Nope. He passed on the third attempt.
Since he was a Kennedy, I’m sure it was all legitimate.
As for this rocket scientist’s flying ability:
“Kennedy began taking flying lessons at the Flight Safety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida.[38] In April 1998, he received his pilot’s license, which he had dreamed about since he was a child.[32] Kennedy admitted to the press that the only person willing to fly with him was his wife and that “even she has her doubts.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_Jr.#Flying_history
Even experienced pilots lose situational awareness. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist.