Destruction of aircraft with intent to kill

In force

(1)

A person who destroys a Division 3 aircraft with the intention of causing anyone’s death, or reckless as to the safety of anyone’s life, commits an indictable offence punishable on conviction by imprisonment for life.

(2)

For the purposes of an offence against subsection (1), absolute liability applies to the physical element of circumstance of the offence, that the aircraft is a Division 3 aircraft.

Note:

For absolute liability, see section 6.2 of the Criminal Code.

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18 Destruction of aircraft with intent to kill