RedactedNarrative: Single vessel boating accident which occurred in Clearwater Harbor with 2 people on board.  The vessel was traveling approximately 25mph while enduring moderate surf and winds.  Conditions caused the occupant to fall overboard and impact with the vessel's propeller.      
  
    OPERATOR1 and OCCUPANT departed "One Tree Island" located en route to Belleair Boat Ramp.  Wind was out of the East at 10-14mph.  Chop was moderate, with white caps in the Harbor.  OPERATOR1 was operating the small craft with a tiller steer from a starboard stern sitting position.  OCCUPANT was sitting midship on the port side.  OCCUPANT became unsteady and fell off the port side of the vessel into the water impacting the vessel’s propeller.  OPERATOR1 retrieved OCCUPANT from the water and returned to One Tree Island.  911 was called by witnesses near the island.  First responders transported OCCUPANT by vessel to USCG Station Sand Key.  OCCUPANT was then bay flighted to Bayfront Health.     
  
  FINDINGS:  
  Weather and surf conditions caused OCCUPANT to fall over the port side of the vessel into the water.  The vessel's small size and low gunwales further exacerbated the situation.  The vessel's forward momentum caused OCCUPANT to immediately be directed towards and into the vessel's propeller.   Alcohol and vessel instability were contributing factors in this accident (See ISR059737).  
    
  CHARGES:
  OPERATOR1
  1.	327.35(3)(c)1. BUI WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY; 
  
  :Injuries were specific to the right forearm.  Consisting of an open right Ulna fracture and a dislocated right Radius.  Required screws and numerous sutures to mend.
  