# RCW 47.68.220: RCW 47.68.220: Operating aircraft recklessly or under influence of intoxicants or drugs

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S220

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 47.68.220
- **Heading:** RCW 47.68.220: Operating aircraft recklessly or under influence of intoxicants or drugs
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 47 / Chapter 68 / Section 220

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 35.68.010 RCW 35.68.010: Authority conferred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S010.md)
- [RCW 35.68.080 RCW 35.68.080: Construction of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S080.md)
- [RCW 47.68.015 RCW 47.68.015: Change of meaning, certain terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S015.md)
- [RCW 47.68.020 RCW 47.68.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S020.md)
- [RCW 47.68.060 RCW 47.68.060: Offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S060.md)
- [RCW 47.68.070 RCW 47.68.070: General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S070.md)
- [RCW 47.68.090 RCW 47.68.090: Aid to municipalities, Indian tribes, persons—Federal aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S090.md)
- [RCW 47.68.100 RCW 47.68.100: Acquisition and disposal of airports, facilities, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S100.md)
- [RCW 47.68.110 RCW 47.68.110: Zoning powers not interfered with.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S110.md)
- [RCW 47.68.120 RCW 47.68.120: Condemnation, how exercised.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S120.md)
- [RCW 47.68.130 RCW 47.68.130: Contracts or leases of facilities in operating airports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S130.md)
- [RCW 47.68.140 RCW 47.68.140: Lease of airports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S140.md)
- [RCW 47.68.150 RCW 47.68.150: Lien for state's charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S150.md)
- [RCW 47.68.160 RCW 47.68.160: Acceptance of federal moneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S160.md)

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