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 airplanes.
- Leto conducted numerous unauthorized flights from 2015 to 2016, operating various private jets, often with paying passengers onboard.
- His violations included flying without proper type ratings, exceeding his certifications (e.g., flying solo as a second-in-command), and continuing to pilot aircraft even after the FAA had revoked his certifications.
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