RedactedNarrative: According to V1 operator, he was traveling down river from Preston's Ferry Landing when he heard a loud noise come from the stern area.  He attempted to raise the engine compartment when flames forced him to retreat. Both occupants then jumped from V1 and swam to the river bank where they were picked up later by a passing vessel.  The operator stated he watched V1 burn and float down river until it drifted out of sight.
  
  On 7/27 investigators searched for V1 from Preston's Ferry to Crockett's Bluff utilizing boats and sonar equipment.  We were unable to locate V1 or any remaining parts of the damaged vessel.