Operator was operating his 1989 Glassport vessel   on the Missouri River approximately 1 mile north of the Independence Creek outlet in Atchison county on August 12, 2012, at approximately 1500 hours.  While cruising down the river, he struck a submerged object and started taking on water near the transom.  The collision disabled the motor.   The boat coasted 1/2 mile downstream and eventually parked on a wing dike.  Operator called his cousin to assist in getting the other occupants to shore.  Cousin took the other passengers to the boat dock and assisted a third vessel in towing the boat.  During the attempt, the boat capsized and sank.  No alcohol was involved, and no occupants were injured.
Atchison                      