# N2079S: Pinkham Lewis CHALLENGER II

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Pinkham Lewis CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/pinkham-lewis-challenger-ii) (registry code 05614WL, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: CH2-2017
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Quad City Ultralight Acft Corp CHALLENGER II
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 27, 2003
- Certificate issued: September 28, 2020
- Expires: September 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A1AFA8
- Registered owner: [Sherry Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHERRY%20ROBERT%20E)
- Location: [South Bend, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/South%20Bend)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.7144° N, 86.2017° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 46635, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2079S
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2079S

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Pinkham Lewis CHALLENGER II)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL04CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA191), Sep 22, 2004: Pinkham Challenger II (N2079S), Lancaster, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power in-flight due to water ingestion and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance resulting in a collision with trees and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's…

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20040922023249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040922023249A), Sep 22, 2004: Amtr CHALLENGERII (N2079S), Lancaster, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 22, 2004 Mr. Pinkham was operating N2079S, an experimental amateur built aircraft, on a part 91 flight from N48 to T73. While enroute he…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2004FA0000873](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000873), Sep 22, 2004: FUEL CELL. MISMANUFACTURED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE ROTAX ENGINE EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS AND PILOT PERFORMED EMERGENCY LANDING. AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND PILOT WAS SERIOUS

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Pinkham Lewis CHALLENGER II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/pinkham-lewis-challenger-ii/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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