Summary
On May 04, 2025, a Arlie L Raber III CHALLENGER 1 (N59BR) was involved in an incident near Crestview, FL. 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 decision to take off despite having problems controlling the airplane due to his physical stature.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA197. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N59BR.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to take off despite having problems controlling the airplane due to his physical stature.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA197