# S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-10: SECTION 55-1-10. Liability of owners and operators generally to guests

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-10
- **Heading:** SECTION 55-1-10. Liability of owners and operators generally to guests
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 55 / Chapter 1 / Section 55-1-10

## Text

No person transported by the owner or operator of an aircraft as his guest without payment for this transportation shall have a cause of action for damages against the aircraft, its owner or operator for injury, death, or loss in case of accident unless the accident was intentional on the part of the owner or operator or caused by his heedlessness or his reckless disregard of the rights of others. Effect of Amendment The 1993 amendment reprinted this section with no apparent change. The 2012 amendment made nonsubstantive changes throughout the section.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-1 SECTION 55-1-1. Division of Aeronautics established within South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority; Aeronautics Commission shall govern.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-1.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-5 SECTION 55-1-5. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-5.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-7 SECTION 55-1-7. Fees and fines deposited into State Aviation Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-7.md)
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- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-20 SECTION 55-1-20. Liability of public carriers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-30 SECTION 55-1-30. Unlawful removing or damaging of airport facility or equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-40 SECTION 55-1-40. Unlawful entry of aircraft; damaging or removing equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-50 SECTION 55-1-50. Landing or taking off on public highways.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-80 SECTION 55-1-80. Appointment of additional members to county aviation commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-90 SECTION 55-1-90. State-owned aircraft used by state agencies; use of aircraft by governmental bodies not part of the state government, hospitals or medical centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-90.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 55-1-100 SECTION 55-1-100. Operating or acting as flight crew member of aircraft while under influence of alcohol or drugs unlawful; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T55_C1_S55-1-100.md)

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