# 5 V.S.A. § 405: Crimes, torts, and other wrongs

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S405

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 V.S.A. § 405
- **Heading:** Crimes, torts, and other wrongs
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 5 / Chapter 13 / Section 405

## Text

A crime, tort, or other wrong committed by or against an airman or passenger while in flight over this State shall be governed by the laws of this State. The question whether damages occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over this State constitutes a tort, crime, or other wrong by or against the owner of the aircraft shall be determined by the law of this State.

## Nearby sections

- [5 V.S.A. § 402 § 402. Ownership of space](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S402.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 403 § 403. Lawful and unlawful flight; landing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S403.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 404 § 404. Contractual and other legal relations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S404.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 405 § 405. Crimes, torts, and other wrongs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S405.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 421 § 421. Minimum altitudes for operation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S421.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 422 § 422. Penalty for violation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S422.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 423 § 423. Diversion from normal flight; careless operation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S423.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 425 § 425. Killing birds or animals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S425.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 426 § 426. Helicopters; aircraft engaged in crop spraying or dusting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S426.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 427 § 427. Operating under influence of liquor or drugs; penalty; revocation of right](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S427.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 428 § 428. Reporting an aircraft](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S428.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 476 § 476. Reports of accidents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S476.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 477 § 477. Removal of wrecks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S477.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 478 § 478. Minimum disturbance in movement; record of original condition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S478.md)

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