# N91269: 1989 Van Wychen James CHALLENGER II

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Van Wychen James CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/van-wychen-james-challenger-ii) (registry code 05676BK, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: CH20187WD225
- Year built: 1989
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 14, 1991
- Certificate issued: September 29, 1987
- Expires: June 30, 2028
- Mode S code: ACA165
- Registered owner: [Vanwychen James G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANWYCHEN%20JAMES%20G)
- Location: [Warrens, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Warrens)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 44.1701° N, 90.4497° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 54666, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=91269
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91269

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 (Van Wychen James 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 CHI90DEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP01), Oct 22, 1989: Wychen Challenger II (N91269), Warrens, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A BROKEN CRANSKSHAFT WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

## 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 19891022042059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891022042059A), Oct 22, 1989: Amtrqc CHALLENGER2 (N91269), Warrens, WI, Substantial damage. Engine failed on takeoff. Homebuilt crashed on forced landing. Found broken crankshaft. Student carried a passenger

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Van Wychen James CHALLENGER II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/van-wychen-james-challenger-ii/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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