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(.4)The pilot reported that after the airplane lifted off from the water, he initiated a left turn at approximately 300 to 500 feet above water level. The pilot stated that he barely applied pressure to the stick for the left turn when the next thing he remembered was the aircraft going into the water at a 45 degree angle. The pilot stated that he felt that he had adequate airspeed and altitude when he entered the turn, but could not say if it was a control problem or a stall. Inspection of the flight controls, after the accident, did not reveal evidence of a control malfunction. (-23) during climbout from lake coeur d'lane, Idaho, pilot lost control of the aircraft as he started to execute a left turn. Aircraft impacted the water nose first and was substantially damaged. Pilot stated that the aircraft and engine were performing normally before the accident. Pilot escaped with minor injuries. The last recorded condition inspection was 12/12/97 at 122.8 hours total time. The aircraft wreckage is presently being inspected for possible flight control, (flaperon), failure. It has been reported by other owners of this type of aircraft that actuation of the flaperons will CA use a nose down attitude. Followup: post accident investigation of the aricraft wreckage did not reveal evidence of flight control malfunction.