United States v. One Helicopter

ORDER AND OPINION

LINDBERG, District Judge.

Plaintiff, United States of America, and defendant One Helicopter, by claimant Daniel M. Bonnetts, have filed cross motions for summary judgment. Plaintiff filed a two count complaint against One Helicopter seeking forfeiture of the helicopter (U.S. Registration N277ST) pursuant to 49 U.S.C.App. § 1472(b)(3). The first count charged claimant with operation of an unregistered helicopter in violation of 49 U.S.C.App. § 1472(b)(1)(C). The second count charged claimant with allowing unlawful operation of the helicopter by an individual who failed to…