RedactedNarrative: Operator 1 was operating vessel 1 while cruising on plane. While operator 1 was operating vessel 1, vessel 1 struck a fixed object below the surface of the water. This caused vessel 1 to operator improperly and began to fill with water from the impact. 
  Operator 1 attempted to try to get vessel 1 to a boat ramp, but was helped by a following vessel as vessel 1 sank. Operator 1 did not sustain any injuries and vessel 1 was a total loss and sank.