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;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 2 Sec. 307

  • Aircraft: includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. See Delaware Code Title 2 Sec. 301
  • Airperson: includes aviator, pilot, balloonist and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while in flight. See Delaware Code Title 2 Sec. 301
  • Passenger: includes any person riding in an aircraft but having no part in its operation. See Delaware Code Title 2 Sec. 301
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
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