It is unlawful for any person to operate an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. In any proceeding charging operation of aircraft in violation of this section, the court in determining whether the operation was careless or reckless shall consider the standards for safe operation of aircraft prescribed by federal statutes or regulations governing aeronautics.
Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 21407
Regulation of Aeronautics
Known as the State Aeronautics Act
The act spans §§ 21001–21712 (174 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Ward v. State (1977)
Most recently applied in Cobb v. National Transportation Safety Board (November 1977)
Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1094.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.