Originally Posted by
megan
The agency's airman database shows Joe Lara having a multi-engine commercial pilot certificate, an instrument rating, a CE-500 type rating, and a second-class medical dated November 2019. Another occupant held a private pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
The accident is the second fatal crash this year of a U.S.-registered business jet. Non-U.S.-registered business jets have also been involved in two fatal accidents this year.
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that no one aboard was currently qualified to fly the aircraft.
Corrected before the lawyers dive in....