Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 47.68.220 (2026)

Operating aircraft recklessly or under influence of intoxicants or drugs

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It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotics, or other habit-forming drug, or to operate an aircraft in the air or on the ground or water, in a careless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. In any proceeding charging careless or reckless operation of aircraft in violation of this section, the court in determining whether the operation was careless or reckless may consider the standards for safe operation of aircraft prescribed by federal statutes or regulations governing aeronautics.

[ 1947 c 165 s 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 10964-102. Formerly RCW 14.04.220.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1989–2016 · leading case: Delta Air Lines, Inc., Plaintiff-Counter-Claimant, Cross v. Air Line Pilots Ass'n, Int'l, Defendant-Counter-Claimant, Cross-Appellee, 861 F.2d 665 (11th Cir. 1989).

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Delta Air Lines, Inc., Plaintiff-Counter-Claimant, Cross v. Air Line Pilots Ass'n, Int'l, Defendant-Counter-Claimant, Cross-Appellee, 861 F.2d 665 (11th Cir. 1989). “1-13 Washington — Wash.Rev.Code Ann. § 47.68.220 West Virginia — W.”

State Of Washington, V Richard M. Barnes (Wash. Ct. App. 2016). “502; (2) operating an aircraft under the influence of intoxicants or drugs, RCW 47.68.220; (3) use of a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, RCW 79A.”

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