Procedure in emergency
16 Procedure in emergency
The pilot of an aircraft commits an offence if the pilot:
is over a prohibited area or a restricted area; and
knows of that fact; and
does not have lawful authority to be there; and
does not:
immediately cause the aircraft to be flown outside the area; and
as soon as possible, report the circumstances to the nearest air traffic control centre established under the Air Navigation Regulations; and
cause the aircraft to land at such place as is designated by the air traffic control centre and, for that purpose, obey any instructions given by the air traffic control centre as to the movement of that aircraft.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
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