On 7/1/12 operator was operating nc 1892 bt in panther creek on fontana lake.  Operator was attempting to pull up to a floating dock where vessel 2 was tied up.  During the docking process Operator went to put his vessel in reverse and the linkage broke causing Operator to run into vessel 2's starboard side pontoon.  Operator then pulled the kill switch and shut off vessel 1.  Operator and passengers fled back to their boat house on fontana lake where i later confronted them about the boating accident.

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