# NTSB Accident SEA01LA022
> **Aerofab Inc. LAKE 250** · 2000-12-01 · MERCER ISLAND, WA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA01LA022
- **Event ID:** 20010114X00299
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-12-01
- **Location:** MERCER ISLAND, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.560348, -122.220809
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aerofab Inc.
- **Model:** LAKE 250
- **Registration:** N8551Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a left turning step taxi to takeoff, resulting in a wing contacting the water during the step turn.

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