Originally Posted by
Climbto450
The FAA has always been able to prosecute pilots with NTSB reports. They just recently started to do it. The bottom line is don't talk to the government without representation.
I would take this a step further and say "don't talk to the government." They cannot physically compel you to say anything and if you do not say anything then you will never lie. Being uncoopertive can be an effective defense, especially if the they have little or no physical evidence or testimony.