# Holtz Rodney R CHALLENGER II - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 059041F - Manufacturer (registry): HOLTZ RODNEY R - Model: CHALLENGER II - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · 2 cycle - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Light sport - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/holtz-rodney-r-challenger-ii Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N1666R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1666R): [Clow Dana R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOW%20DANA%20R), [Hillsborough, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Hillsborough), built 2008, S/N CH2-0899-1897 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 ERA25LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA063), Nov 20, 2024: Holtz Rodney R Challenger II (N1666R), Concord, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and eventual stall/mush of the airplane while trying to secure an open door in flight. - [NTSB CEN18CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA291), Jul 23, 2018: Quad City Challenger (N1666R), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the base to final turn and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20241120019119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241120019119A), Nov 20, 2024: Holtz Rodney R CHALLENGER II (N1666R), Concord, NH, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that after takeoff he performed a left-hand turn at approximately 1,000 ft above ground level. During the turn the right-hand main entrance door… - [Accident 20180723017829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180723017829A), Jul 23, 2018: Holtz Rodney R CHALLENGER II (N1666R), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot was on landing approach and made wide turn to runway. Aircraft stalled hit the ground and spun until hitting a fence. ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2016FA0000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000376), Jun 30, 2016: SPARK PLUG. SEPARATED. DURING CLIMB OUT AT FULL POWER, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. THIS RESULTED IN AN EMERGENCY LANDING AND DAMAGE TO THE A - [SDR 2011FA0000480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000480), Jun 29, 2011: BELT. BROKEN. COOLING FAN BELT BROKE IN FLIGHT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND THEN SEIZED. - [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 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Quad City Ultralight Acft CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/quad-city-ultralight-acft-challenger-ii): 34 registered aircraft, registry code 059010Q - [Quad City Ultralights CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/quad-city-ultralights-challenger-ii): 13 registered aircraft, registry code 05901QS - [Quad City CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/quad-city-challenger-ii): 12 registered aircraft, registry code 05901KR - [Quad City Ultralight CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/quad-city-ultralight-challenger-ii): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 059010P - [Quad City Challenger CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/quad-city-challenger-challenger-ii): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05901WY - [Challenger CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/challenger-challenger-ii): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05903EF - [U-Fly-It Light Sport Acft CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/u-fly-it-light-sport-acft-challenger-ii): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05630LA - [Bowman Walter CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/bowman-walter-challenger-ii): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05613CM - [Byrd Melvin Gene CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/byrd-melvin-gene-challenger-ii): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05676GC - [Quad City Ultralight Acft CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/quad-city-ultralight-acft-challenger-ii): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 059002O - [U-Fly-It Light Sport Acft CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/u-fly-it-light-sport-acft-challenger-ii): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05901Z8 - [Quad City Ultralight CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/quad-city-ultralight-challenger-ii): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05902DV --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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