No fatalities
26 Aug 2024: AERONCA 65-TAC — Clearwater, FL
On 26 Aug 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.
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