No fatalities

CESSNA 182Q accident at Donnelly, ID, 20 Aug 2022

Donnelly, ID, United States

On August 20, 2022, a CESSNA 182Q was involved in an aviation accident near Donnelly, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotSurface speed/braking — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipment