N3268BPIPER PA-22-1352022-08-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-135S/N: 22-2089

Summary

On August 29, 2022, a Piper PA-22-135 (N3268B) was involved in an incident near Twin Bridges, MT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA321. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3268B.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 29, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA321
Location
Twin Bridges, MT
Event ID
20220829105824
Coordinates
45.535417, -112.302270
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-2089
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
PA-22-135PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JOHNSON RANDALL A
Address
513 CHERRY ST
City
ANACONDA
State / Zip Code
MT 59711-3041
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA321