O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 6-2-8 (2019)

Proof of injury to persons or property on ground deemed prima-facie evidence of negligence

✓ O.C.G.A.: 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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Proof of injury inflicted to persons or property on the ground by the operation of any aircraft and contact therewith or by objects falling or thrown therefrom shall be prima-facie evidence of negligence on the part of the operator of such aircraft in reference to such injury.

History

(Ga. L. 1933, p. 99, § 5; Code 1933, § 11-105.)

Annotations

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d. - 8 Am. Jur. 2d, Aviation, §§ 146 et seq., 165.

C.J.S. - 2A C.J.S., Aeronautics and Aerospace, §§ 128 et seq., 240 et seq.

ALR. - Res ipsa loquitur in aviation accidents, 6 A.L.R.2d 528.

Defenses of fellow servant and assumption of risk in actions involving injury or death of member of airplane crew, ground crew, or mechanic, 13 A.L.R.2d 1137.

Duty and liability as to preflight inspection and maintenance of aircraft, 30 A.L.R.2d 1172.

Liability of air carrier to passenger injured while boarding or alighting, 61 A.L.R.2d 1113.

Liability of municipality for torts in connection with airport, 66 A.L.R.2d 634.

Negligence in operation of airplane on take-off, 74 A.L.R.2d 615.

Negligence in operation of airplane in landing, 74 A.L.R.2d 628.

Liability for injury or damage from taxiing aircraft, 74 A.L.R.2d 654.

Statute imposing strict liability on aircraft owner as affecting liability under Federal Tort Claims Act, 74 A.L.R.2d 867.

Pilot's contributory negligence or assumption of risk as defense in action for his injuries or death resulting from airplane accident, 35 A.L.R.3d 614.

Aviation: helicopter accidents, 35 A.L.R.3d 707.

Risks and causes of loss covered or excluded by aviation liability policy, 86 A.L.R.3d 118.

Validity, construction, and application of state criminal statute prohibiting reckless operation of aircraft, 89 A.L.R.3d 893.

Airport operations liability insurance, 92 A.L.R.3d 1267.

Products liability: personal injury or death allegedly caused by defect in aircraft or its parts, supplies, or equipment, 97 A.L.R.3d 627.

Res ipsa loquitur in aviation accidents, 25 A.L.R.4th 1237.

Preemption of state statute, law, ordinance, or policy with respect to employment- and education-related issues involving aliens, 88 A.L.R.6th 627.

Liability arising from air shows or other aerial exhibitions for injury and death of spectators and participants, 88 A.L.R.6th 679.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2010–2010 · leading case: Lowry v. Cochran, 699 S.E.2d 325 (Ga. Ct. App. 2010).
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Lowry v. Cochran, 699 S.E.2d 325 (Ga. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 4× “4 Lowry also claims that her argument is supported by OCGA § 6-2-8, which relates to contact by persons or property on the ground with aircraft or “objects falling or thrown therefrom[.”
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