N1666RHOLTZ RODNEY R CHALLENGER II2024-11-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HOLTZ RODNEY R CHALLENGER IIS/N: CH2-0899-1897

Summary

On November 20, 2024, a Holtz Rodney R CHALLENGER II (N1666R) was involved in an incident near Concord, NH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and eventual stall/mush of the airplane while trying to secure an open door in flight.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1666R.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA063
Location
Concord, NH
Event ID
20241202195567
Coordinates
43.202722, -71.502278
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and eventual stall/mush of the airplane while trying to secure an open door in flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HOLTZ RODNEY R
Serial Number
CH2-0899-1897
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
CHALLENGER IIBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CHALLENGER II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CLOW DANA R
Address
305 BEAR HILL RD
City
HILLSBOROUGH
State / Zip Code
NH 03244-5544
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# ERA25LA063