RedactedNarrative: (operator) was attempting to move the vessel slightly forward in order to create enough slack in the line for victim (vessel owner/ victim) to untie from the dock. Operator accelerated more quickly than intended, panicked and over-corrected by putting the vessel into reverse, then over-corrected again putting the vessel in forward. The final shift into forward gear was at nearly full-throttle, because of the momentum created by the back and forth. The bow of the vessel struck the dock, ramped upward/forward, and landed on top of Victim, pinning him between the starboard pontoon and the dock. Bystanders rushed to the scene and lifted the vessel, pulling him out to safety. (See supplemental details page).
  
  Operator was arrested and booked for DWI, Vehicular Negligent injury, and Reckless Operation
  
  PFD'S were on board, but not used. Vessel was equipped with remote steering.
  
  Type of incident: Collision w/Fixed Object
  
  Contributing factors: 1. Alcohol - 2. Operator Inexperience - 3. Reckless Operation