You miscalculated the required fuel and crashed an airplane. It was a rental. The plane is a total loss. Your passengers were injured. The FAA cited you for careless and reckless operation and a certificate action against you is underway.

a. What do you think the FBO and their insurance company will do about this?

b. Your passengers have sued you. Walk me through the complete process of how the suit begins until the judge's final gavel strikes. Based on the information above, how do you think the judge or jury will decide? Why?