RedactedNarrative: On Friday April 24, 2015, at approximately 1300hrs, two people were traveling southbound in an airboat owned and operated by Operator in the Fool''s Branch area of Kentucky Lake in Perry County, TN. Upon completion of a pleasure cruising trip, Operator was approximately 100 yds from the boat ramp located on Crooked Creek Rd. when he suddenly turned away from the eastern bank of the slough in an effort to approach the ramp with his bow forward facing. 
  
  Upon maneuvering the airboat, which according to Operator was at her cruising speed of 25mph, the airboat slid out from under them and struck a tree midways back on the port side. Operator was thrown into the floor of the vessel while the passenger was ejected from the vessel and into the water. Both parties remained conscious throughout the accident. PFD''s were not being worn at the time. The passenger suffered a laceration to his left shin area and received seven stitches. The boat was then trailered and taken to the home of Operator.