63-16. Jurisdiction over crimes and torts.
All crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed by or against an airman or passenger while in flight over this State shall be governed by the laws of this State; and the question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over this State constitutes a tort, crime or other wrong by or against the owner of such aircraft shall be determined by the laws of this State. (1929, c. 190, s. 7; 1971, c. 936, s. 3.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 63-11 - Sovereignty in space.
§ 63-13 - Lawfulness of flight.
§ 63-15 - Collision of aircraft.
§ 63-16 - Jurisdiction over crimes and torts.
§ 63-17 - Jurisdiction over contracts.
§ 63-18 - Dangerous flying a misdemeanor.
§ 63-20 - Qualifications of operator; federal license.
§ 63-21 - Possession and exhibition of license certificate.
§ 63-22 - Aircraft; construction, design and airworthiness; federal registration.
§ 63-24 - Jurisdiction of State over crimes and torts retained.