I think we all know there are many unanswered questions regarding the crashed Malibu and if I was investigating Gamston airport would be top of my list.
That is where the aircraft was based and it appears operated by David Henderson who the agents claim was their regular pilot.
I suspect he was also involved in arranging flights for the McKays if we believe their press statements.
I will be very surprised if we don’t see a CAA prosecution further down the line.
Clearly many aircraft operators have been hiding behind N registration to operate in the grey zone.
Europe appears quite lax in allowing N reg aircraft to be home based without returning to the USA.
These aircraft are operating under what clearly is a flag of convenience.
Across Asia to Japan and down to Australia and New Zealand this is not permitted.