David Rodgers
Epstein pilot whose flight logs became key evidence
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, David Rodgers appears in 2 case documents, 1 flight log entry, and 12 email records in the Epstein files.
Pilot for Jeffrey Epstein who maintained flight logs for Epstein's aircraft. His handwritten logs became key documentary evidence identifying passengers who flew on Epstein's planes. Testified at the Ghislaine Maxwell trial.
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David Rodgers appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
David Rodgers was Jeffrey Epstein's personal pilot for nearly 30 years, from approximately 1991 to 2019. He flew multiple aircraft in Epstein's fleet, including the Boeing 727-31B (registered variously as N908JE, N968JE, and N471JE, colloquially known as the 'Lolita Express'), Gulfstream G-1159B aircraft (N908JE, N909JE, N908JC, N9083G), an HS125-700 (N988JC), a Cessna C-172, and a helicopter. He operated flights for aviation entities associated with Epstein, including JEGE, INC. and Hyperion Air, Inc.
Rodgers maintained meticulous personal flight logs documenting over 1,000 flights aboard Epstein's aircraft. These handwritten logs recorded dates, routes, aircraft identification, and passenger names. The logs span from the early 1990s through the late 2010s and became among the most consequential documentary evidence in the Epstein case, providing a detailed record of who traveled on Epstein's planes and when.
Rodgers appeared in Epstein's black book with one phone number listed. He was deposed on June 6, 2016, in the Giuffre v. Maxwell civil litigation, and later testified at the criminal trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. After Epstein's operations wound down, a 2012 email referenced the possibility of Rodgers joining the flight department of a Qatari buyer considering the purchase of a Boeing 727.
Epstein Connection
David Rodgers was one of Jeffrey Epstein's primary pilots for approximately 28 years (1991-2019), serving as the principal recordkeeper for Epstein's flight operations. He personally maintained the flight logs that documented passengers on Epstein's aircraft across over 1,000 flights. In his 2016 deposition in Giuffre v. Maxwell, Rodgers described Ghislaine Maxwell as 'number two' in Epstein's operation. His flight logs were entered as evidence in the Ghislaine Maxwell criminal trial, and he testified at that trial. The logs identified numerous high-profile passengers and became key documentary evidence for tracking Epstein's movements and associations. Rodgers flew aircraft operated under entities including JEGE, INC. and Hyperion Air, Inc., both associated with Epstein.
Key Allegations(6)
Rodgers served as Epstein's pilot for nearly 30 years (1991-2019) and kept a meticulous personal flight log documenting over 1,000 flights.
documentedRodgers described Ghislaine Maxwell as 'number two' in Epstein's operation during his deposition.
documentedA heavily redacted version of Rodgers' personal flight log was entered as evidence at the Maxwell trial; Judge Nathan called it 'overly redacted.'
documentedRodgers' flight logs recorded flights carrying Jeffrey Epstein alongside associates including Sarah Kellen, Nadia Marcinkova (Natalia Marcinkova), and Ghislaine Maxwell.
documentedRodgers' 1995 flight logs recorded several flights with Donald Trump as a passenger.
documentedLegal Status
Rodgers was deposed on June 6, 2016, in the civil case Giuffre v. Maxwell. He subsequently testified as a witness at the criminal trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (United States v. Maxwell). He was not charged with any crime in connection with the Epstein case. His personal flight logs were entered as key documentary evidence in both proceedings.
Notable Statements(1)
“number two”
Contradictions(1)
Rodgers' personal flight log was submitted as evidence at the Maxwell trial to document passenger identities and flight patterns.
The version entered into evidence at the Maxwell trial was heavily redacted, with Judge Nathan stating it was 'overly redacted,' raising questions about whether the full scope of passenger information was presented to the jury.
Key Relationships(11)
Rodgers was Jeffrey Epstein's personal pilot for nearly 30 years (1991-2019), flying over 1,000 flights on Epstein's aircraft and maintaining detailed flight logs. He appears across 175 shared documents with Epstein.
Larry Visoski was a fellow pilot for Epstein's flight operations. He and Rodgers share 90 documents, primarily flight logs and passenger manifests, indicating they frequently co-piloted Epstein's aircraft.
Rodgers described Ghislaine Maxwell as 'number two' in Epstein's operation during his 2016 deposition. She appears as a passenger in his flight logs and they share 57 documents.
JEGE, INC. was an Epstein-associated aviation entity under which Rodgers operated flights, as documented in multiple passenger manifests (43 shared documents).
Rodgers' 1995 flight logs record Donald Trump as a passenger on several flights. They share 30 documents, and a 2012 email references former Trump chief pilot Robert Breslin alongside Rodgers as pilot candidates.
Sarah Kellen appears as a passenger on multiple flights piloted by Rodgers, including a February 10, 2005 flight from JFK to PBI and a May 19, 2005 flight from Teterboro to West Palm Beach.
Nadia Marcinkova (also referred to as Natalia Marcinkova) appears as a passenger on multiple flights piloted by Rodgers, including flights documented in manifests from February 2005.
Hyperion Air, Inc. was an Epstein-associated aviation entity that operated flights piloted by Rodgers, as documented in 2005 passenger manifests.
Bill Clinton appears in 16 shared documents with Rodgers, indicating his presence as a passenger in Rodgers' flight logs.
Prince Andrew appears in 15 shared documents with Rodgers, indicating his presence as a passenger in Rodgers' flight logs.
Alan Dershowitz appears in 23 shared documents with Rodgers, indicating his presence as a passenger in Rodgers' flight logs.
Timeline(22 events)
Began working as Jeffrey Epstein's personal pilot, a role he would hold for nearly 30 years.
Flight log entries record Rodgers piloting an HS125-700 aircraft (N988JC) over several weeks, documenting 24 landings and 2,477 miles flown.
Flight log entries for flights in various aircraft, covering the period from August 28 to September 1, 1994.
Flight log documents various flights on Epstein-associated aircraft, recording passenger names and flight details.
Flight logs record several flights with Donald Trump and other individuals as passengers on aircraft N908JC.
Flight log entries detail flights on various aircraft throughout the year.
Flight log records flights between July 1 and August 1, 1997, totaling 15 takeoffs and 14 landings over 396 hours flown.
Flight log entries record flights in Gulfstream G1159B and C172 aircraft over several days.
Flight log entries cover flights in August and September 2004 on B-727-31 and C-172 aircraft.
Passenger manifest records a flight from JFK to PBI on B-727-31 (N471JE) carrying Jeffrey Epstein, Natalia Marcinkova, Sarah Kellen, and others.
Passenger manifest records a flight from West Palm Beach to New York listing Jeffrey Epstein and several associates.
Passenger manifest records a JEGE, INC. flight from St. Thomas to West Palm Beach carrying Jeffrey Epstein and several others.
Passenger manifest records a Hyperion Air, Inc. Gulfstream G-1159B (N909JE) flight from West Palm Beach to Teterboro with Jeffrey Epstein and several others.
Passenger manifest records a maintenance test flight on B-727-31 (N968JE) from PAI to PBI.
Passenger manifest records a JEGE, INC. B-727-31 flight from West Palm Beach to New York carrying Jeffrey Epstein and two others.
Passenger manifest records a Hyperion Air, Inc. flight from Teterboro to West Palm Beach carrying Jeffrey Epstein and four others.
Passenger manifest records a flight from Teterboro to West Palm Beach carrying Epstein, Sarah Kellen, and Adriana Mucinska.
Flight log entries cover the period from November 12, 2005 to January 15, 2006 on G-1159B and B-727-31B aircraft.
Email proposes a Boeing 727 sale to a Qatari buyer, mentioning the possibility of David Rodgers joining the buyer's flight department alongside other pilot candidates.
Deposed in Giuffre v. Maxwell civil litigation. Discussed aircraft, routes, passengers, and described Ghislaine Maxwell as 'number two' in Epstein's operation.
Approximate end of his tenure as Epstein's pilot after nearly 30 years of service.
Personal flight log entered as evidence at the Ghislaine Maxwell criminal trial. Judge Nathan noted the version presented was 'overly redacted.'
At a Glance
Click values for sourcesSources
2 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (1 entries)
2010
“Appeared on 1 documented flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and TIST Airport”
Sources
2 sources for document mentions
David Rodgers Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell)
2016-06-06
“Deposition of David Rodgers, Epstein's pilot for nearly 30 years (1991-2019) who kept a meticulous p”
David Rodgers Personal Flight Log (1991-2019)
2021-11-30
“Personal flight log maintained by pilot David Rodgers documenting over 1,000 flights aboard Epstein'”
Sources
2 sources for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 8 other persons in the Epstein network”
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 9 documents”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 1 phone number in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (8)
External Cross-Check
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Offshore Connections (2)
Cross-referenced against the ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database (814K+ entities from Panama Papers, Paradise Papers, Pandora Papers, and Bahamas Leaks). Matches are based on name similarity and do not imply wrongdoing.
Rodgers - David
DAVID RODGER
Flight Log Appearances (1)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2010 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → TIST Airport | N909JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Darren Indyke, Igor Zinoviev +2 |
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (12)
B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between
Re: B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between
Re: B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between
Re: B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between Ta
B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between
Re: B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between
Re: B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between
Re: B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between Ta
Re: B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between
Re: B 727 thought
Jeffrey, this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this. I thought there was a connection between Ta
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