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CERTIFIED MAIL- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2W1000 · Inthe Matter ofSammy Don Ladymon, Jr. Docket No. CP- To Be Assigned FAA Case No. 2011SW290137 Dear Sir or Madam: (817) 222-5099 (817) 222-5945/5092 FAX 

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Enclosed are the original·and one copy ofthe complaint inthe above-referenced proceeding. The Complainantrequests that the hearing inthis matter be held in the Fort Worth, Texas area, and expects that the hearing will last one (1) day. Please serye me with all documents inthis matter. YolandaAyala Bernal, ASW-7E2 Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Region 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663 Fort Worth, TX 76137 ERIC E. ANDERSON Regional Counsel Southwest Region
By: Yolanda Ayala Bernal Senior Attorney Safety Enforcement Branch Phone: (817) 222-5070 FAX: (817) 222-5945 or 5092 Enclosure )

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FAA Case No. 2011SW290137 

### SAMMY DON LADYMON, JR. FAA Docket CP No. -To Be Assigned Judge Not Assigned

COMPLAINT The Complainant files its complaint, tmder Rule 208 ofthe Rules ofPractice in FAA Civil PenaltyActions, 14 CFR §13.208, and states the following: · I. Respondent Sammy Don Ladymon, Jr., was advised through aNotice ofProposed Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed to assess a civil penalty in the amount of$11,000.00. On September 3, 2013, Respondent Ladymon submitted a written request for a hearing. II. 1. On or about June 2, 2011, at approximately 9:30 p.m., youknowingly aimed a beam oflight from a laserpointer at a Cessna, model C 182 aircraft, operated by personnel from the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation (FBI) in the City ofGarland, Texas, while they conducted surveillance in the City ofDallas, Texas. 2. The FBI pilot was contacted by AirTraffic Control (ATC) and advised that other pilots were being illuminated by a laser. 3. The FBI pilotthen flew overthe northern section ofGarland, Texas, where he observed a green laser being directed at his aircraft. 4. The FBI pilot stated the laser had been shined in his eyes causing pain.
5. He was repeatedly illuminated by a green laser being shone in his eyes which
· blinded him resulting in his being temporarily impaired from controlling his

aircraft safely. 6. The beam oflight from the laser interfered with the crewmember's performance of his duties.By reason ofthe foregoing facts and circumstances, you violated Section 91.11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (Title 14, Code ofFederal Regulations), which states that no person may interfere with a crewmemberin the performance ofthe crewmember's duties aboard an aircraft being operated. III. 1. Under 49 U.S.C. §46301, Respondent Ladymon is subject to a civil penalty for each ofthe violations alleged. The maximum penaltyper violation is $11,000.00. 2. Under the facts and circumstances ofthis case, a civil penalty of$11,000.00 is appropriate. Complainant respectfully requests that the administrative lawjudge enter an order that Respondent Ladymon be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of$11,000.00. Submitted this 4th day ofSeptember, 2013. ERIC E. ANDERSON Regional Counsel Southwest Region
By: YolandaAyala Bernal SeniorAttorney Safety Enforcement Branch Phone: (817) 222-5070 FAX: (817) 222-5945 or 5092 

### e-mail: Yolanda.A.Bernal(ci),[aa.govCERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing Complaint has been mailed this date by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and by FAX, to: Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2W1000 TEL: (202) 385-8229- FAX: (202) 493-5142

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### Mt. Sammy DonLadymon, Jr. 1706 Park Circle Garland, TX 75044

S)f ia C. Twa, Paralegal Specialist Federal Aviation Administration Office ofthe Regional Counsel Southwest Region Date: September 4, 2013