Sec. 80c.
(1) An aircraft owner, pilot, or authorized agent is responsible for the prompt disposal of a wrecked aircraft and its parts to avoid interference with aircraft operations, unless specifically directed by the airport manager, commission, state police, or appropriate federal agency to delay removal pending investigation.
(2) Participants in an accident at or near a licensed aeronautical facility shall report to the airport manager or responsible authorities as soon after an accident as possible, furnishing their names, addresses, and rendering required reports.
(3) Reports of investigations or hearings, or any part of investigations or hearings, shall not be admitted in evidence or used for any purpose pertaining to a matter referred to in an investigation, hearing, or report, except in case of criminal or other proceedings in behalf of the commission.
(4) An officer or employee of the commission or the state transportation department shall not be required to testify as an expert witness in an action involving an aircraft.
History: Add. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)
Section 259.76 - Registration of Aircraft Generally.
Section 259.78 - Sale, Transfer, or Assignment of Interest in Aircraft; Transfer Fee.
Section 259.79 - Carrying or Display of Registration Certificate or Assigned Number; Exception.
Section 259.79a - Aircraft Inspection; Access.
Section 259.80 - Operation of Aircraft; Airworthiness Requirements; Operating Limitations; Waiver.
Section 259.80a - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 259.80d - Landing Aircraft.
Section 259.80e - Locations for Flying of Aircraft; Limitations; Altitude.
Section 259.80g - Operation of Ultralight.
Section 259.80h - Seaplane Base; Takeoff and Landing Distance.
Section 259.81 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Section 259.83b - Flight Operations; Prohibition; Violation.
Section 259.84 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Section 259.85 - Flight School.
Section 259.85a - Repealed. 2003, Act 133, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 2003.
Section 259.86a-259.86c - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.
Section 259.87 - Airports and Facilities; Rejection of Application for Permission to Operate.
Section 259.87a - Certificate of Approval; Registration; Fee.
Section 259.88 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Section 259.89 - Private Use Landing Areas.
Section 259.89a - Ultralight or Balloon Use; Landing Areas.
Section 259.90 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.