N442DUJust Aircraft Highlander2025-09-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Just Aircraft HighlanderS/N: JAESC00107

Summary

On September 11, 2025, a Just Aircraft Highlander (N442DU) was involved in an accident near Forest Lake, MN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA375. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N442DU.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 11, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA375
Location
Forest Lake, MN
Event ID
20250915200996
Coordinates
45.249607, -92.995033
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JUST AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
JAESC00107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2025
Model / ICAO
HighlanderHIGH
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DROESSLER JUSTIN G
Address
1565 26TH AVE NW
City
NEW BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
MN 55112-1715
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# CEN25LA375