RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1993, 22’ 6” Donzi 22 Classic Open Motorboat w/1 OMC Sterndrive Gasoline Engine – 275 HP 
  
  On 06/30/2019, at about 01:55 p.m., this vessel was launched into the Columbia River/Wanapum Reservoir from the boat ramp, located near George, WA in Grant County.
  
  According to Law Enforcement the vessel, with 3 people on board, had just been launched from the Sunland Estate Public Launch.  The Operator was starting to pull away from the launch when an explosion occurred in the engine compartment.  The blower was not used prior to starting the engine.
  
  The Injured person was sitting on the engine compartment at the time of the explosion.  As a result, she was burned and thrown into the water.  She was transported to Harborview Hospital where she remained for 5 or 6 days before being released.
  
  The Owner stated that he had not had any recent work done on the engine.  The Operator was cited for failure to have a Boater Education card.    
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  The Vessel was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value of $18,000  
  No one on board the vessel was wearing a PFD
  Operator did Not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  