N788MPCHRIS WALLEN/MICHAEL PLISKE JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER2025-04-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CHRIS WALLEN/MICHAEL PLISKE JUST ACFT HIGHLANDERS/N: JA612-01-21

Summary

On April 30, 2025, a Chris Wallen/michael Pliske JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER (N788MP) was involved in an accident near Brasstown, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadvertent application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA196. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N788MP.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA196
Location
Brasstown, NC
Event ID
20250506200116
Coordinates
35.000000, -83.000000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadvertent application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHRIS WALLEN/MICHAEL PLISKE
Serial Number
JA612-01-21
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
JUST ACFT HIGHLANDERFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PLISKE MICHAEL
Address
11025 STONEBRIDGE LN
City
WENTZVILLE
State / Zip Code
MO 63385-6635
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# ERA25LA196