RedactedNarrative: Airboat operator was travelling northeast along the North shore of Lake Jessup.  He entered the cat tails in an attempt to locate a well known Airboat trail.  As he got close to the trail, he noticed it was dry.  He turned his boat hard to port in an attempt to turn around.  As the boat spun 180 degrees, the starboard edge caught the dry cat tails and caused the airboat to flip on to its starboard side.  All occupants were able to jump from the airboat.  They attempted to lift the airboat back to its upright position.  Just before the boat was upright, it burst into flames.  All subjects ran to dry ground and called for help.  
  
  The other two occupants of the airboat confirmed the operator’s story.  The operator advised that he had approximately 30 plus years of experience operating airboats.  His registration was current and he said that all of his safety equipment was on board and functional.  Due to the burned condition of the vessel, I was unable to locate any of the safety equipment or inspect the operation of the navigation lights.  The cause of the fire is unknown, the boat was a total loss, valued at approximately $3000.00.
  
  With the help of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, the occupants were transported back to Lake Jessup Park Boat Ramp.
  
  The operator of the Airboat was making arranges to remove the burned Airboat from the lake shore.
  