On April 27, 2016, Arnold Gerald Leto III was arrested on federal charges of illegally piloting a private airplane from Los Angeles to Las Vegas without a pilot’s license. The Department of Justice and FAA determined that Leto had illegally piloted a number of flights dating back to at least 2015, and he ultimately pleaded guilty to the charges. This week, Leto was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison, and required to pay a $5,500 fine.
California Man Sentenced to Prison for Piloting Private Jets without a Type Rating
Key Takeaways:
- Arnold Gerald Leto III was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison and fined $5,500 for illegally piloting private jets.
- From at least 2015 to 2016, Leto repeatedly flew private aircraft with passengers aboard without the required pilot licenses, specific type ratings, or proper certifications.
- His violations included acting as the sole pilot of a Cessna Citation without a turbojet rating and flying a twin-engine Falcon 10, which mandates two pilots, after the FAA had already revoked his existing pilot certifications.
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