No fatalities

CESSNA 182 P accident at Edgartown, MA, 19 Aug 2025

Edgartown, MA, United States

On August 19, 2025, a CESSNA 182 P was involved in an aviation accident near Edgartown, MA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun. 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 accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Aug 2025 CESSNA 182 P accident near Edgartown, MA?

The accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Aug 2025 CESSNA 182 P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Aug 2025 involved a CESSNA 182 P, at Edgartown, MA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.