(1) "Airperson" includes aviator, pilot, balloonist and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while
in flight.
(2) "Aircraft" includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. However,
a hydroplane, while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water, shall be governed by the rules
regarding water navigation; but while being operated through the air otherwise than immediately above water, it shall be treated
as an aircraft.
(3) "Passenger" includes any person riding in an aircraft but having no part in its operation.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 1; Code 1935, § 5776; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 301; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 302. Sovereignty in space.
Sovereignty in the space above the lands and waters of this State rests in the State, except where granted to and assumed
by the United States pursuant to a constitutional grant from the people of this State.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 2; Code 1935, § 5777; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 302.;
§ 303. Ownership of space.
The ownership of space above the lands and waters of this State is vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject
to the right of flight described in § 304 of this title.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 3; Code 1935, § 5778; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 303.;
§ 304. Lawfulness of flight and landings.
Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of this State is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the
then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner, or unless so conducted
as to be imminently dangerous to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath.
No person shall land an aircraft on the lands or waters of another, without the owner's consent, except in the case of a forced
landing. For damages caused by a forced landing, however, the owner or lessee of the aircraft or the airperson shall be liable,
as provided in § 305 of this title.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 4; Code 1935, § 5779; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 304; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 305. Damage on land; liability.
The owner of every aircraft which is operated over the lands or waters of this State is absolutely liable for injuries to
persons or property on the land or water beneath, caused by the ascent, descent or flight of the aircraft, or the dropping
or falling of any object therefrom, whether such owner was negligent or not, unless the injury is caused in whole or in part
by the negligence of the person injured, or of the owner or bailee of the property injured. If the aircraft is leased at the
time of the injury to person or property, both owner and lessee shall be liable, and they may be sued jointly, or either or
both of them may be sued separately. An airman who is not the owner or lessee shall be liable only for the consequences of
the airman's own negligence. The injured person, or owner or bailee of the injured property, shall have a lien on the aircraft
causing the injury to the extent of the damage caused by the aircraft or objects falling from it.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 5; Code 1935, § 5780; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 305; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;
§ 306. Collision of aircraft; law governing liability.
The liability of the owner of 1 aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to airpersons or passengers on either aircraft,
for damage caused by collision on land or in the air, shall be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 6; Code 1935, § 5781; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 306; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 14.;
§ 307. Crimes and torts in flight; law governing.
All crimes, torts and other wrongs committed by or against an airperson 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.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 7; Code 1935, § 5782; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 307; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 308. Contracts in flight.
All contractual and other legal relations entered into by aeronauts or passengers while in flight over this State shall have
the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 8; Code 1935, § 5783; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 308.;
§ 309. Dangerous flying; penalty.
Whoever, being an airperson or passenger, while in flight over a thickly inhabited area or over a public gathering within
this State, engages in trick or acrobatic flying, or in any acrobatic feat, or, except while in landing or taking off, flies
at such a low level as to endanger the persons on the surface beneath, or drops any object except loose water or loose sand
ballast, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 9; Code 1935, § 5784; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 309; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 310. Hunting from aircraft; penalty.
Whoever, being an airperson or passenger, while in flight within this State, intentionally kills or attempts to kill any birds
or animals, shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 10; Code 1935, § 5785; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 310; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 311. Uniformity of interpretation.
This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states
which enact it, and to harmonize, as far as possible, with federal laws and regulations on the subject of aeronautics.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 11; Code 1935, § 5786; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 311.;
(1) "Airperson" includes aviator, pilot, balloonist and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while
in flight.
(2) "Aircraft" includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. However,
a hydroplane, while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water, shall be governed by the rules
regarding water navigation; but while being operated through the air otherwise than immediately above water, it shall be treated
as an aircraft.
(3) "Passenger" includes any person riding in an aircraft but having no part in its operation.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 1; Code 1935, § 5776; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 301; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 302. Sovereignty in space.
Sovereignty in the space above the lands and waters of this State rests in the State, except where granted to and assumed
by the United States pursuant to a constitutional grant from the people of this State.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 2; Code 1935, § 5777; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 302.;
§ 303. Ownership of space.
The ownership of space above the lands and waters of this State is vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject
to the right of flight described in § 304 of this title.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 3; Code 1935, § 5778; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 303.;
§ 304. Lawfulness of flight and landings.
Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of this State is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the
then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner, or unless so conducted
as to be imminently dangerous to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath.
No person shall land an aircraft on the lands or waters of another, without the owner's consent, except in the case of a forced
landing. For damages caused by a forced landing, however, the owner or lessee of the aircraft or the airperson shall be liable,
as provided in § 305 of this title.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 4; Code 1935, § 5779; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 304; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 305. Damage on land; liability.
The owner of every aircraft which is operated over the lands or waters of this State is absolutely liable for injuries to
persons or property on the land or water beneath, caused by the ascent, descent or flight of the aircraft, or the dropping
or falling of any object therefrom, whether such owner was negligent or not, unless the injury is caused in whole or in part
by the negligence of the person injured, or of the owner or bailee of the property injured. If the aircraft is leased at the
time of the injury to person or property, both owner and lessee shall be liable, and they may be sued jointly, or either or
both of them may be sued separately. An airman who is not the owner or lessee shall be liable only for the consequences of
the airman's own negligence. The injured person, or owner or bailee of the injured property, shall have a lien on the aircraft
causing the injury to the extent of the damage caused by the aircraft or objects falling from it.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 5; Code 1935, § 5780; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 305; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;
§ 306. Collision of aircraft; law governing liability.
The liability of the owner of 1 aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to airpersons or passengers on either aircraft,
for damage caused by collision on land or in the air, shall be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 6; Code 1935, § 5781; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 306; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 14.;
§ 307. Crimes and torts in flight; law governing.
All crimes, torts and other wrongs committed by or against an airperson 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.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 7; Code 1935, § 5782; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 307; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 308. Contracts in flight.
All contractual and other legal relations entered into by aeronauts or passengers while in flight over this State shall have
the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 8; Code 1935, § 5783; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 308.;
§ 309. Dangerous flying; penalty.
Whoever, being an airperson or passenger, while in flight over a thickly inhabited area or over a public gathering within
this State, engages in trick or acrobatic flying, or in any acrobatic feat, or, except while in landing or taking off, flies
at such a low level as to endanger the persons on the surface beneath, or drops any object except loose water or loose sand
ballast, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 9; Code 1935, § 5784; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 309; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 310. Hunting from aircraft; penalty.
Whoever, being an airperson or passenger, while in flight within this State, intentionally kills or attempts to kill any birds
or animals, shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 10; Code 1935, § 5785; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 310; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 311. Uniformity of interpretation.
This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states
which enact it, and to harmonize, as far as possible, with federal laws and regulations on the subject of aeronautics.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 11; Code 1935, § 5786; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 311.;
(1) "Airperson" includes aviator, pilot, balloonist and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while
in flight.
(2) "Aircraft" includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. However,
a hydroplane, while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water, shall be governed by the rules
regarding water navigation; but while being operated through the air otherwise than immediately above water, it shall be treated
as an aircraft.
(3) "Passenger" includes any person riding in an aircraft but having no part in its operation.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 1; Code 1935, § 5776; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 301; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 302. Sovereignty in space.
Sovereignty in the space above the lands and waters of this State rests in the State, except where granted to and assumed
by the United States pursuant to a constitutional grant from the people of this State.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 2; Code 1935, § 5777; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 302.;
§ 303. Ownership of space.
The ownership of space above the lands and waters of this State is vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject
to the right of flight described in § 304 of this title.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 3; Code 1935, § 5778; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 303.;
§ 304. Lawfulness of flight and landings.
Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of this State is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the
then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner, or unless so conducted
as to be imminently dangerous to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath.
No person shall land an aircraft on the lands or waters of another, without the owner's consent, except in the case of a forced
landing. For damages caused by a forced landing, however, the owner or lessee of the aircraft or the airperson shall be liable,
as provided in § 305 of this title.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 4; Code 1935, § 5779; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 304; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 305. Damage on land; liability.
The owner of every aircraft which is operated over the lands or waters of this State is absolutely liable for injuries to
persons or property on the land or water beneath, caused by the ascent, descent or flight of the aircraft, or the dropping
or falling of any object therefrom, whether such owner was negligent or not, unless the injury is caused in whole or in part
by the negligence of the person injured, or of the owner or bailee of the property injured. If the aircraft is leased at the
time of the injury to person or property, both owner and lessee shall be liable, and they may be sued jointly, or either or
both of them may be sued separately. An airman who is not the owner or lessee shall be liable only for the consequences of
the airman's own negligence. The injured person, or owner or bailee of the injured property, shall have a lien on the aircraft
causing the injury to the extent of the damage caused by the aircraft or objects falling from it.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 5; Code 1935, § 5780; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 305; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;
§ 306. Collision of aircraft; law governing liability.
The liability of the owner of 1 aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to airpersons or passengers on either aircraft,
for damage caused by collision on land or in the air, shall be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 6; Code 1935, § 5781; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 306; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 14.;
§ 307. Crimes and torts in flight; law governing.
All crimes, torts and other wrongs committed by or against an airperson 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.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 7; Code 1935, § 5782; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 307; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 308. Contracts in flight.
All contractual and other legal relations entered into by aeronauts or passengers while in flight over this State shall have
the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 8; Code 1935, § 5783; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 308.;
§ 309. Dangerous flying; penalty.
Whoever, being an airperson or passenger, while in flight over a thickly inhabited area or over a public gathering within
this State, engages in trick or acrobatic flying, or in any acrobatic feat, or, except while in landing or taking off, flies
at such a low level as to endanger the persons on the surface beneath, or drops any object except loose water or loose sand
ballast, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 9; Code 1935, § 5784; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 309; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 310. Hunting from aircraft; penalty.
Whoever, being an airperson or passenger, while in flight within this State, intentionally kills or attempts to kill any birds
or animals, shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 10; Code 1935, § 5785; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 310; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § 13.;
§ 311. Uniformity of interpretation.
This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states
which enact it, and to harmonize, as far as possible, with federal laws and regulations on the subject of aeronautics.
33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 11; Code 1935, § 5786; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 311.;
