Section 21404 Of Chapter 3. Regulation Of Aeronautics From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 9. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3.
21404
. Liability of the owner or pilot of an aircraft carrying
passengers for injury or death to the passengers is determined by the
rules of law applicable to torts on the land or waters of this
state, arising out of similar relationships. Every owner of an
aircraft is liable and responsible for death or injury to person or
property resulting from a negligent or wrongful act or omission in
the operation of the aircraft, in the business of the owner or
otherwise, by any person using or operating the same with the
permission, express or implied, of the owner.