On February 27, 2011, operator and six passengers left the area of Clark's Bayou on Lake Bistineau and headed north in his airboat.  When they reached the area near Caples Camp of the lake operator decided to turn around and head back south.  Making a left turn in the channel, the boat turned over, port over starboard side.  Everyone was thrown out except one person who was pinned under a seat in the boat.  All passengers were wearing PFD's at the time the boat capsized. operator  was removed from under the boat and given CPR by his father.  Lt. drove father to LSU Hospital where victim was airlifted.  Lt. did not detect any alcohol or drug use by father.  Factors contributing to the accident were strong south winds, waves rolling back off the bank in the narrow channel, and operator's inattention to his manuvers.
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