# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: OH-2019-0063
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #I was cruising at an estimated speed 30 MPH, occupants heard a bang and the engine stopped running. The occupants also smelled burning rubber. Upon inspection inside the engine compartment they observed the vessel taking on water. The vessel had no electric and the bilge pump would not run. The occupants donned PFD's and called the Coast Guard on VHF Marine Band Channel 16. All occupants were removed from the water by the Coast Guard as the vessel sank completely. The vessel was salvaged by commercial tow company.


BARDID: OH-2019-0066
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes SP Chan
NearestCityorTown: New Franklin
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel # was attempting to dock a rented pontoon boat at the Pier 619 dock. Operator accelerated as she was trying to dock her vessel and crashed into Vessel #1 causing damage to the back Portside Hull. Operator of Vessel #2 claims she was told to leave the scene by the rental agents from Pier 619. The owner of called Summit CO. SO. office at approximately 1705 hours to report the accident.


BARDID: OH-2019-0067
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Bay View
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was towing an inner tube with 4 POB under the Edison bridge when the inner tube struck the south east timbers of the bridge support sending passenger #8 into the timber then water suffering a broken hip.


BARDID: OH-2019-0068
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-24 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityorTown: Eastlake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 2 experienced mechanical trouble with the engine causing loss of throttle control.  Vessel 2 attempted to turn and accelerate. Vessel 2 was turning and accelerating and struck vessel 1.  The collision caused damage to vessel 1. Months later I received a call from the owner of vessel 3 who also advised his boat was struck during the May incident and received a small scratch.  He advised he would send me pictures of the damage.  I never received the pictures and called several time and additional info. My calls were never returned.


BARDID: OH-2019-0069
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger 2 was on a tube being pulled with two others. The tube went over the boats wake and it flipped.  Passenger two was struck by one of the other passengers on the tube and cut her above the right eye.  She was transported to urgent care by family members where she received 5 stitches.


BARDID: OH-2019-0070
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 went fishing in approximately 50 feet of water, approximately three to four miles offshore. The finished then came into Cleveland and idled past the Tall Ships at the Port of Cleveland. They then proceeded eastbound inside the breakwall. When they got to the east end of Burke Lakefront Airport the occupants smelled smoke. They stopped the boat, lifted the engine hatch, and smoked, "billowed out". 

Everyone put on personal floatation devices. The Operator called a Mayday on the marine radio, then it went dead. Passenger 2 flagged down an unknown second vessel who came alongside. Passengers 2 and 3 got on the second vessel. The Operator went to the bow and lowered the anchor then got on the second vessel. The second vessel took them to Newport Harbor at the Operator's request. 

ODNR Parks & Watercraft towed the vessel to Gordon Ramp. At the dock Cleveland fire Department went on the vessel and verified the fire was out. We were met at the dock by the owner and all occupants of the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2019-0072
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The cause of the fire is undetermined. When Toledo Fire department arrived on scene, vessel 2 was on fire.  The fire then spread to vessel 1 and then cause damage to vessels to 3 and 4. Vessel 2 burned to the waterline and then sunk at the dock. Vessel 1 was extinguished and then pulled from the water.  The inside of vessel 1 was totally burned. Vessel 2 was then recovered a couple days later but was totally burned on the inside.

There were no passengers on any of the vessel at the time of the fire.  The owner of vessel 1 was last on his boat on 7-1-2019. The owner of vessel 2 was last on his boat 6-29-19.

The wind was out of the South at the time of fire.


BARDID: OH-2019-0073
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie West harbor
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to a dock unoccupied. Vessel 2 was tied up to the adjacent dock and as they were leaving, they forgot to untie a bow line. This caused Vessel 2 to pivot and the swim ladder on the stern scrapped along the portside of the hull on Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2019-0074
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was tied to a dock at The Boat Yard on Buckeye Lake.  At approximately 12:40 AM vessel # 1 was struck by another boat causing it to break free from the dock and free float towards The Buckeye Lake Yacht Club seawall.  Members of the Yacht Club heard the noise and walked to the seawall to investigate.  The members of The Yacht Club noticed the free floating pontoon boat and secured it to a nearby dock.  The boat that hit vessel #1 was not observed.


BARDID: OH-2019-0075
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-23 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was approaching North Shore at Buckeye Lake at night. Vessel #1 collided with a dock next to the ramps causing damage to the
bow of the boat along with a facial laceration above the right eye of the operator.
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BARDID: OH-2019-0076
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hocking River
NearestCityorTown: Rockbridge
County: Hocking
WaterConditions: Choppy
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
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Approximately 1532 hours: I arrived at Dogwood Crossing. I was advised by Trooper that there was a female hanging on a tree limb after she flipped her kayak on the Hocking River North of Dogwood crossing. I removed my duty gear and dressed in my rescue equipment to locate the victim. I put in the john boat in an access point at Clear Creek and the Hocking River. Once the john boat was in the water, I asked a Logan FD firefighter who had river experience to board the vessel with me to locate the victim. 

The firefighter and I searched the Hocking River North of Dogwood Crossing until we reached the confluence of Rush Creek, which was said to be where the four kayakers were put in. We relayed to the remaining search team that we did not locate anyone. 


Shortly afterwards, it was said the missing kayakers were located walking along the roadway. All four were transported to Dogwood Crossing gas station to be evaluated by EMS. I responded to that location to speak with the individuals involved. 

NRO arrived on scene while I was searching and spoke with the four individuals once they were transported to Dogwood Crossing.  All individuals stated that the Owner/operator struck a tree log that was stationary in the river, causing her to tip her kayak. The Operator/owner found a log further down stream and held on to that log for rescuers, but later swam to the shoreline where she was picked up by the search team. The Owner/operator stated her kayak floated down stream and she completely lost her vessel. Everyone stated they did not have a PFD on board, but had their kayaks registered. 

All individuals were warned for not having a PFD on board and all refused transport by EMS. No injuries were sustained from this incident. The missing kayak, a blue Sun Dolphin, was never recovered. Written statements were obtained from the four kayakers.


BARDID: OH-2019-0077
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was on plane about 3500 RPM's then the engine seized and threw a rod. This caused the oil to flash and appeared to catch fire. 2 Fire extinguishers were used, and the smoke/fire was put out. No fire damage was observed. The bilge was full of oil. Owner disconnected the battery's so no oil could be pumped out the bilge or reignited.


BARDID: OH-2019-0078
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Vermilion
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was Drift Fishing in rough water and began taking on water. Another vessel arrived on scene & took on too much water and capsized.  All occupant were removed from the water by Good Samaritan vessel and transported to City Dock.


BARDID: OH-2019-0079
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Brown Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Springfield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger aboard a vessel that left the main ramp at C J Brown Reservoir and headed towards the marina. They turned and went along the beach and the south side of the lake. They turned north and halfway between the tower and the picnic area, they heard a bang. 

The transom broke off, and the boat started to sink. The two people on board were not wearing life jackets but were able to grab on to parts from the boat and start swimming towards the west shore. Two fisherman at the point south of the beach saw the accident and headed toward it. They got the victims out of the water and towed the sinking vessel to the main boat ramp.


BARDID: OH-2019-0080
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Grand Rapids
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was idling in a small channel. While checking navigation lights and bilge pump, an engine compartment explosion occurred and sent the motor cover forward, hitting the operator in the back of the head. 

Subject believes when he turned on the bilge pump is when the explosion occurred. The operator then jumped in the water to avoid the fire. No injures were sustained.

The subject had filled the gas tank to the brim and travelled over 30 miles prior to launching vessel.


BARDID: OH-2019-0083
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, was coming back from Put-In-Bay, with two other PWC's. One of the PWC's decided to stop and swim and the other two PWC's kept going.  Of the two PWC's one was faster and pulling away from vessel 1.  Vessel 1, was trying to keep up in the rough water. The operator of vessel 1 stated she saw the operator of the PWC still looking back to check on her.  When he turned back around, the operator of vessel 1, fell off the back of her PWC.  The wind pushed the PWC away from her. The operator of vessel 1, said there was a lot of current and large waves through out the night.  The operator of vessel 1 was rescued by a good Samaritan around 10:00 am the next morning near the entrance to the Portage River after spending 15 hours in the water.


BARDID: OH-2019-0084
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mad River
NearestCityorTown: Urbana
County: Champaign
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Incident was handled by Champaign County Sherriff's Office.  They failed to complete a WICR. I am filling it out for the Sherriff's office, they provided me with a report that was completed. The report says a group was canoeing down the river. They approached an area of fallen trees and debris.  Occupant 2 was sitting on Mother's lap and fell from canoe into the water.  There is no information how the infant entered the water.  It is unknown what canoe the victim was in or the occupants of that vessel.  Occupant @ was found floating in the river without a PFD on.  To my understanding a language barrier existed. After the incident, Occupant's 2 family refused interviews and sought legal representation. Also to my understanding a gag order has been issued surrounding the case.


BARDID: OH-2019-0085
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading into the waves (approximately 2-3 feet) at a speed of about 2mph, while fishing. Two waves overtook the bow causing the vessel to take on water. Occupants of vessel emptied fishing tackle boxes to bail water, when another 2 waves overtook the bow causing it to swamp.  All occupants donned PFD's, but Occupant #4 got tangled in the fishing tack and got a hook embedded into his right bicep.  The vessel eventually capsized causing the occupants to enter the water.  Occupant's called 911 via cell phone and were rescued from the water by Huron Fire.  The boat was taken in tow by commercial salvage.


BARDID: OH-2019-0087
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While leaving the dock at Casino Marina vessel 1 bow struck vessel 2 starboard bow causing damage to the fiberglass. Vessel 1 then left the marina. 

Operator of vessel 1 had been uncooperative and we are unable to obtain vessel 1 information, experience of operator, or passenger information.

We have called and called the owner, the one that ran from the accident. We have also called his lawyer and requested him to get us the information we need.

Unfortunately his next court date is in April. I would say for the upcoming deadline we have exhausted all of our resources to gain this information. We may have to ask the judge in intervene to retrieve the remaining information in April, if the guy shows up to court.


BARDID: OH-2019-0089
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was traveling South on the Northeast side of South Bass Island. The Operator navigated his vessel in between South Bass Island and Buckeye Point. Vessel #1 struck Buckeye Reef in between South Bass Island and Buckeye Point.  As a result from the collision there was fiberglass damage on the keel, the out drive was ripped off and vessel #1 started to take on water.


BARDID: OH-2019-0090
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel II l is Trolling NNW on Lake Erie in Ashlabula County on 7-27-19 at approximately 08: 15 AM outside of Ashtabula Harbor when the vessel begins to take water over the stern of the vessel {Event #1). Operator If 1 acknowledges that the vessel has too much water on the deck of Vessel # J and turns the vessel around and begins to head back to Ashtabula Harbor. Vessel is heading SSE back to Ashtabula Harbor as Operator# I and Occupant # 2 are attempting to retrieve fishing gear when Vessel # 1 loses power and begins to drift (Event# 2). Vessel# I then takes multiple waves over the stern and swamps followed by a capsizing event (Event# 3). Operator# I and Occupant# 2 are thrown into the water and hang onto the back of Vessel# I and Occupants# 3 and 4 are thrown into the water and hang onto the front of Vessel# 1. A good Samaritan picks up all occupants and brings them to Ashtabula Harbor. Occupant# 4 complains of chest pain and is transported and released from Ashtabula County Medical Center with negative injuries. Vessel# l is found by ODNR Parks and Watercraft Officers in position 4 l" 66' .37 080° 48' .0 (Event Ii 4).


BARDID: OH-2019-0091
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was accelerating when it collided with a log floating on the Maumee River. The collision with the log caused substantial damage to the drive shaft and disabled the engine.  No injuries were sustained.


BARDID: OH-2019-0092
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky Fork Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hillsboro
County: Highland
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docking at the North Shore Ramp at Rocky Fork SP. The Operator was decelerating the vessel, occupant 2 stuck her left arm out to try and slow the vessel from striking the dock. Occupant 2 sustained a fracture to the left wrist.


BARDID: OH-2019-0093
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piedmont Lake
NearestCityorTown: Piedmont
County: Belmont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was near the 4-H Camp, returning to the Piedmont Marina. Underway at an idle speed, passenger #4 stood up from a seated position, the vessel took water onto the starboard bow and capsized.  Towing the vessel for recovery approx. 11/2 miles and using a cable to right the vessel, the vessel fell apart and was destroyed.


BARDID: OH-2019-0095
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Bratenahl
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 is tied to dock and Occupant # 1 turns on bilge and blower before starting Vessel # 1. Occupant # 1 observes smoke coming from beneath the helm of Vessel # 1. Occupant # 1 attempts to extinguish fire but he cannot see through the smoke and is unable to succeed. Operator # 1 then pulls the lever to activate the HALON engine compartment extinguisher and extinguishes the fire.


BARDID: OH-2019-0096
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in a Southeasterly direction entering the Sandusky Yacht Club.  Vessel 1 struck the West side of Sandusky Yacht Club Break Wall on the West side.  Vessel 1 ended up on top of the break wall. Passenger 2 and 3 sustained injuries from the collision.  Passenger 6 never made contact with me to obtain his information.


BARDID: OH-2019-0097
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooley Canal
NearestCityorTown: Curtice
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to the fuel dock at the Meinke Marina in front of property 1. Operator of vessel 1 had completed fueling and was running the blowers.  Operator of vessel 1 started the vessel. Approx. 5 minutes later the operator and witness heard a loud pop, approx. 10 seconds later the boat 'exploded', and burst into flames.  

Operator of vessel 1 exited the starboard side of the vessel onto the gas dock and moved into the store to seek treatment for burns.  Vessel 1 was fully engulfed in flames causing damage to the fuel dock and wall, the fuel pump, and the exterior of the store.  Vessel 1 burned through the mooring lines attaching it to the fuel dock and began drifting in a southerly direction down the marina channel. 

 Vessel 1 caused heat damage to the canvas of vessel 3 as it drifted by. Vessel 1 rotated around the east side of property 2, causing heat damage to the exterior of the building and catching another marina dock on fire in front of property 2.  Vessel 1 came to rest against the empty dock in front of the property 2, where the flames were able to be extinguished by the fire department. Vessel 2 drifted away from shore while on fire but flames were extinguished and the vessel was pushed back to shore.  

Some vessel information was not able to be determined due to the severity of the fire damage.


BARDID: OH-2019-0099
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel One left the boat ramp and headed toward the open zone of the lake.  Once there the operator and passenger noticed water coming in and they were sinking.  They made it back to the dock where it sank while trying to load onto a trailer.  While trying to load it the vessel fell off the trailer causing extensive damage to the transom and hull.


BARDID: OH-2019-0101
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelleys Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting, facing southwest, in the open waters of Lake Erie, approximately 6 miles east of Kelleys Island.  Vessel 2 was operating Northwest under power of a 9.9 horsepower kicker motor and failed to give way to Vessel 1.  The bow of Vessel 2 struck the port bow of Vessel 1. The Owner/Operator of both Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 reported never seeing the other vessel, and neither took any action to avoid the Collison. No injuries were reported at this time.


BARDID: OH-2019-0102
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:23:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was fishing 17 miles North of Vermilion. They finished and were on their way into the ramp heading Southeast. There was no wind and Lake Erie was calm.  Vessel 1 approached a set of three waves, boat wakes from an unknown vessel, the operator did not see.  Vessel 1 hit the first and second waves and went straight over them becoming airborne on each wave.  When vessel 1 hit the third wave and became airborne, the vessel turned to the port side while in the air.  When the vessel hit the water with the starboard stern corner first, vessel 1 yawed to the airborne, the vessel turned to the port side while in the air.  When the vessel hit the water with the starboard stern through the port windshield, passenger 3 was ejected over the port side, passenger 4 was ejected over the starboard side, passenger 5 was ejected over the transom hitting the outboard motor.  The inflatable personal flotation devices PFDs of passengers 2-5 all inflated automatically.

The vessel went in clockwise, narrow circles at a high rate of speed.  It came within 10-15 ft of both passengers 3 and 4.  They both swam and got out of the way.  After approximately 15 revolutions the operator regained control of the vessel.

Passenger 3, saw passenger 5 was in trouble and went to assist him.  Passenger 5 was vertical in the water with his PFD up at the top of his head.  His face was underwater. Passenger 3 yelled to the others that passenger 5 needed help.  

Vessel 1 then went over and picked up passenger 4.  They then went to passengers 3 and 5. They were both brought on board.

Passenger 4 found a mobile phone in the boat and called 911.  The USCG responded and transferred all the passengers to their vessel.  CPR was stared on passenger 5. They went into Hot Waters Marina.  The known speed of 55 mph was found on the GPS.

The cause of death for passenger 5 was drowning with secondary contusion from blunt force trauma.


BARDID: OH-2019-0103
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russells Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 struck vessel #1 on the right side. The operator of vessel #1 was thrown off the vessel. The operator #2 claimed the impact was in a "T-bone" fashion.  The operator of vessel #1 was injured.


BARDID: OH-2019-0105
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored near the beach. The waves started to increase in size. The operator puled the anchor and started to accelerate away from shore when a wave came over the front and filled the boat with water.  The motor then stalled, and the vessel was pushed onto shore. The passenger then left the vessel and waded to shore. Vessel 1 then was buried by sand on the beach from the large waves.


BARDID: OH-2019-0106
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Napoleon
County: Henry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 had been pulling a tube with occupant #3 on the tube. At the time of the incident, operator #1 was in the operator's position.  Occupant #2, was near the bow of the vessel when he felt the vessel go into reverse.  Occupant #3 was then struck by the propeller.  Occupant #4 was in the water with occupant #3 and was never identified or claimed any injury.


BARDID: OH-2019-0107
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel I was exiting the Edgewater Yacht Club towards the Edgewater Cut, when the starboard engine failed. After the engine failed the port engine did the same. With no propulsion Vessel I began drifting into the inner corrugated wall of the Edgewater Cut by strong no11hwest winds. 

The starboard bow of Vessel I struck the steel wall first and damaged the bow and windless anchor housing. The operator attempted to anchor the vessel, however, was unable to set the anchor. Vessel I was turned by the force of the wind, then pinned up against the steel wall on their port side. 

Vessel I was thrown a tow line with a bridle by the Cleveland Metro parks Marine Unit, the lines were attached to the cleats along the port and starboard bow, and unit I was put into a stern tow. Vessel I was towed to the inner harbor by Cleveland Metro parks Marine Unit and determined to not be taking on water, despite having a large crack in the hull. 

The tow line was removed from Vessel I, and handed off to Cleveland Marine Towing to complete the private tow. Statements were taken from the two occupants of the vessel and photographs of the damage were taken. The vessel suffered damage to the fiberglass hull and was hauled out of the water to be stored at Whiskey Island Marina until a fiberglass repair estimate can be completed.


BARDID: OH-2019-0108
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was leaving Portside Marina on Kelley’s Island when the vessel was blown into the wall at the entrance, the operator/owner was unable to control it. The vessel struck the wall and put a several foot gash into the port bow of the vessel, above the water line.

Vessel # I  was leaving the dock at Ports1de Manna, 1t turned to starboard to leave the manna.   The vessel started to get  blown towards the seawall to the port of the vessel.  The operator of vessel #1 then backed up into the marina to reposition the vessel to leave the marina.  Once repositioned the operator headed towards the entrance of the marina and was blown into the seawall on the portside.  This caused a several  foot gash in the port bow of vessel #I.   The operator left the marina, saw the damage to his vessel and continued towards his dock because he believed the damage was above the water line.  As they were heading towards Sandusky Bay occupant #3 noticed the vessel was listing to the port and that the bow of the vessel seemed to be getting lower in the water.  The operator stopped the vessel, saw the vessel was taking on water and called the Coast Guard.  Commercial salvage also arrived on scene and dewatered the 
vessel and towed it to Sandusky.


BARDID: OH-2019-0109
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-11 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Apple Valley Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mt Vernon
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was docked with nobody on board.  Vessel #2 was leaving the rental dock when it struck the stern of Vessel #1.


BARDID: OH-2019-0110
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Paris Township
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
17 yr old tubing- boat slowed down and tow rope wrapped around his leg causing internal damage to his leg and slight bleeding.  Transported by family to the hospital to receive treatment.  Treated and released.


BARDID: OH-2019-0111
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 17, 2019 at 07:30 hours Vessel # 1 commences fishing on Lake Erie outside of Conneaut, Ohio in Ashtabula County with Occupants 1-4 onboard between 6-7 miles from Conneaut Harbor (Event # 1). Vessel # 1 is traveling NE with the waves at the stern and Vessel # 1 takes a wave over the stern at approximately 09:30 hours (Event # 2). 

Occupant # 2 begins to bail water from the deck of Vessel # 1 and Operator # 1 turns Vessel #1 to starboard to position the bow of Vessel # 1 into the waves (Event # 3). Vessel # 1 loses power to the engine and Operator # 1 attempts to give lifejackets and call “Mayday” on the marine band radio, but Vessel # 1 takes another wave over the stern and capsizes to starboard throwing Occupants 1-4 into the water between 10-11 miles from Conneaut Harbor (Event # 4). 

Occupants 1-3 lose sight of Occupant 4 who is floating with a lifejacket. The witness vessel sees what appears to be a person waving their arms summoning for help.  The witness arrives at the capsized craft, calls in position N°42’08.23”/W°080’32.39” to the United States Coast Guard and rescues Occupants 1-3 and attempts to rescue Occupant # 4 who is floating nearby by throwing a life ring at him. Occupant # 4 does not attempt to grab the life ring and slips away from his lifejacket and sinks in Lake Erie (Event # 5). The witness brings Occupants 1-3 back to Conneaut Harbor where Occupant # 2 and Occupant # 3 are transported to UH Conneaut Medical Center after complaining of chest pains. 

This WICR is not complete until we receive the Coroner's report.


BARDID: OH-2019-0112
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Bay Village
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was under sail when operator observed severe weather approaching from the North.  Operator turned the vessel towards shore and was unable to make it in before high winds struck. Operator stated that he was under sail and was overtaken by a strong gust of wind that capsized the vessel. Operator and occupant were thrown into the water where they were picked up by a good Samaritan and returned to shore at Huntington Beach.

USCG was notified at time of incident and responded.  ODNR was notified sometime thereafter and requested RRPD to complete report.  Owner contacted and stated that he was able to retrieve the mail sail and mast, but that the rest of the vessel was lost.  Debris from the vessel including section of hull with registration was located on the beach at 26000 Lake Rd, Bay Village, Ohio 44140 on 7/26/2019.


BARDID: OH-2019-0113
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Cleveland Metro responded to a report of two Jet Skis on the rocks.  Vessel #1, was upright adrift banging into the rocks. Vessel #2 was partially submerged with only the bow bobbing in the water. Both PWC'S were unoccupied and later found that the operators were transported to Metro Hospital by Cleveland EMS. 

The operator of Vessel 1 stated her PWC had a warning light come on showing low fuel, shortly after leaving the dock.  While in operating in the area of the Old Coast Guard Station and Port of Cleveland, Vessel 1 experienced a sudden loss of power and could not be restarted.  The operator contacted Great Lakes, to which she was advised to try various methods to get the PWC running again, and was told to tow it in using the tow strap if she was unable to get it started. 

After several attempts to restart the PWC, the operator of Vessel #2, made an approach to connect the towing.  He was able to connect the tow strap to the stern of Vessel #1, this caused instability of Vessel 1, which caused operator of Vessel 1 to fall off her PWC. At this time, operator of Vessel 1, disconnected the stern tow strap and attempted to bring it forward to the trailer eye bolt. When maneuvering in the water, Operator of Vessel 1, stated Operator of Vessel 2's PWC drifted towards her, striking her head. 

She backed away from both PWC's and was then struck again in the head by her own PWC. Operator of Vessel #2 approached again to help drift into the rocks and then he climbed off, onto the rocks.  Operator of Vessel 1's foot got stuck, she lost her balance and injured her right ankle.  She stated that after initially contacting Great Lakes, her call was disconnected and she called the Coat Guard to advise of the situation.  As Operator of Vessel 1 and Operator of Vessel 2, climbed up the rock slope at the Port of  Cleveland, USCG BOAT. The USCG transported both operators to Great Lakes Watersports, where they were met by the Cleveland EMS and transported Operator of Vessel 1 for her injuries to Metro Hospital where she reported having a concussion with no loss of consciousness and possible broken right ankle, pending x-ray results.


BARDID: OH-2019-0114
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Park-Harsha Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 10, 2019 at approx. 1800 hours a skiing accident occurred at East Fork SP, Harsha Lake just west of Reisinger Boat ramp.  Accident involved a single boat and tandem wake boarders. Operator, and occupant  number one, of vessel traveling approx. 17.3 mph in unknown direction  of travel while occupant number two and four were wake boarding.  

Occupant number two was in front and on starboard side of vessel and occupant number four was in rear and on port side of vessel.  Occupant number two  released from tow rope and began drifting toward port side. Occupant number four released and began drifting toward starboard side.  At this time occupant number four had enough momentum to strike occupant number two with wake board in the left jaw area causing injury beyond first aid.  Occupant number two was recovered by vessel and occupants then transported to Bethel-Tate Ramp.  Victim was transported by Bethel-Tate EMS to Clermont Mercy Hospital for treatment. Passenger admitted to using alcohol.


BARDID: OH-2019-0115
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at a slip at the marina. Vessel 2 was pulling into a slip to the right of vessel #2. At one point allegedly vessel #2's left rear hit vessel #1's right rear portion, causing damage to vessel #1. There was no reportable damage to vessel #2.


BARDID: OH-2019-0117
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake Erie
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was dousing the sail to motor into the river before a storm when a strong gust of wind caught the mail sail and capsized the vessel.  Operator of vessel 1 climbed on top of the capsized vessel for 9.5 hours before being rescued by a Good Samaritan. Vessel was towed to shore by commercial salvage.


BARDID: OH-2019-0118
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservior
NearestCityorTown: Mt. Sterling
County: Pickaway
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was at idle speed while he was in a no wake zone at Deer Creek Lake boating swimming area.  The operator put the vessel in neutral, so the passenger could operate the vessel.  When the passenger put the vessel into gear, the vessel’s motor stalled.  

The operator went back to the captain’s chair.  When the operator started the vessel’s motor up again, smoke was rolling out of the battery compartment.  

The operator grabbed the vessel’s fire extinguisher and removed the chair on top of the battery compartment.  When the chair was removed, the operator saw flames and used the fire extinguisher to put the fire out.  The fire melted the wires that were connected to the battery, damaged the battery, and started melting the material under the seat.  The vessel was towed to the Harding ramp by a Natural Resource Officer.


BARDID: OH-2019-0119
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was leaving the channel at the mouth of the Portage River entering Lake Erie. As the operator started to throttle up, the boat hesitated. Then there was an explosion. Passenger 3 was sitting on the motor cover when the explosion occurred.  When passenger 3 landed on the boat he broke his ankle. All three passengers then entered the water to avoid burning vessel. All three passengers were picked up out of the water by good Samaritan. The vessel then sank.


BARDID: OH-2019-0121
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/23/19 between 1830-hours and 1900-hours Operator # 1 launched Vessel # 1 from Edgewater Park Marina in Cleveland, Ohio in Cuyahoga County. 

Operator # 1 exits the Edgewater Cut North into Lake Erie open water and observes a disabled jet ski off the port side of Vessel # 1. Operator # 1 switches Vessel # 1 astern to aid the disabled jet ski. 

Operator # 1 acknowledges that they are drifting close to the breakwater on the north side of Edgewater Marina with the wind direction NE. 

Operator # 1 switches Vessel # 1 to forward gear, but Vessel # 1 does not respond to the apparent change in gear or apparent application of throttle. Vessel # 1 then drifts into the North Breakwater of the Edgewater Marina with the starboard side to the rocks. Occupants 1-4 then exit the craft onto the rocks with help from fisherman on shore. Operator # 1 and Occupant # 2 attempt to keep the vessel from crashing repeatedly into the rocks but are unable to keep the vessel from doing so as it continues to drift west. Vessel # 1 then spins °180 and is now against the North Breakwater with its port side against the rocks and continuing to drift west. Vessel # 1 continues to drift west until it reaches a walkway from the North Lot at Edgewater Park approximately 200 yards east of the Edgewater Pier in position N°41’29.567” W°81’44.141” where it is secured with lines to the rocks at approximately 2106-hours. After a rise in wind speed, wave height and repeatable crashing into the rocks for several hours, the hull of Vessel # 1 suffers a catastrophic failure and begins to take on water. Vessel # 1 begins to swamp and ultimately capsizes at 2257-hours. Vessel # 1 is then found on Edgewater Beach on 08/24/19 at approximately 0800-hours capsized and aground.


BARDID: OH-2019-0122
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON August 18th, 2019 Operator of vessel 1 and her friend rented two 11' Kayaks from Great Lakes Watersports. At approximately 1545 hrs a sudden storm front moved in from Lake Erie causing high winds, and heavy rain. At this time, the operator of vessel 1, was in the vicinity of the Cleveland Inner Harbor, Port of Cleveland, just east of the Cuyahoga River.  As the weather severity increased, the operator lost her balance and capsized Vessel 1 while attempting to return to Great Lakes Watersports.  She was unable to re-board Vessel 1 and was subsequently washed up onto the rocks at the Port of Cleveland. Her friend paddled her Kayak to the rocks where she voluntarily exited her kayak to render aid to the operator of vessel 1.  At this time Operator of vessel 1 discovered she had approx. 1-2 inch lacerations on the bottom of her foot near her arch.. She believed her injury occurred sometime between capsizing and moving about the rocks to reach safety.  Operator of vessel 1 and her friend were all retrieved from the rocks by Cleveland Metro park Police and transported to Great Lakes Watersports.  The Operator of vessel 1 injury appeared to require medical attention, however she refused to have EMS respond to check it. The Operator of Vessel 1, stated she would be transporting herself to a Medical facility to have the wound cleaned  and stitched up.


BARDID: OH-2019-0123
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put IN Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was coming into the Marina and while they were trying to dock alongside Vessel 2, the operator lost control of the bow and the anchor scrapped along the gunwale of Vessel 2 causing noticeable damage.


BARDID: OH-2019-0124
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Vessel #1 anchored vessel approx. 100 feet offshore of his campsite #92 at Kelley's Island SP at around 8 pm, on August 30th, 2019.  The vessel was anchored in chest deep water, using a Danforth anchor and mushroom anchor from the bow.  Both anchors were attached by approx. 20 feet of line.  The vessel was also tied to shore from the stern.  The owner last checked on the vessel around 11 pm on August 30th, 2019.  Around 0530-0600, on August 31st, 2019, the owner found the vessel had washed ashore.  The vessel had swamped and had major hull damage from being pushed against the rocks by 3-5 foot waves.  Commercial salvage removed the vessel and it was towed to the launch ramp at Kelley's Island SP and removed from the water.


BARDID: OH-2019-0125
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 1, 2019 at approximately 1200-hours, Operator # 1 and Occupant # 2 launches Vessel # 1 from Great Lakes Watersports LLC. on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio (Event # 1).  Vessel # 1 was paddled by Operator # 1 and Occupant # 2 downstream towards the mouth of the Cuyahoga River.  

Operator # 1 leaned to one side of Vessel # 1 and fell overboard, capsizing Vessel # 1 and throwing Occupant # 2 into the water (Event # 2). Operator # 1 advised Occupant # 2 that she must have “overcompensated”. Operator # 1 is improperly wearing her life vest and begins to struggle to keep her head above the water. Occupant # 2 climbs aboard Vessel # 1 and attempts to pull Operator # 1 aboard with the help of two additional paddleboard operators and a powerboat operator but are unable to do so. 

Operator # 1 slips underwater several times and loses consciousness and stops breathing. Cleveland Metro Parks Marine Unit Rangers arrive on scene, pull Operator # 1 aboard their vessel and begin CPR. Cleveland Metro Parks Marine Unit Rangers transport Operator # 1 to Edgewater Boat Ramp and transfer Operator # 1 to an awaiting Cleveland EMS Ambulance that transports her to Metro Hospital. While at Metro Hospital, the staff obtains a pulse for Operator # 1 but she ultimately passes away on September 2, 2019.


BARDID: OH-2019-0127
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was sitting and watching the airshow with a friend who was also on a PWC. Their other friend on Vessel 1 was headed for them at a high rate of speed but, Vessel 2 could tell he couldn’t see him, because another vessel was passing by creating a blind spot. 

Vessel 2 operator jumped off the PWC as Vessel 1 side swiped him. Vessel 2 operator was injured by his own PWC as it hit him while he was in the water. Vessel 2 was not under power it was pushed by the impact of vessel 1. Operator 2 went to the hospital for a sore back and dislocated left shoulder.


BARDID: OH-2019-0128
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky Fork Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hillsboro
County: Highland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west in the open zone of Rocky Fork Lake. Vessel 1, was pulling a towable with 2 occupants. Vessel 1 changed directions and began traveling east.  The towable struck a wave during the turn.  The towable ejected the occupants. The occupants struck each other causing non -life threatening injury to both.


BARDID: OH-2019-0129
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-2-19 I was dispatched to the Edgewater Marina regarding a 32 foot boat that had rolled over. At the Marina I met with boat Owner/operator who stated he was on his vessel with 7 friends watching the air show  when he noticed his swim platform was under water. He switched his bilge pumps to manual and it would not start. He then noticed the battery compartment was underwater. He had his occupants put on life jackets while he started the engine and made for shore. Only 1 engine would start and he called 911 while the partially submerged engine struggled to run.

 Coast guard intercepted the boat near the break wall out from the Browns Stadium. They tied off and all occupants boarded the Coast Guard vessel while they tried to pump water from the boat. The pumps could not keep up with the water entering the vessel and it was cut free and proceeded to roll over. The boat continued to drift south and settled on the breakwall.

All occupants uninjured,and advised they heard the bilges working before the incident . The Owner/ operator had the boat removed the following day and at this time all the seals were intact and the mechanic was unable to determine where the boat was taking in water.


BARDID: OH-2019-0130
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Edgewater Park/Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel one was engaged in fishing. The operator of vessel one fell overboard. vessel one continued underway while unmanned. Lake County Medical Examiner report indicated that the incident was an accident. Drowning was found to be the cause of death for the vessel operator.


BARDID: OH-2019-0131
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bazetta
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling north to south on Mosquito Lake approximately 75-100 feet from the shore of an island.  Operator#1 stated he struck a submerged object causing the motor to stall. Upon restarting the motor and moving the vessel forward and reverse he heard scraping sounds along the bottom of the boat.

After removing Vessel#1 from the water operator#1 observe a broken motor skeg, scrape marks on the stainless steel prop and scrape marks to the bottom of both pontoons.

Operator#1 stated he was in approximately 4-5 foot of water at the time the damage occurred


BARDID: OH-2019-0132
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway at a stated speed of 15 MPH when the Operator of Vessel saw a red flashing light on shore and failed to notice the light was on the other side of the Conneaut Harbor break wall and not the entrance to the harbor. 

Vessel 1 struck the west break wall around 30 yards from the harbor entrance. Vessel 1 was still under power and was in transit to Conneaut Boat Ramp when a U. S. Coast Guard vessel on patrol noticed vessel 1, under power with no navigation lights and made contact with vessel. 

The Operator of vessel1, stated that after the collision vessel 1, he had and electrical failure causing the navigation lights and other equipment to stop working.  Vessel 1, was also taking on water.  Vessel 1 was loaded on trailer prior to my arrival but upon my arrival I observed heavy fiberglass damage to the bow and center line of the vessel.  

The Operator of vessel 1 stated that he was not familiar with the area and harbor.  Both the operator and passenger on vessel had minor injuries and cuts to chin area and fingers from the collision, both refused medical treatment above first aid.  

Weather conditions at the time were stated to be dark with rough water and waves of five feet.


BARDID: OH-2019-0133
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityorTown: New Richmond
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 09/08/2019 I was notified about a boat fire at the New Richmond boat ramp. Vessel #1, had caught on fire for unknown reason while the engine was running in the water near the public ramp.  While vessel #2 was nearby and had suffered heat damage and soot damage. Vessel #1 was then eventually put out by New Richmond FD. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: OH-2019-0135
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskingum River
NearestCityorTown: McConnelsville
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading South on the Muskingum River below the Rocky Lock and Dam.  Vessel #1 struck an unidentifiable submerged object causing damage to the hull of the vessel. Vessel #1 started to take on water.  Vessel #1 was a total loss.


BARDID: OH-2019-0136
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
AccidentCause3: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was anchored off Edgewater Middle Beach, Cleveland, OH. While anchored, the anchor was either not set properly and began to drift onto the beach, or the vessel began to take on water through a crack in the starboard quarter of the hull. The vessel was ultimately pushed onto the beach, requiring it to be towed off. ON 9/2/19 the operator stated he was making arrangements to have the vessel towed off the beach on 9/3/19. At this time, the vessel was undamaged and only needed to be pulled into deeper water. ON 9/5/19, the Coast Guard was contacted about this vessel still grounded on the beach, and now leaking oil.  The vessel as towed from the beach by Cleveland Marine towing, and removed from the at Edgewater Marina. USCG MSU Cleveland to handle the pollution response. On 9/12/19, the owner of Vessel #1 returned a call to SMPD stating that the operator was allowed to take the vessel for a test ride, as he was anticipating purchasing the vessel.  The operator did not request an immediate tow when the vessel became grounded because he was not familiar with the process.


BARDID: OH-2019-0137
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Thru-Hull Fitting
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling from Beaver Creek Marina to Kelly's Island when the operator noticed the vessel speed was reduced and listing to the starboard. Operator throttled down and noticed the vessel was taking on water.  While the operator was checking fuses in the cabin the vessel capsized causing five passenger to fall overboard.  Operator and passenger four left the cabin through a hatch. Vessel one then sank, and a good Samaritan pulled all seven people out of the water.

After investigation, officers learned a thru-hull fitting on the starboard stern of the vessel hull was not in the proper position.


BARDID: OH-2019-0138
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the Jet Ski hit a wake when he was turning, causing him to fall forward.  His neck area impacted the handlebars. At the scene of the incident, the driver was in and out of consciousness, and the left side of his body had no movement.  At the hospital, it was found that the impact of the handlebars had severed his carotid artery, causing a stroke. Emergency surgery was done, with three stints to relieve the clots.  The male driver was alert the following morning, he remembered the accident occurring, however nothing afterwards.  The male at the time still had left side paralysis on his body.


BARDID: OH-2019-0139
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling South West into Sandusky Bay and ran aground on the bay point sand bar approx. 20-25 feet North East.  20-25 feet north east of the tall range marker.  No injuries and damage to both rudders.


BARDID: OH-2019-0140
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling to the West Harbor entrance the operator struck the outside break wall just left of the green lit channel marker. Operator was not used to operating at night and was intoxicated. No reportable injuries.


BARDID: OH-2019-0141
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling approx. 6 mph. Vessel 2 was traveling approx. 25 mph and passing an unknown vessel and when he completed his pass, he collided with vessel 1's port bow then side. 

Vessel 2 had attempted to turn to the port at the last minute making contact on his starboard bow then side.  This sent the operator of vessel #1 into the passenger seat causing injury to his lower back.  I checked vessel 1 navigation lights and they were working properly.


BARDID: OH-2019-0144
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel went from Rocky River to Cleveland. The Occupants went to dinner at Alley Cat which is up the Cuyahoga River. The Operator had one beer in route and two glasses of wine during dinner.  Vessel left the Cuyahoga River and was in route to Rocky River.  The intended route was inside the federal breakwall and through the Edgewater Cut, then going out onto the open water. The Operator stated the curtains were up for the first time this year, and he was looking out through clear vinyl.  The vessel has a combined navigation system.  The Operator stated the chart plotter was displaying on the entire screen.  He state the radar was on, but he didn't have it displaying. 

The Operator saw red and green lights and mistook them for lights showing the entrance to the Edgewater Cut, while coming from the east.  The occupant never saw the breakwall.  The vessel hit the breakwall and stayed on it.  Occupant 2 and 3 were injured as a result of the collision.

All four occupants then put on personal floatation devices.  They were preparing to deploy distress signals when the Coast Guard arrived. The Coast Guard got everyone on board and took them to Edgewater Ramp.


BARDID: OH-2019-0145
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck an unseen and unmarked submerged object causing vessel to lean heavily.  This caused a leak around the prop shaft on the Starboard Motor with water coming on board.  While taking vessel to dock to check for damages, operator struck the dock causing a hole in the fiberglass on the  Starboard  side. Vessel was towed and lifted out of water before it sank.  After lifted there is fiberglass damage below the waterline from the submerged object.


BARDID: OH-2019-0146
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sherrodsville
County: Tuscarawas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel #1 stated he backed out of his dock at Atwood Lake Boats Marina Slip, pulled away from the dock, and proceeded toward dock I.  The operator of vessel #1 stated he got sweat in his eyes and went to wipe the sweat out while he was wiping the sweat out of his eyes vessel #1 struck vessel #2, that was moored on dock, causing damage to the starboard side of vessel #2.


BARDID: OH-2019-0147
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was sailing Northbound about 4 miles north of Lorain, Ohio.  Lake waves were 2ft. or less and light west wind.  Rain started as gale approached from the west.  Persons began to go below.  High west winds hit suddenly and capsized boat to starboard.  None of the occupants wore life jackets. 

Occupants were able to climb onto overturned hull.  One had working cell phone and was able to text or email their place of employment in Cleveland at about 1630hrs. They in turn notified US Coast Guard Station Cleveland.  A 45'RBM left Cleveland. Vermilion PD and Lorain Marine Patrol also notified. Lorain County Sheriff NBI boat happened to be on patrol and heard the radio Pan-Pan.  They arrived first at about 1720hrs, and took all 8 occupants aboard their boat.

Only minor injuries were reported, and all were taken to USCG Station Lorain.  Vessel salvaged by Tow Boat US.


BARDID: OH-2019-0148
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Reservoir Porage Lakes
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 22, 2019 at approximately 1610 vessel #1: The operator/owner notice the watercraft began taking on a significant amount of water in East Reservoir Activity zone.  After realizing the amount of water his vessel had taken on, he drove to the nearest shoreline to beach the vessel.  The vessel was removed the following day.  After removing the vessel it was determined the wood hull had not been properly maintained.


BARDID: OH-2019-0150
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was North of Huron and operator could not start engine due to a dead or low battery.  Vessel 1 drifted to shore and grounded north of Huron.  Coast Guard Station Marblehead pulled vessel off the rocks and towed to Huron Boat Ramp, where it was pulled from the water.


BARDID: OH-2019-0151
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling west then changed course to South to avoid sand bar. Vessel #1 then became grounded on sand bar and tried to back off.  Vessel #1 then spun 180 degrees and listed onto its port side.


BARDID: OH-2019-0152
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Thornville
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 22, 2019 at approximately 4:30 PM operator of vessel #1 was driving west on Buckeye Lake when it struck a dredge line.  The lower unit was dislodged from the transom causing water to enter into the bilge.  A nearby pontoon boat hooked up a tow line to the bow eye of vessel #1 and towed it to the North Shore ramps.  Boat #1 was then placed on a boat trailer and removed from the lake.


BARDID: OH-2019-0153
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was returning to the Chippewa Boat ramp after fishing at approx 10:00 pm.  Vessel #1 struck the island in front of the Chippewa ramp, this grounded the vessel on the rocks.  The operator was able to push the vessel off the rocks and make it to the ramp.  The operator was not injured.  The operator claimed a combination of the weather, darkness, and vision being restricted by his bright GPS screen contributed to the accident.


BARDID: OH-2019-0154
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-11-18 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 18, 2019 at 09:26 hours the body of an African American male was recovered from Lake Erie North of the East 55th Street Marina in Cleveland, Ohio, Victim 1. The victim 1 was later identified by ID on his person. The boat was never located or recovered. He was thought to have been fishing alone at the time. Last contact with victim was on November 17, 2019 at 22:36 hours when victim spoke to a friend on the phone. Final cause of death is pending final coroner’s report most likely to be ruled accidental drowning. Cause of the boating accident is unknown at this time due to no witnesses and boat never being recovered. 

This report is not complete.  Still pending  and we have not received the Coroner's report.


BARDID: OH-2019-0156
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Darby Bend Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hilliard
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 operator was on Darby Bend Lake Fishing from a Kayak.  The operator was on the water for roughly 2 hours.  The operator noticed the Kayak was starting to sag and go under in the bow.  The operator began to head towards the launch ramp.  When in the middle of the lake the front end went under and caused the operator into the water.  The Kayak flipped when the operator tried to re-board.

The operator state he was in the 42 degree water for roughly 30 minutes. Fire and EMS arrived on scene and rescued the operator.  The operator was transported to Doctors West for medical treatment.

Two fishing poles estimated at $300, a cell phone est. at $100, a jacket estimated at $50, and car keys which will need replaced were lost when the Kayak flipped over.


BARDID: OH-2019-0158
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityorTown: West Carrollton
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels one and two (Kayaks) were paddling with the current on the Great Miami River in Montgomery County near West Carrollton. Vessel two encountered a strainer and the operator turned to port and stopped against the debris that spanned the width of the river. Vessel one struck the port stern of vessel two, then struck the strainer bow-first.

The operator of vessel one removed the spay -skirt and performed an emergency exit from the kayak under the surface of the water.  The operator retained control of her paddle and was flushed by the current under the strainer.  The operator surfaced downstream of the strainer and ferried river-left to shore.

Vessel one, with some equipment, surfaced and remained grounded on upstream side of the strainer.

Among the equipment in the Kayak was an insulin pump the operator required to manage a medical condition.  The operator of vessel one was separated from that pump for a period of time as emergency personnel recovered the boat and equipment.  The operator of vessel one suffered complications from that medical condition, was transported from the scene by EMS for evaluation.

Vessel two suffered no damage and no loss. The operator of vessel two was able to navigate over the strainer, then to shore downstream without further incident.


BARDID: OH-2019-0159
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Willowick
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/3/2019 about 4pm a vessel was walleye fishing when a storm hit. An occupant of the boat said that they were having trouble staying ahead of the wind with the oncoming storm. The engine made funny noises and gave out. They did not think to put the anchor out. They drifted to shore and were able to get off the boat unharmed and get help.


BARDID: OH-2020-0001
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-01-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Misplaced vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tucked behind the duck blind while the owner was duck hunting.  After about 25 minutes of hunting the owner looked out and saw his Kayak floating away across the lake.  He suspects the wind and waves may have pushed it out from behind the duck blind and out into open water.  He watched it float away in a NE direction until he lost sight of it.  As of the time of this report it has not been located.


BARDID: OH-2020-0002
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sparrow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Cadiz
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was drifting while fishing and drifted into log. Occupant #3 was startled by the log hitting the vessel and moved inside of the vessel causing him to fall out to the vessel.  

Occupant #3 was pulled back into the vessel, but the vessel filled with water causing the stern of the vessel to go under water.  

Operator #1, Occupants#2 and #3 all fell into the water.  Operator#1 and Occupant #2, made it to shore while Occupant #3 was found to be attached to the electric motor underwater.  

Operator #1 was not injured; Occupant #2 was taken to a hospital for treatment and released and Occupant #3 was pronounced deceased at Harrison Community Hospital at 15:51 hours. Investigation pending but, vessel overload and improper number of PFD's appear to be factors in the incident.


BARDID: OH-2020-0003
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Holland
County: Pickaway
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling on the lake when his canoe took a sharp turn and capsized. The operator fell into the water in his ice fishing gear until another fisherman came and took him to the beach.  He was transported to the hospital to be treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2020-0004
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Huntsville
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating Vessel 1 travelling E/B off the S/W corner of Tecumseh Island. Due to improper loading there was a dangerous reduction in freeboard in the starboard stern allowing water to enter Vessel 1 through the vent and over the gunwhale impacting the balance of the vessel. When Vessel 1 executed a turn (N/B), Operator 1 was thrown out of the vessel. Vessel 1 then struck the south side of Tecumseh island and swamped.


BARDID: OH-2020-0005
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Licking River
NearestCityorTown: Heath
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was on the Licking River attempting to evacuate people from their homes due to the flooded river. He ran into a bridge that he thought he could fit under but as he tried to go under his outboard motor struck the bottom of the bridge and left the motor disabled causing him to float down the river with no power.

He struck a tree that caused his boat to begin swamping and said he had to hold onto a tree for 45 minutes waiting to be rescued.


BARDID: OH-2020-0006
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky River
NearestCityorTown: Lakewood
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling North in Rocky River near the mouth.  Vessel became swamped and capsized. Occupant #1 and #2 entered the water and drifted into Lake Erie. Both occupants were wearing their Personal Flotation Devices.


BARDID: OH-2020-0007
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityorTown: Harpersfield
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Kayak operator got caught in a strainer, another Kayaker came along and assisted with freeing the operator from Kayak 1, but could not get the kayak free.  To this date the Kayak has not been found.  No injuries.


BARDID: OH-2020-0008
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky River
NearestCityorTown: Valley City
County: Medina
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Misplaced vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03-28-2020 at approximately 1535 hours, the owner of the vessel (described as occupant 2 in the WICR form) was on shore attempting to launch his Kayak when the elevated waters of the Rocky River West Branch swept the Kayak away.  The Kayak has not been recovered to date.


BARDID: OH-2020-0009
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Vermilion
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling to Cranberry Creek Marina ran out of fuel.  Vessel 1 drifted aground near Vermilion. Vessel 1 then swamped and was damaged over night by being into the rocks.


BARDID: OH-2020-0012
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator was alcohol impaired.  There were large waves on Lake Erie when the operator of vessel 1 went out.  While trying to return to the Huron River, the operator missed the entrance by 1.09 NM.  The engine stalled and would not restart. Vessel 1 drifted into the rocks. 

Passenger 2 was attempting to get off vessel 1 and was pinned between the boat and the rocks on shore, causing his injuries.  A police officer and operator 1 were able to get passenger2 to shore.  The boat was then swamped with the operator on board. The police officer was able to get the operator a PFD and then assisted the operator to shore.  The boat was then destroyed by the waves and rocks.


BARDID: OH-2020-0013
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Sidney
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel operator observed the danger sign on the east bank of the river.  Vessel 3 Operator exited his vessel on the west bank to check the area near the dam then advised others to head towards the east bank.  

Vessel 1, operator struggled to make headway to the east bank.  Vessel 2 operator left the east bank to attempt to tow vessel 1, telling vessel 1 operator #1, to hold on to the line on the bow of his vessel.  

Vessel 1, operator #1 struggled to hold on to the line, letting go twice.  Vessel 1 was swept over the lowhead dam. Vessel 2 operator attempted to rescue Vessel 1, paddling over the lowhead dam.  Vessel 1 was flushed downstream.  Vessel 2, was also flushed downstream.  

Vessel 3, operator launched his vessel below the dam on the west bank and rescued vessel 1, operator #1, who was floating face down approximately eighty yards downstream.  Vessel 3, operator started CPR on Vessel 1, Operator #1, until first responders arrived on scene.  City of Sidney Park Ranger rescued Vessel 1 by throwing a line from the bridge and pulling the operator out of the recirculating current of the dam.  

Operator of Vessel 1 were both transported to local hospital.  Operator #1, was then quickly air lifted to Miami Valley Trauma Unit where she died two days later. V1 occupant was later transferred to Miami Valley Hospital where she was treated and later released.  The body of Vessel 2 was recovered thirteen days later approximately a half mile downstream from the lowhead dam.  Vessel 3 operator was unharmed.


BARDID: OH-2020-0015
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Creek
NearestCityorTown: Cortland
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1, after launching his vessel, turned the blowers on for approximately four minutes.  He then stared the vessel; it ran briefly then stalled out. 

 The operator tried to start it a second time and he heard a loud boom and the vessel caught fire in the middle of the floor.  The Operator attempted to extinguish the fire with a bottle of water.  

After roughly 30 second the fire started to take over the vessel.  The operator of vessel 1, jumped out and called 911.  Mecca Fire Department showed up with minutes and extinguished the fire.  Vessel 1 was a total loss due to extensive damage from the fire.  The only portion of vessel 1 that did not appear damaged was the exterior hull below the water line.


BARDID: OH-2020-0016
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mahoning River
NearestCityorTown: Warren
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 3, 2020 at 17:36 vessel 1 with operator 1 went over the dam on the Mahoning River in the area of Summit Street in Warren, Ohio. 

Operator 1 was tossed out of vessel 1 and trapped in the current below that dam for approximately 10 minutes before being tossed out of the current of the undertow. Victim 1 was pulled from the water by other individuals unresponsive and CPR was performed by first responders. Victim 1 was transported by EMS to Trumbull Memorial Hospital. As of May 5, 2020 victim 1 is still on the hospital sedated and on a ventilator. Vessel 1 has not been recovered from the Mahoning River and the owner and vessel information is unknown.  

As of August 31st, 2020, Victim 1 is still in a medical facility and is unable to speak, Medical diagnosis is an anoxic brain injury due to lack of oxygen.  Since Operator 1 was on the vessel alone and I have not been able to interview her due to her medical condition there is a lot of unknown information in this report.  I had viewed the area of the incident after that fact and noticed the area was poorly marked as to a dam hazard ahead although all official maps do show the dam and indicate not to approach.


BARDID: OH-2020-0017
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ladue Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Auburn Township
County: Geauga
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was sailing on Ladue Reservoir when the wind stopped in the direction of the sail thus causing the vessel to stall.  At this point operator 1 was attempting to re-position the mast and a gust of wind caused the vessel to tip over and take on water.  This capsized the vessel and put the operator into the water.


BARDID: OH-2020-0018
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was returning to shore on Vessel #1, taking the waves at a 45 degree angle on the port side.  He was plowing trying to keep the bow up when 3 successive waves came into the vessel.  At some point 2 more waves completely swamped the vessel.  

It started to capsize and ejected the 3 occupants. A good Samaritan vessel picked all 3 occupants from the water and returned them to shore.  The vessel was towed to shore by commercial salvage, where it was righted and de-watered. End of report.


BARDID: OH-2020-0019
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Strong north east wind pushed the vessel towards the rocks near Sawmill Creek Marina. Operator attempted to reposition vessel 1.  He went from forward gear to reverse gear, which stalled his engines. 

Vessel 1 drifted onto the eastern rock wall of Sawmill Creek Marina striking and grounding on its Starboard side.  The Port side engine was successfully restarted and throttled off the rocks and pulled into the marina dock.


BARDID: OH-2020-0020
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/24/20 at 5:24pm Vessel #1 was coasting into the dock at residence.  Person #5 got up to tie off boat while boat was coasting and slipped and fell into the water hitting his dock as he fell into the water.  Person #5 was transported by Refugee Canyon EMS to OSU hospital.

On 5/25/20 I made contact with person #3 the spouse of person #5 and was advised he was still in the hospital with a few cracked ribs.


BARDID: OH-2020-0021
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Twin Creek
NearestCityorTown: Franklin
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1, became separated from the rest of the group. She was paddling down the river. A paddler passing by noticed  Vessel 1 stuck in a strainer but did not see anyone around the vessel.  The paddler contacted another paddler from the group downriver and asked if he was looking for someone and notified him of the vessel stuck in the strainer.  The body of Operator of vessel 1 was recovered the following day from the strainer.  The operator had a .179 BAC and was documented as having smoked marijuana.


BARDID: OH-2020-0022
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Perrysburg
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway on the Maumee River near the Audubon Islands State Nature Preserve. Vessel 1 capsized and it's operator ejected upon entering the river's swift moving current.  

Operator was able to swim to the Audubon Island where Perrysburg Fire Department Rescue boat located and transferred the operator to the  mainland (Orleans Park Boat Ramp).  Operator sustained no injuries. Vessel 1 has not been recovered to date.


BARDID: OH-2020-0025
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading South East on Lake Erie towards Huron the operator of the vessel saw several of the commercial fish nets and was maneuvering through them.  He turned to starboard towards shore and the starboard engine in a commercial fish net.  Commercial Salvage cut the vessel free and towed it to safe harbor.


BARDID: OH-2020-0026
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel ran out of gas and was beached. the operator of vessel #1 then walked to Cranberry Creek and got fuel.  

He returned and refueled the boat.  The operator was able to get the motor restarted.  Due to the Northeast wind and building waves the operator and occupant #2 were having difficulty pushing the vessel away from shore.  

At some point the operator entered the vessel and occupant #2 was at the bow pushing and fell into the water.  

The operator was able to get vessel #1 away from shore but was swamped by a wave and the motor stopped running.  The operator was unable to restart the motor and vessel #1 drifted to downwind into a pier and completely swamped. The vessel was removed by commercial salvage. End of Report.


BARDID: OH-2020-0027
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/25/2020 on Lake Erie in Conneaut, Ohio, Vessel #1 is traveling SE towards Conneaut Harbor at approximately 140 degrees magnetic at approximately 25 mph.  Operator #1 does not see the west break water on Conneaut Harbor and strikes the wall at speed in position 441 58'13" W080 33' 39"(Event #1).

Operator #1 and Occupant #2 strike the console upon collision with the west break water and suffer significant trauma.  Occupant #3 and Occupant #4 are below in the cabin of Vessel #1 and suffer minor injuries.  Occupant #3 calls 911 and summons help.  

A good Samaritan transports EMS to the scene and transports Occupant 1-4 to shore. Occupants 1-4 are transported from the Conneaut Port Authority Dock to UH Conneaut Medical Center.


BARDID: OH-2020-0028
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityorTown: Geneva
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
I was dispatched to the Harpersfield Dam for a report of Kayakers stranded on the river. Upon his arrival he was advised the 4 Kayakers were rescued with no injuries but 2 Kayaks were still missing.  

The officer me with one of the Kayak owners who advised they launched from Harpserfield Dam and make it about a mile down stream when his daughter and her friend into an eddy and capsized.  

All 4 Kayakers made it to shore on a n outcropping but were stranded so they called 911. Geneva Fire picked them up in a boat. 2 Kayak went down stream but one was recovered that evening.


BARDID: OH-2020-0029
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lake
NearestCityorTown: Cortland
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 30, 2020, Vessel 1 was docked at the Causeway Boat Ramp at Mosquito Creek State Park. 

Vessel 2 was attempting to dock.  The operator of Vessel 2 noticed that the wind was pushing his vessel towards vessel 1.  The operator of vessel 2 attempted to correct the position of his vessel.  The operator of vessel 2 believed he was shifting into reverse when he shifted into drive and unintentionally drove his vessel into the port side of vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2020-0030
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Waterville
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator one in vessel one capsized while navigating a section of rapids, causing the operator to fall out of the vessel and strike here head on a rock.


BARDID: OH-2020-0032
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
There were 4 Hispanic males on board vessel number 1. Before they left the New Galena boat ramp, person number 4 jumped off the vessel and got back on. They went south down the east side of the lake along the shore toward the dam. They all had at least 1 beer. While the vessel was underway, person number 4 jumped off again. Person number 3, took his clothes off and jumped in. Person number 3 swam back to the boat, and person number 4 started struggling. Person number 1 jumped in to help person number 4. Person number 4 was too heavy for person number 1. Person number 2 threw a life jacket to person number 1. Person number 1 was helped back onto the boat, but person number 4 went under water. Person number 1 was unable to operate the boat at that point and it drifted into the dam. Person number 1 was transported by Orange Township to Riverside Hospital and was released yesterday. Person number 4 was recovered and pronounced at 1337 6/1/2020.


BARDID: OH-2020-0033
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-04 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with operator 1 and victim 2, onboard was on Lake Erie when the boat took on a large amount of water causing all but about four feet of the bow to go under water.  Operator 1, and victim 2, were able to put on PFD's, and were in the water for around 24 hours with a water temperature of 60 degrees before vessel was located with no victims.  Operator 1 was located about 24 hours after the vessel and victim 2, was located about 48 hours after the vessel was located.  Both operator 1 and victim 2, were wearing PFD's but were found deceased due to exposure.  The examination of the vessel and investigation found that vessel 1, had the engine block shift for unknown reasons due to not being bolted to the hull and secured.  The shifting of the motor caused the rubber seal/bellow to detach from the transom and outdrive allowing a large amount of water to quickly enter vessel 1.  Overall age and poor condition of the vessel was a factor in incident.  Operator 1 cause of death was exposure to the elements, hypothermia with acute methamphetamines' intoxication.  Operator 1's, drug use was found by the coroner as a result of toxicology test.  No information was found during the investigation to indicate that drug use was involved other then a past history of prior drug use by operator 1.  Victim 2, cause death was ruled to be hypothermia due to exposure because of water emersion in Lake Erie.


BARDID: OH-2020-0034
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was traveling Northeast, leaving the main entrance of Cleveland Harbor, when the vessel began taking on water and the engine was submerged causing loss of power.  Vessel became swamped and occupants put on PFDs and were retrieved by USCG vessel and good Samaritan vessel.  Upon further examination of vessel, scratches were located on the hull consistent with striking an object.


BARDID: OH-2020-0035
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was traveling southwest on a PWC and struck a wave caused by a vessel approximately 300' away.  Operator was ejected and struck by his vessel and was knocked unconscious. Operator of Vessel #1 was rescued by Witness #1 and Witness #2 and USCG.  Operator transported to Metro Health Hospital in Cleveland. Operator was wearing his PFD at the time of incident.


BARDID: OH-2020-0036
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Catawba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Unknown
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling from South Bass Island to Catawba Island State Park.  When they get closed to Catawba, they took a wake over the bow causing them to capsize and fall into the water. Another person in their group assisted them until the USCG arrived to pull them out of the water. No injuries. Operator said she had a boaters education course but out state computer system was down and i could not verity.


BARDID: OH-2020-0037
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Dayton
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol on June 7, 2020, at approximately 16:50, I received a dispatch that a Jet Skier broke his leg at Eastwood Lake at the PWC area.  

Upon my arrival a male later identified was sitting on a Jet Ski complaining of leg and ankle pain.  Dayton Medic arrived and loaded him for Miami Valley Hospital. I took the operator information and he verbally told me what happened at the time.  I check with all the people he was with and no one saw what happened. I did not see any signs of intoxication.

I took all the 1999 Kawasaki Jet Ski information from the boat registration and it expires in 2021.  I took pictures of the boat's HIN. I completed a vessel safety check on the Jet Ski, and found the only violation was his numbers were not displayed properly; wrong size and spacing.  The Jet Ski was released back to the owner.

I went to Miami Valley Hospital to get a statement from the operator. He was not able to write in English so, his daughter wrote the statement for him and signed it.  It was confirmed at the hospital that his right ankle area is broken.

The operator stated that he was going straight riding the Jet Ski alone in the middle of the lake.  He was sitting on the Jet ski balancing on his toes.  He hit a wake about 18 to 24 inches high.  He went down into the swell then back up lunching the ski into the air.  He landed hard losing his footing causing his ankle to brake and toss him from the Jet Ski.  He was able to get back up on the Jet Ski and return to shore.  He state he was wearing a type 3 life jacket(a water ski type of life jacket) and showed me the jacket. He told me that he has approximately two years experience riding a jet ski.


As a side comment, I talked to this group about an hour earlier doing stunts and spins in front of the no wake buoys.  They were also going in the wrong traffic direction, explaining to them traffic flows in a counterclockwise direction. No written citation or warnings were issued at this time.


BARDID: OH-2020-0038
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearfork Mohican River
NearestCityorTown: Loudonville
County: Ashland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 11, 2020 at approximately 19:15 hours, I was informed of a vessel that was lost on the Clearfork of the Mohican River on May 24, 2020.  The owner reported that his canoe was lost on the river on May 24th, 2020 and he has not been able to locate the vessel to this date.

The operator/owner informed me that his vessel was an aluminum canoe. He states that there were 3 occupants on board the vessel while they were on the Clerfork of the Mohican.  

The water was swift, and they came in contact with a strainer on river right.  They attempted to avoid the strainer and capsized the vessel.  

The vessel was then swept down-stream.  The operator/owner was accompanied by 2 other occupants on board the vessel. None of the subjects were injured during the incident.

 All subject stated they were wearing PFD's at the time of the incident.  The operator/owner advised me that he had searched for his vessel for a few days following the incident but has been unable to locate the vessel at this time. 

 The owner/operator and the officers have reached out to local liveries in an attempt to locate the Ohio watercraft without success.


BARDID: OH-2020-0039
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Belle Center
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Unknown
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel two was observed by a third party striking docked vessel one in the starboard aft causing damage.


BARDID: OH-2020-0040
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearfork Mohican River
NearestCityorTown: Loudonville
County: Ashland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 23, 2020, at approximately 19:07 hours, the ODNR dispatch received a phone call from operator/owner of Sandusky, OH. The Operator/owner advised that he had been canoeing on the Clearfork of the Mohican River on this day and lost his boat due to the extreme river conditions.  

I made contact with the Operator/owner who advised that he had lost a green canoe, after capsizing in the river and the boat was washed down river. I advised the Operator/owner that I had recently spoke with an individual about the vessels that he located trapped against a tree in the river. 

I advised that they were most likely his boats.  The operator/owner wanted to know how we were going to retrieve the boats, in which I advised him that due to the river conditions at this time, it was not safe for us or himself to get back into the river to retrieve his boats.  

I advised him that once the river levels dropped and the river was safe to access, that he would be able to retrieve his vessel.  I also advised him that is we recovered his boats or they were turned in, that we would contact him to return him his boats.  

On June 4, 2020, at 16:30, the Operator/owner called my state phone and advised me that he had located and recovered his green canoe, but was completed destroyed and was a total loss.  Since speaking with the Operator/owner on June 4, 2020 he has not returned any of my phone calls.  The full report, documenting my attempts to follow up with the Operator/owner can be viewed in RMS report number 20NR0002495


BARDID: OH-2020-0041
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked on the courtesy dock at Cheshire ramp waiting for a food delivery, occupied with four occupants.  

Vessel #2 was occupied by the Operator and his wife, son and two grandchildren.  The Operator was launching his boat off of his trailer. 

 The Operator advised that wake from another boat had made his boat move rapidly towards the courtesy dock.  It was then that the operator tried to control his boat and ended up hitting the throttle and getting his hand stuck underneath the throttle hitting the left side of #1 and causing a crack and then glancing off the left side. 

 Witness statements also advised that the operator upon launching his boat was full throttle in reverse, causing recklessness and then all other statements are cohesive. On vessel #1, one of the occupants, fifth teen year old was complaining that she had some neck pain. Medics arrived and did a check, and parents advised they would take her to a local doctor. No other injuries were reported.

Upon arrival, I was able to visibly see some of the damage on Vessel #1 on the left side just underneath the window, and on the window itself. The fiberglass appeared to be crack. 6/15/2020 the operator of vessel #1, emailed  me pictures once the boat was out of the water, there were no estimates for damages.

On 6/15/2020, I spoke with the Operator of vessel #2, on the phone and he advised that he did have damage to his vessel once he was able to see it out of the water, he will be sending pictures later today. The operator of vessel #2, that he did have an injury from his hand being stuck under the throttle. He advised that he had severely sprained his right hand.


BARDID: OH-2020-0043
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami
NearestCityorTown: Miamitown
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/14/2020, three canoers were paddling the Great Miami River. Their vessel took on water while traversing a set of rapids.  The overloaded vessel capsized and ejected all three operators. Specifically, the vessel had a combined people and gear weight of 635 lbs. Operator #1 was pinned against a tree and suffered a hip injury.


BARDID: OH-2020-0045
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:38:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
NearestCityorTown: Medina
County: Medina
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants of vessel #1 boarded the vessel that was located on the edge of a private pond at a residence in Medina Township, OH. Occupants of vessel were all consuming alcohol prior to boarding the vessel. Toxicology reports determined that both Occupant #1 and Occupant #2 were impaired. 

Occupant #1 used a single paddle to move the watercraft into the middle of the pond. Occupant #2 stood up and started to dance inside the vessel, causing the vessel to capsize and all occupants entered the water. 

Occupant #3 was able to make it to shore and run to the residence for assistance. Occupant #3 and Witness #1 jumped into the water to attempt to rescue Occupant #1 but were unsuccessful. 

Occupant #1 and #2 were fatally injured in the incident. None of the occupants were wearing PFDs and there were no PFDs on the watercraft


BARDID: OH-2020-0046
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was plowing near shore when grounded on the southern section of the Bay Point sandbar in the Sandusky Bay, near Marblehead, OH


BARDID: OH-2020-0047
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was leaving a dock at the Cheshire Boat Ramp.  There was a boat still on a trailer in front of vessel #1 that was prepping to leave. Vessel #1 struck the vessel on the trailer (vessel #2) as Vessel #1 was leaving the dock.  The winds were moderate.


BARDID: OH-2020-0048
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityorTown: Craig Beach Village
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were travelling north alongside each other under the route 76 west bound lane in the no wake zone.

Vessels #1 and #2 began to transition from the “no wake” zone to the “open” zone. Both Vessels began to accelerate when a wave struck Vessel#1 causing the operator to be thrown from the PWC and onto Vessel#2 striking his right side on top of Vessel#2.  Operator1 fell into the water and was struck with bow of Vessel #2.

The victim boarded vessel #1 and both vessels returned to the beach area were their family were gathered.


Lane Ambulance was at the beach for a prior call and operator1decided to get looked at due to having pain in his right side and right hip area.  EMS assessed a possible broken leg and injured ribs.  He was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown for treatment.  Upon follow-up he sustained 2 fractured right ribs and a fracture to his hip.


BARDID: OH-2020-0050
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling from Cedar Point Marina to the Cove on the Sandusky Bay in plow mode.  Vessel 2 was trolling at 1.7 mph toward Cedar Point. Vessel 1 never saw vessel 2 and struck vessel 2 on the port side. 

Impact angle was approximate 305 degrees. Both occupants on vessel 2 entered the water and vessel 2 sunk.  Vessel 1 operator and passenger stayed on scene and assisted the two people in the water.


BARDID: OH-2020-0051
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was approaching mouth of Portage River and put Vessel 1, into neutral to yield to traffic.  A wake came over the bow swamping the vessel.  All person aboard the vessel then jumped in the water. The vessel then capsized.


BARDID: OH-2020-0052
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tappan Lake
NearestCityorTown: Uhriichsville
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting near the no wake buoy adjacent the State Route 250 rest area.  The owner/operator had difficulty restarting the motor and the key fell in the water. 

The ignition is located on the starboard even with the gunwale. The owner/operator entered the water to retrieve the key.  Upon recovering the key the owner/operator was not able to swim back to the boat and was witnessed submerging. 

The key was later recovered by witnesses. No personal floatation device was worn.  A type 2 person floatation device was thrown to the victim by a passenger onboard.  The victim was recovered by divers 2.5 hours after submersion. 

After examination of the watercraft, water was found to be in the gasoline.  The ignition would work without the kill switch lanyard attached. Victim is presumed drown pending Coroner's ruling.


BARDID: OH-2020-0053
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Roaming Shores
NearestCityorTown: Roaming Rock
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number one was following vessel number two in a counterclockwise direction on Lake Roaming Rock.  

Both vessels were traveling south.  Vessel number two then turned the vessel facing in the North direction. 

Vessel number one was continuing in the South direction at a high rate of speed.  Both vessels collided head on.  

At that time operators of both vessels and the passenger of vessel number one were ejected into the water.  

Operator of vessel number two was unconscious with face down in the water sustaining serious injuries as a result of the crash.  Operator of vessel number one was uninjured.  Passenger of vessel number one sustained minor injuries to the face.


BARDID: OH-2020-0054
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityorTown: Lake Milton
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 14, 2020 a fifteen-year-old girl, was swimming at Lake Milton State park with several of her family friends. They were swimming around the pontoon boat as well. The owner/operator of the vessel noticed that the wind was pushing his vessel towards the shoreline. The operator/owner attempted to put the vessel in reverse and back away from the shoreline to avoid causing damage to his vessel. 

He did not notice that the victim was behind the vessel along with several other younger children. When the operator/owner began backing his vessel away from the shore his son yelled “stop”. At this point the operator/owner had already struck the victim with the propeller of his vessel. 

The propeller caused severe lacerations to the victim's upper right thigh area. She was then loaded onto the operator/owner vessel and taken back to shore and 911 was already called by his wife. The ambulance arrived within moments of the operator/owner was getting back to shore. The victim was then taken by ambulance to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.


BARDID: OH-2020-0055
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading east toward Huron when a storm came upon them.  Vessel1 stuck a fish net and the net wrapped around starboard inboard engine.  Operator left vessel 1 and cut the line wrapped around the engine.  He started the port engine and returned to Huron.  Note: Operator of Vessel 1, stated he was north of the double flag and that the fish net was on the surface of the water.


BARDID: OH-2020-0056
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Vandalism
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was trailering and did not notice someone stole his bow roller.  Boat struck roller mount on trailer causing scratches/gouges into gel coat and fiberglass on both sides of bow hook. No injuries.


BARDID: OH-2020-0058
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating in the open zone South of Hollenback Ramp on Alum Creek Lake.  Vessel #1 was reported to had just lost its passenger on the tube when it struck a large wake causing the ejection of the operator.  The forward ejection of the operator cuased 2 teeth to be lost and a concussion from striking the front of the PWC or Handlebar region of the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2020-0059
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Vermilion
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling South on the Vermilion River. Vessel #1 made a left turn to begin to dock at Quaker Steak and Lube.  

Vessel #1 lost shift capability.  Vessel #1 struck the Port Authority dock post, breaking it in half.  

Vessel #1 then stuck vessel #3 which was docked at the Port Authority dock causing vessel #3 to ride up onto the dock causing hull and handrail damage.  

The stern of vessel #1 then struck vessel #2 which was also docked at the Port Authority causing gelcoat damage approx. 2-3 inches in diameter to the port side of vessel 2. 

Shift Cable broke- Starboard Engine- stayed in forward. Caused thred to use more Throttle not knowing starboard still forward.  It should be noted that several attempts to contact the owner of Vessel #2 were made to finish up his side of the report with negative results.


BARDID: OH-2020-0061
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling north at idle speed just north of the Cheshire Rd bridge on Alum Creek Reservoir when a fire ignited in the engine compartment. The occupants of vessel were able to put out the fire with fire extinguishers.


BARDID: OH-2020-0062
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bazetta 20
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 29, 2020 at approximately 9:50 a. m. the Operator of vessel 1 took his boat out on the water at Mosquito Creek State Park.  

Once out on the water, the operator advised that he could smell something burning. The owner/operator of the vessel, then took the vessel back to the dock and had his wife and kids wait on the shore while he went back out on the water to investigate.  

After looking everything over on his vessel, the operator attempted to go back to the dock.  The operator then put his boat in reverse gear to slow down so he could dock his vessel at the main launch ramp, near Imagination Station at Mosquito Creek State Park.  

The Operator of vessel 1 advised that his vessel then stalled out.  The operator attempted to re-start his vessel and heard a loud explosion on the port side under the rear seat of his vessel.  

The operator of vessel 1 attempted to extinguish the flames with the fire extinguisher he had on board.  The operator advised that he was unsuccessful in stopping the spread of the fire. Bazetta township Fire Department extinguished the fire and the operator towed his vessel on his own back to his residence.


BARDID: OH-2020-0063
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Napoleon
County: Henry
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel#1 was crossing behind vessel #2 and jumping its wake at high speed.  

Vessel #1 had gotten past vessel #2 and the operator lost control due to other wake in the area.

Occupant #1 on vessel #1, then jumped off or was thrown off due after losing control. 

 Vessel #1 spun around and was struck by Vessel #2.  Vessel #2 struck vessel #1's port side with port side and keel fin.


BARDID: OH-2020-0064
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Aurora Lake
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1, 2020 vessel 1 was operating on Aurora Lake while vessel 2, was towing two tubers.  Vessel 2 was not paying attention to what was going on and not keeping a proper look out.  Vessel 2 had gotten within around ten feet of Vessel 1's portside when Vessel 2 made a sharp turn to port to avoid a collision.  

Due to the sharp turn occupant 2 of Vessel 2 who was in a tube being towed was forced into the portside of Vessel 1 slightly behind the center of the vessel.  Occupant 2 hit her head on the fiberglass on Vessel 1 and was transported by EMS with a head injury.  Occupant 2 was treated at the hospital and released after getting stiches.  There was no damage reported to either vessel or property.  Operator 1 of Vessel 2 was cited for failure to maintain a proper lookout.


BARDID: OH-2020-0065
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Person # 5 was tubing behind a watercraft. The tube hit a wave and person #5 bounced up and landed on his arm back on the tube. Person #5 dislocated his right shoulder.


BARDID: OH-2020-0067
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling toward the boat swim area when vessel 2 was approaching from behind at approximately 20 to 30 yards.  

Vessel 2 was accelerating past vessel 1 when it began to turn to the right. Vessel 2 was too close to avoid collision and struck the rear starboard side and along to the bow. 

Both occupants from both vessel were ejected from the PWC's but there were no injuries. Several days later the operator on vessel 1 was admitted to hospital.


BARDID: OH-2020-0068
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Seneca Lake
NearestCityorTown: Senecaville
County: Guernsey
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: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were operating 300 yards North of the Big Island on Seneca Lake, Guernsey County Ohio.  

They were operating in the wake of a pontoon boat when Vessel 1 slowed and made a sudden left turn causing Vessel 2 to strike Vessel 1. 

Vessel 2 struck front starboard portion of his craft with the bow of Vessel 1 strike the operator of Vessel 1, causing injuries.


BARDID: OH-2020-0069
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ottawa River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was slowing to no wake speed when it was struck on the starboard stern by vessel 2.  

The operator of vessel 2 was attempting to steer right to avoid contact with vessel 1 and was ejected upon contact.


BARDID: OH-2020-0070
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Fork
NearestCityorTown: Cambridge
County: Guernsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/3/2020 at approximately 13:43 hrs, I was notified by dispatch of an injury on a boat. 

Victim injured his right shoulder from wake boarding. 

Dispatch advised male was at Salt Fork Cabin boat ramp waiting. I arrived on scene at cabin boat ramp with Ohio vessel #1.  The Operator/owner said his passenger that was injured was. The Occupant/victim was on board holding his right shoulder with ice on it and in pain. I radioed dispatch for help and Antrim squad arrived and transported the Occupant/victim to SEORMC for treatment.


BARDID: OH-2020-0071
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had just left the canal and heading in a West/Southwest direction going around the coal docks.  Vessel 2 was heading in a Southeast direction going around the coal docks heading toward Shelby Street boat ramp. Neither vessels operator saw the other vessel until the last second and no avoidance maneuver was taken.  Vessel 2 impacted vessel 1, on its starboard side just aft of the operator at around an 89-degree angle to vessel 1.  V2 subjects impacted their vessel causing injuries.

Some of the information is unknown since the owner and operator of v1 were uncooperative and would not answer questions or give a statement.


BARDID: OH-2020-0073
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St. Mary
NearestCityorTown: Montezuma
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/05/2020 sometime around 10:00pm  Vessel 1, struck a rock peninsula at Grand Lake St. Mary's, ejecting the occupants of Vessel 1, off the vessel beyond the peninsula.  Vessel 1, was heading in a Southwest direction when it struck the rock peninsula.  The operator of Vessel 1, did not survive and the passenger of Vessel 1 was treated and released from the hospital for his injuries.  Both operator and victim had been drinking alcohol.


BARDID: OH-2020-0075
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sherrodsville
County: Tuscarawas
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was starting vessel 1 in the no wake are of the marina bay close to camp area F lot 615 at Atwood Lake Park. 

Vessel 1 had an accumulation of fuel and fuel vapor in the bilge which was ignited causing an explosion which ejected operator 1 from the vessel into Atwood Lake.

Operator 1 was not wearing any personal flotation device at the time of the accident and was helped to shore by several people in the area that heard or saw the incident. Operator 1 sustained a broken back and various abrasions and contusions on his body.


BARDID: OH-2020-0077
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskingum River
NearestCityorTown: Marietta
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised he just fueled the vessel and drove to the boat ramp. Subject backed him into the water. A log from under the dock became lodged under the boat. Operator turned on blower and heard it running. He tried to start engine, the first two attempts nothing happened-didn’t turn over, didn’t click. The third time he turned the key the boat exploded and blew the engine hatch open. Operator attempted to extinguish fire with fire extinguisher and a bucket of water. Operator jumped in river and swam to shore near ramp without a lifejacket. The fire dept responded and put water on the fire. The fireboat attempted to tow the boat to shore but it sank. 

The operator owned the boat for four years. He replaced the starter and alternator with marine parts. He also replaced various hoses and wiring but nothing recently. 
The owner/operator had paid for insurance in June but it didn’t take affect until July 1, 2020.


BARDID: OH-2020-0078
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 3 was heading east down the Cleveland harbor making a wake.  Vessel 1 jumped the wake from the starboard side upon landing operator saw vessel 2 jump the wake and was on a course to hit.  

Vessel 1 turned to the right and vessel 2 turned hard to the left.  The starboard stern quarter of vessel 2 struck mid ship on vessel 1, causing fiberglass damage to both vessels.


BARDID: OH-2020-0079
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Curtice
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Two occupants were fishing when they noticed water around their ankles.  Upon noticing the water the operator attempted to use the bilge pump.  The bilge was overwhelmed with the amount of water in the boat causing the vessel to swamp.  Operator and occupant were waist deep in the water when Witness #1, *Boat US tow boat captain) observed them and pulled them from the boat.  The entire vessel was submerged but did not capsize.  Witness assisted the vessels operator and occupant #2 into his vessel and towed the vessel to safety.

Witness #1, advised the lake conditions were rough with a northeast wind of 7mph and waves 2-3', Vessel was low profile and likely took on water over the transom as there was no indication of hull failure.


BARDID: OH-2020-0080
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Huntsville
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 backed out of dock.  Wind blew Vessel2 to the east, down the channel. 

Operator of vessel 2, put vessel 2 into forward gear. Operator stated throttle of Vessel 2 was stuck in forward.  

Vessel 2 then hit docked Vessel 1. Damage was done to the rear left pontoon of Vessel 1. Damage was done to Vessel 2's front right corner.


BARDID: OH-2020-0081
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harsha Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 engaged in a hard-left turn (donut) without looking for vessels following behind (improper lookout).  When vessel 2 was in the turn vessel 1, which was following too close behind, stuck vessel 2 in the right rear causing hull damage which in turn lead to vessel 2 taking on water.


BARDID: OH-2020-0082
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelleys Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was trolling north at 1.8 MPH in dense fog.  A large blue and white cabin vessel (vessel 2) traveling from the east collided with vessel 1, turning vessel 1 to the port.  Approximate impact angle of the collision is 90 degrees.  

Vessel 2 was never located or reported the accident. No known information of vessel 2 except it was blue and white and a cabin vessel.


BARDID: OH-2020-0083
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lorelei
NearestCityorTown: Fayetteville
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupant 1 of vessel 1 was towing occupant 3 on a wakeboard. Occupant 2 was spotting. 

Occupant 3 hit a large wake launching him into the air.  Occupant 3 hit the water torso and head first.  Occupant 3 lay motionless, facedown in the water.  

Occupant 1 turned the vessel around and stooped near occupant 3. Occupant 1 dove into the water and turned occupant 1 faceup.  Occupant 3 was unconscious.

 Occupant 1 and 2 loaded occupant 3 into the vessel. Occupant 3 remained unconscious for roughly 2-3 minutes. Occupant 3 was transported to Bethesda North Hospital for treatment. Occupant three was treated for blunt force trauma to his ribs and was checked for brain injuries.


BARDID: OH-2020-0084
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
PThe information from the victim is that she was the only occupant of a Seadoo and hit the wake of another vessel. She hit her head on the handlebars and was unconscious for an estimated 2-3 minutes. 

Her daughter on a second PWC witnessed the incident, but I have not be able to contact her tonight. According to the USCG, good Samaritans (believed to be the vessel that left the wake) brought her in to the USCG station. USCG did not get any info on the rescuers as possible witnesses. 

The victim, is still being evaluated at St. Vincent’s hospital, her known injuries are multiple contusions on her face and head from striking the handlebars, and a possible concussion. A CT scan and x-rays were being taken but at this time I have no information on that.


BARDID: OH-2020-0086
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityorTown: Lake Milton
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Limb entangled in activity equ
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 19, 2020 at approximately 2:30 pm a boating accident occurred near the Lake Milton Marina.  

The victim was trying to assist the operator of vessel 1 in towing another vessel back to the Mahoning avenue boat ramp.  The operator of vessel 1 was in the process of towing vessel number 2.  

Once the tow line was secured to both vessels, the operator of vessel 1 began driving forward with his vessel.  The victim was holding the tow line in her hand when the operator of vessel 1 began accelerating his vessel.  

Once the tow line tightened up. The victims fingertips were pinned between the tow line and the rear of the vessel. 

The victim's fingertips were then severed from her left hand by the line.

  The operator of vessel 2, is unknown and there is no known information about vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2020-0087
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Eastlake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling Southwest heading into the mouth of the Chagrin River. Vessel #1 struck the east break wall and became stuck on the rocks.  Neither occupant of Vessel 1 was wearing a PFD and the green lighted navigational marker appeared to be functioning.


BARDID: OH-2020-0088
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fairport Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 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 #1, overtook the vessel of Witness #2 and crossed in front of their bow from left to right.  After passing Witness #2, Vessel #1 was traveling North and Vessel #2 was traveling Northwest.  

Vessel #2 was on plane and passed behind Vessel #1. Shortly after passing to the stern, Vessel #1 turned to port without maintaining a proper lookout and Vessel #2 turned to port sharply to avoid a collision.  

Vessel #2 stuck Vessel #1 on the port side and both occupants of Vessel #1 were ejected from the watercraft and landed in the water.  

Vessel #2 turned around and returned to the scene.  Occupant of Vessel #2 contacted USCG.  Both occupants of Vessel #1 were wearing their PFDs.  Neither occupant of Vessel #2 were wearing their PFDs.  Both occupants of Vessel #1 received advanced medical care.  Operator of Vessel #1, was issued a citation for Reckless Operation and Failure to Maintain proper Lookout.


BARDID: OH-2020-0089
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading back to port in the Black River.  The Operator was kneeling on the seat with the seat back pushed forward.  Passenger 2 was standing to the left of the operator and slightly back. The Operator saw the break wall at the last minute but had no time to make an avoidance maneuver.  Vessel 1 impacted the break wall.  The operator was ejected over the bow of vessel 1, landing on the cement pad.  Passenger 2, flew forward and impacted the inside bow of Vessel 1, causing his injuries.  The Operator came back to the boat and found passenger 2, inside the boat on the starboard bow on the floor.

The Operator stated his GPS was in daytime mode and was bright, causing a vision issue.


BARDID: OH-2020-0090
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While the owner/operator was out about 4-5 miles fishing, he decided to pick his lines up and move.  While underway he heard a loud noise that he describes as an explosion. He looked behind him and saw flames.  The operator/owner tried to put the fire out but ran out of extinguisher and jumped in the water.  He was picked up by a good Samaritan and the boat sank.


BARDID: OH-2020-0092
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pond in Colts Neck Community
NearestCityorTown: Blacklick
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 18, 2020 between 2100-2125 person #3 and person #1 were transporting person #2 from the shore to a floating trampoline on vessel #1 on a private pond in Colts Neck Community. 

Person #2 could not swim. Person #2 was wearing a PFD. When vessel #1 got to the trampoline person #2 attempted to move from vessel #1 to the trampoline. 

Person #1 was trying to grab onto the trampoline so person #2 could get on the trampoline. As person #2 got out of vessel #1, it became unbalanced and person #2 and person #1 fell out of vessel #1. 

Person #3 paddled vessel #1 to shore. During this time, person #1 went below water and did not resurface.


BARDID: OH-2020-0093
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mt. Sterling
County: Pickaway
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was traveling on Deer Creek Lake pulling two separate tubes. 

Vessel 1 turned and when the tubes hit a wake the tubers fell off injuring occupant #2, by dislocating her shoulder. The operator was able to get Occupant #2 back into the vessel and called 911 once back at the boat ramps. Occupant #2, was transported by Mt. Sterling EMS to Mt. Carmel hospital in Grove City, OH. The other 4 people on board are unknown.


BARDID: OH-2020-0095
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityorTown: Lake Milton
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/24/2020 at approximately 8:30 am I was advised to respond to Lake Milton State Park to investigate a possible boating accident that may have occurred around 10:30 pm the night before.  

Upon arrival it appeared vessel #1, traveling North struck and broke a fixed dock.  It continued riding over a swim platform of ski boat then breaking free the dock with vessel #2, moored. 

Damage to vessel #1 was starboard pontoon, ladder tow rack, motor and various skirting sections.  Vessel #2 was found beached approximately  55 yards north from impact point with damage to the front starboard skirting and decking.  Operator of vessel #1 found later in the day.


BARDID: OH-2020-0096
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was anchored to fish west of the State Route 2 bridge.  The operator noticed the vessel was starting to drift.  Occupant #2 pulled up the anchor and the operator tried starting vessel #1.  Vessel #1 would not start, vessel #1 then drifted North East and ended up against the rocks North West of the main span of the bridge.  Vessel was towed back to marina by a good Samaritan.


BARDID: OH-2020-0097
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Hatch
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, began taking on water from unsecure hatch in engine well.  The bilge became overwhelmed causing the vessel to fill with water.  The vessel began to list towards the starboard side.  Occupant #2, walked towards the starboard side and the vessel quickly rolled causing occupants 2 and 4 to be ejected.  Occupant #2, became entrapped in the vessel.  Occupant #1, swam out of the opening between the window and canopy poles and pulled Occupant #2, with him.  Occupant #2, was unconscious at the time he was pulled from the boat.  The four occupants were quickly rescued by witnesses fishing nearby.

Witness #1, pulled Occupant #3, into his vessel while Witnesses #2,3 and 4 pulled Occupants #1, 2, and 4 into their vessel. Witness #4, began CPR on Occupant #2. US Coast Guard arrived on scene and took over CPR.  Witnesses #1, and #2 transported all occupants to shore and met with emergency medical services.


BARDID: OH-2020-0098
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fairport
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading west towards the channel.  Vessel 2, was heading northwest towards Sidley Beach.  Vessel 2 was looking off to his left and did not see the vessel in his path and struck vessel 1, in the front port side ejecting 2 people, from the bow of his vessel.  

Female juvenile fractured right wrist from ejection. Vessel 2 operator was ejected and suffered severe head trauma, was pulled from the water by good Samaritans.


BARDID: OH-2020-0099
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:17:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Griggs Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Columbus
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 26, 2020 vessel 1 was found swamped and free floating near the ramp just south of Fishinger Rd, at Grigg's Reservoir.  Person 1 was found several feet away upside down with a PFD around his shoulder.


BARDID: OH-2020-0100
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Galena
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel one advised that he hit an object submerged in the water as he was heading northbound out of the New Galena ramp.  Operator/owner advised that the object caused damage to his Mercury motor, drive shaft, propeller and scag.


BARDID: OH-2020-0101
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Rossford
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reports he  struck a submerged tree.  Vessel's outdrive was sheared off, and vessel was towed by good Samaritans.


BARDID: OH-2020-0102
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskingum
NearestCityorTown: Zanesville
County: Muskingum
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was operating under power south down river with the river current.  Vessel #2 was operating under power north upriver on plane against the river current.  Vessel #1 and #2, was in a head on situation.  Vessel #1, slowed down and shifted to neutral with the current pushing at it's stern.  Vessel #2, continued in a head on coruse, until impacting Vessel #2, bow's portside.


BARDID: OH-2020-0104
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator was towing a tube on plane when he stuck a wake.  Passenger #5 was sitting at the front of the boat, and when the operator hit the wake she bounced up in the air and landed on the gunwale injuring her back.  Passenger #5 was transported by Massie Township Squad to Atrium Hospital.


BARDID: OH-2020-0105
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Curtice
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 began taking on water through a round access panel in engine well. A hole had been drilled in the access panel and a hose from an aftermarket bilge pump was run through the panel.  

Occupant #1 noted he observed water entering the panel where the hose was added and the vessel quickly swamped as the bilge pump was overwhelmed. 

All occupants were ejected from the vessel and the vessel capsized.  The vessel became quickly submerged and the occupants were quickly by a nearby vessel.


BARDID: OH-2020-0106
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lewis Center
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was operating on Alum Creek, with two people being towed on an inflatable tube.  Vessel #1, was making sharp turns with the tube in tow.  Vessel #1, made a sharp left turn toward the tube.  

Person #2, and person #3, jumped off the tube.  

Vessel #1, struck person #2, and person #3. 

The operator and person #5, jumped in to help the victims.  Person #2, was picked up by a nearby boater.  The operator also got on this boat.  They transported person #2, to the boat ramp at Alum Creek Marina, where medics  transported him to Grant Medical Center.  Person #1, pulled person #3 onto Vessel #1, until Berlin Fire Department (FD) arrived and transported him to shore.  Person #3, was transported to Grant Medical Center.  

Vessel #1, was not operable and was towed in by Berlin FD.  The operator was found collapsed on shore and was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital. 

Person #2, died at the hospital.  Person #3 was treated at the hospital for injuries and was released several days later.  The operator received medical treatment and was released from the hospital several days later.


BARDID: OH-2020-0107
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Roaming Shores
NearestCityorTown: Roaming Shores
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: Fire extinguisher
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/owner was having trouble starting his engine the night before, his neighbor told him to pump the primer ball. Operator/owner pumped the primer ball on the motor and believed that had resolved the issue of the engine not starting. 

Operator/owner took his boat out the next morning to test it, as he was leaving his dock behind his house, his neighbor yelled at him that the engine was on fire. 

Operator/owner tried to use the fire extinguisher on board but he said it jammed. Operator/owner’s neighbor came out with his boat and gave him his fire extinguisher to use, but he could not put the fire out. When Operator/owner realized the boat was drifting back to shore he jumped out of the boat and secured the anchor to the bottom of the lake.


BARDID: OH-2020-0108
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Millersport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1, 2020 at approximately 2:00 PM vessel #1 was heading Southeast on the Southwest side of Onion Island.  

At the same time vessel #2 was headed East on the Southwest side of Onion Island.  

Operator of vessel #2 turned portside in an attempt to avoid collision with vessel #1.  At the same time operator of Vessel #1 turned portside to avoid collision with vessel #2.  

After vessel #2 turned portside it was now facing west.  After vessel #1 turned portside it was facing Southwest.  

The bow of vessel #1 then made contact with the back deck starboard side of vessel #2 becoming wedged between vessel #2’s swim ladder and outboard motor.   The contact also caused a hole in the hull of vessel #1 causing it to sink.


BARDID: OH-2020-0110
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Roaming Rock
NearestCityorTown: Roaming Shores Village
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-1-2020 Vessel # 1 is operating on Lake Roaming Rock in the Village of Roaming Shores at approximately 1630. 

Operator # 1 and Occupant # 2 have just finished tubing with a friend and are heading back to Operator # 1’s residence. 

Occupant # 2 is sitting backwards on Vessel # 1 and is holding the tow line in her right hand and the tube is pulled up close to Vessel # 1.

 Vessel # 1 is operating at approximately 20 mph and wind catches the tube and pulls Occupant # 2 into the water. 

The tow line is wrapped around Occupant # 2’s right leg and the tow line tightens before Operator # 1 can stop Vessel # 1. 

Occupant # 2 suffers a “degloving” injury to her right knee and a broken fibula. Operator # 1 turns Vessel # 1 around and enters the water to assist Occupant # 2. Additional help arrives and transports Occupant # 2 to Rockpoint Marina for transport to the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2020-0111
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fairport Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-5-20, at 1930, on Lake Erie near Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Occupant #1 was operating Vessel #1 approximately 2 miles northwest of the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse. 

Operator #1 hears "a loud bang" from the engine compartment of Vessel #1, and Vessel 1 loses power.  Operator #1 checks the engine compartment of Vessel #1 and observes flames coming from the bottom of the engine.

  Occupants 1-4 begin to bail water onto the fire in the engine compartment of Vessel #1 but the flames continued to build.  Occupants 1-4 put lifejackets on and enter the water to escape the flames. Occupants 1-4 are picked up by USCG Station Fairport Response Vessel and taken to shore.  Vessel #1 continues to burn to the waterline and sinks.


BARDID: OH-2020-0112
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Edgewater Beach
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling Vessel 1 had an engine malfunction. the operator of Vessel 1 was unable to restart the vessel and was unable to locate anchor onboard the vessel.  This caused the boat to drift onto the rocks.  Occupant #2 was injured while stepping off of the vessel and onto the rocks.


BARDID: OH-2020-0119
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 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: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 on the starboard bow area also striking the operator of Vessel 1 on the right side of his body causing him to be ejected and injured.  

Operator of Vessel 2 stated "suddenly he was right in from of me. I tried to quickly turn but we collided. " Attempts to contact operator of vessel 1have been unsuccessful, his experience is listed as unknown.


BARDID: OH-2020-0120
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was alcohol impaired.  When Vessel 1 went out, the waves were not that big.  A storm front blew in and vessel 1 was attempting to return to its port.  Vessel 1 tried to pull into the marina 3 times.  On the third try vessel 1 ran aground and the waves pushed it up into the rock beach. Operator of vessel 1 got out of the vessel and tried to push it free.  The operator was unable to push it free.

Citations issued by Marblehead Police Department


BARDID: OH-2020-0121
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling North on the Maumee River when it collided with Chanel Buoy #62. The collision caused damage to the starboard side fo the vessel along with tearing a hole on the starboard hull.  The vessel started to take on water and the operator was able to operate the vessel to shore before it sank.  The passengers and the operator were able to exit the vessel and get on shore without any injuries.


BARDID: OH-2020-0123
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 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: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and 2 were racing. Vessel 2 was ahead of Vessel 1 when Vessel 2 slowed to a stop and turned sharply to port.

Vessel 1 struck the port side of Vessel 2, injuring the passenger on Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2020-0124
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel 1 was attempting to retrieve his vessel with partial power when he lost control, and as a result struck Vessel 2. The bow of Vessel 1 stuck the port side of the bow of Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2020-0125
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put In Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 drifted into Chapman’s Point striking rocks, then became grounded.  Operator attempted to drive off rocks damaging propeller.


BARDID: OH-2020-0126
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Cedar Point Beach
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was leaving Cedar Point Beach accelerating out away from shore when Vessel struck a fish net.


BARDID: OH-2020-0127
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:13:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russel Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 16, 2020 person 1 and person 2, were cruising Indian Lake on Vessel 1. 

Person 1 voluntarily left vessel 1 by climbing down the ladder into the water.  Person 2 saw person 1, drift from the vessel. 

Person 2 yelled at person 1, and threw them a rope.  Person 1 was not able to grab the rope and went under water.  Person 2 did not know how to operate the vessel and called for help.

The victim had been under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: OH-2020-0128
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Perrysburg
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tubing on the Maumee River. Occupant 1 of Vessel 1 put the boat in neutral to retrieve Occupant 7, when occupant 1 went to help occupant 7 out of the water. occupant 7 slipped and fell on the propeller of vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2020-0129
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Waynoka
NearestCityorTown: Russelville
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number 1, was pulling occupants #2,3 and 4 on a tube.  In congested waters and while gaining speed the tube collided with a large wave, thus ejecting the tubers.  Occupant #2, suffered a fracture of the L1 vertebrae.


BARDID: OH-2020-0131
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Middle Bass
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling from west to east around the north side of South Bass Island approx. 100-200, feet off shore and struck Buckeye Reef.  The rocks caused damage to outdrive and hull.


BARDID: OH-2020-0132
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Catawba Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was attempting to dock at the West Harbor public boat ramp.  An unknown vessel came in front of vessel #1.

 Vessel #1 attempted to maneuver around the unknown vessel and struck a dock on the port side of vessel #1.  Vessel # 1 had damage to hull.  Minor damage to the dock. A riser was broken and unknown third party called in the accident, but did not leave any call back information.


BARDID: OH-2020-0133
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was operating on plane when it struck a wave, and the two occupants were ejected from PWC. The Operator broke a tooth when his knee struck his tooth due to the ejection. The officer was unaware if there was treatment beyond first aid. He did a injury report because of the broken tooth.


BARDID: OH-2020-0134
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck the Ashtabula Harbor outside west break wall while returning from the open water at 19.6 MPH.  

Vessel 1 came to rest on top of the rock wall.  Operator 1 and occupant 2 were both transported by EMS, and admitted to the hospital with trauma to the head and mouth areas.  

Factors in the Collison were improper look out, operator inexperience, reckless operation and alcohol used by operator 1.  Vessel 1 was determined to be a total loss by the insurance company.


BARDID: OH-2020-0135
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russel Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was attempting to dock in a narrow channel.  Was coming into dock too fast and went into reverse too fast striking the seawall behind, then shifted into forward and accelerated into and over top of docked vessel 2, coming to rest on top of vessel 2 and the dock.


BARDID: OH-2020-0136
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Fire extinguisher
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator attempted to start the vessel and the vessel stalled.  On the second attempt to start the vessel, it backfired, and an explosion occurred that started a fire.  The operator left the vessel and Occupant two, who was standing on the dock, boarded the vessel.  Occupant two pushed the boat away from the dock and retrieved a fire extinguisher, which did not work.  After failing to extinguish the flames, occupant two jumped off the vessel and into the water.


BARDID: OH-2020-0137
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-19 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russels Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, struck vessel #2 while vessel #2,  was on a dock lift. This happened back in a cove where it is a designated no wake zone.


BARDID: OH-2020-0138
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lake Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: SOUND PRODUCING
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was anchored with radio on while operator swam to the beach.  The positive and negative wires on the amplifier for the radio shorted together and caught fire, causing damage to cabin area of the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2020-0139
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityorTown: Berlin
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling South along the Eastern shoreline of Alum Creek Reservoir and struck a submerged object with the outdrive.  The impact incapacitated the vessel.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: OH-2020-0140
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityorTown: Lake Milton
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1 was towing the victim on a tube behind his vessel and was traveling westbound out of the cove just south of the Mahoning Ave Bridge. 

While he was traveling westbound he passed behind a group of Jet Ski's were traveling northbound.  

The Operator of vessel #2 was traveling northbound as well but had fallen behind the group of Jet Ski's.  

 The operator of vessel #2 did not see the victim being towed behind vessel #1, and struck the tube and victim causing the victim to be knocked unconsciousness as he fell into the water.


BARDID: OH-2020-0141
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Apple Valley
NearestCityorTown: Howard
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Deputy and I arrived to observe vessel 1 completely engulfed in flames.  We tried a few time to put the fire to put the fire out with extinguishers but the fire reignited or wouldn't go out.  

We used the Gaff and pull this flaming vessel away from the docks as the Jet Ski was washing towards the bank.  A line and weight were throne onto the Jet Ski was towed toward the center of the lake, but the wind and lake traffic was washing the vessel toward the shore.  

We operated the sheriffs patrol boat back and forth along the east bank to create a wake that would slow or stop the Jet Ski from reaching the bank with wooden docks.  

After a while of watching it burn, we raised the prop to create more water displacement and with full throttle we traveled pass the Jet Ski at close distance. This created enough of a wake, the water rolled over the Jet Ski and snuffed out the flames.


BARDID: OH-2020-0142
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
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 being operated by Operator 1 at idle speed.  

Vessel 1 passed Vessel 2. 

Vessel 2 operator turned his boat into Vessel 1, striking the port rear of Vessel 1.  Both vessel then continued there ways, Vessel 1 received damage. Vessel 2 had no damage.


BARDID: OH-2020-0143
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Lake
NearestCityorTown: North Benton
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While going to the courtesy dock by the boat ramp at Millcreek campground, we were flagged down by the Operator/owner.  He requested that we allow him to dock due to having an injured person onboard.  

We assisted him in docking and checked the extent of the injury.  Once it was determined that the injury was too severe for him to transport the individual to the hospital in his own vehicle an ambulance was dispatched.  The occupant/victim was transported to Mercy Health Youngstown Oh trauma center for her injuries.  

The victim advised that while she was climbing back on the boat from swimming she felt pressure on her leg, but did not realize that she had a cut until several moments later.  She had a large gash on her inner right calf just below the knee.  While being checked out at the hospital 3 other cuts/gashes were located on her leg by medical staff.


BARDID: OH-2020-0144
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANDUSKY BAY
NearestCityorTown: SANDUSKY
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 2 WERE ON PLANE HEADING WEST IN THE SANDUSKY BAY.  VESSEL 2 TURNED TO STARBOARD IN FRONT OF VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2, EJECTING OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 INTO THE WATER.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES.


BARDID: OH-2020-0145
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was sailing on a starboard tack using both the main and the jib sails.  

As vessel #1, was leaving Sandusky Bay, the NE wind in the sails increased as it left the lee of Cedar Point.  This increase in wind started to push vessel #1 to the west towards Bay Point Sand bar.  

At some point the keel of vessel 1 struck the sandbar causing it to heel over.  Operator of vessel #1 let the sails out and started his main engine to try to motor off the sand bar, but the motor did not have enough power to overcome the wind and waves at this point. 

While the vessel was heeling on the sand bar the operator sustained a laceration over the left eye and scrape on the left eyebrow, from hitting his head on one of the winches in the cockpit.  

Vessel was towed to Cedar Point Marina and transported by EMS to Firelands Hospital for treatment of lacerations.


BARDID: OH-2020-0147
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While pleasure boating in Lake Erie approximately one half mile north of Edgewater Beach, Cleveland, OH, Vessel 1 was unable to maintain a safe speed to alter her course. 

The port bow of Vessel 1 struck the starboard quarter of Vessel 2, causing significant fiberglass damage and breaking the starboard side mirror on vessel 2.  

Vessel 1 sustained minor scuff marks and light possibly light fiberglass damage.  The operator of Vessel 1 was uninjured.  The operator of Vessel 2 was transported to Metro Hospital by Cleveland EMS for injuries to his chest and pelvis. 

Initially the operator of Vessel 1 denied operation and there were conflicting statement between the operator and a witness.  It was later confirmed by other witnesses including the operator of Vessel 2 that operator of was operating Vessel 1.  

When presented the new information, the operator of Vessel 1 requested to change her original written statement to reflect her operation of the PWC. Written statements were collected from the operator of Vessel 1 and witnesses. Due to his injuries, the operator of Vessel 2 was unable to provide a written statement, however provided the following verbal statement to officer. 

While Jet Skiing near Edgewater Beach with a group of friends, (1) turned my Jet Ski to look back where the other were. I am not sure what happened exactly, but somehow was struck by Vessel 1 and fell into the water.  A Good Sam, rescued me from the water and took me to the ramp so EMS could take me to the Hospital. 

Operator of Vessel 1 was issued citations for the following offenses at her residence on 9/11/2020. She was advised of her mandatory court appearance at Cleveland Municipal Court.


BARDID: OH-2020-0150
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St. Marys
NearestCityorTown: Montezuma
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-13-2020 around 6:00pm the operator of vessel #2 backed into vessel #1 while attempting to leave a fueling dock in the Bayview Channel of Grand Lake St Mary’s. 

This caused damage to Vessel #1 which was docked and not occupied at the time.  Vessel #2 struck vessel 1 a second time while leaving the dock.  Vessel 2 didn't claim any damages or injuries.


BARDID: OH-2020-0151
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityorTown: Ripley
County: Brown
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: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was traveling downriver when it struck Vessel #2, on the port side while it appeared to be anchored.  On Vessel #1, all three occupants were ejected from the vessel and were pull out of the water.  Vessel #1, then sub sequentially took on water and capsized.  On Vessel #2 both occupants #2 and #3, were struck by Vessel #1, and fell into the water.  Vessel #2 stayed afloat. 

On Vessel #1, the occupant #2, was transported, via helicopter to University of Cincinnati Medical Center.  Occupant #1, and #3, sustained obvious injuries, but refused medical treatment.

On Vessel #2, both occupants #2, and #3, bodies were recovered 44 hours and 37 hours later, respectfully.  Coroner report says Drowning and Blunt force trauma. i could only check one.  Investigator states  happened simultaneous 

When the lab results come back on navigation lights could change the what the factor was. Still waiting on result. Investigator spoke with BCI and it won't be for another month.

This incident is not completed.


BARDID: OH-2020-0152
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lake
NearestCityorTown: Cortland
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
As operator was drifting into the gas dock to get fuel the passenger jumped off the boat to the dock and broke both bones of lower left leg.


BARDID: OH-2020-0153
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east along Johnson's Island on plane when vessel 1 struck a submerged object 50-75 yards off shore.


BARDID: OH-2020-0154
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Euclid
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was returning to the marina after fishing and the weather turning bad.  Vessel #1 operator told me that he was riding the waves to the shoreline to avoid heavy waves.  The Operator noticed that the engine was bogging down and not responding to the throttle.  The passenger went to the engine to see what the problem was.  The Operator said that the passenger yelled for him to stop.  

When the operator stopped, he said he saw that the vessel was taking on water and the bilge was pumping at a high rate.  The operator then dumped the water from the live well and was trying to see where the water was coming in when the vessel went bow up and capsized, throwing the occupants into the water.  

Flares were set off and a nearby vessel responded and pulled them onboard.  The USCG responded and left, stating that it was no longer a rescue and was a salvage job. The good Samaritan brought vessel 1, occupants to the 72nd marina in Cleveland. Vessel#1 washed ashore in Mentor Ohio on 10/05/2020, and the Cleveland Marine Towing company is awaiting better weather conditions to retrieve the vessel. Vessel #1 was towed away by subcontractor Underwater Marine Contractors, on 10/09/2020. Everything was in proper place in the hull and bilge locations.  Nothing physical or mechanical was seen to have caused the vessel to submerge.  Low transom - appx 36" with less than 1' freeboard in water.


Improper loading:  Passenger in back appx. 6'2" and 300lbs + Kicker motor mounted on back.
18 gallon live well mounted next to engine.

When Sgt. and Officer met with the Insurance adjuster, they found no issues with the hull.


BARDID: OH-2020-0156
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC was traveling East behind the Cleveland break wall when he hit a series of waves.  These waves caused him to be ejected from the PWC.  He landed back on his PWC causing damage to the PWC cowling and injury to his ankle.  He then fell into the water where the Cleveland Police boat picked him up and took him to Gordon boat ramp where Cleveland EMS transported him.


BARDID: OH-2020-0157
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Myself and Officer responded by patrol boat to a sailboat that was capsized near the beach.  

Upon arrival, several boats were attempting to assist without any success.  They towed the capsized sailboat.  

There was damage to the hull and the mast appeared it was possibly broken.  We brought 3 individuals onto our vessel that were on the sailboat, and towed the boat to the sailing association where others were waiting to assist getting the boat onto shore.  There were successful in getting the vessel ashore.

 Overloaded due to the capacity plate 330lbs and there were 2 Adult men and 1 juvenile over this weight limit.


BARDID: OH-2020-0158
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were preparing to leave the boat swim area no wake zone. The operator of vessel #1 throttled the boat while in reverse and backed into the rear starboard side of vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2020-0159
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:19:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Tipp City
County: Miami
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was drifting downriver and struck a log on port side.  The vessel capsized and the occupants were thrown into the water.  Occupant #2 drowned and was recovered the next day. Occupant #1 and 3, self - rescued and make it to shore approximately one-mile downstream.


BARDID: OH-2020-0162
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A Vessel was at anchor when the operator raised center board started 6hp engine put in forward gear then attempted to pull anchor. When anchor broke loose operator fell, and wind and waves pushed the vessel aground.


The operator received scraps and EMS put a Band-Aid on her, so only first aid was received.... not above first aid.


BARDID: OH-2020-0163
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Milton
NearestCityorTown: Lake Milton
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2, were rented Kayaks and underway for around 10 minutes. Vessel 1, with operator 1, took on water due to preexisting hull damage and became unstable.  

Operator 1 of Vessel 1 got on Vessel 2, with operator 1.  At this time Vessel 2 became overloaded and while attempting to get to Vessel 1 to dewater Vessel 1, Vessel 2 capsized with both operators ending up in the water.  Vessel 1, operator had a PFD and swam to shore.  Vessel 2 operator 1 was not wearing a PFD and was later recovered deceased.  Vessel 2 cause of death ruled accidental drowning.


BARDID: OH-2020-0164
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boaters were a trolling 2 miles out of Lake Shore Park when they took a wave over the bow swamping the vessel and causing it to roll over. Boaters radioed for help and were picked up by a good Samaritan  2 hours after the incident and escorted in by USCG.


BARDID: OH-2020-0165
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner anchored vessel #1 from the stern for the night near shore. Northeast winds increased, causing anchor to break free, vessel #1 grounded and sank.


BARDID: OH-2020-0166
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake State Park
NearestCityorTown: Millersport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 3 backed into the vessels 1 and 2 while leaving the docks at the Island House. Operators for vessel 1 and vessel 2 were not on board they were eating inside at the Island House.


BARDID: OH-2020-0167
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes
NearestCityorTown: New Franklin
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
9/14/2020 Operator/owner of Vessel 1, reported a non-injury watercraft crash that occurred on Portage Lakes in the area of Old Park Launch Ramp on 9/7/2020 at approximately 1500 hours.  

The watercraft crash was not reported at the time of the incident.  The Operator/ owner of vessel 1 requested additional information on the operator/owner of vessel 2.

Both parties exchanged information at the time of the crash.  I was made aware at this the crash was a reportable watercraft crash per policy. Information was obtained from both parties over the phone and witness statements were mailed through the US mail to both parties involved.  

Officer inspected both vessels at the subject's residences on 9/21/2020, photographs were taken of the reported damages to vessel 1, and witness statement was obtained from Operator/owner of vessel 1.  

Operator/owner of vessel 1 stated that his vessel was docked at the most southern leg of the south dock when he was backing his vessel off the dock he gave-way to a vessel passing behind him approaching the ramp.  He stated he gave-way by taking his vessel out of gear and putting it in neural and stated his vessel was not moving at the time of the collision.  

He observed the operator of vessel 2 on his port side leave the helm of his vessel and approach the bow leaving the motor in reverse gear causing vessel 2 to strike vessel 1 on the port side toward the stern with the kicker motor.  Both parties exchange information at the time of the crash.  

Operator/owner of vessel 2 claimed fault and agreed to compensate for the damage at the time.  I had not received Operator/owner of vessel 2 witness statement as of  9/29/2020 and made contact over the phone inquiring about the status of his statement.  

He said he had already settled the damage with Operator/owner of Vessel 1 and did not want to complete the statement. I informed him a watercraft incident report was mandated by the U.S. Coast Guard and advised it was in his best interest to complete  and return the witness statement to accurately document the event.  The Operator/owner of Vessel 2 then agreed to complete the witness statement that had been provided.

10/10/2020 I received the written statement from the Operator/owner of Vessel 2 in the US mail.  He stated that on the date and time he was launching his vessel into the water when his vessel 2 was shoved by a pontoon boat from his bow and bumped into Vessel 1.

Photographs and Witness Statements are in RMS report.


BARDID: OH-2020-0168
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Eastlake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was anchored from the stern near shore and the anchor was not properly set. Waves began to bring water into the vessel.  Operator of Vessel #1 started the engine and attempted to back away from shore.  

Additional water came into the vessel and the engine died. Vessel #1 drifted onto shore.  All occupants had on PFD'S after vessel began to take on water and were able to safely exit the vessel.  Another vessel attempted to assist Owner/Operator of Vessel #1, and pull the unoccupied vessel off the shore.  Vessel was pulled from shore and partially sank.


BARDID: OH-2020-0169
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to slip E-26 at Edgewater Marina.  There were two shore power lines from post E26 to the boat.

Passenger , the new owner had taken delivery of the vessel earlier in the week.  He met Passenger 3 at the boat. They each took a personal watercraft out to the Edgewater Beach area for about an hour.  They returned to the boat.  While they were out, on Vessel 1 they turned on the battery switch, the main electrical switch, and the air conditioning.


Passengers 2 and 3 were in the cuddy cabin when Passenger 2 heard a pop similar to a fuse blowing.  He said this came from the area of the fuse box which is on the port side as you come down the stairs into the cuddy cabin.  They smelled smoke and saw some behind the fuse box.  Passenger 3 lifted the seat on the port side deck and smoke came out.

Passenger 3 grabbed a fire extinguisher and emptied it into the area below the seat.  After using the extinguisher they saw flames in that area.  Three other dock holders arrived with hoses and started putting water on the fire.  Someone called 911.  Cleveland Fire Department arrived and put out the fire.

The vessel was towed by Cleveland Marine Towing to the lift at Edgewater Marina and put in the sling until it could be lifted.


BARDID: OH-2020-0170
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pleasant Hill Lake
NearestCityorTown: Perryville
County: Ashland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/27/2020 at Pleasant Hill Lake Park at approx. 12:45 pm, Vessel 1 was traveling South from the Pleasant Hill Marina heading toward the Dam at approximately 20mph, when the operator noticed water coming in the rear (stern) of the vessel on the floor. 

The operator immediately turned the Vessel towards the shoreline (starboard) where he was able to beach the vessel before the vessel completely swamped.  Both passengers were able to exit the vessel on the shoreline with no issues.  The owner/operator had the vessel removed the next day from the lake with no issue by Smith's Boating Uplifting LLC. It was found the cause of the swamping was due to hull failure, on Starboard side.


BARDID: OH-2020-0171
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskingum River
NearestCityorTown: Zanesville
County: Muskingum
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to the dock on the southside and occupied by one person. The operator was retrieving his truck and trailer. 

Vessel 2 was coming into the dock /ramp area to put the pontoon on the trailer. The stern of the of vessel 2 was pushed by the river current, into the port of vessel 1. Vessel 1 starboard side was pushed into the dock. Damage was done to vessel 1 from vessel 2 being pushed into the metal on the dock. 

 There were scratches, scrapes on both sides of vessel 1. Vessel 2 had no damage.

 The accident took place on July 4, 2020. The owner of vessel 1 requested a report on 9/10/2020 after getting a quote for repairs. The owner/operator of vessel 2 advised he needed a report taken due to the damage was over $500.


BARDID: OH-2020-0172
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put In Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was west of Green Island when they ran out of fuel.  Operator attempted to anchor and was unable to do so.  Vessel 1 then ran aground on Green Island.


BARDID: OH-2020-0173
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was headed back to the Mazurik Boat ramp when the operator noticed the stern of his vessel was taking on water.  The operator then felt the boat starting to flip, he jumped out of his boat as his boat capsized.  He climbed on the hull of his capsized boat where he then flagged down a passing ferry.


BARDID: OH-2020-0174
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling from Kelley's Island to Sandusky Bay when his vessel struck the Bay Point Sandbar and grounded his vessel.  No injury was reported.


BARDID: OH-2020-0175
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
It is a non-injury boat accident on 10-10-2020 at 0756 am where a vessel was backing away from the dock and when he shifted into forward the engine stalled and the vessel was pushed onto the rocks by the wind and waves causing fiberglass and other damage.


BARDID: OH-2020-0176
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 was on the plane near the Pipe Creek Wildlife area while navigating the channel.  The operator attempted to make a sharp right-hand turn when he lost the stern of the boat. 

 As the stern rotated, the bow caught the water and steered the boat toward the shoreline.  The operator quickly returned the throttle to neutral, and subsequently to reverse.  The momentum of the vessel propelled it onto the shore, injuring Occupant 2.  

The Operator and passenger left the scene.


BARDID: OH-2020-0177
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling North on the Maumee River.  Operator of Vessel 1 did not see the bridge pillar and collided with it causing substantial damage to the bow and bow rail. 

The operator of Vessel 1 operated the vessel back to his dock at Lost Peninsula. Operator claimed that he received a concussion and sprain  ribs on his left side.  Other  passengers claimed no injuries.


BARDID: OH-2020-0178
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was leaving the dock at Portside Marina. Vessel 1 made several attempts to turn to the port into the wind.  

Vessel 1 was caught by the wind and blew into vessel 2 that was docked.  Vessel 1 starboard stern struck Vessel 2 pulpit lifting Vessel 2 into the air. 

Vessel 1 left the scene of the accident but was cooperative completing the report.


BARDID: OH-2020-0181
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Brown Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Springfield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway Vessel1 was traveling southeast on the CJ Brown Reservoir in the rough water conditions caused water to come over the bow of the vessel causing it to swamp and eventually capsizing.  The occupants then left the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2020-0182
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: City of Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 lost power to the equipped single outboard engine.  The operator attempted to re-start the engine but was unsuccessful.  The vessel drifted onto the rocks, west of the mouth of the Portage River.  The operator exited the vessel and climbed onto the rocks.


BARDID: OH-2020-0184
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Vermilion
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling out of the Vermilion River when rough weather forced vessel to attempt to turn around.  Vessel then lost power and drifted into shore becoming grounded on the eastern shore of Vermilion Lagoon's Beach.


BARDID: OH-2020-0185
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:23:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St. Marys
NearestCityorTown: Saint Marsy
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, November 15th, at about 3:20 pm, Vessel 1, Kayaked to the Oil Derrick on Grand Lake Saint Mary's, Vessel 1, successfully made it to the Oil Derrick.  the weather was cloudy and 47 degrees, with 25 mph winds and gusts up to 40 mph.  The waves on the lake were between 2 feet and 4 feet high.  Vessel 1 was returning to the Little Chickasaw Boat Ramp when he overturned his Kayak in the lake.  It is undetermined what happened after that. Vessel 1's operator was located without his Kayak near the point of Breeze wood Lane, Saint Mary's, Ohio 45885.


BARDID: OH-2020-0186
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-15 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clendening Lake
NearestCityorTown: Tippecanoe
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on Glendening Lake on November 15, 2020, at approximately 1:00 PM and was reported missing at approximately 12:00 P. M the following day.  A search took place for the missing boat and on November 16, 2020 at approximately 1:15 P. M. the deceased body of Occupant 1 was located near Huff Bay. At approximately 1:34 P. M.  Occupant 2 was located approximately 150 yards east of Occupant 1.  On November 19, 2020 Vessel 1 was recovered on the bottom of the Lake at GPS coordinate 40.24216N/081.20734W


Muskingum Watershed Conservancy district ( MWCD) Rangers are the investigating agency and the agency completing the WICR. On November 16, 2020, I was on scene when both victims were recovered from the water.  The Coroner's investigator was on scene and informed me that no autopsy would be conducted.  

On December 21, 2020 Ranger informed me on the phone and via email that the victim section of the WOCR was not completed due to the coroner ruling the cause of death as unknown and no autopsy being conducted on the victim's.  As of this data MWCD Rangers have not received a response from the Coroner's Office.

This WICR is the final WICR for this incident received from MWCD, however it will be amended should updated information be received on the cause of death. However, such information is unlikely since no autopsy was done on the victims. 


BARDID: OH-2020-0187
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator hit a large wave which threw off the back passenger into the water.  He was face down in the water rescued.  This crash was handled by Port Clinton Marine  Patrol unit and was further investigated by ODNR.


BARDID: OH-2020-0188
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Thornport
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 10, 2020, operator of vessel #1 was on the South side of Buckeye Lake traveling East.  Vessel #1 struck a fixed object, possibly a steel pole with green paint, causing damage to the front deck and trim along with substantial damage to the front of the portside pontoon.  Operator states he did not know what he struck or where on the lake this occurred. Operator is from Illinois and not familiar with Buckeye Lake.


BARDID: OH-2020-0190
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Riverside
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 19, 2020 at 15:03, Metro Parks Rangers were dispatched to 1401 Harshman Rd, Eastwood Lake Metro Park, on an overturned inflatable sailboat. The Operator identified as the Operator/owner was sitting on his capsized sailboat.  Dayton Fire department launched their boat and went and retrieved the Operator/owner from the capsized vessel and brought him to a waiting medic.  The Operator/owner also had his dog with him on the boat. the dog swam to shore on it's own when the boat capsized.  The dog was also wearing a PFD.

The Operator/owner, was wearing a wetsuit and PFD, while sailing.  The wind was very strong that day and he was in a new sailboat to him.  The Operator/owner had less than 10 hours if experience with this boat and had only been on the lake 15 minutes before he capsized his sailboat for the first time. he was able to right the sailboat but shortly after capsized it again and couldn't get the boat righted.  This is when a witness from shore called 911 to assist him.  The Operator/owner was cold and shriveling from being in the water and went to the hospital to be checked out.  The Operator/owner, was at the hospital a short time and was released.

The Operator/owners boat was righted by Dayton Fire and brought back to shore, there was no damage.


BARDID: OH-2020-0192
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-31 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 was on plane when he spotted a fishing net in his path of travel.  The operator pulled back on the throttle to decelerate and eventually put the throttle in neutral position.  As vessel 1 was coming to a stop, the propellers caught the fishing net and became tangled.


BARDID: OH-2020-0193
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sheffield Lake
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating within a quarter mile of shore when it hit an unexpected wave.  Both occupants were thrown straight up in the air then fell into the water.  They were unable to swim to Vessel 1, as the wind was pushing it away from them faster than they could swim.  They attracted the attention of a person on shore.  That peson took his boat out and grabbed Vessel 1, then rescued both people.  They were taken to Sheffield Ramp where they were met by EMS and taken to the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2020-0194
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2, was anchored off of Edgewater Beach. Vessel 1, was underway with two people on it.  Vessel 1, made a quick turn and accelerated, heading directly for Vessel 2.  It was about 10 yards away when it did this.  Vessel 1, collided with Vessel 2. Both occupants of Vessel 1, were ejected into the water. The Operator 1, appeared unresponsive, so Occupant 1, of Vessel 2, entered the water and brought her to the swim platform of Vessel 2.  Operator 1, became responsive and said her shoulder was sore.

Owner 1 and Owner 2 exchanged information.  Vessel1 then left the area.

In talking with Owner 1 he stated both people on Vessel 1 were friends of friends.  He stated he knew the person as nickname The phone number Owner I was disconnected.  He could not provide me with more information about either occupant of Vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2021-0002
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:06:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Acton Lake
NearestCityorTown: College Corner
County: Preble
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approximately 30 yards North East of dock K. The operator fell out of the kayak.  A female Kayaker attempted to help the victim but became unable to do so.  She yelled for the assistance of two male Kayakers got the victim to the shoreline.  The male victim was reported as not breathing and was transported to the hospital.

Note: The operator of vessel 1 and female Kayaker were not properly dressed for the water temperature (46* F),  wearing shorts and T-Shirts.  Vessel 1 operator was also wearing a PFD with the straps not tightened causing the PFD to not stay securely attached.

THe operator had a BAC of 0.116


BARDID: OH-2021-0003
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Paint Creek River
NearestCityorTown: Bainbridge
County: Ross
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/21/21 Operator #1 was traveling downstream on Paint Creek River when Vessel #1 went through rapid waters that caused the vessel to go sideways and then capsize.  

Subsequently, Operator #1 was thrown out of the vessel and Witness #4 hear Operator #1 yell for help while trying to swim above the surface of the water.  Witness #4 paddled his kayak over to him and Operator #1 then grabbed onto Witness #4's kayak and held on for a few seconds before letting go of the kayak.  Operator #1 did not resurface on top of the water.  A PFD was on board Vessel #1 and not worn.

On 3/25/21 the body of Operator #1 was recovered in about 8 feet of water.

Cause of death ruled as drowning with alcohol and drug use as contributing factors.


BARDID: OH-2021-0004
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grant Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mt. Orab
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Drug
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:  On 3/27/21, vessel #1 was launched from the shoreline by Operator #1 and he was paddling for about 15 minutes then started to magnet fish.  Around 4:15 PM, boater capsized unregistered kayak  8ft Aruba and tried to reboard but was unable and the vessel eventually became swamped.  

The Owner swam from shoreline to the Operator and tried to assist him to swim to shoreline.  At this time, Mt. Orab FD and PD arrived on scene and threw rescue bag to the Owner who tried to rescue the Operator.  The Operator then went below the surface of the water and didn't resurface.

Operator #1 was then recovered almost 2 hours later and was declared deceased.

Vessel #1 had a maximum capacity of 250 lbs. per manufacturer.  Operator #1 weighed 252 lbs. at the time of autopsy.  There was an additional 20 lbs. (approximate) on board at the time of the incident.

There was a repair of the hull on Vessel #1 and float test done at a later date revealed no leak in the hull.  

The operator/victim had autopsy performed and drowning is the cause and was found to be under the influence of marijuana, amphetamine and methamphetamine.


BARDID: OH-2021-0005
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Mazurik
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Winch
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While Launching the vessel the wench handle broke and vessel slid off of the roller trailer and down into the water. They then went fishing approx. 2 hours later the vessel had taken on water up to the deck and they called for help.

The vessel had a safety lanyard, and the operator was not wearing it.  Approx. speed was 2nph at the time.


BARDID: OH-2021-0006
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
NearestCityorTown: Jackson Twp
County: Stark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupant 2 was sitting on a chair that was placed over the bench seat in the bow of vessel 1.  

When Occupant 2 went to lean over the boat while catching a fish the boat tipped to the side allowing water to enter the boat and flood the vessel. 

Operator 1 and Occupant 2 both fell out of the boat and into the water at which point the vessel capsized.  Operator 1 was able to swim to shore. 

Occupant 2 went under water and had to be rescued when the fire department arrived on scene. Operator 1 was transported by EMS to the hospital as a precaution but had no complaints of injuries.  Occupant 2 was pronounced deceased a the hospital. Coroner ruled the cause and manner of death an accidental drowning. No PFD's were worn or onboard the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2021-0008
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chippewa Lake
NearestCityorTown: Gloria Glens Park
County: Medina
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling southwest on vessel #1. Operator noticed water entering over the transom of the vessel due to his gear and equipment being loaded near the stern the vessel began to sink.  The vessel then sank and the operator swam to shore.  The operator was wearing a PFD.


BARDID: OH-2021-0009
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel lost power and took wave over transom and began to swamp, several more waves then completely swamped the vessel and it drifted into a rock wall. All the occupants then exited the vessel onto shore, no injuries


BARDID: OH-2021-0010
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St. Mary
NearestCityorTown: St. Mary's
County: Auglaize
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Ohio vessel was leaving Harmons Channel at Grand Lake St. Mary's in Auglaize County, Ohio on April 30th, 2021 at 1250 hrs. While leaving the channel the vessels propeller struck the bottom of the lake causing the vessel to lose speed. This was due to the lake having 4' high waves coming off the main lake with about 20mph winds.  This caused the vessel to turn and in the process the operator could not gain the vessels speed back and the wave action came over the stern of the vessel causing it to swamp. Both the operator and passenger were not injured and rescued by St. Mary's Township Fire Department. 

The vessel was towed out a short time later by Mayes Towing.  At that point both the Owner/operator and occupant discovered that both cell phones were damaged from the water and several fishing equipment was missing and the fishing electronics had been submerged under the water.


BARDID: OH-2021-0012
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Miami
NearestCityorTown: Miamiville
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The two occupants of vessel #1 launched a canoe from Kelley Nature Preserve at approximately 3:00 pm. Their friend launched a kayak at the same location with them.  The Little Miami River had a strong current that day.  The median flow of the river is 818 cfs, but that day it was 2700 cfs.  Shortly after leaving the launch site, the paddlers encountered rapids.  In the rapids, vessel #1 struck a submerged object on the port side, causing it to tip in that direction, downstream.  Neither occupant was wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident.  Victim #1 submerged in the river and struck his head, neck, back, and knees on rocks in the riverbed.  Both occupants were able to make it safely to an island that is located across the river from the Little Miami Boat Club.  The uninjured occupant decided to leave the island and make it across to the shoreline opposite from the boat club and then went in search of the kayaker who was no longer with their party.  Victim #1 remained on the island because he felt that he could not make it across the river.  The victim believed that he sat on the island for a couple hours before he began yelling for help.  Someone at Kelley Island Nature Preserve heard the cries for help and called 911.  Miami Township arrived on scene, launched a boat and retrieved the victim at approximately 8:00 pm.  On shore, the victim was taken to a medic for examination.  The uninjured occupant arrived at the medic while the victim was being evaluated.  At that time, the kayak operator was missing.  While gathering information about the incident and the operator of the kayak, the missing kayak operator arrived on scene as well, uninjured.  The victim was transported to the hospital for further examination - treated and released.


BARDID: OH-2021-0013
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wolf Run Lake
NearestCityorTown: Caldwell
County: Noble
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was operating an electric motor in low/idle speed along shoreline when movement from passenger 2 (bow) sitting in a lawn chair shifted her weight causing the vessel gunnels to go below the waterline swamping the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2021-0014
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky Fork Creek
NearestCityorTown: Bainbridge
County: Highland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was being operated in Rocky Fork Creek and capsized in a rapid. The occupant of vessel one was thrown from the Kayak.  The occupant struck his head on a rock upon being thrown from the kayak.  The occupant hurt his right ankle upon being thrown from the kayak. The occupant went under the water and upon coming up swam to shore and out of the water. Kayak was total loss $630.00 of property was lost in the accident.


BARDID: OH-2021-0017
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Acton Lake
NearestCityorTown: Oxford
County: Butler
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was underway, northbound, and struck a submerged object.  The object dislodged the outboard motor and busted the transom.  The dislodged motor struck the portside pontoon.  The pontoon began taking on water.  Operator of vessel one and an unknown boater attempted to tow the damaged vessel back to the boat ramp. They were unable to tow the vessel and tied it off to a fallen tree.


BARDID: OH-2021-0018
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and 2 were underway on the Maumee River near Manmade Island. Vessel 2 capsized and its operator ejected upon hazardous waters.  Operator of vessel 2 was able to swim to shore.  Vessel 1 was able to make it to shore but due to hazardous waters vessel 1 filled with water and swamped. Both vessels were swept away by the current and not located.


BARDID: OH-2021-0019
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Catawba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling southbound from Green Island to Catawba Island State Park.  The vessel was traveling at approx. 30mph on plane and struck the 1 green can buoy.  Bothe the operator and passenger of the vessel sustained injuries and had to be transported to the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2021-0020
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in forward motion when it hit a wave/wake.  Operator was ejected toward front of vessel.  He struck his head, chest, shoulders and arms on dash and front of vessel console.  He then traveled into the water. Nearby vessel pulled him aboard and took him to Furnas Shores ramp. Operator was transported to Miami Valley hospital by care flight.


BARDID: OH-2021-0021
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Griggs Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Columbus
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, was cruising at 10MPH, Southbound on Griggs Reservoir approximately one mile South of the Hayden Run Bridge along the West side of the reservoir.  The operator of vessel #1, stated that he traveled between an orange and  white buoy at the end (North) of the rowing regatta race course.  The operator of vessel #1, stated that all of a sudden his vessel sustained a collision with a metal cable submerged underwater that was connected to the floating race course and got wrapped around his propeller.  The force of the propeller drove the cable tight against the lower drive unit.  Note vessel 1, was inspected by reporting Officer after the vessel was removed from the water and trailered to the Marine Park substation the day after the actual collision.  Reporting Officer was not notified or present at the actual collision scene.


BARDID: OH-2021-0022
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork Lake
NearestCityorTown: Batavia
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/22/21 Vessel 1 was idling with motors running and Occupant #2 voluntarily left vessel and entered into the water with no PFD at the swim platform. Occupant 2 held onto the swim platform and inhaled Carbon Monoxide from both motors running. Several minutes later occupant #2 was overcome with Carbon Monoxide and sub sequentially went below the surface and didn't resurface.

Occupant #2 body was recovered 7 hours later.

Occupant #2 death was ruled as drowning and contributory cause was carbon monoxide intoxication.


BARDID: OH-2021-0023
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating at a cruising speed on plane. Occupant 3 was kneeling facing forward on a small seat, with only his knees making contact with the vessel.  As the operator decelerated Occupant 3 fell forward off the bow of the vessel and into the water. Operator 1 made an evasive maneuver swerving to the left to avoid striking occupant 3. Occupant 3 was struck by the propeller of vessel 1 in his left arm.


BARDID: OH-2021-0024
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel#1 was attempting to load his pontoon onto the trailer.  the vessel was too far left and was backed up to reposition the vessel further to the right.  Operator of vessel #1 claims that he had shifted from reverse to neutral and was stationary.  He was about to shift into forward when he heard bystanders yelling at the operator of vessel #2 to watch out.  Operator of vessel #1 said that vessel #2 was directly to the rear of his craft when vessel #2 started quickly forward toward the ramp in order to trailer the vessel.

The operator of vessel #2 stated that he was not under power but was  drifting forward.  Both the operator of vessel #2 and his father claim that vessel #1 moved into the path of their craft.
An independent witness stated that vessel #2 was at fault because they were impatient and moved too quickly and moved into the path of vessel #1 which was having difficulty lining up with the trailer because of very choppy water conditions.


BARDID: OH-2021-0025
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch
NearestCityorTown: Paris
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
During the investigation we determined that the operator of Ohio vessel 1, was operating west, parallel to the beach in a straight line at approximately 30 miles per hour.  He began to decelerate to about 20 miles per hour when he turned portside.  

The operator of Ohio vessel 2, was also operating westbound at approximately 40 mph and parallel to the beach.  Vessel 2 operator was behind Vessel 1 and off to his port 30-50 feet.  Operator 2, began to catch up to Vessel 1, when the operator of Vessel 1, decided to turn portside, striking Ohio vessel 2, on the starboard side.


BARDID: OH-2021-0026
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes
NearestCityorTown: New Franklin
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number 2 was leaving the dock at the Upper Deck Bar and Grill when it struck vessel number 1 that was tied to the dock.  Vessel number 1 sustained damage to port side swim platform and transom.  Vessel number 2 sustained only paint transfer damage on the port side pontoon.


BARDID: OH-2021-0028
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, came from Liebs Island towards Northshore.  When getting close to Northshore area Vessel 1, hit a wake causing occupant #5 to lose his grip on the vessels and his face to hit the boats.  Occupant #5 caused his 4 front teeth to get pushed up into his gums.  Occupant #5 was transported to Children's Hospital where he was stitched up and teeth were extracted.

On chart Dark 6 is occupant number 9 above deck.


BARDID: OH-2021-0029
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1, was at dock, unattended. Unit 2, was attempting to dock next to Unit 1.  Unit 2 failed to complete its turn into dock causing to strike the rear portion of Unit 1.  Unit 2 struck the outboard motor on Unit 1 shearing off the skeg (fin) on the lower unit of the motor.  Unit 2 then left the scene. Unit 2 received no reportable damage.  Through the course of the investigation, no person on board Unit 2 would admit they were operating the vessel. 

This case was turned over to the prosecutor, The Officer can’t identify the operator and no one is talking. He has attempted to charge all passengers however, this case is not on the prosecutors radar therefore Vessel #2 is not completed.


BARDID: OH-2021-0030
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-25 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: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left the fuel dock at Edgewater Marina and was traveling east towards Whiskey Island Marina.  Operator detected the odor of fuel and deaccelerated. Operator heard loud pop and observed flames coming from the engine compartment.  Operator attempted to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful. Operator and Occupant #2 went to the bow of the vessel and operator put out an anchor.  Both occupants were retrieved by a Good Samaritan vessel.  Neither Occupants were wearing a PFD.


BARDID: OH-2021-0031
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky Bay
County: OH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Finger caught in rope
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Vessel #1 was backing vessel down ramp to launch vessel.  Occupant #2 was holding lines for the vessel on the dock. As vessel started to float Occupant #2 tried cleating off the line.  The vessel drifted away from the dock causing the line to tighten, pinning Occupant #2 fingers between the dock cleat and line.  This caused the injuries described in the attached Injury/Fatality report.  A good Samaritan cut the line releasing Occupant #2 from the cleat on the rock.


BARDID: OH-2021-0033
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Vermilion
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west approximately 1 mile west of the Vermilion River.  Vessel 1 hit a submerged rock causing the outdrive to get torn off the vessel.  Vessel 1 was towed to the dock by Lake Erie Towboat and Salvage.


BARDID: OH-2021-0034
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Apple Valley
NearestCityorTown: Howard
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 caught fire soon after leaving the east dock. The boat owner and passenger believed the fire began in the engine bay due to electrical issues. The operator stated the boat had issues starting at first but eventually started and the fire began soon after. Occupant 2/owner stated a nearby boater arrived to help extinguishing the fire soon after it started. Occupant 2/owner  was towed to the east boat dock and awaited my arrival.


BARDID: OH-2021-0035
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Millersport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 31,2021 at Buckeye Lake, vessel #1 had one operator and four passengers on board that was towing a tube with two riders. Three of the passengers were sitting on the left side and fourth passenger was seated middle left on the backseat bench. While in tow, the two riders fell from the tube into the lake.  The operator of vessel #1 then turned hard left causing vessel #1 to capsize.  The operator and passengers on vessel #1 fell from inside the vessel into the lake.  A few passengers were picked up by nearby boaters and transported to Keller’s Island.  The remaining people in the water swam to Keller’s Island.


BARDID: OH-2021-0036
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading eastbound inside the Cleveland Breakwater at a reported 12-15 knots.  It was approximately 100 ft. north of Burke Lakefront Airport.  It suddenly veered to starboard and hit the rocks of the airport.  

The occupants were thrown forward and impacted the boat causing five of the eight occupants to be injured.  Help was called for.  The Coast Guard responded and took the injured people off the boat and to Gordon Ramps.  They were taken to the hospital.  The Coast Guard returned to find the boat had drifted north to the breakwater.  The Coast Guard towed the vessel to Gordon Ramp.


BARDID: OH-2021-0037
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Lake
NearestCityorTown: Milton Township
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of vessel 1 was operating his PWC in a circle when he was thrown from the vessel by the motion.  The victim was standing on the dock overlooking the private lake when the operator fell into the water.  The victim jumped into the water in order to board the Jet Ski and bring it back to the dock.  As the victim emerged from the water after jumping in he was struck by the vessel as it made a large loop left turn after the operator was thrown from it.  The victim was stuck in the front of the face by the vessel and was transported to the hospital for his injuries. no kill switch used.


BARDID: OH-2021-0038
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was headed south bound at Alum Creek Reservoir approaching the Cheshire road bridge. Unit 1 did not slow to a no wake in the no wake zone.  Unit 1 collided with the rocks on the East side of the Alum Creek Reservoir underneath the Cheshire road bridge.


BARDID: OH-2021-0039
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was docking into boat slip when wind caught his vessel, causing him to collide with vessel 1 that was being held at the adjacent slip for interval. The damage to vessel 1 was part missing on the rear starboard side and a dent on the starboard rear corner.


BARDID: OH-2021-0040
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fairport
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessel one and vessel two were traveling south towards the beach. Vessel one was slightly ahead and to the port side of vessel two. After looking behind the operator of vessel one believed there to be enough distance and took a hard starboard turn in front of vessel two. Vessel one did not have adequate spacing for the turn causing vessel two to collide with the right rear portion of the PWC.


BARDID: OH-2021-0041
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Darby Creek
NearestCityorTown: Grove City
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupant 3 was paddling in a canoe with Occupant 2.  It was reported that vessel 1 struck a log in the Big Darby Creek. Occupant #3 fell overboard and got trapped underwater until rescued.


BARDID: OH-2021-0042
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: McKelvey Lake
NearestCityorTown: Youngsgtown
County: Mahoning
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel #1 was operating in open water and had made hard right turn to try to jump the wake created by making said sharp turn. 

Upon doing so, the operator either lost balance or the hood/handle bar assembly broke loose causing the operator to fall off into the water.  The operator was not wearing a PFD at the time and was unable to swim, but tried to call for help before going under water.

the hood/handle bar assembly was held on by only a single piece of tape used for watercraft and not the proper latching mechanism that would have been installed by the manufacturer.
the occupant was located on 6-11-2021 at 1623 hours in 20 feet of water.


BARDID: OH-2021-0044
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 was engaged in fishing off the coast of Cedar Point near the Mosely Channel. Rough conditions caused the operator to get a fishing hook stuck in his left hand.  Heavy waves rocked the vessel causing the operator to fall near the stern, inside the vessel.  The Operator's position was causing the vessel to list heavily to one side which in turn allowed waves to begin swamping the vessel.  When the operator noticed the water coming into the vessel he decided to roll overboard.  After rolling overboard, the operator struggled for a short time while attempting to grab onto the gunwale of the vessel.  Eventually the operator managed to grab the gunwale and hang onto the vessel, which had the outboard motor in gear  and idling.  An Erie County patrol vessel was able to assist by getting the operator out of the water.  The operator was transported to Firelands Hospital by Sandusky Fire Department where he was released with minor injuries shortly after.


BARDID: OH-2021-0045
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Family was out tubing on Lake Erie when a juvenile fell off of the tube. After several minutes of attempting to get back onto the tube, the juvenile’s father (the operator of the vessel) entered the water in an effort to assist the juvenile. 

The boat drifted away from the persons in the water. The operator’s wife was able to get the vessel started and moved back to where the persons in the water were located. She was able to pull the juvenile back onto the vessel, but was unable to bring her husband onboard. 

USCG 40’ arrived on scene and put everyone onto their boat and brought them back to North East Yacht Club. Two juveniles were being treated for hypothermia and were transported to University Hospital in Cleveland. The vessel was moored at North East Yacht club with the assistance of Cleveland Fire’s Boat. No damage to the vessel


BARDID: OH-2021-0046
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east heading from the Sandusky Bay to Pipe Creek.  The waters were congested with vessel traffic going under the Cedar Point Causeway Bridge.  Vessel 1 average speed when going under the bridge was 9.1 mph and he never stopped to wait for vessel traffic to clear.  Vessel 1 struck the Cedar Point Causeway Bridge on his starboard stern causing damage to the fiberglass and rub rail.

Note; Operator of vessel 1 stated he had the green light to go under the bridge.  Operator of vessel 1 also state that a 42 Fountain with dealer numbers waked him out. No evidence of this was found.


BARDID: OH-2021-0047
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Apple Valley Lake
NearestCityorTown: Howard
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 had just backed out of the dock. Unit 1 started to pull forward and turn. Unit 1 failed to back far enough and pulled up too quickly and over accelerated. Unit 1 then went under the wooden dock, about ¾ the length of the vessel. All passengers were out of the vessel except for passenger 4. Passengers 4, 5, and 6 were transported by squad to Knox Community Hospital and passenger 4 was flown from Knox Community to Columbus.


BARDID: OH-2021-0048
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Apple Valley
NearestCityorTown: Howard
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling back into the fuel docks after a day of boating. Unit 1 pulled in too fast and struck the concrete wall and sidewalk with the 2 front pontoons of the vessel. Unit 1 continued to throttle the vessel forward, seen in the video as the motor was still in gear and pushing water. Unit 1 struck the air bumper along the wall, popped it and chipped the concrete sidewalk. The nose of both pontoons were also bent back from the contact with the concrete wall.


BARDID: OH-2021-0050
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jackson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Oak Hill
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Live well
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 13th, 2021 the occupants of the vessel were boating on Jackson Lake and noticed the boat was taking on water. They started back towards the boat ramp, but the boat took on so much water it became swamped and the occupants lost some belongings. There were no injuries during the incident and they were able to get the vessel out of the water.


BARDID: OH-2021-0051
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek
NearestCityorTown: Harveysburg
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was attempting to dock his vesel at Furnas Shores boat ramp at Caesars Creek.  Once he entered the no wake zone he states he hit a rouge wave which caused his vessel to rise suddenly.  The unexpected rise of the vessel, caused an unsecured door compartment to come unhinged and rise into the air.  The door compartment traveled through the air and struck occupant 2 in the head. Occupant 2 was sitting beside her.


BARDID: OH-2021-0053
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Michael J. Kirwan Resevoir
NearestCityorTown: Ravenna
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: swim ladder broke
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was not anchored and the boat was not turned on.  He was attempting to get the motor down and couldn't.  So, he threw his ladder overboard and started to climb down to troubleshoot the motor mechanics from the water.  The rung on the ladder broke.  He fell and impaled the inside of his right forearm just below the elbow on a cleat.  

The RN at the hospital asked him if he brought the skin with him.  His arm guts were hanging out.  They said the gap was too huge to pull closed and they would need to speak with a plastic surgeon.  I will follow up in a few days.


BARDID: OH-2021-0054
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pleasant Hill Lake
NearestCityorTown: Perrysville
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was rented from Pleasant Hill Marina.  The operator of vessel #1, when attempting to leave the dock, backed out of the boat slip engaging full throttle.  Operator of vessel #1 then immediately put he vessel in forward gear, again at full throttle, striking another unoccupied vessel (vessel #2) as well as the boat docks.  Both vessels were damaged.


BARDID: OH-2021-0055
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Access cover
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Due to the fact that all passengers on board vessel 1 were deceased and there were no witnesses to the incident, some of the information is unknown.

Vessel 1 left the dock 1438 on June 23, 2021 in Eastlake, OH - Chagrin Lagoons.
USCG received a report at 1740 of an unmanned vessel driving erratically between Cleveland Harbor main entrance and the Cleveland Crib.
USCG arrived on scene 1758 and report vessel doing continuous turns to port. 
1842 USCG broke starboard window to stop vessel, brought vessel to neutral and put in tow.
1846 USCG moored with vessel 1 and EMS too unresponsive passengers 1 and 2 to hospital.

Inspection of the vessel showed a missing access cover plate that led straight to the engine compartment.
Inspection of the port motor showed a loos water pump belt.

Both starboard and port side windows were closed.

A picture of the vessel leaving show passenger 1 and 2 without lifejacket on and passenger 3 with a type 3 life jacket on.
A text from passenger 2 stated they were going 3000 rpms and 14 mph.


BARDID: OH-2021-0057
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: OH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling north in the Mosely channel at a slow rate of speed.  Vessel 2, was traveling at a high rate of speed and overtook vessel 1 causing damage to the port side of Vessel 1, and no damage to vessel 2.  Vessel 1 passenger 2 was ejected from the collision and sustained minor injuries.


BARDID: OH-2021-0058
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: OH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 was near Cedar Point Beach east of the break wall and headed toward Johnson's Island.  When coming around the South end of Bay Point Sandbar. Vessel 1 ran aground and became inoperable.  Occupant 2 called Towboat US a short while later. No injuries were sustained by the operator or any occupants.  Both propellers were bent and sheared from contact with sand bar and the rudders.  Both prop shafts were bent.


BARDID: OH-2021-0060
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chippewa Lake
NearestCityorTown: Chippewa Lake
County: Medina
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel and all occupants were at Float-A-Palooza in the boat swim area at the southwest side of the lake. They were there for approximately 11 hours. While there, Occupants 2-4 admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages. The Operator was also seen drinking alcoholic beverages. At approximately 8:30 PM they left to go to Vessel 1's dock on the other side of the lake. 

While crossing the lake the Operator's hat blew off. He turned the boat and made two circles around it before drifting to it being approximately 20 fl. off the starboard side. The Operator then jumped in from the Operator Station, swam to the hat, and grabbed it. After about a minute the others noticed the Operator was treading water and not returning to the boat. Occupant 4 noticed the Operator's lips were blue/purple. Occupant 4 jumped in from the starboard side, swam to the Operator, and helped support him. The wind was pushing the vessel away from the two of them. Occupant 4 yelled to Occupants 2 and 3 to bring the boat to them. They were unable to operate the vessel. Occupant 4 then left the Operator and swam to Vessel 1. 

Occupant 4 got on Vessel I and brought it near the Operator. The vessel approached so that the Operator was just off the starboard stern of the vessel. Occupants 2 and 3 sat on the transom to pull the Operator in. He was having a harder time keeping his head above water. Just before they could reach him the Operator went below the surface of the water. The boat passed over where he was but did not strike him. 

Occupants 2 and 4 jumped in and searched for the Operator. They were unable to locate him. They got back on Vessel 1. Occupant 2 called 911. Occupant 4 then started going in circles to stay in the area and search for the Operator. They stayed on scene until help came then went to the public launch ramp.

Several agencies responded and began to search. The Operator was found deceased the next evening by sonar operators. His body was recovered by divers. 

The Medina County Coroner ruled the death accidental with the cause of death drowning. His blood alcohol level was found to be 0.322.


BARDID: OH-2021-0062
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buck Creek
NearestCityorTown: Springfield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was operating his PWC in a circular motion in open water near the north side of the beach and west of the main boat ramp.  Vessel one come out of his circle and was accelerating lifting the from end of his PWC when he struck Vessel two on the front left side. Both vessel collided and both occupants of vessel two were ejected from their PWC.  Both occupants of vessel two transported themselves with injuries to the Springfield regional Hospital.


BARDID: OH-2021-0063
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St. Mary's
NearestCityorTown: St Marys
County: Auglaize
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one launched at Rustic Haven campground and made its way to the main lake.  Once it was exiting the channel the motor stopped and would not restart.  The operator was trying to work on the motor and noticed water was coming into the bilge area from an unknown location.  The bilge pump failed to turn on and caused the vessel to swamp and eventually capsize.  All occupants ended up in the water with no injuries and were assisted by a local boater onto their vessel and taken to shore.


BARDID: OH-2021-0064
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Ravenna
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While the operator of Vessel 1 was in forward gear loading the vessel onto the trailer, a gust of wind blew the rear of his Bayliner into the empty trailer parked next to him on the ramp. The spinning propeller then chopped into the trailer causing $1900. of damage to the trailer and $200. of damage to his propeller blades.  The pontoon boat belonging to the trailer was currently waiting to load onto the trailer and was slowly heading to the ramp while this incident happened.


BARDID: OH-2021-0065
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was described as backing/launching from the New Galena Ramp.  Vessel 2 was approaching the ramp to drop off a passenger. At point of collision vessel 1 was backing and vessel 2 upon approach to the dock, collided causing damage to vessel 1 and the swim platform cracking and vessel 2 the 7ft rear scrapes causing the fiberglass to be exposed.


BARDID: OH-2021-0066
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Vermilion
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling back into the marina due to a storm coming in when he lost power. He stated that he  thought he struck something submerged. He was towed into Romps Marina in Vermilion. There was damage to his propellers, bottom paint, skeg and outdrive (the outdrive broke off and was hanging by the boot).


BARDID: OH-2021-0067
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityorTown: Fairport Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docking during a heavy storm. The operator lost control of the throttle and the throttle was stuck open while backing into the dock. Vessel 1 struck the dock and pushed the dock into unoccupied vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2021-0068
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: White Water River
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 capsized and the operator died.  The responding agency (Hamilton County SO) provided few details on the incident and manner of death.  Witnesses reported seeing the victim strike a tree branch in the water before capsizing in the kayak.  Coroner report indicates blunt head trauma and possible drowning.


BARDID: OH-2021-0069
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside-Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was sailing in a sailing class. Operator lost control of the sailboat then capsized. Operator fell into the water. Operator attempted to get back onto the sailboat as instructed by the instructor. Operator's hand slipped when bracing to get onto the sailboat. Operator landed on the left side of his abdomen. Operator fell onto the starboard side gunnel of the sailboat. Operator was unable to swim and to attempt to get back onto the sailboat. The instructor of the sailing class was unable to retrieve the operator out of the water. The instructor put the operator onto a spin board and towed him into shore.


BARDID: OH-2021-0070
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie Fair Port
NearestCityorTown: Grand River
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was headed North West out toward the entrance of the Fairport Marina, an unidentified vessel was headed South East toward the docks, passing vessel one on vessel one’s port side.  

Vessel two was headed East from the direction of Fairport Harbor West Light house to the East side of Fairport Harbor.  Vessel two was pulling two tubers without an observer.  As vessel two headed East, it crossed the wake of the unidentified vessel.  This caused the operator of vessel two to look back at the tubers.  At this time, while the operator was distracted, vessel two struck vessel one on the rear port side.  The collision forced the operator of vessel two into the water. Operator of vessel two was wearing a PFD.  No injuries were reported the day of the incident.  Injuries reported days later.


BARDID: OH-2021-0072
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 27th, 2021 at approx.. 1505 Hrs. the operator of Vessel 1 was attempting to dock.  While transitioning south between C dock and D dock the operator navigated too closely to D dock.  A combination of operator inexperience and strong wind gusts resulted in the operator of vessel 1 striking 3, which was docked and unmanned at D17. Upon striking Vessel 2, it sustained damage to a railing on ladder to the swim platform. Operator, vessel 1 then attempted  to throttle up and turn out of the situation, resulting in striking the port outboard engine of Vessel 2, docked and unmanned at D15.  Vessel 1 then struck the end of the dock as it come out of the turn and headed into dock C12.  The engines on Vessel 2 were trimmed up out of the water and upon striking the engine an approx. 1 inch portion of the port engine skeg was broke off. This was the only visible damage to the engine however the owner stated that the engine is not circulating water correctly and feels there is more internal damage.  The owner of vessel two was advised to have a certified technician look at the engine and provide an estimate for repairs. 

At the time of this incident the wind was SW between 15-20 kts. Upon the Officer's arrival the involved parties had already met and exchanged insurance information.  Photos of the damage on all three boats was obtained as well as a statement from the operator of vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2021-0073
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Bay Village
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling north on vessel 1. Operator hit waves and laded back in the water.  When landing back in the water the hull failed and the vessel began to sink.  Vessel was towed in by a good Samaritan. Operator was wearing a PFD and had no injuries.


BARDID: OH-2021-0074
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Sherwood
County: Definace
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was travelling with the river current.  Vessel #2 attempted to make a turn causing the vessel to overturn.  Vessel #1 attempted to assist Vessel #2.  In the process, Vessel #1 broke its paddle and overturned.  Both vessel occupants safely made it back to shore.  Both vessels continued down river and have not been recovered; considered to be a total loss.


BARDID: OH-2021-0075
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Mentor On The Lake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was  traveling east at 20 knots and Vessel 2 was traveling southeast approaching a powerboat crossing situation.  Vessel 2 slowed down and shifted to neutral to switch operators.  Vessel 1 maintained course and speed.  Vessel 2 shifted vessel into forward and was plowing. Operator of vessel 2 did not maintain a proper lookout and continued in the path of vessel 1.  Vessel 1 quickly turned to starboard attempting to avoid a collision.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 and occupants of both vessels fell down inside the vessel.  Vessels were driven to Yacht Club and occupant 2 on Vessel 1 was transported to Lake West Hospital. None of the occupants of either vessel were wearing PFD's.  Operator of vessel 2 was cited for improper lookout.


BARDID: OH-2021-0077
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Fork Lake
NearestCityorTown: Kimbolton
County: Guernsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was towing a tube in the ski zone heading south when the tuber was dislodged from his tube causing injury to his ribs.


BARDID: OH-2021-0080
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: OH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 shifted into reverse to leave the dock but the vessel went forward.  Operator added more reverse throttle causing the vessel to accelerate forward. The vessel hit the dock, rode over top of it and the bow flipped back over the stern.  The vessel was completely overturned pinning the operator under the vessel.  The operator was able to swim out from under the vessel.  After a complete inspection by a marine mechanic it was found  that the shift cable to the stern drive had come loose causing the drive to be stuck in forward.


BARDID: OH-2021-0081
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes
NearestCityorTown: New Franklin
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was observed operating a Maroon Pontoon boat with light blue letters. The Operator backed out of a dock slip at approximately 1855 pm. The Operator backed out of the slip and throttled his Pontoon boat forward hitting the dock and causing damage to the front edge of the dock along with bending a steel pole that is attached to the dock.  The operator was then observed leaving the scene without notifying the owner of the dock.


BARDID: OH-2021-0082
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Bay Point Sand Bar
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling from east to west in Sandusky Bay and struck the Bay Point Sandbar.  Operator stated he does not have much experience boating in the Sandusky Bay.  He has only boated here three times and the last time was 2019.


BARDID: OH-2021-0083
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel #1 was leaving Son Rise Marina in Sandusky Bay headed toward Cedar Point Marina for fuel.  There was heavy boat traffic in the Sandusky Bay.  The operator of Vessel #1 jumped the wake of another boat and was ejected.  The operator was not wearing a kill switch and the unoccupied vessel turned toward Son Rise Marina at a high rate of speed.  Vessel #1 struck the breakwall of Son Rise Marina where it came to a stop.


BARDID: OH-2021-0085
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pleasant Hill Lake Park
NearestCityorTown: Perrysville
County: Ashland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was launched on the public launch ramp at Pleasant Hill Lake area E launch ramp and was floating beside the courtesy dock. The operator attempted to start the motor several times and then noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The operator opened the engine hatch to further inspect and observed flames in the area of the engine. The operator shut the hatch and all the occupants exited the boat into the water next to the courtesy dock and the vessel became engulfed in flames.  The vessel was pushed away from the dock to prevent damage to other boats and structures. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire and the boat was recovered.  The vessel was a total loss.  A fire extinguisher was on the vessel but wasn’t used by the operator.


BARDID: OH-2021-0086
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russels Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 and 2 were in a head on situation. Vessel 1 steered to the right to pass Vessel 2 and Vessel 1 steered to the left. Vessels 1 and 2 collided causing heavy damage to the port bow of Vessel 1 and starboard of Vessel 2.  The operator of Vessel 1 was transported to the hospital. Occupants 3 and 4 were also transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.


BARDID: OH-2021-0088
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-01 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put In Bay
County: OH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was docking port side to the dock. The operator was using the dock pole on the dock to pivot vessel into the dock.  Damage was done to the port side rub rail and fiberglass above the rub rail.


BARDID: OH-2021-0089
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:52:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-15-2021 at 1058 am a 44 foot Sea Ray was drifting on Lake Erie East of Kelley's Island in Erie County. There were 13 passengers and they were fishing.  

A cooler lid blew into the water and the occupant/victim jumped into the water to get the lid. There were 3 foot waves and they overcame the victim  and he was struggling. The other passengers started throwing items to him. One passenger jumped into the water after him. When he got to the victim he was unresponsive. He pulled the victim back to the boat where CPR was administered. The victim/occupant drowned.


BARDID: OH-2021-0090
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:03:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Millersport
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was at full throttle for the last 80 seconds of operation, with a spike to approximately 1900 RPMs during the last seconds.  The Operator was separated from the vessel, struck his head altering his consciousness and resulting in drowning.  Due to the death of the operator and no witnesses to the accident, the exact circumstances of the accident are unknown.

The four individuals listed as witnesses were out on a different vessel when they found the operator of Vessel #1 floating face down in the water, retrieved him and brought him to shore where EMS had arrived.


BARDID: OH-2021-0091
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left Shrocks Marina heading in a Northwest direction.  Vessel 2 left East Harbor and was heading in a Northeast direction. Both boats were approximately 1/4 mile offshore. Passenger 3 from Vessel 1 said this boat is going to hit you. Vessel 1 turned to the starboard and attempted to sound its horn. Vessel 2 hit vessel 1 in the port aft corner, ramping vessel 1. The operator of vessel 2 was ejected upon impact.


BARDID: OH-2021-0092
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tappan Lake
NearestCityorTown: Deersville
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 28, 2021 at approximately 1315 a SeaDoo personal watercraft (Vessel #1) and Kawasaki personal watercraft (Vessel #2) were operating in close proximity to each other near the boat swim area west of Tappan Lake Marina and south of Ski Island. 

The operator of Vessel #1 stated he was riding around on the personal watercraft and watching Vessel #2 as the operator of Vessel #2 was doing some tricks. The operator of Vessel # 1 then stated Vessel # 2 went towards the dam as he was either turning or driving away. The operator of Vessel #1 then stated he thinks he turned to port to head in the direction Vessel #2 went. 

The operator of Vessel #1 then stated as he was coming out of the turn to head in the direction Vessel #2 went, he started to accelerate. The operator of Vessel #1 then stated it was not long after coming out of the turn to port as he was accelerating, he collided with Vessel #2 in what was concluded to be a head on impact with a slight offset of approximately five degrees. 

The operator of Vessel #1 stated after the impact he saw the operator of Vessel #2 floating in the water with his face down, the operator of Vessel #1 stated he jumped in the water and swam over to assist the operator of Vessel #2. The operator of Vessel #2 was unconscious having sustained head and chest trauma due to the collision, the operator of Vessel #1 had nonlife threatening injuries to his right arm, his chin, and had a chipped tooth. 

Boaters from the nearby boat swim area came out to assist after the collision, the operator of Vessel #2 was transported to Tappan Lake Marina and was life flighted to a hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. The operator of Vessel #1 received first aid at the scene and did not require advanced medical care. This accident remains under investigation due to the injuries sustained by the operator of Vessel #2.


BARDID: OH-2021-0093
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lorain
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 4 backed out at a high rate of speed from B Dock striking vessel 1 on the rear starboard side. Vessel 4 then began moving forward at a high rate of speed striking vessel 2 and 3 on the rear starboard side.  All vessel struck were located on C Dock and sustained significant fiberglass damage as well as railing damage.


BARDID: OH-2021-0094
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charles Mill Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mifflin
County: Ashland
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: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting north of the dam towards the dam gates. In an area clearly marked by buoys, (keep out) the current pulled the vessel south into the opening of the dam where the current increased the speed of the drift towards the trash Gates of the Dam.  

The operator of vessel 1 started the motor, however the current was too strong to pull the vessel away from the Dam Gates. The Vessel collided with the dam's weir and capsized.  Both occupants were ejected out of the vessel. Both occupants and vessel were pulled to the trash gates of the Dam.  Both occupants held on to the Vessel until their rescue by first responders.

Neither occupant was wearing a PFD during the incident.  The operator was not injured and was transported to the hospital for examination.  Occupant 2 was injured during the incident and was transported to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: OH-2021-0095
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Alliance
County: Stark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing two separate tubes each with one occupant while traveling towards the German Church boat ramp in zone #4 at Berlin Reservoir.  

Vessel #1 described to be  making a turn to the left and then to the right while Vessel 2 was traveling in the opposite direction and made a turn to the left. Vessel 2 continued to make a left turn while approaching Vessel 1 and then the front starboard underside of the hull struck the portside of gunwale of Vessel 1.  

The collision caused significant damage to both Vessel 1 and Vessel 2.  The operator of Vessel 2 did sustain some cuts and bruising to his right side just above his hip from the collision but did not seek medical treatment beyond first aid. The operator of Vessel 2 was issued a citation for the Safe Speed navigation rule due to his actions and not having ample reaction tiem to avoid a collision due to his speed of travel.


BARDID: OH-2021-0096
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Geneva on the Lake
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator was traveling east about a 1/4 mile offshore they decided to turn around and head back going west.  When the operator turned the boat around he realized he was taking water over the bow of his boat.  The boat was headed into the waves and wind.  The operator said his bilges were working but they were taking water on too fast and the boat swamped.  Operator headed toward shore just behind the Geneva lodge. The vessel remained at the shoreline for multiple days while the operator made arrangements to get the vessel moved.


BARDID: OH-2021-0101
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-01 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Fork State Park
NearestCityorTown: North Salem
County: Guernsey
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of Vessel 1 was standing on the tongue of his vessel trailer, preparing to launch it when Vessel 2 accelerated at a high rate of speed toward the stern of Vessel 1.  The bow of Vessel 2 then struck Vessel 1's outboard motor and transom.


BARDID: OH-2021-0102
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Catawaba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling northwest in norther open zone of West Harbor at approximately 30 mph on plane.  Vessel #1 then passed by another vessel which was traveling southeast.  Vessel #1 turned to port and hit the wake from the other vessel.  The operator of Vessel #1 was ejected from the vessel, causing injuries to the operator.


BARDID: OH-2021-0103
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Waynoka
NearestCityorTown: Sardinia
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 traveling east bound near cove of Sioux and Bow drives when Boat 2 exited cove heading North/north western into open zone. Boat 1 stuck large wake produced by boat 2 and occupant sustained injury.


BARDID: OH-2021-0104
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityorTown: Harpersfield
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operators kayak became swamped and after several failed attempt to swim the vessel to shore the operator let go of the vessel which then washed downstream.  The operator then became stranded on a small island in the middle of the river.  The vessel is a total loss after it was unable to be located downstream.


BARDID: OH-2021-0105
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside-Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to operate in five-foot swells, Vessel #1 capsized and operator let go of Vessel #1 approximately 200 yards off of Area 12 of East Harbor South Beach and swam to shore.

Kayak was not recovered.

No vessel information is available because the vessel was never registered and owner did not know any additional information on the vessel (other than type and color).


BARDID: OH-2021-0106
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tappan Lake
NearestCityorTown: Deersville
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was adrift near the 6 mph zone with a West heading. Occupant #2 jumped backward form the swim platform to a tube. Tucking her knees up, landing on the tube she bounced back toward the vessel striking her forehead on the swim platform.


BARDID: OH-2021-0107
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: OH
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was sailing when a squaw hit causing the boom to pop off the mass and ripped the jib. The vessel was pushed into the shore where rocks were present causing the boat to break up.


BARDID: OH-2021-0108
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: OH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was looking at the gages on the vessel and struck the number 12 day board in West Harbor knocking it over.


BARDID: OH-2021-0109
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was heading upstream in the Maumee River returning to Maple St boat ramp.  Vessel 1 stuck the east side or down stream side of the rock wall underneath the I 75 bridge on the starboard bow.  Passenger 6 was ejected from the vessel upon impact and landed on the rock wall sustaining minor injuries to his back and left elbow.  Vessel came to rest with the starboard side of the vessel out of the water on the rocks and the port side still in the water.


BARDID: OH-2021-0110
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:16:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hodgson
NearestCityorTown: Ravenna
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 8:30 p.m., ODNR Dispatch advised that a deceased male had been located at the lake and that City of Ravenna Police and Fire units were on scene.  At approximately 8:35 ODNR Officer travelled to Lake Hodgson to assist in the investigation.  At 8:40 the victim was observed floating in the lake next to Vessel #1 which was overturned.  The coroner later determined that the incident was a probable drowning with underlying medical heart condition.


BARDID: OH-2021-0112
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was idling in West Harbor at a slow rate of speed when it struck a submerged object that induced damage, causing the vessel to take on water. One of the passengers lost a cell phone and they lost some lifejackets totaling an estimate of 1060 dollars in property lost. Still waiting on damage estimate to the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2021-0113
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was departing from the dock when the operator tried to shift from reverse to neutral. Operator of Vessel #1 shifted to forward and accelerated into Vessel #2. Vessel #2 was docked on the dock across from the dock Vessel #1 was departing from. Vessel #2 had one person on board who was transported to the hospital with a leg injury.


BARDID: OH-2021-0115
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Burr Oak State Park
NearestCityorTown: Glouster
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 when returning to the docking area.  After vessel #1 struck vessel #2, vessel #1 struck the dock.  The bow of vessel #1 was damaged.  The stern of vessel #2 was damaged.  No passenger information is available for other persons on vessel #1


BARDID: OH-2021-0116
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Licking River
NearestCityorTown: Nashport
County: Muskingum
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 had been towing a cooler behind the kayak on a swimmer's tube attached by a rope.  While paddling downstream, the rope got caught on a strainer below the water line and pulled Vessel #1 underwater.  The operator of Vessel #1 was able to get free of the kayak and was assisted by other nearby kayakers.

Vessel #1 has not been recovered.


BARDID: OH-2021-0117
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: OH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drift fishing.  After several passes Vessel 1 would not start due to engine failure. Vessel 1 drifted into rocky shore, grounded and swamped. Occupants left vessel no injuries.


BARDID: OH-2021-0120
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Sunbury
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was operating Southbound on plane when it struck a wave. The impact with the wave caused the operator to be ejected from the vessel causing injury.


BARDID: OH-2021-0121
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charles Mill Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mifflin
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was west bound plowing approximately 80 yards from shore in 5 1/2 feet of water.  The vessel capsized to the starboard side ejecting all occupants and a dog out of the vessel.  The vessel came to float upside down.  

The operator reported that occupant #4 had fallen from his seat to the starboard side of the vessel.  This caused occupant #2 and #3 to shift and fall from their lawn chairs toward the starboard side of the vessel.  The shift in weight caused the vessel to capsize.

The vessel had a custom elevated deck which was not designed by the manufacturer.  The vessel also had two custom seats not designed by the manufacturer.  An examination of the front seat revealed that the mount had pulled from the deck and was leaning toward the starboard side of the vessel.
The operator of the vessel was arrested for BUI and tested BAC 0.131 g/210 ml of breath.


BARDID: OH-2021-0122
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Thornville
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/31/21 Vessel #2 was docked at the Docks at Waterfront Restaurant.  Vessel #1 struck the motor of Vessel 2 while they were leaving the docks at the Waterfront Restaurant.


BARDID: OH-2021-0124
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling at a high rate of speed when the operator was distracted by wildlife. The vessel stuck the break wall throwing the operator form the vessel and caused significant damage to the hull.


BARDID: OH-2021-0125
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put In Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling to Put In Bay when the vessel struck Buckeye Reef on Lake Erie causing both damage to the vessel and property on board the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2021-0127
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes
NearestCityorTown: Akron
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked and struck by vessel 2, while the owner of vessel 1 was at the Upper Deck Bar and Grill. 

A man approached him and told him his vessel was hit while the other vessel was docking causing damage to the rail of vessel 1. The owner state when the police arrived on the scene he declined to file a report until later he notice the damage and called ODNR to file a report. 

The owner of vessel 1 produced a photo of vessel 2 that struck his boat. I reached out to the owner's and talked to the girlfriend and she said they were out and another person was driving the vessel and while docking the boat she claims they only hit a post.  The owner was supposed to reach out with me on the July 31st and contact has never been made.  The witness was to come in and make a statement and we reached out several time and have never heard back.


BARDID: OH-2021-0128
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Geneva
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: tow line broke
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8 14-21 Owner of Vessel 2 and friends were Jet skiing off of Geneva. The vessel 2 was capsized, The Owner/ operator righted the vessel but could not get it started. 

They began to tow the vessel in with another PWC but due to high winds and waves the rope broke . Due to conditions they were not able to get another rope on the vessel in time. 

The owner/operator jumped off the vessel before it was picked up by high waves and pushed into the rocks on Geneva State Park shore riprap. The vessel had minor damage at the time but was left there overnight due to no one being available to retrieve it. 

The following morning we discovered someone had roped it to the rocks causing it to beat against the rocks all night destroying the vessel. The vessel was retrieved on 8-15-21 by Kingsville Towing with a boom truck.


BARDID: OH-2021-0129
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 struck the Sandusky Yacht Club breakwall headed from Dockside Café to Venetian Marina causing injury to the six passengers on board. 

 Passenger #1 struck the dash/helm area, Passenger #2 struck the helm area, Passenger #3 was ejected off the vessel and into the water where she struck a rock, Passenger #4 was thrown inside the boat to the rear right side of the engine compartment, and passengers #5 and #6 where inside the cabin and struck the inside of the hull upon impact.

The operator had a .07 BAC.


BARDID: OH-2021-0130
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put In Bay
County: OH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was docking as the operator of vessel 2 was tying the stem of the bow of vessel 2 swung away from the dock and stuck the docked vessel #1. This caused several scrapes to the port side of vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2021-0131
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Thornville
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to  a dock and vacant. Unknown Vessel #2 stuck port side of Vessel 1 breaking the windshield.


BARDID: OH-2021-0132
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buck Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Springfield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 6 year old boy was cut on a prop while returning to the vessel after tubing.  The vessel was in neutral and the prop was no on when the incident occurred. The operator of the vessel was attempting to bring the boy up to the ladder, when he believe the boy kicked and hit his foot on the prop while lifting him up.  The boy suffered a laceration to his right foot and received 8 stitches.


BARDID: OH-2021-0133
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Geneva on The Lake
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel one was making a hard left turn when he was ejected from the starboard side of vessel one. Operator one received injuries to his right leg when ejected from the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2021-0134
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fairport Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 rented a standup paddleboard and after approximately 20 minutes of operation, operator lost here balance and fell overboard. Operator landed on rocks and sustained an injury to her left ankle.  Operator was wearing a PFD prior to falling overboard.  Operator was assisted to shore by Lake Metro parks Lifeguard and then transported to Tripoint Medical Center.


BARDID: OH-2021-0135
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: OH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling into Battery Park Marina to fuel his vessel and struck the North break wall. He then operated his vessel to the fuel dock only using his port engine.  Operator of Vessel 1 has a lot of experience; however he never pulled into Battery Park Marina and stated he didn't know the break wall extended that far out.


BARDID: OH-2021-0136
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityorTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #3 was heading up-river towing a wake surfer.  Vessel 1, heading down river struck wake of vessel 3 at approximately 30-35 mph.  

Operator of vessel 1 was ejected from the vessel.  Vessel 2 came down on top of unoccupied vessel 1 as it came over the wake from vessel 3. Operator of vessel 1 sustained a broken left foot.  Vessel 1 and vessel 2 sustained damage due to impact.


BARDID: OH-2021-0137
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Harbor/Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: lakeside/Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was overtaking an anchored vessel 2 at night.  Vessel 1, struck Vessel 2 along the transom causing damage to the swim platform, and rear deck pad. No injuries.


BARDID: OH-2021-0138
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put In Bay
County: OH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling at approx. 20 knots and struck Starve Island on Lake Erie. No injuries. Operator stated that he was looking down messing with the trim of the vessel when he struck the island.


BARDID: OH-2021-0139
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sunny Slope Lake
NearestCityorTown: Medina
County: Medina
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were tied to a dock behind a private residence at Sunnyslope lake.  Vessel #1 was charging at the time of the incident.  The electrical system of Vessel #1 caught fire causing a total loss of Vessel #1, total loss of Vessel #2, and caused damage to the dock.


BARDID: OH-2021-0140
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charles Mill Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mifflin
County: Ashland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The pontoon boat was onward North bound of the Charles Mill Marina.  The vessel was traveling at a low speed or possibly stopped when occupant 6 put on his PFD and jumped off the boat.  When occupant encountered the water his PFD slipped off because it was not fastened correctly. Occupant struggled to stay afloat. The operator of the boat began to circle the area to try to locate occupant number 6. Occupant number 4 jumped into the water in attempt to rescue occupant number 6 but was unable to keep occupant number 6 and herself above water.  Number 4 had to terminate her rescue attempt to save herself.  Occupant number 4 returned to the boat and re-boarded it. The operator of the boat continued to circle the area but was unable to locate occupant number 6. 
The seating of the occupants 2,3,4,5,6 and 7 were undetermined, the occupants would not disclose location of their positions.


BARDID: OH-2021-0141
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was underway exiting the Edgewater cut into the lake when the vessel tipped causing the operator and passenger to fall into the water. The operator began struggling and having a panic attack in the water and was not able to get back on the vessel. Good Samaritans got victim onto the swim vessel of the good Samaritans vessel and began CPR. When they arrived at the ramp USCG was on scene and victim was transported to the hospital. Victim survived and is alert and coherent. Both occupants of the of the vessel were wearing PFDs.


BARDID: OH-2021-0142
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityorTown: Cincinnati
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was in neutral sitting in slip A30 at Four Seasons Marina.  The owner who was on the swim platform preparing to tie up the vessel’s stern told his friend to, “Kill the motors.”  The friend having little boating experience thrusted the throttles forward.  In so doing vessel one accelerated across the channel and struck a vessel in the opposing dock in slip.  The collision caused gelcoat damage to both vessels.  No injuries are reported, and nobody was onboard vessel two.


BARDID: OH-2021-0143
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Eastlake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel two had engine failure. Vessel one was towing after vessel two had engine failure. While towing vessel two, the tow line became tangled in the engine of vessel one.  At that time, both vessel began to drift into the rocks at the shoreline.  Damaged to the vessels occurred when they struck the rocks.  Vessel remained on the rocks until removed the next day.


BARDID: OH-2021-0145
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was travelling toward the Portage River when the operator of Vessel #2 observed a PWC (vessel #1) on the port side.  

The PWC kept getting closer to Vessel #2 and the operator of the PWC was attempting to steer without giving it throttle.  

The Operator of Vessel #2 slowed his vessel and put it in reverse.  

The PWC operator gave the PWC throttle right before the collision causing the PWC to turn to port.  When this happened the PWC struck Vessel #2 on the port bow causing damage.


BARDID: OH-2021-0146
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put In Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left Put In Bay returning to Mazurik boat launch. Vessel 1 cut to close to Buckeye Reef causing damage to propeller. Vessel 1 drifted into buckeye reef becoming grounded.


BARDID: OH-2021-0147
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 grounded on Buckeye Reef.  Operator and passengers left the vessel and walked to shore.  Rescue marine pulled Vessel #1 off the rocks the next day and towed it to Shrocks Marina.


BARDID: OH-2021-0148
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 left Put-In-Bay Island, ran out of fuel and dropped anchor; anchor did not catch and strong winds pushed Vessel #1 into shoreline of Middle Bass Island.  Vessel #1 became grounded and later damage caused from waves and rocks swamped the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2021-0149
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch Res.
NearestCityorTown: Ravenna
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 12, 2021 at approximately 7: 15 pm the operator of Vessel #1 was operating her pontoon boat at West Branch State Park just northwest of Goose island to retrieve the floating rafts that had blown out of her vessel. 

While retrieving those floats the operator did not realize that a docking line fallen into the water and when she started up the outboard motor and shifted into forward gear the engine shut off. 

At that time the operator of vessel #1 noticed the docking line had wrapped around the propeller of her outboard motor. She leaned over the back of her vessel and was using a dock pole to unwrap the docking line from the propeller. 

While doing this the operator leaned out the back and the back-deck storage compartment is made to flip open to access the fuel tanks and battery switch. That deck hinged backwards and sent the operator over the back of the boat. 

The operator hit her forehead off the top of the outboard engine and fractured her right wrist. The operator was able to get herself back into the boat without falling into the water. Once she was back inside the boat she called "911" because she could not use her wrist and the docking line was still wrapped around the propeller. 

The operator was transported to the University Hospital in Ravenna for treatment to her broken right wrist and laceration to her forehead. She had to get surgery on her wrist a few days after the incident occurred. There was no damage to the vessel, after unwrapping the docking line it started up and was operated back to the West Branch Marina where is has a seasonal slip on the water.


BARDID: OH-2021-0150
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityorTown: New Richmond
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 28, 2021 at approximately 5:15 the owner was operating his vessel on the Ohio River near the old Beckjord power plant with 5 others on board. 

The Owner/operator reported the water was very calm this day, but there was a lot of debris in the river and all on board were helping him keep a look out for floating logs and other debris that could damage his vessel.

The Owner/operator and his party were returning from dinner at the Riverside Marina, to their camp at Riverpines, in New Richmond, OH.  All of a sudden the boat came up in the front, then down, then hit in the back and came out of water in the back and then sat back down in the water; it sounded like a car accident and it was a very hard hit. 

The Owner/operator looked back to see what was hit and a green channel marker popped up out of the water, and then disappeared again under the water. He then nursed the boat back to the ramp. No one was injured during this collision and the only known damage was to his vessel.


BARDID: OH-2021-0151
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Millersport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 12:45 AM ON BUCKEYE LAKE.  VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING WEST.  VESSEL #2 WAS TRAVELING NORTH EAST.  VESSEL #1 STRUCK VESSEL #2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE TOWARDS THE STREN WITH THE FRONT OF IT’S (VESSEL #1) PONTOON ON THE STARBOARD SIDE.


BARDID: OH-2021-0152
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Millersport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling west in a no wake zone towards the docks at buckeye lake marina.  Vessel #2 was unoccupied and tied to a dock at buckeye lake marina.  Vessel #1’s bow stuck vessel #2’s starboard side causing damage to vessel #2’s starboard side deck, rails and panels.  It also caused damage to vessel #2’s port side deck trim.  Vessel #1 claimed no damage.

Ro of vessel #1 claimed the person operating his pontoon boat at the time of the accident had already left the scene.  Ro stated he did not know the person’s name, just picked him up from the boat yard.  Just an fyi why operators section for vessel #1 is blank.


BARDID: OH-2021-0154
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityorTown: Napoleon
County: Henry
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was swimming from a raft to one of the witness's vessel.  While between the raft and the vessel, the victim saw an unidentified vessel coming toward him.  The victim dove under water to avoid the unidentified vessel but was struck by the vessel's lower unit/propeller.  The unidentified vessel that struck the victim did not stop and there is no information available for it.


BARDID: OH-2021-0155
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityorTown: Cincinnati
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/5/21, Vessel #2 attempted to tie-off to Vessel #4, who was anchored to watch fireworks.  Next, there was strong current that ‘spun’ Vessel #2 around then struck Vessel #4 anchor line in which caused the line to wrap around Vessel #2 motors in which there was Vessel #2 had no power and was floating downriver in danger of striking other boats and structures.  

Next, Task the Force One vessel (emergency vessel) then towed Vessel #2 from the bow and out of the danger zone and into the middle of river. Thus, during the tow, Vessel #2 or Task Force One vessel then struck the anchor line of Vessel #1 in which caused Vessel #1 to float downriver and struck Vessel #3.  

Vessel #1 had damages to the starboard side.   No other vessel reported damages.  No injuries were reported by occupants on all 4 vessel involved with this incident.


BARDID: OH-2021-0156
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was anchored and fishing on Lake Erie.  The Operator pulled the anchor and was attempting to relocate.  Vessel #1 was heading NE with the waves.  The engine of Vessel #1 stalled allowing the low transom to get swamped by a following wave.  The passenger of Vessel #1 attempted to throw the anchor to swing Vessel #1's bow into the waves and allow the bilge pump to catch up with the water inside.  

Vessel #1 took on more water and began to sink before the bilge pump could eliminate the water taken on.  The Operator and passenger of Vessel #1 grabbed lifejackets and stood on the bow of the vessel attempting to signal for help. The passenger swam, pulling the Operator to a nearby fishing vessel that was able to contact the USCG.  Both the Operator and passenger were taken to St. Vincents Hospital by USCG helicopter.


BARDID: OH-2021-0158
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel 1, (21 foot Bayliner) near Battery Park Marina in Sandusky Bay when he noticed a bird tangled in his fishing gear toward the rear of the vessel.  

While attempting to cut the bird free of the fishing line, a wave rocked the boat and he accidentally cut his right radial artery in his wrist.  

He returned to dock and was transported to Firelands Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery; was released the same day.


BARDID: OH-2021-0160
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Kelley's Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at Casino on Kelley's Island, Vessel 2 came in to dock motor stayed in forward gear when shifting to neutral, engine stalled when put into reverse vessel 2 drifted into vessel 1 while regaining power.


BARDID: OH-2021-0161
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling from Cleveland to Put-In-Bay.  Vessel #1 traveled too close to Put-In-Bay striking the NE corner of Put-In-Bay.


BARDID: OH-2021-0162
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside-Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling east to west when it struck the Bay Point Sandbar.  Vessel #1 entire outdrive was missing and began to take on water.  Lake Erie Towing towed the vessel to Sunrise Marina.  Operator state he consumed 3 beers before the accident.


BARDID: OH-2021-0163
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels #1 and #2 were both sailing (no motors in use) on Alum Creek Lake.  Vessel #1 was give way vessel and Vessel #2 was stand on vessel.  Vessel #1 attempted to give way to starboard and pulled the rudder the wrong way causing Vessel #1 to steer to the port and strike stand on Vessel #2 resulting in a hole in the front port side of Vessel #2


BARDID: OH-2021-0164
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Moraine
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/11/2021 at 18:43 while rowing with an organized rowing group in the Great Miami River in the city of Moraine, a juvenile male suffered a medical emergency and fell overboard.

The group of nine boys training in a racing skull in the river just north of the boat ramp felt the boat shake and then the 3rd seat person started shaking, leaning forward, then fell into the water.  The victim began to sink and disappeared into the water quickly.  The other boys in the boat were not sure what happened and notified the coach, who was close to the group in a jon boat approximately 30 feet away from the skull.  The boy in the coxswain seat in the stern put his hands in the water to try and feel for the victim but couldn't find him.  The Coach continued diving down looking for the victim until fire rescuers arrived on scene to continue the search.  Once the rescuers arrived on scene the remaining boat crew headed back to the boat dock and put their equipment away.  During the search, family members of the victim arrived and were briefed of the incident by incident command.

Approximately 1 hour after falling into the water, Moraine FD found the body of the victim in the middle of the river, slightly downstream from where he was last seen.  The fire dept. was dragging the bottom of the river when the victim was located and pulled to the surface.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  Montgomery county coroner responded to the scene to conduct their investigation.
At this time there is no sign of foul play or any criminal charges pending.


BARDID: OH-2021-0165
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky City
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling on plane in a channel and started to enter a heavy rainstorm.  The operator slowed and adjusted the Strata glass top to see better and closed the door to the front deck.  The operator then started to plane again and struck the outer break wall across from the coal dock causing injury to three occupants on board as well as fiberglass damage to the bow.


BARDID: OH-2021-0166
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was leaving the city ramp and struck a breakwall.  This caused the operator to fall forward pushing the throttle to full and striking the steering wheel.  The operator then fell to the deck, likely unconscious.  The vessel then started into the circle of death making 7 complete circles, turning to the starboard, and at one point striking a floating dock, breaking it off.  The vessel continued to circle until it grounded on another breakwall to the west.

The accident occurred at approximately 23:49 and the vessel / operator was found floating near the breakwall across from Deep Water Marina at approximately 02:05 by a local salvage company, which towed the vessel to shore and notified ODNR / EMS.

The number of circles were determined by viewing footage from a local security camera.
The time of the accident was determined through use of security cameras and the help from the operator's father showing text messages with the operator and when the operator stopped communicating back.  The operator was texting back and forth passing information about another accident his brother was in hours before.  It is believed that the operator was texting or had just put the cell phone down from texting which resulted in distraction and thus restricted vision.  The phone was not recovered.

The vessel did not have a capacity plate.  When the vessel was researched, it was found that the maximum horsepower for that year was 250 HP.  The vessel had a newer Yamaha 300 HP so it had been repowered at some point.

Investigation found that the operator had a blood-alcohol of .121

The operator was interviewed and does not have any memory of the accident.


BARDID: OH-2021-0169
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-22 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
An unknown vessel (Vessel #3) struck both Vessel #1 and Vessel #2, damaging the anchor and winch systems on both.  Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were both docked at the time of the incident.  The exact time of the incident is unknown and Vessel #3 has not been located or identified.


BARDID: OH-2021-0170
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was fishing/trolling in a Southwest direction. Vessel 2 was heading in a Southeast direction. Vessel 2 hit vessel 1 in its rear starboard side at the transom. 

Vessel 1 contacted vessel 2 with its starboard side forward hull. When vessel 2 contacted vessel 1, vessel 1's transom separated and was bent out. This piece of the hull of vessel 1 cut through the fiberglass on vessel 2 making a large, long hole on the bottom hull of vessel 2. 

The two vessels were then stuck together with vessel 2 on top of vessel 1, pushing it down in the water. Vessel 1 was taking on water. The operator of vessel 1 called a good Samaritan boat that was close by and requested they come help. The two passengers on vessel 1 then put on their PFD's and then boarded vessel 2. 

The two vessels then became separated from each other. Vessel 2 was filling with water so the two passengers originally from vessel 1 jumped into the water toward vessel 1 as it was going by. The operator of vessel 1 was able to grab the fishing rod tree and hold on. Passenger 2 from vessel 1 could not reboard vessel 1, so he floated to regain his composure. 

The operator of vessel 1 was able to reboard vessel 1 over the transom. The good Samaritan vessel arrived and assisted with the operator and passenger of vessel 1 boarding their boat. When the passengers of the good Samaritan boat looked around, they saw the passenger from vessel 2 floating face down in the water. 

They pulled the unconscious person onto their boat and performed CPR on him. 
The fire department showed up and took the two persons from vessel 1 in to shore and then to the hospital to treat for hypothermia. The USCG arrived and transported the deceased body of passenger 2 from vessel 2 to the Huron Boat ramp. 

The tow boat arrived on scene and hooked up to vessel 1 and started to tow it to the ramp. On the way in the operator of the tow boat saw the front navigation lights of vessel 2 under water. The tow boat did circles around vessel 2, with vessel 1 in tow, until the fire department returned. The tow boat then towed vessel 1 into the ramp at Cranberry Creek Marina. The fire department put divers in the water and searched around the sunken vessel 2 for the missing operator. After several hours of searching, the tow boat then towed vessel 2 into the Huron Boat Ramp.
 
The operator of vessel 2 remains missing. 

Since both occupants from vessel 2 are deceased / missing, some of the information surrounding the incident is unknown.


BARDID: OH-2021-0172
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Lakes
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling west in the Iron Channel when it was struck by vessel #2 (starboard side). Vessel #2 was headed east in the Iron Channel.  Vessel #2 continued and failed to stop.


BARDID: OH-2021-0173
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Seneca Lake
NearestCityorTown: Senecaville
County: Guernsey
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was operating in reverse to get aligned with the dock slip and struck the lower unit of vessel #2 with the port side causing damage to the lower unit of vessel #2 and gel coat of vessel #1.


BARDID: OH-2021-0175
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pleasant Hill lake
NearestCityorTown: Perrysville
County: Ashland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Starting in gear
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was stationary, engine off, in forward gear.  The operator started the motor while in forward gear and the throttle mostly in the full position.  The motor revved and the operator was forced off of the seat and lost control of the vessel.  The vessel was out of control and spun clockwise traveling toward the west shoreline.  The operator stated that the vessel spun in circles approximately 10-15 times before becoming swamped which forced him into the water and the vessel sank.  The operator was able to swim to a nearby tree on the shoreline and remained there until he was rescued by another boater in the area.  The operator was not wearing a PFD.


BARDID: OH-2021-0176
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Waynesville
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/18/21 at 11:29 a.m. vessel #1 was docked at Wellman Meadows boat dock facing North.  Vessel #2 was attempting to dock at idle speed at the dock where vessel #1 was docked.  Vessel #2 attempted to slow its approach however due to operator error accelerated into the dock.  After striking the dock, vessel #2 continued forward striking vessel #1 bow first.


BARDID: OH-2022-0001
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:44:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Transom Modification
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 left Launch Ramp heading North on Alum Creek Reservoir toward their destination to duck hunt. Approximately five minutes after departing, the vessel’s skeg hit the bottom of the lake. Approximately 30 seconds later, the vessel listed and capsized throwing all four passengers into the water approximately 156 yards from shore. Operator #1 was able to swim to a sand bar and stand in waist deep water. Occupants #3 and #4 were able to grab floating gun cases and make it to the sand bar. Occupant #2 suffered cardiac arrest and was not able to get to the sand bar. Another vessel found occupant #2 approximately 15 yards from vessel #1 and removed him from the water. He was transported to shore and then the hospital. Occupant #2 was pronounced dead at the hospital. 
Operator #1 and occupants #2 and #3 were in waist deep water for approximately 20 minutes. 
Occupant #3 was transported to the hospital for symptoms of hypothermia. 
Operator #1 and occupant #4 were treated for first aid by EMS at the launch ramp.


BARDID: OH-2022-0002
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Scioto River
NearestCityorTown: Lucasville
County: Scioto
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was checking beaver traps on the Scioto River in a kayak during swift water conditions when he capsized and fell out of the vessel.  Once he was out of the vessel in the cold water, he lost sight of the vessel and was able to float into a log jam and get himself out of the water - in the middle of the flooded river.  ODNR was able to rescue the operator but the kayak was not recovered.  The operator was treated on scene by EMS and refused transport.


BARDID: OH-2022-0003
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Res.
NearestCityorTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling on Delaware Reservoir approximately 0.2 miles NE of Sherwood Boat ramp when a wave came over the bow of the vessel and swapped the vessel. The vessel took on more water and began to sink. Operator #1 and Occupant #2 left the vessel. Operator #1 gained control of a PFD and swam to shore. Occupant #2 was not able to gain control of a PFD and swam approximately 50 yards to shore before he drowned. Occupant #2 was recovered nine days after the crash in 6.7 feet of water. 
Operator #1 stated the vessel was heading back toward the ramp when the crash occurred. Occupant #2’s Google location records suggest the vehicle was traveling NB when the crash occurred. 
Cold water immersion was a factor in occupant #2’s drowning.


BARDID: OH-2022-0004
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chagrin River
NearestCityorTown: Eastlanke
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling south on the Chagrin River.  Vessel #1 was on plane and struck the southwest shore of the river.  Upon coming to rest on private property, the vessel was completely out of the water and on land.  None of the occupants were wearing PFDs.


BARDID: OH-2022-0005
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The occupants of vessel #1 were out fishing on the north side of the Camp Security Zone near "C" can and encountered a malfunction with the bilge pump.  The pump was running continuously, so the power line was cut.  Later on, vessel #1 took waves over the stern, which caused it to swamp and eventually capsize.  All three occupants went in the water with life jackets on and held onto the vessel.  The operator sustained several injuries from fishing lure punctures and abrasions.


BARDID: OH-2022-0007
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling west between approximately15-20 mph. Vessel #1 struck submerged dredge sediment breakwall.  Vessel #1 began to take on water and returned to the boat ramp.


BARDID: OH-2022-0008
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was facing west and stopped to reel in fishing lines.  Vessel #1 began to take waves over the stern and swamp. Operator #1 cut the hose for the bilge pump after noticing that it was not pumping out of the outlet.  The Operator and Occupant were unable to resolve the issue and the vessel capsized.  Both the operator and occupant entered the water and then reboarded the capsized vessel.  Neither were wearing a PFD.  Both operator and occupant were retrieved by Good Samaritan and transported to Edgewater Boat Ramp to be evaluated by Cleveland EMS.


BARDID: OH-2022-0009
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bazetta
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May l, 2022 at approximately 7: 15 AM Vessel # l was underway headed north, when the operator noticed Vessel #2 underway, approaching his stern at a greater speed going north/northwest. 

Operator of Vessel #1 took an evasive maneuver turning right while operator of Vessel #2 took an evasive maneuver turning left, resulting in property damage to both vessels, no injuries. Operator of Vessel #1 estimated his speed to be 30 MPH. Operator and Occupant 2 of Vessel #2 estimated their speed to be 35-40 MPH. Operators of Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 stated they slowed speed slightly before making his evasive maneuver, then remained in idle position. Both Vessels remained on the water to continue participation in their fishing tournament, later furnishing information at the State Park Boat Ramp at approximately 4:30 PM.


BARDID: OH-2022-0010
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Conneaut
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 sent out an emergency call in the vicinity of Conneaut Harbor. On board were three (3) male subjects who had sustained carbon monoxide poisoning. Two (2) of the three (3) subjects were unconscious at the time of discovery of Vessel 1 by the Army Corps of Engineers. All subjects were transported to University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center by ambulance and released the next day. Vessel was secured to Conneaut Port Authority dock.

Investigation found that the starboard engine was disabled in the Welland Canal in Ontario, Canada and was not in use during the incident. A crack in the port muffler allowed exhaust gasses to escape. The curtains on the vessel were up and zipped closed, with minimal air flow inside the vessel. Over time the concentration of carbon monoxide was at a dangerous level.


BARDID: OH-2022-0011
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityorTown: Buckeye Lake
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
This incident occurred at approximately 8:18 p.m. on Buckeye Lake.  Vessel #1 operating near the Amil Gate Spillway when the operator observed water filling up the back of the vessel.  the vessel then swamped and shortly thereafter capsized.  the operator left the boat and was picked up by a good samaritan.


BARDID: OH-2022-0012
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooley Canal
NearestCityorTown: Curtis
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 launched from the boat lift at Anchor Pointe.  Vessel 1 then headed west bound down the canal.  Vessel 1 then turned east bound down the channel, heading toward his boat dock at full throttle.  Vessel 1 passed his dock and continued east bound down the canal toward the guest docks.  Vessel 1 then struck the port side of the bow of vessel 2 causing large cracks in the fiberglass.  Vessel 1 was stuck on the anchor of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 was able to break free from the anchor of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 then tried to dock next to vessel 2 in an open slip but accelerated and struck the break wall.  Both vessels were damaged.


BARDID: OH-2022-0013
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russel's Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck docked vessel 2 in the outboard motor causing damage.  Vessel 1 left the scene of the crash and did not leave any documentation or contact information.


BARDID: OH-2022-0014
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Berlin Res.
NearestCityorTown: Deerfield
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and passengers were on their way back to the German Church boat ramp from the northern part of the lake when they passed a Chaparral boat (vessel 2) on their starboard side, they passed the other boater, the operator had gave them the middle finger believing that vessel 1 had cut him off. 

Vessel 1 then continued down the lake, now on the right side of the lake, the operator of the Chaparral made an abrupt U-turn and headed directly towards vessel 1 as they were angry with the operator of vessel 1. Vessel 2 then came alongside vessel 1 who was heading south towards the German Church boat ramp when vessel 2 then turned at the last second, striking the bow port side of vessel 1 with the starboard aft section of the Chaparral. After the collision, the two parties exchanged words, and that the operator of the Chaparral, "took off" back towards the North of the lake.


BARDID: OH-2022-0015
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
As the vessel was idling after the few minutes the owner noticed smoke coming from the cowling of the motor.  He turned off the engine and used 2 fire extinguishers.  Once out of the water and cooled down the cowling was removed and a wire on the motor was heavily burnt.  Estimate for repair is $5,200 and repair shop advised that there was an electrical issue in the motor that caused the fire.


BARDID: OH-2022-0016
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky Fork
NearestCityorTown: Hillsboro
County: Highland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was accelerating to move fishing spots, transom failed causing the boat to take on water.  Operator of vessel #1 beached boat to avoid sinking.


BARDID: OH-2022-0017
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:46:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside-Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was trolling and completing a tum when lines became tangled. Several of the occupants went to the rear to untangle/cut lines when waves began coming over the stern. The added weight of the water swamped the vessel and then capsized the vessel. The operator remained under the vessel for a short time before surfacing. All occupants were rescued shortly after the vessel capsized. Operator became unconscious after being placed on rescuing vessel, CPR was started and eventually Operator was Life-Flighted. Operator was later pronounced deceased.


BARDID: OH-2022-0018
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Harveysburg
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was operating a PWC and hit a large wake.  The impact threw the operator from the vessel and into shallow water.  Once entering the water, the victim made contact with a submerged object which caused a large laceration to the knee.  Family transported the victim to the nearest hospital where it was determined that the victim had a broken patella (knee cap)


BARDID: OH-2022-0019
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Unnamed Pond
NearestCityorTown: Medway
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was anchored with the bow facing a westerly direction near the center of the pond, approximately 368 feet from shore.  A witness reported the vessel capsized placing both occupants in the water.  Both the operator and occupant were non-swimmers and were unable to reboard the vessel. A good Samaritan on shore entered the lake attempting to rescue the vessel occupants.  
The good Samaritan became distressed while attempting rescue, succumbed and drowned.

A Clark county deputy was able to swim to the occupant and return the occupant to shore.  The operator, good Samaritan and vessel were recovered by Bethel Fire Department.


BARDID: OH-2022-0020
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caesar Creek Res.
NearestCityorTown: Harveysburg
County: Warren
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was on a PWC. Witness saw him traveling at a high rate of speed and hit a wave.  PWC rolled and the operator ended up in the water and began screaming for help.  Two nearby pontoon boats assisted with getting him onto their boat.  Victim complained of difficulty breathing and then went unconscious.  CPR was performed and continued once they reached North Pool ramp.  Careflight pronounced the victim deceased.  The PWC being operated was removed from the area so I didn’t obtain any information-it is to be brought to Caesar Creek today May 30


BARDID: OH-2022-0021
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Fariport Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The incident occurred approx. 1230pm on Lake Erie, Lake County at the main entrance of Fairport Harbor. One vessel, 12 foot rigid hull inflatable capsized from striking the wake of other unknown vessels. As a result, vessel #1 capsized.  The operator and single occupant of vessel #1 were both ejected from the vessel.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: OH-2022-0022
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russel's Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was stopped in the water drifting to clear vegetation from the propeller. During this passenger #6 entered the water. The vessel began drifting away. Passenger #2 entered the water to rescue passenger #6. Passenger #2 began to struggle and called out for help to Operator# I. Passenger #2 became unresponsive. Operator# 1 began driving toward parties in the water. On the second approach operator# 1 struck passenger# 2 in the head with the vessel. Passenger #6 was able to exit the water. Operator #1 called 911 as passenger #2 remained in the water until good Samaritans and ODNR assisted in removing him from the water. Passenger #6 was taken by fire department to shore to EMS on shore for transport.


BARDID: OH-2022-0023
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:27:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tuscarawas River
NearestCityorTown: Gnadenhutten
County: Tuscarawas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While paddling the Tuscarawas River in Gnadenhuttenn Ohio in a kayak, the victim entered the water and became unresponsive.  It is not known how the victim entered the water.  Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Department and the Arrowhead Joint Fire District responded and transported the victim to the Twin City Medical Center.  the victim was pronounced dead on May 30, 2022.  The medical examiner's report determined the death was a result of drowning.

The responding agency did not complete a boating accident report or notify Ohio State Parks & Watercraft; a state officer was assigned to prepare a report based on the responding agency's available information, so some details are unknown (vessel owner, victim's next of kin, etc.). The first deputy on scene found the victim with a PFD on; no additional details regarding the PFD were recorded.


BARDID: OH-2022-0024
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityorTown: Russel's Point
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading east in Fantasy Island channel by McDonald's.  Vessel 2 was heading west in the channel.  The rear of vessel 1 was in the middle of the channel and the front left of vessel 2 was in the center of the channel.  Both vessels struck each other causing damage to both vessels.


BARDID: OH-2022-0025
State: OH
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1's carburetor was removed days before the incident to get a part number.  Operator of vessel 1 assumed the carburetor was reinstalled but it was not.  When operator of vessel 1 went to start the vessel without the carburetor or backfire flame arrestor on the engine the vessel caught fire.  Operator of vessel 1 stated the engine cover flew ten feet in the air when the explosion occurred.  Operator left the vessel to get help.
Vessel 2 docked to the starboard of vessel 1 sustained major damage from the fire.

Vessel 3 docked behind vessel 1 sustained minor damage.
Dock was destroyed in the incident.


BARDID: OH-2022-0026
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was disabled with a tow boat, with light activated, off of its port stern.  Vessel #2 was trolling with planer boards out 75-100 yards. 

This was a head on passing situation passing Starboard to Starboard. 
Vessel #2 then passed Vessel #1 and Vessel #2’s planer board passed on the port side of Vessel #1 and starboard of the tow boat. 

As the planer board line passed over Vessel #1 it snapped and struck a passenger on vessel #1 causing the passenger to lose part of his ear.


BARDID: OH-2022-0027
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage River/Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Port Clinton
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
the operator of vessel 2 was waiting for the draw bridge to open, was retrieving his friend’s hat in the water and drifted into vessel 1 causing 2,500 dollars worth of damage to vessel 1. No damage was reported on Vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2022-0028
State: OH
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityorTown: Curtice
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling ½ mile North of Crane Creek. Vessel 1 was on plane when traveling through a commercial fishing net. Commercial fishing net was caught in vessel 1 propellers. Operator of vessel 1 cut the fishing net out of the propellers, returned to shore. Significant damage was caused to the fishing net.


