Final
1 minor
Aug 26, 2024
N39565 accident at Clearwater, FL
Aeronca 65-TAC — Loss of control on ground at CLW (Clearwater, FL)
DateAug 26, 2024
Tail numberN39565
AircraftAeronca 65-TAC · Aeronca Grasshopper · AR6T
LocationCLW — Clearwater, FL
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA24LA363
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.
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