result of the jet thrust from Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2014-0047
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
NearestCityorTown: Fort Jennings
County: Putnam
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Due to the fact that the Operator is deceased and there are no other witnesses to the incident, the circumstances surrounding this incident are largely unknown. 

The Operator's wife left the residence at which time the Operator was planning to change the filter on the pond.  When the wife returned, she found the house unlocked, a vehicle in the drive, and no sign of the Victim.  She summoned another family member who discovered the oars to Vessel 1 and a pack of cigarettes floating in the pond.  Emergency services were contacted, arrived on scene, and used a dive team to find Vessel 1 and the Operator.  The Operator was not wearing a PFD at the time of the incident and there were no PFDs on board Vessel 1.  Toxicology later determined the Operator's BAC to be 0.18.


BARDID: OH-2014-0048
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskingum River
NearestCityorTown: Zanesville
County: Muskingum
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on evidence and witness statements, Vessel 1, with two Occupants on board, was being operated above the Lock #10 lowhead dam; the Occupant serving as the Operator was unable to be determined.  Witness statements indicated that Vessel 1 was then seen below the lowhead dam, capsized, with the two Occupants in the water.  The Occupants were seen struggling and yelling for help before they went under the water and did not resurface.  Attempts to reach the Victims were hampered by extremely high/fast hazardous waters. 

The bodies of the two Victims were recovered on June 27, 2014.


BARDID: OH-2014-0049
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake White
NearestCityorTown: Waverly
County: Pike
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel1 was travelling northbound at a high rate of speed with the Operator and one additional Occupant on board when the Occupant fell off Vessel 1.  The Operator continued northbound and ran aground, ramping Vessel 1 and coming into contact with a tree approximately 28 feet from the water's edge.  Vessel 1 was airborne a this point and continued traveling northbound, finally coming to rest after Vessel 1 struck another tree 52 feet1 inch from the water's edge.
 
According to witness statements, Vessel 1 had struck the wake from another vessel that passed through the area just prior to the incident.  Witnesses also reported Vessel 1 operating t an extremely high rate of speed prior to the incident.  It is unknown if the Operator turned around to look for the Occupant who had fallen from Vessel 1, then turned back to determine course and ran aground; or if Vessel 1 did indeed strike a wake, ejecting the Occupant and causing the Operator to lose control of Vessel 1 and run aground.  
 
During the investigation, Vessel 1 was attached to a Kawasaki Diagnostics System which revealed there were no issues with the operation system prior to the incident.


BARDID: OH-2014-0051
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Thornport
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was leaving the dock in proximity to Vessel 2 which was tied to a nearby dock.  As the Operator of Vessel 1 pushed the throttle of Vessel 1 forward, it inadvertently kicked into high idle, causing the Operator of Vessel 1 to lose control of Vessel 1 and strike the dock and Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2014-0052
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation, towing two Occupants behind Vessel 1 on a tube.  The tube struck a wake, resulting in one Occupant's head (the Victim) colliding with the other Occupant's knee.  The Victim was knocked unconscious by the blow.  The Victim was subsequently taken to shore and transported to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: OH-2014-0053
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were under sail approximately 30 seconds before the 5-minute warning for a sailboat race.  Vessel 1 was travelling southwest on a starboard tack near the starting area for the course; Vessel 2 was traveling easterly toward Vessel 1 on a port tack.  Vessel 1 maintained course until they believed that Vessel 2 was not taking action to avoid a collision; at this time, the Operator of Vessel 1 turned off the wind port "at the last second" to try to avoid collision.  Vessel 2 also turned off the wind to starboard.  Despite these actions, the two vessels collided, with the bow and anchor of Vessel 2 striking Vessel 1 on the starboard mid-ship.  Following the collision, Vessel 2 let out their sails and the two vessels disengaged.  Both vessels then used their auxiliary engines to return to dock.  Occupant on V1 suffered a torn ligament in her knee after impacting the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2014-0054
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Seneca
NearestCityorTown: Montpelier
County: Williams
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was in standing position when Vessel 1 struck a large wake (from another unidentified boat in the area) at a 90-degree angle.  The Operator of Vessel 1 let off the throttle as he rode over the wake, and the bow of Vessel 1 submerged.  The Operator's body came down, impacting the seat.  Vessel 1 then struck a second wake, causing the Operator of Vessel 1 to fall off of Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2014-0058
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelleys Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when a large wave came up over the bow of Vessel 1, filling Vessel 1 with water.


BARDID: OH-2014-0060
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Dayton
County: Montgomery
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
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was travelling counter-clockwise around the lake when Vessel 1 approached Vessel 2.  The Operator of Vessel 2 reported trying to turn to port to avoid the collision, however, Vessel 1 also turned to port resulting in a collision.  The damage to Vessel 2 was primarily on the starboard side, under the rub rail; damage to Vessel 1 started on the rub rail, on the front starboard side and continued up along the starboard side of the console.  The damage evidence on both vessels is consistent with a head-on collision. 
 
Both Operators were transported to the hospital after complaining of arm pain and leg pain respectively following the incident.  Both Operators were treated and released for bruising and sprains as a result of the collision.

Operator Inexperience is listed as the primary contributing factor in this case based on the fact that both Operators had very little prior experience in operating a personal watercraft; additionally, Operator Inattention is noted as a secondary contributing factor based on the fact that the two Operators did not remain situationally aware of each other's positions in proximity to each other during operation preceding the incident.


BARDID: OH-2014-0061
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being operated at approximately 10 miles per hour about 3 miles northeast of Conneaut Harbor when Vessel 1 took a wave over the bow and swamped.  Attempts were made to bail water out of Vessel 1 and both persons on board donned lifejackets, however, the bailing was insufficient and Vessel 1 took another wave over the bow, capsizing Vessel 1.  Both Occupants were thrown into the water, but were able to hold onto Vessel 1 until they were rescued by USCG helicopter.


BARDID: OH-2014-0062
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Before launching, Vessel 1 was rigged by Witness 1.  The soon-to-be Operator and Occupant aboard Vessel 1 then brought Vessel 1 from the launch area to Lakeside Beach; as they were not familiar with the rigging of Vessel 1, they did not check the rigging prior to launching.  After being underway for approximately 15 minutes, the boom on Vessel 1 separated from the mast, striking the Occupant in the head.  Following the incident, the Operator and the Occupant tried making a temporary fix to the boom, however it would not stay in place.  As a result of the issue, it took the Operator and Occupant more than two hours to get Vessel 1 back to the beach.  While attempting their return, they also called Witness 1 on the phone for help and were advised to come in.  Despite switching positions several times while in transit back to the beach, the Occupant was struck several additional times in the head, resulting in a head injury.  Once Vessel 1 returned to the beach, the Occupant's parent noticed the injury and transported to the Victim to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: OH-2014-0063
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Eight people and two dogs took Vessel 1 to watch the Cleveland fireworks approximately one mile north of Edgewater. At the end of the fireworks the group stayed n the area for about an hour. They then began to return to Lakeside Yacht Club by going outside the breakwater and around the East Breakwater Light at an estimated 20 knots. The vessels' radar was not working, and the Operator had Passenger 6 stand next to him and act as a lookout. The vessel's chart plotter was on but did not show the breakwater. It did show the Main Entrance and East Breakwater Light. The Operator stated that he did not see the breakwater until he was 10-20 feet away. He turned and throttled down, but it was too late. Vessel 1's starboard bow hit the breakwater. 

When Vessel 1 struck the breakwater, Passenger 3 and Passenger 4 were both thrown forward and injured. Passenger 5 also injured his arm. The Operator had everyone put on PFD and tended to the injured. A Cleveland Fireboat and the Coast Guard responded to the call for help. They removed people and dogs from Vessel 1 and took everyone to Coast Guard Station Cleveland. Passenger 3 and Passenger 4 were taken by ambulance to MetroHealth Hospital and admitted. Vessel 1 was removed from the rocks the next evening, towed to Edgewater Marina, and removed from the water.


BARDID: OH-2014-0065
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Napoleon
County: Henry
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
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 3 were drifting, rafted together, when Vessel 2 approached from upriver.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was watching another vessel pass by and when he looked back he saw Vessel 1 in front of him.  At approximately 10 feet away Vessel 1, the Operator of Vessel 2 turned to port; however, the starboard side of Vessel 2 made impact with the starboard side of Vessel 1.  One Occupant aboard Vessel 1, and two Occupants aboard Vessel 2 were ejected into the water as a result of the collision.  Vessel 1 then continued on, pushing into Vessel 3 as well.


BARDID: OH-2014-0069
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: SANDUSKY
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS HEADING OUT THE CHANNEL AND STRUCK A SUBMERGED SPAR THAT HAD BEEN DRIVEN INTO THE BOTTOM AND LEFT IN PLACE BY A PREVIOUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. VESSEL 1 HAD SEVERE HULL, SHAFT, STRUT & PROP DAMAGE AND WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. NO ONE WAS INJURED. OWNER/OPERATOR WAS UNCOOPERATIVE IN PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR REPORT.


BARDID: OH-2014-0072
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was dead-headed on the beach with anchors attached when the Owner/Operator left the area at 2:30 p.m.  When the Owner/Operator returned to the area at 6:00 p.m. he noticed damage to the port aft corner of Vessel 1; specifically, that the aft port side panel/rail was dented in on the corner.  There were no witnesses as to how the damage might have occurred.


BARDID: OH-2014-0075
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rankins Pond
NearestCityorTown: NEWTON FALLS
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants were made aware of a canoe hidden near a remote pond. Occupants launched the canoe without any personal flotation devices available. Unknown circumstances caused the vessel to swamp and occupants to fall overboard. There are no witnesses. Both occupants had consumed alcohol according to coroner toxicology exams. Canoe was found upright approx. 1/2 full of water. Occupant bodies were recovered after 36 hours after submersion. Canoe was approximately 125 pounds over capacity by weight. Both occupants were rule accidental drowning by County Medical Examiner.


BARDID: OH-2014-0078
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored about 5 miles north of Conneaut Harbor.  Operator 1 noticed there was a significant amount of water in the vessel, and saw it coming above the deck of the vessel.  He then looked in the cabin area forward of the vessel and noticed a significant amount of water below also.  Operator 1 then had everyone put on lifejackets and contacted the Coast Guard.  A nearby vessel, “Fish N’ Fun Charters” took all four occupants on board for safety before Vessel 1 sank.  Vessel 1 slowly took on water and eventually sank.  The operator and all passengers were transported safely back to shore by another vessel, no injuries were reported.  The vessel is a complete loss.  The Operator stated they had been out the day previous and did not notice anything wrong.  He advised they had not hit anything or heard anything hit the vessel.  He was unsure if the bilge pump was running as by the time they noticed the water in the vessel, the outlet was underwater, and he could not hear if it had been running.


BARDID: OH-2014-0079
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Mount Sterling
County: Pickaway
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 fell overboard for an undetermined reason while Vessel 1 was in operation.  Vessel 1 was still in gear at the time of the incident and was circling the Operator after he fell into the water.  Vessel 1 was at idle speed, so the Operator was able to grab onto Vessel 1 and pull himself back on board.  Once back inside Vessel 1, the Operator was seen sitting on the rear bench seat holding his chest.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then went to his knees for a few seconds, then resumed his position back on the bench seat.  The Operator was then seen grabbing his chest a second time before collapsing onto the deck of Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2014-0081
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes - East
NearestCityorTown: COVENTRY TWP.
County: Summit
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: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 & 2 WERE OPERATING IN A COUNTER CLOCKWISE MANNER INSIDE THE SPEED ZONE OF PORTAGE LAKES EAST RESERVOIR. VESSEL 1 WAS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ZONE AND VESSEL 2 WAS ON VESSEL 1 PORT SIDE. VESSEL 2 PROCEEDED TO OVERTAKE VESSEL1 AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CLOSE PROXIMITY. VESSEL 2 TURNED IN FRONT OF VESSEL 1 CAUSING VESSEL 1 TO COLLIDE INTO THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 CAUSING EJECTION FROM VESSEL 2 AND INJURY TO OPERATOR. BOTH OPERATORS WORE LIFE JACKETS. OPERATOR VESSEL 2 WAS RESCUED BY SHERIFF DEPUTIES AND FIRE DEPT.


BARDID: OH-2014-0083
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes
NearestCityorTown: COVENTRY TWP
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
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
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WITH TWO OCCUPANTS ON BOARD WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ENGINE AT BOAT RAMP SHORTLY AFTER FUELING. Fuel VAPOR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IGNITED CAUSING AN EXPLOSION AND EJECTING  BOTH OCCUPANTS. BOTH OCCUPANTS WORE PFD'S AND CLAIMED INJURY. OPERATOR WAS EVALUATED AND RELEASE. OCCUPANT #2 WAS ADMITTED WITH A BACK FRACTURE. VESSEL #1 WAS BURNED BEYOND REPAIR, TOTAL LOSS.


BARDID: OH-2014-0086
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Berlin Township
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim was sitting on the back of Vessel 1 when she went to stand up, slipped, and fell between Vessel 1 and another nearby vessel, striking her head on the ski platform of Vessel 1.  The Victim was subsequently transported to St. Ann's Medical Center for treatment.


BARDID: OH-2014-0087
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Berlin Township
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling north on plane when Vessel 1 struck an undetermined object under the waterline.  Vessel 1 suffered severe outdrive damage as a result of the collision.   

Operator inexperience was noted as the primary contributing factor based on the fact that investigation revealed that the Operator was unfamiliar with the area of operation.


BARDID: OH-2014-0088
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Thornville
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with four persons on board, was attempting to dock at Sailor Joe's Restaurant.  Vessel 1 entered the no-wake area at a high rate of speed (witnesses estimated the speed at 25 miles per hour), approaching the docks from the west.  Witnesses reported that Vessel 1 almost struck other vessels docked at the restaurant, then made a sharp turn and struck the dock itself, becoming stuck on the docks with the bow sitting out of the water.  Damage was sustained to Vessel 1 and the wooden dock.  At this point, three of the Occupants on board left Vessel 1; one of the Occupants took items from Vessel 1 at this time as well, while the Operator remained at the restaurant.


BARDID: OH-2014-0090
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashtabula River
NearestCityorTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 2 was proceeding upriver, approaching his dock.  As the stern line came in line with the slip, the Operator of Vessel 2 attempted to shift the port engine into reverse.  The Operator of Vessel 2 reported that Vessel 2 was not responding as fast as usual, so the Operator of Vessel 2 increased the throttle for the port engine in an attempt to make the boat reverse into the slip.  Vessel 2 then lurched forward, heading further upriver, and turning toward Vessel 1 which was docked two slips up.  Vessel 2 struck the starboard stern of Vessel 1, causing damage to the outboard motor and motor mount of Vessel 1.  Following this collision, the Operator of Vessel 2 was able to maneuver Vessel 2 away from the docks, and slowed Vessel 2 down by running it up onto shore in a vacant are along the shoreline.  Once stopped, the Operator of Vessel looked below deck and found the shift linkage on the port motor had come loose, and was missing a bolt that held it in place to shift properly.  Damage to Vessel 2 in this incident included scratches on the gel coat in the bow area.


BARDID: OH-2014-0091
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when the Operator and accelerated and heard a loud bang coming from the engine area.  The engine then stopped running.  Oil discharged from the bottom of the engine after an engine rod came loose, causing the engine to stop.  The Operator did not have time to set his anchor (following the incident) before Vessel 1 drifted into a nearby  breakwall.  Vessel 1 drifted into the east side of the breakwall and struck some large rocks resulting in damage to the fiberglass of Vessel 1 above and below the water line.


BARDID: OH-2014-0093
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was cruising along the breakwall off of Conneaut Harbor when the Operator reported that he struck something below the water, launching Vessel 1 onto the breakwall.  Vessel 1 was not able to be immediately recovered  and as a result suffered additional damage on the breakwall due to wave action


BARDID: OH-2014-0096
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohawk
NearestCityorTown: Malvern
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:
Vessel 1 was being operated with three persons on board and one additional person being towed behind Vessel 1 on a wake board.  After taking a fall forward into the water, the Operator pulled Vessel 1 up to the Victim to reset for another pull when the Victim said she broke her leg.  The Victim was taken to shore where emergency services responded to care for the Victim.


BARDID: OH-2014-0098
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was idled out to the mouth of the river where the Operator of Vessel 1 sped up, going up to half-throttle.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then headed out of the main entrance of the breakwall and began travelling east, eventually stopping north of First Energy Stadium.  After stopping, Vessel 1 unexpectedly capsized, ejecting the Operator into the water.  The cause of the capsizing was initially unknown, but was later determined to be caused by an influx of water that had entered Vessel 1 through a hole in the hull.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was initially unable to reboard the craft on their own due to instability, but was able to eventually reboard Vessel 1 by using another vessel as a platform, however, Vessel 1 was unable to be restarted and was instead towed back in to shore.  After being towed in, Vessel 1 was put on a floating dock and drained, at which time a hole was observed in the starboard side hull of Vessel 1 with tears extending from the hole.  Neither the Operator of Vessel 1 nor the assisting vessel operator had any knowledge of Vessel 1 striking anything that could have resulted in the damage, but investigators believe the PWC hit a fixed object prior to taking on water and capsizing.


BARDID: OH-2014-00991
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chagrin River
NearestCityorTown: Gates Mills
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A group containing three adults and seven minors set out in five kayaks (Vessels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5); the location of each party in a vessel was determined as well as possible based on the fact that none of the parties involved in the incident recalled exactly which vessel they were in during the events involved and leading up to the incident. Without firm knowledge on the whereabouts of all parties with relation to the vessels, this is being submitted in one incident.  All of the vessels were recreational in nature and did not have spray skirts or other means to repel water.  None of the parties involved in the incident had formal training in paddling, river running, or river rescue. 

Shortly after launching, the party went through a washed out dam area, encountering 1-2 foot standing waves.  At this time, one of the vessels capsized and was washed downstream (not able to determine which of the five vessels as it was later recovered).  Following this initial issue four members of the party opted to leave the water and took one of the vessels with them.  The remainder of the party continued downstream. 

As the remaining party continued downstream, the missing vessel was observed pinned to the bridge pier in the middle of the river.  While trying to retrieve the lost vessel, another vessel in the group capsized, losing this vessel downstream, resulting in one of the Victims getting swept under a tree and then downstream.  This Victim was able to swim to shore.  Another Victim from the same vessel climbed onto a tree in the middle of the river. 

Other members of the party beached on the east bank of the river and tried to assist the parties remaining in the water; emergency services were also contacted by witnesses on the bridge.  All parties were assisted to shore, and four members of the original group were transported to the hospital for attention. The remaining missing vessel was recovered the following day. 

The Chagrin River watershed received between 0.43 and 3.37 inches inches of rain the day preceding this incident, which swelled the river from an average flow of 100 cubic feet per second to 7,000 cubic feet per second.ccfs


BARDID: OH-2014-0100
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 suffered mechanical failure approximately 20 feet from the Dike 14 breakwall.  With a storm approaching, two of the four Occupants on board began paddling with oars.  Shortly thereafter, Vessel 2 came on scene, assisting Vessel 1 by putting it into tow.  At this time the storm struck, creating 3-5 foot waves with 30 mile per hour winds, and causing Vessel 1 to slowly start taking on water over the bow.  All four Occupants aboard Vessel 1 then left Vessel 1 and boarded Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 then took on additional water, swamped, and capsized.  Tow lines to Vessel 1 were then cut and the four Occupants from Vessel 1 were transported by Vessel 2 to the launch ramp.  Vessel 1 was subsequently blown up against the rocks where it was battered by additional storm waves.  Vessel 1 was removed from the water on the following day by the owner.


BARDID: OH-2014-0101
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation, heading roughly southeast inside of the Cleveland Breakwall west of the Cuyahoga River at an estimated speed of 5-10 knots.  Vessel 1 was estimated to be three-quarters of the way between the shore and the breakwall when Vessel 1 passed a mooring buoy estimated to be 20 yards off the port side of Vessel 1.  The buoy had a light, but the light was not on.  At the same time that the Operator of Vessel 1 noticed the buoy, a hawser attached to the buoy became entangled around the port propeller and drive shaft of Vessel 1.  The Operator immediately stopped Vessel 1, but was unable to free the lines from Vessel 1.  A short time later the Operator observed that Vessel 1 was beginning to ride lower in the water.  All of the persons on board donned life jackets at this time and contacted emergency services via cell phone.  The Coast Guard responded to the scene, brought all parties aboard Vessel 1 onto the Coast Guard vessel, and attempted to de-water Vessel1.  Vessel 1 was later towed to a slip at the marina where it came to rest approximately three-quarters submerged.


BARDID: OH-2014-0102
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Dayton
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim and his son were operating Vessel 1, with the parent instructing the son in operation of the vessel.  As Vessel 1 slowed down, almost to a stop, the weight of the occupants on one side of Vessel 1 caused the vessel to list to the side, causing both passengers to fall overboard.  The Victim’s son was able to climb back on board Vessel 1, however, the Victim was not able to do so due to he fact that he began having an asthma attack at this time.  A witness riding on another vessel retrieved an asthma inhaler for the Victim, then assisted in trying to get the Victim to shore.  The Victim then went limp and slid out of his PFD; the witness and the Victim’s son attempted to hold the Victim’s head out of the water until medics arrived with a rescue boat.  The PFD worn by the Victim appeared to be the correct size with no apparent damage.  The Victim was declared deceased at the hospital early the following day (8/6).


BARDID: OH-2014-0103
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Lake (Hidden Harbor La
NearestCityorTown: Holland
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim was with a group of eight other individuals aboard a pontoon boat that was headed back to a residence following an afternoon at the sand bar.  At this point the circumstances become unclear on how the Victim ended up in the water due to the inconsistency of statements and a lack of cooperation in providing some statements; however, it was determined that the Victim was unable to swim (the rest of the group was unaware of this fact).  As the pontoon boat approached the dock the Victim fell or was pushed from the pontoon boat, struggled in the water, and never resurfaced.  Two passengers aboard the pontoon boat entered the water to assist the Victim but were unsuccessful in their efforts.  The Victim was not wearing a lifejacket at the time of the incident , and upon recovery on August 12, the Victim's alcohol level was determined to be 0.10


BARDID: OH-2014-0105
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation, towing two persons on a tube behind Vessel 1, when Vessel 1 made a turn and the tube struck a wake, causing the tube to flip.  Both Occupants aboard the tube were ejected into the water.  One of the tubers (the Victim) suffered a knee injury and was transported to the hospital for medical care; it was later determined that the Victim had suffered a torn ligament in his knee.


BARDID: OH-2014-0106
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: O'Shaughnessy Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Dublin
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation, being used to teach children how to sail through a program sponsored by Columbus Parks and Recreation, when Vesse1 capsized, ejecting everyone on board into the water.  The Victim was found underneath the capsized vessel following the incident.; a lifeguard on scene was able to perform rescue breathing on the Victim.


BARDID: OH-2014-0107
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooley Canal (Lake Erie)
NearestCityorTown: Curtis
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had a tarp over the stern; the Operator removed the tarp, opened the engine cover, and did not smell fuel at this time.  The Operator waited 3-4 minutes before starting the motor, then closed the engine cover and backed Vessel 1 out of the slip.  Vessel 1 then travelled approximately 100 feet before exploding.  No injuries were suffered as a result of the accident, however the ventilation pipe of Vessel 1 was reported to have been on fire and Vessel 1 suffered heavy damage to the fiberglass throughout the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2014-0109
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie (Maumee Bay)
NearestCityorTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approaching the dock area when the Operator of Vessel 1 lost control and Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2, which was tied to the dock and unattended at the time of the incident.  It is unknown how operator1 became injured.  Operator is uncooperative.


BARDID: OH-2014-0111
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Auglaize River
NearestCityorTown: Paulding
County: Paulding
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was up on plane and heading downstream and the Operator of Vessel 2 was operating up on plane heading upstream when the two vessels passed each other port to port.  As the two vessels passed each other, the two Operators recognized each other.  The Operator of Vessel 1 made a U-turn after passing Vessel 2 and sped up in an attempt to catch up to Vessel 2 and pull alongside Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 got stuck in the wake of Vessel 2 and did not realize that Vessel 2 had begun to decelerate.  Vessel 1 impacted and rode up the center stern of Vessel 2, angling off to the port side of Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 then came back down off of Vessel 2's port stern corner before both vessels came to rest.


BARDID: OH-2014-0112
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Auglaize River
NearestCityorTown: Defiance
County: Paulding
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
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, Vessel 2, and Vessel 3 were in operation on the river with Vessel 3 several yards in front of the other two vessels.  The Operator of Vessel 1 and the Operator of Vessel 2 were trying to spray each other; in doing so, Vessel 2 made a sharp turn in front of Vessel 1, then stopped in the path of Vessel 1.  As a result, the bow of Vessel 1 made impact with starboard side of Vessel 2, injuring the leg of Vessel 2's Operator during the collision.  Both Operators (of Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were ejected during the collision).  The Operator of Vessel 3, seeing the incident, turned around and came back to assist the Operators of Vessel 1 and Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2014-0113
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 reported that he overloaded Vessel 1 and also placed all of the equipment in the stern of Vessel 1.  Shortly after leaving shore, Vessel 1 began to take water over the gunnels.  Vessel 1 then sank in approximately 30 seconds, during which time two of the other Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were able to don their lifejcakets.


BARDID: OH-2014-0114
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 reported that high winds came up quickly, with waves reaching to 8 feet.  When the Operator of Vessel 1 decided to head back in to shore, the engine on Vessel 1 stalled and waves filled the boat.


BARDID: OH-2014-0115
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was paddling from Middle Bass Island to Marblehead Lighthouse.  As it began to get dark, the Operator of Vessel 1 was approximately 1 mile north of the Marblehead Lighthouse.  At this point, with darkness approaching, the Operator began paddling aggressively to get to shore; the Operator could not keep Vessel 1 perpendicular to the waves and Vessel 1 subsequently capsized.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then tried to re-board Vessel 1, but was initially unsuccessful; the Operator was later able to re-board, but the cockpit of Vessel 1 was full of water and partially submerged at this time.  The Operator then tried to swim Vessel 1 to shore, but was also unsuccessful.  After spending the night out, the Operator tried on the following morning to swim to Cedar Point, but was also unsuccessful.  At approximately 4:00 p.m. on that same day, the Operator was observed by another boater in the area, pulled from the water, and brought to shore.


BARDID: OH-2014-0116
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie - East Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation with nine persons on board.  As Vessel 1 exited the open zone and entered the "No Wake" zone, the Operator brought Vessel 1 down to plowing speed.  The line of travel then took Vessel 1 across the "No Wake" line of buoys, then another line of orange buoys marking a dredge operation.  The motor of Vessel 1 then struck a submerged dredge line.  The collision with the dredge line resulted in all persons aboard shifting forward, with one occupant falling, but sustaining no reported injuries.


BARDID: OH-2014-0117
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put in Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 HEADING SOUTH EAST TOWARD KELLEYS ISLAND FROM NORTH BASS ISLAND PASSED INSIDE THE GREEN LIGHTED NAVIGATION AID .8 NM FROM THE NE CORNER OF MIDDLE BASS ISLAND AND APPROXIMATELY .2 NM FROM SHORE STRUCK A ROCK CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO HULL, PROPS, STRUT, SHAFTS ETC. VESSEL TOOK ON WATER AND SANK IN 8-10 FEET OF WATER.  OCCUPANTS WERE RESCUED BY USCG AND VESSEL RAISED BY COMMERCIAL SALVAGE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VESSEL WAS A TOTAL LOSS.


BARDID: OH-2014-0119
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Piqua
County: Miami
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vesse1 was attempting to turn Vessel 1 when Vessel 1 approached too closely to a concrete wall, causing Vessel 1 to lose control and strike the wall.  The Operator of Vessel 1 also struck the wall due to the force of the collision.  According to witnesses, the Operator had attempted to perform a couple of "doughnut" maneuvers prior to the incident.


BARDID: OH-2014-0126
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Huntsville
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor in a speed zone; Vessel 2 came from behind Vessel 1 with the intention of switching passengers between the two vessels.  Vessel 2 was travelling too fast while attempting to come alongside Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 2 let off the throttle making it impossible to steer Vessel 2 and contributing to Vessel 2 striking Vessel 1 in the aft starboard side.


BARDID: OH-2014-0127
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bellecenter
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation for approximately two hours when the operator noticed that Vessel 1 seemed to be slow to get up to speed.  As Vessel 1 continued through a no-wake zone, Vessel 1 began to list to port and the port pontoon began to fill with water.  The Occupants on board Vessel 1 shifted positions on Vessel 1 to try to counterbalance the vessel and the Operator began making way as fast as possible back to the marina.  A Good Samaritan saw Vessel 1 needing assistance and brought all Occupants from Vessel 1 aboard their vessel and towed Vessel 1 back to the marina.  Following the incident, inspection of Vessel 1 revealed that the support that connects the pontoon to the deck had pulled away, ripping a hole in the top of the chamber and allowing water to enter the pontoon over the course of the day.


BARDID: OH-2014-0132
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Eight persons were aboard Vessel 1 sightseeing for approximately one hour and were returning to dock when the incident occurred.  Vessel 1 slowed to drifting approximately 70 yards off the beach on the east side of the entrance to the marina.  The Victim decided to swim to the beach from that location.  The Victim voluntarily exited the boat off the starboard side of the swim platform and began swimming.  The Victim got to approximately 60 feet from shore when an unidentified personal watercraft passed between the Victim and the shore, on plane, then turned 180 degrees and passed between the Victim and the shore once again.  At this time the Occupants on Vessel 1 noticed that the Victim was in trouble.  The Victim raised his hands for help, then disappeared underwater and did not resurface.  The Operator and two of the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 jumped into the water and tried to reach/assist the Victim, but were unsuccessful in their efforts.


BARDID: OH-2014-0133
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: vessel modifications
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 picked up several persons from shore, bringing the total aboard to 9 Occupants.  Vessel 1 was rated for 1100 pounds people and equipment; with all persons on board, the weight was approximately 1800 pounds.  Vessel 1 then anchored, at which time one of the Occupants entered the water to swim.  Shortly thereafter, the remaining Occupants aboard Vessel 1 noticed water in the vessel.  The group pulled anchor, bright everyone back on board, and started toward shore.  Vessel 1 sank as water came over the back of Vessel 1.  The Operator decided to swim to shore at this point, swam as far as a nearby buoy, and held on to the buoy.  The Victim left the boat and started to swim toward the Operator.  The Victim then yelled for help and disappeared. 

Investigation revealed that the ventilation intake on Vessel 1 had been modified.  The cover and hoses leading to the bilge area had been removed, allowing water to enter Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2014-0137
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Mentor on the Lake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading south, then turned west toward the first set of docks extending from the Club property and a drop off point next to the gas dock for passengers.  At this time, Vessel 2 was adrift with no motors in operation while the Occupants were fishing, facing east near the end of the pier.  As Vessel 1 approached Vessel 2, the Operator of Vessel 1 yelled at the Occupants of Vessel 2 that Vessel 2 was in Vessel 1's way.  Vessel 2 did not move.  The Operator of Vessel 1 did  not alter course or speed and continued on the same initial path.  When the Operator of Vessel 1 observed that Vessel 2 was still not moving out of Vessel 1's path, the Operator of Vessel 1 then proceeded to attempt to pass between Vessel 2 and the pier.  Occupants aboard both vessels reported a distance of approximately 5-7 feet between Vessel 2 and the pier.  Vessel 1 then struck Vessel 2 on the starboard side, approximately 6 feet from the bow and again near the stern, causing damage to the rub rail of Vessel 2 as well as Vessel 2's wrap and sonar unit.  Vessel 1 also suffered rub marks on its starboard side.


BARDID: OH-2014-0140
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was attempting to dock and decided to dock with the bow of Vessel 1 pointing into the wind.  The wind was blowing from the east, so the Operator of Vessel 1 passed his intended slip, then turned Vessel 1 into the wind in order to dock, a maneuver that the Operator had never attempted before.  The Operator reported that he misjudged the angle needed to make it into the slip, and, as a result, he was unable to make an adjustment in course and Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 with the bowsprit/anchor of Vessel 1.  
 
Vessel 1 did not sustain any damage as a result of the incident; Vessel 2 had scratches on the el coat from contact with Vessel 1's anchor, as well s separation of the superstructure from the gunwale.


BARDID: OH-2014-0142
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityorTown: Columbia
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation when Vessel 1 began taking on water.  The Operator then beached Vessel 1 on the Kentucky shoreline. The erratic motion of Vessel 1 due to the behavior of the Operator likely resulted in the hole in the hull of Vessel 1; the Operator was subsequently cited for OUI as well.


BARDID: OH-2014-0143
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Napoleon
County: Henry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating in an area of the river that he was unfamiliar with; the area was shallow with large rocks.  Vessel 1 struck one of the large rocks, causing damage to the lower unit.


BARDID: OH-2014-0145
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock; Vessel 2 was docked.  As the Operator of Vessel 1 attempted to dock, the bow of Vessel 1 swung and the anchor hit the top deck of Vessel 2 causing fiberglass damage to Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2014-0147
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on plane when the Operator felt a sudden surge as if Vessel 1 had struck an object below the surface of the water.  The Operator of Vessel 1then stopped Vessel 1, at which time it was observed that Vessel 1 was taking on water.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then beached Vessel 1 to keep it from sinking.  The submerged object that was struck was unable to be identified.


BARDID: OH-2014-0149
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 had just set anchor and was walking to the stern of Vessel 1 when he lost is balance and fell into the water.  While trying to reboard Vessel 1, Vessel 1 became swamped.  The Operator was able to retrieve a flare from within Vessel 1 and set it off; the USCG responded and rescued the Operator.
 
The Operator reported that he had a "bad back" and was later told by his doctor that that was the reason for his fall into the water.


BARDID: OH-2014-0153
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fairport Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was travelling west heading to Fairport Harbor.  The Operator of Vessel 1 became confused about the location of the entrance to the harbor as a lighted barge was exiting the harbor at the time of approach.  Not knowing that the barge lights were altering his view, the Operator of Vessel 1 continued underway on an incorrect approach to the harbor.  Vessel 1 then struck the outside of the west breakwall between the lighthouse and the far north extension light.  Vessel 1 came to rest on the breakwall head following the collision.


BARDID: OH-2014-0154
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tappan Lake
NearestCityorTown: Deersville
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An Occupant aboard Vessel 1 connected the battery to Vessel 1 causing it to spark and catching the Occupant's arm and leg on fire.  The Victim then jumped into the lake to put out the fire on himself; the fire on board Vessel 1 was put out by the Operator using a fire extinguisher.


BARDID: OH-2014-0156
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Euclid
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was operating on the west side of the marina when he reached down to pick up a line that was hanging from Vessel 1.  When the Operator looked back up, he saw the west side of the breakwall and had no time to stop Vessel 1 before striking the breakwall.  The collision resulted in damage to the bow of Vessel 1; the Operator also struck his groin area on the handlebars of Vessel 1 as he fell into the water.  Following the collision, the Operator reboarded Vessel 1 and was towed in by another passing boater.  The Operator was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released for his injuries.


BARDID: OH-2014-0158
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 w@as anchored while the Occupants were watching the air show.  Vessel 2 was anchored in front of Vessel 1 at this time.  The anchor on Vessel 2 did not hold and Vessel 2 drifted backwards into Vessel 1's anchor line; the anchor line of Vessel 1 then became wrapped around Vessel 2's propeller.  Vessel 1's anchor line then snapped.  The Occupants aboard the two vessels used their persons to hold the two vessels off from each other; during this time, the Operator of Vessel 1 bruised his leg.  Vessel 2 was later towed into port by a commercial tow company.


BARDID: OH-2014-0162
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising in the middle of the river, approximately 500 feet north of Brady's Island, when Vessel 1 struck a submerged log.  Following the impact, Vessel 1 took on water and eventually capsized.  All Occupants aboard Vessel 1 evacuated the vessel and made it to shore.  There were no reported injuries to any of the Occupants.  Vessel 1 was pulled from the water and trailered; at this time a 7 foot by 6 inch hole was discovered in the hull.


BARDID: OH-2014-0164
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek
NearestCityorTown: Harveysburg
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
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:
The Victim was skiing behind Vessel 1 when he cleared a wake and then fell down into the water, resulting in the injury.


BARDID: OH-2014-0166
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lakewood
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation, headed outbound on Rocky River, being run in a troubleshooting test run before being trailered for winter storage.  Vessel 1 was briefly brought up on plane, and as it came back down off plane, the Operator heard a "pop" behind him.  An explosion had occurred in the stern of Vessel 1, blowing open a storage hatch on the port side and blowing the speakers out of their housing.  Following the explosion, the Operator set anchor from the bow of Vessel 1 and put on a PFD. As more smoke started to build, the Operator opted to exit Vessel 1 into the water where he was picked up approximately 30 minutes later by the local fire department.  The fire department also fought the flames now engulfing Vessel 1; following the fire, Vessel 1 remained upright for approximately 45 minutes, then turtled and drifted west where it sank north of Lakewood.
 
Per investigation by the Ohio State Fire Marshall:
"The area of origin as the engine area of the boat.  Fire patterns show fire travelling from this area to other systems on the boat.  I was unable to determine a specific area of origin.  Based on my education, training and experience, scene examination and statements obtained; it is my opinion that the case of this fire is UNDETERMINED.  I was unable to eliminate the engine as the heat source for this fire."


BARDID: OH-2014-0168
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fairport Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was eastbound under sail just west of Fairport Harbor in 20 mph west winds and six foot high seas.  The Operator reported that the main sail rigging tangled and the Operator was unable to start the motor due to either fuel pump fare or lack of fuel.  Vessel 1 then began taking on water and drifted into the breakwall.  The local USCG responded but was unable to secure a tow onto Vessel 1.  The Operator, who was on board alone, was able to climb the mast and jump off onto the breakwall without injury.  The USCG vessel then approached again at which time the mast of Vessel 1 broke off over the USCG boat.  Vessel 1 then drifted north along the breakwall and drifted across the main entrance to the harbor until it came to rest on the east wall and sank.  Vessel 1 suffered extensive hull and rigging damage, took on water, and sank.


BARDID: OH-2014-0173
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Improper anchoring
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 broke down and drifted into the Inner Conneaut Breakwall.  The two Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were able to anchor Vessel 1 against the wall, and although Vessel 1 was taking on water, the situation was manageable.  Due to the deteriorating lake conditions (6-9 foot waves), the USCG was called for response.  Vessel 1 was not anchored securely and as a result Vessel 1 slowly drifted down the inner east breakwall.  When the USCG arrived on scene they were able to dewater Vessel  1 and the two Occupants on board were airlifted off to safety with no injuries,  Vessel 1 then sank on the wall where it was recovered the next day by salvage.


BARDID: OH-2014-0175
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Owner purchased Vessel 1 the day before the incident and had the port side impeller replaced at that time.  The Owner stopped to fuel Vessel 1 at the gas station on the way to the ramp.  The fuel gauge was reading 1/4 full when fueling began; approximately 10.5 gallons were added to the tank before it started spurting out the vent; the gauge never moved from 1/4 full. 

The Operator then launched Vessel 1 and tied it off to the northmost pier.  The Operator then started the starboard motor only and let it idle.  Shortly thereafter, the Operator smelled gasoline and began looking for the source of the small.  The Operator then pulled up the forward of the two deck hatches to check in the bilge.  The Operator was in the process of replacing the hatch when there was an explosion from the boat that knocked him off his feet.  The fire on board following the explosion was put out by the fire department; the Operator refused transportation to the hospital on scene, but later went to the hospital on his own for burns sustained during the incident.


BARDID: OH-2014-0180
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Catawba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock in strong winds.  Vessel 1 missed the dock on the first attempt to dock; on the second attempt, Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2, breaking the bow pulpit and anchor on Vessel 2.  The Operator of Vessel also broke a finger during the incident as a result of the collision.


BARDID: OH-2014-0181
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
OtherAccidentEvent: inexp
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was bringing Vessel 1 to Pier 53 to have it pulled for the winter; the Operator reported that he was operating as close as possible to the southern side of the channel, which was to the port side of Vessel 1.  The Operator was focused on the green pole and the gas docks when his mast struck one of the overhead power lines, causing sparks to fly.  The Operator then placed Vessel 1 into reverse at which time he struck another overhead wire causing more sparking.  Emergency services were called and after arriving upon scene were able to assist the Operator of Vessel 1 in docking Vessel 1 on the north side of the channel.
 
Operator Inexperience is listed as a primary contributing factor based on the Operator's inexperience with area at the time of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2014-0183
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The motor on Vessel 1 shut off and would not restart.  A wave came over the bow of Vessel 1 and swamped it.


BARDID: OH-2014-0184
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
OtherAccidentEvent: unknown
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 burnt to the waterline while at dock; the cause of the fire was unable to be determined.  No one was on board at the time of the incident and the Owner was at home when the fire occurred.


BARDID: OH-2014-0186
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Huron River
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
OtherAccidentEvent: inatt
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was putting his coat on while leaving dock; he inadvertently struck the throttle while doing so, causing Vessel 1 to strike the dock.


BARDID: OH-2014-0187
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in operation with one person on board when the Operator fell out of Vessel 1 (reason unknown) into the water, flipping over Vessel 1.  The Operator was assisted back to shore by a witness in the area.  The Operator received medical aid and was transported to the hospital where he was admitted to the hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2015-0001
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityorTown: Geneva
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two 16-year old males and a dog launched their canoe on the Grand River in Harpersfield.  They traveled for approximately a half-hour and a little over a mile downstream.  They were on the right side of the river and tried to go left to avoid two foot standing waves.  They got turned to the current, and the dog quickly shifted its weight causing the canoe to capsize, throwing them into the water.
 
They held onto the canoe and tried to make their way to shore.  They released the canoe due to hypothermia and made their way to shore.  A kayaker who was also on the river beached his boat and called for help.  The two boys met the fore department on shore.  The dog also made its way to shore but had to be rescued by the fire department.  The boys were transported to the hospital where they were treated and released.
 
The USGS stream flow gauge in Painesville showed the river’s flow to be 7750 cubic feet per second (cfs) with a river height of 8.77 feet.  The average flow for the day is 2630 cfs.  Flood stage on the river is at 8.0 feet.
 
As of April 2, 2015 the canoe has not been recovered.


BARDID: OH-2015-0002
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Perrysburg
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was surveying ice damage on a horse farm by boat on a flooding river when Vessel 1 collided with a large chunk of ice, sending Vessel 1 into a flooded show ring (which was also filled with ice).  The Operator was able to grab onto the show ring fence and push Vessel 1 back out of the ring.  Vessel 1 then collided with another chuck of ice, pushing Vessel 1 backwards toward a tree line.  Vessel 1 became pinned against a tree and began to swamp.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then left Vessel 1 and climbed a tree.  Vessel 1 broke free of the tree following the Operator's departure and was pushed into the flood waters and never recovered.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was later rescued by a local fire department.


BARDID: OH-2015-0003
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Bellbrook
County: Greene
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was traveling downstream when Vessel 1 struck a tree and capsized.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was thrown from Vessel 1; Vessel 1 then continued downstream and was never recovered.  No injuries were reported by the Operator.


BARDID: OH-2015-0004
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Batavia
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling downriver; at the time, the dam upstream was releasing water and the current was moving at approximately 2000 CFS.  Vessel 1 then struck a tree, ejecting both parties on board into the water.  Both parties were able to climb on top of Vessel 1 and hold onto the tree that was struck.  Both parties were rescued by the Division of Watercraft and transported to the hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2015-0006
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Seven Mile Creek
NearestCityorTown: Hamilton
County: Butler
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was launched with one occupant on board; a second occupant launched another vessel in the same party.  Heavy thunderstorms and rain in the area had elevated water levels to posted flood conditions at the time of the incident.  Shortly after launching, the rough swift water resulted in the capsizing of both Vessel #1 and Vessel #2. The Operator of Vessel #1 was struck on the head underwater as the capsizing occurred and not wearing any form of head protection at this time.  The second vessel operator was able to swim to the Victim and attempt a self-rescue.  Both subjects were able to make it to shore. Both vessels were lost in the incident.  Both parties involved in the incident indicated that they were wearing PFDs prior to the incident, however, those PFDs were torn off due to the force of the water.

Information on either vessel was unable to be obtained due to loss of the vessels.

While the Operator had experience with the vessel type, there was no previous experience related to operation in these conditions.  this narrative reflects one of those vessels.


BARDID: OH-2015-0007
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While travelling in 5-7 foot waves at approximately 5 miles-per-hour, Vessel 1 took a wave over the bow, swamping Vessel 1.  Two additional waves then came over the bow of Vessel 1, capsizing the vessel.  The three Occupants who were ejected into the water were picked up by bystanders and transported to shore where EMS was waiting.

While the Operator did have significant experience operating this type of vessel, he was not used to operating in these conditions.


BARDID: OH-2015-0008
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cowan Lake
NearestCityorTown: Clarksville
County: Clinton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While docking the vessel, the victim lost his balance and fell onto the dock hardware.  Victim waded to shore.  Approximately 24 hours later the victim returned to the area, requested that a report be completed, and stated that he was going to the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2015-0009
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: DEERFIELD
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was adrift bow heading Southwesterly direction engaged in fishing with navigation lights on and a lantern illuminated on rear deck. 

Vessel #1 was operating Southbound at greater than 10 miles per hour and collided with vessel #2.  Vessel #2 was struck on the starboard bow by the port bow area of vessel #1 at approximately 47 degrees causing both occupants to be ejected from vessel #2. Vessel #2 Occupant #2 was injured on the left arm and was rescued by good
Samaritans, transported by EMS to hospital, treated and released. Occupant #1 unconscious and floating in the water was also rescued by good Samaritans, Transported by EMS to hospital and later pronounced dead. Vessel #1 stopped briefly at the scene, exchanged words with occupant #2 Vessel #2 and left the scene in a southern direction. 

Operator of Vessel #1 had a blood alcohol content of .152 % whole blood weight to volume.

Incident is under investigation pending coroner, toxicology and laboratory results.


BARDID: OH-2015-0013
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Lewis Center
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 reported that Vessel 1 slowed due to a loss of wind.  A large wind gust then came up, snapping the mainline on the main boom.  As a result, Vessel 1 capsized.  An Occupant aboard Vessel 1 was struck on the top of the head by the boom during the capsizing.  Emergency services responded and released the Occupant (Victim) at the scene for a bruise on hte top of the head.


BARDID: OH-2015-0015
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Geneva on the Lake
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator and one additional Occupant were aboard Vessel 1, operating at 30 miles-per-hour outside of the Geneva Marina, when the Operator of Vessel 1 made a turn to starboard.  As a result of the turn, the  Occupant lunged forward, resulting in both the Operator and the Occupant being ejected into the water.  The Operator and Occupant were able to re-board Vessel 1 following the incident and operate back to the marina for medical attention.  The Operator of Vessel 1 suffered a dislocated shoulder as a result of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2015-0019
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork Reservoir/Harsha Lak
NearestCityorTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While adrift, the Operator of Vessel observed a swimmer making their way back to the main beach.  The swimmer was outside the swim area and was attempting to catch an inflatable toy that had blown away.  After being unsuccessful in catching the toy, the swimmer was tired and did not realize that he was swimming in the wrong direction to reach the beach.  The swimmer swam directly into Vessel 1, despite the Operator of Vessel 1 trying to signal to the swimmer.

The swimmer began hanging onto the gunwale, at which time the Operator of Vessel 1 directed the swimmer to move to the stern of Vessel 1 where the gunwale was lower and the swimmer would have an easier time boarding Vessel 1.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then turned back to the console to make sure Vessel 1 was in neutral (it was), to turn the motor off, and to get a type IV PFD.  When the Operator of Vessel 1 turned back to the stern, the swimmer was trying to board Vessel 1 without any assistance.  The Operator of Vessel 1 asked the swimmer to stop trying to board, but the swimmer continued his efforts, getting halfway into Vessel 1 and extending his hand for assistance.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then took the swimmer's hand and pulled him aboard Vessel 1.

After retrieving the inflatable toy, the Operator of Vessel 1 headed back to shore.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then looked at the swimmer and observed that he was bleeding. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the swimmer had what appeared to be minor lacerations on both legs and knees, and a deep cut on the bottom of his right foot, which appeared to require stitches.  The swimmer refused medical treatment, but did allow the Operator of Vessel 1 to bandage his injured foot.

The swimmer admitted to having a prescription for Xanax and had consumed a beer before coming to the park.  The swimmer reported that he was feeling "very relaxed".

Once ashore, emergency services responded to the scene.  The swimmer refused any additional treatment at this time.

The swimmer is listed as an Occupant of Vessel 1 in this report, although he was not technically an Occupant of Vessel 1 until after the incident occured.
 


BARDID: OH-2015-0020
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River/Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading out of the river onto Lake Erie when Vessel 1 struck the shoreline on the southeast corner of Grassy Island.  Vessel 1 continues forward following the collision, coming to rest approximately 40 feet from shore (onto the island).  None of the Occupants aboard Vessel were ejected during the collision, however, the Operator and one Occupant suffered head injuries from striking the interior of Vessel 1; the second Occupant was not injured.


BARDID: OH-2015-0022
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Due to a strong storm approaching, the Operator of Vessel 1 decided to anchor Vessel 1 and ride out the storm on the lake.  The Operator deployed the anchor and tied off the line to the cleat near the transom of Vessel 1.  The Operator then observed that waves were breaking over the back of Vessel 1 and filling Vessel 1 with water.  The Operator then tried to untie and cut the line, but was unable to do so before Vessel 1 filled with water and swamped.  The Operator and additional Occupant aboard Vessel 1 were both in the water for approximately 1.5 hours before being rescued by other boaters in the area.


BARDID: OH-2015-0024
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Portage River
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: drain plug
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
In the process of launching Vessel 1, the drain plug fell out of Vessel 1.  Water than entered Vessel 1, killing the engine.  Vessel 1 made a soft landing on the river floor and was able to be towed back in the following day.


BARDID: OH-2015-0028
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shawnee
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: Greene
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
One of three swimmers was struck by a vessel while swimming at Lake Shawnee.  Swimmers were at the south end of the lake, close to the shoreline, when the individual was struck.  The vessel was travelling west on plane while swimmers were travelling east. Injured victim was taken to Miami Valley Hospital with lacerations and internal injuries.  The victim was listed in critical condition.


BARDID: OH-2015-0030
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Morain
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck a submerged object while travelling upstream at approximately half-throttle causing damage to the hull which resulted in the vessel taking on water.  The operator was able to steer the vessel to shore for retrieval.  Upon retrieval, it was evident that the collision created a large hole in the hull near the transom.


BARDID: OH-2015-0033
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Waterville
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was launched just upriver from the point of the accident.  As Vessel 1 travelled under the bridge, the bow end of Vessel 1 went down and into an eddy, swamping Vessel 1.  Vessel 1 then capsized, ejecting both Occupants aboard Vessel 1 into the water.  Initially, both Occupants were able to grab Vessel 1 and float downstream; however, the Victim then lost their grip and slipped off of Vessel 1.  The other Occupant then grabbed the Victim and swam both of them to shore.  Upon reaching the shore, the Victim was unresponsive and CPR was started.  The Victim was later pronounced deceased.


BARDID: OH-2015-0037
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Catawba
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Drug
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated in a sailing race in extremely rough water when the decision was made to pull Vessel 1 from the race and head toward the entrance to West Harbor.  The Victim lost their balance and fell into the stanchion on the back starboard side; the stanchion subsequently broke and the Victim fell into the water.  The remaining Occupants aboard Vessel 1 believed that the Victim had a PFD on at the time of the incident (the Operator of Vessel 1 had directed the entire crew to don PFDs in the heavy weather; but it was later determined that the Victim had not heeded this order).  The remaining Occupants aboard Vessel 1 turned Vessel 1 around, but were unable to locate the Victim.  A call was then placed to the US Coast Guard to report a person overboard.  

The Victim was recovered the following morning about 2 miles from the site of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2015-0038
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek
NearestCityorTown: Harveysburg
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling with two persons in tow on a tube behind Vessel 1 when both Occupants fell off the tube.  According to witnesses, the two Occupants were ejected when the tube struck a wake.  After falling from the tube, the Victim became delusional and yelled "wait, don't touch me" to the other ejected tuber.  Shortly thereafter the Victim lost consciousness and was lifted back into Vessel 1 where CPR was started.  The Victim was later pronounced deceased.


BARDID: OH-2015-0039
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityorTown: Upper Sandusky
County: Wyandot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Three persons were operating in three separate vessels on the river when they approached a low head dam.  Two of the operators pulled their vessels off of the river as they approached the low head dam; the third operator (Vessel 1 in this incident) proceeded onward and went over the dam.  Vessel 1 capsized and the Operator of Vessel 1 fell out of Vessel 1; witnesses stated that they saw Vessel 1 overturned below the dam and heard the Operator yelling.  One of the other Operators, now on shore with their vessel out of the water, entered the water from shore without a PFD on to try to rescue the Operator of Vessel 1.  Witnesses reported seeing both parties go out of sign downriver.  The body of the Operator of Vessel 1 was recovered a short time later approximately 251 yards downstream of the dam.  The body of the party that entered from shore to assist the initial Victim was recovered shortly after approximately 148 yards downstream of the dam.

The second Victim in this incident (the party that left from shore to assist the Victim) is not being included in this report as a reportable boating fatality based on the following exception:
A person dies, is injured, or is missing as a result of swimming to retrieve an object or a vessel that is adrift from its mooring or dock, having departed from a place of inherent safety, such as the shore or pier.
 


BARDID: OH-2015-0041
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Darby Creek
NearestCityorTown: Grove City
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being paddled when Vessel 1 tipped sideways and capsized.  Both Occupants were ejected from Vessel 1 and swept downstream by the current.  The Operator of Vessel 1 became trapped under the debris and was held underwater for approximately 5 minutes.  A Good Samaritan pulled the Operator (Victim) from the water and began CPR.  The second Occupant was able to self-rescue to shore.  Emergency services arrived on scene and transported the Operator (Victim) to the hospital where they were treated and released the next day.


BARDID: OH-2015-0044
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tappan Lake
NearestCityorTown: Cadiz
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on statements from the Operator and investigation of the incident, Vessel 1 was in operation on the lake when Vessel 1 experienced mechanical problems with the throttle resulting in an inability to operate Vessel 1 in any direction expect reverse.  Shortly thereafter, severe weather struck the lake and, because Vessel 1 was unable to be controlled/steered, Vessel 1 grounded on the shoreline, suffering substantial damage to the keel near the bow of the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2015-0045
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Eastlake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was moving vessel for owner from Fairport Harbor to Cleveland.  Just east of the mouth of the Chagrin River the boat hit a large wave that was estimated to be as high as nine feet.  The bow hit this wave, slowing the vessel considerably.  This caused the damage to the windshield and forward hatches.  With the sudden slowing of the vessel the passengers were thrown forward hitting the seats or dash in front of them.  This caused injuries to two passengers.  The Operator took the vessel into the chagrin River and tied up at Chagrin Lagoons gas dock.

There was very little cooperation from the occupants as to information of the incident.  The investigation was unable to identify all the occupants.


BARDID: OH-2015-0046
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityorTown: California
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
All vessels involved were on the river near Riverbend Music Center for a concert.  Vessel #1 attempted to leave the area by pulling up the bow anchor; the motors were running and the vessel was in forward gear.  Vessel #1 then struck vessel #2, vessel #3, vessel #4, and vessel #5.

Stream reading in units of kcfs


BARDID: OH-2015-0047
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Curtice
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on plane in route to Put-In-Bay when the Operator reported feeling something strike Vessel 1;  he subsequently came down off plane.  Another Occupant aboard Vessel 1 checked the cabin and found some water on the floor and a door that had come off the refrigerator; the Operator attributed the water on the floor to rain.  The Operator then put Vessel 1 back on plane and continued underway for approximately 5 more minutes.  The Occupant then observed that there were several feet of water in the cabin and that the bow of Vessel 1 was getting lower in the water accordingly.  The Occupant then grabbed lifejackets while the Operator made a mayday call.  A towing service arrived on scene, dewatered Vessel 1, and towed them back to shore.


BARDID: OH-2015-0048
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Curtice
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While involved in a sailing race:
 - Vessel #1 on a starboard tack (stand-on vessel in a crossing situation)
 - Vessel #2 on a port tack (give-way vessel in a crossing situation)
 - Vessel #1 tacked to starboard and Vessel #2 made contact with the stern / transom area of Vessel #1.
Vessel #2 at fault for not taking early and substantial action to keep well clear as give-way vessel.


BARDID: OH-2015-0049
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was subjected to 3-foot waves and approximately 15 mph winds.  Vessel took a wave over the bow that swamped the vessel.  Operator contacted USCG and friends in another vessel.  While trying to board the friend's vessel, the swamped vessel capsized and all four occupants were immersed in the water.  Two occupants were initially submerged below the vessel and were able to swim out from below unassisted.  All occupants were transported to Station Marblehead by USCG.  EMS arrived; all occupants refused treatment.
Tow Boat US towed the capsized vessel to Battery park Marine Service.


BARDID: OH-2015-0052
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS FISHING WITH MOTOR IDLING AND ANCHORED OFF THE STERN. OPERATOR NOTICED VESSEL TAKING ON WATER. OPERATOR STARTED NAVIGATING TOWARD SHORE AND THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING. VESSEL 1 SWAMPED AND SANK.


BARDID: OH-2015-0053
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was headed out of the West Harbor Channel for a planned fishing trip.  Upon leaving the somewhat sheltered area of the channel, the operator determined that the wind and waves were too severe to continue on.  The vessel turned around to return to the channel.  As the vessel came to the channel entrance the engine began to sputter.  The engine compartment cover was then blown off and a fire erupted from an apparent explosion in the engine compartment.  A passenger attempted to retrieve the fire extinguisher but the operator stated that it was too late to try to extinguish the fire and recommended abandoning the vessel.  

Both operator and passenger swam to the north break wall of the West Harbor Channel safely.  Ottawa County Fire / EMS responded and found that neither of the occupants were injured.

The vessel burned to the water line and drifted up the channel. The vessel was secured by Rescue Marine until it could be removed several days later.

According to the owner/operator, there were no known engine issues - it was original equipment and no alternations had been made.


BARDID: OH-2015-0055
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Morrow
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was travelling downstream when it struck some debris in the water.  The vessel then capsized and both occupants were thrown into the river.  Hamilton Township FD arrived at the scene and launched a rescue vessel to retrieve both occupants from a debris island.  There were no injuries, but the vessel was not recovered.

Stream gauge reading in units of cubic meters per second.


BARDID: OH-2015-0059
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St Marys
NearestCityorTown: Montazuma
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling north in the channel adjacent to the property of the owner of vessel #2.  Vessel #1 struck the pontoon on the right front side of vessel #2 twice, causing damage.  Vessel #1 then continued north through the channel and out onto the main lake.


BARDID: OH-2015-0061
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mohican River
NearestCityorTown: Greer
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to witness statements, Vessel 1 was being operated by the Operator/Victim on the river and was last seen around the State Route 514 bridge by Greer Landing.

Later, Vessel 1 was seen approximately 2000 yards downstream with no one on board.  Friends of the Operator/Victim became concerned when darkness fell and the Operator/Victim had still not returned to the campground.

A witness/local resident launched their own vessel to search the river for the Operator/Victim and discovered the Operator/Victim face down in the water, stuck on a snag downstream from Greer Landing.  The witness then notified emergency services who recovered the Victim and transported the body to the coroner's office.


BARDID: OH-2015-0062
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond (Knox County)
NearestCityorTown: Centerburg
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two vessels were operating on a private pond in Knox County.  Vessel 1 was travelling with just the Operator on board headed north about 50 yards off the east shoreline.  Vessel 2 with 2 Occupants on board was travelling in the same direction as Vessel 1, ahead of Vessel 1 on the port side.  Vessel 2 failed to look before turning to starboard, directly into the path of Vessel 1.  The vessels collided and all Occupants on both vessels were ejected at the time of collision.  The Operator of Vessel 1 claimed no injuries; both Occupants on Vessel 2 were flown to separate hospitals.

One of the Occupants of Vessel 2 had her right leg amputated as a result of the accident per a report from the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2015-0065
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Geneva-On-The-Lake
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel #1 was returning to Geneva Marina travelling southbound in from Lake Erie.  While in transit, the operator of vessel #1 fell asleep.  Vessel #1 continued into the marina and struck the rear port side corner of vessel #2 where it was tied up at the end of the dock.  The operator of vessel #1 woke up as a result of the collision then navigated the vessel to its designated dock space.


BARDID: OH-2015-0066
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Mentor on the Lake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was operating on Lake Erie outside of Mentor Lagoons in Lake County, heading west.  The vessel was traveling 20-25 mph and hit a wave causing the vessel to become airborne.  The vessel subsequently landed on another wave at a different angle causing both the operator and occupant to be ejected. The operator was able to climb back onto the vessel and went to retrieve the occupant from the water.  The occupant advised the operator of a suspected broken leg.  A friend in another vessel pulled the occupant aboard and returned to dock where the occupant was then transported to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: OH-2015-0068
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Seneca Lake
NearestCityorTown: Senecaville
County: Noble
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was operating at a high rate of speed heading in a westerly direction toward Big Island at Seneca Lake.  The vessel hit a large wake causing both the operator and passenger to be ejected from the vessel.  The operator was able to get back aboard the vessel and fled the scene.  The passenger was transported to the hospital for treatment of internal injuries.


BARDID: OH-2015-0071
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was heading downwind on starboard tack. 
Vessel #1 was heading upwind on port tack. 
Two sail vessels passed between vessel #1 and vessel #2 causing the operators to lose sight of each other.  Vessels #1 and #2 collided bow-to-bow causing damage to both vessels.  Both vessels were being operated by novice sailors involved in an instructional sailing race.
Owner of vessel #1 took responsibility and made an insurance claim.


BARDID: OH-2015-0073
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling westbound inside Cleveland Harbor after leaving Gordon Ramp, heading to Whiskey Island.  While travelling, the operator noticed water was being pumped out of the bilge.  The operator stopped the vessel and looked inside the engine compartment, noticing several inches of water inside the bilge.  Having connected the battery before leaving the operator knew that there was not any water inside the vessel beforehand.  The operator turned off the engine and has all occupants put on a lifejacket.  Vessel #1 slowly drifted into the rocks/breakwall in front of Burke Lakefront Airport.  All occupants exit the vessel onto the rock wall to wait for help except for the operator.  Vessel #1 was towed back to Gordon Ramp by the USCG Station Cleveland Harbor.


BARDID: OH-2015-0075
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Augalize River
NearestCityorTown: DEFIANCE
County: PAULDING
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT AND BECAME SWAMPED. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO GET VESSEL 1 TO NEARBY SHORE AND CALLED A FRIEND FOR HELP. VESSEL 2 ARRIVED AND TOOK VESSEL 1 IN TOW. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN BOW OF VESSEL 1 AND SWIM PLATFORM OF VESSEL 2 CAUSING A LACERATION.


BARDID: OH-2015-0076
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
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
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS FOLLOWING VESSEL 1 GOING NORTH. VESSEL 1 TURNED AND PASSED VESSEL 2 PORT TO PORT. VESSEL 2 THEN TURNED TO GO IN THE SAME DIRECTION VESSEL 1 DID NOT KNOW VESSEL 2 TURNED. VESSEL1 MADE A LEFT TURN AND SAW VESSEL 2 AT THE LAST SECOND BUT THE TWO VESSELS COLLIDED. PERSONS ON BOARD VESSEL 1 WERE EJECTED. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 MADE CONTACT WITH WITH THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2, HIS SHOULDER TO HER HIP CAUSING INJURIES TO BOTH PARTIES.


BARDID: OH-2015-0077
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek
NearestCityorTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being towed behind vessel #1 on an inflatable tube.  While being towed, the inflatable tube crossed a wake causing the victim to become airborne and then fell into another wake.  Upon falling into the wake, the victim lost contact with the inflatable tube and entered the water.  The operator of the vessel returned to retrieve the victim and upon arrival found that the victim's left shoulder appeared to be out of its socket.  The victim was transported to the North Pool boat ramp where Massie Township EMS arrived and transported the victim to the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2015-0078
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Troy
County: Miami
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was launched with one person on board.  After about 10-15 minutes, Vessel 1 struck some submerged trees causing Vessel 1 to capsize and continue downriver.  The Operator or Vessel 1 was able to climb onto a nearby tree to wait for rescue personnel.  The Operator of a second vessel in the paddling group  was able to stay in contact with the Operator of Vessel 1 until emergency personnel arrived on scene.

The river was at 7ft (flood stage)


BARDID: OH-2015-0080
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bellcenter
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was out watching the fireworks and noticed water pooling / rising at their feet near the back of the vessel.  The operator began making for shore following the state park channel.  Another vessel in their party offloaded all four passengers from the disabled vessel #1.  The operator remained with vessel #1 until it became flooded.  The other vessel assisted by pushing the disabled and swamped vessel #1 to a dock at Cherokee Landing where it completely submerged. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: OH-2015-0081
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russel's Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling NNW at approximately 22 mph and vessel #2 was traveling NNE at approximately 30 mph.  Vessel #2 failed to take action to avoid collision as the give-way vessel and collided with vessel #1.  
The front left side of vessel #1 was damaged and the rear right side of vessel #2 was damaged. 
One occupant in vessel #1 was injured while seated from the force of the collision and incurred injuries.
The operator of vessel #2 was thrown from the vessel.
One passenger on vessel #2 was struck by in the side by vessel #1 and sustained injuries.


BARDID: OH-2015-0083
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork/Harsha Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim was tubing when he was knocked off the tube and started yelling for help.  The Operator of Vessel 1 (the towing vessel) heard the Victim yelling and realized that the Victim had fallen off the tube.  There was no observer on board the vessel to watch the tubers' progress at the time of the incident. Vessel 1 then experienced engine issues and stalled out.  Several minutes later, the Operator was able to restart the engine on Vessel 1 and turn back toward the Victim.  Upon returning to the area where the Victim was seen, the Operator reported being unable to locate the Victim and discovering only a yellow type II PFD floating in the area.  The Operator stated that the Victim was wearing a PFD at the time of the incident.  The tuber was wearing a type 2 flotation device, but the waist buckle that secures the PFD could not have gone around the Victim (size) which allowed the PFD to slip over his head upon entering the water.  The incident occurred directly in front of the East Fork main beach and many swimmers witnessed the tuber struggle for 30-45 seconds while the operator attempted to restart the stalled engine on Vessel 1. 

Sonar was used to recover the Victim at 2:55 a.m. the following morning.
 


BARDID: OH-2015-0084
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on witness statements and evidence, vessel #1 was pulling the victim on water skis.  The victim was inexperienced with water skiing and fell several times.  After approximately the third fall, the operator of vessel #1 slowed and began the turn to retrieve the victim.  At that time, another passenger on vessel #1, who was inexperienced with maneuvering a vessel, was permitted to take control while returning to retrieve the victim.  The inexperienced passenger now operating the vessel was having a difficult time maneuvering and made a couple of tight circles before going to pick up the skier.

The victim remained in the water waiting to be picked up while vessel #1 attempted to return for retrieval.  Vessel #2 was traveling northbound struck the victim before vessel #1 was able to return.  The victim went subsurface and was recovered on 8/3/15 at approximately 1900.
 


BARDID: OH-2015-0085
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim, one of four persons aboard Vessel 1, was sitting on the starboard side gunwale of Vessel 1 with a type 4 PFD around his neck.  While Vessel 1 was in motion, the Victim then fell overboard, backwards, into the water.  The Operator immediately stopped Vessel 1 and jumped into the water to try to retrieve the Victim.  After entering the water, the Operator swam to where the type 4 PFD was floating on the water's surface, but was unable to locate the Victim.


BARDID: OH-2015-0087
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was adrift with four persons on board Vessel 1 and one additional Occupant swimming in the water nearby while wearing a PFD.  The Operator and one of the Occupants aboard Vessel 1 became concerned for the party in the water and entered the water to push the party closer to Vessel 1.  After entering the water, the Victim (the Operator from Vessel 1) could not make it back to Vessel 1 because the wind blew Vessel 1 farther away.  Another Occupant, still aboard Vessel 1, unsuccessfully attempted to throw a rope to the Victim and then maneuvered Vessel 1 close enough to make contact; the Victim was unconscious by this time.  The Occupants aboard Vessel 1 were able to life the Victim into Vessel 1; emergency services were contacted and arrived on scene.


BARDID: OH-2015-0091
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pleasant Hill
NearestCityorTown: PERRYSVILLE
County: ASHLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR VESSEL 1 PULLED VESSEL TO SHORE TO ADDRESS VESSEL NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. OPERATOR WAS STANDING NEXT TO VESSEL 1 AND DISCONNECTED NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESET THE COMPUTER WHICH HAD WORKED IN THE PAST. WHEN OPERATOR RE CONNECTED THE TERMINAL CAUSING A SPARK THAT IGNITED FUEL FUMES CAUSING AN EXPLOSION AND SEVERE BURNS TO THE OPERATOR. OPERATOR WAS ON FIRE AND FELL INTO THE LAKE TO PUT OUT FLAMES. FIRE DEPT TRANSPORTED VICTIM TO LOCAL HOSPITAL AND HE WAS LATER FLOWN TO A BURN UNIT. VESSEL 1 SUSTAINED LITTLE TO NO DAMAGE.


BARDID: OH-2015-0093
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityorTown: Lewis Center
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was leaving a cove along the east shoreline of Alum Creek when it struck an object below the surface of the water.  The vessel continued to operate for a short time.  When the vessel arrived at the mouth of the marina the operator heard or felt something break and the vessel became inoperable.  The vessel was towed in to the ramp at the marina.


BARDID: OH-2015-0094
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Ashley
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels #1 and #2 were racing each other southbound on the lake.  The starboard corner of the stern of vessel #1 struck the port side of vessel #2 resulting in damage extending completely through the fiberglass hull.  The damage to vessel #1 was limited to scuffs on the hull where contact was made and damage to the brackets that held the batteries.

The operator of vessel #1 reported injuries related to the incident at the hospital the following day.


BARDID: OH-2015-0095
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashtabula River
NearestCityorTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading downstream on the Ashtabula River towards 5th Street Lift Bridge.  Vessel #1 believed the bridge was going to close on Vessel #1.  Vessel #1 accelerated to beat the closing bridge.  Vessel #1 caused wake that caused damage to 3 other docked vessels and 1 business property.


BARDID: OH-2015-0097
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading south towards the Main Entrance to Cleveland when it lost all propulsion.  Vessel drifted for about 15 minutes before ending up against breakwall.  Vessel sustained hull damage from breakwall.


BARDID: OH-2015-0099
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sheffield Lake
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 left rack storage at Spitzer Riverside on the Black River.  Vessel #1 then traveled to Lorain Sailing and Yacht Club where the operator filled the fuel tank.  The operator states he ran the blower motor for several minutes after fueling, before restarting the vessel, and continuing N/B on the Black River to Lake Erie.
 
Once in open water the operator began cruising E/B towards Avon Lake at approximately 25 MPH at 4000 RPM.  Operator states while underway he and his passengers noticed the smell of burning electrical wires, and the vessel gave a battery alarm.  The operator stopped the vessel because of this and went to the stern to check the battery compartment.  Upon opening the battery compartment it was found to be filled with smoke.  The vessel’s fire extinguisher was then utilized, but failed to put out the fire.
 
All six occupants then donned life jackets, and abandoned the vessel approximately ¼ mile from shore.  All six occupants were picked up by passing jet skiers and safely taken to shore.
 
The vessel then drifted the ¼ mile S/B and lodged itself on the shore just East of 5115 Lake Rd. in Sheffield Lake Ohio.
 
Once aground Sheffield Lake Fire Department along with Lorain Marine Patrol utilizing our dewatering pump attempted to extinguish the fire, finally containing it after most of the structure above water had burned.
 
The vessel was later removed from the water at approximately 2000 hours by Tow Boat US.


BARDID: OH-2015-0101
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
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: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/16/15 Vessel #1 was leaving the beach area heading north onto the lake.  Vessel #2 was traveling from east to west along the shoreline beyond the idle speed buoys.  Vessel #1 did not see Vessel #2 approaching from his right and struck the port side of Vessel #2 causing damage to the vessel and striking the operators leg causing injury.  Operator of Vessel #2 did not see the vessel until it was too late to avoid any collision.  Operator of Vessel #2 fell off the PWC after being struck.  He was taken into shore by another boater and transported by EMS to a local hospital.


BARDID: OH-2015-0104
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was boating for several hours this day with other passengers on board.  Toward the end of the day other occupants had left the boat and the operator was the only person on the boat.  Vessel #1 was boating in open waters several miles North of Cleveland.  The operator shut off engines and drifted watching the horizon during sundown.  The operator noticed storm clouds moving in, and tried to restart engines.  Engines had difficulty restarting and turned on and off several times while Vessel #1 was trying to make its way to the closest port.  Vessel #1 stalled out again close to rocks and was eventually pushed into the rocks near Newport Harbor/Shoreby Club from the waves produced by the storm.  The operator was able to climb out of Vessel #1 onto shore without any injury.  Vessel #1 is to be recovered (salvage) from Cleveland Marine Towing.


BARDID: OH-2015-0105
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lorelei
NearestCityorTown: Fayetteville
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling northwest on Lake Lorelei.  In an attempt to steer away from vessel #2, vessel #1 decreased the throttle and subsequently lost steerage and maneuverability.  As a result, vessel #1 collided with vessel #2 (which was at dock) striking the outboard motor.  The operator of vessel #1 was taken to an area hospital and treated for lacerations.


BARDID: OH-2015-0106
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: TOLEDO
County: LUCAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading sw in marked shipping channel. Vessel 1 struck lighted  buoy 33 on the starboard side causing a two foot hole in the hull. Vessel traveled about half mile and sank. No injuries.


BARDID: OH-2015-0107
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: OREGON
County: LUCAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored fishing. Operator noticed water filling vessel and coming over transom and through hole in hull for wiring. Vessel flooded and swamped before operator could react. No injuries, no pfd's used.
Uscg marblehead rescued passengers who were interviewed by an odnr officer at the station.


BARDID: OH-2015-0108
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Perrysburg
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 entered hazardous river current during flood conditions.  Operator of vessel#1 was overpowered by current and standing waves which caused capsize.  The operator of vessel #1 became separated from the vessel and was rescued by local fire departments.  Vessel #1 was not recovered.  
Operator of vessel #2 was able to make it to shore by vessel.

Stream Gauge reading = 97,000 cubic ft / sec (2749.57 cubic meters /sec)


BARDID: OH-2015-0109
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: MARBLEHEAD
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The fore sail on the vessel was released and got stuck on the mast.  The vessel then capsized putting both occupants in the water.


BARDID: OH-2015-0111
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage River
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was leaving dock after a Vessel Safety Check was completed.  Vessel #2 was pushed by the wind and struck the aft port side of Vessel #1 midship with the starboard side of Vessel #2 while officer was completing a Vessel Safety Check on Vessel #1.


BARDID: OH-2015-0112
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was able to start the engine, but was unable to get it to shift into gear.  The vessel drifted to the Cedar Point break wall and was left there tied to a tree.  Wave action caused the vessel to suffer significant damage as it was slammed against the rocks and became flooded.  Because the vessel was abandoned and no apparent efforts or arrangements had been made to retrieve the vessel, the Cedar Point maintenance department removed the abandoned vessel.

Information regarding safety measures, PDF's worn, passenger(s), operator information, etc. is not complete because the operator was uncooperative throughout the investigation.


BARDID: OH-2015-0113
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: PORT CLINTON
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was turning into the turning basin at east harbor marina. The port transmission locked into forward gear. The starboard motor also had a problem and stalled. Vessel 1 drifted into vessel 2 causing damage. Starboard motor was restarted and was in forward gear. Operator pulled starboard into reverse and it stalled again. Vessel 1 was pushed off of vessel 2 causing damage to bow rail. Vessel 1 then drifted into vessel 3 causing gel coat damage above gunwale.


BARDID: OH-2015-0114
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky Bay
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was coming across the bay to get out the wind and rough water.  Vessel #1 hit a wave and victim #1 fell from the seat and hit the console resulting in injury.


BARDID: OH-2015-0116
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: SANDUSKY
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was leaving cedar point marina and hit an unknown object in the water. Operator noticed water pouring into vessel and called mayday. All occupants put on pfd's and the vessel sank. All parties were picked up by good samaritan. No injuries.


BARDID: OH-2015-0118
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cowan Lake
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was fishing in a restricted area near the dam spillway. Vessel 1 was washed over the spillway, operator self rescued without injury. Vessel 1 has not been located-lost. Operator was wearing a pfd.


BARDID: OH-2015-0124
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russels Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling across the lake.  Vessel #2 was making a sweeping turn.  Vessel #2 hit vessel #1 on port side.  The operator of vessel #2 was ejected and struck vessel #2.  The operator of vessel #2 climbed back on to the vessel and left the scene.


BARDID: OH-2015-0125
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was southbound near the middle of the lake.  Vessel 2 was westbound.  The occupants of vessel 2 were watching a relative following them in an uninvolved vessel and failed to yield the right of way to Vessel 1, causing a crash.  The operator of vessel 2 acknowledged inattention at the time of the incident.  
Damage to vessel 1 was moderate on the port side rear and the force of the impact caused minor damage to the starboard rear.


BARDID: OH-2015-0142
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek
NearestCityorTown: Harveysburg
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was on plane near the campground ramp in the 'Open Zone' Northeast of Walker Island.  The lower unit of Vessel #1's motor made contact with an unknown submerged object.  Vessel #1 started taking on water.

No injuries reported at this time.


BARDID: OH-2015-0146
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond (Union County)
NearestCityorTown: Marysville
County: Union
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was fishing from a homemade pontoon boat on a private pond around 4:00 PM.  At approximately 6:30 PM the victim's family started searching their property for him when victim's wife noticed the homemade pontoon boat was capsized.  The victim's wife called 9-1-1 for assistance.  Allen Twp. FD, Marysville FD, Union County SO and Washington Twp. Dive team arrived on scene.  At approximately 8:28 PM the Washington Twp. Dive Team recovered the victim in approximately 15' of water.  Victim was transported to Allen Twp. Fire Department and later to the Franklin County Coroners office.


BARDID: OH-2015-0148
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskingum River
NearestCityorTown: Marietta
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 reported that after fueling, when the Operator attempted to start Vessel 1, the engine compartment of Vessel 1 exploded.  The operator stated the while trying to start the engine, the blower unit was running.  Vessel 1 subsequently caught fire, burned to the waterline, and was a complete loss.

The owner was treated for a bruised hip and minor lacerations and one other passenger was transported to the hospital for a broken right foot and bump on the head.


BARDID: OH-2015-0150
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: GRAND RAPIDS
County: Henry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 started taking on water.  The Operator of Vessel 1 was able to operate Vessel 1 to shore where it sank.  It was later determined that Vessel 1 had two large cracks in the transom SHOWING PREVIOUS REPAIR.


BARDID: OH-2015-0189
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 took Vessel 1 out without permission from the owner of vessel #1.  Vessel #1 then ran aground causing damage to the props.  The operator then returned vessel #1 to its dock and never told the owner about the damage.


BARDID: OH-2015-0191
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: PORT CLINTON
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was leaving the dock and the engine stalled. The wind pushed vessel 2 into vessel 1. Vessel 1 was moored and unoccupied. Vessel 1 had damage to starboard bow fiberglass and bent the bow rail.


BARDID: OH-2015-0192
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling from Johnsons Island toward Cedar Point on plane and ran aground on the Bay Point sand bar near the tall range marker.  Sandusky Fire Department recovered the three passengers and transported them to Firelands hospital.  Lake Erie towing recovered the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2015-0193
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie (Sandusky Bay)
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was coming out of the channel.  It went around the first curve in the channel and never straightened out.  It hit the break wall, went through a tree, and traveled 126 feet on the break wall before it went back into the water.  At some point on the break wall, the operator was ejected from the vessel, causing injuries.


BARDID: OH-2015-0194
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: SANDUSKY
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was fishing in a tournament when the operator noticed that the vessel was taking on water. The operator brought the vessel to a stop and requested a second boat on stand by to help. Loaded gear and valuables onto other boat. Vessel #1 later swamped and sank.


BARDID: OH-2015-0195
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was tied to the dock by only a bow line.  Occupant #2 (an 83 year old female) was attempting to board the vessel.  She put her left foot on the swim platform of the vessel, causing the stern to move away from the dock.  Occupant #2 fell into the water scraping her right leg and her right arm against the dock.  She scraped her left leg against the boat.  Her head went under the water two times before she was assisted to the swim platform ladder by occupant #1 and a witness.  Transported by EMS to Magruder hospital.


BARDID: OH-2015-0196
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hoover Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Galena
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on witness statement and evidence, on 10/24/2015, Vessel # left out of the red Bank boat ramp on Hoover reservoir with operator #1 and occupant #2 on board.  They motored around on Hoover reservoir when the engine stopped running.  Due to the inclement weather and wined, Vessel #1 ran aground on the east side of the lake in the area of Twin bridges ramp.
 
Operator #1 and Occupant #2 found the engine kill cord became disconnected.  Operator #1 reconnected the cord and got the engine started.  Operator #1 pushed the boat off shore and re-boarded Vessel #1 but was blown back on shore.  Operator attempted a 2nd time to push Vessel #1 off shore but was blown back on shore.
 
Operator #1 pulled the boat out further until he could no longer touch ground.  Operator #1 tried to re-board multiple times but was unable to.  Occupant #2 tried to use a rope to pull Operator #1 in but cold water was affecting both people and attempts were unsuccessful.  Operator #1 held on to the gunnel and made his way to the bow of the boat and hung on while Vessel #1 was drifting.  Because of the dark, Occupant #2 kept verbal contact with Operator #1 until Operator #1 stopped answering.  Occupant #2 called 911 and Vessel #1 drifted on shore.
 
Genoa Police and fire responded for search and rescue attempt.  Because of the dark, the search was suspended and restarted on 10/25/2015 without recovery.  The search was resumed on 10/26/2015 and the body of Occupant #1 was recovered at 1126.  The body of Operator #1 was transported to the Franklin Co. coroner for autopsy.
 


BARDID: OH-2015-0198
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
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: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was operating at a fast rate of speed.  Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 in the stern/starboard area of the vessel.  Vessel #2 ran over Vessel #1 and ejected both operator #2 and operator #1 from the vessels.


BARDID: OH-2015-0199
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityorTown: LAKE MILTON
County: MAHONING
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TIED TO DOCK AND UNOCCUPIED. AT AN UNKNOWN TIME IT WAS STRUCK BY AN UNKNOWN/IDENTIFIED VESSEL #2 CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO STARBOARD STERN AREA OF DECKING, SKIRTING, RUB RAIL,CORNER EDGING DECALS AND TRANSDUCER.


BARDID: OH-2015-0204
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel #1 was attempting to dock in slip at Beaver Park North Marina.  Another vessel which was docked and unoccupied (possibly in slip) was struck by vessel #1 when it was blown by high winds.  Vessel #1 struck the dual outboard motors of the unidentified docked vessel.  Vessel #1 suffered superficial damage along the starboard side; damage to the docked vessel is not known.


BARDID: OH-2015-0207
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was in route to Venetian Marina.  It was outside the channel and ran aground in shallow water.   Vessel #1 began overheating, with lots of smoke, in route to Venetian Marina.  Motors failed, anchor was deployed, and operator was taken off the boat by a good Samaritan.  Commercial salvage, later towed boat to Venetian Marina.


BARDID: OH-2015-0208
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: PORT CLINTON
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE DOCKING, VESSEL #2 PORT SIDE, MID SHIP, COLLIDED WITH THE BOW/ ANCHOR AREA OF VESSEL #1 CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BOW OF VESSEL #1. NO ONE ON BOARD VESSEL #1.


BARDID: OH-2015-0211
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the Recreational Boating Accident Report submitted by the owner/operator, he attempted to retrieve a fishing lure.  The vessel drifted into the rocks.  The operator was able to get the boat out of the rocks under its own power.


BARDID: OH-2015-0212
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Euclid
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel #1 was maneuvering vessel in reverse (stern to waves) as he was letting out Vessel # 1’s anchor (electric anchor).  Vessel # 1 began swamping and Three occupants entered the water as Vessel # 1 began to capsize.  Vessel # 1 struck one occupant on his back as Vessel #1 capsized.  The other three Occupants were retrieved from the water by an unknown good Samaritan and the Captain of the Linda Mae head boat out of Wildwood park and taken to shore where the injured occupant was transported by EMS to the hospital and later released with mild hypothermia and contusions on back.


BARDID: OH-2015-0215
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami River
NearestCityorTown: MIAMIVILLE
County: CLERMONT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WITH THREE OCCUPANTS ON BOARD WAS PADDLING DOWNSTREAM AND TURNED SIDEWAYS IN STRONG CURRENT CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE AND ALL THREE OCCUPANTS FELL OVERBOARD. TWO OCCUPANTS SWAM TO SHORE. ANOTHER OCCUPANT SWAM TO AN ISLAND AND WAS LATER RESCUED BY LOCAL FIRE DEPT. TWO OCCUPANTS WERE TRANSPORTED AND TREATED FOR MILD HYPOTHERMIA. THE OPERATOR AND ONE OTHER OCCUPANT WORE PFD'S.

Stream gauge reading in units of cubic meters per second.


BARDID: OH-2015-0216
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: PORT CLINTON
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 PADDLED OUT TO RETRIEVE A DUCK HE SHOT. VESSEL WAS BLOWN OFF SHORE FURTHER THEN INTENDED. OPERATOR TURNED VESSEL AROUND AND CAPSIZED FALLING OVERBOARD. OPERATOR WAS SUBMERGED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES BEFORE BEING RESCUED. TRANSPORTED BY EMS TO LOCAL HOSPITAL. NO PFD WORN AT TIME OF INCIDENT. 

VESSEL #1 WAS NOT REGISTERED THEREFORE MINIMAL VESSEL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS REPORT.


BARDID: OH-2016-0001
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-01-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Trenton
County: Butler
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 0800 on 1/16/2016, One operator and one passenger launched a small, 2-seat, tri-hull plastic craft from the State Route 73 Great Miami River ramp located outside of Trenton, OH to hunt waterfowl.  At about 0815, approximately 1/4 mile downstream from the ramp, the operator state that "for no apparent reason" the small craft capsized near the east bank of the river.  Approximately 1/4 mile downstream of the ramp.  Both the operator and passenger were able to swim to shore with no injuries. Operator then contacted the Butler county OSP post. The passenger account stated that prior to capsizing, the front of the boat rose up and felt the vessel hit or slide over a submerged object. at about 0930 unit #4125 and I were notified of the incident. After conducting an interview with the operator, #4125 and I conducted an on-the water search of an approximate 3 mile area downstream of the ramp. Debris (To include: Vessel seat/hunting  blind/misc. gear) was located in a strainer halfway downstream of the ramp and the Defunct Americana (Lesourdsville) Amusement Park (See incident Diagram).  At approximately 1430 we concluded our river search/recovery effort. Butler County SO and OSP were notified of the last know location of the lost vessel, and the 2x unsecured loaded shotguns that had been sitting atop the vessels deck. All recovered itmes/gear were returned to operator. 

Stream gauge reading in cubic meters per second (6.3 Kcfps = 178.40 cmps)


BARDID: OH-2016-0003
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky River
NearestCityorTown: Olmsted Falls
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Two kayakers launched on Rocky River at Bagley Road.  At the time the USGS stream gauge near Berea gave a flow rate of 2070 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water.  The average for the date was approximately 240 cfs.  It was snowing with winds of 22 mph gusting to 31 mph.  They were wearing dry suits, helmets, gloves, paddling boots, and PFDs.  When they got to the drops at Olmsted Falls they got out and scouted the area for 30-45 minutes.  They both decided to run the drops which were 4-7 feet high.

Vessel 1 went over the first drop without incident.  When Vessel 2 went over the first drop the operator leaned back in his kayak which allowed the stern to catch in a hydraulic.  Operator 2 was thrown out of his kayak into the water.  He was able to swim to shore.  Vessel 2 continued downstream.  Vessel 1 caught Vessel 2 and was trying to get to shore when it went over the second drop sideways.  Operator 1 was ejected and swam to shore.  All the vessels, paddles, and gear in the boats were swept downstream.

Operator 1 made his way to across from Operator 2.  Operator 2 was out of the water in a small area that was overhung by about 15 feet with no way to get out.  He was too exhausted to swim to another location.  Operator 1 called 911.  Southwest Emergency Response Team responded.  They performed a technical rescue, raising Operator 2 above the cliff.  Neither person was injured.

Vessel 1 was recovered downstream on February 26, 2016.  As of March 31, 2016 Vessel 2 was not recovered.

Vessel 2 was not registered.  Owner did not have HIN information.


BARDID: OH-2016-0004
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch
NearestCityorTown: Paris Twp.
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 & 2 were paddling south and vessel 1 turned parallel to waves and wind to speak to operator vessel 2. Vessel 1 began taking on water and swamped causing capsize and fall overboard. Operator of vessel 2 approached to assist operator 1 secure lifejacket. Operator vessel 1 was able to get one arm into type III pfd. Operator vessel 1 held on to a line attached to vessel 2. Operator vessel 2 was towing operator vessel 1 toward shore parallel to waves and wind.  Vessel 2 started to take on water and swamp. Vessel 2 capsized causing operator to fall overboard not wearing a lifejacket. Lifejacket was under deck straps. Operator vessel 2 never used a lifejacket.  Operator vessel 1 was able to swim to shore and was assisted by witnesses. Operator of vessel 2 did not make it to shore and went missing presumed drowned. Operator vessel 2 was located the next morning and recovered by divers.

Coroner findings define no toxicology present.  Cause of death was accidental asphyxia fresh water drowning.


BARDID: OH-2016-0005
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While engaged in fishing and setting lines for trolling, vessel #1 took waves resulting from the wake of a passing boat aided by the wind over the stern.  An occupant of vessel #1  lifted the back hatch to see if they were taking on water and another wave came in.  Several more waves continued to swamp vessel.  Operator tried to start engine and get under way but was convinced to leave vessel by a Good Samaritan. All events happened in a very short time frame.  Vessel was towed by Rescue Marine.

The vessel that caused the wake is unknown at this time.


BARDID: OH-2016-0006
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE MIAMI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling downriver on Little Miami River when it became stuck in a strainer.  Vessel #1 then capsized and occupant #1 then became separated from the vessel.  Vessel #1 continued to float downriver until it disappeared.  Vessel #1 was a complete loss.

No injuries were reported at this time.

Occupant #1 never completed a written witness statement.


BARDID: OH-2016-0008
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: HARVEYSBURG
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A male 61 years of age, fishing on Caesar Creek Lake, fell into the water, 40-50 mph winds were reported at the time.  4 teenage males were hiking in the area and noticed the boat adrift and subject holding onto the boats motor. 2 of the teenage males stripped their clothes and swam out in the water and lifted subject onto the boat.  The
teenage males then operated the boat and met up with WC. Officer out on the water.  Subject was transported to local hospital for severe hypothermia. 3 possible charges pending, including OUI for subject. Case still under investigation.


BARDID: OH-2016-0010
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TINKERS CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BEDFORD
County: STARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was paddling Vessel #1 in whitewater conditions (702 cfs)

Vessel #1 was taken through the Tinkers Creek railroad viaduct, know as "The Tunnel"

Vessel #1 picked up speed going through the Tunnel.

Vessel #1 exited The Tunnel, onto a concrete dip and hit a pillow in the creek.

Vessel #1 tipped because of the quick dip then pillow about 20 feet from tunnel exit, where Operator #1 was left trying to roll Vessel #1 over.

Operator #1 was unsuccessful in rolling Vessel #1 back over, despite trying to brace, and decided to pull Vessel #1's skirt, which filled the vessel with water and made it necessary to leave the vessel.

Operator #1 stayed with Vessel #1 for roughly 100 feet before having to let go due to upcoming rapids.

Operator #1 was flushed through the next set of rapids and had to make a swim for shore towards river right.

Vessel #1 floated further downstream unmanned, and was recovered by Witness #1, who was paddling alongside Operator #1 in a separate vessel.


BARDID: OH-2016-0011
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: BAY VILLAGE
County: CUYAHOGA
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator had been up for three to four days with minimal sleep.  The operator had a couple of drinks at his house. The operator had a history of Adderall abuse including having some that evening.  He hallucinated that there was a note that the city of Buffalo was in danger.  He got in his car in Sheffield Lake and drove to Bay Village and parked.  He saw a Kayak on the shore.  He got in it and hand paddled onto Lake Erie. A short time later he capsized and ended up in the water. He started yelling for help. He was heard by residents who woke up and called 911. The fire department responded and launched a vessel, rescuing him  from the water. He was taken to Fairview Hospital and admitted involuntarily.  The Coast Guard was unable to locate the vessel that night.  It was located and recovered along the shoreline by Kayakers on May 7, 2016.


BARDID: OH-2016-0014
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: PORT CLINTON
County: OTTAWA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on plane cruising back to the dock. Operator heard a loud bang and then heard a clunking sound.  The vessel came to a stop. The operator looked and could see water coming into the boat at a fast pace. The operator had his passenger and himself put on a PFD. The Tow boat arrived on scene and pumped the water down and towed the boat back. It was then determined that the U-joint in the out drive broke and was allowing water to come into the boat, swamping the boat.


BARDID: OH-2016-0016
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: CONNEAUT
County: ASHTABULA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was returning back to port at 11:45 pm from  fishing. Operator thought the background lights (windmill) were the harbors entrance lights.  The boat came to a stop, they thought they hit a log, when they looked around they realized they were on the break wall.  When asked about his speed, the operator said he was not on plane. Operator called Coast Guard Ashtabula.  Coast Guard came out and took the operator and passenger back to Conneaut Harbor.


BARDID: OH-2016-0017
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: SANDUSKY
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Anchor line fouled in prop. Wind and current pushed vessel on rocks.  All occupants left the vessel and stayed on rocks till rescued. No injury.


BARDID: OH-2016-0018
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: SANDUSKY
County: ERIE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Disabled vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was in 28 feet of water when they thought they hit a submerged item. A marine surveyor found that three of the four bolts and nuts basically came unscrewed over time and were ejected from the holes in the couplers, the fourth broke off after the other three backed out.  Bolt holes in the coupler appear elongated in the photos and the shoulders on the bolts marked.  The stainless steel bolts and nuts are of insufficient strength for this application and furthermore are of inferior quality as the nuts can be "rocked" on the bolt threads, indication a poor/loose fit between the bolt threads and nut threads.  Substantially stronger grade 8 hardened steel bolts, washers, and steel nuts are customarily used to fasten the coupler halves and that is considered accepted marine repair practice. Likely the repair vendor that completed the 2006 repair installed the stainless steel fasteners.

The surveyor states the damage was clearly no impact damage.

On the starboard side the shaft is broken at the end of the keyway, the prop is gone and the rudder is nicked.  A closer look shows the bolts holding the coupler halves on this side appear to be steel however close examination is not possible at the time to determine if they are correct. Flat washers under the bolt heads is also inconsistent with accepted marine repair practice.

Failure analysis: Inspection reveals the break topography on the shaft is indicative of a fatigue failure/crevice corrosion propagating from the keyway, this shaft failure was already in progress due to improper instillation of the woodruff key too far forward in the key shaft keyway, creating a stress riser often referred to as being "high Keyed." Because the shift was already in failure mode it cold not accept the load imposes upon it and broke off when the port side shaft disconnected from the transmission and lost thrust at 26mph boat speed. The prop stuck and nicked the rudder when the shaft let go.


BARDID: OH-2016-0020
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:51:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LORELEI
NearestCityorTown: FAYETTVILLE
County: BROWN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Drug
OtherAccidentCause: Physical/Mental Disability
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was fishing with the trolling motor engaged in the north west cove, of Lake Lorelei, with occupant #1 and occupant #2 on board. Occupant #2 was on his phone and stated he was not "feeling well". Subsequently, occupant #2 fell off the boat into the water.  Occupant #1 tried to locate occupant #2 in the water but no avail.  Local emergency services were contacted and located occupant #2 in 8 feet of water after approximately being in the water for 30 minutes. Emergency Medical services provided restitute to occupant #2.

Occupant #2 was pronounced  deceased at 1118 hours and transported to Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab.


BARDID: OH-2016-0022
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALUM CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ORANGE TOWNSHIP
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupant #2 was involved in a tubing incident.  Occupant #2 stated that his arm  was caught in the rope of the tube and he rolled three times across the water.  

Paramedics transported occupant #2 based on the department's protocol of transporting all juveniles involved in incidents.  Occupant #2 was transported to Nationwide Childrens Hospital with a possible injury to the right arm.  Officers spoke with Medic 10 and they did not have a phone number or any additional information for the Occupant.

Officers have made an attempt at the address that was given to complete a door knock but, were not able to make contact.  The residents listed at the address do not match the last name of the victim.

Much of the information on this report is unknown due to the victim being transported and very little information gathered/available at the time of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2016-0024
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE ST MARYS
NearestCityorTown: ST MARYS
County: AUGLAIZE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading west into the waves. Vessel 1 was operating with bow of vessel up to prevent waves coming over the bow. The angle of Vessel 1 caused transom of vessel to sit below the waterline.  Water came over transom eventually swamping Vessel 1. Water filled the vessel and then Vessel 1 capsized.


BARDID: OH-2016-0026
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT MIAMI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WEST CARROLTON
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 3rd of June 2016, Vessel #1 was traveling at full throttle from east to west near the boat ramp on the south bank of the Great Miami River. Victim #1 was on the dock and jumped into the water. As the victim's head came above the surface of the water, the operator of vessel #1 realized that the victim  was in the water. Vessel #1 let off the throttle and attempted to steer away (towards North), striking victim # 1 in the upper face/forehead region of the victims head. Vessel # 1 then beached the PWC several yards away from the boat ramp (South bank of the Great Miami River) and went to victims aid.  Once emergency personnel were near, the operator of vessel #1 fled the scene by motor vehicle.  Operator was identified and apprehended later on this date.


BARDID: OH-2016-0027
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS
NearestCityorTown: MONTOZUMA
County: MERCER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was following vessel 2 back to the channel due to an approaching storm. Vessel 2 stalled and slowed down (kill switch was pulled) vessel 1 left off the throttle and tried to turn.  Vessel 1 ran into the back of vessel 2, causing the operator of vessel 2  and the passenger of vessel 2 to be struck by the vessel 1 and fall into the water.  Operator and passenger of vessel 1 no injuries. Operator of vessel 2 contusion to the left arm and concussion.  Passenger from vessel 2 was hospitalized due to multiple traumas due to impact.


BARDID: OH-2016-0029
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OHIO RIVER M. M. 429
NearestCityorTown: HIGGINSPORT
County: BROWN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 was traveling downriver, near the Ohio shoreline and struck a submerged object in the water.  Vessel #1 then rolled up onto the shoreline.  Vessel #1 came to a resting stop with the stern of the vessel on the shoreline.


BARDID: OH-2016-0030
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WAYNOKA
NearestCityorTown: LAKE WAYNOKA
County: BROWN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/11/16, Lake Waynoka Police Department where notified about a juvenile male that was injured while tubing.  Vessel #1 was pulling occupant #4,#5, and #6 on an inner tube when occupant #6 fell off the inter tube.  Thus, when vessel #1, made a turn to pick up occupant #6, the inner tube hit a boat dock and occupant #4 was thrown off the tube and onto the boat dock.

Occupant #4 was complaining of neck and head injuries and then transported to UC Children's Hospital.

Lake Waynoka filled out an OH-1 Traffic Crash Report for this incident and Official #1 completed the WICKR.


BARDID: OH-2016-0031
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALUM CREEK
NearestCityorTown: DELAWARE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time Vessel #1 made a turn and hit a wave; which ejected operator #1 and the two other occupants from the vessel.  Operator #1 complained of rib pain while in the water.  Operator #1 was transported to Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Operator #1 sustained a cracked rib from the incident.


BARDID: OH-2016-0032
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: ASHTABULA
County: ASHTABULA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator #1 responds to Craigslist Ad and meets with owner.  Owner agrees to allow operator #1 to take vessel back to his beach.  Owner warns of conditions but Operator #1 believes his skill set is sufficient for the conditions and owner allows him to take vessel.  Operator #1 is operating vessel #1 from North Madison, Ohio to Fairview, Pennsylvania in 4'-6' NW seas.  Vessel #1 starts to break apart approximately 1.5 hours after debarking approximately 1-2 miles east of Ashtabula Harbor.  Operator #1 begins to sink and Operator #1 leave the vessel to swim to shore. Vessel #1 sinks and Operator #1 calls his wife who picks him up outside of a residence.


BARDID: OH-2016-0033
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: OREGON
County: LUCAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tubing when the steering became stiff and the boat started to take on water.  The operator attempted to get the vessel back to its dock, but only managed to get the vessel to the rocks surrounding the channel.  When the vessel was pulled from the water it was found that the rudder port was broke and water was coming in there and there was no steering.


BARDID: OH-2016-0034
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALUM CREEK RESERVOIR NEW GALEN
NearestCityorTown: GENOA TOWNSHIP
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 was practicing wet exit from a canoe when his foot became stuck beneath the seat.  In order to free his foot he pulled hard and heard a crack in his leg. He brought to shore and transported by Delaware County EMS to Nationwide Children's hospital with a broken leg.

Officer stated he was only transported because this was protocol. 

Witness #1 stated that victim #2 had his leg caught in the thwart of vessel #1.

Follow-up with witness #1 stated that victim #2, did not break his leg.

No contact was made after multiple attempts with victims parents. This is why there is not a lot of information.


BARDID: OH-2016-0035
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALUM CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator #1 state while he was pulling a tuber, his boat began to take on water.  Operator #1 stated his boat developed a hole in the transom by the motor mount.  A personal watercraft was able to tow vessel #1 to the East shore of Alum Creek Reservoir before the boat capsized. Operator #1 along with the two occupants sustained no injuries. Operator #1 was given a phone number for a boat tow/salvage company to assist in getting his vessel back to the ramp.  Operator #1 decided to have the same personal watercraft tow his vessel back to the New Galena boat ramp.


BARDID: OH-2016-0036
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DELAWARE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DELAWARE
County: DELAWARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling west on Delaware reservoir. It was slowing down from being on plane.  Vessel #1 struck head - on vessel #2. One of the two passengers was ejected from the vessel.

Vessel #2 was at plowing speed to begin heading north down the lake.  Vessel #2 struck head - on with Vessel #1. Operator of Vessel #2 was ejected from the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2016-0037
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BELLE CENTER
County: LOGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was docking the boat for the day and trying to put the boat on to the lift.  The injured passenger tried to slow the boat down and keep the boat from hitting a post when her wrist was smashed between the boat and the post.  She then passed out and was slow to recover.  Medical personnel examined her.  She said she would have family members take her to the hospital for x-rays.


