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AERONCA 65-TAC accident at Clearwater, FL, 26 Aug 2024

Clearwater, FL, United States

On August 26, 2024, an AERONCA 65-TAC was involved in an aviation accident near Clearwater, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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… This summary draws on records from NTSB.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedDamaged/degraded

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