RedactedNarrative: According to (passenger/operator) statements V1 was traveling east down river running next to the south bank when they "got a little too close" to the bank and the front starboard side struck the bank.  When V1 struck the bank the operator was ejected and the passenger was thrown into the bow area.  Operator sustained broken and bruised ribs.  This was the first time for the operator to operate this type of boat.
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHITE RIVER
NearestCityTown: BATESVILLE