RedactedNarrative: On April 3, 2016 at approximately 2:00PM, Operator and his father left Cannon's boat launch heading south in Minors Canal.  Shortly after getting the vessel up on plane, the motor continued trimming itself up causing the operator to lose control on the vessel (LA6922FZ).  The vessel began to turn itself to the port side and the operator came off the throttle completely.  After interviewing the operator, the operator said he even turned the engine off. The vessel continued turning to its port side and grounded itself on the bank after hitting a tree causing severe hull damage to the port bow.  The vessel was equipped with all safety equipment.  PFDs were not worn at the time of the incident nor was the engine cut off switch worn.  The vessel was equipped with remote steering.  After interviewing the operator and passenger of the vessel (LA6922FZ), LDWF agents believe that contributing factor of this incident to be fault of equipment.  Alcohol or drugs are not believed to be a factor in this incident.
   
  