On 10/26/2012, at about 12:30 pm, a 27' Sea Sport cabin motorboat powered by a 290 HP Volvo engine was crabbing on the Columbia River at Cape Disappointment, "A" Jetty.  The operator reported that while crabbing, a crab pot line became tangled in the propellers.  Wind and wave action pushed the boat onto "A" jetty before the anchor took hold.  The boat flooded, swamped, and eventually became grounded. 

 
No injuries or fatalities.
No apparent alcohol involvement. 
Damage was estimated at $22,000.00. 
There were 8 PFDs on board.  The operator was not wearing a PFD.  It is unknown if passengers were wearing PFDs.
Operator instruction was described as "US Navy".  The operator did not have a Boater Education Card.
Operator reported having over 500 hours of experience.
No Rules of the Road Violations.
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