Arizona Laws 28-8208. Crimes, torts and other wrongs; governing law
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A. Any crime, tort or other wrong that is committed by or against an aeronaut or passenger while in flight over this state is governed by the law of this state.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 28-8208
- Aeronaut: includes any aviator, pilot, balloonist and other person participating in the operation of aircraft while in flight. See Arizona Laws 28-8201
- Aircraft: includes a balloon, airplane, amphibian and craft used for navigation through the air. See Arizona Laws 28-8201
- Owner: means :
(a) A person who holds the legal title of a vehicle. See Arizona Laws 28-101
- Passenger: includes a person who rides in aircraft but has no part in its operation. See Arizona Laws 28-8201
- State: means a state of the United States and the District of Columbia. See Arizona Laws 28-101
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
B. The law of this state determines whether damage by or to an aircraft while in flight over this state is a tort, a crime or any other wrong by or against the owner of the aircraft.