Shortly after Vessel 1 was launched with two persons on board, an explosion occured in the rear engine area of Vessel 1.  Both Occupants jumped overboard and swam to shore; neither of the Occupants was wearing a lifejacket.  One of the Occupants suffered minor burns on the shin area of his legs; he was transported, treated and released for these injuries.  The second Occupant suffered no injuries.  Vessel 1 burnt to the waterline and was later retrieved by Aberdeen Fire Department.

Operator inexperience is listed as a tertiary cause based on the fact that despite over 500 hours of overall eboating experience by the Operator, he had less than 100 hours of experience operating this particular vessel.
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