N553GW - 2008 Just Aircraft LLC Highlander Aircraft Registration
HIGH2008 JUST AIRCRAFT LLC HIGHLANDER
Aircraft Description
N553GW is a 2008 Just Aircraft LLC HIGHLANDER, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Wagner Conrad L in Glenwood Springs, CO. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Jabiru 3300 engine producing 120 horsepower, N553GW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A70B3B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N553GW was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Just Highlander is a two-seat STOL kit aircraft that revolutionized backcountry flying for amateur builders when it entered production in 2004. First flown in 2004, it features a high-wing configuration with Rotax engines typically producing 100 horsepower, seating two occupants side-by-side. With a takeoff and landing roll under 300 feet and a stall speed of just 28 knots, the aircraft demonstrates exceptional short-field performance. Manufactured by Just Aircraft LLC of Walhalla, South Carolina, the Highlander has outsold its Escapade predecessor by a ratio of 10:1. AviatorDB tracks 9 Just Aircraft LLC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is HIGH.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N553GW. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2014 | WPR14CA150 | Substantial | None | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC