RedactedNarrative: Vessel#1 had an engine problem and the operator was about to load it onto the trailer. It had stopped running and was drifting when the operator attempted to start it again. He noticed a strong odor of gasoline and suspected a problem since it had recently been worked on. There was an explosion from inside the engine area that sent the operator skyward approximately 10 ft. He swam to the ramp as the pwc (v1) caught fire. It burned thoroughly inside and sank with just the bow above water. This made finding causation difficult but a fuel leak is an educated guess on the investigator's behalf. Operator was taken to choctaw memorial hospital in hugo and treated for a concussion and lacerated lip. Area of the accident was approx 100 feet south of the salt creek boat ramp and approx 130 feet east of the salt creek boat dock and approx 1 mile south of salt creek road.
   