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September 11, 2025 · Just Aircraft Highlander · N442DU

Forest Lake, MN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Forest Lake, MN
Aircraft
Just Aircraft Highlander (2025)
Tail Number
N442DU
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA375

The pilot was conducting a flight test of the experimental amateur-built airplane. He was returning to make a full stop landing when during the landing flare a wind gust from the right caused the airplane to drift left and depart off the left runway edge. The airplane then descended an embankment and nosed over. The upper portion of the rudder and a right-wing lift strut sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. Based on the reported wind direction and speed at an airport located about 13 nautical miles from the accident site, there was likely a gusting left crosswind component of about 4 to 6 knots at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot was conducting a flight test of the experimental amateur-built airplane. He was returning to make a full stop landing when during the landing flare a wind gust from the right caused the airplane to drift left and depart off the left runway edge. The airplane then descended an embankment and nosed over. The upper portion of the rudder and a right-wing lift strut sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. Based on the reported wind direction and speed at an airport located about 13 nautical miles from the accident site, there was likely a gusting left crosswind component of about 4 to 6 knots at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:33 CDT
Nearest AirportForest Lake Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJust Aircraft Highlander
Tail NumberN442DU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 14 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data