N488VG — 2013 Thiel George A JUST AIRCRAFT (HIGHL
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N488VG appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- JA214-08-10
- Manufacturer
- Thiel George A
- Model
- JUST AIRCRAFT (HIGHL
- Year
- 2013
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Jabiru 3300a
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The in-flight malfunction of the throttle control pivot arm, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with terrain during the forced landing.
The pilot's improper engine modification and operation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2013 Thiel George A JUST AIRCRAFT (HIGHL).
- Jun 9, 2022deregistered — Thiel George A
Frequently asked
- Has N488VG been in an accident?
- Yes. N488VG appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N488VG?
- N488VG is a 2013 Thiel George A JUST AIRCRAFT (HIGHL (fixed wing single-engine), serial number JA214-08-10.
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