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Vamanoscabron t1_j0v0lnh wrote

Reply to comment by dangerburns880 in What the hell was that? by [deleted]

Do you happen to know what kind of repercussions there are for this (besides shitting britches)?

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FolesNick9 t1_j0v5icp wrote

A couple of things can happen based off how negligent the pilot was, and its decided on by the FAA:

1 - You can be criminally punished up to a maximum of 1 year in federal prison and a $100,000 fine (Very harsh and rare, you really have to be an F up to get this done)

2 - you can have your pilot license suspended or revoked

3 - receive a civil penalty/fine while also potentially facing #2 noted above

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IcedCoffeeIsBetter t1_j0vv9be wrote

Pretty sure the guy in Cali who did this like a month ago is in the number 1 category. Took like 15 flares and many passes to get his attention.

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