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Or. Rev. Stat. § 837.080 (2026)

Prohibited operation of aircraft

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      837.080 Prohibited operation of aircraft. (1) A person commits the offense of prohibited operation of an aircraft if the person operates an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water:

      (a) While the person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs or controlled substances.

      (b) In a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another.

      (2) The offense described in this section, prohibited operation of an aircraft, is punishable as provided under ORS 837.990. [Formerly 493.160]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1990–1990 · leading case: State v. Ainsworth, 801 P.2d 749 (Or. 1990).
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State v. Ainsworth, 801 P.2d 749 (Or. 1990). “The only relevant provision of Oregon law gener *619 ally affecting operation of aircraft is ORS 837.080(l)(b), which provides generally that operation of an aircraft in “a careless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another” is a Class B misdemeanor.”
Or. Rev. Stat. § 837.080(l)(b): 1 case
State v. Ainsworth, 801 P.2d 749 (Or. 1990). “The only relevant provision of Oregon law gener *619 ally affecting operation of aircraft is ORS 837.080(l)(b), which provides generally that operation of an aircraft in “a careless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another” is a Class B misdemeanor.”
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