In this act [64-1-1 to 64-1-10 NMSA 1978] “aircraft” means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment. “Operating aircraft” means performing the services of aircraft pilot.
History: Laws 1929, ch. 71, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 12-101; 1941 Comp., § 47-101; 1953 Comp., § 44-1-1.
ANNOTATIONS
Cross references. — For the Airborne Hunting Act, see 17-3-43 to 17-3-47 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 8A Am. Jur. 2d Aviation § 2.
Airplane as within terms “vehicle,” “motor vehicle,” 165 A.L.R. 916.
What is “motor vehicle” within automobile guest statute, 98 A.L.R.2d 543.
What is “aircraft” or the like within meaning of exclusion or exception clause of insurance policy, 39 A.L.R.4th 214.
Liability of owner of wires, poles, or structures struck by aircraft for resulting injury or damage, 49 A.L.R.5th 659.
What constitutes “accident” under Warsaw Convention, 78 A.L.R. Fed. 459.
2A C.J.S. Aeronautics and Aerospace § 3.