§ 28-8278 – Landing prohibition; liability
28-8278. Landing prohibition; liability A. Landing of aircraft on lands or waters of another without consent of the owner of the lands or waters is unlawful, unless it is a forced landing. B. The owner or lessee of the aircraft or the aeronaut is liable for damages caused by a forced landing as provided in […]
§ 28-8279 – Trick or acrobatic flying; low level flying; dropping objects; classification
28-8279. Trick or acrobatic flying; low level flying; dropping objects; classification An aeronaut or passenger who does any of the following while in flight over a densely inhabited area or over a public gathering in this state is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor: 1. Engages in trick or acrobatic flying or in any acrobatic […]
§ 28-8280 – Careless or reckless aircraft operation; violation; classification; definitions
28-8280. Careless or reckless aircraft operation; violation; classification; definitions A. A person who operates an aircraft in the air, on the ground or on the water in a careless or reckless manner that endangers the life or property of another is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. In determining whether the operation was careless or […]
§ 28-8281 – Killing birds or animals; classification
28-8281. Killing birds or animals; classification A. Except as provided in subsection B, an aeronaut or passenger who intentionally kills birds or animals while in flight is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. B. If authorized by the Arizona game and fish commission, the following persons may take coyotes by shooting from aircraft for wildlife […]
§ 28-8282 – Prohibited operation; under the influence; incapacitation
28-8282. Prohibited operation; under the influence; incapacitation A. A person shall not operate or be in actual physical control of an aircraft if the person is either: 1. Under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic or other drugs or marijuana. 2. By reason of mental or physical disability, incapable of operating an aircraft under the […]
§ 28-8283 – Implied consent; immunity
28-8283. Implied consent; immunity A. A person who operates or is in actual physical control of an aircraft in the air or on the ground or water gives consent to a test or tests of the person’s blood, breath or urine to determine the alcoholic content of the person’s blood if arrested for operating or […]
§ 28-8271 – Federal license; violation
28-8271. Federal license; violation A. A person who operates aircraft in this state for which a license is required by the United States or a federal agency shall have the class of license that is required. B. It is unlawful for a person to operate aircraft in this state in any manner without a license […]
§ 28-8272 – Federal regulation; licensing and registration; violation
28-8272. Federal regulation; licensing and registration; violation A. Aircraft operating in this state shall conform to design, construction and airworthiness standards prescribed by the United States or the appropriate federal agency for the navigation of aircraft subject to its jurisdiction. B. It is unlawful for a person to navigate an aircraft in this state unless […]
§ 28-8273 – Damage responsibility
28-8273. Damage responsibility A. A pilot is responsible for damage to a person or property that is caused by aircraft directed by the pilot or under the pilot’s control and that results from the negligence of the pilot, either in controlling the aircraft or while giving instructions to another person. B. If the pilot is […]
§ 28-8274 – Aircraft collisions; liability
28-8274. Aircraft collisions; liability The law applicable to torts on land determines the liability of the owner of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft or to aeronauts or passengers on either aircraft for damage caused by a collision on land or in the air.