No fatalities

PIPER PA-22-135 accident at Twin Bridges, MT, 29 Aug 2022

Twin Bridges, MT, United States

On August 29, 2022, a PIPER PA-22-135 operated by RANDALL A. JOHNSON was involved in an aviation accident near Twin Bridges, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Aug 2022 PIPER PA-22-135 accident near Twin Bridges, MT?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Aug 2022 PIPER PA-22-135 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Aug 2022 involved a PIPER PA-22-135, operated by RANDALL A. JOHNSON, at Twin Bridges, MT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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