RA 9497 (Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008) Section 39

Authority to Prevent Flight.

Section 39

SEC. 39. Authority to Prevent Flight. — (a) The Director General is authorized to direct the operator or airman of a civil aircraft that the aircraft is not to be operated in situations where: The aircraft may not be airworthy; or The airman may not be qualified or physically or mentally capable for the flight; or The operation would cause imminent danger to persons or property on the ground. (b) The Director General may take such steps as are necessary to detain such aircraft or airmen.

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