Operator 1 of Vessel 1, was launching Vessel 1 at boat landing. Operator 1 engaged Vessel 1 into forward, Vessel 1 throttle stuck. Vessel 1 was accelerating toward shore. Operator 1 engaged Vessel 1 into neutral and then tried to engage into reverse, however Vessel 1 did not decrease in speed or RPMs. Vessel 1 struck the shore, ramming a birch tree. Tree caused large amount of damage to front Port side of Vessel 1. Vessel 1 throttle snapped off. Operator 1 smacked nose into windshield. Operator 1 was checked out by EMS. EMS cleared Operator 1, Operator refused transport. Operator 1 also had small scrap on arm. Alcohol was not involved. There was a mechanical problem with throttle. Operator 1 stated Vessel 1 was just worked on at a shop. Operator 1 was test driving it today.
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