AERONCA 65-TAC
Clearwater, FL — August 26, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 26, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA363 |
| Event ID | 20240903195047 |
| Location | Clearwater, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.97721, -82.75906 |
| Airport | Clearwater Air Park |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 65-TAC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s inability to control the engine following the loss of directional control due to the separation of a knob from the engine’s throttle control.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.