Under the influence of something I reckon.
I have to admit I wondered in passing if the pilot had been sampling some of that "Midnight Express cargo" in the back. But probably just stereotyping - his comms were generally crisp and clear (if ineffective).
I also wondered about....
Originally Posted by
FUMR
And it may have been a single pilot operation.
.....a newly-minted pilot/owner. It should be noted, however, that the CE-650s are not certified for single-pilot. Not that that would necessarily stop someone with enough "sense of privilege," ego and chutzpah....and a new toy.
Incapacit[at]ed instructor ?
Possibly - but no mention of that in the comms. I might expect a call for medical aid to meet the aircraft.
This would usually be more of a question of an FAA "ramp check" after landing, not a major investigation. But easier said than done at zero-ack-emma. "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!"
