N7770JJUST HIGHLANDER2025-03-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

JUST HIGHLANDERS/N: JA631-06-21

Summary

On March 26, 2025, a Just HIGHLANDER (N7770J) was involved in an incident near Rusk, TX. 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 while landing with a crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA137. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7770J.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA137
Location
Rusk, TX
Event ID
20250326199918
Coordinates
31.869300, -95.217400
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 while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JUST
Serial Number
JA631-06-21
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
HIGHLANDERHIGH
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HECKEL ROBERT
Address
11633 BARRELL ROLL TRL
City
FRANKSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 75763-5275
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# CEN25LA137