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Mich. Comp. Laws § 259.180

Reckless operation of aircraft as misdemeanor; penalty

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Ward v. State (1977)

Most recently applied in Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Dumon (December 1981)

1945, Act 327, Imd

Sec. 180. A person who operates any aircraft within the airspace over, above, and upon the lands and waters of the state, carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $500.00, or community service of not more than 30 days, or any combination of these penalties.

Official source: Michigan Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Michigan statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.