Operator of V1 and passenger were traveling west out of Bear Creek towards Kirby Landing and according to witnesses they were traveling between 40 and 50mph.  V1 hit a "roller" wave that caused V1 to become airborne and go about 5 feet into the air.  Both the operator and passenger became separated from V1 while in the air.  The passenger hit the water feet first on his right side and skipped across the water.  The operator hit the water butt first in a seated position and when she hit, she stopped immediately.  Witnesses went to their aid.  The operator was complaining that she thought she broke her back and was panicked.  The passenger had the wind knocked out of him and was also in pain.  

Both were transported to St. Joe's ER in Hot Springs.  Both were found to have fractured pelvises.  Operator also sustained both inside and outside vaginal tears.
KIRBY                         