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.

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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

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Aug 2022 CESSNA 182Q accident near Donnelly, ID?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 2022 CESSNA 182Q accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Aug 2022 involved a CESSNA 182Q, at Donnelly, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.