On 8/23/2010, at approximately 8:30pm on lake norman at the community docks of north view harbor subdivision, Operator was attempting to start his pwc.  Operator had flooded the engine with gas while trying to start it and taken the spark plugs out to clean them and failed to secure one of the plugs.  When Operator pushed the start button, the loose spark plug ignited the fuel in the engine compartment causing a quick flash explosion that put itself out.  Operator was blown off the back of the pwc into the water.  Operator was transported to lake norman hospital where he was treated for second and third degree burns to his face and upper arms.  Operator was wearing a pfd and no alcohol was involved.  Not charges have been filed.
SHERILLS FORD                 