RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, September 26, 2015, at approximately 1725 hours, V-1 was traveling southeast toward the Shell Mound Boat Ramp in Cedar Key, Florida. V-1 was traveling at approximately 40 to 45 mph as it approached the boat ramp. Operator1 attempted to throttle down and realized the throttle was stuck. Operator1 let go of the stick steering lever with his left hand and cut the engine off. As a result, the airboat turned to the starboard (right) causing the airboat to slide at a 45 degree angle. The airboat’s port (left) rear side struck the end of the Northeast concrete boat ramp barrier wall (left side as returning) and a 4x4 wood protector piling located in front of the concrete barrier. The airboat continued forward up the boat ramp coming to a rest completely out of the water. Upon impact with the barrier wall, both subjects were ejected onto land. A Good Samaritan called 911 and assisted both subjects. Levy County EMS arrived and transported both subjects to UF Health Shands Emergency Room/Trauma Center in Gainesville, Florida for treatment. occupant sustained a contusion to the forehead, a fracture to the second vertebra, two broken teeth and minor scrapes and bruises. Operator1 sustained minor scrapes and bruises and was released.  No PFD's were worn at the time of the accident.
   