Quad City CHALLENGER N194JR

Summary

On 6 January 2026 at about 21:45 local time, a Quad City CHALLENGER registered N194JR was involved in an accident near Greenbrier, Arkansas, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

6 January 2026 at 21:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Greenbrier, Arkansas, United States

Nearest airport

Arkavalley (12A)

Coordinates

35.1783, -92.3350

Aircraft

Quad City CHALLENGER

Registration

N194JR

Category

Ultralight

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Flight Test

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN26LA085

1 person had minor injuries.

The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing.

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The non-certificated pilot reported that while landing, the airplane encountered a downdraft and was pushed toward the runway surface. He attempted to correct by applying full power; however, the airplane touched down and exited the right side of the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane skidded and turned 180° which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and the right forward lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.