RedactedNarrative: The operator was operating at planing speed. She let go of the tiller handle, causing the motor to turn abruptly. Both the operator and the passenger were thrown overboard. Neither were wearing a life jacket. The operator was struck multiple times by the boat while it was spinning in tight circles, suffering lacerations to her hand, arm, and head. A witness on shore ran to his neighbor (who had just put his pontoon in the water earlier that day) and they went out to rescue the victims. 
  
  Watercraft #1 was equipped with both wearable and throwable life jackets, however all were in storage compartments in the boat. The motor was properly equipped with a kill switch lanyard, but it was not worn by the operator.