RedactedNarrative: the operator of the vessel was on plane and he just looked at his GPS and it showed he was going 42 mph. Shortly after the boat turned sharply to the right and he had no control of the boat with the steering wheel. He said he immediately let off the throttle and kept turning the steering wheel but nothing happened. He stated he told everyone to hold on as the boat crashed into the bank of the river. I asked if he needed EMS and he said no but another patron at the landing was able to talk him into seeking medical attention. Operator had a laceration to his nose and said his left leg hurt from hitting the console of the boat during impact. 
  
  The vessel was trailered and pulled out of the water where I took photos of the damage to the vessel, the mechanical failure of the steering arm control as well as the location subject and Operator impacted the vessel during the crash. The vessel was released. 
  
  During my investigation of the vessel at Bristol Landing I found the control arm was separated from the motor due to the lock nut backing off. 
   
  Three people had injuries.  Operator had a cut to nose and leg from impacting the console.  Occupant1 had lacerations to both legs below the knees; Occupant2 had no visual injuries but complained of back and head pain