(operator) and (occupant) were coming out of the no wake zone from Davis Corner Boat ramp in Lebanon TN. As Operator came onto plane he started to make a small left turn to head toward the river channel. 

The boat did not respond to this left turn, so he kept turning the steering wheel more to the left which then engaged the motor to turn left at a sharp angle throwing him into the water. 

He was wearing his life jacket and kill switch cord. Occupant was able to maneuver the vessel over to Operator where another vessel was able to help get him out of the water and back into the boat. Operator was transported in a personal vehicle to Sumner Regional Hospital to be checked out. No major injuries were sustained, just minor bruising.

The vessel was taken to the shop where it was diagnosed with a blown seal in the Hydraulic Steering Cylinder.
OLD HICKORY RESERVOIR
MOUNT JULIET                  