RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: We were coming out of a no wake zone going on plane as another boat was approaching us.  As they passed we took on their wake at approximately 20mph.  As we hit the two waves, the second one put us a little sideways then I, the driver, tried to correct it, but had no control over the steering because of the snapped steering cable.  As we went sideways it threw me and subject1 out of the boat.  As I came up to the surface, Subject1 was hanging off of the boat by her leg which was pinned down by Subject2.  When Subject2 got up, the boat was going in circles and Subject1 was dropped straight in the boats path.  I then swam over to her and held her up as Subject3 and Subject2 pulled down the throttle and turned the boat off.  I then waved down a Tow Boat USA who radioed the Coast Guard who had 911 waiting at the Marina when she was brought back by another boater.
  
  Investigation revealed:
  
  Vessel #1 was traveling Westbound in the Salem River and was approaching the Delaware Bay.  Vessel #1 had just exited a no wake zone and had accelerated to approximately 20mph.  Simultaneously they passed an approaching vessel.  Vessel #1 began navigating over the wake created by the passing vessel.  As Vessel #1 struck the second wake, the boat abruptly veered to the right.  As a result, all occupants were thrown towards the port side of the vessel.  The operator was ejected from the vessel and landed in the water.  Subject1, who was seated in the front left seat, became pinned against the port side gunnel by Subject2.  When Subject2 moved,  Subject1 fell into the water directly in the path of the outdrive motor.  Her right leg was struck by the propeller.  Subject2 and Subject3 remained on the vessel and were able lower the throttle and turn off the motor.  Operator assisted in keeping Subject1 afloat.  A passing boater stopped to assist and was able to get Subject1 on to their vessel.  All occupants were then transported to Barbers Basin Marina.  USCG station was notified and had EMS waiting at the marina.
  
  Inspection of the Vessel #1 was conducted at the owners residence due to the accident being reported 5 days after it occurred.  The inspection resulted in finding that the steering wheel no longer turned the outboard motor.  The motor was in the furthermost right position.  Further inspection within the center console led to finding the steering cable had snapped approximately 3 feet below the steering wheel.  
  
  Subject1 was admitted into Christiana Hospital for treatment.  Her injuries consisted of a broken left femur as a result of striking the gunnel.  Injuries from the propeller to her right leg resulted in a broken knee cap, broken tibula, and several deep lacerations to her lower leg.  No other injuries were reported.
  