SERVED: March 7, 2017 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATI01iEPARTMENT OF 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS TRANSPORTATION 

In The Matter Of: 

Mach One Air Charters, Inc. 

Respondent 

WASHINGTON, DC 

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DOCKET OPERATIONS 

Docket No. FAA-2015-0643 

Case No. 2014WP210018 

PREHEARING CONFERENCE REPORT 

On March 6, 2017, the undersigned judge held a prehearing conference in the above 

captioned case. Counsel for the Complainant and the Respondent attended the conference 

telephonically to discuss the following: 

1. Complainant's Witnesses 

a. The Complainant confirmed its intent to call the witnesses listed on its supplemental 

witness list. 

b. The Complainant may also call Jennifer Johnson as a witness, and shall file a 

subpoena request as soon as possible, if one is needed. 

·c. The parties agreed Leigh Crumpton had not received a written immunity agreement. 

d. The Complainant will provide the Respondent any notes from a FAA investigative 

interview of David Uttz. 

2. Respondent's Witnesses 

a. The parties shall explore the possibility of stipulating to Mr. Chin's testimony. 

b. In the interests of judicial economy, the Respondent will not be limited to the scope 

of direct examination when cross-examining individuals identified as witnesses for 

both parties. 

3. Exhibits 

a. Because the parties seek to admit several of the same documents, the parties agreed to 

discuss the proposed exhibits to eliminate duplicates. 

b. At the start ofthe hearing, the undersigned judge will ask the parties whether there 

are documents that can be pre-admitted rather than through witness testimony. 
c. It is not necessary to submit regulations as exhibits. 

d. The Complainant's objections to specified exhibits filed on February 24, 2017 are 

overruled based upon the rule for admission at 14 CFR § 13 .222(b ). 

4. Issues in the case 

The undersigned judge identified two central issues to be decided at the hearing: 

a. Whether the aircraft required maintenance while in St. Paul. 

b. Whether the plane was airworthy upon departure from St. Paul. 

5. Conduct at the Hearing 

Based upon a review of the deposition transcripts, the undersigned judge reminded the parties 

of the following: 

a. A void using leading questions during direct examination. 

b. Maintain a professional tone during the hearing and ask non-argumentative questions. 

6. Contact with Office of Hearings 

a. The parties shall contact the undersigned judge's staff assistant, Ms. Kelly Ort, to 

discuss courtroom logistics or any scheduling issues that may arise. 

b. Ms. Ort will email both parties the contact information for the Riverside Superior 

Court Administrator. 1 

7. Settlement 

The undersigned judge encouraged the parties to continue to discuss possible settlement. 

Administrative Law Judge 

Attachment: Service List 

1 The Riverside Superior Court will have equipment available to display audio and visual exhibits. However, the 

parties are encouraged to contact the Riverside Superior Court Administrator directly to ensure the provided 

equipment will be sufficient. 
SERVICE LIST - BY U.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2W1 0002 

Steven L. Graff, Respondent's Counsel 

Steven L. Graff, Inc. 

43399 Calle De Velardo 

Temecula, CA 92592 

TEL: 951-303-6400 

FAX: 951-303-0723 

Lisa Toscano, Complainant's Counsel 

Enforcement Division, Western Team 

Federal Aviation Administration 

P. 0. Box 92007 

Los Angeles, CA 90009-2007 

TEL: 310-725-7110 

FAX: 310-725-6816 

ONE COPY 

The Honorable Douglas M. Rawald, Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (Ell-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-5121 Staff Assistant 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

Docket No. FAA-2015-0643 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

2 Service was by U.S. Mail. For service in person or by expedited courier, use the following address: Federal 

Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2W1000, Washington, 

DC 20591; Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430.